The Favored Little Peasant Seizes the Heroine's Script!-Chapter 505 - 461: Competition Law (Part 2)

"Little sister..."

Emperor Xia was stunned by the Eldest Princess’s move.

Both Wei Huo and Wei Dingjiang were also shocked by the Eldest Princess’s action!

"Dear wife!"

Wei Dingjiang was anxious, fearing that Emperor Xia would take the opportunity to deal with his own wife.

However, before he could approach, the Eldest Princess suddenly turned her head and glared at him, saying, "Stand aside for me!"

"Uh...?!"

Though married for many years, it was the first time Wei Dingjiang had seen the Eldest Princess like this.

With just a word, the Eldest Princess silenced Wei Dingjiang, then turned her head back to Emperor Xia, her voice stern and fierce, saying, "You know I had a falling out with Mother, didn’t you think to console her?"

"What’s going on in your mind?"

"Unify the world, imperial ambition?" 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Little sister, you have wronged me!"

Emperor Xia felt very wronged.

"I wronged you?"

The Eldest Princess turned angrily towards the Eldest Princess, "Do you think that what Mother did would offend the Wei Family? Are you worried about a rift between the royal family and the Wei Family?"

"Yes!"

"Nonsense!"

In her anger, the Eldest Princess directly swore.

"We are related by marriage!"

"Even if there are conflicts, we can discuss them slowly. Why do you always think like this?"

"I..."

Emperor Xia didn’t know how to respond to the Eldest Princess’s questioning.

From his perspective, this indeed could affect his relationship with the Wei Family. Moreover, the Empress Dowager’s calculations involved not just the Wei Family but also the three families related by marriage to them.

"You, bastard!"

The Eldest Princess gave a strong push, causing Emperor Xia to stagger back and sit down on a chair.

Emperor Xia sat in the chair, silent for a long time.

Before being treated this way by the Eldest Princess, he really hadn’t considered this.

But now, after hearing the Eldest Princess’s words, he understood that he did indeed bear an undeniable responsibility for the Empress Dowager’s death.

"Daughter-in-law!"

Just then, Wei Huo spoke up.

As soon as Wei Huo spoke, the Eldest Princess lost her former arrogance.

She could yell at Emperor Xia because that was her own brother.

She could shout at Wei Dingjiang because he spoiled her.

But facing her father-in-law, Wei Huo, the Eldest Princess was just a daughter-in-law.

"You should go back first!"

Wei Huo did not say much to the Eldest Princess, only casually dismissing her from the palace.

The Eldest Princess was silent for a moment, then softly said, "Father, I want to mourn for the Empress Dowager!"

"Then go!"

The old man nodded.

The next words were not suitable for the Eldest Princess to hear.

After she left, Wei Huo finally looked up at Emperor Xia, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, summoned us for what purpose?"

"Old General, I know, after the Empress Dowager’s incident, it’s hard for the Wei Family to trust me again."

"Your Majesty speaks too seriously!"

While Wei Huo agreed with Emperor Xia’s recognition internally, he absolutely could not admit it out loud.

Words for show and words from the heart are definitely two different things.

"Old General, you’re fooling me!"

"To be honest, before this, I always felt I could treat the Wei Family as before. But without even realizing it, resentment had already grown in my heart towards you!"

"Hating you for sticking to this issue!"

"But turning back and looking, it’s clear you are the aggrieved party; it’s the Empress Dowager’s mistake. What right do I have to resent you?"

"However, I know that as long as I’m on the throne, this issue will haunt me, and my heart will unconsciously resent you all."

"So, I’ve thought it through. I should abdicate!"

"Otherwise, the rule of Daxia might eventually fall apart in my hands."

"...?!

"...!!!

Hearing Emperor Xia’s words, Wei Huo was stunned! Wei Dingjiang was dumbfounded!

"I plan to take a year to choose a suitable successor!"

"This successor doesn’t necessarily have to be my son!"

"I will reactivate the Competition Law from the time of the Grand Ancestor Emperor!"

Competition Law!

It was the method the founding Grand Ancestor Emperor of Daxia used to select a successor.

The ultimate winner was not the Grand Ancestor Emperor’s son but the son of the Grand Ancestor Emperor’s elder brother.

However, since the Grand Ancestor Emperor, Daxia has never reactivated the Competition Law.

Frankly speaking, the current line of Emperor Xia is not, in the traditional sense, descendants of the Grand Ancestor of Daxia. Although they have blood ties, they are essentially usurpers.

Upon hearing Emperor Xia’s words, Wei Huo and Wei Dingjiang were out of sorts.

The Competition Law can indeed select an outstanding successor.

But the problem is, implementing the Competition Law would not only cause upheaval within the royal family; the entire nation of Daxia would undergo a reshuffle.

This is truly a meritorious deed from helping the dragon!

"Your Majesty, isn’t this a bit rash?"

Even someone like Wei Huo, who had weathered countless storms, was stunned by Emperor Xia’s move.

This visit to the palace made the elder feel that his aging heart truly couldn’t take it. How could this emperor be so impulsive?

"Old General, only in this way can Daxia move forward!"

Emperor Xia looked resolutely at the old man, speaking sincerely.

Wei Huo remained silent.

He thought for a moment and then understood why Emperor Xia wanted to restart the Competition Law.

If the heir was Emperor Xia’s son, the Empress Dowager’s tangled mess would really be impossible to sort out.

"Your Majesty, it’s actually unnecessary to go this far!"

Wei Huo took a deep breath, "I also bear responsibility for the Empress Dowager’s matter. I’ve already decided to leave the capital and distance myself from Daxia starting today!"

"As long as Your Majesty permits that I can return to be buried in the Wei Family’s ancestral tomb, I will have no other requests!"

The Competition Law can indeed select the right heir to the throne.

But the question is, can Daxia withstand such turmoil?