After returning from the Imperial Clan Court, the Emperor looked somber. He thought of his most beloved concubine, Consort Shu.
In the emperor's bedroom, after dismissing the palace maids and eunuchs, the emperor took a scroll and slowly unfurled it.
A woman with delicate features appears on the painting.
The Emperor gently stroked the woman in the painting and said, "My beloved concubine, our son is so disappointing! What should I do? What should I do?"
Consort Shu was not a citizen of the Dragon Kingdom; she was a beauty sent to the Dragon Kingdom's emperor by another country.
When she was sent, she was very popular with the emperor because she was good at singing and dancing and was gentle and considerate.
After giving birth to the second prince, her status rose even higher, and she was once more prominent than the empress.
Unfortunately, beautiful women often have tragic fates. After Consort Shu passed away, the Second Prince was unwilling to accept this and once wanted to compete for the position of Crown Prince.
The Emperor then transferred his favor towards Consort Shu to the Second Prince.
Just as the emperor was in a daze, an urgent report came from outside.
"Report—"
Xiao Dezi stopped the messenger and said, "His Majesty has already rested. Please come again tomorrow!"
The man grew anxious and said, "No, the situation is urgent, I must see the Emperor!"
The Emperor put the painting away and said, "It's alright, let him in!"
Xiao Dezi nodded to the person who came and said, "Go in!"
Xiao Dezi led his men into the Emperor's bedroom.
Upon seeing the emperor, the man immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, there is an emergency at Ling Mountain."
The Emperor asked anxiously, "What's going on?"
"The spiritual energy of Mount Ling is completely depleted, and the dragon vein is about to break! Your Majesty!"
The Emperor sighed in shock and disappointment, saying, "Mount Ling is the source of the dragon vein. The complete loss of spiritual power from Mount Ling will directly affect the fortune of our Dragon Kingdom!"
"What should we do, Your Majesty?"
His Majesty: "Immediately summon all the talented and extraordinary individuals in the country and send them to Mount Ling. They must protect the dragon vein of Mount Ling!"
"yes!"
The emperor was troubled and sighed with worry.
The dragon vein is about to break, a terrible omen. Is the Dragon Kingdom going to fall into my hands?
Xiao Dezi wanted to comfort the Emperor, but he didn't know where to begin, so he silently withdrew.
Inside the Imperial Clan Court, the Second Prince looked at the table full of spirit stones in front of him and laughed heartily.
Second Prince: "Father would never have imagined that all the spirit stones on Mount Ling would be in my possession! With these spirit stones, I can become a powerful figure without relying on anyone!"
Those around him chimed in, "The prince will no longer need to be beholden to anyone; he can rule the entire empire all by himself!"
The Second Prince was overjoyed: "Yes! After I absorb all these spirit stones, I will leave this Imperial Clan Court!"
"When the Dragon Kingdom declines, Your Highness will be the one to turn the tide and become the most suitable person for the throne!"
The second prince imagined himself wearing a dragon robe, sitting on the dragon throne, and receiving the kneeling worship of all the officials!
He couldn't help but become even more smug.
Mount Ling has always been a forbidden area, heavily guarded year-round, precisely to prevent anyone from maliciously damaging it, stealing the spirit stones, and destroying the dragon vein.
This time, the Second Prince went to great lengths to steal the spirit stones.
The emperor sent various talented individuals to Mount Ling, only to find that all the spiritual stones on the mountain had disappeared.
To restore the spiritual energy of Mount Ling, we still need to search for powerful spiritual stones from various places.
The emperor was furious when he heard about it.
The spiritual stones on Mount Ling can improve one's cultivation level in a short period of time. Even the emperor himself has never been willing to touch the spiritual stones here.
Who dared to be so bold as to steal all the spirit stones!
Once caught, they must not be let off lightly.
However, Mount Ling is in imminent danger, and it's uncertain when enough spirit stones will be collected.
The news that the dragon vein of the Dragon Kingdom's sacred mountain was about to be severed quickly spread to other countries.
The Plum Blossom Kingdom is eyeing the Dragon Kingdom covetously, already plotting how to invade it.
During the court session, the Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom had no choice but to reveal the truth to his officials.
Your Majesty: "My beloved ministers, our country is currently in a time of great turmoil. If anyone can find a spirit stone to replenish the spiritual energy of Mount Ling, I will reward them handsomely!"
Many people volunteered to do their part for the country and the people.
A tiny head popped out.
"I want to go too!"
The Emperor saw Chiu Chiu and said, "Chiu Chiu, don't be silly. This is an adult matter. You don't need to take the risk!"
Chiu Chiu: "As a princess, it is my duty to share the Emperor's burdens."
The Imperial Astronomical Bureau official stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, last night I observed the celestial phenomena. The Purple Star in the sky gradually shone brightly, indicating that a female savior will emerge from the Dragon Kingdom. Looking at the entire court, only Princess Wanguo possesses such extraordinary talent. Why not let her give it a try? Perhaps it will bring about a turning point.”
The crowd nodded and discussed among themselves.
"Sending a princess from the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Kingdoms who is not even three years old to take such an adventure would be a disgrace to our Dragon Kingdom."
"What's shameful about this? The princess of Wanguo is serving her country and following the will of the people; it's a matter that benefits both the country and its people!"
Chirp: "Yes, yes! I'm willing to go!"
The emperor hesitated.
Chiu Chiu: "Your Majesty, please let me go!"
The Emperor thought for a moment and said, "Very well. Princess of Wanguo, please be careful on your journey!"
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