Emperor Hongde looked at him.
"What should we do if the powerful families retaliate?"
Wen Zhixuan smiled and said, “Reform benefits the country and the people. The powerful families are not popular. If they want to rebel, they will be traitors. The generals in the court are very loyal and will surely be able to eliminate the wicked for Your Majesty and restore a bright and just world.”
"good."
Emperor Hongde's lifelong wish was to eliminate powerful clans and aristocratic families, so that imperial power would no longer be hindered by them, and to create a peaceful and prosperous era.
"I hereby appoint you as the Vice Minister of the Chancellery, and you shall be fully in charge of this matter."
"I obey the order."
As expected, the aristocratic families couldn't sit still after the issuance of the Juntian Decree.
Wen Zhixuan had no background whatsoever, but because he knew some Taoist arts, he gained the emperor's trust and began to get arrogant, repeatedly opposing powerful families.
It's truly hateful that they've done this repeatedly.
If we're talking about Taoist mystic arts, can they compare to that little goddess from the Jiang family?
Although the direct line of the Jiang family was almost entirely wiped out, it was still a century-old family. Moreover, the Jiang family had served as generals for generations, and their ancestors had received many rewards, including land.
I don't believe Jiang Zhixu can sit still.
Jiang Zhixu suddenly found that his popularity had improved recently, and all the people who sought him out were important officials in the court.
"Lord Jiang is truly blessed to have a goddess reincarnated around him. The princess possesses extraordinary supernatural powers, far surpassing the mere mortal Wen Zhixuan. That boy, relying on the grace he once bestowed upon His Majesty, has become arrogant and reckless, constantly challenging others. Such a competitive and unrestrained nature will prevent him from achieving great things. It is not the behavior of a wise man."
"I've heard that he even humiliated the princess's maid to her face, talking about catching demons, but there's still no clear answer after all these years. This arrogant brat is bewitching His Majesty and is truly a calamity for our Great Yan. Lord Jiang has been His Majesty's study companion since childhood, and we share a bond as classmates. He is also His Majesty's cousin. He should be advising His Majesty."
"That young man surnamed Wen, I don't know where he came from, he just keeps fawning over me. I don't think he's from any orthodox sect, maybe he's some kind of evil cultivator. His Majesty is being bewitched by this evil spirit, and his behavior is becoming more and more improper."
These people are increasingly audacious in their speech, even daring to criticize the emperor behind his back.
“Since the princess is a goddess, she should kill this evil Taoist and restore peace to the world.”
“The princess is still young and innocent, and does not understand human nature and the ways of the world. The Duke should teach her with reason.”
Even goddesses can be fooled and manipulated.
"I've heard that Wen Zhixuan has some old grudges with your Jiang family. Although Jiang Qi is dead, he is a narrow-minded man. Who knows if he won't take revenge on the Duke of Anguo's mansion? His Majesty trusts him so much. If he is instigated by him in the future, how will Duke Jiang stand on his own feet?"
"I've also heard that the young man surnamed Wen used to be a slave in the Duke of E's mansion and has a grudge against Young Master Gu, the son-in-law of Duke Jiang."
They even dug up information about Jiang Qi and the Duke of E's mansion.
When Jiang Zhixu returned home with heavy steps, he found a guest in his house—Yao Cong, the newly appointed Crown Prince's Attendant.
Yao Cong never believed in gods or ghosts.
He didn't take the rumors of the goddess's reincarnation seriously at first, and even thought that it was a scheme set up by someone with ulterior motives.
As he heard more and more, he became increasingly restless.
Especially after Chen Xunzhi broke his teeth in front of his own house.
After much deliberation, he finally stepped through the gates of the Duke of Anguo's mansion.
"Princess, do demons and evil spirits truly exist in this world?"
"yes."
Jiang Shumiao nodded, cupping her face in her hands, her big eyes filled with sincerity, "Demons also cultivate the Tao, but most demons are hard to change and tend to go astray, so cultivators will kill them on sight."
Yao Cong had also heard about Jiang Shumiao's methods in dealing with the so-called Penglai immortal in the Xuan Room not long ago.
Although I felt my worldview was shattered, I still believed it to some extent.
"Could the princess possibly calculate my lifespan?"
Jiang Shumiao answered quickly, "Fifty-six, died on the battlefield. Oh dear, your cousin is eyeing your new wife. Hurry back and save her, or you'll be a widower."
Yao Cong was shocked. Acting before thinking, he turned and left without even saying goodbye to Jiang Zhixu who was passing by.
Jiang Zhixu: "??"
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