Free Web NovelChapter 1826: Chapter 599: Undercurrent
He definitely hopes that Lu Luanti can inherit the title of Crown Prince and extend the bloodline and imperial succession of the Crown Prince.
However, Lu Yuan knows that his elder brother simply wants to avenge the Crown Prince and those former comrades who died in battle.
He harbors a deep hatred for the Daning Dynasty and Emperor Jianyuan. How would he care about the imperial succession of Daning?
"This is obvious."
Lu Chen snorted softly, a hint of astonishment and anger appearing in his eyes: "This time someone has been sowing discord at Luanyi’s place. They intend to use Luanyi as a banner to unite the hearts of the remaining old and young of Daning, but how can I permit it?"
He looked at Lu Luanti, who was evidently a bit unsettled at the top of the imperial steps, a certain worry growing within him.
Lu Chen thought to himself, oh Li’er, indeed, you are the posthumous daughter of the Crown Prince.
Yet you have never received any favor from the Daning Royal Family nor have any relation to Emperor Jianyuan.
Do not, by any means, commit a foolish act because of your bloodline——
You can only be my daughter, from childhood till now and henceforth!
"I will investigate thoroughly."
Lu Yuan contemplated deeply, then nodded heavily: "Elder brother is absolutely right, this is indeed not good for Luanyi. But there’s no need for undue concern; Luanyi is wise and sensible, a girl who understands the situation.
Moreover, His Majesty excels in martial prowess, able to suppress the world with a single blade; whatever schemes are being plotted, they are unlikely to succeed."
His heart was turbulent.
In memory, the former Crown Prince was benevolent and filial, wise in worldly matters, praised across the land, and many still remember the Crown Prince fondly.
Lu Luanti, with the honor of being a posthumous child of the Crown Prince and a legitimate daughter of the former Imperial Family, can easily win the support of countless surrendered generals and strong aristocratic families.
However, this Dalv Court will thus be divided into four factions.
The Dalv Dynasty is barely established, yet already shows signs of factional disputes.
Just within ten steps of the Lu brothers, the gaze of Changsun Ruolan, the ’Ice City Wind Sword’, softened.
——’Vice Empress, residing in the West Palace, with all ceremonial rites equal to the Empress’?
She was relatively pleased with Chu Xisheng’s conferral.
At least it fulfilled her expectations, not letting her mother suffer.
’Equal to the Empress’ was already sufficient.
Changsun Ruolan never imagined her mother could replace Chu Yunyun.
Such an occurrence would be impossible.
Besides, the entire populace of the Extreme East Ice City actually owes favors to Chu Yunyun.
The citizens of Ice City were all settled in Yan State under her arrangements.
All the resources, farmland, etc., were treated equally by Chu Yunyun, never slighting anyone.
Changsun Ruolan greatly admired the character and nature of this General of Northern Town.
One had to acknowledge that she truly possessed the demeanor of a mother of mankind, with an expansive mind.
However, beside Changsun Ruolan, ’Ice Soul Battle Dragon’ Sheen Yun looked around pensively.
A worry persisted between his brows.
"What’s the matter?"
Changsun Ruolan noticed his anomaly, and said expressionlessly: "Are you fearing troubles from within? What’s the necessity? We don’t intend to contend for anything, as long as we keep ourselves steadfast, why worry?"
Sheen Yun was immediately surprised at Changsun Ruolan’s insight.
Then he smiled bitterly: "Recently there has been some talk in the military that in our Extreme East Ice City, with its countless soldiers, the City Lord is about to undergo Divine Enthronement. The City Lord is seen as the true candidate to become the Empress of the New Dynasty. There are even hopes for the City Lord to bear a child for His Majesty to inherit the New Dynasty.
Some even suggest that if the City Lord is inadequate, a woman from the Ween Family could be selected and offered to the palace; all sorts of discussions are happening, which I consider might be intended to sow discord."
Changsun Ruolan’s gaze slightly intensified.
She then sneered: "This is a persistent wicked heart! You actually intend to hide this matter? Naturally, it should be reported to His Majesty and swiftly dealt with by the Secretariat within the military."
’Ice Soul Battle Dragon’ Sheen Yun paused upon hearing, then nodded slightly: "I underestimated the matter."
Such words of stirring rebellion should indeed be promptly suppressed at the slightest emergence!
Otherwise, it would not bode well for the old forces of Ice City, or for himself.
Meanwhile, Sheen Yun also felt a chill in his heart, sensing an undertow beneath the surface rushing towards them.
