Chapter 125: Recorded

Within the Great Yan Imperial Capital, the entire court of civil and military officials debated for a long time yet failed to reach a conclusion that could satisfy everyone.

As for the lot-drawing method provided by the Fourth Transcendents, they were unwilling to adopt it.

"In that case, let us first recall all the Imperial Princesses from their respective regions," Prince Qing said upon seeing the situation.

The other veteran officials nodded helplessly, deciding to summon the candidates back as quickly as possible to prevent any accidents.

"Most of the Imperial Princesses are already within the capital; only one is absent from the Imperial City due to a visit to her family."

"However, she should have received the news and is currently rushing toward the city. According to divination, she is currently near Cangren City," an old official calculated with his fingers.

Prince Qing asked, "In that case, who will go to escort her?"

"Then I shall go. I have a First Transcendent family elder who happens to be in that vicinity," a Third Rank Minister of Communications said calmly at that moment, drawing the attention of the entire court.

They all knew that this Wan Mingxuan had previously been a pure member of the Baohuang Sect.

With the death of the Emperor and the Crown Prince this time, the Wan family suffered the greatest subsequent impact from the power reshuffle, so they were desperate to enter the game early to place their bets.

But how could it be so coincidental that a Wan family First Transcendent was near the Imperial Princess outside the Imperial Capital?

Seeming to notice their gazes, the Minister of Communications Wan Mingxuan explained, "That family elder was accompanying and protecting my unworthy grandson."

"You are speaking of Wan Chenyu, correct?" a courtier stroked his beard and interjected, "To enter the Soaring Dragon List at such a young age, his future achievements are limitless."

"Oh, no, no. My grandson is unruly and still needs tempering," Wan Mingxuan said, yet the smile on the corner of his mouth could not be stopped.

"That family elder's Soul Lamp is still on my person; everyone can use it as a medium for communication," Wan Mingxuan said, as a point of ghostly fire appeared on his palm.

Upon seeing this display, the expressions of the others changed slightly.

The method of the Soul Lamp is equivalent to stripping away one's source; like witchcraft, whether searching or cursing to kill, it is effortless.

Even close relatives are superstitious about handing over their own Soul Lamps, so what do you mean by carrying one around with you?

Wan Mingxuan explained, "Do not be surprised, fellow courtiers. That family elder of mine is not kind; he once caused trouble abroad. I employed a slight trick to subdue him and made him change his surname. Carrying the Soul Fire is merely to be prepared for any eventuality."

While speaking, a civil official stepped forward to take the Soul Fire and chanted, "Magic Mirror, Magic Mirror, follow my will, reveal the speed."

As the words were spoken, a strange and indescribable aura flashed, and a water mirror appeared before the civil official.

Through the water mirror, the crowd could see the scene within: an old man and a youth were running urgently.

As if sensing something, the steps of the gaunt old man stopped abruptly, and he looked around.

"Uncle Gui, has something happened?" Wan Chenyu could not help but ask.

"The Family Head is transmitting a message to me remotely through the Soul Fire," the old man explained.

Through the mirror surface, the Wan Family Head ordered, "Wan Guixuan, the Imperial Princess's convoy is near Cangren City. Go find her and escort the Imperial Princess back to the palace with Chenyu, one in the light and one in the shadows. If anyone blocks you, kill without mercy!"

Hearing the voice in their ears, Wan Guixuan and Wan Chenyu accepted the order, saying, "We strictly obey the Family Head's command."

Watching the two accepting the order in the mirror, the civil official waited a while. Seeing that the Wan Family Head gave no further instructions, he was about to disperse the water mirror when he suddenly heard a voice coming from within the mirror.

"Uncle Gui, since the Family Head ordered us to stay here, why don't we go first and thoroughly humiliate that rogue Fang Can?"

There is something fishy!!!

Upon hearing the voice from the mirror, the entire Yongle Dadian suddenly fell silent, and everyone's gaze instinctively turned toward Wan Mingxuan.

The civil official who cast the spell instinctively chose to block the audio transmission to the outside, but the scene within the mirror remained visible.

Being stared at by the courtiers, Wan Mingxuan's mouth twitched, and he instinctively said, "My grandson is unruly and still a child; what he said was merely a joke. Do not take it seriously."

"If my guess is correct, that Fang Can must be the number one on the Soaring Dragon List from a few days ago," Prince Qing said thoughtfully.

"And did not the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain speak in his defense before?" an old general nearby also spoke up. If not for that reason, Fang Can would have long been brought to his door and recruited as one of the Imperial Guards.

'Recorded!'

Following Wan Chenyu's words, some courtiers silently recorded it.

Given the current situation of the Great Yan, the status of any Fourth Transcendent is no less than that of the Imperial Power, and according to news from the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain, Fang Can is considered a registered disciple of the opposing Sect Master.

What Wan Chenyu just said is equivalent to declaring in public that he intends harm to the Crown Prince.

Private bickering and fighting would be one thing, but saying it in front of so many courtiers makes it not so easy to let slide; did they not see Wan Mingxuan's face already turning iron-green?

And within the water mirror, facing Wan Chenyu's request, Wan Guixuan raised his hand nervously and said, "Young Master, speak with caution."

While speaking, he waited vigilantly for a while. Seeing that there was indeed no situation around, he relaxed, thinking the Family Head's surveillance must have been lifted.

Wan Guixuan reminded, "Young Master, the Ten Thousand Swords Mountain still has some strength. Please give up on this idea as soon as possible and complete the Family Head's order first."

'Recorded!'

"Now that the Crown Prince is dead and our Wan family has lost power, we must prioritize the family's great cause and treat personal honor as secondary. The Old Master sent us to protect the Imperial Princess. If you can befriend her at that time, will that not allow us to revive the family?"

'Recorded!'

Within the Yongle Dadian, the entire court of civil and military officials watched Wan Mingxuan's face with expressions of mockery.

Although Wan Mingxuan is a Third Transcendent powerhouse and cannot be toppled by a few words, having a loose mouth is enough to make him suffer a great deal.

"Li Lao, I think there is no need to continue broadcasting," Wan Mingxuan gritted his teeth and said.

Now he was so regretful his intestines turned green. He should not have opened his mouth. Whoever wants to escort the Imperial Princess can do so; why was he so sharp-tongued? His luck was just too bad.

"That won't do. This concerns the safety of the Princess. This First Transcendent is not even your Wan family person; his background is unknown. How can we easily let him escort the Princess? We must watch him all the way," a political opponent nearby passionately fanned the flames.

"Then at least give a warning! You are just standing there watching idly." Wan Mingxuan was almost turning red with heat. If he continued to speak with such a loose mouth, his entire nine clans would be implicated.

"Ahem, it is better to give a warning," Prince Qing on the side spoke up to settle the matter, and the communication between the two sides was immediately opened.

"Sun Er!" In a small grove, a voice suppressed with anger came from the void, causing Wan Chenyu to stop.

"We heard everything you just said. Return immediately now and let Wan Guixuan escort the Imperial Princess alone!"

"But..."

"I said get back! After participating in the Grand Tournament, you will receive two hundred lashes, face the wall for ten years, and not be allowed to step out of the Wan Manor one step."

Following the angry words, Wan Chenyu gritted his teeth and said, "This grandson obeys the command!"

On the other side, in the marketplace, a man wearing glasses, with a gaunt build, and holding two naked female slaves said, "Did you say that Fang Can is in Cangren City?"

(End of Chapter)