Koala Reads

"As dawn was about to break, the funeral bell rang in the palace, one peal after another. It rang three times before stopping."

"The lingering sound spread far from the palace. The capital city, which had just calmed down a bit after the capture of the rebels, boiled up again."

"The former emperor was dead, and the eldest prince had been beheaded for his failed attempt to force the emperor to abdicate. The only adult prince left was the second prince."

"Lord Zhang knelt down first. His voice sounded a bit old but still steady. "The former emperor is dead, and the rebels have been punished. The dynasty is in a state of reconstruction. A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. Your humble servant sincerely requests the second prince to ascend the throne!""