This is the confidence that S-class superpowers give me.
In short, everyone is much more relaxed now than at the beginning. Even though they are trapped in this church and can't get out, it's hard to see anyone as anxious and restless as ants on a hot pan.
"I hope it's really as the saintess said, that nothing will happen... Please, God..."
Which god do you worship?
"Of course it's the Holy Fire Cat God!"
"That's alright... Speaking of which, I suddenly remembered, didn't someone say before that these outsiders were actually the great heroes in the fight against the sea god?"
"Yes, yes, I've heard about it too, but neither the Papacy nor the Royal Family has confirmed whether it's true or not... However, it seems that the story of the Poseidon Stone originated from their trading posts?"
"Who knows? The Papacy and the royal family did it too."
"Sigh... I don't think as much as you guys do. I just hope the Holy Fire Cat Cult can continue to operate. They give out food every day... Speaking of which, I'm getting hungry. Did any of you bring any food?"
"What food are you bringing? Wasn't it bread that was given out today?"
"Oh yeah, then I'm just going to eat, eat, eat, eat!"
...
Looking at it this way, everyone actually hopes that Xu Shi and the others are safe and sound. To use a less-than-pleasant phrase, isn't this a case of "whoever feeds me is my mother"?
However, what they didn't know was that Xu Shi and his party, who were "escorted out" by the royal knights, immediately sat in the carriage as soon as they stepped out and started chatting casually with the people who had come to arrest them.
"You've arrived right on time, Commander Chen."
Xu Shi was very satisfied with the other party's performance. He reached out and patted the other party's shoulder, saying, "It's just that your acting skills still need to be improved. Ordinary people can't see anything wrong with it, but from my perspective, your acting is a bit too obvious and it's easy to give yourself away."
"Mr. Xu is right, I didn't know how to act anyway."
Knight Commander Chen shook his head and said, "It's just that the Grand Duke and His Majesty gave me instructions, so I had to come... Your acting skills are quite good, though."
"You're much more interesting than your brother; you even know how to flatter?"
“These are my heartfelt words.”
"I'm hungry..."
Xia Ke'an didn't care what her bad father was saying to the other person, and instead listlessly leaned on Pan Ling's lap. "Will they prepare food for us when we go to the palace?"
The foolish disciple twitched his lips. Was this still the same saintess who remained unmoved even when the building was about to collapse, and who could easily calm people's hearts with just a few words?
You're the best actress, aren't you... Anyway, even though she now knows that the other person is an old lady who pretends to be young every day, no, I mean, a big sister, she still couldn't help but reach out and ruffle the other person's hair, comforting her like a child, "Yes, yes, if they don't have any, they'll make some for you."
"Great! I didn't get enough of that cake from last time!"
Upon hearing this, the elderly woman was completely revitalized and almost jumped for joy.
Pan Ling was both amused and exasperated, but she had to admit that her junior sister was cuter when she was small...
It's not that the adult isn't pretty, it's just that he gives off a slightly seductive vibe, which makes her feel a little jealous...
...
Amidst laughter and conversation, the convoy "escorting prisoners" entered the palace grounds.
As the saying goes, if you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way. The group that "organized an illegal assembly" naturally had to go through the motions in jail... But it was obvious that everything had been arranged there beforehand, and it was no less luxurious than a vacation suite.
The white-haired loli finally got to eat the cake she had been longing for, while Xu Shi, as the "organizer of the gathering," was specially isolated and taken away for questioning.
Then, the next day.
Dongfang Xiao then convened a grand court assembly, a rare occurrence, demanding that all civil and military officials attend; those who did not attend today were not required to attend in the future.
Her topic was also very simple and direct.
"Recently, I have heard that a group of outsiders named Xu Shi held a private gathering, distributing supplies under the name of the 'Holy Fire Cat Cult' to win over the people."
She sat solemnly on the throne, with a female official beside her reading the decree: "According to the law, this act is an unforgivable crime. However, last night I personally met with Xu Shi and had a long talk with him. I realized that his teachings are for the benefit of all people, and I also remember that he had rendered meritorious service in the war against the sea god. Therefore, I will not pursue the matter."
"Moreover, the current situation is turbulent, the fate of the world is changing, the divine artifacts are changing, and the lives of the people are in dire straits. Therefore, I wish to introduce new learning from overseas to bring about change and development for the empire."
"In view of this, I wish to appoint Xu Shi as Imperial Tutor and grant him the title of Earl. His religion also has the function of guiding people towards goodness, so it shall be temporarily established as the state religion. This is my decree."
The edict was short, but it was enough to leave everyone present speechless.
What the hell did I just hear?!
The common people might not know who Xu Shi was, but these princes and ministers certainly did—he had personally demonstrated his weaponry to them back then!
At that time, Cheng Gujian had already defied public opinion and begun to accept and promote these novelties... So this point was not important in Dongfang Xiao's edict. Instead, it seemed like he was just saying it after the fact, or just reciting it again.
The truly important thing is something else: you want to become his disciple and establish his sect as the state religion?
No one present was a fool; everyone knew that this was their Empress, who was planning to completely break with the Papacy.
No wonder the little empress is making such a big fuss today—if she doesn't make a big fuss about this, what else is worth making a big fuss about?
After learning this, everyone looked at Cheng Gujian, who was standing to the side, to see what his attitude was.
The other person simply sat on the offered seat with their eyes closed, nodding intentionally or unintentionally, clearly indicating their agreement.
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