What a lucky world!

Chapter 266 The Beginning of Chaos
White Lotus Sect!
The last time Zhang Mu heard this name was when Zhuge Nanxian introduced the forces of the world to him.

In today's world, there are three truly influential martial arts camps, namely the Yiqi League, the Qionghua Sect, and the White Lotus Sect.

Needless to say, the Yiqi League is the force to which his adopted master Qin Fengge belongs. It is based in the northwest vast sea and controls an area.

The Qionghua Sect is located in Shuzhong. It claims to be the direct descendant of the Qionghua Sect, a super sect before the establishment of the Dayun Dynasty. It gathered the forces of the Qionghua Sect after its dismemberment and re-established Qionghua.

Finally, there is the White Lotus Sect, located in the densely populated Yuezhou. They believe in the "Mother of No Birth" and preach the doctrine, aiming to establish a true vacuum hometown on earth. It is said that their believers are spread all over Dayun and currently occupy an entire county in Yuezhou.

"My family has some cooperation with the Qian family." Bai Jingqi continued, "The shopkeeper in charge told me that the head of the Qian family once wanted to recruit him into the sect."

"I later found an excuse, replaced the shopkeeper, and sent people to conduct a thorough investigation. I confirmed that the Qian family was a secret agent of the White Lotus Sect."

"Later, I found a reason to cut off contact with his Qian family."

Zhang Mu leaned back in his chair and thought.

He was not afraid of the White Lotus Sect. He could destroy the Qian family, a liquid condensation level force, by himself. By then, it would be dark and windy at night, and no one would be able to trace Qianyuan Wuzhai.

only……

Is this necessary?

Bai Jingqi seemed to see Zhang Mu's concerns and said, "Captain, do you know why I stopped cooperating with them?"

Zhang Mu signaled Bai Jingqi to continue speaking with his eyes.

"Because during the investigation, I found that the Qian family is still running a business."

"What?" Zhang Mu became excited.

The fact that Bai Jingqi cares so much about this business shows that it has a lot of meaning.

"They're growing quartz fruit."

Zhang Mu looked confused.

Bai Jingqi quickly explained: "Quartz fruit is the main ingredient of the Ascension Powder."

"Flying Ascension Powder, once taken, makes one feel ethereal and as if ascending to heaven, unable to extricate themselves."

"But it's extremely addictive and difficult to quit. Many people have lost everything and even sold their children to it!"

Zhang Mu suddenly understood after hearing this.

That's the thing!
Bai Jingqi continued, "Quartz fruit originally came from overseas and was very popular during the Great Yu period. Later, a minister wrote a letter to the emperor, pointing out the harmful effects of quartz fruit. As a result, the Great Yu issued a strict ban, searching all over the country to eradicate its production."

"I don't know why, but it's rising again."

“It was even made into an ascension powder.”

"From what I know, the White Lotus seems to have used this object to control many of its core members."

"This Qian family..."

Zhang Mu waved his hand and stood up: "No need to say more."

"This Qian family has already found its way to death."

"Do you know where the quartz fruit is grown?"

Bai Jingqi nodded: "I understand."

"That's fine." Zhang Mu said softly, picked up the Yinhu Sword, and walked out of the gathering hall.

"Let's go!"

"Go and destroy the Qian family!"

……

The Queen Mother is flying!

To be precise, four dragons were carrying the Queen Mother's carriage flying in the air.

According to the Queen Mother's personality, she did not like this way of traveling.

Too ostentatious, and too insecure.

After all, she was just an ordinary person, and the feeling of being thousands of feet in the air made her very panic.

She remembered that the last time she flew in the air was when the late emperor was still alive. The late emperor built a huge dragon boat and had eighty-eight dragons pull the boat to take him on a tour of the nine provinces.

As the queen, she naturally had to accompany the late emperor. It was also on that dragon boat that she became pregnant with Emperor Chiyang.

But perhaps because she was too frightened, she fainted several times on the dragon boat. This was why she thought Emperor Chiyang was weak. Because of this, she later became extremely resistant to aerial cruises, let alone traveling in the air.

But this time, she had to do it, and even wished that the four dragons would fly faster.

Because a piece of news came from Zhongjing——

The emperor is in danger, return quickly! "Queen Dowager, don't worry, we'll be in the capital in another hour." A middle-aged man who looked to be in his fifties whispered soothingly in the carriage.

This person was none other than Empress Dowager Chen’s brother, Chen Kun, the head of the Chen family.

"Brother..." Empress Dowager Chen's face still had traces of tears. "Why is that child so confused?"

Chen Kun shook his head and said nothing.

Empress Dowager Chen had been trapped in the Embroidery Tower since she was a child. Later, she was sent into the palace by her father through some connections, and step by step she rose to the position of empress. When she became empress dowager, Zhang Taiyue was in charge of the front court. If it came to harem struggles, she had some experience, but how could she see through the dangers of the court?

With Chen Kun's knowledge, after listening to the eunuch who delivered the message and explaining the whole story, he had already guessed that this was a premeditated counterattack!

Behind this conspiracy stand those thousand-year-old families that are as majestic as mountains!
"Queen Dowager, don't mention other things, and don't pursue the cause and effect for now." Chen Kun comforted her softly, "Your Majesty's dragon body is the most important!"

As long as Emperor Chiyang is out of danger, this dangerous situation will be over.

"Yes, yes, yes." Empress Dowager Chen seemed to have grasped the last straw, "Brother is right."

"I will issue an edict immediately when I return to the palace."

On the way here, Chen Kun had already discussed countermeasures with Empress Dowager Chen.

Since it was the backlash of luck that caused the crisis for Emperor Chiyang, it would be better to transfer the luck away.

Just like the previous emperor appointed ministers of state, and later they appointed the crown prince.

Just find someone to share the luck with Emperor Chiyang.

According to Chen Kun's idea, the first decree of Queen Mother Chen was to announce that His Majesty was in poor health and needed to move away for recuperation, and to order the Crown Prince Duan to take the throne as Regent.

Throw out the biggest pot first!
Then, as a relative by marriage, Chen Kun was appointed as the Grand Tutor, which not only took away another part of the luck, but also served as a check and balance for the Prince Duan.

With Grandmaster Chen Kun's cultivation and the blessing of Empress Dowager Chen, it would not be a problem for him to take on the Grand Master's luck.

The third step is to use certain channels to tell those thousand-year-old families that they will never invite Zhang Taiyue back, and they can even swear an oath in the Taimiao in exchange for the return of all officials.

Of course, these officials were naturally recorded in the Empress Dowager's little notebook, and she would deal with them in the future.

With these three approaches, Emperor Chiyang may be able to turn danger into safety.

It seemed that thinking of these plans, Empress Dowager Chen's mood calmed down a little, but some resentment arose in her heart, and that resentment was directed at Zhang Taiyue.

How could this Zhang Taiyue have bewitched my son into this state? He's still restless even after he's gone!

Yes, this is what Empress Dowager Chen is really thinking at the moment.

……

The dragon's body cut through the space of Zhongjing and landed in front of the Yangxin Palace in the imperial city.

Empress Dowager Chen rushed out without regard for etiquette. Wang Fuquan, who had been waiting outside the palace, rushed to meet her and said, "Your Majesty, you are back. Please go and see His Majesty..."

Queen Mother Chen's face darkened as she rushed in. Chen Kun frowned and pulled Wang Fuquan, who was about to follow, and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what's the matter?"

Wang Fuquan, realizing it was the emperor's uncle, said helplessly, "Your Majesty... I'm just waiting to see the Queen Mother..."

After saying that, Wang Fuquan started crying again.

As Chen Kun walked in, he asked, "Why is it so serious?"

Wang Fuquan looked at Chen Kun, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

"Speak!" Chen Kun's eyes flashed, and the aura of a master emanated from his body, enveloping Wang Fuquan.

Wang Fuquan wiped his tears and said, "Rumor has it that the officials' attempt to abdicate is related to the Eastern Palace. Some also say that the Eastern Palace should be invited to handle state affairs..."

"The Eastern Palace is in a state of panic and has submitted a petition to resign from the position of Crown Prince..."

Chen Kun felt his scalp explode as if thunder was roaring.

So poisonous!
At this moment, from deep within the Yangxin Palace, the shrill wails of Empress Dowager Chen suddenly rang out.

"Son--"

Chen Kun paused, countless thoughts flashing through his eyes. Finally, he looked at Wang Fuquan and whispered, "Go, find that resignation letter for me and give it to me!"

"Go quickly!"

Wang Fuquan was stunned and nodded hurriedly.

Chen Kun looked into the depths of the palace, exhaled a long breath, and walked inside...

……

On the 13th day of the 6th month of the 5th year of Chiyang, Emperor Chiyang died in the Yangxin Palace. The Empress Dowager appointed her relative Chen Kun to take charge of the palace guards and jointly handle the national mourning with the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan.

(End of this chapter)