Villain: I Can See Destiny

30: Chapter 30 The Qing Dynasty Invades, Crown Prince Tong ShaoThe Imperial Capital appeared exceptionally lively today. Aristocratic families from all over the Li Kingdom had arrived at the Imperial Capital before today, as if they knew in advance that something major was about to happen.

Early this morning, Old Prince Dantai led a large group of officials to the Lin Residence to request Emperor Lin Shu to ascend the throne, and publicly read a thousands-word petition urging him to take the throne.

The language was flowery and the logic orderly. The general meaning was that during the Zhou Family’s reign, they acted against the natural order and were incompetent, leading to public resentment. Meanwhile, General Lin had guarded the borders of the Li Kingdom for tens of thousands of years and was the guardian deity of the Li Kingdom.

The former emperor was inhumane, so a new emperor should be established. Since the old General Lin was devoted to the country and had no desire for power, the throne should naturally be assumed by his son, Emperor Lin Shu.

After discussions, Emperor Lin Shu decided to officially ascend the throne this afternoon.

That day, in less than half a day, everyone in the Li Kingdom knew that the Li Kingdom was about to change. The Zhou Family, which had ruled the Li Kingdom for tens of thousands of years, was about to come to an end.

In the afternoon, on the coronation platform.

The little emperor of the Zhou Family, Zhou Yuan, who was also the last remaining direct descendant of the Zhou Family, read from the edict: ”The Zhou Family has lost its virtue. Now, Emperor Lin Shu of the Lin Family shall serve as the new emperor of the Li Kingdom. I hope you will treat the people of the Li Kingdom well.”

After speaking, he took off the imperial crown from his head and personally placed it on Emperor Lin Shu.

At this moment, Emperor Lin Shu was officially crowned emperor.

”Our Emperor is destined by Heaven! May our Emperor live for ten thousand years!”

Below the coronation platform, everyone was cheering for him, as if he were truly the one everyone hoped for.

Just at this moment, an untimely voice rang out: ”I do not agree! The thieves of the Lin Family harm the loyal and righteous, usurp power, and are inhumane and unjust. They are not fit to be emperor!”

Minister Luo Liang climbed up the coronation platform with stumbling steps and shouted.

He then looked at the people below the platform: ”Have you all forgotten how the Zhou Emperor treated you? Wang Can, Gu Xu, if it weren’t for the Zhou Emperor’s appreciation, you might have died long ago in some obscure corner!”

Those scanned by Minister Luo Liang lowered their heads, one after another, without saying a word.

”Audacious! Your Majesty’s ascension is what everyone desires. What is your intention in coming up here to cause trouble? Someone, seize him!”

The person speaking was the current prince of the Dantai Princes Mansion.

At this moment, Emperor Lin Shu spoke: ”Minister Luo Liang must have been bewitched by treacherous villains and lost his senses, which is why he said these things. Someone, escort Minister Luo Liang back to the Luo Residence and let him calm down.”

The guards of the Lin Residence immediately detained Minister Luo Liang and gagged him.

Emperor Lin Shu watched Minister Luo Liang’s back, his eyes narrowing slightly, a flash of killing intent passing through them.

If it weren’t for Young Master Xiao Zimo instructing him not to touch the Luo Residence, given his temper, he would have exterminated the other party’s entire clan to vent his anger.

”Whoosh” ”Whoosh”...

Suddenly, a gust of violent wind blew, causing everyone to sway unsteadily.

If it weren’t for Emperor Lin Shu timely casting a Cultivation Technique to remain as steady as a mountain, the coronation platform would have been blown over by this strange wind.

Everyone looked up and saw a massive bird blocking out the sky circling above their heads. The hurricane just now was caused by it.

”It is the Golden-Threaded White Bird! That is the Great Qing’s guardian divine bird, a great demon at the Saint King Realm!”

A martial general was the first to shout out the origin of the great bird.

This great bird had devoured countless soldiers of the Li Kingdom at the border.

As soon as these words were spoken, it immediately caused a commotion at the scene.

The Great Qing was their mortal enemy. The two countries had been at war since the beginning of their founding, and for tens of thousands of years, neither could do anything to the other.

Could it be that the other side wanted to start a great war and annex the Li Kingdom in one fell swoop?

Thinking of the current situation of the Li Kingdom, everyone was deeply worried and looked at their new emperor.

Since Your Majesty dared to launch that great purge, surely he must have anticipated this situation, right?

Emperor Lin Shu looked up at the great bird circling in the sky with a smile on his face. The great bird slowly descended, and as the distance grew closer, two figures slowly appeared on the bird’s back.

Just as it was about to land, a flash of green light from the great bird turned it into a handsome young man with half-gold, half-white hair.

The two men on its back also descended with the wind. The young man was as handsome as jade, and the middle-aged man was majestic and sturdy.

”Xu Yang, what do you want to do? Don’t you know that the Li Kingdom is under the protection of our Jinhong Sect?”

The Third Elder of the Jinhong Sect in the crowd stood up and questioned the middle-aged man.

”This must be the Third Elder of the Jinhong Sect, Guang Fei, right? I have long admired your great name. I am Crown Prince Tong Shao of the Great Qing.”

The young man in the lead spoke.

”Crown Prince Tong Shao, I don’t know what your intention is in bringing people to intrude into our Li Kingdom?” Guang Fei frowned slightly and said displeasedly.

”Hmph, before long, this Li Kingdom will be the territory of our Great Qing. We are just here to inspect it now.”

Before Crown Prince Tong Shao could speak, the Golden-Threaded White Bird behind him said arrogantly.

As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Guang Fei’s expression turn ugly, but the surrounding officials also looked as if they had eaten excrement, only Emperor Lin Shu remained smiling.

”Elder Guang, don’t mind it too much. Uncle Jin just speaks a bit too directly.”

Although Crown Prince Tong Shao looked apologetic, his words were full of support for what the Golden-Threaded White Bird had said.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Guang Fei’s face became even uglier: ”What do you mean by this?”

”Since you, the Jinhong Sect, do not care about the Lin Family replacing the Zhou Family, presumably you will not stop the Tong Family from replacing the Lin Family either, right?”

Crown Prince Tong Shao still had a full smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, Guang Fei was unable to refute for a moment. He could, of course, say that the Tong Family were people from another country, and that they served the Lihen Sect, or other such arguments.

But he could not cover up the fact that the Jinhong Sect had done nothing during this rebellion in the Li Kingdom.

”Good! Well said, fellow student Crown Prince Tong Shao. What is the use of such a protector sect?”

On the coronation platform, Emperor Lin Shu applauded with a full smile, seemingly agreeing with the other party’s words.

Regardless of how ugly the expression on Guang Fei’s face below was, he continued to speak on his own.

”First, I would like to thank fellow student Crown Prince Tong Shao for traveling such a long distance to congratulate me.”

”Secondly, I hereby announce the abolition of the Jinhong Sect’s title as the protector, and from now on, Young Master Xiao will serve as the Protector State Preceptor of the Li Kingdom!”

Everyone looked where Emperor Lin Shu was looking, and saw in an inconspicuous corner, a man in white, like an Immortal descended to earth, drinking tea with great contentment.

It seemed that what had just happened had no effect on him at all.

The ministers were filled with confusion.

Protector State Preceptor? Young Master Xiao?

They certainly knew Young Master Xiao; although he was a favored son of heaven, he was easygoing and had no arrogance, making him a very easy person to get along with.

But wasn’t he His Majesty’s fellow student? How powerful could someone so young be?

Although they were doubtful, no one dared to question Emperor Lin Shu’s decision; they had already witnessed his iron-fisted methods a few days ago.

”Haha, is the Li Kingdom so devoid of people? You actually let a little brat be some Protector State Preceptor?”

The Golden-Threaded White Bird mocked loudly.

The ministers of the Li Kingdom also lowered their heads in some embarrassment.

”Shut up! Hurry up and apologize to Young Master Xiao!”

The person who scolded the Golden-Threaded White Bird was actually Crown Prince Tong Shao.