547: shock

Fourth Prince Qian Feng spoke.

After his words fell, he glanced sideways at Qian Long, a faint, almost imperceptible smile playing on his lips.

It seemed like well-intentioned advice.

Yet, many court officials sensed a storm brewing.

Clearly, the Sixth Prince's sudden expansion of power had drawn the apprehension of many.

Even the Fourth Prince, who had always been without conflict with the Sixth Prince, was now involved in the game.

The First Prince, Qian Kun, who stood at the very front, was expressionless at this moment.

But if one looked closely, they would notice a flicker of smugness in his eyes.

He and the Fourth Prince had joined forces.

More accurately, the Fourth Prince had actively sought him out.

Regardless, even if he made a mistake this time, even if his strength could no longer compare to the Sixth Prince's, he still firmly held the position of the eldest son.

In other words, as long as he remained steady and didn't squander his opportunities in the remaining time, there was still a high possibility of inheriting the throne.

Moreover, among the princes of his generation, he was the one with the highest cultivation and the greatest talent.

Even if he suffered a temporary setback, he was still the prince with the highest acclaim from everyone in the court.

Many people continued to pledge their allegiance, including some court officials who had already chosen other princes.

This time, they too changed their allegiance.

Of course, for Qian Long, this expansion of power also affected many court officials.

They had secretly reached an agreement with the Sixth Prince.

However, they did not show it openly, remaining hidden in the shadows.

This led to a situation where, although the Sixth Prince appeared to have considerable strength under his command, very few people in the court were willing to speak up for him publicly.

Just like now.

Ever since the Fourth Prince's words fell, the entire hall erupted.

Many people stood up.

"Your subject believes the Fourth Prince's words are absolutely correct. The Wang Family is, after all, a Family that ascended from the Lower Realm. Who knows what kind of treacherous ambition they harbor? Rashly engaging with them is simply playing with fire."

"I second that. Since the Wang Family once rejected our invitation, it clearly indicates their ambition. Now that the Sixth Prince has allied with them, it will certainly pose a great hidden danger to the entire Imperial Dynasty."

"Your subject dares to ask the Sixth Prince, if you truly ascend to the Great Treasure in the future, how will you deal with the Wang Family? Will you really grant them territory and enfeoffment?"

The words grew increasingly sharp, and the entire court was in an uproar, like a marketplace.

Everyone's spearhead was directed at the Sixth Prince.

For a time, the Sixth Prince was isolated and helpless.

He was like a small boat in the vast ocean, seemingly about to be capsized at any moment.

The Emperor, seated at the very top, remained perfectly calm.

Only his eyes were deep.

He was clearly pondering the matter.

No one knew what he was truly thinking.

And the Sixth Prince, Qian Long, remained silent from beginning to end.

To be honest, there was no need for an explanation.

Reaching a cooperation with the Wang Family had already become a fact.

Besides, if he didn't cooperate with the Wang Family, with the strength of his subordinates, he would be completely swallowed up by others in no time.

Rather than a slow death, it was better to go all out.

Moreover, he was not without any strength.

It was just that in the current situation, he had not revealed even the tip of his iceberg.

In other words, he was still waiting for the right time, still accumulating strength.

And the current situation was also best for continuing to accumulate strength.

Currently, he couldn't fathom what his Imperial Father truly meant.

Although everyone thought he had made a mistake, his Imperial Father had not explicitly forbidden it.

Clearly, he had his own plans.

Even, his own ideas.

To annex the Wang Family?

Qian Long was not clear about what his Imperial Father, the author of the plan, was actually thinking.

But he could at least be certain of one thing.

Under the current circumstances, his Imperial Father had already approved his cooperation with Wang Family.

He himself was also aware.

The Phoenix would absolutely not accept the Wang Family fully entering the court.

Even less, the extremely excessive granting of territory and enfeoffment as some people suggested.

Most likely, he just wanted to see if he could pull the Wang Family into the Imperial Dynasty's camp.

After all, every person who ascends from the Lower Realm possesses boundless potential.

Especially the Family Head who ascended this time, who single-handedly led the entire Family's rise.

It was clear that their potential was extraordinary.

Once they could be drawn into the Imperial Dynasty's camp, compared to the strength of others around them, it would be a complete leap.

Taking a step forward oneself, while others remained in place.

Naturally, one could seize the initiative.

In other words, at this moment, he, including the Wang Family, was within the Phoenix's calculations.

The Sixth Prince himself was also aware.

Even many people in the Wang Family could see it.

But from beginning to end, no one rejected this matter.

Currently, it appeared to be a win-win situation.

The time for a true decision still needed to wait a while longer.

The court was in a noisy mess.

Everyone had eventually tired of arguing.

But the one at the top had remained silent.

The Fourth Prince's expression darkened.

He didn't know why, but he had an ominous premonition.

And this premonition was extremely strong.

He just didn't know why he would have such a premonition.

One must know that from his perspective, his Imperial Father punishing the Sixth Prince was already a certainty.

After all, the Wang Family was indeed a threat.

Just as he was about to speak again, the Emperor at the head finally spoke.

"Let this matter drop. I have my own judgment regarding the Sixth Prince's affairs. As for certain individuals, it is best to be cautious with your words and actions, otherwise, I do not mind making an example of you."

His voice was extremely flat, without a hint of fluctuation.

Yet, it inexplicably made everyone feel a sharp Killing Intent.

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

Soon, some clever people reacted.

There must be other hidden intricacies in this matter.

All of a sudden, the court became quiet.

The First Prince, Qian Kun, at the very front, first froze for a moment, then reacted, revealing a thoughtful expression.

A slight smile slowly curved on his lips.

He glanced at the Fourth Prince not far behind him.

A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared.

Meanwhile, on the other side, at the Wang Family's mine, everyone was actively mining.

After the previous struggles, the mining opportunities they now had seemed especially precious.

Moreover, for the Wang Family, it was extremely poor at this time.

Having a stable source of ore, to some extent, stabilized the Wang Family's Foundation.

Naturally, it was extremely important.

Even several powerful Elders, who had reached the Late Stage of Supreme, were stationed there.

More than 10,000 Disciples with lower cultivation were gathered there.

A new outpost had been temporarily established.

Wang Yusheng was specially invited internally to set up a teleportation array.

If a conflict were to truly occur, the Wang Family's main branch could rush over to provide support at the first moment, ensuring the stability of this Foundation.

And on this day, while they were mining, the ground suddenly shook violently.