Upheaval in the Imperial Family
Simple yet domineering, this is a true reflection of Zhuge Xiang now. You don't want to come with me? That's fine, I don't need to ask for your opinion. If you really refuse to leave, I'll just take you away by force. No matter what you think, I will not allow you to marry someone else.
Zhuge Xiang's domineering attitude further revealed Wu Zhao's position in his heart. Although Zhuge Xiang's words were domineering, Wu Zhao's heart softened a little.
After all, in Wu Zhao's heart, the ten years of marriage they had shared in the Illusionary Realm were not something she could easily give up. If Zhuge Xiang was truly willing to accept this relationship, Wu Zhao still be willing to return to his side, even though she already knew that there were other women in his life.
"Oh? Li Zhi, the son of the King Fenghe, is actually going to Marriage Offering Wu Zhao? This matter must not be allowed to become a reality..." Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Yongning Hall, a side hall, the Great Tang Emperor dismissed everyone and sat alone on the Imperial Throne, holding an Invitation from the Prince of the King Fenghe's Mansion in his hand. His tone was much more somber.
"Indeed, this matter must not be allowed to succeed. Wu Zhao carries the National Destiny, and this destiny must not fall into the hands of others." In the empty side hall, a calm male voice suddenly rang out. The voice was plain, but it carried an irresistible majesty.
"Hmm?" Outside the side hall, the Eunuch beside the emperor was about to urgently deliver a memorial to the emperor regarding a drought, but as he stood outside the hall door about to knock, he suddenly heard the emperor and an unfamiliar voice coming from inside.
As if by some strange twist of fate, the Eunuch did not knock on the door of the side hall. Instead, he held his breath and cautiously eavesdropped on everything happening inside.
"I don't know? How should we proceed?" It was the Great Tang Emperor Dynasty who spoke, actually seeking the opinion of this mysterious voice, as if he himself were to follow its instructions. As the emperor, was there anyone in the Great Tang Dynasty who could be above him?
"It's very simple. Everyone already knows that Wu Zhao possesses the National Destiny. Since King Fenghe wants to bring her into his fold, you can just fabricate some Evidence and accuse him of plotting rebellion," a calm and mysterious voice said casually. He was Perfection Level of this little trick.
"What a brilliant plan!" Upon hearing the mysterious voice, the Great Tang Emperor exclaimed in admiration. "His attempt to bring Wu Zhao into his own fold already raises suspicions of trying to seize the National Destiny and plotting something sinister. If I just fabricate some more Evidence against him, Li Chang will be unable to clear his name even if he jumps into the Yellow River." Hearing the mysterious voice's words, the Emperor's eyes lit up, and he slammed his hand on the table, exclaiming.
"Watch your words. That Li Chang is your younger brother. You are now the Emperor of the Great Tang Dynasty. I don't want to hear this a second time," the emperor said, prompting the mysterious figure to rebuke him righteously.
"Hiss..." Outside the side hall, the Eunuch had been secretly listening couldn't help but gasp.
The Emperor was about to take action against the King Fenghe's Mansion because of the marriage of Miss Wu Zhao. Although the Eunuch was alarmed, he could still hold back. However, in the end, the Emperor couldn't help but call out the name of the King Fenghe and the mysterious voice rebuked him, which made the Eunuch tremble with fear.
Does this mean the emperor in the side hall isn't actually the Emperor of the Great Tang Dynasty? Then, who is he really?
"Who!?" Although the Eunuch was only slightly disturbed, the mysterious voice inside the side hall still sensed his presence and shouted.
Almost simultaneously, the emperor, seated on his Imperial Throne, sprang into action, rushing out of the side hall with lightning Thunderclap. This Emperor of the Great Tang Dynasty was, in fact, a Void Returning Stage powerhouses.
Startled, he realized he had been discovered. The Eunuch was incredibly fast; almost simultaneously, he vanished into the horizon. To be qualified to stay by the emperor's side, this Eunuch was actually a cultivator at the Void Returning Stage. He fled at full speed, his speed equally astounding.
"It's him..." Although the Eunuch was incredibly fast at escaping, it was clear that the emperor's cultivation was far superior. Gazing at the horizon, the emperor narrowed his eyes slightly and murmured softly.
Although he only caught a fleeting glimpse of that shadow on the distant horizon, how could the emperor possibly forget the figure of the Eunuch had always been by his side?
"Guards, convey my orders: Eunuch Lin has stolen National Treasure of our Great Tang and fled. I hereby order Cultivator inside and outside the imperial city to capture him. If he resists, he may be killed on the spot." The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then summoned the powerful figures within the Imperial Palace to announce his orders.
Eunuch Lin, of course, the Eunuch always served the emperor.
"Yes, Your Majesty," the emperor's words shocked the powerful figures within the Imperial Palace. They couldn't believe that Eunuch Lin, who had always been by the emperor's side, would actually try to steal National Treasure. But since it was an order Your Majesty given by His Majesty, how could they refuse?
Although Eunuch Lin was merely a Eunuch, he was the emperor's most favored man, even in charge of all internal affairs of the Imperial Palace. Therefore, his reputation within the Great Tang Dynasty was second to none. Yet, he dared to attempt to steal National Treasure, and was personally ordered to be arrested by His Your Majesty? This imperial decree truly shook the entire Chang'an City.
Regardless, since it was the emperor who personally issued the order, many Void Returning Stage experts naturally set out from within the Imperial Palace to capture Eunuch Lin in accordance with His Your Majesty's decree.
Even outside the Imperial Palace, many Void Returning Stage powerhouses have set off, hoping to make contributions in this matter and gain the Your Majesty's favor.
In Chang'an City, Eunuch Lin went from being a high-ranking figure, the center of attention, to a stray dog in an instant, encountering several waves of Void Returning Stage experts in just half an hour.
If he hadn't possessed the cultivation level of the Void Returning Stage, and hadn't neglected his cultivation during his years in the Imperial Palace, he would have been captured long ago.
Being wanted by the emperor, living under the emperor's Son of Heaven in Chang'an City was truly difficult, and every step was fraught with danger. Several Void Returning Stage experts spread out their Divine Sense in the sky above Chang'an City. Let alone flying away, even if they stood a little higher, they might be discovered.
Hidden in a corner of Chang'an City, watching the Void Returning Stage experts patrolling the sky and the outrageously strict checks at the Chang'an City, this Eunuch Lin, despite possessing the cultivation of the Void Returning Stage, felt as if the world was vast, yet he had nowhere to belong.
This cut off his escape route. In Chang'an City, right under the Son of Heaven's nose, it was only a matter of time before he was caught. With his understanding of the Imperial Clan's capabilities, Eunuch Lin was well aware of this.
"That's right, go to the King Fenghe's Mansion..." Eunuch Lin, who was pondering his next move, suddenly had a slight glimmer of hope in his eyes.
First, King Fenghe is, after all, a prince. With him as a powerful figure, one can at least guarantee temporary safety in Chang'an City. Second, the emperor's goal is to deal with him. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. In a sense, I King Fenghe are in the same boat, so we should naturally stick together.
Most importantly, King Fenghe is, after all, a member of the Imperial Clan, while the emperor may no longer be the emperor, but someone else. This is a very important clue, and this matter must be spread. At present, it seems that the only person Eunuch Lin can confidently tell is King Fenghe.
Although he was being chased like a stray dog, Eunuch Lin was still a cultivator at the Void Returning Stage. With his abilities, it wouldn't have been too difficult for him to sneak into the King Fenghe's Mansion unnoticed. However, when he casually pushed open a door, preparing to secretly search for King Fenghe Li Chang, he was taken aback.
"Zhuge Consecrated? Offering Wu Zhao?" Upon opening the door, Eunuch Lin was slightly taken aback and exclaimed in surprise. There were three people in the room: Zhuge Xiang, Wu Zhao, and Mo Lingna.
Zhuge Xiang was looking at Wu Zhao domineeringly, preparing to forcibly take Wu Zhao away, when the sudden appearance of Eunuch Lin startled him. He wondered why Zhuge Xiang, a favorite of the emperor, would be here, and why he looked somewhat disheveled.
In fact, there were others secretly watching this room, namely King Fenghe and his son. Wu Zhao was merely using the unusually fake Wedding to create a safe and happy environment for her future child to grow up in. Li Zhi had made this clear to King Fenghe, Li Chang.
Now, Zhuge Xiang has come looking for Wu Zhao. In fact, the King Fenghe and his son are secretly watching. If Wu Zhao is willing to leave with Zhuge Xiang and the two are in love, that would be the best. However, unexpectedly, before Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao could finish their conversation, Eunuch Lin, the emperor's favorite, appeared.
"Eunuch Lin, what brings you here?" Having just received news from the Imperial Palace that Eunuch Lin was wanted, and not long after, Eunuch Lin actually barged into his residence, King Fenghe could no longer keep an eye on him in the shadows and jumped out to ask Eunuch Lin in surprise.
"Greetings, Your Highness..." Meeting Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao was purely accidental. Eunuch Lin, who was searching for the King Fenghe, was overjoyed to see the King Fenghe jump out on his own and bowed.
"Eunuch Lin, I know your current situation, but considering our past relationship, I won't expose you. You'd better leave quickly, otherwise, once others find out, I'll be unable to defend myself."
However, King Fenghe did not return the greeting from Eunuch Lin, but simply spoke in a flat tone, which was tantamount to dismissing him. (To be continued...)