Zhao Yi had originally intended to smooth things over and dispel the talk of divine mandate. To his surprise, however, these people were not so easily fooled. It seemed that these ancients were deeply invested in the idea of heaven’s will.
Just as Zhao Yi was wondering what to do, the Fifth Prince spoke up.
"Actually, Eighth Younger Brother makes a valid point; we should not interpret the meaning behind this auspicious sign recklessly. If we were to misinterpret it, would that not be acting against the will of Heaven? In my view, it would be most appropriate to present this object to our Imperial Father and let him make the final decision."
Chapter 226