155: The Enthronement Ceremony

“This… this…”

Qin Yu’s eyes widened suddenly, his face filled with an expression of disbelief.

He recognized the two people in the image at a glance; it was none other than him and his male companion, Lang Qing!

“How is this possible?”

He shook his head, somewhat dazed. How could something that had just happened be recorded by someone without his knowledge?

He had clearly taken every precaution; even an Immortal Emperor expert couldn't have infiltrated that Immortal Palace silently.

“Who is it?!”

“Who did this? I’ll kill him!”

Qin Yu’s expression was frenzied, his eyes turning blood red, as if he wanted to devour someone.

Slap!

“Impudent!”

The Changqing Country Lord slapped him from a distance, knocking him to the ground, then destroyed the recording Divine Stone, angrily saying, “Guards! Escort this rebellious son to the Han Sui Palace. He is not to step out without Lord’s command!”

The Empress gritted her teeth but dared not plead for him at this moment.

Qin Jun was furious. If she were to plead now, she might even be implicated.

At that point, their mother and son would likely be cast into the abyss, never to see the light of day again.

Two golden-armored Imperial Guards immediately stepped forward and escorted Qin Yu out.

“Father Emperor, your son has been framed!”

Qin Yu cried out in despair.

With such a major scandal, the position of Crown Prince was absolutely out of his reach.

He instantly thought of the Ninth Prince Qin Tian.

“Father Emperor! It must be Ninth Brother, Ninth Brother must have framed me!”

“Father Emperor, you must uphold justice for your son!”

The Changqing Country Lord remained unmoved, but his gaze subtly swept over the Ninth Prince Qin Tian.

“Father Emperor, please investigate thoroughly. This matter is absolutely unrelated to your son!”

Qin Tian’s forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat, and he immediately prostrated himself.

He was naturally extremely happy to see Qin Yu fall.

But if this matter implicated him, then he would be in big trouble.

This matter severely damaged the reputation and dignity of the Imperial Family. If it truly involved him, even if Qin Yu fell, it probably wouldn't be his turn to become Crown Prince.

The Changqing Country Lord’s face showed no emotional fluctuations as he glanced at him indifferently, then simply flicked his sleeves and departed.

Immediately after, the Empress and the various Imperial Consorts also left one after another.

The vast Imperial Garden now seemed incredibly silent.

The people of the Evergreen Immortal Kingdom dared not speak ill of the Imperial Family.

Although the people from the various super forces were not afraid of the Evergreen Immortal Kingdom, they were all extremely restrained while on their territory.

“This old man suddenly remembered that there are still children at home who haven't been fed. Everyone, farewell!”

Suddenly, a white-bearded old man stood up and said.

“Cough, this old man also remembered that the Pill Furnace at home hasn’t been extinguished yet. Farewell!”

“I came in a hurry today and wore the wrong shoes. Lord must quickly go back and change them.”

“My family just sent a message; my wife is pregnant. Everyone, farewell!”

“…”

For a time, everyone left one after another.

Wu Tianhua said, “Let’s go too.”

…

Inside a magnificent Immortal Palace.

The Changqing Country Lord stood by the window with a grim face, his expression shifting between clear and cloudy, emitting a terrifying Qi that was as deep as an abyss and as oppressive as a prison.

Swish!

A green-robed man appeared behind him, respectfully kneeling and saying, “Your Majesty, all the male companions kept by the Second Prince have been dealt with.”

The Changqing Country Lord’s eyes were deep, and he did not speak.

The green-robed man remained respectfully kneeling on the ground, without any movement.

A moment later.

The Changqing Country Lord coldly asked, “Were there any discoveries?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, your subordinate found nothing. The one who made the move must be an Immortal Emperor expert with extremely high attainments in the Spatial Dao!”

The green-robed man said calmly.

The Changqing Country Lord’s eyes darkened slightly, “Go and investigate if this matter is related to the Ninth Prince.”

“Yes!”

The green-robed man responded and instantly disappeared from the Immortal Palace.

…

The events that transpired within the Imperial Palace still spread.

Although the princes and ministers of the Evergreen Immortal Kingdom did not dare to privately discuss the Imperial Family’s scandal, people from other forces had no such reservations.

What’s more, there were many people among them with ulterior motives.

In just a few days, the news of the Second Prince Qin Yu’s preference for men and his keeping of male companions spread throughout Di City.

And it diffused to other parts of the Immortal Capital at an extremely fast pace.

Inside the Wu Estate.

Murong Haoyu secretly found Wu Ning and quietly asked, “Ning’er, this matter wouldn’t be related to you, would it?”

He remembered that Wu Ning had told him there would be a good show.

Sure enough, there was indeed a good show!

Wu Ning smiled noncommittally, “Cousin, I’m just a spectator.”

“Haha…”

Murong Haoyu slapped him on the shoulder, “You brat, you’re something else!”

“Enough of that, let’s drink together.”

Wu Ning smiled faintly, then took out several large jars of top-grade Immortal Wine.

These Immortal Wines were all obtained by him from the Great Zhou Immortal Clan’s treasury.

As a top-tier force, the Immortal Wine that the Great Zhou Immortal Clan could store in its treasury was naturally extraordinary.

Murong Haoyu’s eyes immediately lit up, “Good wine!”

The two drank and chatted.

“Cousin, you now also possess Immortal King level strength. Why don’t you come with me to the All Heavens Battlefield after the Evergreen Immortal Kingdom’s Crown Prince Enfeoffment Ceremony?”

Murong Haoyu suggested.

“All Heavens Battlefield…”

Wu Ning thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly, “No, I’m not in a hurry to go to the All Heavens Battlefield for now. Cousin, you go first, and I will come find you when I enter the All Heavens Battlefield in the future.”

The All Heavens Battlefield only allowed those below Immortal Emperor to enter. Although Wu Ning had the Sky Covering Umbrella to shield heavenly secrets, he couldn’t be sure if he could enter.

But no matter what, he would definitely try.

He was very curious about the All Heavens Battlefield, especially the “Virtual God Realm” within it.

Moreover, the All Heavens Battlefield connects to myriad worlds and is also a transit station for them, allowing for quick entry into other Major Thousand Worlds of the heavens through it.

It might be useful in the future.

However, Wu Ning did not plan to go with Murong Haoyu.

Firstly, he needed the Sky Covering Umbrella to possibly enter, and secondly, he still planned to collect several great Opportunities in the Taichu Ancient Realm.

Murong Haoyu’s eyes showed a hint of regret, “Very well, then I will go ahead and scout the way. Cousin, you must remember to contact me when you enter.”

Wu Ning nodded, “Definitely.”

…

Time flowed by, and soon it was the day of the Crown Prince Enfeoffment Ceremony.

Earlier, the Second Prince’s scandal had caused a huge commotion, but as the Crown Prince Enfeoffment Ceremony approached, everyone’s attention was diverted.

The Second Prince, who had the most hope of ascending to the position of Crown Prince, was cast into the cold palace. Now, the Ninth Prince Qin Tian became the favored candidate for Crown Prince in countless people’s hearts.

On this day, the grand and ancient bell tolls echoed, piercing through space and time, instantly resounding throughout the entire Immortal Capital Continent.

Above the Imperial Palace Plaza.

Bells and drums chimed in unison, and immortal music permeated the air.

Numerous immortal kingdom ministers stood solemnly in their court robes.

On the viewing platforms on both sides were the delegations from various forces who had come to observe the ceremony.