Chapter 473

Ji Feihua, the Zajia sect, the Empress, and the Emperor.

Empress Jian and the Emperor.

Ji Feihua, the Emperor, and the Imperial Seal.

Empress Jian.

Ji Feihua, the Zajia sect, the Eldest Prince, the Crown Prince, and Dakang.

Empress Jian and the Imperial Seal.

Ji Feihua, Dakang, and the Emperor.

Empress Jian and Ji Feihua.

Ji Feihua and the Empress.

Long Yelin, Ethereal Mountain, and Ji Feihua.

The Emperor.

Quan De'an and the Emperor.

Quan De'an.

【16】 Quan De'an.

Quan De'an, by his side

Grand Tutor Wen, Wu Jing Shan, and the Emperor.

Quan De'an said: "The Emperor previously said he would not consider the matter of appointing an heir for the time being; why has he suddenly brought it up again?"

Ting Sheng, Ting Zhen, and the Emperor.

Quan De'an said: "It is indeed beneficial to have the crown prince position decided early. It can prevent rifts among the brothers and let the several princes settle their minds sooner."

Long Yelin said: "I also understand that each of them wants to inherit my position; the two words 'power' truly possess an irresistible charm." After saying this, a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "This Emperor in name only, I have had enough. I would rather die than continue to be that traitor's puppet."

Quan De'an whispered: "Your Majesty, you must never act on impulse."

【26】 Grand Tutor Wen and Third Prince Long Tingzhen.

Quan De'an suddenly understood why Long Yelin was eager to appoint an heir; it seems the Emperor has made up his mind, appointing an heir is merely a precaution.

Long Yelin said: "I summoned you here. I just want to hear your opinion."

The servant, Grand Tutor Wen, the Third Prince Long Tingzhen, and Grand Tutor Wen again

Ting Zhen.

Dakang and the Crown Prince.

Long Yelin said: "Whether it's the palm or the back of the hand, whoever inherits the great throne in the future will not have an easy burden. Now Dakang has an empty treasury, constant natural disasters, and war flames everywhere; only by sitting on this dragon throne does one know the difficulty of governing. I only hope that whoever inherits my position can revive the ancestral lands and state."

Quan De'an said: "Your Majesty already has the answer in your heart; when the nation's survival is at stake, appointing an heir naturally prioritizes virtue and talent."

Ting Zhen and the Crown Prince.

Chancellor Zhou.

Ji Feihua and Chancellor Zhou.

Chancellor Zhou, also known as Official Zhou.

Long Yelin said: "He said Dakang's lands can no longer withstand wind and rain, and also said that Dakang now is like a critically ill patient; the first thing to do is to preserve life, not to cure the illness. Only by nurturing the foundation to restore vitality can one slowly treat his ailments; if one recklessly administers strong medicine, it may backfire."

【38】 Official Zhou.

Long Yelin nodded and said: "I also said that, but he gave many examples; I truly don't understand why he would speak up for Ji Feihua."

Official Zhou, the pillar of the state

Ji Feihua, Zhou Ruiyuan, and Official Zhou.

Quan De'an blinked slightly; could the Emperor's words mean he suspects Zhou Ruizhen? Quan De'an said: "Although I do not understand Sir Zhou's thoughts, since Your Majesty ascended the throne, Sir Zhou has been diligent and self-disciplined, faithfully fulfilling his duties—something everyone can see."

Long Yelin said: "I have never doubted his loyalty, but I merely feel that he has changed somewhat."

Hu Xiaotian, Baofeng Hall, Gao Yuan, Little Gray, and Princess Anping.

Little Gray and Hu Xiaotian.

Because it was New Year's, there were many pedestrians on the street; although Little Gray's legs were fine, he could not gallop wildly, for this horse's appearance was indeed somewhat peculiar, attracting many surprised glances—some had seen people riding horses, some had seen people riding donkeys, but few had seen someone riding a mule on the street.

Little Gray walked amid the bustling crowd; soon he lost the excitement of first seeing his master, his big ears drooped, his head hung low, and he appeared listless.

As Hu Xiaotian was proceeding, suddenly the sound of horse hooves came from behind; it was a carriage passing by his side, and a person inside lifted the carriage curtain, calling out to Hu Xiaotian: "Isn't that Sir Hu?"

Hu Xiaotian, Meng Zizai, the West Black Stone Stronghold, the Black Miao Tribe, and Qin Yutong.

Hu Xiaotian and Meng Zizai.

Meng Zizai.

Fengyang Street and Xuantian Guan.

Hu Xiaotian, Meng Zizai, Fengyang Street, and Xichuan.

Fengyang Street, Xuantian Guan, Kangdu, Qingniu Hall, and Yiyuan Hall.

Hu Xiaotian, Meng Zizai, and Xuantian Guan.

Hu Xiaotian, Meng Zizai, and Xuantian Guan.

Meng Zizai and Hu Xiaotian.

Hu Xiaotian and Meng Zizai.

Meng Zizai and Hu Xiaotian.

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