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Chapter 36: The Stunned Zhuge Wanqing:
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The Imperial Empire.
It was located in the Zhongtian Continent, neighboring the Dongling.
In terms of strength, it might not be as powerful as the Great Holy Sect, but it's top-ranked in the Azura realm.
Well, with a history of several hundred thousand years, its profound legacy was unimaginable.
The succession of emperors wasn't due to aging or incapacity. Instead, once a certain realm was reached, a person must step down from the throne, regardless of whether they liked it or not.
Therefore, the successions in each generation follow a standard procedure.
When to start, when to end—after strict evaluation, the crown prince's position was finally decided.
Of course, being the crown prince didn't represent the ascending throne.
After all, accidents could still happen in the end. But regardless, establishing a crown prince in the line of succession was a huge deal.
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(In the courtyard of the imperial palace)
At this moment, Ye Yuan left the mansion and looked at the figure sitting alone by the lake, feeding the fish.
"Mengyao!"
He walked over, but saw Nie Mengyao was lost in her thoughts. It wasn't until he called again that Nie Mengyao reacted.
"What's wrong? Something on your mind?" Ye Yuan asked.
Nie Mengyao shook her head lightly. "Nothing, Brother Ye Yuan, I'm just thinking about something."
Ye Yuan said, "Is it about the crown prince? Your second brother is about to be crowned in a few days."
Nie Mengyao sighed quietly. "Why is fate so unfair? My talent is better than my second brother's, but because the factions behind him are stronger, he will take away all the benefits, and I..."
The Imperial Empire accepted women becoming emperors.
As long as one possessed sufficient strength, it wasn't a problem.
However, she lacked qualifications in this regard.
It's not that she's not outstanding enough, but the factions supporting her weren't as strong as her second brother's. That's why Nie Mengyao feels it's unfair.
"Don't worry, Mengyao." Ye Yuan replied solemnly, "Even if he becomes the crown prince, there is still a long way to go before ascending to the throne. I believe that as long as you work hard, you can change this injustice, and I'll help you when the time comes!"
"Brother Ye Yuan... you're really kind." Nie Mengyao said softly. "But, I'm facing bigger problems than being the crown princess."
Ye Yuan was puzzled. "Is anything else bothering you?"
After hesitating for a moment, Nie Mengyao spoke out her worries.
"In fact, the most troubling thing for me isn't the crown prince's ceremony. Even if my second brother becomes crown prince, I believe I can surpass him in the future." (T/N: she's dumb!)
Nie Mengyao showed a tearful expression and explained, "Brother Ye Yuan, actually, His Majesty set my engagement."
"What!?"
Ye Yuan was stunned.
He had never heard of this!
In an instant, Ye Yuan thought of Mu Qingning again, feeling like something beloved had been taken away again.
With a forced smile, he said, "So... ?"
"Brother Ye Yuan, you know I'm the kind of person who never accepts being arranged by fate." Nie Mengyao raised her head, her eyes filled with tenderness. "And, actually..."
"Mengyao!"
A voice suddenly sounded from a distance.
The duo turned around and saw Zhuge Wanqing walking quickly toward them.
"Miss Zhuge." Ye Yuan greeted her with a cupped fist.
After many days of staying in the imperial palace, he knew Zhuge Wanqing's identity wasn't simple.
The Zhuge family was a prominent family within the Imperial Empire, proficient in astrology and deeply trusted by the Imperial family.
In fact, she and Nie Mengyao were childhood friends.
"Mm." Zhuge Wanqing's attitude toward Ye Yuan was very cold.
"I have something to say to Mengyao. Can Ye Yuan temporarily leave?"
"Mengyao!"
He walked over, but saw Nie Mengyao was lost in her thoughts. It wasn't until he called again that Nie Mengyao reacted.
"What's wrong? Something on your mind?" Ye Yuan asked.
Nie Mengyao shook her head lightly. "Nothing, Brother Ye Yuan, I'm just thinking about something."
Ye Yuan said, "Is it about the crown prince? Your second brother is about to be crowned in a few days."
Nie Mengyao sighed quietly. "Why is fate so unfair? My talent is better than my second brother's, but because the factions behind him are stronger, he will take away all the benefits, and I..."
The Imperial Empire accepted women becoming emperors.
As long as one possessed sufficient strength, it wasn't a problem.
However, she lacked qualifications in this regard.
It's not that she's not outstanding enough, but the factions supporting her weren't as strong as her second brother's. That's why Nie Mengyao feels it's unfair.
"Don't worry, Mengyao." Ye Yuan replied solemnly, "Even if he becomes the crown prince, there is still a long way to go before ascending to the throne. I believe that as long as you work hard, you can change this injustice, and I'll help you when the time comes!"
"Brother Ye Yuan... you're really kind." Nie Mengyao said softly. "But, I'm facing bigger problems than being the crown princess."
Ye Yuan was puzzled. "Is anything else bothering you?"
After hesitating for a moment, Nie Mengyao spoke out her worries.
"In fact, the most troubling thing for me isn't the crown prince's ceremony. Even if my second brother becomes crown prince, I believe I can surpass him in the future." (T/N: she's dumb!)
Nie Mengyao showed a tearful expression and explained, "Brother Ye Yuan, actually, His Majesty set my engagement."
"What!?"
Ye Yuan was stunned.
He had never heard of this!
In an instant, Ye Yuan thought of Mu Qingning again, feeling like something beloved had been taken away again.
With a forced smile, he said, "So... ?"
"Brother Ye Yuan, you know I'm the kind of person who never accepts being arranged by fate." Nie Mengyao raised her head, her eyes filled with tenderness. "And, actually..."
"Mengyao!"
A voice suddenly sounded from a distance.
The duo turned around and saw Zhuge Wanqing walking quickly toward them.
"Miss Zhuge." Ye Yuan greeted her with a cupped fist.
After many days of staying in the imperial palace, he knew Zhuge Wanqing's identity wasn't simple.
The Zhuge family was a prominent family within the Imperial Empire, proficient in astrology and deeply trusted by the Imperial family.
In fact, she and Nie Mengyao were childhood friends.
"Mm." Zhuge Wanqing's attitude toward Ye Yuan was very cold.
"I have something to say to Mengyao. Can Ye Yuan temporarily leave?"
Ye Yuan was taken aback, then nodded. "Miss Zhuge, please go ahead."
After he left, Nie Mengyao frowned and asked, "Wanqing, what do you mean? Brother Ye Yuan and I were discussing important matters."
Zhuge Wanqing furrowed her eyebrows.
"Is your so-called important matter telling him you like him?"
Nie Mengyao was silent.
"But have you ever thought about what consequences your actions will bring to the Imperial Empire?" Zhuge Wanqing's tone became somewhat severe.
"His Majesty promised your engagement with the Su family. If you break your promise, do you think the Su family will let it go?"
"Su family, Su family, Su family again!" Nie Mengyao snorted. "Does the Imperial Empire have to rely on the Su family to live? Father Emperor is also getting confused. The Su family is on good terms with the Great Holy Sect, and now they're also on good terms with the Imperial Empire. They're swindlers. How can such an ally be trustworthy?"
"Mengyao!"
She didn't expect Nie Mengyao to say such rebellious words!
In the past, although Nie Mengyao was stubborn, she was never so impulsive.
"What kind of medicine did Ye Yuan give you?" Zhuge Wanqing said helplessly, "According to the information I got, Xiao Su has already been recognized as the Holy Son by the Great Holy Sect. You always say he's not good at this and that, but I think he's better than Ye Yuan. Do you know how many people are eying that position? And as far as I know, he even killed Mu Qingqing with his own hands. Even so, he still became the Holy Son!"
Nie Mengyao said disdainfully, "He even killed the woman he loved. Do you think such a person is good? Wanqing, do you want me to marry this kind of person?"
Zhuge Wanqing: "..."
She said so much, but Mengyao focused on the last line.
"He had a reason for killing Mu Qingning..." Zhuge Wanqing said helplessly.
"Enough." Nie Mengyao sighed lightly, "Wanqing, stop talking about him anymore, okay? I don't want our friendship to end over this."
Zhuge Wanqing looked stunned, and sighed deeply.
She knew Nie Mengyao's temperament always was this way.
She won't change her mind once she sets her mind on something.
Especially this time with Ye Yuan influencing her.
Zhuge Wanqing really couldn't understand where Nie Mengyao's stubborn attitude came from. And why would a Holy Son fall short compared to someone like Ye Yuan?
She couldn't figure it out.
She nearly collapsed.
"I won't mention him, but there's some news I must tell you." Zhuge Wanqing shook her head. "The Great Holy Sect's Holy Son will attend the crown prince ceremony this time. What will you do then... sigh~ take care of yourself. I won't advise you, but even if you don't think for yourself, you should consider the people supporting you. If the crown prince's contention fails, there's still a chance, but if..."
Zhuge Wanqing didn't continue.
She said these things to make Nie Mengyao understand that the support of others for her on the throne wasn't selfless; including, her Zhuge family
If Nie Mengyao insisted on being stubborn and ignoring everyone's opinions, the Zhuge family would have to weigh whether it's worth it to continue supporting her.
Watching Zhuge Wanqing walk out of the courtyard, Nie Mengyao's face darkened.
She naturally understood the meaning behind Zhuge Wanqing's words.
"Wanqing, do you also not understand me?" Nie Mengyao clenched her fists, taking a deep breath.
"Why is it so difficult for me to want to live free and be with the person I like? In any case, I won't give up!"
...
(Three days later)
A massive flying ship landed in the city where the Imperial Empire was located.
A massive flying ship landed in the city where the Imperial Empire was located.
Boom!
Dazzling runes flashed out with brilliant light, intimidating the forces joining the crown prince's ceremony.
"That's-"
Seeing the figure standing in white robes at the front of the flying ship, everyone exclaimed.
"The Great Holy Sect's Holy Son is here!"
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