Chapter 136 Weiyuan Marquis Mansion
The chief priest was interrupted by the wife of the tribe leader, but he did not show any fear: "Chief, as the chief priest of the Yan tribe, I have always been fair and just in my work, never hiding anything, and always caring about the stability of the tribe.
Everyone has witnessed this strange phenomenon today. Even if I say it's a coincidence, will the people in these tribes believe it? If one day, because of my flattering words, the Yan tribe falls into disaster, then my sin will be great."
"High Priest, what you said is a bit alarmist, as if any disaster in the future will be caused by my daughter. We don't want to bear the blame.
How about this! Since you said Miss Yan is still alive, then send someone to look for her. If she can't be found within six months, then my daughter can only reluctantly become the Saint.
"Chief, to prevent people from saying that I, your stepmother, don't care about your biological daughter, you should quickly send someone to retrieve Yan Lingzhi. I don't want the people in the tribe to misunderstand me as the chief's wife." Jin Pingting's eyes flickered, and she spoke calmly.
She also saw the people below whispering and discussing with suspicion on their faces, which forced her to say this for now. If she forced herself to continue, she was afraid that these believers would become disloyal to her and her husband.
"Madam, what you said is absolutely right. I will send someone to look for Lingzhi later. It would be best if she is alright.
"It's all her mother's fault. She insisted on believing in those Qiang people's gods and praying for peace, and in the end, she got hurt! Not only did she get herself killed, but she also lost her daughter. My eldest son also disappeared while trying to find her and her daughter. Alas!"
Yan Beihai seemed to be complaining in a distressed manner, but the gloom in his eyes betrayed his coldness.
On the third day after Shangguan Lan arrived in the capital, the army that had conquered the east returned triumphantly to the capital city of Fanyi.
At this time, he and the officials from the capital were standing on both sides of the palace gate, ready to line up to welcome the great general Mu Xingci, who had made great military achievements.
As the thunderous trumpets sounded, several generals in armor walked in from Dexuan Gate, and the one in the lead was the most prominent.
Because only his armor was silver-white, an attire that showed off his identity and status, and knowing that he was a great hero who destroyed two countries, people couldn't help but respect him as soon as they saw him.
Mu Xingci walked straight ahead in the middle of the palace avenue, accepting greetings from his colleagues. He was extremely glorious and majestic. The royal family gave him the greatest honor, allowing him to get the due rewards and recognition for his years of fighting.
Not only was there a grand celebration banquet in the palace, but the people of the entire city were also beating drums and setting off firecrackers to celebrate the unification of the world. The arrival of this day was bound to be recorded in history books for future generations to pass on.
The next day after the excitement was quiet, but the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion became lively. Everyone in the mansion was preparing a family banquet to welcome back their son who had not returned home for many years.
In the main courtyard of the Marquis' Mansion, Mu Xingci was entertaining Shangguan Lan, a visitor from afar.
"Shangguan Lan, have you been doing well recently?" Mu Xingci, wearing a blue robe, looked at his subordinate sitting opposite him.
"Thanks to the Marquis, I am living a good life." Shangguan Lan replied with a faint smile.
"It's been four or five years since we last met. Time flies."
"Your Majesty has had a very difficult time these past few years, and I worry about you every day."
“It was indeed hard work, but fortunately the great thing has been accomplished, and it was all worth it.
"Let's get back to the point, Shangguan Lan. I've always remembered what I promised you, but I've just returned to the capital, and the current emperor is in poor health, so I can't go to the Eastern Qiang area anytime soon. You'll have to put your matter on hold for now," Mu Xingci said sternly.
"I understand. When the emperor fainted at the celebration banquet yesterday, I knew that the Marquis would not be able to leave the capital for a while. The Marquis does not need to feel sorry for my little thing." Shangguan Lan said.
"I'm glad you understand. I didn't realize he had become so ill. It's really worrying."
"Your Majesty, don't worry too much. The Emperor is blessed by fate. He will be fine."
"I hope so. Shangguan Lan, the spies I arranged for the Yan Clan sent me news two days ago."
Shangguan Lan was shocked when he heard this: "I wonder if there is any important news over there?"
It was difficult for him, a local, to penetrate the Yan clan, but this marquis was able to do it, which made him admire him.
"A few days ago, your Yan tribe held a consecration ceremony, but as soon as the ceremony began, many problems arose. Various signs indicated that the gods did not recognize the concubine as a saint.
The failure of this replacement also means that Yan Beihai's legitimate daughter is still alive. The high priest suggested finding someone first and postponing the ordination ceremony. If no one is found after six months, then the only option is to let the concubine daughter become the saint of the Yan tribe.
"So my sister is really still alive?" Shangguan Lan's face lit up with joy.
Mu Xingci looked at his somewhat happy expression and continued to say something disheartening: "Do you think what he said is credible?"
"What do you mean, Lord?"
Mu Xingci laughed and said, "Do you really think that the frequent incidents in the ordination ceremony are really the manifestation of the gods? Let me tell you the truth! This marquis did not allow the ordination ceremony in the Yan tribe to succeed, just to weaken Yan Beihai's influence in the local tribe.
Only by making the people of your Yan tribe believe that the concubine is an ominous person can the power of Yan Beihai be completely destroyed.
During this period, no matter whether your sister is really alive or not, she cannot go back to be a saint, because she is just an excuse to prevent the ordination ceremony.
"In six months, when that concubine's daughter is ordained again, I will have time to deal with them. I will then bring disaster upon the Yan tribe and crush the forces that believe in the Yan tribe leader and the piety of those believers."
Shangguan Lan was very excited when he heard the plan of the man in front of him. When he reached a consensus with the Marquis of Weiyuan, he didn't actually have much hope. He just took a blind gamble, thinking that if the marquis did not fulfill his promise, the worst that could happen was that they would go their separate ways.
Unexpectedly, he, the great general, had already made plans for the Yanshan army as soon as he returned from a great victory. This spirit of keeping one's word was worthy of the helmsman of the Mu family army, and he couldn't help but feel grateful.
"My Lord, I am deeply grateful that you are taking the trouble to care for me. Compared to you, I am much more useless. In the past two years, I have tried to plant a few spies in Yanshan, but they were all driven away.
I wonder how you, Lord, managed to do this? The Yan tribe doesn't allow strangers to enter, and you can even control the success or failure of the ordination ceremony. I really don't understand this, Lord, so please enlighten me."
Mu Xingci looked into his curious eyes and said casually, "Shangguan Lan, some things need to be flexible. Since we can't plant a secret agent, why not bribe one from within their ranks?"
"Bribe? The people in the Yan tribe are all loyal believers of Yan Beihai. How can they be bribed so easily?" Shangguan Lan asked in surprise.
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