Chapter 1452 The General's Daughter and the Dark Prince 22

When the others witnessed this, they grew hesitant to voice their opposition. However, some still dared to risk their lives to oppose the decree. After all, allowing a mere woman to become the emperor was truly beyond absurd. Wouldn't it be better for the three-year-old eldest prince to inherit the throne instead? "My mind is made up. The esteemed ministers need not persuade me further. Court dismissed!" With that, Franklin rose and strode away. Some had been prepared to stake their lives in remonstration, but now the emperor was gone. Thus, a group of them turned to Helena for her intervention. Although they knew the relationship between Franklin and Helena had been strained in recent years, they still believed that, as his birth mother, he might listen to her. Upon hearing the news, Helena was stunned. Had her son been utterly bewitched by Demi? It was one thing to dote on her exclusively for years, but now he intended to make her the emperor? It was preposterous! Thus, He