Who Put the Dragon Robe on Me?

Several eunuchs held up the imperial robes and looked down at him. "Prince of Jiyin, it's time for you to ascend the throne."

*

The emperors of Great Yue had died young for three generations running, ascending the throne in childhood only to pass away in their prime. It had become commonplace for the empress dowager to rule as regent.

With a young ruler and a doubtful nation, the eunuchs and maternal relatives began vying for the imperial seal.

Before Xiao Luan arrived, the young emperor had just died, leaving the throne vacant once again.

To sideline Empress Dowager Zhang, several eunuchs plotted to enthrone the young emperor's uncle, Prince of Jiyin.

*

It should have been a good thing, if they hadn't said it in such a condescending tone.

The current Prince of Jiyin, Xiao Luan, sighed. "But what if I don't want to ascend the throne right now?"

Theme: The rats in the shrine cannot be attacked, and the foxes in the city walls cannot be burned out.