Chapter 76
At this moment, Pavilion Master Wang stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:
Congratulations, Princess Ziwei, on your happy marriage!
"You're too kind, Pavilion Master Wang."
Xiao Minghuang smiled broadly. She confessed her feelings to Lin Wanqiu in public, finally saying what had been bottled up in her heart for so long, and felt extremely relieved.
"His Highness and Miss Lin's relationship is truly the envy of everyone!"
Pavilion Master Wang laughed.
"Not at all, it was just a coincidence..."
^_^
Xiao Minghuang said with a smile, a sense of satisfaction filling her heart.
"Your Highness is pregnant, Myriad Treasures Pavilion cannot fail to express our gratitude. Consider these 50,000 spirit stones as an early wedding gift for Your Highness. Please accept them!"
As he spoke, he took out a storage bag and pushed it in front of Xiao Minghuang.
Seeing the storage bag back in front of him, Xiao Minghuang was stunned for a moment, then put it away.
These spirit stones were clearly the cost of purchasing the Spirit Source.
This is because Pavilion Master Wang believes she has a high chance of inheriting the throne, so he is trying to curry favor with her.
"In that case, thank you very much for your kindness, Pavilion Master Wang."
Xiao Minghuang smiled.
"Your Highness is too kind."
Around this time.
Wang Jin led a large contingent of guards from the Court of Judicial Review to the scene, and immediately saw Princess Ziwei and the Master of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion standing together, chatting and laughing.
A look of surprise flashed in his eyes. This Pavilion Master Wang of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was always elusive, and in the entire Great Xia, apart from the Emperor Xia, there was probably no one else who could talk to him so casually.
He was cultivating today when a guard came to report that someone was causing trouble in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. He hurriedly led his troops over.
Myriad Treasures Pavilion a special position in the Great Xia Dynasty, and must be treated with utmost care.
Wang Jin glanced around, ordered the guards to check the scene, and then walked towards Xiao Minghuang and Pavilion Master Wang.
"Your subject pays respects to Princess Your Highness Ziwei!"
Upon seeing Wang Jin appear, Pavilion Master Wang felt a surge of surprise.
Because Wang Jin has now broken through the Divine Sea Eighth Level Realm and reached the Divine Sea Ninth Level Realm!
As we all know, the higher the level, the more difficult it is to break through.
He and Wang Jin were both at the Divine Sea Seventh Level Realm, so he naturally knew how difficult it was to break through.
But now, Wang Jin has actually broken through to a higher level before him. How could he not be surprised?
Xiao Minghuang saw Wang Jin walk forward and asked:
"Why is Eunuch Wang here?"
Wang Jin respectfully said:
"I heard that there was trouble at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, so I brought people to come and see... Did the troublemakers injure Your Highness?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang smiled faintly and said:
"You're overthinking it, Eunuch Wang. With Pavilion Master Wang here, how could any villain dare to act recklessly?"
At this moment, Pavilion Master Wang, looking surprised, asked:
"Fellow Daoist Wang, when did you break through?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jin looked at Xiao Minghuang with a mixture of solemnity and gratitude, and said:
"If His Highness hadn't bestowed upon me three Spirit Condensation Pills, it would probably have taken me another three to five years to break through!"
Spirit Condensation Pill!
Pavilion Master Wang's pupils constricted sharply, and he exclaimed in shock:
"Mysterious-grade Low-rank pill, the Spirit Condensation Pill!"
Seeing that Pavilion Master Wang was suddenly shocked, Xiao Minghuang found it somewhat amusing and couldn't help but ask:
"Pavilion Master Wang, it's just Spirit Condensation Pill, why are you so surprised?"
Pavilion Master Wang realized his lapse in composure, took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said:
"My apologies for my rudeness. Although the Spirit Condensation Pill is precious, the mighty Great Emperor Xia is not without its resources. There should be quite a few stored in the royal treasury."
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang smiled without saying a word. She would never tell Pavilion Master Wang that these Spirit Condensation Pills were all refined by Ye Ruoshui.
Next, Pavilion Master Wang recounted the events that had just transpired to Wang Jin.
After listening, Wang Jin sneered.
"Although the Spirit Sword Sect is strong, it has no right to come to the capital of my Great Xia Capital to show off its power!"
"Our Great Xia has National Protection Grand Formation. Even if the Sect Master the Spirit Sword Sect were to come in person, he would not be able to break the National Protection Grand Formation. Why would we be afraid of a mere true disciple of his?"
As he spoke, he looked at Xiao Minghuang and asked respectfully:
"Feng Yi has offended Your Highness. Should we arrest him and throw him into the imperial prison to be punished?"
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang pondered deeply. She knew that the royal Old Ancestor was nearing its end. Although the Emperor Xia had entered the Spirit Seed Realm, his strength was certainly far inferior to that of the Old Ancestor. Why was Wang Jin suddenly so assertive?
In any case, she hasn't fully matured yet, so it's best not to be too flamboyant.
"No need, just deport him."
"Yes!"
Wang Jin bowed and accepted the order, then instructed a servant beside him:
"Go to the Enshrinement Courtyard and tell them that Princess Ziwei has ordered an elder to expel Feng Yi, a true disciple of the Spirit Sword Sect, from the country!"
Therefore, Princess Ziwei can directly command the Imperial Family Enshrined of the Divine Sea Realm without going through anyone else.
Having dealt with outsiders, it's time to deal with family members.
Wang Jin glanced at the Eighth Prince, who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead, and a hint of disdain appeared on his face.
"Your Majesty is exceptionally gifted, yet your sons are all utterly incompetent, not even a fraction as good as His Highness!"
Originally, he was not entirely loyal to Xiao Minghuang; he only did things for her because of the Emperor Xia's decree.
But after Xiao Minghuang bestowed three Spirit Condensation Pill upon him a few days ago, he completely joined Xiao Minghuang's camp.
This does not mean that he betrayed Emperor Xia, but that he was simply doing things for Xiao Minghuang while obeying Emperor Xia's orders.
In other words, if Emperor Xia and Princess Ziwei gave the order at the same time...
He will obey whoever's order reaches him first.
Subsequent orders were ignored by both Emperor Xia and Princess Ziwei.
He flipped his palm, and a surge of dark spiritual energy erupted forth, like a chain, lifting the Eighth Prince up. He raised his voice and asked:
"Eighth Prince, why did you betray your country and join the Spirit Sword Sect? Has the royal family wronged you in any way? Do you even remember that you are the Eighth Prince of the Great Emperor Xia?!"
These words, each one a distinct sound, reached my ears.
The Eighth Prince was lifted into the air by Wang Jin, his face pale and trembling with fear.
He desperately wants to argue, but he doesn't dare.
If he dares to contradict him, his fate will definitely not be good.
Seeing the Eighth Prince kicking his legs in mid-air like a chick, Xiao Minghuang smiled and said:
"I don't think the Eighth Prince has committed such a serious crime. Eunuch Wang's words are a bit too much."
Upon hearing this, the Eighth Prince, as if seeing a last straw, hurriedly pleaded:
"Yes, yes, yes! Ninth Sister... no! Your Princess Your Highness Ziwei, please have mercy on me and spare me! I will never dare to do it again!"
Xiao Minghuang sighed softly.
"No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. In my opinion, it would be better to lock the Eighth Prince in the Cold Palace and let him reflect on his actions for a while. Perhaps, given enough time..."
"He changed his mind?"
Wang Jin then asked.
He died.
Upon hearing this statement...
Wang Jin and Pavilion Master Wang were both taken aback!
"Princess Ziwei is exceptionally intelligent; we can only befriend her, not make her our enemy!"
Pavilion Master Wang was filled with relief. Fortunately, he hadn't rashly taken sides when Feng Yi appeared. Otherwise, if he had offended Princess Ziwei, he would have had no chance of continuing to run Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
"Your Highness is truly insightful. The Eighth Prince will surely be able to reflect on his actions most effectively while in the Cold Palace!"
A sinister smile crept across Wang Jin's face.
In the eyes of the Eighth Prince, he was like a devil.
"No..."
The Eighth Prince was filled with terror. He had just opened his mouth, but before he could utter a complete word, a pitch-black talisman was pressed against his face, sealing off his senses.
Wang Jin bowed and said:
"If Your Highness has no further instructions, I will take this person back to the palace."
Xiao Minghuang nodded.
"Please take care, Eunuch Wang."
The words had barely left his mouth.
With a flick of his sleeve, Wang Jin swept up the Eighth Prince and vanished in a rainbow.
Xiao Minghuang withdrew her gaze and looked at Pavilion Master Wang.
"Pavilion Master Wang, these guards will remain at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to help you with the site preparations."
Pavilion Master Wang waved his hands repeatedly and said:
"No, no, these are all servants from the Court of Judicial Review, how could we dare to trouble them!"
Xiao Minghuang smiled slightly.
"Whether you use it or not is up to you. If there's nothing else here, I'll be leaving now."
"I'll see Your Highness off!"
Pavilion Master Wang quickly followed.
"No need for you to come."
Xiao Minghuang waved his hand, then pulled Lin Wanqiu up, and the two quickly left.
On their way home, they didn't linger any longer.
In less than a quarter of an hour, they returned to the Princess Mansion.
After entering the mansion gate, Lin Wanqiu gazed at her with eyes as clear as water, his gaze full of tenderness, and said gently:
"Your Highness, regarding today's events, where is Ruoshui...?"
Having spent so much time together, Lin Wanqiu naturally understood His Highness's personality.
She knew that His Highness loved both of them and would not favor one over the other.
Lin Wanqiu had never expected that he would confess his feelings to her in public today.
Actually, she was already very happy that His Highness could confess his feelings to her in private.
Hearing Lin Wanqiu mention Ye Ruoshui, Xiao Minghuang also felt a headache coming on.
She was provoked by the Eighth Prince's words today, and coupled with the emotions that had been building up over time, she released them all at once.