Chapter 500: The World is Shocked

The people of Liangzhou Prefecture.

Were all dumbfounded, one by one.

Their minds were buzzing in an instant.

A princess?

Since when did Liangzhou Prefecture have a princess of the current dynasty?

Liu Dahao's eyelashes trembled even more, and he was uncontrollably excited: "Madam, Madam... you hid this too well, you hid it too well. Could it be that you are a princess hidden among the common folk? Is that it?"

Inside the room, Feng Sanniang rolled her eyes and nearly kicked him out.

Meanwhile, Qingyang Shuo was also in the room, and due to his status, it was inconvenient for him to go out. He was already completely dumbfounded at this moment, looking at Xie Chan in shock.

A princess?

Xie Chan?

Xie Chan was also standing there with a blank expression...

At this moment.

Grand Eunuch Zhou's excited voice rang out.

"By the grace of the Emperor, the edict says: In the fifteenth year of Pingyu, I and..."

It was another long-winded passage, the general meaning being that Xie Tianyao, upon learning of Xie Chan's existence, could neither sleep nor eat, so he had the palace Historian confirm it. In the thirteenth year of Pingyu, at such-and-such a place, he had favored Zhai Qing'er, and then a few months later, while hunting at the imperial grounds, Zhai Qing'er was abducted by the national traitor Xie Xuan... At the time, Xie Tianyao had not realized that Zhai Qing'er was already carrying his child...

But according to the Historian's records of the Emperor's bedroom affairs, the months matched up!

Therefore.

Without a doubt, Xie Chan was his daughter!

Today.

The national traitor Xie Xuan has perished, and was even forced to his death by Xie Chan... This is the will of Heaven, the reincarnation of the Heavenly Way, and the Great Trend of the times...

"I am deeply comforted that my daughter Xie Chan has returned to the Longyan Dynasty..."

"Bestowed the title, Longyang Princess, so it is decreed!"

The entire scene was first deathly silent.

Silent.

It was shocking for a full ten minutes.

Only then did Liu Dahao jump up with an "ah," looking terrified: "Wh-what, is Chan'er a princess?"

"My lord..."

Grand Eunuch Zhou frowned.

"No, no, no, no, no... Princess, she, she, Princess?... "

Liu Dahao was completely stunned.

The others were even more stunned.

This General Xie from the Western Regions was actually a princess?

Dazed.

Completely dazed.

Xie Chan also sat up from the bed, lost in deep stupor.

This news spread rapidly, with Liangzhou Prefecture as the center.

Explosive!

A bombshell!

A princess?

The Longyan Dynasty has actually produced another princess?

And this princess was assassinated just a few days ago and hasn't even woken up yet!

Longyang Princess!

These four words instantly stirred up a storm in the Longyan Dynasty. The whole country was shocked and then began to discuss it. Those with ulterior motives also helped Xie Tianyao calculate the dates, and sure enough... calculating the dates, Xie Chan was indeed his child! It couldn't be that she was three months premature, could it?

Shock!

Thus, the people were even more shocked!

Longyang Princess! A princess title starting with the character "Long" is absolutely the highest rank in the Longyan Dynasty! Xie Tianyao has three daughters, all of whom are Ping Princesses. What kind of message is this "Long" character revealing to the people of the whole country?

Countless factions began to speculate wildly.

The entire country fell into an atmosphere of turmoil.

Although...

This Longyang Princess is still seriously injured, but what if she recovers? Looking at Xie Tianyao's attitude toward her, as well as Xie Tianyao's past feelings for Zhai Qing'er, could she be a strong contender in this struggle for the succession—after all, the history of the Longyan Dynasty has seen a Female Emperor.

"Empress, Empress, Empress, calm your anger!"

At this time.

The inner palace of the Longyan Dynasty.

Zheng Fu was so angry that she nearly smashed her palace to pieces.

The palace maids were crying in fear, kneeling on the ground to persuade her.

"Bastards!"

"A bunch of bastards!"

"Filthy!"

"Absolutely filthy!"

Zheng Fu roared and bellowed. Her whole body trembled, and her face was twisted.

Xie Chan...

Zhai Qing'er!

Longyang Princess!

She is the dignified Empress, yet the daughter she gave birth to was only granted the title of Chengping Princess!

Longyang Princess!

What a grand title! Previously she had only suspected, but now she did not expect that Xie Tianyao would not only bring such a sordid affair out into the open, but also directly bestow such a title upon a princess...

Preposterous!

Preposterous!

This is completely disregarding her, the Empress!

"Why hasn't she died yet, why hasn't she died yet! Hmm?"

Zheng Fu gritted her teeth.

"Empress..."

"According to palace rules, you should issue an imperial edict to welcome the princess back to the inner palace, the empress..."

"Get out!"

"All of you, get out!"

Zheng Fu's face was filled with murderous intent, her spit flying: "I am to issue an imperial edict for her? Hmm? On what grounds? The daughter born to that wild woman Zhai Qing'er, I am to issue an imperial edict for her? Is she worthy?"

"Get out, all of you get out!"

"Yes..."

Zheng Fu was trembling with rage: "Come back, summon a few ministers to see me!"

"Yes!"

Eastern Palace.

Crown Prince Xie Fang was watching a play in the palace.

Carefree and leisurely.

Gathered around him were his own group of brain trust and Strategists from the Eastern Palace.

"Good, reward them!"

The Yellow Plum Opera on the stage drew cheers from everyone.

As Xie Fang watched, he felt it became boring: "Hey, I've been stifled to death lately, can't I even go out to play?"

"Absolutely not!"

"His Highness, at this time, you should stay in the Eastern Palace; the situation is complex, and having no faults is an achievement in itself!"

A group of Strategists advised him from the side.

Xie Fang sighed: "That bunch of fellows led by Xie Ling are active every day, making me feel restless lately. You tell me, could they have some..."

Everyone laughed heartily: "Crown Prince, with the support of the Noble Class in the capital and the Prefect Liu, what is there to fear?"

Xie Fang laughed heartily upon hearing this.

Who would have thought that at this very moment.

Prince Xie Zhao barged in through the main gate in a great hurry; because of his status, no one dared to stop him.

Xie Fang was startled: "Imperial Uncle, this is..."

Xie Zhao shouted for the opera performers to stop, then looked at Xie Fang with a grave expression: "Crown Prince, a major event has occurred..."

"What major event?"

"Longyang Princess!"

Everyone looked at each other in dismay.

And then, shock.

Xie Fang was completely bewildered: "What did you say? Princess? Longyang Princess? That Xie Chan is the Longyang Princess?"

The other Strategists were also struck with terror.

Xie Zhao gave a bitter smile: "Crown Prince, this Longyang Princess is one of Prefect Liu's people..."

Xie Fang was shaken to his core.

This was the most critical point!

In all the world, who didn't know that this Xie Chan was almost the daughter-in-law of Liu Dahao? For the past two months, she had even been living in Liu Zheng's room in Liangzhou Prefecture every day. The two were only one step away from marriage.

Wait.

Xie Fang blinked.

How did this Prefect Liu suddenly become his brother-in-law in the blink of an eye?

"I..."

Xie Fang looked at Xie Zhao: "Imperial Uncle, this, this, this..."

Prince Xie Zhao was caught between laughter and tears: "Crown Prince, this matter has stirred up huge waves in Longyan. This time, the princess was assassinated, and the Emperor was furious, yet he bestowed the title of 'Longyang'—it is truly quite meaningful..."

Xie Fang was startled: "Then, then, then, what should I do?"