Chapter 900: The Situation Changes Again

The journey for the ancestral rites began in a grand and mighty procession three days later.

Early in the morning, Min Weizhong appeared in the royal court to preside over the matter.

His daughter, Queen Inhyeon, remained silent regarding this.

Departing at dawn, with a single order from Min Weizhong, no one in the court, whether old or young, had any room to resist.

Li Hang and Zhang Xuan gathered together again; the two exchanged a glance, neither speaking a word.

Min Weizhong wanted to round them all up in one fell swoop. Naturally, the two would not sit and wait for death.

The Duwei dared not act, but the guards of Zhang Xuan's merchant caravan could still be put to use.

"Are you ready?"

Li Hang asked in a low voice, and Zhang Xuan nodded.

"Alas, there is still no news of Zhang Yuzhen and the Crown Prince."

Not right now.

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Legitimacy!

In truth, the greatest worry weighing on the hearts of the two was this. As for this trip for the ancestral rites, the two had long since prepared for the worst. If Min Weizhong truly intended to exterminate them, the guards of Zhang Xuan's merchant caravan would protect the leaders of the Southern Faction and fight their way out. Once they left the vicinity of Hancheng, they would hold the Li Family's great army in their hands; were they afraid they could not fight their way back?

It was just that.

This is why it is said that the current Min Weizhong is insane.

The insane Min Weizhong was already waiting on horseback at the city gate early on.

What they wanted was legitimacy!

The Li Dynasty was, after all, only the Li Dynasty; without the recognition of the Longyan Dynasty as the Sovereign State, even if Min Weizhong took the throne, he would still not be able to become King.

The Duqi kept urging them from the side.

"Hurry up, everyone hurry up!"

Clatter, clatter.

A group of civil and military officials, whether in horse carriages or with ceremonial guards, dragged themselves out of Hancheng.

Min Weizhong watched all of this coldly, the light of ambition in his eyes now difficult to suppress.

Once he rounded up this group of petty people, the Li Dynasty would be his! In the time to follow, he would first let his daughter, Queen Inhyeon, continue to rule from behind the curtain, and then he would find a Method to have his daughter and granddaughter meet with an "accidental death." The fortune of the Li Family was exhausted, it was truly exhausted!

This time, for the ancestral rites, Min Weizhong had arranged for three thousand Imperial Guards and two thousand Duqi to be responsible for the escort.

Therefore, regardless of whether others agreed or not, this time, they had to go!

A sharp glint flashed in Min Weizhong's eyes: "Remember, once we leave, give the order to continue searching the entire city for Zhang Yuzhen and Li Yun!"

"Yes!"

"My Lord, everyone has arrived!"

The Duqi Commander Zheng Min said in a low voice.

Min Weizhong's Duqi naturally would not give them a pleasant look; one by one, they pounced over like fierce demons, wishing they could strike them with the horse whips in their hands.

Continue moving.

Although the Li Dynasty was not a large country, it had adopted the system of the Longyan Dynasty. The court officials were quite bloated; looking closely, there were actually over two hundred officials of the third rank or higher in this procession for the ancestral rites—this was already a quite massive number. Whether old or young, these people followed the procession one by one. Once outside the city, except for the Queen and the royal family, these people could not ride in horse carriages and all had to be within the ranks of the ceremonial guards. Otherwise, how could it show the sincerity of these subjects?

They were all a bunch of pampered fellows; where had they ever suffered such hardship? Just a few steps in, they began to complain of fatigue.

The procession had only just walked ten *li* out of Hancheng when a cavalry Scout brought news.

"The King has awakened!"

These people, constrained by Min Weizhong's tyranny, had no choice.

Who would have known.

The entire scene was in an uproar.

Min Weizhong's expression changed drastically.

"The King has awakened!"

What?

"Heaven be praised!"

"This, this, this, this is Heaven's will, this is Heaven's will! Heaven must have felt our sincerity!"

Others were moved to tears and knelt on the ground.

"The King has awakened!"

Others also echoed the sentiment.

Since he had awakened, was there still any need to go for the ancestral rites?

"Heaven bless the Li Dynasty!"

Li Hang said even more excitedly: "Lord Min, can we go back now? The King has awakened, the King has awakened!"

However, he had already prepared everything over there! Seeing that his plan was about to succeed! For a moment, his heart was in chaos.

Who would have known that at this very moment.

Min Weizhong's face was livid.

That damned Li Tun had actually awakened at this time! What reason did he still have to go for the ancestral rites?

"It is the Royal Carriage!"

Everyone exclaimed and knelt in worship.

A procession slowly drove over from Hancheng, instantly attracting everyone's gaze.

"The Royal Carriage!"

The crowd shouted in unison, overjoyed.

Min Weizhong, however, was clenching his fists tightly.

Min Weizhong also narrowed his eyes slightly.

Li Tun arrived sitting in the royal carriage; although his complexion still did not look good, he had indeed woken up!

Min Weizhong finally let out a deep sigh as well, and could only kneel down along with everyone else.

Li Tun chuckled, "Mandarin has been suffering from an ailment, causing you, my beloved ministers, to worry."

"Congratulations to the King!"

"Felicitations to the King!"

Huh?

These words left even Min Weizhong somewhat stunned.

The crowd expressed one after another that this was only right; as subjects, it was their duty to serve the King.

Afterwards, Li Tun looked at Min Weizhong with a smile: "Lord Min has been racking his brains lately. Today, upon waking, Mandarin heard that you were leading the civil and military officials to perform ancestral rites. It must be that your heart for the ancestral rites moved heaven and earth, allowing Mandarin to wake up safely. Lord Min has gone to great trouble."

They even wondered if Li Tun's coma had been caused by Min Weizhong poisoning him, and now that he was up, was he starting to be extremely wary of Min Weizhong?

Li Tun continued to smile: "Since that is the case, the trip for the ancestral rites need not be cancelled. Mandarin, too, should go to pay respects to the ancestors and the Lijia Zongmiao."

The others felt a different sort of emotion.

This actually works?

The others wanted to speak but hesitated.

Li Hang even wanted to remind Li Tun not to go at all costs! Who knew what Min Weizhong had arranged over there! Since he had woken up, he should just stay in the palace; why run outside? It is very dangerous outside!

The entire scene was in an uproar again, and everyone looked at each other in dismay.

Min Weizhong, however, was overjoyed in his heart.

Min Weizhong replied with delight.

The joy that had just arrived vanished by more than half in an instant.

Zhang Xuan could not help but speak directly: "The King has just recovered from a major illness, you should not—"

Li Tun waved his hand: "There is no need to speak further on this matter; let us hurry. The arrangements for the ancestral rites shall still be handled by Lord Min. I trouble you, Lord Min."

The King has woken up!

Regardless of anything else, this matter was a good thing for them!

Li Hang and the others had bitter expressions.

But soon, they reacted, and Li Hang and Zhang Xuan exchanged a glance.

No.

It is not a matter of considering, but a necessity to transfer them away! Only by protecting the King's safety can they ensure they continue to struggle against Min Weizhong!

With the King present, they had a backbone!

They could consider transferring the Duwei away from the Capital City!

Min Weizhong, meanwhile, took a deep breath. The King had woken up, yet he had come along.

Heh heh.

The two looked at each other and nodded.

The large procession continued on its way.

Since it had come to this, then he could not be blamed for being impolite.

He and the Duqi Commander, Zheng Min, also exchanged a look.

This visit to the Taimiao would be the place where the final decision was made!