When the Late Emperor fell critically ill, Murong Chong approached the three most powerful officials in the court—Jia Tu, Long Gu, and Zhu Linhai—and begged them to allow his daughter to enter the palace to bring good fortune to the Emperor. After much pleading, the three finally agreed to his request.
With the Late Emperor’s days numbered, Murong Qingqing entered the palace and quickly won his favor. She was named Empress, and the Late Emperor adopted his fourth son, Cao Zijian, and placed him under her care.
The day before he died, the Late Emperor hurriedly summoned Jia Tu, Long Gu, and Zhu Linhai to discuss the succession, ultimately deciding to name the fourth prince, Cao Zijian, as his heir.
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