Chapter 516 - 495: First Update
The news of Wen Qun’s troop mobilization spread in an instant, followed by the immediate rise of the Wen Family Army from the Southeast Border, albeit, with some deviations from the plan they had originally received.
However, the very next morning, the news of Master Huo Yi from Qiandao Temple arriving at Zheng Capital had already spread. This allowed the commanding generals of the various branches of the Wen Family to breathe a sigh of relief.
This meant that there were no changes to the situation, and it was within reason for the Qiandao Temple’s itinerary to be delayed by a day.
Currently, all the powers in Nanzheng State were holding their forces at bay, largely due to the prophecy. Although this prophecy was a secret of the Nanzheng Imperial Clan, the Aristocratic Gentry Clans were naturally well-informed, and some had vaguely heard hints of it years ago, not discounting the possibility that the Wen Family had deliberately leaked the information.
Now, the Aristocratic Gentry Clans were taking a wait-and-see approach. After all, they weren’t concerned about who exactly would take the throne. What mattered more to them was their own interests and what the new Emperor could offer them.
The news of Qiandao Temple’s arrival in Zheng Capital relieved everyone. From the beginning, the Wen Family seemed to have everything under control, which made everyone suspicious— could the outcome of Qiandao Temple’s prophecy really be the Fourth Prince?
Prime Minister Lin was getting restless.
Years ago, the prophecy had stated that the Child of Heavenly Selection was not the Crown Prince. Yet, Emperor Jingzhi had not perished, so one could say that the prophecy had not been fulfilled.
Now, the Wen Family insisted that Qiandao Temple publicly reveal the prophecy, an unprecedented move in the entirety of Nanzheng. Yet, it can’t be denied that it successfully captured the attention of many.