Chapter 169 Do you have a crush on him? If you marry him, you will be the queen, plotting against the saint family
"Master Jiang came in person to visit Qing'er. I hope you will forgive me for not going out to greet him."
An elder from the Tantai family led the way, bowing and speaking apologetically.
"You are too polite, elder."
"Miss Tan Tai and I hit it off right away and had a great conversation. These past few days, she took me on a tour around Feixian Island. When I heard that she was attacked last night, I was very worried and concerned. I wonder how Miss Tan Tai's injuries are now?" Jiang Lan asked.
As he spoke, he ordered his men behind him to deliver the healing medicine he had come to visit.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Jiang. Qing'er's condition has stabilized. Elder Tan Tai Xu from the Elders' Pavilion has rushed back and has personally examined her..." the elder replied.
Jiang Lan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Seeing that Jiang Lan was so concerned and worried about Tan Tai Qing, and that it didn't seem like he was pretending, many members of the Tan Tai family's eyes moved slightly.
Especially some young members of the tribe, they couldn't help but think of something.
In the past few days, Tan Tai Qing and Jiang Lan have been very close. Many cultivators and living beings have seen them appearing in some shops and restaurants, talking and laughing, walking side by side, like a perfect couple.
Jiang Lan is the son of the Prime Minister's Mansion, but he also has another identity, that is, Feng Jun of Da Xia, the husband of the current Queen of Da Xia.
He was so open about walking with Tan Tai Qing, did he really not care about his reputation? Was he not afraid that the news would reach the ears of Emperor Xia?
Or, as the outside world speculated, the current Emperor Xia was just a puppet manipulated by the Prime Minister's Mansion? Soon, in the courtyard, many members of the Tan Tai family, led by Tan Tai Xu, followed.
Helian Xiang and the people from the Gongsun family fell behind.
Although Jiang Lan is just a young guy, he represents the Prime Minister's Mansion after all, so he must be given enough face on the surface.
However, the people from the Helian family and the Gongsun family did not have as good a face as the people from the Tantai family.
Helian Xiang bowed immediately, said nothing more, and walked out with his clansmen with an indifferent expression.
The old woman from the Gongsun family said, "Brother Tan Tai Xu, I have to go back to my clan to report this matter. Afterwards, I will definitely cooperate with the Tan Tai family to find the real culprit who attacked and killed Qing'er."
"I won't continue to accompany you."
Neither Helian Xiang nor the old woman paid much attention when they passed by Jiang Lan.
After all, they are also big figures who hold great power in the saintly families behind them. Even when facing Jiang Lan's father Jiang Lintian, they have the same attitude. When they became famous all over the world, Jiang Lintian might not have been born yet.
Jiang Lan is just a young boy who is not even a fraction of their age.
Looking at this scene, Tan Tai Xu's face was gloomy and a little angry, but he didn't get angry.
"I hope Mr. Jiang will forgive me."
“The people from the Helian family and the Gongsun family are extremely resistant to the recent news circulating on Feixian Island, so their attitude is like this…” An elder from the Tantai family hurriedly explained when he saw this.
Jiang Lan smiled and said, "I can understand that the Saint Family has existed for more than ten thousand years. When the world was in chaos, they even came out to assist the emperor and establish order in the court. The Prime Minister's Mansion is naturally not worth the Saint Family's attention."
Although he said this, the people from the Tantai family present here all looked a little unnatural, and they could hear some dissatisfaction.
The Tan Tai family is also a family of saints, but even the Tan Tai family cannot say that they do not take the Prime Minister's Mansion seriously.
Tan Taixu then said, "The Gongsun family and the Helian family are not ambitious and complacent. Sooner or later they will be abandoned by the times."
"Master Jiang Lan is so young, yet he has such strength. He is a natural talent, a rare talent. It will not be a problem for him to catch up with Li Sheng in the future."
"Senior, you are too kind. My level of cultivation is not up to par. My grandfather's cultivation is unparalleled and unpredictable. How can I compare with him?" Jiang Lan smiled and waved his hand when he heard that.
The elders and clan members of the Tan Tai family heard some meaning from it. Tan Tai Xu, who was a powerful man, was one of the six elders of the Elders' Pavilion and held great power in the clan. He was in a high position and had great power. Even the clan leader had to listen to his opinions.
But he seemed to be trying to get close to Jiang Lan?
To be precise, it was because of that Li Sheng.
Tan Taixu said solemnly, "Many years ago, I unexpectedly met Li Sheng when I was overseas. I benefited a lot from listening to his words up close. Young Master Jiang Lan is Li Sheng's grandson and has come all the way to Feixian Island. I am indebted to Li Sheng and should personally welcome him, but the Elders' Pavilion has been busy with many matters these days and cannot get away."
"Now that Qing'er is injured, I have to trouble Master Jiang Lan to come and visit her in person. I feel really ashamed."
"Senior, please forgive me for joking. When I am away from home, I cannot rely on my grandfather's reputation everywhere." Jiang Lan said with a smile.
The members of the Tan Tai family and the four princes were amazed to see the two of them chatting and laughing freely, very casually, not affected by their cultivation level or seniority at all.
After all, he is one of the most powerful young nobles in the world, and yet he is so calm in the face of a powerful person.
The elders of the Tan Tai family did not dare to act so casually in front of a powerful figure like Tan Tai Xu.
And they could see that Tan Taixu's attitude towards Jiang Lan was not like that of a junior, but rather like that of a peer.
Many members of the Tantai family became active in their thinking.
Afterwards, Jiang Lan asked about the details of Tan Tai Qing's attack.
Tan Tai Xu's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not hide anything. In front of the four princes, he recounted what the Tan Tai family had learned.
"Helian Wen, the Sixth Young Master of the Helian Family, is still alive?"
They were extremely surprised and shocked.
The incident in which Helian Wen stole the sacred object from the Elders' Pavilion and finally jumped off a cliff to his death was a hot topic on Feixian Island and was known to everyone.
Everyone thought that he was doomed to die. How could humans survive in the depths of the Demonic Abyss filled with demonic energy?
"Not only is he not dead, he also deceived her into going away on the pretext of meeting Qing'er, and then launched a surprise attack on her, severely injuring her..." Several elders of the Tantai family shook their heads.
At this time, Tan Tai Qing, supported by her maid, also walked out of the room. She was wearing a light yellow skirt, a snail-shaped bun, and a little makeup on her fair face. She looked much better.
"I was wondering why Qing'er hadn't come out yet. Turns out she still needs to dress up..."
"Why? Are you worried that Master Jiang Lan will see your sickly look?" Tan Taixu joked with a smile.
"grandfather……"
Tan Tai Qing seemed to be a little embarrassed by his words, with a faint blush on her face. Then she bowed to Jiang Lan and said, "Qing'er greets Mr. Jiang."
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Jiang. Qing'er's injuries have improved a lot now."
"That Helian Wen is really ruthless. Don't worry, Miss Tan Tai. I will order people to help you search for his whereabouts and find him." Jiang Lan sighed slightly.
"Qing'er was too careless and trusted him, which is why he suddenly attacked her."
"I thought he..."
Tan Tai Qing's eyes were as clear as rippling water, and it seemed as if her eyes could speak. But when she said this, she couldn't help but feel a little sad and fell silent.
"Hmph, until now, the Helian family has been concealing the truth and refusing to hand over Helian Wen's life lamp. I saw that old man Helian Xiang hurried here just to confirm whether the letter was written in Helian Wen's handwriting. With his level of cultivation, how could he not recognize it?" An elder of the Tantai family was very angry.
The rest of the Tantai family members were also filled with indignation.
"If the Helian family insists on protecting Helian Wen, it will be extremely difficult to confirm his identity..." Jiang Lan also shook his head slightly.
Tan Taixu said coldly, "No matter what, the Helian family will definitely give Qing'er an explanation. We can't just let this go."
"I will put pressure on the Elders' Pavilion. Even if the Helian family doesn't want to, they have to hand over Helian Wen's life lantern and announce it to the world..."
After that, he gave the order in front of Jiang Lan and gave the order.
All the members of the Tantai family also withdrew.
Jiang Lan stayed at the strong request of the elders of the Tantai family and decided to have lunch before leaving.
His visit to Tan Tai Qing was only secondary. His main purpose was to contact Tan Tai Xu, the powerful figure in the Elders' Pavilion.
In the original plot, Tan Tai Xu was ruthless and profit-driven, not much worse than Tan Tai Qing.
It was with his help that Helian Wen succeeded in stealing the sacred object of the Elders' Pavilion, the Three Saints Heart Refining Pill.
Jiang Lan contacted him just to determine his attitude towards himself and the other two saintly families.
Now it seems that it is just as he expected.
Tan Taixu's public display of goodwill and closeness was the most important signal in Jiang Lan's eyes, and it would also be the most crucial step in his next move.
As one of the six elders of the Elders' Pavilion, Tan Tai Xu must know the prophecies left by the three ancient saints. He understands that the Demon Abyss cannot be sealed, and the formation patterns left therein will be broken sooner or later. It is only a matter of time before the demonic disaster comes again.
The only way for the Tantai family to survive the demonic disaster is to withdraw in advance.
However, with the current strength of the Tan Tai family, if they want to move away the small world where the entire clan is located, they will inevitably lose all the accumulation of thousands of years.
During the migration and evacuation, they may also be attacked and ambushed by the enemy, and their long-standing foundation may collapse and be destroyed in an instant.
If the small world wants to jump in the turbulence of space, it must have a huge amount of magic power as support. Without a saint in charge, it is almost impossible to activate the small world.
Tan Taixu mentioned his grandfather Li Ran in front of him many times today, and he must be making plans for the next step.
If one wants to evacuate safely, the safest way is naturally to have a contemporary saint to protect and guide them.
Tan Taixu then wanted to get in touch with his grandfather Li Ran through Jiang Lan.
"Qing'er, you and Jiang Lan have been getting close recently. How is your relationship?"
In the courtyard, after everyone had left, Tan Tai Xu did not leave.
After dismissing many maids and servants, he put his hands behind his back and asked about Tan Tai Qing.
"What do you mean, grandfather?" Tan Tai asked with her head lowered, as if she didn't understand.
"What do you think of Jiang Lan? I want to hear what you really think." Tan Taixu changed the way he asked the question.
"Replying to Grandfather, Jiang Lan is not the same as the rumored image of a dandy second-generation rich man. He is gentle and amiable in his speech, well-mannered, knowledgeable, and has profound cultivation. If they really fight, Qing'er may not be able to beat him." Tan Tai Qing seemed to think about it for a moment, then answered honestly.
Tan Taixu smiled and said, "Qing'er, it's rare for you to have such a high opinion of a man, but he is indeed not simple. I have observed his cultivation, and I still feel that I can't see through him..."
"Besides, seeing as he came to visit in person today, he seems to care about you, Qing'er."
Tan Tai Qing remained silent.
"Do you have a good impression of him?" Tan Taixu suddenly asked.
Tan Tai Qing was startled, then shook his head and said, "Qing'er only wants to pursue the great way in this life, and has no feelings for men and women in his heart."
Tan Taixu sighed and said, "That's really a pity."
Tan Tai Qing raised her eyes and looked at him with some confusion.
Tan Taixu said, "Failure to kill Helian Wen is a small matter. It won't be long before the Helian family will cease to exist. A mere Helian Wen can't cause any waves at all."
"The most important thing now is the future of our family. I've thought about it carefully, and today I saw that Jiang Lan's concern for you doesn't seem fake, so for the sake of the family, I can only let you make sacrifices."
Tan Tai Qing was startled and felt that these words were a bit puzzling.
Why did he bring up the topic of sacrificing himself? "What does grandpa mean by that?" She frowned.
Tan Taixu turned to look at her and said, "The family may need to form an alliance with the Xiangguo Mansion."
Tan Tai Qing's heart skipped a beat and he suddenly thought of something.
"Grandfather, I want to become a female saint in the future, carry the glory of my family, and lead my family to another peak. Are you planning to have me marry into the Prime Minister's Mansion? Moreover, Jiang Lan has already married the Empress of Great Xia, are you going to let me go over and be her concubine?" She did not hide the shock and disbelief in her eyes.
"The Queen of Great Xia is nothing more than a puppet. Don't worry about her. If you marry her, you will be the queen. After the changes in the Demon Abyss, the seal inside will disintegrate in half a year at the earliest and three years at the latest. When the demonic disaster breaks out, there will be nothing left on Feixian Island, let alone the three great families."
"If you were given a hundred years, it would be enough for you to grow, but now there is no time. Before the demonic disaster breaks out, you must try every possible way to get the family evacuated. You are smart and you know that in today's world, only one person can help the family." Tan Tai Xu sighed, feeling a little helpless.
If they had no other choice, how could the Tan Tai family abandon a genius with the potential to be a female saint? Over the years, they had poured so much effort and resources into Tan Tai Qing, and only they knew it in their hearts.
If they abandon the small world where their clan is located and evacuate, that is actually possible, but there will be no small world as a foundation for support.
Can a saintly family still be called a saintly family? How is it different from an ordinary aristocratic family? Tan Tai Qing gritted her teeth. She was not stupid. When Tan Tai Xu said that the demonic disaster would break out in three years at the latest, she already understood the consequences.
There is no time, no time for her to grow.
In three years, you want her to become a saint? This is simply a foolish dream.
Not to mention that there may be other abnormal changes during this period, which may cause the demonic disaster to break out prematurely.
"Besides marriage, is there no other way? As long as there are enough benefits, we can definitely ask the Taiyi Sect to take action."
"Moreover, grandfather, how can you guarantee that after the marriage between the Tan Tai family and the Xiangguo Mansion, the family will not be swallowed up and cannibalized by the Xiangguo Mansion?" Tan Tai Qing was still unwilling to accept this result.
"As long as you, Qing'er, become a saint in the future, this situation will not happen, so you are the most suitable candidate." Tan Taixu looked at her with an unquestionable tone.
Tan Tai Qing's eyes were filled with resentment and anger, and he said, "That's just the best case scenario. How can I allow others to snore beside my bed? How can the Xiangguo Mansion let me become a saint?"
"So there is still Jiang Lan, right? Don't you think he cares about you? Helian Wen is hailed as the future hope of the Helian family, but he is being played around by you. Why can't Jiang Lan do the same?" said Tan Tai Xu.
Tan Taiqing was suddenly speechless, and her jade hands clenched tightly. She was playing with Jiang Lan? Who would be played by whom at that time was still unknown.
She felt that her grandfather had greatly underestimated Jiang Lan's strength and means.
But there are some things that cannot be said and can only be kept deep in the heart, just like her secrets and ambitions.
"Let's leave it at this for now. The family hasn't made a decision yet, but as long as I speak, the matter will be settled. You can also think of a solution yourself." Tan Taixu waved his hand and left the courtyard.
"I don't want to be anyone's tool, not even for my family."
Tan Tai Qing looked at Tan Tai Xu's departing back, with a cold look in his eyes and his hands clenched.
Just as an undercurrent was surging in the land of the Tan Tai family.
In the outside world, the news that Helian Wen, the former sixth son of the Helian family, had assassinated Tan Tai Qing soon spread to Feixian Island, causing a great sensation.
With the deliberate promotion of the Tan Tai family, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys in just half a day.
Many people still didn’t know who Helian Wen was, but soon after the local residents of Feixian Island explained to them, they learned his identity and were shocked.
The sixth son of the Helian family, a genius and a great man, and also Tan Tai Qing's fiancé.
Unfortunately, after his theft of the sacred object from the Elders' Pavilion was exposed, he fled to the Demonic Abyss and jumped down.
This incident became a disgrace to the Helian family, and was secretly ridiculed by countless people.
Such a person actually appeared in such a dignified saint family, which really brought shame to the saint family.
In the beginning, the Helian family spent a lot of manpower to calm the matter down, and until now, it has become a taboo topic.
But who would have thought that after so many years, Helian Wen, who was supposed to be dead, would reappear and sneak attack Tan Tai Qing, causing him serious injuries...
According to the news spread by the Tantai family, Helian Wen even colluded with the demons and used the demons' unique skills.
The sensation caused by this news was truly explosive.
One stone can cause a thousand waves.
The Helian family also had to come out to refute the rumor, saying that it was false, that Helian Wen had already died, and that someone else had attacked Tan Tai Qing, most likely a disguised remnant of the demon clan, and definitely not Helian Wen himself.
Another saintly family, the Gongsun family, also came out to explain, saying that the matter still needed to be investigated and that people should not speak rashly, in order to avoid falling into the trap of the demons and destroying the original relationship between the three major families.
More people are inclined to believe that Tan Tai Qing was attacked and killed by someone who disguised himself as Helian Wen. After all, with Helian Wen's strength at the time, and when he was seriously injured, he would definitely die if he jumped into the Demon Abyss.
For a time, the situation on Feixian Island was turbulent and all kinds of speculations and statements emerged.
Previously, Jiang Lan was attacked and killed by the barbarians on the long street. Not long after that, the demons also seemed to have appeared, and they were probably hiding in the dark.
Many monks who came to Feixian Island to explore resources also boarded cargo ships and left this troubled place.
In many places in Zhongtianzhou, many spies from immortal sects passed the news back, causing a great sensation.
In the Chengming Palace in Jingyang City, the capital of the Great Xia Empire.
Emperor Xia was dealing with memorials to the emperor while listening to Chunlan's report beside him with a frown on his face.
"Is Feixian Island already in such chaos?"
Chunlan said respectfully, "It wouldn't have come to this, but the three great saint families are no longer as harmonious as they once were. It's not uncommon for families to fight overtly and covertly."
"The Tan Tai family was ostracized by the other two saint families because they were close to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Tan Tai Qing is well-known on Feixian Island and has countless admirers. Many people believe that she will become a female saint in the future. It is normal for the Tan Tai family to be furious after the attack this time..."
Emperor Xia threw the memorial on the desk and said calmly, "Beauty is a disaster, that's how it is. Jiang Lan is also very close to her."
Chunlan paid attention to Emperor Xia's expression, but couldn't tell whether she was happy or angry. She could only choose her words carefully and whispered, "Lord Feng will inevitably come into contact with others because of the Demon Abyss matter, and Tan Tai Qing is in charge of patrolling the Demon Abyss, so..."
The implication is that Jiang Lan had to do that because he had something else to do.
Emperor Xia waved his hands irritably, interrupting her and saying, "I understand. You don't need to explain for Jiang Lan. Besides, why would I care who he gets close to?"
Chunlan smiled bitterly and shook her head gently.
"Oh, go get me a copy of Tan Tai Qing's portrait. I want to see what she looks like and whether she deserves such a reputation."
Emperor Xia rested his elbows on the desk, his plump white chin resting on his palm. He looked outside the palace for a moment, suddenly thought of something, and gave orders.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chunlan smiled, then lowered her head and retreated respectfully.
Emperor Xia looked outside the palace with a dim gaze.
The situation on Feixian Island is chaotic, and isn't the current situation in Daxia the same?
The Tianxia Alliance was plotting something behind the scenes, so she sent the Heaven Monitoring Department and the Immortal Suppression Department to resolve the issue. Not long after, all kinds of rumors emerged in another area, including rumors that the heaven was angry, there would be a severe drought for several years, and no harvest.
She was indeed made very sick.
This feeling is like a buzzing fly that keeps flying in front of your eyes, but you can't kill it.
In addition, the news of the advent of the Seven Stars had spread throughout Zhongtian Province at some point in time.
In order to find the origin of the Seven Stars, some holy places and sects in other states sent elders and disciples here, who were undisciplined and unrestrained.
There was a great commotion in many places in Daxia.
Although Emperor Xia also sent people to secretly investigate and search for the origin of the Seven Stars, there was no clue so far, like a headless fly.
She was also thinking that if Jiang Lan was around, perhaps he would have some solutions and clues, and she wouldn't have to work so hard.
Although he had only been away from the imperial capital for a short time, Emperor Xia always felt that time had passed very slowly and he became inexplicably bored.
After getting used to having him around and relying on him, I now feel lost when alone.
Obviously, she was carrying everything alone at the beginning.
Queen Xia took out a crystal clear and warm jade talisman from her bosom. Looking at the communication jade talisman, she hesitated again and again, and finally put it back.
The situation on Feixian Island is not optimistic now, so it’s better not to disturb him...
But, didn't he ever think of asking himself about the current situation of Daxia? Or asking himself? Emperor Xia was inexplicably angry.
In the study room of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Prime Minister Jiang Lintian was holding a jade slip in his hand.
"Lan'er's ambition is bigger than I thought. But if his plan succeeds, the benefits will definitely be great."
"The heritage of the Saint Family that spans over ten thousand years is not the most important thing. The most important thing is this small world."
"With my father's current cultivation strength, it is not difficult to open up another small world. Although it takes time, the trouble lies in management and development. A small world that has been managed for ten thousand years has much more potential than a newly opened small world..."
"But this move is also extremely risky, and I dare not act rashly."
This jade slip contains some of Jiang Lan’s plans and intentions.
Jiang Lan's current strength is definitely not enough to plot against a sage family, so he must find a way to get his father's help.
In addition, Jiang Lintian must inform Li Ran of this matter and let him know.
Soon, he took the jade slip and without hesitation, took out the jade talisman for communication and informed his wife Li Qingshu of the matter, who then informed his father Li Ran.
This is a serious matter and we cannot afford to be careless.
(End of this chapter)
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