Rong Ling stopped to catch a few breaths after speaking, and when his breathing eased, he spoke again.
"During my time as the Dayan Regent King, I have worked diligently to govern well, worthy of the late Emperor and the people of the kingdom, yet I did not expect that someone would hate me so much, to the extent of attempting to assassinate me, seeking to eliminate this Prince. I believe I have not committed any heinous acts, and I truly do not know who could harbor such hatred against me, resorting to such malicious means to remove me."
"Whoever's path have I obstructed, that they would strike at me so viciously?"
As Rong Ling spoke these final words, the hall fell into a deathly silence. Some courtiers even began to shed tears, and many turned their heads towards the Little Emperor.
