Chapter 111: The Grand Scheme of Things

Ji Bo gave Jun Huang a doubtful look. He knew who Qi Yun was, but he couldn’t say for sure that Qi Yun was the right candidate for the throne. After a thoughtful pause, he asked, “Why him?”

“The world is now split into three countries, with Northern Qi being the strongest, Eastern Wu the most ambitious, and Southern Mu the most cowardly. These I’m sure you know already. As for the reason I choose Qi Yun, it’s not only because he is an old friend, but also because he will make a great leader. Take a good look at the imperial court of Northern Qi. Qi Chen couldn't care less about the people. It’s too early for us to tell what kind of a man the youngest prince will grow up to be. The third prince never intends to participate in affairs in the court. Qi Yun is our only choice, and I’m confident that he will live up to our expectations.”

“I’m willing to swear on my life that Qi Yun will make a good emperor,” Jun Huang proclaimed in a strong voice. It was difficult to not be swayed by her.

Ji Bo looked at Jun Hung’s determined eyes. It was clear that even if he disagreed with her, she would persist until her vision came true.

“Please give this gentleman...