The death of Great Emperor Jiang Wanxiang of Ying Country brought grief across Ying Country.
According to his last wishes, no lavish ceremonies were held; everything was simplified. The entire empire was immersed in a sorrowful atmosphere, but no matter how intense the emotion, it would fade eventually, for life must go on.
When the past ruler passed away, another long-suppressed issue eventually resurfaced.
And as soon as it emerged, it became extremely intense.
With Jiang Wanxiang gone, who would be the successor of this vast empire?
Crown Prince Jiang Gao, known for his virtue, had considerable reputation, yet he was inherently weak; the civil ministers valued him, but among the military, he was not seen as possessing the aura of a ruler suited for turbulent times; then there was Prince Jiang Yuan, who was rebellious in his youth but later reformed, showing commendable performance when aiding Wolf King Chen Fubi during his attack on Ying Country's capital.
