PNB Chapter 256 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 30
Chapter 256 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 30
The fact that Xiao Ruojin's son suddenly possessed the ability to threaten his rule made Emperor Tai'an feel uneasy from the bottom of his heart.
From the moment he learned the news, he couldn't stop thinking: Would Xiao Ruojin, relying on her cultivation level, directly storm into the palace and force him to abdicate? Or would she join forces with Xiao Ruofeng to stage a coup? Or would she turn against him because of his past neglect of them?
All these possibilities kept Emperor Tai'an awake at night, and his inner unease and fear continued to intensify.
No!
He absolutely cannot let this happen!
But what should he do?
The scales must not be out of balance, otherwise he will fall and die.
Imbalance? Balance?
King Luoyu and King Qing?
A strange look flashed across Emperor Tai'an's eyes.
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Due to Xiao Ruojin's powerful rise, Emperor Tai'an, King Luoyu, and King Qing naturally united their forces.
The relationship between King Luoyu and King Qing is becoming increasingly delicate. They are frequently interacting in private and engaging in more and more underhanded tactics. Emperor Tai'an, however, uses a subtle balancing act, choosing to turn a blind eye most of the time, while secretly paving the way for their cooperation.
Xiao Ruojin was not unaware of their actions. With his cultivation level of the Divine Realm, there were almost no secrets in Tianqi City that could be kept from him.
The reason they haven't taken action yet is simply because they want to play the long game, waiting for the right moment to catch them all in one fell swoop.
Emperor Tai'an's days are numbered. Before that, Xiao Ruojin must thoroughly clean up the various problems accumulated during Emperor Tai'an's reign and make Emperor Tai'an personally correct his mistakes, so that he will not have to deal with the mess left by Emperor Tai'an after he ascends the throne.
When Emperor Tai'an was young, he had the demeanor of a wise ruler. However, as he grew older, his thinking changed, and his desire for power increased. In order to maintain his rule, he did countless foolish things.
The current situation in the north is so dire that Emperor Tai'an bears an unshirkable responsibility.
The most eye-catching case was that of Ye Yu, the military genius of Beili, accused of treason. This case was full of doubts, and as soon as it came to light, it caused panic among the military and sparked heated discussions among the people. The charges against Ye Yu in the end were even less convincing to anyone.
This case must be overturned by Emperor Tai'an himself, who must personally testify for Ye Yu and admit his mistakes. Otherwise, if this matter is brought up again after Xiao Ruojin ascends the throne, it will inevitably leave a stain on his imperial career.
In this lifetime, he was determined to become an emperor for all ages!
Regardless of achievements or reputation.
We can't have this kind of stain.
Therefore, Xiao Ruojin is now eager for Luo Yu Wang and Qing Wang to do something foolish so that he can take action in a legitimate way, further consolidate his position without causing too much backlash, gradually expose and clean up the chaos during Emperor Tai'an's reign, attribute all the responsibility to Emperor Tai'an, and finally take over a clean Beili.
It's true that he's currently in a state of spiritual wandering, but the martial world and the imperial court are different.
In the martial arts world, as long as you have high martial arts skills, you can earn respect and status.
However, in the imperial court, the most important thing is still strategy and wisdom. Although personal strength is important, it is far less crucial than the support behind the scenes and the intricate interpersonal network.
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While Xiao Ruojin was methodically advancing his plans, news about him had already spread throughout the martial arts world and even the entire realm.
Whether it was his breakthrough to the Divine Realm, his acquisition of the Heaven-Slaying Sword, or his gifting of the Heaven-Slaying Sword to his younger brother, the Prince of Langya.
The three messages were all incredibly exciting, instantly igniting the passion of the entire online community.
Countless martial arts practitioners flocked to the city, and Tianqi City was overcrowded in no time.
These people had simple ideas. First, they wanted to go to the Number One Pavilion in the World to see if they could successfully ascend to the fourth level and break through to the Divine Realm. Second, they wanted to challenge Xiao Ruojin to a duel to see just how strong the Divine Realm was. Third, they wanted to witness firsthand the splendor of the world's number one sword—the Heaven-Slaying Sword.
Unfortunately, their wish to ascend to the Heavenly Pavilion will never be fulfilled.
After Xiao Ruojin took the Heaven-Slaying Sword, Xie Zhi, the guardian of the pavilion, felt that he had lived up to Xiao Yi's trust. He left behind the words "A hundred years of dreams, an eternal breeze" and then turned into dust and disappeared.
Without Xie Zhize, the once magnificent Tianxia Diyi Pavilion became just an ordinary building, and those who wanted to ascend to heaven through the Dengtian Pavilion could only return home with regret.
Therefore, these people could only turn their attention to Xiao Ruojin and Xiao Ruofeng.
Xiao Ruojin was initially annoyed by these people who came to test their swords against him, but after careful observation, he discovered that most of them were outstanding figures in the martial arts world, with good talent and aptitude, and were not ordinary martial arts brutes.
Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. He is the dignified King of Beili Jingyu, not a member of the martial arts world. Most people in the martial arts world keep their distance from him. Those who can withstand this pressure and still come to him to test their swords are all sincere and virtuous people with a persistent pursuit of martial arts and who already have a certain level of strength.
In short, these people are all talented!
Upon realizing this, Xiao Ruojin's attitude towards these people changed instantly.
So, the scheming King Jingyu gathered these people together in a very amiable manner and gave them some serious instruction in martial arts. Afterwards, he sent them to the King of Langya to observe the swordplay.
As someone who is half a member of the martial arts world, Xiao Ruofeng is very suitable for dealing with these martial arts heroes. Moreover, he has a kind of personal charm that makes it easy for him to gain the recognition and favor of others.
As expected, Xiao Ruofeng immediately understood his brother's intentions upon seeing these people. He used his affability to persuade them with reason and emotion, and ultimately succeeded in keeping them there.
Xiao Ruojin was delighted to have so many talented people under her command, and couldn't help but sigh: Indeed, professional matters should be left to professionals!
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Seeing Xiao Ruojin's power growing day by day, Emperor Tai'an became increasingly uneasy, constantly worrying that his son might rebel.
However, he had no effective countermeasures; otherwise, he wouldn't have remained completely silent when Xiao Ruojin killed the Five Grand Eunuchs.
Although there are countless experts in the palace, Zhuo Qing, who has the highest cultivation level, is dead. The remaining people are only at the Great Free and Unfettered Realm, and Xiao Ruojin can crush them with a single finger.
The Imperial Advisor, Qi Tianchen, was at the half-step Divine Travel realm, but he would not interfere in these court struggles unless it involved the life safety of Emperor Tai'an.
Besides, Xiao Ruojin is very disciplined in her work, and every word and action she takes is in accordance with the rules of the court. No one can find fault with her.