The Great Qian Imperial Family's Invitation

Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue acted swiftly, and soon they sent a letter together to the Great Qian Imperial Family to demand an explanation.

Moreover, the wording was very harsh, demanding that the Great Qian Imperial Family order Lu Tianheng to immediately stand up and explain the matter clearly to everyone.

Otherwise, none of the martial artists in the entire Great Qian Dynasty would agree to or let Lu Tianheng go.

The Great Qian Imperial Family's reply was also very straightforward. Because Lu Tianheng was Peak Grandmaster, the Great Qian Imperial Family did not have the power to demand anything of him. They could only ask the three sects to step forward and help capture Lu Tianheng for questioning.

This made Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue realize that the main event was about to begin. The two then decided to go to Tian Province Sky City together to ask Jiang Lan about getting the National Preceptor Dao Fan Shangren to help capture Lu Tianheng.

When the two arrived at Tian Province Sky City, Jiang Lan had already led a group of people, including court officials, the two leaders of the Confucian school, and the four protectors of the National Preceptor's Mansion, to wait at the entrance of Sky City for a long time.

When they saw Emperor Jiang Lan of the Great Qian Dynasty waiting at the gate of Sky City with so many people, the common people and martial artists were all very surprised and wondered who they were welcoming.

However, upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that the only reason Jiang Lan would go to such lengths and adopt such a humble attitude is for the sect leaders of the three sects to come in person.

"Lord Liuyun, Lord Gongsun, your arrival is a great honor for the entire Tian Province." Jiang Lan straightened up and bowed as he saw Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue arrive.

It should be noted that this is the first time Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue have come to Tian Province Imperial City since they ascended to the position of sect leader.

This was also the first time Jiang Lan had met Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue. Although he did not recognize the two, he could tell from their imposing presence and demeanor.

Moreover, he received a reminder from Gongyang Zhuang nearby, so he certainly wouldn't mistake the person for someone else.

Flowing Cloud Matriarch nodded slightly to Gongsun Haoyue and then boarded the waiting imperial carriage.

Jiang Lan quickly boarded another carriage next to her, and then the entire convoy slowly started moving towards the imperial city.

The news of Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue entering the imperial city spread like wildfire from Tian Province to other states.

Soon, some people speculated that the three sects were preparing to take action against Lu Tianheng.

However, Lu Tianheng was ultimately a member of the Great Qian Imperial Family, and if anyone wanted to take action against Lu Tianheng, they would have to inform Emperor Jiang Lan of the Great Qian.

After arriving at the palace, Jiang Lan, in order to show the grandeur, received Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

After the ordinary officials had all left, only Jiang Lan, Flowing Cloud Matriarch, Gongsun Haoyue, Gongyang Zhuang, the four protectors of the National Preceptor's Mansion, and Wei Jin remained in the main hall.

"Alright, enough of this small talk. Send someone to fetch Dao Fan," said Flowing Cloud Matriarch.

Jiang Lan glanced at Flowing Cloud Matriarch with a troubled expression, then turned to look at the four guardians.

The four guardians nodded in understanding, and one of them immediately left the main hall and headed towards the National Preceptor's Mansion.

Seeing someone go to invite Dao Fan Shangren, Jiang Lan immediately spoke to Flowing Cloud Matriarch and said, "Master Liuyun, I am also deeply angry about Lu Tianheng's matter. However, he is, after all, a member of my royal family. After he is arrested, should he be handed over to me for disposal?"

Gongsun Haoyue looked up at Jiang Lan and said calmly, "We'll discuss this later. Right now, we need to arrest Lu Tianheng first."

Jiang Lan's expression froze. He hadn't expected the other party to show him no respect at all. He could only suppress his anger and a smile returned to his face after a while.

Flowing Cloud Matriarch watched Jiang Lan's changing expressions quietly from the side, saying nothing, but his gaze gradually turned cold.

Before coming to the capital, she had a detailed conversation with Gongsun Haoyue, and they both agreed that this emperor was not so simple.

The two women came not only to discuss Lu Tianheng's matter, but also to test Jiang Lan.

Based on the information gathered from various sources, the fact that Lu Tianheng's incident erupted so quickly suggests that there must have been a mastermind behind it.

Among the various factions in the Jianghu, apart from the Three Sects and the Ascension Tower, no other force possesses such strength.

The royal family also has the power to do this, so they suspected it was the royal family from the beginning.

Furthermore, they had already inquired, and neither Ascension Tower nor Haotianzong had done it, so it could only be the royal family who did it.

As for whether it was one of the Ascension Tower that did it secretly, they believed that no other store would dare to do it.

Therefore, they all concluded that it was Jiang Lan who did it, and now seeing how patient the emperor was, they knew he must have something big on his mind.

Gongsun Haoyue exchanged a glance with Flowing Cloud Matriarch and continued, "What else does Your Majesty desire?"

Jiang Lan thought for a moment and said carefully, "Lord Gongsun, I would like to ask for your help to restrain all the major Jianghu forces."

"Oh? Didn't your royal family specifically establish the Martial Prohibition Hall to restrain the Jianghu forces? Why do you still need to ask us for help in restraining them?" Gongsun Haoyue said indifferently.

"Sir, you should be aware of the current situation of the Martial Prohibition Hall, so I would like to request your help in restraining it," Jiang Lan continued.

Gongsun Haoyue nodded without saying anything.

"Since the three sects are unwilling to restrain the forces of the Jianghu, then we will do it for you, how about that?" At this moment, a voice came from outside the hall.

The Dao Fan Shangren of otherworldly elegance, dressed in a Daoist robe, wearing a Daoist crown, and holding a whisk, drifted in from outside the main hall.

"Dao Fan, you want to get involved? Then go ahead and do it! But you'll have to take responsibility if it causes any trouble," Flowing Cloud Matriarch said to Dao Fan Shangren indifferently.

Dao Fan Shangren smiled but didn't reply. He simply turned to Jiang Lan and asked, "Your Majesty, what are your thoughts on Lu Tianheng's matter?"

"Grand Preceptor, what I mean is, please cooperate with the two officials to capture Lu Tianheng and bring him back for interrogation," Jiang Lan said to Dao Fan Shangren.

Dao Fan Shangren nodded and agreed without saying much.

After all, the National Preceptor's Mansion has always received strong support from the Great Qian Imperial Family. Now that the Emperor has a request, he has no reason to refuse.

Moreover, since Jiang Lan has the intention to reorganize the Martial Prohibition Hall, he will naturally cooperate fully.

When Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue saw that Dao Fan Shangren agreed so easily, although they felt a little uneasy, they didn't think much of it.

Seeing that the main issues had been settled, the expressions on the faces of Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue eased slightly.

Jiang Lan then threw a grand banquet to welcome Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue.

Jiang Lan brought Wei Jin, Dao Fan Shangren brought the four guardians, and Gongyang Zhuang brought Tang Yilun as an accompaniment.

During the gathering, everyone agreed that they would set off for Mo Province early the next morning to search for Lu Tianheng's whereabouts.

The banquet lasted for a short time before everyone dispersed. Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue returned to their respective Sects' residences in Tian Province.

After the banquet ended, Jiang Lan went to Jiang Zongquan's cultivation place.

"Grand Uncle, this time you must make sure to kill Lu Tianheng, so that we will have a chance to completely control the Martial Prohibition Hall," Jiang Lan said.

"Your Majesty, I understand. Rest assured! Lu Tianheng is doomed this time," Jiang Zongquan replied confidently.