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Chapter 274 Didn’t catch up

A hint of surprise flashed in Dongfang Qingmo's eyes, and he said hurriedly: "That's great, let's go."

After saying that, he took Zi Li's hand and hurried away with Huangfu Yi.

Only a cloud of dust was left, as if taking away this little episode, but also causing a different kind of ripple.

Dongfang Qingmo quickly walked to Dongfang Ti's side and called softly, "Second Uncle!"

Dongfang Ti slowly turned his head and said, "Mo'er."

Xiao Guoshi, standing nearby, had a worried look on his face. He said anxiously, "The country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. Now that His Majesty has suddenly passed away, what should we do? Who will take over the throne?"

Dongfang Ti remained silent. He was not a court official and always avoided talking about such matters, let alone intervening easily.

Seeing that Dongfang Ti didn't respond, Master Xiao sighed helplessly and had to change the subject, asking, "I heard that An Wuhen escaped?"

Dongfang Qingmo pursed his lips and nodded slightly to express his affirmation, "Yeah, I didn't catch up."

Huangfu Yi interjected, "He should still be in Yandu City."

After all, Yandu City is so big and has a large population, it is impossible for An Wuhen to escape easily.

Master Xiao frowned, obviously finding this matter quite difficult.

Although he was just complaining, he knew in his heart that for such a major matter as choosing a monarch, he still needed to find out the will of His Majesty before he could make a conclusion.

After thinking for a moment, Imperial Master Xiao continued, "I will immediately send someone to closely monitor the news from Yandu City. Report any disturbances to me immediately."

In the next few days, Dongfang Qingmo and others seemed to be forgotten, and lived quietly with Master Xiao in the Huguo Temple.

Two days passed, but there was still no news about An Wuhen's whereabouts.

This made Dongfang Qingmo feel a little worried. He always felt that An Wuhen had already left Yandu City.

But Qingli insisted that An Wuhen did not leave Yandu City.

Master Xiao could only send people to search everywhere.

At the same time, the news of the emperor's death came like a bolt from the blue, shocking the entire Qizhou Kingdom.

This was undoubtedly an extremely serious matter, and the entire Qi Zhou Kingdom was plunged into sorrow.

According to convention, the country entered a period of mourning, and all civil and military officials and royal family members were required to wear plain clothes and stop all entertainment activities to show their grief for the late emperor.

In the city of Yandu, the sound of temple bells and drums rose and fell, as if telling the people's inner sorrow.

In the streets and alleys, people also wore mourning clothes, and the whole city was shrouded in a sad atmosphere.

On the third day after Emperor Qi's death, Imperial Master Xiao appeared in the hall holding the imperial edict.

He was dressed in a black robe, his face solemn, holding the late emperor's will tightly in his hand, and slowly walked to the late emperor's coffin.

The ministers stood in rows around the coffin in a solemn atmosphere. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the will to be read out.

After Master Xiao stood still, he took a deep breath, then carefully unfolded the will and read it aloud in his low and solemn voice.

Every word is like a heavy hammer, hitting people's hearts.

When the key content of the will was read out - the third prince would inherit the throne - there was an uproar at the scene.

Some people looked happy, while others frowned, obviously not satisfied with the result.

However, just when everyone thought the situation was settled, a sneer suddenly rang out from the crowd.