Zhou Shuren felt more eyes upon him; he really did not want to take a stance, but he could not avoid it. Who knew if the Crown Prince would hold a grudge? After all, it was the Emperor's initiative. He simply went along with it, which made his position more convincing that the Emperor really was incapacitated.
Zhou Shuren ignored all the gazes, his eyes filled with expectation as he looked at the Crown Prince, "Please, Crown Prince, ascend the throne."
His voice was powerful, echoing in the great hall.
The Crown Prince pursed his lips, his face somewhat tense. He felt that Minister Zhou had overplayed his part, a bit too flamboyant.
Prince Qi turned his head blankly to look at Minister Zhou. Minister Zhou was impressive; then, he quickly stepped forward, his voice a few pitches higher, "A country cannot be without its king for a day, I beseech the Crown Prince to ascend the throne."
Prince Chu, "..."
He couldn't reach that pitch!
