“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
Zhao Yao continued to check through the high priest's room without knowing that the high priest was watching. After gazing at her for some time, the high priest closed the door. After checking for some time, Zhao Yao carried the bowl of water leaving. The high priest watched Zhao Yao leave his room and sighed. “Wu Huan! Where are you coming from? We have been looking for you all afternoon?” Wu Huan heard Song Huo say. Having his mind somewhere else, Wu Huan walked into the manor without responding to Song Huo and went straight to his room. Today had been very surprising. At least, he had a clue about his past. “Wu Huan.” Wu Huan heard someone knock on his door. Looking up, Wu Huan heard Song Huo knocking on his door. Opening it, Wu Huan watched as Song Huo entered his room scolding him. “What is wrong with you? I was talking to you and you passed by without answering me. What is on your mind?” Song Huo asked as he looked at Wu Huan. “Nothing. What is so urgent?” Wu Huan asked.
Just as Xing Ming had ordered, Master Ye brought Shi Heng into the palace. Shi Heng had been suprised when she heard that the emperor had sent for her. Since the day he ascended the throne, he had nothing but made all their lives miserable. “Greetings Your Majesty.” Shi Heng said as she entered the room gaining Xing Ming's attention. “Aunty. Can I call you that? Since you are married to my uncle." Xing Ming said as he led her to her seat. Shi Heng's body stiffened as the emperor held her hand helping her to her seat. The emperor was certainly behaving suspicious. “Of course. Whatever Your Majesty wants." Shi Heng said smiling awkwardly as she sat down. “I don't think that would do." Shi Heng heard Xing Ming say as the expression on his face suddenly changed . “What?" Shi Heng asked suprised as she watched Xing Ming smile. “I can't call you my Aunt. You should be called my stepmother. That's what you are after all." Xing Ming said watching as Shi Heng started coughing. “What?”
Blood dropped from Zhou Dong's shoulder down to the ground. Nevertheless, he didn't move neither did he try to remove the hairpin. Shi Heng had been provoked. Seeing that she had stabbed her husband, Shi Heng gasped moving back and releasing her hand from the hairpin. “I didn't mean…” Shi Heng said as she stared at her hands before staring at Zhou Dong. Turning around, Shi Heng scattered everything on her dressing table, Shi Heng screamed as loud as possible falling to the ground. “Are you okay?” Zhou Dong asked dragging Shi Heng away as the mirror in the table fell to the ground. “Maids! Maids!” Zhou Dong shouted calling for someone. The doors opened and Chen Wu Ying was the one that entered. Seeing the scattered mirror on the ground, Chen Wu Ying's eyes darted to the blood drops on the floor before searching around and finding out that Zhou Dong was injured. “Father!” Chen Wu Ying said rushing to Zhou Dong's side first. “Take your mother. Take her away first.” Chen Wu Ying he
Few days later, Xing Ming gathered all his officials in the name of looking for a solution. While on the surface, it looked like that was exactly what he was going he was going to do, Xing Ming had other plans. All the officials gathered in the court hall and Xing Ming arrived happy that his uncle was present. His last plan had worked out exactly the way he wanted it. Still no matter the pressure he had put on Zhou Dong, Zhou Dong refused to step down. All the citizens in the capital still loved and respected him because of his past good deeds,. so they had not dared to go past the line. “Greetings Your Majesty.” They said as he entered. Xing Ming raised his hand stopping them before taking his seat. The last thing he wanted right now was to see his officials act hypocritical. “I asked all of you here so that you can find a solution. The epidemic is becoming a major crisis. We cannot afford to let this continue to spread. The reports I have received show that it started spreading i