Just as Zheng Ya was learning about the situation in the Dali Dynasty through Liu Yuan and formulating a countermeasure plan, the winds in the capital changed.
Rumors spread in the cold wind that Zheng Ya was cruel and ruthless, relying on the power of the immortal sect to tear apart Prince Rong, and that the forced seizure of Fuxianglou, which was under Prince Rong's control, was proof of this.
Prince Rong, being benevolent and loving towards the people, argued with Zheng Ya to avoid harming the innocent, which provoked Zheng Ya to swiftly kill him. Zheng Ya publicly beheaded several of Prince Rong's bodyguards, seemingly testing the royal family's attitude and plotting something sinister.
In response, the royal family issued an edict to post a notice clarifying the personal feud between Zheng Ya and Prince Rong, which involved secrets of the Immortal Sect and the presence of corrupt officials under Prince Rong, causing a misunderstanding and warning the world not to spread rumors.
Furthermore, we warn the world that anyone who speaks ill of or disrespects members of the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect will bear the consequences.
The imperial edict caused an uproar, with many people privately speculating that the royal family was flattering the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect, implying something far-reaching.
On the surface, they protect the interests of Zheng Ya and the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect while suppressing Prince Rong.
Secretly instigate conflict and seek personal gain?
The vast majority of people believe that Prince Rong, in order to maintain his princely dignity, must kill Zheng Ya to avenge his previous humiliation and rebuild his image as a benevolent and righteous person.
However, the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect is a behemoth that Prince Rong sought revenge against Zheng Ya for, and it is not to be trifled with. They will definitely use others to kill him or hire someone to do it.
A crisis is looming over Zheng Ya, and many are watching from the sidelines, while others are stirring up trouble with ulterior motives.
The royal family tacitly accepted this phenomenon.
The Great Yan Dynasty's army was pressing in, and the border was in dire need of help.
Upon receiving the imperial decree, Wu Wei immediately rushed to the border to defend against the enemy. After seeing off the eunuch who delivered the decree, Liu Qingyun returned to the main hall and asked, "Princess, the border is in dire need of attention. What should we do?"
"Order the three armies to prepare food at midnight tonight and rush to the border at dawn." Wu Wei paced back and forth in the main hall, lightly patting his forehead as he gave the order, looking troubled.
After sending a messenger to the military camp to convey the military order, Liu Qingyun returned to the main hall and said, "Princess, how should we handle the matter of cooperating with Zheng Ya when we go to the border?"
"Zheng Ya came from a poor background, but since his rise to power, he has had a smooth life and has developed all kinds of products by relying on his three superpowers."
This led him to achieve glory in the world, reaping a bountiful harvest of fame, fortune, and luck.
This means that the rumors circulating about Zheng Ya are nothing more than attempts to use cause and effect to bind Zheng Ya and the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect, and they have all miscalculated.
Zheng Ya has no connection to cause and effect, otherwise he wouldn't have made this princess go to such lengths to scheme against him and bring him to his knees. Now things are complicated." Wu Wei analyzed the situation with exhaustion, feeling utterly lost and helpless.
Liu Qingyun said in surprise, "So, Princess, the only way to control Zheng Ya is to use your special ability cultivation techniques?"
"No, there is another way to force Zheng Ya to submit."
The Fu clan is exerting clan pressure, using blood ties and filial piety to suppress Zheng Ya's kindness and force him to protect his personal reputation, leaving him no choice but to submit.
"Unfortunately, that belongs only to the Fu family, and this princess can't learn it!" Wu Wei sighed, her eyes shining as if she had a solution.
This startled Liu Qingyun, who asked, "What has the princess thought of?"
"Yes, I do have some ideas."
"Perhaps I can find Fu Zhen and Fu She, and then make some moves on the border battlefield. I won't have to worry about not being able to control Zheng Ya, humph!" Wu Wei came up with a perfect plan.
Liu Qingyun asked in surprise, "No, Princess, we are about to head to the border to defend against the enemy. How can we have the time, energy, and manpower to find Fu Zhen and Fu She and use them to manipulate Zheng Ya?"
"Haha, this princess is not to be trifled with. Drones can be used for three days in this world, but they will not rot if stored in an independent space."
"As for Fu Zhen and Fu She's escape from their family, it was already being monitored by drones arranged by this princess. Let's make use of them!" Wu Wei, with her wisdom in hand, changed her previous worries and smiled like a spring flower.
Liu Qingyun said excitedly, "In this way, the princess will have two ways to control Zheng Ya, and there's no need to worry about Zheng Ya not submitting."
I'm afraid that Zheng Ya will be hunted down by various forces..."
"No, your concern for Zheng Ya's safety is completely unnecessary."
Not to mention that Zheng Ya currently possesses four puppet pills, which is equivalent to having four substitutes and four extra lives, making him less likely to die.
Zheng Ya possesses time and space abilities, whether it's escaping through the air or accelerating time transfer, these are his signature skills for survival.
Besides, he would definitely survive until he accumulated enough luck and cultivated to the peak of the second level of supernatural ability, making preparations to return to the Qian Yuan Continent at any time. Only then would he leave the capital and encounter a death crisis, allowing him to return directly to the Qian Yuan Continent without dying. Wu Wei wasn't worried about Zheng Ya dying, but rather that Zheng Ya would run away prematurely, jeopardizing his own future.
Liu Qingyun frowned and said, "No wonder Zheng Ya stayed in the capital. He fabricated the story of the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect backing him up, creating a powerful persona that prevented various forces from daring to touch him in the capital."
He's quite the schemer!
"Yes, Kyoto is the capital of the Great Li Dynasty. The royal family cannot allow Zheng Ya to die in Kyoto and incur the wrath of the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect."
Other forces, now with the added fear of the royal family, dared not touch Zheng Ya.
However, the royal family also knew that pushing Zheng Ya to leave the capital was the way of imperial power and checks and balances. In any case, the royal family sent Zheng Ya puppet pills on the surface, but in reality, it was to curry favor with the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect and establish a karmic connection. They were not worried that Zheng Ya would be killed and the cooperation with the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect would be severed.
In short, Zheng Ya brought this upon himself, and his future will be bleak. Let's wait and see! Wu Wei was certain of Zheng Ya's future.
Liu Qingyun shook her head and sighed: "I'm afraid Zheng Ya still doesn't know that the Puppet Pill is the Achilles' heel that all the forces are plotting against him."
After all, only members of the clan with blood ties can take the Puppet Pill to become substitutes.
With spies from various factions keeping a close eye on the Fu clan, it's as if they've got Zheng Ya's double under their noses. Even if Zheng Ya possesses the life-saving skills the princess mentioned, escaping death won't be easy, will it?
"Well, there's nothing we can do about it. I hope he won't disappoint me, will he?" Wu Wei stood up and replied, preparing to pack her clothes and head to the military camp.
The entire city of Kyoto seemed to be shrouded in a tense, pre-war atmosphere, with a sense of unease and people hurrying by.
The chill of the evening wind was invisibly amplified.
In the cold twilight, amidst the snow-covered slave market, a figure flashed across the gray street, stirring up a flurry of snow as he passed, before disappearing from sight.
With a few swift movements, the figure appeared and disappeared within two or three hundred meters of the slave market's office building's secret vault, taking away three slave contracts. Then, the figure flashed into the dungeon, knocked out the three people corresponding to the contracts, and disappeared with the person in the blink of an eye, all within three seconds.
People came and went, leaving only a gust of snow-covered wind that howled past.
The stewards and slaves, chilled by the snow and cold wind, huddled together, rubbing their hands and covering their faces to keep warm, and found nothing.
At this moment, Fu Lian returned, but was stopped at the entrance of Fuxiang Restaurant by Liu Yuan: "Viscount Fu, my master does not receive guests at night. Please leave."
“Well, it’s fine if Ya Ge’er doesn’t see guests after dark. You can convey my message to Ya Ge’er that our clansmen have been framed and are being harmed by rumors. Please ask Ya Ge’er to return to the clan and dispel the rumors.” Fu Lian said confidently.
Having seen the arrogant faces of spoiled brats before, Liu Yuan remained unmoved and cupped his hands, saying, "Don't worry, Lord Fu, I will convey your message exactly as it was. Please return!"
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