Ju Zi spoke quickly, yet gave Jing Hongchen a clear, concise account of what had happened at Morning Court. She concealed nothing, whether it concerned Xu Sheng, the Northern Douluo, or even the old emperor's death.
Jing Hongchen felt as though the entire world had become absurd, because he knew perfectly well that the royal named Xu Sheng was no descendant of the Late Emperor at all. He was Huo Yuhao in disguise.
Overwhelming shock forced his eyes wide open. He wanted to say something, but had no idea where to begin.
Just then, another familiar voice rang out in his mind. Jing Hongchen froze, then concealed the astonishment in his eyes, his expression turning uncertain.
Ju Zi continued, "Hall Master Hongchen, we first learned of the Northern Land Family from you. They are the people backing Junior Yuhao. Do you happen to know anything more about them?"
Jing Hongchen fell silent for a moment before saying gravely, "Crown Prince's Consort, I have only met them a few times. I do not know much about them."
Ju Zi did not press further. Instead, she continued, "Hall Master Hongchen, the Crown Prince is determined to secure the Imperial Throne, and only he can lead the Sun Moon Empire to unite the continent."
"Therefore, at the upcoming Heaven-Worshipping Ceremony, even if our opponent is a Limit Douluo, we must succeed. Failure is not an option."
"I hope you and the other experts of the Illustrious Virtue Hall will be ready to coordinate with the army. We must defeat the enemy in a single strike and keep the destruction to a minimum."
"The Crown Prince will arrange the details in due course. I shall take my leave now."
Ju Zi had unconsciously lowered her voice, seemingly afraid of being overheard, even though there