This is an imperial edict from Longteng Kingdom!
The content of the imperial edict is to pass the throne to His Majesty of Dingguo!
It is her matriarch, Long Dingguo, not Long Ziyue's mother, Long Hongming!
"Why..." Chu Qianli looked at Chu Jiangnan, her hands trembling as she held the imperial edict.
"Father Emperor... Father Emperor, tell me, why? Why is there this imperial edict? That imperial edict in Long Ziyue's hand..."
"Have you forgotten that I told you I would give you an answer when everything was over?"
Chu Jiangnan's words made Chu Qianli recall many things in an instant.
That was before they had acknowledged each other, even before she knew he was her Father Emperor.
At that time, they were in a relationship of mutual exploitation.
The Chu Jiangnan at that time had indeed said that as long as she helped him do some things, he would give her an answer.
"But at that time, you said the imperial edict in Long Ziyue's hand was also real."
Although she didn't know he was her Father Emperor at the time, Chu Qianli had subconsciously believed him when he said that.
It was precisely because of this that she had felt heartbroken and almost accepted this fact.
Why did another imperial edict appear now?
"This imperial edict..."
"Naturally, it is also real," Chu Jiangnan said with a shallow smile, nodding. "Moreover, it is dated later than the one in Long Ziyue's hand."
"If you return to Longteng Kingdom in the future, you will know who the rightful ruler is by comparing it with the imperial edict in Long Ziyue's hand."
Chu Qianli no longer needed to ask. Was there any mistake in what her Father Emperor said?
Since the imperial edict in her hand was dated later than the one in Long Ziyue's hand, it meant that her imperial edict was the final outcome.
"So, my Imperial Grandmother did not usurp the throne; she legitimately inherited the throne, right?"
Her eyes were moist.
The grievances of many days were finally cleared.
Imperial Grandmother was innocent, Mother was innocent, and she was also innocent!
They were legitimate; they were not sinners of Longteng Kingdom.
They were not!
"Father Emperor, why..." Chu Qianli was too emotional to speak coherently.
Her voice was stuck deep in her throat, almost unable to come out.
Chu Jiangnan beckoned.
Chu Qianli immediately went over and sat beside him, lowering her head, unwilling to shed tears, but her eyes were uncontrollably moist.
"My Li'er, you have suffered." Chu Jiangnan sighed softly and rubbed her head.
"Back then, the late Emperor and Her Majesty the Empress of Longteng Kingdom, that is, your Great Imperial Grandmother, had some acquaintance."
"When the late Emperor met your Great Imperial Grandmother, she was in poor health and began to consider appointing a crown prince."
"But at that time, the Empress of Dingguo, who is your Imperial Grandmother, had a strong personality, and her political views not only clashed with your Great Imperial Grandmother but were also very far apart."
"Your Great Imperial Grandmother liked the ability of the Empress of Dingguo, but she also resented her for not following her arrangements. Of course, your Great Imperial Grandmother also had her faults; her desire for control was too strong."
"These were all told to me by the late Emperor. I cannot guarantee whether the facts are exactly the same."
"However, the events of that year were indeed somewhat childish. Your Great Imperial Grandmother and your Imperial Grandmother had a big argument, and it was a very fierce one."
"The Empress of Dingguo led her own army to guard the south. Your Great Imperial Grandmother was furious, and thus, the imperial edict in Long Ziyue's hand came about."
At this point, Chu Jiangnan couldn't help but chuckle. "In the end, your Great Imperial Grandmother and your Imperial Grandmother had the same temper; they were both so proud and so childish."