Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 862: Your Exalted Majesty’s Talent is Immense

Jiang Qun stiffly turned his head to look at Xu Xin. “Minister Xu, what’s the situation with this Xia Tian?”

You didn’t tell me there was also someone named Xia Tian.

Xu Xin’s primary focus had been on Lu Yang. In his view, Xia Tian was merely an insignificant minor character not worth mentioning, which was why he had not mentioned him earlier. Now that the “emperor” inquired, he naturally had to provide the details.

“Your Majesty, there is an accomplice named Xia Tian who aided Lu Yang in his rebellion. According to Lu Yang’s statement, this cultivator Xia Tian is quick-witted and proficient in matters of governance. Lu Yang promised Xia Tian the position of Prime Minister after the establishment of the Great Dou Dynasty. Only then did Xia Tian agree to join the Great Dou Dynasty.”

Jiang Qun massaged his temples, trying to organize his thoughts. After hearing Xu Xin’s words, his mind was in complete disarray. Even after mulling over it for some time, he still couldn’t make sense of it all.

In other words, Emperor Father joined a new dynasty, became its Prime Minister, and thus wants to overthrow Great Xia?

Hold on, Emperor Father, surely you didn’t need to go to such lengths and force yourself into this situation just to make me emperor, right?

As an imperial prince acting as regent, I’ve just dealt with two younger brothers. And now I’m supposed to use my authority to deal with the current emperor on grounds of treason? Even if this were written into the official annals of history, future generations would likely treat it as wild unofficial history.

Standing below, the Xia Emperor locked eyes with his eldest son and felt somewhat awkward. He hadn’t expected to end up back here and face such a predicament after going out for a stroll.

When he was detained by the Ministry of Justice yesterday, he had contacted the Transcendent Tribulation cultivators secretly protecting him, asking them to rescue him from the Ministry of Justice, but they had refused.

Their reasoning was that their duty was limited to ensuring the Xia Emperor’s safety. Since the Xia Emperor hadn’t encountered danger, they couldn’t act. It could be said that they strictly adhered to their duty and carried out their tasks conscientiously.

The Xia Emperor felt that these people were simply here to watch the spectacle.

If he were to be exposed before the public, admitting that he was the Xia Emperor and had nothing better to do than carry the throne away as physical exercise, it would be mortifying beyond words.

The Xia Emperor wondered if Jiang Qun had deceived him back then. How come when this brat travels incognito among the people and reveals his identity, it seems so satisfying, while I, the monarch of a nation, experience so many restrictions when I want to reveal my identity on my own turf?

Moreover, I remember Yun Zhi saying that this kid Lu Yang often runs into interesting situations. This doesn’t seem to match what Yun Zhi had described.

Jiang Qun also realized that his father’s identity couldn’t be exposed publicly. He waved a hand, dismissing the others. “Alright, withdraw, all of you. This emperor shall personally interrogate these two criminals.”

“Ah?” Xu Xin and the others were in a dilemma. How could an emperor conduct interrogations alone? What if something happens?

“Your Majesty, this...”

“Withdraw!” Jiang Qun’s tone grew stern. Xu Xin and the others dared not defy the emperor and could only leave.

After the others were dispersed, only Jiang Qun, Lu Yang, and the Xia Emperor remained in the vast Grand Brilliance Hall. Since they were all on the same side, there was no need to keep up with the pretense.

Jiang Qun no longer maintained the bearing of an emperor, revealing his original appearance. He helplessly walked down from the throne and stopped before the Xia Emperor. “Dad, why did you have to steal the throne for no reason? And you even brought Lu Yang along to steal with you. How should this matter be handled?”

The Xia Emperor blew his beard and glared at him, deciding to drop the act and revert to his aged appearance. “Bullshit! What do you mean I ‘brought Lu Yang along to steal?!’”

In the mental space, Lu Yang’s pupils constricted upon seeing the Xia Emperor’s real appearance. So Xia Tian is actually the Xia Emperor! The Xia Emperor previously on the throne had been impersonated by the First Imperial Prince!

The Xia Emperor spoke with righteous conviction. “And what do you mean by ‘steal the throne?’ The throne belongs to the Old Ancestor. It is naturally my duty to safeguard it. I moved the throne from one place to another, but what law does that violate?”

Jiang Qun was speechless. It seems that really is the case. No matter how anyone debates it, this isn’t illegal.

“Wait, that’s not right either.” Jiang Qun remembered another matter and pointed at Lu Yang. “But he wasn’t aware of your identity. He committed theft.”

“Ah? I was aware of his identity,” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy said. She turned to the Xia Emperor. “Back when we went to steal the throne from the imperial palace, didn’t I specifically ask you for your opinion, and you said you agreed?”

Under the long-term influence from Lu Yang’s education on the rule of law, aside from the matter of rebellion, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy always abided by laws and regulations.

Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi’s plan to make Lu Yang switch allegiances was destined to fail. How could they be a match for the Everlasting Immortal Fairy when it came to scheming?

“How did you know?” The Xia Emperor was astonished. I had hidden myself well; how could Lu Yang possibly have recognized me?

I had a national-treasure grade magical treasure concealing me!

“Just by looking with my eyes.” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy didn’t think it was anything difficult. Disguises that can be seen through at a glance might fool Transcendent Tribulation cultivators or half-immortals, but they have a long way to go to fool me.

The Xia Emperor remarked inwardly, I’ve heard that Yun Zhi dotes on this little junior brother. Could Yun Zhi have given Lu Yang a magical artifact to see through disguises?

Of course, some hadn’t seen through the concealment, like Lu Yang.

“Immortal Fairy, you knew all along that Xia Tian was the Xia Emperor?”

“Of course, I knew. It’s just that I forgot his name.”

At the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s words, Lu Yang recalled that when the Everlasting Immortal Fairy ran into the Xia Emperor at the Ministry of Justice, she had asked, “What’s your name again?” rather than “What’s your name?”

“Immortal Fairy, have you never considered capturing the Xia Emperor or something?” Lu Yang had thought that the Everlasting Immortal Fairy might do something like “holding the Son of Heaven hostage to command the officials” after meeting the Xia Emperor. The Everlasting Immortal Fairy hadn’t shown such intentions, which was why Lu Yang hadn’t entertained the possibility of Xia Tian being the Xia Emperor.

“I’ve never considered it.”

“Why not?” Lu Yang was puzzled.

“Because when two states are at war, they do not kill envoys.” Unlike Lu Yang, who excelled at schemes and machinations, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy was particular about acting aboveboard.

Lu Yang almost choked. “Then you made him Prime Minister because...”

“Naturally, it’s because I select individuals solely based on their talent, regardless of their past deeds,” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy replied smugly. She was never stingy with words when praising herself.

She clapped, then held out her hands casually. “Since Xia Tian was once the Xia Emperor and hailed as an emperor for the ages, he must be quite well-versed in matters of governance. Wouldn’t he be the perfect candidate for our Great Dou Dynasty’s Prime Minister?”

Lu Yang, “...”

Why do I feel like the Immortal Fairy’s words make a lot of sense? Have I been fighting the Unbeatable Nascent Soul too many times lately?

“This immortal has thought it through. After the Great Dou Dynasty is established, the Xia Emperor will be the Prime Minister. After he has finished serving, since his son is also talented, he’ll be the second Prime Minister. As for subsequent Prime Ministers, we’ll just pick people from their Jiang Family.” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy was far-sighted, planning the blueprint for the Great Dou Dynasty. Her foresight far surpassed that of a sycophantic minister like Lu Yang, who only knew how to deceive superiors and charm subordinates.

Lu Yang thought, This is my first time hearing of the position of emperor being decided by abdication and the position of prime minister being inherited by bloodline. Forget four hundred thousand years ago, even forty thousand years into the future, nothing like this will happen. The Great Dou Dynasty is truly setting a precedent.

“Your Exalted Majesty’s talent is immense.”