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Chapter Sixty-Four: The Crown Prince Dies, Lin Huayao Plots Rebellion

Lin Huayao knelt down in the hall, tears streaming down his face, once again dragging Shangqingshan into an even more inescapable vortex.

Even Chongxuan's lifelong cultivation could not be stabilized. He vomited blood on the spot and cursed the Dao Ancestor in front of all the powerful officials, vowing that this matter was not done by Shangqing Mountain and that it was an unforgivable lie!

The situation is no longer what it used to be; the problem has expanded to an unimaginable extent. No one dares to sit idly by anymore. This is truly a situation where, if things go wrong, it could be a matter of life and death.

No one knows what's wrong with Lin Huayao, how dare he do such a thing, this is tantamount to throwing the country into chaos!

However, coincidentally, at that very moment, a rumor began to circulate over the capital.

"The Ming Prince has actually been secretly sent by the royal family to Yuqing Mountain to learn martial arts. It is said that the Yuqing Master personally accepted him as his last disciple and said that the Ming Prince is a rare talent and may be able to enter the realm of the Master's carefree life in ten years..."

No one knew where the news came from, but it spread to the ears of the powerful and influential in the capital in an instant, and everyone felt that the news contained a great deal of profound meaning.

"Emperor Dingwu is truly trying to demonstrate his authority to the Daoist sect."

"They've already secretly allied with Yuqing Mountain; no wonder the killer is pointing the finger at Shangqing Mountain..."

"Has that old man Lin Huayao already sided with Dingwu?"

"That must be it. This old man can't withstand the pressure. Besides, he is the father-in-law of the Ming King. Now the Ming King is very likely to rise to prominence and become the leader of the Taoist sect in the future. Why would he offend the imperial court for the sake of Shangqing Mountain? This old man is truly insidious..."

"I thought he had lost his mind. It seems that he did all this at Dingwu's behest."

At this point, many people suspected that Lin Huayao had actually compromised with Dingwu, and that all of this was actually helping Dingwu to warn Shangqingshan and restore the dignity of the nation.

No one dared to interfere in the matter anymore, and Dingwu's prestige seemed to rise infinitely in an instant.

As a result, Shangqingshan naturally became the center of attention, and they could no longer remain calm.

Now, even among the common people, rumors are spreading that Shangqing Mountain disrespected the law and dared to assassinate the Ming King. Naturally, the rumors about his motives are becoming more and more elaborate.

Under these circumstances, Master Mei of Shangqing Mountain personally wrote a letter to the imperial court, solemnly promising that if there was solid evidence proving that Shangqing Mountain was responsible, Master Mei would personally apologize and take responsibility for the case.

At the same time, if necessary, Shangqingshan is willing to fully cooperate with the national government's investigation, and closing the mountain is not out of the question.

However, the book also displays various deeds of Shangqingshan's unwavering loyalty since the founding of the dynasty.

However, one thing caught everyone's attention: although Master Mei wrote the letter, he did not personally enter the main hall of the imperial court.

The implication here is profound, enough to show that even Master Mei no longer trusts the imperial court and dares not come in person.

Dingwu clearly couldn't have been unaware of this, and ultimately, he spoke up himself, expressing his belief that Master Mei of Shangqing Mountain was the glory of the nation and would never commit treason, and that Lord Lin's testimony was insufficient to confirm it.

This matter has come to an end, but the atmosphere in the imperial court has become increasingly delicate.

Emperor Dingwu continued to crack down on Lin Huayao's forces without showing any sign of letting up, which seemed to shroud everyone in mystery.

Did Lin Huayao actually side with Dingwu?

What will happen between Shangqingshan and the National Dynasty after this battle?

Just how far does Dingwu intend to escalate this situation?

The situation became increasingly complicated day by day. Lin Huayao, Shang Qingshan, and the royal family were entangled in a complex web of relationships, and no one could be sure what their exact connection was.

Lin Huayao, a veteran official of both dynasties, became increasingly unpredictable. Was he trying to force Dingwu to back down, or had he already sided with Dingwu?

The situation is shrouded in mystery, and everyone has realized that it is spiraling out of control, so they have all become extremely vigilant.

As time went by, everyone began to eagerly anticipate the month-long deadline and the prospect of an early result.

However, things clearly didn't go as planned.

Ten days later, Lin Huayao, who had been silent for many days, stirred up trouble again, twenty days after the incident.

Moreover, compared to the previous two times, this time it completely changed the expressions of all the court officials.

He seemed to have eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard, and actually extended his wicked finger to important officials in the court.

Not just one, but all of them!

At this point, those who held power almost daily began to be implicated.

This is terrifying. Who in the court is someone to be trifled with?

Given this situation, no one can clearly see what's going on. Is Lin Huayao helping Dingwu to sort out the situation in the court? Or is Lin Huayao deliberately causing chaos in the Dingwu Dynasty?

They couldn't understand it, but one thing was certain: they absolutely couldn't get involved in the vortex. So, everyone immediately held onto one belief.

If you dare to mess with me, do you think I'll let you get away with it?

When it comes to attacking and annihilating, do you think I'm afraid of you? Who's afraid of who? Who isn't a master?

The chaos began in the most sudden way, and this was no joke. In a single day, memorials were flying everywhere in the court, and all sorts of slander began to be thrown around, leaving almost no one uninvolved.

It's as if the entire court is full of treacherous officials, and everyone is worthy of being killed!

With everyone feeling insecure, the largest-scale factional strife naturally began uncontrollably.

At this point, to be honest, no one could understand what Lin Huayao was trying to do.

Having offended so many people, no matter how the Mingwang affair ends, he is destined to have a bad end.

Even more terrifying is that the court is in chaos, and the country seems on the verge of collapse.

Everyone realized that this turmoil could not continue, otherwise there might be unspeakable disaster.

The banner of the dynasty must not fall for anyone, because if it falls, where will they find their authority?

But at the same time, whether the dynasty falls or not is far less important than whether I fall or not. Should I sacrifice myself to maintain the stability of the dynasty?

There was no point in even thinking about it, so as the conflict grew bigger day by day, everyone was terrified, but they could not stop, and could only wait for Emperor Dingwu to settle things and clean up the mess.

At this moment, for Dingwu as well, it was also the beginning of a thrilling and high-stakes gamble.

He coldly watched the endless battles and destructions in the imperial court, witnessing the impending doom of the nation, yet he couldn't suppress the slight thrill in his heart.

They wanted to take advantage of this turmoil to use its power against them, employing every means to purge the old forces, thereby rectifying the ills of the dynasty and seeking reform.

He assessed the situation and believed he should seize the opportunity. With only a few days left until the one-month deadline, everything would naturally come to a conclusion. As long as he could hold on for these last few days, he could usher in a new era.

However, if he wants to make reforms, the senior officials will certainly not tolerate him. In the process of reforming the dynasty, some people will inevitably have to be sacrificed, and no one will want to be the one sacrificed.

Like Dingwu, everyone had to hold on for the last few days, not allowing anything to happen to them. It was precisely because of this that, although the dynasty was in chaos and was wasting its national strength, it did not collapse completely and managed to maintain its position.

But once you get here, the so-called Ming King murder case is no longer important.

After all, everyone knew that this was just an excuse, and everyone's attention had turned to the factional struggles in the imperial court.

No one can remain unscathed. For years, chaos unprecedented in the history of the nation has been slowly brewing.

The dynasty is like standing at a crossroads, which may lead to prosperity or decline.

It was under these circumstances that King Ming was able to leave Beihe so easily, which is truly bizarre.

However, in fact, there is one crucial person who played a vital role in all of this.

Lin Huayao.

He was like a veil of fog, stirring up trouble and uncertainty for a month, but he couldn't escape his predicament. Instead, he led himself step by step toward his death.

He offended Shangqing Mountain, offended the court officials, and ultimately disrupted the imperial court...

As the one-month deadline approached, signifying that the chaos might finally be coming to an end, this person once again did something that shocked and bewildered everyone in the world.

This also completely ended this last feudal era.

It must be said that he should be remembered by history!

That Mid-Autumn Festival, King Ming arrived in Mingzhu, weary from his journey.

As he stood in that somewhat familiar environment, before he could even properly take in the chaotic world, horses still galloped and dances still took place, amidst the revelry and extravagance, he found himself in a state of utter disarray.

Then I heard the excited shouts of newsboys waving their newspapers.

"A shocking secret: The mastermind behind the murder of the Ming King has been identified as none other than the Empress's eldest son, the Ming King's elder brother, Crown Prince Mo Yuan!"

"The Crown Prince's plot to assassinate the Prince of Ming failed, and he launched a rebellion, but was killed on the spot..."

"A detailed account of the truth behind Zhang Bangli's murder of the young Grandmaster, the Imperial Prince, to aid His Highness the Crown Prince..."

"The Crown Prince's plot to assassinate Prince Ming is nothing but a shocking rumor. It turns out that Lin Huayao, the Vice Minister of Revenue, was plotting a rebellion and framed the Crown Prince for assassination..."

"To help the future Ming King inherit the throne, Lin Huayao plotted a rebellion and assassinated the Crown Prince..."

"Wanted! Wanted! The Imperial Court has issued a nationwide arrest warrant for Lin Huayao, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. His rebellion has failed, and he has abandoned his family and fled the capital..."

"The assassination of the crown prince will inevitably cause earth-shattering chaos, reignite factional strife, and leave the nation with no hope..."

"Secret tidbit: Seeing the nation's incompetence leading to internal and external troubles, Lord Lin could not bear to see the people suffer..."

The howling sound that filled the street reached Mo Bai and Tie Xiong's ears, leaving them unable to react for a long time.

"Sixth Master..." Tie Xiong's eyes were full of confusion.

Mo Bai looked up at the sky, then shook his head slightly: "Let's go!"