As for Emperor Chu's fatal question, Song Zhiyuan did not reply at once, but fell silent, until Emperor Chu spoke: "Go on then, tell me. If there were no edict, and I were to falter, whom would you support to the throne? I will pardon you in advance."
Song Zhiyuan was quiet for a moment, then said: "If it truly came to that, I would join with several Lords and senior ministers to support Prince Xiao's accession."
Emperor Chu's brows lifted slightly: "Prince Xiao?"
