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Chapter 308: 245: Await With Bated Breath
Chapter 308: 245: Await With Bated Breath
Chapter 308: 245: Await With Bated Breath
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He had ended his telepathic conversation with the Taoist Qingxu and once again raised his head to look at Pei Xuanjing.
Many people’s look changed slightly as they noticed a drastic transformation in Zhu Yousong’s demeanor.
Even though Zhu Yousong earlier was bold and decisive, unyielding and domineering, his air of resignation was indelible due to his readiness for death.
These people not knowing what Qingxu Taoist had whispered to Zhu Yousong, were surprised that he had completely brushed off his air of resignation, restoring his initial fighting spirit.
Albeit Pei Xuanjing was unaware how Qingxu Taoist convinced him, but seeing Zhu Yousong’s demeanor, he was sure that his argument was successful.
Sure enough, Zhu Yousong announced loudly, “Pei Xuanjing, although I have managed to parry your first two moves by sheer luck, I absolutely cannot ward off your third move. Therefore, according to the agreement, I lost.”
Boom!
All the people present were taken aback, unable to understand why Zhu Yousong, who was ready to die not too long ago, had suddenly changed his stance and agreed.
Many people couldn’t help but glance at Qingxu Taoist, guessing what he could have possibly said to bring about such change in Zhu Yousong.
Of course, apart from their curiosity, the leaders of the major forces were secretly thrilled. They hadn’t expected such a gain from their visit to Tiandu.
As the saying goes, precedents are there to be followed.
If the Shenxiao Sect, which Pei Xuanjing represents, is entitled to reclaim their portion from the Great Ming Royal family, then so are they.
Therefore, almost instantaneously, these people began calculating how they could achieve their objectives.
Some even considered whether they should follow suit and call upon the powerhouses in their respective factions to act.
“Your Highness!” “Your Lordship!”
“Uncle Huang!”
Various royal family members wanted to condemn his decision, their faces filled with shock.
Zhu Yousong turned around, glanced at the royal descendants with his grim face, and said sternly, “Is it so hard for our Zhu family to accept defeat? Our ancestor Emperor built this vast land and established Greater Ming six hundred years ago, from a mere beggar, do his descendants lack even the courage to accept defeat?”
There is no denying that Zhu Yousong commands high prestige among the royal family. Hearing Zhu Yousong’s stern reprimand, the angry royal family members all calmed down and fell silent, no one daring to speak again.
As one of the few powerful figures in the royal family and bearing the title of Prince Xiang, Zhu Yousong could almost be considered the number one person under the emperor. Even the Empress Dowager held him in high regard.
Now that the late emperor has passed away and the new emperor has yet to ascend the throne, there is no dispute about his status. Therefore, even though the royal family was dissatisfied with this outcome, they could only suppress their anger and resentment and did not dare to object.
Besides, none of the royal family members who had the qualifications to be here today were foolish. Although they were unwilling to give up the royal family’s interests, they were also clear that no one could stop Pei Xuanjing today, as even Prince Xiang could not rival him.
The intimidating aura emanating from Pei Xuanjing dissipated, and he became calm and indifferent again. He flicked his sleeve, and a scroll of silk flew out from his cuff and fell into Zhu Yousong’s hands.
“The spoken word is no proof; written consent is evidence.”
“Good ! ”
After reading what was written on the silk scroll, Zhu Yousong didn’t bother to find a brush. He simply cut his finger and signed his name in blood.
The content on the scroll was simple, and there weren’t any outrageous demands written. It simply reiterated the teachings left behind by the founding emperor.
But Zhu Yousong understood that what mattered was not the content written on it, but the attitude. By signing in front of so many people today, he undeniably acknowledged this fact, which held a significance greater than the actual words.
But Zhu Yousong was not one to hesitate. The moment he was persuaded by the Taoist Qingxu, he knew that he had no more room for maneuver. No matter how impolite or how large Pei Xuanjing’s demands were that day, he would unhesitatingly accept them.
Today’s battle made him understand one thing: what Pei Xuanjing said was true, the world ultimately adheres to the law of the survival of the fittest.
Todays’ Pei Xuanjing could impose his will upon him not because he had the moral high ground, but because he was powerful, while Zhu Yousong was helpless to resist.
If he could one day match or even overpower the other party, regardless of how righteous the other party’s arguments were, they would be futile.
“Here!” he threw the scroll over and said in a clear voice, “After the new king is enthroned, there will be a decree from the new king.”
His eyes bore into Pei Xuanjing. By now, he understood that Pei Xuanjing’s presence today was not an individual endeavour but was certainly backed by a significant power and was likely already secretly collaborating with key figures in the Court.
“I shall await the day,” Pei Xuanjing caught the scroll, glanced at it, and then tucked it away.
This artefact was, like Zhu Yousong anticipated, not all about what it said or Zhu Yousong’s autograph.
What mattered was that under the watchful eyes of everyone present, the royal family had bowed down, minting this as an irrefutable fact.
Next, after the new emperor ascends the throne and grants Pei Xuanjing a new title, the Shenxiao Sect can be transformed from being outlaws in the Great Ming Imperial Court to becoming owners in the Great Ming Dynasty.
As Prince Xiang yielded in representation of the royal family, today’s morning court meeting also concluded.
Although the candidate for the succession did not yet exist, everyone understood that this morning meeting could not continue. With so many events happening today, even high-ranking officials were struggling to process everything all at once. Everyone urgently needed time to digest all this information and formulate their next plan of action.
Moreover, anyone wise enough would know that the next successor would inevitably be Prince Xing. King Anshan’s grandson had thoroughly lost his chance at the throne.
After all, there were initially two final candidates, but Yang Tinghe, who had strongly advocated for Anshan King’S grandson, was confirmed to be the Demonic Cult Blood Demon who had been missing for some time, which disqualified him from inheriting the throne and might even implicate King Anshan.
However, to the surprise of many, as Prince Xiang was leaving, he invited Qingxu Taoist, the leader of the true martial sect.
At this time and under these circumstances, his actions couldn’t help but generate speculation and pondering.
Many thoughtful faces emerged among the crowd. As people guessed whether he purposefully invited Qingxu Taoist in front of everyone for all to see..