[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl":3,"chapter-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-410":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Great Jin's Most Iron Rice Bowl",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1897184,2531,"Chapter 410: Targeted","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-410",410,"\u003Cp>\"Father Emperor, sending Ling Yuan to cause a massive disturbance at Danyuan Peak—is this not somewhat rash?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the forbidden grounds of the imperial palace, the Emperor spoke to the Retired Emperor with his usual reverence, yet his tightly furrowed brows revealed his disagreement with the imperial house taking the lead in verifying Hua Changxi's identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor raised his eyes to look at the Emperor, his face dark and heavy: \"Are you teaching Us how to conduct affairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor immediately lowered his head: \"Your son does not dare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor's expression was cold: \"Although We have passed the throne to you, that does not mean you may make decisions for Us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor bowed his head even lower: \"Your son has no such intention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor snorted coldly, no longer looking at the Emperor, yet the chill in his eyes grew increasingly dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hall Master of Lingguang Hall had caused all the imperial house's schemes regarding several blessed lands in Nanxiang County to fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In seizing the Zhurong Tomb, the imperial house lost one Chu Junshan, plus Zhu Yan, the Empress Dowager's nephew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In seizing the Ghost Fire Well, the imperial house lost Prince Shou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In seizing the Wutong Forest, the imperial house lost Zhao Huang yet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years of planning resulted not only in failing to secure any of the three blessed lands but also in the loss of several rare cultivation geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that since the resurgence of spiritual energy, this was the most thorough defeat the imperial house had ever suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor knew the root of the Retired Emperor's grievance and knew speaking would anger him, yet he still opened his mouth: \"Even if it is confirmed that Hua Changxi is the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, the imperial house currently has no way to deal with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since rumors spread that Hua Changxi was the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, investigations and inquiries from all factions had never ceased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although no concrete evidence had yet been found proving Hua Changxi was the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, some of Hua Changxi's movements did align with those of the Hall Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man-eating glint flashed in the Retired Emperor's eyes: \"Hua Changxi's background dictates that her vision and scope cannot be very great; causing trouble at Danyuan Peak is barely within her capacity, but commanding the hundred thousand Zhu Que Army...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor looked at the Emperor: \"Do you think she possesses the talent of a general?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything she has obtained now is merely due to fortune; setting luck aside, does she have the capability to firmly hold the position of Hall Master of Lingguang Hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Emperor agreed with the Retired Emperor's assessment, he was also acutely aware that after the resurgence of spiritual energy, fortune was crucial for both individuals and various factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hua Changxi truly was the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, even if she knew and understood nothing, people would continuously flock to her and work for her solely because of the resources in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor said: \"Your son still does not quite understand why you are so eager to prove whether Hua Changxi is the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, there was no need for the imperial house to act; other factions would verify Hua Changxi's identity, allowing the imperial house to sit back and watch calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor narrowed his eyes: \"If Hua Changxi truly is the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall... she will certainly need assistants; regarding the art of governing the world, who can compare to the Chu imperial clan that has ruled Great Jin for a thousand years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has Junhao not been approaching Hua Changxi all along? If possible, winning her heart and forming a marital alliance would be a wonderful story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Emperor's eyes brightened momentarily before dimming again: \"Junhao has said that Hua Changxi is very difficult to approach; this matter is likely impossible to achieve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor glanced sideways at the Emperor: \"If Hua Changxi is unwilling, then select another woman from the Hua family to marry in, or arrange for a princess to marry into the Hua family; does Hua Changxi not have three elder brothers born of the principal wife? They are the ideal candidates for a marital alliance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, the Emperor truly began to seriously consider the possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hua Changxi truly was the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, then drawing closer to her was extremely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fastest way to draw closer was undoubtedly through a marital alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor looked at the Retired Emperor, bowed respectfully, and said: \"Your son understands Father Emperor's intention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, before this, he had truly thought the Retired Emperor could not suppress his rage and intended to act against Hua Changxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor, however, gave a self-mocking smile: \"If the grand trend were not unstoppable, We would indeed wish to kill her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imperial power has slipped away; no matter how unwilling, one must accept it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, a bitter expression appeared on the Emperor's face; knowing the Retired Emperor's true intentions, he did not stay longer, bid farewell, and left the forbidden grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the Emperor departed, the Empress Dowager appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor looked at the Empress Dowager: \"Are you certain that as soon as Hua Changxi appears, the Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp can be immediately reclaimed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager nodded affirmatively: \"As long as Hua Changxi is the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, the Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp in Zhu Yan's hands must be with her. Once she appears, the moment Zhu Xin meets her, she will sense the divine lamp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor asked again: \"Even if the divine lamp is truly in Hua Changxi's hands, retrieving it will likely not be easy, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager smiled faintly: \"For other fragments of the divine lamp that have fallen into others' hands, reclaiming them is indeed difficult, but that Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp... in short, Zhu Xin has a way to retrieve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the Empress Dowager was still concealing things from him even now, the Retired Emperor snorted in dissatisfaction and mocked: \"It is one thing if you do not trust Us, but the Emperor is your own son; concealing the matter of the divine lamp from him, are you not afraid of chilling his heart?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager looked at the Retired Emperor with an indifferent expression and did not respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor was highly dissatisfied with this, but thinking of the Zhu clan's abilities, he held back his anger: \"What if Hua Changxi is not the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager said: \"...The Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp is too important; if Hua Changxi is not the Hall Master, then we must mobilize the personnel embedded within the Zhu Que Army to force the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall to reveal herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor refused outright; the imperial house embedding people into the Zhu Que Army was not intended to cause destruction, but rather to plan and layout a possibility within the Zhu Que Army, so that after the Chu imperial power completely collapses in the future, the Chu clan will have another place to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the imperial house's layouts within the Five Great Sacred Lands, all were intended to provide an additional escape route for the Chu imperial clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager spoke with extreme firmness: \"There is no room for negotiation on this matter; the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall must be found as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor looked over: \"Is that Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp so important? Is it merely because of one extra lamp wick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Empress Dowager remain silent, the Retired Emperor probed again: \"Could it be that the lamp wick has some special origin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress Dowager looked at him: \"Do not inquire further; even if you knew how the lamp wick came to be, you would not be able to extract it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you have not forgotten that in recent years, it has relied on that Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp helping countless cultivators ignite the black and white flames that the imperial house has gathered a group of followers who are loyal unto death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without that Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp, neither I nor the Zhu family would have the ability to gather subordinates for the imperial house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Retired Emperor's brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that the Empress Dowager using the Eight-Petaled Divine Lamp to gather cultivators for the imperial house surely had ulterior motives, but since the imperial house truly needed more cultivators to submit, he was too lazy to investigate the Zhu clan's purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Retired Emperor said: \"During the battle between the guqin and Zhu Que in the Wutong Forest, the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall must have been injured; Ling Yuan has already caused disturbances at Danyuan Peak for over half a month; if Hua Changxi does not appear, then nine times out of ten, she is the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before the Emperor arrived, We had already sent a message to Ling Yuan, ordering her to increase pressure on Danyuan Peak and severely injure those four eunuch stewards; if Hua Changxi still does not emerge from this, the next step can only be to devise a plan targeting the Hua family members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1581,"2026-06-12T02:51:24.126Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","b5d50bf9bbff60413cc5263d2b22ecb53108fbf34311dd8ecbba38e72310efc2","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-411","the-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-chapter-409",558,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-great-jin-s-most-iron-rice-bowl-cover.jpg"]