The news that the Empress wants to establish a successor instantly spread throughout the court and beyond.
Most people feel that if Your Majesty wants to establish a successor, she would surely choose her most beloved Grand Imperial Princess.
But although the news spread, the Empress has not given any definite signal about who she might choose.
Logically, the eldest is typically chosen, and the Grand Imperial Princess is Your Majesty's favorite, so the succession seems to be a foregone conclusion.
Yet, Your Majesty has made no explicit decision, leaving everyone puzzled.
For a moment, tensions within the court became even more intense.
Ning Yao's activities also became more frequent.
Though a successor's position can be revoked, once established, it is not so easy to overturn.
Therefore, Ning Yao is determined to win.
The Fifth Princess lacks the ability to compete, and the other princesses are still minors. Though there is a possibility, chances are slim.
