While Sibeya was in the King’s chambers, attending to the King, who was like a vegetative person.
These days, she took some Immortality Root daily and added it to the medicinal soup. However, her father’s illness showed no signs of improvement, and the Immortality Root was nearing its end.
She sighed lightly, thinking that if even such a miraculous treasure couldn't cure her father, then perhaps there was truly no hope.
“Your Highness the Princess!”
A female guard hurried over.
Sibeya, while feeding the King his medicine, asked indifferently, “What is it?”
“Several border generals have returned. They are waiting in the front hall and wish to see Your Highness. Additionally, I received news that Prince Sam is on his way to the Royal Palace with several ministers!”
“It’s understandable for the generals to be worried given the major events in the Royal Palace. I will explain to them later!”
After speaking, Sibeya couldn’t help but give a wry smile and shake her head, “But my uncle is quite impatient, wanting to kill me so quickly!”
“Give the order. After I finish attending to my father, I will go see them!”
“Yes!”
The female guard turned and left.
Sibeya let out a long sigh. While attending to the King, she asked, “Father, what should I do? We are all royal family, yet some disregard the safety of the kingdom, only thinking of power and status!”
The King, lying on the bed, naturally could not answer.
…
The Front Hall!
This was where the King usually met with ministers and generals.
Several burly generals were already waiting in the hall, their faces etched with anxiety, some even showing hints of anger.
“To have twelve ministers assassinated consecutively right under the Royal Palace’s nose is a complete disgrace to our kingdom!”
“His Majesty the King has reigned for decades, and never has there been such humiliation. I think Princess Sibeya is incapable, allowing these petty criminals to be so rampant!”
“A woman is still just a woman. Princess Sibeya has done nothing wrong in other aspects, but ultimately lacks authority.”
Although the generals did not curse openly, they were all rough men, and their words became increasingly harsh!
Just then, Princess Sibeya entered the hall, guarded by a group of female guards.
The generals stopped their discussions.
Sibeya, dressed in a purple gown and with a white veil covering her face, said, “You generals have worked hard guarding the borders. Please, take a seat!”
The generals exchanged glances, sighed, and took their seats.
Sibeya also sat on the left side, not taking the main seat in front, which was reserved for the King.
As soon as everyone was seated, a sturdy middle-aged man couldn’t contain himself and said directly, “Your Highness the Princess, we rushed back to the Royal Palace to see you primarily concerning the assassination of the twelve ministers.”
Another general stood up, “The consecutive assassinations of twelve important ministers outside the Royal City is an event that should shock the entire nation, and even other countries are starting to pay attention!”
Sibeya smiled slightly. She had naturally heard the generals’ earlier conversation.
To put it bluntly, these generals had come to demand an explanation!
However, she didn’t mind and explained, “I am currently investigating this matter, and I will provide all of you generals with an explanation soon!”
“An explanation? Your Highness the Princess, the Royal Palace is in turmoil, and hostile forces are lurking outside. Once the news of these twelve ministers’ assassinations fully spreads, it will cause panic and suffering among the people.”
“Do you think an explanation can solve everything, Your Highness the Princess?”
These generals were unrefined. Although their tone was harsh and their words blunt, they had directly stated the current predicament of the Royal Palace!
Due to the King’s illness, numerous hidden dangers had emerged within the entire Royal Palace, and hostile forces had long noticed them.
Although the news of the twelve ministers’ assassinations had been temporarily suppressed, it would eventually spread.
Once the news broke, the entire country would fall into a state of panic, and that would be the true arrival of disaster.
“I understand your concerns, generals. However, my father has been in a coma for so long, and these issues within the Royal Palace have not been resolved!”
Sibeya sighed, then added, “However, I will find a way to resolve them! Please believe me, generals!”
The generals exchanged glances and couldn’t help but sigh deeply.
They were aware of the King’s illness, and it was precisely because of this that so many problems had surfaced within the Royal Palace.
But what could be done now?
As silence fell upon the hall, a group of people hurriedly entered, their voices carrying ahead, “Sibeya, the Royal Palace is in grave danger. How can you expect everyone to trust you?”
Everyone looked over and saw Prince Sam arrive, followed by several ministers.
Sibeya frowned, “Uncle Sam, why are you here?”
Prince Sam snorted and said with a cold laugh, “I’m afraid if I don’t step forward, the entire Royal Palace will be ruined in your hands!”
“Sibeya, His Majesty the King is seriously ill, and you were entrusted to manage the Royal Palace. But look at what you’ve done to the entire kingdom! If the King knew, he would surely die of anger!”
He feigned deep distress and then turned to the generals guarding the borders, cupping his hands, “You generals care deeply about the Royal Palace and have returned at a timely moment. We can discuss how to resolve this matter together!”
The generals hesitated, unable to offer any solutions.
While they were skilled in warfare, they found it difficult to resolve these complex royal matters.
At this moment, a minister behind Prince Sam stepped forward and said, “In my opinion, the King has been seriously ill for many years. The Royal Palace must have a new leader to ensure its stability!”
“A new King?” The generals exchanged glances, their brows furrowing!
Indeed, this was something they had discussed before, but Prince Saki, the heir, had only recently come of age and lacked both ruling experience and authority.
One general pondered for a moment, “Actually, this is also a way. The current situation in the Royal Palace is not good. If Prince Saki can ascend to the throne, it might stabilize the situation.”
“Your Highness the Princess, may we request Prince Saki to come forward so we can discuss the succession together?”
“Prince Saki, he… he…” Sibeya hesitated.
On the opposite side, Prince Sam let out a cold laugh. She couldn’t bring him out?
At this moment, the generals looked at Sibeya suspiciously, “Your Highness the Princess, is Prince Saki unavailable?”
Sibeya did not answer.
It was then that Prince Sam chuckled and said, “Allow me to explain on behalf of Princess Sibeya! Prince Saki has been missing for some time!”
At these words, everyone was instantly stunned and stood up.
What?
Prince Saki was missing?
Prince Sam curled his lip, looked at Sibeya with a smile, and sneered, “Sibeya, why is Prince Saki missing? Could it be that you’ve hidden our kingdom’s sole heir to gain complete control of the Royal Palace?”
“Is this true, Princess Sibeya?”
The generals stared intently at Sibeya, a cold glint in their eyes.