lcionline Chapter 279 The Princess Arrives
Chapter 279 The Princess Arrives
Ye Kang frowned deeply, keenly sensing a dangerous aura.
Everyone believed they had a mysterious master, most likely a royal retainer.
Therefore, the emperor's high regard for him was naturally seen as a threat to his ministers.
In their eyes, they were a sharp knife with a powerful backer, capable of ruthlessly killing ministers and touring the world on behalf of the emperor.
And his own efforts to become stronger over the past six months, which involved running around everywhere, coincided with this point, essentially confirming this conjecture.
But the problem is, I don't have any backing at all!
This fictitious master was clearly just something he made up on a whim!
Who exactly is fueling this trend and spreading this message?
Leng Ruyi?
Consort Jing?
Or is it that mysterious emperor?
Tianying was somewhat puzzled to see Ye Kang deep in thought.
"What are you thinking? Are you scared? Don't tease me. With the imperial court's support, what do you have to be afraid of?"
Ye Kang rolled his eyes at him, but didn't explain. He simply asked, "What exactly is the Imperial City Guardian?"
"what?"
Skyhawk was dumbfounded.
You're a disciple, why are you asking me?
He coughed and said, "The enshrined ones are several mysterious grandmaster-level experts. Their origins are unknown, and they have never revealed their identities. They joined the royal family as rogue cultivators to fight against the oppression of the hidden sects."
"Can a few grandmasters really stand against a hidden sect?"
"Of course not, but having a rusty knife is different from having no knife at all. With a revered figure present, a hidden sect will at least not go too far openly."
"To put it bluntly, the so-called imperial court is nothing more than a dog of the reclusive sects, and this world is nothing more than their backyard."
Ye Kang sighed helplessly, gaining a deeper understanding of the existence of the Great Jin Dynasty.
The garrison commander of Tianying Town smiled bitterly and said, "Everyone knows this is how it is, but it has been the case in every dynasty. Do you know why the previous dynasty was destroyed?"
"Could it be related to a reclusive sect?"
Tianying nodded: "That's right. Although the hidden sects check and balance each other, there is one rule that can never be touched: the royal family must never have a grandmaster. They can only possess martial arts at the innate level to ensure that the emperor's lifespan is the same as that of an ordinary person, and also to prevent the royal family from breaking away from the control of the hidden sects."
Ye Kang's heart skipped a beat: "Could it be that the former royal family wants to break free from control?"
"Exactly. The last emperor of the previous dynasty was exceptionally talented, astonishing the world. At the age of twenty-six, he reached the ninth rank of the ultimate realm, perfecting the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique. He was only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster, and that's exactly what he did. He even deduced the subsequent mental techniques of the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique."
"what!"
Ye Kang's expression changed, and he froze.
The Imperial Supreme Heaven-Piercing Technique has a sequel!
Tianying had anticipated his expression and laughed, "I know you cultivate the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique, but don't even think about it. The previous emperor had just deduced it when the hidden sects supported the Yun family, seized the throne, and the previous royal family was wiped out. The dragon vein was destroyed, so the subsequent parts of the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique could not possibly exist in the world."
The Yun family is the royal surname of the Great Jin Dynasty.
The Ninth Princess's full name is Yun Jinxi.
"In that case, if the previous dynasty hadn't acted recklessly, the Yun family wouldn't have been able to become emperors."
"Shh! You're crazy! You'll say anything. You may have connections, but I don't!"
Tianying's face turned pale, wishing he could stay at least ten feet away from Ye Kang.
Ye Kang shook his head indifferently.
Finally, I have a clear understanding of the current situation.
In summary, the Great Jin Dynasty is essentially a group of professional managers, while the hidden sects are the real major shareholders behind the scenes.
Once a manager becomes a master, there is a risk of losing control, so a change of leadership is necessary.
Therefore, the break in the lineage of martial arts in the North can also be understood.
The royal family resides in the north, and the reclusive sects have completely eradicated their roots there, ensuring that the royal family can never become grandmasters and can only be manipulated like lab rats.
Ultimately, this world belongs to the sects.
"Thank you for sharing these secrets with Sky Eagle Garrison. I have benefited greatly from them."
Tianying waved his hand: "Don't thank me. If you investigate these things carefully, you'll find out eventually. Oh, and there's one more thing. The Ninth Princess will arrive in Jinling tomorrow. Take her to the Xie family."
"...Why?"
Ye Kang didn't understand why the Ninth Princess was staying at the Xie family's house in Jinling.
Tianying spread his hands: "The order from above just so happens that your brother is getting married tomorrow, and the Ninth Princess will also be attending. There might even be some benefits for your family."
"She's going to participate too?"
Ye Kang frowned even more.
I haven't seen the Ninth Princess for a long time. We do have some affection for each other, but is it really that much?
She has absolutely no relation to her older brother, yet she still wants to crash his wedding?
Could it be another case of imperial manipulation...?
Ye Kang thought of Leng Ruyi's situation. This beautiful boss was far from the lazy, unambitious person he had previously thought she was.
A ninth-rank expert was forcibly kept in the imperial city to oversee the commander of the Azure Scale Guard.
Whether things go as planned or not.
As his reputation grew, it was hard to say whether the emperor might have other ideas.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Kang shook his head and stopped worrying about it.
I work so hard to become stronger in order to deal with this situation.
Otherwise, why work so hard?
He and Tianying walked for a while longer before parting ways.
The Xie and Cui families had already sent invitations to the Qinglin branch. With the Ninth Princess arriving, it was impossible for Tianying not to pay a visit, so Ye Kang did not need to invite him to the wedding.
After returning home, Ye Kang consulted with Xie Liancheng about the arrangements for receiving the emperor the next day, and then had a long talk with his elder brother.
Ye Ping was wearing new clothes and looked nervous.
It was a major life event, so he naturally panicked.
Ye Kang also noticed that Ling Yu had thoughtfully styled her older brother's hair in a unique way, covering up half of his ear.
This imperfection will always be a pain in the elder brother's heart.
Ye Kang secretly vowed that he would find a precious plant that could regenerate severed limbs in the future.
The night passed.
The next day, the entire Xie family got up very early, lit a fire to cook, decorated the house with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the caravan and horse team gradually assembled.
The marriage between Xie and Cui was a source of pride for the entire city of Jinling, with red cloths and firecrackers lining the streets and alleys, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Only Ye Kang and Xie Liancheng arrived at the city gate, where they saw officials of all ranks, the city lord, and the chief steward of the Qinglin branch.
A while later, a scout arrived by fast horse with news.
"The Ninth Princess has arrived!"
Immediately, all the officials bowed to receive the emperor.
Ye Kang and the city lord, of course, did not need to follow etiquette; martial artists did not need to follow etiquette.
A moment later, the princess's cavalry appeared, and in the middle of the pink silk Roman carriage slowly drew back the curtain, revealing that familiar, pure face.
Yun Jinxi has arrived.
She glanced around, her gaze settling on Ye Kang.
"Ye Kang! You came to pick me up too!"
Yun Jinxi disregarded the decorum due to a princess and waved to Ye Kang.
Beside her, the kind-looking old man Wu smiled as he leaned on his cane.
Old Wu's cultivation has already broken through to the fourth rank, which must have been due to some extraordinary encounter.
It's worth mentioning that Yun Jinxi has also entered the Innate Realm. Although she's only at the first rank, for a princess, this level of cultivation is just right.