Proud Sword Soaring Clouds

Chapter 334: Chapter 263: The Immensely Fortunate Ye Zi

Ye Zi furrowed her fine brows and said softly, "The way I see it, Yue’Er and Yisha shouldn’t go. The situation in the Imperial Capital is complicated and chaotic. Who knows, one of these days even General Ling might be demoted and sent back. Ling Xiao, why don’t we just go to the Imperial Capital now and move the whole family over here? Hmph, if we leave the capital, does that mean we can’t do business anymore? Besides, we’ve never gotten along with the Crown Prince anyway."

Huangpu Yue, however, chuckled lightly and shook her head. "Ye Zi, you’re overthinking it. It’s precisely because we’ve never gotten along with the Crown Prince that we’ll have nothing to worry about when we do business in the Imperial Capital."

"You’ve confused me. Just tell me what’s going on," Ye Zi said. She was very close with Huangpu Yue and didn’t mind speaking plainly. Due to her humble origins, she didn’t have a deep understanding of the schemes and power struggles among the upper echelons.

Huangpu Yue’s beautiful eyes glanced at Ling Xiao before she explained, "The Crown Prince has only just ascended the throne. Although he’s been painstakingly building his power for many years, there are still plenty of people who refuse to submit to his rule. Furthermore, the deaths of His Majesty the King and the Empress were far too suspicious. It’s impossible to hide the truth from those who are paying attention, and even more impossible to silence the gossip of the people! Right now, his most urgent task is to appear benevolent and win over the hearts of the great nobles. Whether it’s the Old Imperial Marshal, Qiu Chen, or Ling Xiao’s father, General Ling, they are all people he must try to win over!"

"But weren’t they already at odds? Even if he tries to win them over, will it actually work?" Ye Zi asked, still a bit confused.

"Trying to win them over is useless, of course. Everyone knows that." Huangpu Yue gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear with her delicate hand, revealing a stunningly fair neck. She chuckled softly, "But he must do it. Because it’s a show for all the world to see!"

"Oh, I get it now. The Crown Prince is doing this to show everyone how magnanimous he is, right?" Ye Zi said as realization dawned. She then patted her smooth forehead. "This is so exhausting. All these twists and turns every day, don’t they ever get tired?"

Huangpu Yue smiled and said no more. ’A person’s lust for power is far greater than you can imagine,’ she thought. ’What’s a little exhaustion in comparison?’

Yisha, who was sitting there, smiled faintly. A light blush appeared on her tender face as she said softly, "I agree with Sister Yue’s suggestion. When we go to the Imperial Capital, I believe the Crown Prince will be more than happy to have us. After such a major upheaval in the capital, many people will likely leave, moving far away from Yalan. If we go, we can help it become prosperous again. So, if you look at it that way, the Crown Prince will be too busy being grateful to even think otherwise."

Uncle Fu, who had been silent until now, nodded. "That makes sense. Sigh... Young Master, I suddenly have the urge to make a trip to the Imperial Capital."

Ling Xiao understood. Marshal Qiu Chen shared a deep bond with His Majesty the King. Upon hearing of the King’s passing, the hot-tempered Old Marshal might just storm the Imperial Palace to demand answers! If the Crown Prince were to become enraged and decide to act against Marshal Qiu Chen, the Marshal would be no match for the several Sword Sect experts by the Prince’s side. That’s why Uncle Fu was worried.

Ling Xiao nodded and said, "Alright. I think that even if the Old Marshal doesn’t cause trouble this time, he probably won’t be allowed to remain in his position as Imperial Marshal. The Crown Prince can tolerate my father continuing to guard the borders, but he cannot tolerate someone who isn’t his man holding control over the Imperial Army. So, Uncle Fu, if possible, have the Old Marshal come to the south to enjoy a peaceful retirement! Who knows, he might even be able to break through to the Sword Sect level because of it!"

Uncle Fu’s heart pounded. He understood the meaning behind Ling Xiao’s words. Outsiders might not know the true strength of the forces under Ling Xiao’s command, but Uncle Fu knew it all too well. Even without the experts from the Ice Sea Secret Race, Ling Xiao’s forces were already incredibly powerful!

Among the private soldiers led by Ling Wu, even the weakest had reached the level of a Tier One Great Sword Master! The strongest had already achieved the cultivation of a Mad Sword Master!

Moreover, the Lightning Legion now numbered five thousand strong! They trained day and night, hidden away in the deep mountains and old forests. If such a massive force were to ever appear before the world, it would be an unstoppable torrent, an Iron Army! And with Ling Xiao’s strength, Uncle Fu could even foresee that within a hundred years, the Ling Family... would inevitably become a newly risen powerhouse on the continent!

"Thank you, Young Master!" Uncle Fu stood up and gave Ling Xiao a deep bow.

They were delayed by a day, but it was a day well spent. They had obtained a great deal of useful information, and at the same time, Yisha and Huangpu Yue now had a clear plan for how to act once they reached the Imperial Capital.

The next day, Huangpu Yue, Yisha, Uncle Fu, and over fifty soldiers from the Lightning Legion left Penzes City and set out for the Imperial Capital.

The construction of Penzes New City primarily fell on Ye Zi’s shoulders.

Song Mingyue also received news from her family. The Sea Domain Song Family had given her full authority to handle matters concerning the grand gathering of the hidden families and sects. They had also sent people with a large quantity of various Magic Beast Crystal Cores, sword techniques, Cultivation Techniques... and even some rare Ancient Scrolls. At the gathering, it was highly likely she would encounter coveted treasures, and without items of corresponding value to trade, she would certainly be unable to obtain them.

Trying to snatch treasures at a gathering of the hidden families and sects... even a Sword Venerable probably wouldn’t have the courage for that.

At the same time, the Sea Domain Song Family also mentioned that if she was concerned about her personal safety, she could take the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Masters with her.

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