PS: This chapter is an additional update for Alliance Leader 0oRainLittleMo0's reward. 1/8
Tie Zhan was indeed deeply disappointed in Ji Yanxiu. As the Great Zhou Emperor, Ji Yanxiu was far too selfish.
Ji Haodian had been selfish as well, but at least most of the time he put Great Zhou's interests first. Only on rare occasions did he place his own interests above those of Great Zhou, such as with Ji Haodian's grand plan for immortality last time.
Yet Ji Haodian had done so only once, and it had already stirred dissatisfaction throughout Great Zhou. Ji Yanxiu's actions now, however, had utterly disappointed Tie Zhan.
Great Zhou was not afraid of a useless emperor. What they feared was an emperor who was clearly useless himself, yet insisted on meddling with power and stirring up trouble.
However, replacing the Crown Prince was a matter with far-reaching consequences. Tie Zhan might have agreed to Su Xin's request outright if it had been an ordinary matter, but this was different.
Thus, Tie Zhan directly asked Su Xin, "Replacing the Crown Prince is no trivial matter. It is not something the Six Fan Sect alone can decide. How confident are you?"
Su Xin said gravely, "I would not dare claim tenfold certainty, but I have no problem with ninety percent confidence. However, I must first secure the Six Fan Sect's support before taking action."
Tie Zhan pondered for a full quarter of an hour before finally nodding. "This matter has grave implications. If we fail, the Six Fan Sect may not face annihilation, but we will inevitably be ostracized within Great Zhou."
Tie Zhan's style had always leaned toward caution. If Ji Yanxiu had not gone so outrageously far, he would not have agreed to Su Xin's request today.
Ji Yanxiu's conduct was