However, Chen Yao was mildly provoked and did not have a big reaction. He merely exhibited disdain when others mentioned An Xiaomian, for he believed that An Xiaomian did not qualify to contend with those who've had legitimate status, having grown up in the Imperial Palace like the princes and princesses.
But Chen Menglu was extremely furious. Her eyes viciously fixated on An Xiaomian, wishing she could kill An Xiaomian with one stroke.
Her father died yesterday, and aside from arranging a funeral for him, the Royal family's convention dictated that a new successor must be chosen on the second day after the first successor's death.
This way, when the Old King passes away, the newly chosen successor could directly ascend as King.
Originally, many proposed choosing Chen Yao, and everyone believed that it should only be Chen Yao.
