Revenge or Throwing Herself into His Arms
Wang Yue glanced at Princess Zhaoling in surprise. She was, after all, a member of the royal family. Though she was a little naive and carefree, she still had some tricks up her sleeve. He really couldn't afford to underestimate her.
Zhaoling knew his martial arts were far too powerful, so she wanted to bring him over to her side. That was the only way she could ensure she had no worries at her back.
Wang Yue didn't really mind either way. He casually replied, "No problem. My dream is for the Spiritual Mountain Sect to spread its teachings throughout the land and bring blessings to all the people!"
He'd only said it offhandedly, but he felt as if some unseen voice had answered him. He even had a vague sense of foreboding.
Could it be the Heavenly Dao of this world?
This was downright bizarre!
Regardless of what Wang Yue thought, with Fang Duobing's father lending a hand, and with Wang Yue's suggestion, it was easy to persuade the court's important officials to support Princess Zhaoling as empress.
After ascending the throne, the empress immediately announced the formation of a cabinet. The six ministers and several other important officials would make up a cabinet of eleven, and all state affairs would henceforth be handled jointly by them. Once they had drawn up a plan, it would be sent to the empress for her to stamp with the Imperial Seal.
At the same time, Empress Zhaoling publicly announced Li Lianhua's identity and bestowed on him the title of prince, granting him lands near Clear Source Mountain.
The fief was located there not because the Hundred Rivers Academy was nearby, but simply because the remains of Li Lianhua's master and senior brother were there.