Chapter 366 - 351: First Update
The incident in the square had caused a sensation throughout the Zheng Capital. Just as everyone was in a state of anxiety, the palace acted swiftly. In half a day, Master Yu Sheng had already announced that Nian Ru, the disciple of Qiandao Temple and Heir Zong of the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family, had his condition completely under control and would be taken back to Qiandao Temple for treatment. It was because he defended the people of Zheng Capital from the Evil Spirit that he came to be entangled with it—Heir Zong had suffered for the sake of saving the people of Zheng Capital.
Another rumor spread rapidly with official swiftness; the people were more inclined to believe what they had seen with their own eyes. With truth and falsehood intermingled, the people didn’t know what to believe. Meanwhile, the Imperial Forest Guard aggressively arrested those in taverns and tea houses who spread rumors that Heir Zong was possessed by an Evil Spirit, swiftly suppressing the whole incident.
Zheng Congyuan personally oversaw the handling of the entire event, and actions were taken rapidly across the board. These were all apparent efforts, but what came next was most crucial.
Zheng Congyuan had almost anticipated that the Ghoul Ravine orchestrated things this way to throw the entire Zheng Capital into chaos and achieve their goals. Master Yu Sheng had concluded that Ghoul Ravine had great ambitions, and they would surely take the opportunity to make their move.
However, after the covert forces waited for two days, the entire Zheng Capital seemed to have returned to its usual tranquility. Even the rumors they had suppressed had now faded into oblivion.
This puzzled everyone; after the people of Ghoul Ravine had schemed for so long, they missed such an excellent opportunity to act. Zheng Congyuan started to doubt whether there was a flaw in his reasoning.
The Zong Sheng Residence, having seen Zong Yunqian stabilize and with Master Yu Sheng’s personal care, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now, their sole wish was for Zong Yunqian to recover quickly and head to Qiandao Temple soon.
Prince Duan, however, thought otherwise. After waiting for two days, Prince Duan could no longer sit still and personally took his steward to the Zong Sheng Residence. Though the two residences were adjacent, Prince Duan still respected protocol and had the gate-keeping house servant send a message.
"Prince Duan?" The Duke of Qing had not left his home these days, following Master Yu Sheng’s advice—no one from the residence went out, leaving no opportunity for outsiders.
But it was different with Prince Duan. Old Lady Zong rose to her feet upon hearing the news.