"Father Emperor, it wasn't us who said it; Second Brother was the one who wanted to vie for the throne,"
"Father Emperor, it's truly a relief that you haven't passed away. I was so worried just now."
"Father Emperor, Ji Tan is truly despicable. He deserves to die a thousand deaths!"
Although shocked that their Father Emperor was still alive, each prince quickly reacted. Some seized the chance to push Second Prince down further, thinking if they got rid of Ji Tan and then the Second Brother, their own chances would increase significantly.
Others burst into various cries of rage, furiously denouncing Ji Tan and running towards Ji Shengmang.
The Second Prince felt a surge of anger at his mother, giving Ji Tan a hateful glare before hastily kowtowing repeatedly to Ji Shengmang.
"Your Majesty..."
Finally, the ministers, feeling as if they had seen a ghost, also started running.
