Volume 1 The Beauty of Misfortune Chapter 154 The Truth
"Princess Cang Yue...she is actually...Princess Cang Yue..." Yun Che muttered in a daze. ＝＝＝＝As a citizen of the Blue Wind Empire, Yun Che would certainly know the name Princess Cang Yue. The current Emperor Cang Feng, Cang Wanhe, has seven sons and one daughter. The crown prince is "Prince Cang Long" Cang Lin, and his only daughter is "Princess Cang Yue" Cang Yue. When he was young, the emperor and the princess were legendary beings. Although he and Xiao Lingxi often fantasized about what the emperor and princess would be like, they never thought that one day they would come into contact with them.
As a boy, he always has a special fantasy about "princess", because the title "princess" symbolizes nobility, elegance, and beauty, and is the most perfect and noble woman in the world. Yun Che never expected that Lan Xueruo would be the Princess Cang Yue whom he, like many men, had longed for and fantasized about countless times when he was a child.
He was sure that Lan Xueruo's status must be extremely noble, but he never thought of her as a "princess". Because the princess was born in the royal family and was the only daughter of the emperor, she was bound to be very delicate and domineering. However, Lan Xueruo couldn't find any of these in her, only gentleness and kindness. She is so kind to everyone, never arrogant, and never discriminates or looks down on anyone. When she sees other people in trouble, she will immediately want to help... These temperaments, and the feelings in his heart The image of Princess Cang Yue is completely different. Basically, she is more peaceful and approachable than other women from official families.
She is Princess Cang Yue...and she is just a wanderer from a small Liuyun City with no background, no influence, and no relatives. Why did she treat herself like that in the first place?
"Since she is Princess Cang Yue, why was she in Crescent City at that time?" Yun Che said absentmindedly.
Qin Wuyou did not answer him directly, but asked: "Yun Che, do you know the current status of the Blue Wind royal family?"
Yun Che thought for a while and nodded slightly: "I know a little bit. Senior Brother Sikong briefly told me before. It seems that the emperor is seriously ill, and the prince Cang Lin and the third prince Cang Shuo are secretly preparing to compete for the position of the next emperor, and they are separated. Hooked up with Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan.”
Speaking of this, Yun Che felt a knot in his heart. The emperor was seriously ill... No wonder there was always such deep sadness hidden in the depths of her eyes, that's why.
"That's right." Qin Wuyou nodded, and then explained in detail.
"About three years ago, the emperor suddenly became seriously ill and couldn't afford to fall ill. The imperial doctors in the palace were helpless. Later, I invited Gu Qiuhong, the recognized number one miracle doctor in the Blue Wind Empire, to diagnose and treat the emperor. The conclusion was drawn that the emperor had been Overworked, his whole body was already suffering from hidden diseases. Then he was infected with wind and cold, which caused all the hidden diseases to break out and damaged his lifeblood. As a result, his vitality became extremely weak. There was no cure for the damage to the lifeline, so he could only take supplements. There is no other way to nourish yourself day and night.”
"Years of hidden illness? Injured lifeblood?" Yun Che's brows suddenly furrowed. Is there such a disease?
"Later, dozens of famous doctors from various places were invited, and they concluded that the emperor was not sick at all, but was just inexplicably weak. And these conclusions all pointed to the truth of what the miracle doctor Gu Qiuhong said. And Gu Qiuhong He also said that there is no cure for the damage to his lifeline. If he is properly cared for, the emperor can live for up to five years. As the first genius doctor in the Blue Wind Empire, Gu Qiuhong has never lied about his medical skills, and now three years have passed. , that is to say, the emperor's remaining life span is only two years at most. Last month, my brother went to the palace to see the emperor. He came back and said that the emperor's complexion was extremely poor and his breath was weak. Let alone two years. It’s hard to say whether it can last for a year.”
Yun Che: "..."
"Ever since the emperor's lifeline was damaged and he became bedridden, the royal family has been filled with smoke. The prince Cang Lin began to make subtle suggestions for the emperor to pass the throne to him as soon as possible, and the third prince Cang Shuo has been coveting the throne for a long time. The relationship between the two initially It was just a secret fight, but as the struggle escalated, it turned into an open fight that everyone in the Blue Wind Imperial City knew. The prince had the support of the second prince and the seventh prince, and the third prince had the support of the fourth prince, the fifth prince, and the sixth prince. The two used various means to win over the forces in the DPRK, and even gradually eroded the emperor's core forces. The two sides have always been evenly matched, and no one can completely overwhelm the other. "
"Originally, this kind of struggle for the throne was normal within the royal family. Almost every new emperor would have such a prelude before he succeeded. The emperor had always let it go, but what no one expected was that in order to suppress it, the prince Cang Lin The power of the third prince Cang Shuo actually borrowed the power of the Xiao Sect. In order to compete with it, the third prince Cang Shuo also borrowed the power of the Burning Heaven Clan."
"Alas." Qin Wuyou let out a long sigh and said, "The Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan have always had hidden ambitions and coveted the power to control the world. The royal family has been careful to deal with them over the years. In addition, the royal family has Being on good terms with Tianjian Villa, the Xiao Sect and Fentian Clan did not dare to really seize the royal family's power due to the restrictions of the Tianjian Villa. However, their initiative to seize power and the imperial family's initiative to borrow their power are two completely different concepts. In the latter, they can infiltrate their influence into the royal family bit by bit through Cang Lin or Cang Shuo. At that time, although the royal family will still have the surname Cang, the sovereignty will be controlled by Xiao Sect or Fentian Clan. Even Tianjian Villa will Can't say anything."
"If you put it this way, it is more likely that Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan will take the initiative to seduce Cang Lin and Cang Shuo." Yun Che said calmly.
"That's right." Qin Wuyou nodded: "The emperor was furious when he knew all this, but it was too late, because by then, whether it was the prince Cang Lin or the third prince Cang Shuo, their influence had spread throughout the imperial court. , even if he is their father, he can no longer be shaken by force, not to mention the secret assistance of Xiao Sect and Burning Heaven Clan on both sides. Even if it were not for the emperor's deep-rooted core forces and the protection of Tianjian Villa, Prince Cang would not be able to shake him. Lin and the third prince Cang Shuo may have forced him to step down from the throne."
Speaking of this, Qin Wuyou's face was filled with anger. After he calmed down, a distressed expression appeared on his face again: "In recent years, Prince Cang Lin and Third Prince Cang Shuo have become the protagonists of the royal family, while the emperor has been lying in the palace all year round and has been almost forgotten. The emperor's seventh son Among the girls, in the end, the only one who truly cared about him and stayed with him was the only one left, Princess Cang Yue. Alas... the past three years had been really hard on her. She is just a girl, without any power or threat. Otherwise, she might have been secretly persecuted by the prince and the third prince, alas. "
"She wants to stop the crown prince and the third prince from luring wolves into the house?" Yun Che asked with a frown.
"She tried, but gave up because it was impossible for her to stop her." Qin Wuyou shook his head sadly: "In this battle, our Blue Wind Xuanfu stands on a neutral ground and is only loyal to the emperor. At the same time, , has become Princess Cang Yue’s only backing. However, the wishes of the disciples are beyond our control. Most of the one hundred disciples in the inner palace have been won over by the prince Cang Lin and the third prince Cang Shuo, including Feng Bufan ranked second on the Neifu Tianxuan Ranking and Fang Feilong ranked third.”
"Princess Cang Yue, knowing that her power is low and unable to stop the ambitions of the crown prince and the third prince, has always been with the emperor. Two years ago, in order to satisfy the emperor's regret, she joined Cang Feng as 'Lan Xueruo' Xuanfu left after a month, and then left the imperial city, traveling to various branches of Xuanfu in the country, looking for someone who could help her father fulfill his wish."
Having said this, Qin Wuyou looked at Yun Che intently.
"Am I the person she is looking for?" Yun Che said, with no expression on his face: "What is her father's wish? Why did you choose me? Why do you think I can help her father realize this wish?"
"Blue Wind Ranking Battle." Qin Wuyou said five words calmly.
These five words made Yun Che's heart suddenly shake, and he blurted out: "Could it be..."
"Alas~~" Qin Wuyou sighed again. When he mentioned the "Blue Wind Ranking Battle", his face became very sad. He stood up, walked to the bamboo window with his hands behind his back, and said slowly: " Speaking of the Blue Wind Profound Palace, no one knows that it was established by the Blue Wind Imperial Family. It is the largest profound palace in the entire Blue Wind Empire and is the dream place for countless young profound practitioners to practice mystical science. However, there are many sects in the Blue Wind Empire, and there are many strong ones. In the eyes of countless major sects, my Blue Wind Profound Palace is just a joke."
"The Blue Wind Ranking Tournament was originally held once every ten years, but was later reduced to once every five years, and a hundred years ago, it was further reduced to once every three years. From the first Blue Wind Ranking Tournament to the end, it has been exactly ninety-nine. As the core of the country's political power, the Cangfeng royal family will naturally receive invitations every time. However, in the past ninety-nine years, no one from the Cangfeng royal family has been able to enter the top 100. This is unprecedented! Joke and humiliation. When the current emperor ascended the throne, his greatest wish was to see the Blue Wind royal family enter the top 100 in the Blue Wind ranking competition during his reign... It has only been nearly twenty years since he ascended the throne, and he has experienced six terms. In the Cangfeng Ranking Competition, this wish has never been realized. Now that his life is about to end, this has become a lifelong regret. In order to help the emperor realize this wish before his death, Princess Cang Yue left the royal family to find someone who could represent the royal family. After two years, she chose you."
"……I see."
He finally solved the mystery of why Lan Xueruo was so kind to him and even risked huge risks to save him. He couldn't tell how he felt when he learned the truth.
"The Cangfeng royal family has a special mysterious skill called the 'Emperor's Heart Technique'. Only those with royal blood and pure hearts can practice it. Among the seven princes and one princess, Princess Cang Yue is the only one who has mastered the 'Emperor's Heart Technique' People like you can use the 'Emperor's Heart Secret' to see a person's fate and luck to a certain extent. Princess Cang Yue must have seen the extraordinary fate and luck in you through the 'Emperor's Heart Secret'. In addition, Because of your amazing performance in New Moon Profound Palace, I chose you without hesitation.”
Yun Che: "..."
"Now, do you understand what I mean by 'enlightenment'?" Qin Wuyou turned around and said meaningfully.
"I basically understand. At least, for her, I want to represent the royal family in the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament." Yun Che's expression was dull, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
"No, this alone is not a sign of enlightenment. After all, participating in the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament only involves success or failure, not life or death." Qin Wuyou continued: "Two years ago, the reason why Princess Cang Yue left In the Imperial City, finding the right person is only one of the reasons, but the more important reason is... to escape a terrible person."
"Who?" Yun Che raised his head slightly.
“The fourth placer in the last Blue Wind Ranking Tournament—the eldest son of Fentian Clan Master Fen Duanhun, and also the Fen Tianmen Young Master—Fen Juecheng!”
[ps: Fen Duanhun’s three sons: Fen Juecheng (22 years old), Fen Juebi (19 years old), Fen Juechen (17 years old)]