Chapter 1603 - 1604: The Calm Before the Storm
The Emperor of the Great Tang Empire would never have imagined that this betrothal would ignite many domestic conflicts!
Xiaoyao King was just one of them, and after all, Xiaoyao King is also part of the Royal Family. His daughter and the Princess are both marrying Ye Luo. Therefore, Xiaoyao King would not do anything too extreme, at most, he would grumble in his own mansion.
But others are not the same.
At this time, ministers and noble families who just left the Imperial Palace gathered in groups of three or five. The Great Tang Empire has a tradition of forming cliques, even the Princes are tacitly allowed by the Emperor to build their own factions!
Then there’s even more reason for noble families, who already possess their own territories, enjoying significant autonomy within them. Otherwise, how could the Yingchen Family secretly build Spirit Sword Island with such massive items, and the Emperor is ignorant even when it has taken shape?
This high level of autonomy is a representation of strength, and strength is the origin of all ambitions!
It can be said that the Great Tang Empire maintains stability mainly by the deterrence of the four great frontier guard legions. Currently, some noble families and even ordinary nobles are somewhat displeased with the Emperor’s incompetence, suggesting that all the situation needs is a spark!
The border guard legion is the root cause of all catalysts; if they remain stable, the nobles might just chatter and dare not cause trouble. But if the border guard is overwhelmed, things could get out of control.
Fortunately, for now, there hasn’t been major public unrest.
However, the Emperor of the Great Tang Empire and its people may not realize that a conspiracy targeting the Great Tang is brewing!
This time, it doesn’t come from the Demon Clan, but from the Commerce Alliance!
Ye Luo has been to the Commerce Alliance and knows their deep strength, yet he never imagined the extent of their ambition!