While the Ruan brothers stood like statues, their protests were swallowed by the weight of that single sentence.
It was a command that no one can defy.
"But, why would His Majesty intervene in a dispute of noble families succession?" Ruan Sheng frowned, finally not being able to stand still anymore.
"Because Ji Ji's situation is special, His Majesty personally sent this edict through me to pass it on." Nie Zhen supported Old Master Ruan as he said, confirming with a strong ground.
Ye Nuan's face had drained of all color. The brothers—Ruan Chu, Ruan Sheng, and Ruan Li—stood stiffly, fists clenched, their jaws tight with frustration and disbelief.
"Even so, there is still a way where the successor can willingly give up their position and give the chance to others right? So if Ruan Ji gives up willingly, there is no reason for Nuan Nuan not to take it!" Ruan Sheng still wanted to argue over this, which enraged many people.
