The banquet lasted for about two hours before it ended.
Upon hearing Xiao Wanwan announce the end of the banquet, the ministers hurried away.
What are they going back for?
I'll go back and consult ancient books to confirm the matter of the dragon bloodline once again.
Some went directly to the dragon clan elders, urging them to attend court.
And so, many people tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep soundly, until dawn finally broke.
Today marks the first day of Xiao Wanwan's ascension to the throne as a true descendant of the dragon race.
Many ministers had arrived at the main hall before dawn to attend court, and they were finally able to wait for Xiao Wanwan.
"The new Dragon King has arrived."
The sound of gongs and drums heralded the start of the court session.
The officials were caught in a dilemma: neither kneeling nor bowing was appropriate.
In the end, it was Ye's faction that first bowed and kowtowed.
"Greetings to the Dragon King."
Xiao Wanwan, with her small legs, walked step by step towards the main hall with Yao Qianshu's help. Just as she was about to reach the edge of the steps, someone suddenly called out to her.
"Child, please wait a moment."
Xiao Wanwan was already complaining of sore legs, and when she was suddenly called back, she pouted and turned her head.
Upon seeing an elderly man with a white beard and a dragon horn on his forehead, she said in a clear voice, "Grandpa, you're so old and still haven't retired?"
The old man paused for a moment, then stroked his beard and squinted at Xiao Wanwan, who was much shorter than him.
"You are yesterday's chosen legitimate descendant of the dragon race?"
Xiao Wanwan held her neck and tilted her head back. "I don't know. They all call me Dragon King."
"Look?" She spread her arms and spun around. "They helped me change into these clothes too. They're heavy and uncomfortable. I don't like them at all."
The old man touched his breathing, looked at the gleaming golden dragon robe, and asked, "You really don't know?"
"I know."
Old man: Hmm?
"I am now the Dragon King, you must kneel and worship me."
The old man: "..."
Lord Yan raised his head and looked at the clan elder, whom he had spent a lot of spirit stones to get an audience with. "Clan elder, please verify whether this child is truly of dragon blood."
"Originally, the old Dragon King was unwell, and we should have recommended him to take over the throne again, but suddenly some descendant of the Ye family appeared."
"In my opinion, this man is a fraud!"
A person who is eloquent, persuasive, hard-hearted, and has a sharp tongue should never be allowed to sit on the throne.
After hearing this, the old man glared at him and said, "Lord Yan, I haven't even verified him yet, how do you know he's a fraud?"
“Talking nonsense in the main hall will be punished.”
"I..." Lord Yan stammered, still vivid in his mind the punishment he had received yesterday.
"Child, tell me how you made the life-testing stone obey you yesterday?" The old man thought Xiao Wanwan hadn't understood him, so he took a deep breath and changed his words: "In other words, how did the life-testing stone suddenly glow and end up in your hands yesterday?"
Xiao Wanwan, supporting the heavy crown, thought for a moment and blurted out, "The life-testing stone here never belonged to that bad uncle."
"What?" The old man didn't quite understand what this meant.
He had seen Lord Yan take out this birth test stone before, so how could it not be his?
Many of the officials present had also seen the birth test stone in Lord Yan's hand before.
The reason I know this is that this birthstone is different from other birthstones. It can treat simple and difficult diseases, and its shape is also different from theirs, and its luster is also warmer.
“This is my great-grandfather’s birthstone. I saw it in the letters he left behind.”
These words sparked a flurry of discussion among the audience, with some even speaking out directly.
"How is that possible? I saw this birth-testing stone before Lord Yan got married, how many years ago was that?"
"That's right, I even saw him use it as candlelight the year he got married."
Shh, listen again.
In the main hall, the old Dragon King sat on the left side of the dragon throne, originally waiting to hand over power to Xiao Wanwan.
Where can we find peace now?
He gestured to Ye Jianxing beside him for a long time before Ye Jianxing nodded and left.
“This birthstone belonged to my great-grandfather. He stole my great-grandfather’s birthstone.”
“So it’s not surprising that the life-testing stone will return to me, not surprising at all…” Xiao Wanwan said with a grin.
"Oh, I'm not sure if my bloodline is legitimate or not, but I believe you are..."
Are there really people this arrogant?
It's already been verified, yet you just brushed it off so lightly?
Anyone present would probably be so happy they couldn't sleep for days and nights, right?
"You liar! I've worn this birthstone since birth. How could it possibly be a gift from you to my maternal grandfather?"
"You brat, you not only covet the dragon throne, but you also covet my life-testing stone! I believe you have tampered with the life-testing stone!!" Lord Yan's face was ferocious. From yesterday to today, he had been thoroughly schemed against by this child.
I wonder what else she'll say next to annoy him.
"Stop yelling at me, or I'll make you really bark like a dog later."
After hearing this, Lord Yan paused for a moment, and his voice became noticeably softer.
"Don't think that scaring me will make me afraid of you..."
"Who is it? My elder brother's life-testing stone really appeared here?"
Outside the main hall, a deep, aged voice suddenly rang out. The newcomer, leaning on a cane and supported by Ye Jianxing, walked step by step into the main hall.
His body trembled slightly, and his hand holding the cane trembled a little.
When Ye Jianxing's gaze fell on Xiao Rui'an, he felt the person next to him stiffen slightly.
"Great-grandfather, what's wrong?"
"He..." It's so similar, it's really too similar.
"Ye Yangyu, what are you doing here instead of resting?" the elder asked.
This guy is really stubborn. He's so old and his bones are practically falling apart, yet he still has the energy to come here.
“I heard that my older brother’s birthstone appeared here, I want to see it.”
When Lord Yan heard Ye Yangyu say he wanted to see the life-testing stone, his eyes darted around for a moment before he angrily said, "Did you people plan this? Are you trying to openly steal my life-testing stone?"
Ye Yangyu squinted, his vision blurry as he looked towards the sound. When he saw it was a child from the Yan family, his face fell.
"This old man has come here to find the Life-Testing Stone!"
Even if his elder brother's health-preserving stone turned to ash, he would still recognize it.
Xiao Wanwan took out a birthstone from her bosom, placed it in front of Ye Yangyu, and asked, "Grandpa, do you recognize this?"
Lord Yan was about to speak when the clever phoenix flew directly to his side and pecked at the top of his head.
"Oh, whose bird is that...?"
'Bullying my master? Don't you even know how many lives you have...'
Xiao Wanwan: I'm very kind...
Ye Yangyu lowered his head and looked at the life-testing stone in Xiao Wanwan's hand. The life-testing stone was warm and lustrous, crystal clear, and even shone in the sunlight.
He reached out and took it, then pulled out a magnifying glass from his pocket and examined it carefully.
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