Chapter 1204 (Usurping the Throne)


    "Shan Yu, those people are not easy to deal with, and they won''t willingly get involved in this mess. In the end, they are all defenders of the royal family. Even if General Ye saved their lives, they wouldn''t stand on General Ye''s side. The best oue now is to remain neutral, giving her face," Shan Junren said in a deep voice, understanding these Overlords very well. They would never do anything without benefits.


    Shan Yu remained silent after hearing this. Apparently tomorrow will be a fierce battle.


    Suddenly, Shan Yu saw Huang Min walking towards them.


    Father and son were a bit surprised.


    "Prime Minister Shan."


    "Fifth Prince."


    "May I have a word with you?" Huang Min smiled slightly.


    Shan Junren nodded with a smile.The two walked aside.


    At this moment, Huang Min went straight to the point, "Prime Minister Shan, when Father was alive, he mentioned that Prime Minister Shan was a trustworthy old minister."


    "Having earned His Majesty''s trust, I am truly unworthy," Shan Junren responded with the typical rhetoric, clearly an experienced politician.


    Huang Min didn''t mind, smiling slightly, "Prime Minister Shan, I''ll be straightforward. I hope that the Prime Minister can assist me as you did Father. I will not hold any grudges from the past."


    "Fifth Prince, I will certainly assist the newly crowned Emperor without hesitation!"


    Huang Min was momentarily surprised, showing a wry smile. Then, he patted Shan Junren''s shoulder and left.


    Shan Junren knew Huang Min was giving him onest chance. However, those who wanted to achieve great things had to take risks! If he sided with Huang Min today, it would be the same in the future, or even worse.


    What Huang Min just said could even be considered a humiliation!


    It seemed like he was saying, "Old man, you''re done for! Now, kneeling to tter me is your only hope, or your whole family will perish."


    Shan Junren had been through many ups and downs; he wouldn''t be easily intimidated. And his true support was Prince Ye.


    Back home, Ye Yuanqing went to check on her father again.


    Seeing Ye Shan lying in bed, his chest wrapped in white gauze, Ye Yuanqing couldn''t help but frown. Overlords were indeed formidable; even if their chests were pierced, they could still survive.


    Looking at her father''s much older face, Ye Yuanqing clenched her teeth. This grudge was remembered!


    "Sister, you should rest. Tomorrow there''s an uphill battle. Get a good rest," Ye Chen whispered, a tired expression on her face.


    Father, now without cultivation, had be an ordinary person. Without the support of power, his ageing process was elerating. In the future, he would be just an ordinary person, unable to gather qi without the destroyed dantian.


    Even with various spiritual medicines to support, it''s only a dy of lifespan, not like the Overlords who possess unlimited longevity. There is a clear distinction.


    "It''s okay; I''ll sit here and apany Father."


    Ye Chen tightened her face and whispered, "Sister, if it doesn''t work, just call big brother back."


    "This is a test from big brother to me. Results have not yet been determined. If I call my big brother back now, wouldn''t I disappoint him?" Ye Yuanqing had considered calling him, but each time she hesitated. If she called, it would be a situation she couldn''t handle.


    Ye Chen didn''t say anything after hearing that. Since childhood, her sister had wanted to surpass their big brother, seeing him as an idol. Naturally, she didn''t want to let him down.


    "All right, sister, go and rest. It''s not early, and it will dawn in a few hours."


    Ye Yuanqing sighed in relief. "Take care of Father."


    "Yes, sister, it''s up to you now!"


    Now the lives of the whole family rested on Ye Yuanqing''s shoulders, and the burden felt exceptionally heavy. However, Ye Yuanqing thought that this was the experience her big brother had given her.


    Mornings in Spirit City were always sunny and beautiful. Today, despite the clear sky, the atmosphere felt somewhat heavy. Perhaps it was due to the events ofst night and the impending judgement today, casting a gloomy shadow over everyone.


    Although it was still early for the morning court, the streets were already bustling with residents. Of course, there were those supporting Ye Yuanqing and those who had received benefits supporting Huang Min. The two factions nearly caused an uproar in the whole Spirit City, emphasising the significance of this election.


    In the Ye family, everyone came to see Ye Yuanqing off for the morning court. Ye Yuanqing still wore her military uniform, as she was currently a general. Huang Fei had appointed her as the head general.


    "Sister, good luck!"


    "General Ye, we support you!"


    "General Ye, you must do well!"


    "Sister Ye, go for it! I want to be a girl like Sister Ye in the future."


    Listening to the cheers and encouragement from the sidelines, it felt like a new source of strength injected into Ye Yuanqing, filling her with determination. Today, either they would fall, or she would lose.


    And losing meant having to face her big brother with her head held low. That would be truly embarrassing.


    Along the way, residents on both sides appeared very enthusiastic. They were all supporters, which filled Ye Yuanqing with strength.


    Arriving at the gate of the imperial pce, the massive crowd still shocked Ye Yuanqing. The sea of people held banners and cheered for their favoured candidate. However, Ye Yuanqing could still hear malicious voices criticising her. She knew Huang Min hired them.


    Choosing to block them out, Ye Yuanqing stepped out of the carriage outside the pce.


    "General Ye!"


    "Please rise, everyone." Ye Yuanqing now exuded a queenly aura, and every move carried a different kind of pressure.


    "Thank you, General Ye!"


    Ye Yuanqing walked slowly into the pce. Not far, she met Shan Junren and Qian Yi.


    "General Ye, you''re here."


    "Greetings, Prime Minister Shan, Lord Qian." Ye Yuanqing responded politely.


    "No need for formalities, no need for formalities. We are all family," Shan Junren said with a sly smile, as if implying that his son was going to be Ye Yuanqing''s lover, so she should take good care of him.


    However, Ye Yuanqing didn''t think much about it.


    "General Ye, today you don''t need to say or do anything. Leave everything to us," Prime Minister Shan respectfully said.


    "Okay." Ye Yuanqing replied in a low voice.


    Shan Yu arrived a bitter, and looked at Ye Yuanqing, who had a not-so-pleasant expression, probably due to her father''s condition.


    It was inevitable, and life had to go on.


    The group entered the grand hall where the throne had been empty for quite some time. Today, it would finally be decided who would ascend to that highest position.


    The Emperor of the Spirit City was a tempting position, and the royal family members would not easily give up. Unfortunately, all the outstanding candidates had perished. The remaining were just inferior substitutes. If it weren''t for Huang Min''s skill in manipting people, their chances would have been bleak.


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