Few days later, the priests did exactly as they had planned. They were to stay in their houses in the palace as they always did. Fenghao was to send some soliders to the capital and then, the priests would join helping Fenghao's soliders. Fenghao didn't attend the morning court as he always did because he was afraid that if his plans were caught, he would be held on the palace.One of the officials mentioned it during their meeting and Xing Ming pretended to know.“If he is sick then we should send someone to go and see him later. I am currently having a lot of work so, why doesn't the prime minister go? He is your uncle, right?” Xing Ming asked smiling which made Zhou Dong narrow his eyes.Ever since that day that he had overheard their discussions, he had been able to sleep well. Xing Ming was slowly becoming like the late emperor. Many years had passed since the late emperor had died. He didn't want Xing Ming to lose the mantle of heaven so he had to stop him.“ Of course. He is my
Wu Huan watched as the emperor laughed at the Grand Duke. The emperor really looked so proud which made everything worth it. It was as if all their years of hardships had not been in vain. “Whatever you want to do to me is fine. Leave the priests alone. It is a big abomination for you to harm the priests. You would immediately lose the mantle of heaven.” Fenghao said. “They stopped being deserving of being called priests when they tried to rebel against me. I heard you earlier. You said heaven had already deemed me an unworthy ruler. I don't need to care then. Your life and the lives of those priest are unworthy to me.” Xing Ming said as he drew out Zhi Hao's saber which most of them couldn't.The members of Liming watched as he skillfully swing the sword around before bringing it to the high priest's neck. Xing Ming looked ready to kill the high priest when someone fired needles at him making him step back. “Don't do it, Xing Ming." Xing Ming heard Zhou Dong say as he came “Xing
Just as Zhou Dong had suspected, Wu Huan came back and met his master sitting on a chair in front of the front hall. The other members seemed very afraid as they saw their master suddenly started clapping. “Greetings Master.” Wu Huan said and the rest followed greeting Master Ye “You all have accomplished a great work today. Fenghao and his people have been stopped. All of you can go inside. I need to talk to Wu Huan.” Master Ye said. “Master, I know you are probably angry because of what happened during the rebellion. Wu Huan was slow to do as His Majesty said because, because he was.” Song Huo said stopping as he looked around at the rest members for help. “I had already warned all of you. You people must obey whatever His Majesty tells you. Do you know embarrassed you almost made His Majesty? You are the leader of Liming. How many times must I read out your responsibilities? If you do not want to lead Liming anymore, you should just tell me. Do you not want to stay as the leade
The words that Zhi Hao said came out as a shock. It was as if the whole world had been paused for that particular moment.“I am in love with the empress." Zhi Hao had said.Everyone knew that Zhi Hao wasn't one to joke around with these sort of things. Although he was extremely playful, he knew when to draw the line.“Zhi Hao, what did you just say?" Song Huo asked." I cannot believe this. Brother Zhi, are you joking?" Xiang Jun asked." No, he is not.” All of them turned around when they heard someone behind them.Zhi Hao's eyes widened as he saw Han Ying enter the manor. Standing up, Song Huo glanced around making sure that none of the maids were there since they were all spies for their master and the emperor. .“Greetings Empress." Wu Huan said bowing his head." Greetings Empress. “ The rest of them said bowing their maids too.While everyone bowed their heads, Zhi Hao looked at Han Ying signaling her to ask her why she had come. Han Ying saw Zhi Hao but didn't reply.“I know yo
“The high priest?" Zhou Dong asked Dai Chan who nodded her head showing she was confident.The high priest was the cause of the reason why Fenghao's plan failed. Plus, the fact he was the high priest made him hold a very huge seat of power. Dai Chan knew she could not turn a blind eye to him.“The high priest didn't have any huge power before because of Fenghao. But now, things are different. The high priest will become the most respected priest in the entire state. He was the same one who refused to perform the burial rites for the late emperor. So I don't understand why Xing Ming is doing everything the high priest tells him now.” Dai Chan said.“So what are you trying to say?" Zhou Dong asked watching as Dai Chan sipped her tea.“I am saying that it is suspicious. Don't you find it suspicious too? What type of blackmail, what secret of Xing Ming's is the high priest using to hold Xing Ming to his side?” Dai Chan asked.Zhou Dong truly became worried after hearing what Dai said. Eve
Wu Huan sighed as he heard what Nan Cheng said and couldn't help but glance back at the teahouse. It was Song Huo. Song Huo had been the one who banned Zhi Hao from leaving their sights. Since he was the eldest, Wu Huan didn't want to go against him lest they enter a fight. “Where is Song Huo at the moment?" Wu Huan asked. " Brother Wu, what are you planning on doing? You are not planning on taking Brother Zhi out, are you? Brother Song would shout his voice out when he comes back.” Nan Cheng said. “Since you are like this, I am guessing that Song Huo isn't in the teahouse right now. He must have gone to the brothel again. Let me take him out. I am sure that if he spends a little time outside, he might get well again. I'm not used to seeing him like this.” Wu Huan said heading inside the teahouse. Spotting Zhi Hao sitting down in the middle of the room, Wu Huan walked to him grabbing his hands. “Where are you taking me to? What are you doing?" Zhi Hao asked. " Don't you want to
Dai Chan hit her hand on the table getting frustrated after hearing what Zhao Yao had said. She was not a native of Zhou and she had forgotten to ask about everything before sending Zhao Yao.“ If Xing Ming sends for me just as you think, then I will help you pull the high priest from the ceremony. The rest is up to you. You will have to find a way by yourself." Dai Chan said watching as Zhao Yao nodded her head. Sighing to herself, Dai Chan turned her eyes back at the coal burner. Hopefully, things would go exactly as they have planned it. In the evening, Dai Chan waited for Xing Ming's eunuch to come pick her as she dressed up. Zhao Yao had already returned back to the priest quarters. Glancing at the sky, Dai Chan started to play with her fingers when she realized that the ritual might soon start. “What is His Majesty doing? Is he with a consort?" Dai Chan asked her maid even though she knew that she might not know anything. The welcoming ritual for the new priests started. Zha
Dai Chan watched from the bed as the eunuch whispered something to Xing Ming and watched as his eyes widened. Nodding his head, Xing Ming waved his hand dismissing the eunuch before returning back to where Dai Chan was. “Your Majesty, is there a problem? Xing Ming heard Dai Chan making him sigh. “There was a little problem at the priest ritual. Nothing much. You don't have to worry.” Xing Ming said putting Dai Chan to lie down before getting back into bed. Meanwhile, the high priest continued to talk to the commander of the royal guards answering his questions. While the high priest was busy, Zhao Yao rested her back against the wall as she watched the high priest. Finally, things were over. Hopefully, they won't want to hold the ritual again. “High priest." The high priest heard someone call his name making him turn around looking at the senior priest who had come to meet him after the commander of the royal guards had gone. Glancing around, the high priest saw the scattered pla