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Ge Xuan had no way of staying behind to care for Cang Mofeng, but she could go out to gather information. After all, unlike other young ladies who were confined to their homes, no one would doubt her movements; she just needed to handle matters carefully on her mother's side.
Two days later, the news of Cang Xulin ascending the throne spread without warning, causing the entire Anhe City to erupt.
After all, Cang Mofeng was not dead, nor had he abdicated, and even though Cang Xulin had Cang Mofeng's edict in hand, his accession to the throne stirred controversy among the scholars and literati of Cangming Country, although civil and military officials didn't dare to speak out recklessly.
In less than a day, the tea houses and taverns near the capital, outside Anhe City, were buzzing with rumors that Cang Xulin's succession was illegitimate, with subtle insinuations between the lines, and even outright accusations of his wolfish ambition.
