When Pei Zi Yun returned to the pier, the talisman his master had given him warmed up. The sky had darkened, and he could vaguely see a boat anchored in the water. The crowd on the pier had dispersed, and the owner of the boat was shouting for his passengers to return.
Pei Zi Yun entered his room and settled down. He then opened the talisman, and Yu Yun Jun appeared. When she saw Pei Zi Yun, she looked anxious and asked, "Where are you now?"
Hearing her voice, Pei Zi Yun sighed, "I am in Dou An Prefecture, about eight hundred miles away from the sect. Master, I am still in exile. For you to summon me so hastily, did something happen?"
Hearing this, Yu Yun Jun looked at Pei Zi Yun. Pei Zi Yun had put on some makeup, but his eyes and voice were familiar. His face looked completely different.
'Could it be that something happened to this kid?' Yu Yun Jun thought to herself, 'When he returns, I shall ask him in detail.'
Thinking this way, she then said, "Something did happen. The Patriarch received a bad omen, and is afraid that a calamity is about to befall the sect. Furthermore, there are many Daoists who have infiltrated the sect. I'm afraid that some unknown Daoist sects are planning to attack the sect. The sect is recalling its disciples. Pei Zi Yun, you should come back quickly."
Hearing this, Pei Zi Yun was about to agree when he remembered the injustice the Sect Leader had done to him. He then said, "Master, I have been exiled for a year, and cannot return to the sect. I dare not return to the mountain."
Pei Zi Yun's expression was filled with resentment, as he was unhappy with the way the sect had handled him. Seeing this, Yu Yun Jun laughed, "Why are you still throwing a tantrum? Come back quickly. The punishment has been canceled. This time, the Patriarch has personally presided over this matter. Perhaps you can use this opportunity to be promoted to the Honorary Disciple position. This is a rare opportunity for you. Your sword skills are at its peak now.
Hearing this, Pei Zi Yun replied, "Yes, Master, I understand. I shall return now."
Yu Yun Jun nodded her head, "Be careful when you return, there might be an ambush."
"Thank you for your concern, Master." Pei Zi Yun replied. The talisman then dimmed and was deactivated.
The moment the talisman was deactivated, Yu Yun Jun walked to the window and looked out. She then rubbed her forehead, her expression was somewhat gloomy. Although she had spoken casually, the battle between the Daoist sects was not only about the disciples, it was also a battle between the Patriarchs.
Yu Yun Jun let out a long sigh. She would let the Patriarchs worry about these things. All she had to do was protect Chu Xia and Pei Zi Yun.
The moment the talisman was shut, Pei Zi Yun stretched out his hand and pulled out the sword. The sword glinted with a cold light, as though it was red in color.
'Could it be Holy Jail Sect, Dark Altar Sect, or Xuan Qing Sect which I've offended before? Or could it be an alliance?' Pei Zi Yun could feel a sense of excitement spreading through his body, "It's time for me to show off my skills again. It's a pity that I haven't completed the mission yet, but I should be done soon."
The wind ruffled Pei Zi Yun's long hair, "Since that's the case, I'll remember to take a detour on the way back and I'll be able to find a Legacy."
"Then let's just take it!"
As he spoke, he called out again, "System!"
A Plum Blossom appeared in front of him and quickly enlarged, turning into a translucent information interface. It floated in front of him with a faint sense of light, and data appeared in front of him.
"Mission: Help the Crown Prince attack King Lu, and force Ren Wei to leave King Lu's Palace (Incomplete)"
'Forcing Ren Wei to leave King Lu's palace has been completed. However, the mission hasn't been completed yet. I'm guessing that the impact of King Lu's attack hasn't spread yet. '
"Actually, I've only completed a third of the Peace Strategy."
"Emperor, status, court, and henchmen."
"The original Peace Strategy only stated that the Crown Prince had to do something about it. He had to quietly change his attitude, cater to the Emperor, and attack King Lu."
"But I didn't mention the limits of this, nor did I mention how the ministers wanted the Crown Prince and the future Emperor to be."
"To the Emperor, the Crown Prince had to be satisfied with him, and not be a threat to him."
"Actually to the ministers, the Emperor couldn't be too stupid, and couldn't be too wise. They especially didn't want a cruel and merciless ruler to rise to power."
"King Lu was rejected because he was more like the Emperor. In other words, he was more like the Emperor. However, who would want a second Emperor to be above them for decades?"
"That's why the Crown Prince didn't have a son, and the ministers couldn't support him. Now that he has a grandson, they support the Crown Prince."
"King Lu, you should know that it's because you're talented that you're being rejected. In other words, you're using your talent to cause trouble."
Crown Prince's Palace
Many palace maids and eunuchs were busy working. Not far away, flowers and plants were flourishing. Bees and butterflies were flying around the palace. From time to time, an imperial guard would pass by, causing a commotion.
Within the palace, the Crown Prince was seated at the head of the table, reading through some documents. These weren't important documents, and were given to him by the Emperor for training. Usually, the Crown Prince would read through these documents seriously and present them to the Emperor.
But now, the Crown Prince was somewhat irritated. After reading a few documents, he couldn't bear to continue reading. He placed his brush aside and exhaled deeply.
The Imperial Concubine beside him handed him a cup of ginseng tea. The Crown Prince received it and took a sip before he spoke out, "I didn't expect such a simple strategy to be able to move the hearts of the people, and give me so much help. There are already many people who want to join me. I've heard that many people from King Lu's Palace have already resigned."
"Aunt, since this strategy is so good, shouldn't we try it a few more times?" The Crown Prince stood up excitedly. He had a happy expression on his face, but he was hesitant and worried at the same time.
The Imperial Concubine was somewhat anxious, and wanted to speak out. However, as soon as the words came out of her mouth, she fell silent.
The Grand Princess sat down below and took a sip of tea. She then thought about what Pei Zi Yun had told her before he left. She sighed and exhaled deeply before speaking, "Crown Prince, even my elder brother and King Lu, and everyone else under the heavens will think that this was a spontaneous decision. It's my elder brother who dotes on his grandson, and is leaning towards you. It's not that you've done anything."
"Crown Prince, if you continue to interfere and expose yourself, what do you think my elder brother will think? My elder brother is a hero who wields the three foot sword and swept across the lands. He will be the next generation's ancestor. If you do this, the Emperor will hate you. He might even think that you've been faking it all along, and that your heart is deep and unfathomable. You might even lose the Emperor's favor. "
"If you do this, King Lu will definitely reevaluate you. He might even retaliate with all his might. That's not worth it."
"Even if the court officials were to find out about this, the officials would have their own opinions about you. The hearts of the people would be swayed as well. The officials would only support the eldest son of the Emperor, and not someone who is treacherous and treacherous."
The Crown Prince, who was excitedly pacing back and forth, fell silent when he heard his aunt's words. He thought about it carefully as cold sweat trickled down his back. He then spoke, "It's all thanks to aunt for pouring cold water on me. If not, I might have done something wrong."
When the Grand Princess heard this, her eyes dimmed, "Such a Crown Prince, he's too easily swayed."
At this point, the Grand Princess sighed and forced a smile, "Crown Prince, you don't have to be like this. It's just that the first time you retaliated against King Lu, you've lost your composure. There's no need for you to do too much now. All you have to do is to remain calm and know your place.
"Phew!" The Crown Prince's face was filled with joy as he exhaled a long breath. He then spoke to the Imperial Concubine, "Imperial Concubine, I've finally avenged you. You're really my lucky star, to have given birth to a grandson for me."
As he spoke, he realized that he was getting carried away. He then turned to the Grand Princess and asked, "Aunt, what should we do next? It's such a waste of time if we keep waiting. "
Hearing these words, the Grand Princess was somewhat helpless. She then spoke to the Crown Prince, "Crown Prince, you should focus on reading the documents that the Emperor has given you. Taking care of your grandson is the right thing to do. As for making a move, it's enough this year. We should wait until next year before we make a move."
The Crown Prince was a little unwilling, but after thinking for some time, his gentle personality won out. He then sighed, "Since Grand Princess has said so, then let's do it. Another year has been wasted."
He then sighed, "Pei Zi Yun's plan resulted in such a change. It's a pity that he's left. If only he was still around, he would have been able to achieve great things. Why would he be stuck here?"
"It's not a pity that he left. He's a Daoist after all. The Crown Prince has to rely on himself." The Grand Princess then spoke to the Crown Prince, "Actually, both of you are my nephews. It's only because I'm biased towards you that I come here more often. However, I won't be able to come again in the near future. If not, King Lu would be suspicious."
The Grand Princess stood up as she spoke. As soon as she finished speaking, the Crown Prince nodded his head in agreement. The Grand Princess then took her leave.
When she reached the door, she heard the Crown Prince asking the Imperial Concubine, "Imperial Concubine, about what my aunt said just now, I would like to hear your opinion."
Hearing this, the Grand Princess shook her head. The Crown Prince was too soft and indecisive. She then thought, "I support the Crown Prince, or should I say, all the ministers support the Crown Prince. Isn't that the reason?"
When it came to the succession of the Crown Prince, the Emperor had to decide half of it. That was true. However, the support of the ministers couldn't be lacking as well.
The Grand Princess could understand what the ministers were thinking. Under the leadership of a wise ruler, the ministers had to tread carefully every day, as if they were treading on thin ice. What the ministers wanted was a king who was neither wise nor stupid. He was a king who was gentle and mediocre. This was what the ministers wanted.
Hence, the Crown Prince was what the ministers wanted.
However, being mediocre wasn't good either. If the Emperor didn't like him, how could he reconcile the two sides?
"Pei Zi Yun, you left in such a hurry. Did you notice this?" Just as she was thinking, a serving maid approached and followed the Grand Princess into the carriage.
Grand Princess Mansion
The Grand Princess had just returned to her mansion when flowers bloomed and butterflies danced in the air. The Grand Princess stretched out her hand and a butterfly landed on her fingertip. It flapped its wings gently, as if it had a mind of its own.
The Grand Princess chuckled as she flicked the butterfly away. She then whispered something to the serving maid, but the serving maid couldn't hear her clearly. The Grand Princess seemed to recall something as she turned her head to the serving maid, "How has the Canton Princess been these past two days?"
The serving maid stepped forward, "The Canton Princess has been feeling much better recently. She's been eating more and more. It's just that she's obsessed with a book."
"Oh?" Just as the Grand Princess was about to ask, someone leapt into her embrace.
The Grand Princess hugged the young Canton Princess in her arms and asked, "Ai? Why did you come out of the house? Why didn't you hug your painting and cry?"
The Canton Princess laughed, "Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng are together. I'm happy."
The Grand Princess looked at the Canton Princess and noticed that there were tears in the corners of her eyes, as if she had been crying. She then asked, "Who are Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng? They're already married. It's not your place to give them gifts."
As soon as she said this, the Canton Princess covered her mouth and laughed, "Mother, what gift? I'm talking about the Romance of the Western Wing. It's so good. I've read it over and over again. I'm so envious."
The Grand Princess paused. If she knew that this book was written by Pei Zi Yun, wouldn't she be in trouble?
The Canton Princess then waved her hands in front of the Grand Princess, causing the Grand Princess to regain her senses. The Canton Princess looked at the Grand Princess, "Mother, I'm talking to you. Why are you in a daze?"
The Grand Princess caressed the Canton Princess's long hair, "It's nothing. I want to read it over and over again."
"Mother, let me tell you. The story goes like this. Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng …." Along the corridor, the sunlight shone brightly as they crossed the bridge.
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