Chapter 161: Great Xia’s New Emperor

Chapter 161: Great Xia’s New Emperor

I-isnt that the Seventeenth Prince?

Imperial Duke Fang is conducting the spirit assessment for the Seventeenth Prince? Where did he obtain the Spirit Gauging Bell from?!

The officials who belatedly arrived at the scene were bewildered.

More maids and eunuchs were gathering in the area. Even Yan Beihan rushed over as well. When he saw Fang Chen standing in front of Xia Yuan, his eyes visibly narrowed.

Dont be afraid. Continue, Fang Chen said.

The sudden appearance of a crowd left Xia Yuan feeling uncomfortable. It was only after hearing Fang Chens encouragement that he struck the Spirit Gauging Bell a second time.

Dong!

It was the second toll.

Xiang Zhen nervously grabbed the corner of her skirt.

Dong!

Dong!

Four tolls! Such cultivation talent was enough to catch the attention of a major sect!

The Fifth Kings face darkened. He looked at the crowd and bellowed, Why didnt the Seventeenth Prince undergo the spirit assessment back then? Who the hell is behind this?

Thats how dirty the palace can get, Jiang Yushu scoffed.

Those fools. They are still fighting each other even at a time like this, the Fifth King snorted.

The crowd was perplexed. The emperor would have known that the Seventeenth Prince didnt undergo the spirit assessment, but he didnt say a word. This suggested that he had implicitly consented to it.

As the crowd wondered if Xia Yuan could evoke a fifth toll, Fang Chen suddenly stowed away the Spirit Gauging Bell. The crowd was perplexed, and Xia Yuan was confused.

Imperial Duke Fang, I havent completed my spirit assessment yet, Xia Yuan said.

Four tolls are enough for now. Become a good emperor and get a passing grade from me. If so, Ill let you complete a spirit assessment and bestow upon you a different path, Fang Chen said.

Ah

The crowd gasped, be it the officials, the concubines, the eunuchs, and the maids.

Fang Chen couldnt have made his intention any clearerhe was planning to support the Seventeenth Prince onto the throne!Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

The following day was Xia Yuans coronation ceremony.

The imperial court followed Fang Chens order and held a simple ceremony. Those living in the capital only learned about the coronation from the Valiant Defenders marching down the streets.

This transition of the top seat was much more peaceful than usual. There was not a single faction that stepped forward to challenge the decision. They knew that doing so at this juncture was equivalent to opposing Fang Chen and Xia Yun

There was not a single person in the capital who had the guts to do so.

It was also on this day itself that the officials of the imperial court learned that the Great Xias emperor had gone traveling with his empress. This caught them off guard, but it was a relief that Fang Chen and Xia Yun were enough to hold the fort.

Xia Yuan sat on the dragon throne wearing a little dragon robe. He wouldnt stop looking around with eyes twinkling with curiosity.

By the corner, Xiang Zhen felt nervous on his behalf. Her tense nerves were only assuaged by Fang Chens presence, as she knew that nothing would go wrong as long as he was around.

Eunuch You was still the chief eunuch, and he stood a step beneath the dragon throne.

Long live Your Majesty! The officials of the imperial court kowtowed and chanted deafeningly.

Startled, Xia Yuan hurriedly straightened his posture.

After the officials greeting, Li Guozhu stood up and said, Fellow brethren, His Majesty is still young right now. We ought to choose an imperial mentor to guide him well.

The Fifth King and Minister Jiang will take that role, Fang Chen said.

The crowd immediately looked at the two of them.

Jiang Yushu glanced at Fang Chen before smiling back at the crowd. Im getting old, and I fear Im lacking the energy for this job. But since youre the one asking this of me, I shall do my best in this role then.

The Minister of Justice is going to be the emperors mentor? This

The crowd was perplexed.

Traditionally, it was either the Minister of Rites, Tao Mingsheng, or the Prime Minister, Li Guozhu, who took the role of the imperial mentor, but since it was Fang Chen who made the call, there was not a person who voiced their disagreement.

Xia Yuan, Fang Chen suddenly called out.

The crowd was alarmed to hear Fang Chen calling the emperor directly by his name.

Imperial Duke Fang! Xia Yuan instinctively stood up and answered.

Be a good emperor, or else be wary that I might take your head in your sleep, Fang Chen said with a joking laugh before taking his leave.

Xia Yuan instinctively covered his neck out of fear. He stared at Fang Chens departing silhouette in a daze, but a seed had been planted in his heart.