The Emperor decreed, "The Empress is with the heir. Should something unforeseen befall me, let Feng Yicheng, Jiang Chongyu, Xie Sui, and Sang Jue serve as Assistant Ministers. The Empress will listen to state affairs behind the screen until the heir comes of age and I can pass governance to him."
"I will obey the decree."
Convinced that the Imperial Decree was genuine, Rong Shen knelt down to receive it.
He certainly needed to guard the Emperor's safety, but he also needed to protect the Emperor's will.
The Emperor had left such a decree before his grand marriage, risking his life to marry Miss Sang to make impeccable preparations to protect and escort her.
He was a loyal official and had to receive the command.
"Your subordinate is presumptuous; I hope the Empress will forgive my offense."
Rong Shen bowed deeply, then stepped back two steps, giving way.
Sang Yan remained immersed in the decree He Ying had left behind.
So he too had considered his own danger.
