Zhao Country.
The great elections of the past have always been shrouded in mystery until the very end.
However, the final choice has always been limited to a few of the Prince Regents.
After nearly a year of struggle between the four princes, the final victor turned out to be the Sixth Princess, much to everyone's surprise.
Although the citizens would casually say that the Sixth Princess had the makings of an Empress, they never actually believed that their idle talk would become reality.
Even the vast majority of the courtiers did not foresee this outcome.
The dozens of officials kept their mouths so tightly shut that not a single piece of information was leaked.
All along, everyone thought the highest position was destined for the Fourth Prince.
The one who felt the greatest sense of loss was naturally King Sheng.
Two days after the end of the election, the once-bustling King Sheng Mansion became desolate.
The throngs of guests and strategists left, not one remaining.
