The greatest saint of all time!

Chapter 70 Court Assembly, Crown Prince Lu Xuan!

The next day, just as dawn was breaking.

Although it was the usual morning court session, the commotion last night made the atmosphere in the main hall today rather oppressive and suffocating.

If you look closely, you'll find that the usually crowded and bustling court is now filled with large empty spaces.

Upon closer inspection, a full third of the people are missing.

The surviving civil and military officials were all filled with fear, and dared only huddle together and whisper in hushed tones.

"Have you all heard? Last night, the Imperial Guards and the Shadow Guards mobilized in full force, turning the entire capital upside down!"

Someone immediately chimed in.

"That's not all! As far as I know, dozens of households have had their homes raided, and as for those arrested, the prison is already overflowing!"

Upon hearing this, someone couldn't help but shudder.

Everyone's eyes were filled with unease.

After all, no one can predict whether this fire will spread to their own head.

"I heard that when Prime Minister Lin saw that things were not going well last night, he fled overnight and his whereabouts are still unknown."

"The Lin family mansion has been burned to the ground; not even a rat could escape, let alone a person!"

Even so, some people hesitated before interjecting.

"However... I've heard that quite a few direct descendants of the Lin family have left for other places?"

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately tried to stop him.

"Shh! Keep your voice down! How can you say such things here?"

At this moment, a well-informed minister looked around before whispering the truth.

"That's true. Last night, General Wang Ji personally led troops to besiege the Lin family mansion. It was supposed to be foolproof, but unexpectedly, the old ancestor of the Lin family, who had been in seclusion for many years, risked his life to stop them."

"That ancestor... was a true Heavenly Origin Realm expert!"

"At the last moment, he deliberately self-destructed!"

"That's why many core members of the Lin family were able to escape during the chaos."

At this point, the minister's eyes showed even greater horror.

"However, apart from the direct descendants of the Lin family, those forces that usually rely on the Lin family are not so lucky."

"Whether it's the Crown Prince's faction, the Sixth Prince's faction, or even their related families... without exception, they were all uprooted!"

Upon hearing this, everyone around gasped in shock.

ruthless!

That's absolutely ruthless!

Who would have thought that His Majesty, who usually appears gentle and kind, would be so ruthless and merciless when he actually takes action!

Just as everyone was discussing and wondering what was going on,

"His Majesty has arrived..."

The noisy and chaotic courtroom fell silent instantly.

Everyone instinctively held their breath and bowed their heads respectfully.

Wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and an imperial crown, Lu Tianxing, supported by Wei Jiuqian, slowly walked up to the dragon throne.

"All of you, rise."

After the officials stood up, Lu Tianxing didn't waste any words and simply waved his hand.

Wei Jiuqian immediately stepped forward.

"Announce!"

"Prince Xiaoyao and Third Prince Lu Xuan, enter the hall!"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

The Carefree King?

Wasn't he driven out of the palace earlier?

How did he end up here?

Moreover, at such a sensitive time?

Could it be...

Many astute ministers had their own suspicions.

Last night saw that earth-shattering purge, and today came the sudden summons...

It seems that the weather in the Great Yan Dynasty is really about to change!

Under the astonished and uncertain gazes of the crowd, Lu Xuan, who had been prepared all along, slowly walked in from outside the hall.

He wore a plain-colored python robe, with a long sword hanging at his waist, and his expression was calm and serene.

Upon entering the hall, he completely ignored the various gazes cast upon him from both sides, and only bowed slightly to Lu Tianxing on the dragon throne.

"Your subject Lu Xuan greets Your Majesty."

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Lu Tianxing's eyes, and he then told him to rise.

"I have summoned you to the palace today because I have an important matter concerning the fate of the nation to announce."

"The Lin family's treason is well-documented, and I have ordered the extermination of their entire clan."

"As for Crown Prince Lu Heng and Sixth Prince Lu Ming, they colluded with foreign officials and plotted treason. Effective immediately, their princely status is revoked, they are demoted to commoners, and they are placed under house arrest for life!"

"The carefree Prince Lu Xuan is virtuous and talented, with exceptional abilities, and has made great contributions in suppressing this rebellion."

"Therefore, I have made my decision!"

"We hereby appoint Lu Xuan, the Carefree Prince, as the new Crown Prince of our Great Yan!"

"This shall be proclaimed to the world immediately, so that all may hear of it!"

This statement shocked both the government and the public!

……

After the court session ended, Lu Xuan did not return directly to the Prince of Xiaoyao's residence, but instead took Lin Wan'er straight to the palace.

Now that he has been appointed as the new crown prince, according to the rites, he should rightfully enter the Eastern Palace.

"Your Highness..."

Lin Wan'er was a little nervous, following closely behind Lu Xuan. Looking at the palace in front of her, a complex expression flashed in her eyes.

She could never forget how she got in there in the first place.

"Just take it easy and treat this as our carefree Prince's Mansion."

Lu Xuan remained calm.

Just as the two were about to step into the palace gate, a curse suddenly came from the side gate.

"Lu Xuan! You bastard, how dare you even show your face here?!"

Immediately afterwards, a disheveled, venomous, and crazy woman rushed out, pointed at Lu Xuan's nose, and began to hurl insults at him.

The person who arrived was none other than the current Empress, Lin Chenyan!

Now that the Lin family has fallen and the crown prince has been deposed, Lu Tianxing, perhaps out of consideration for their past relationship, has not yet directly deposed her from her position as empress, but has merely placed her under house arrest in Kunning Palace.

Who would have thought that she would secretly escape using some unknown method, and even come to the gate of the East Palace to intercept Lu Xuan!

"Why don't you just die? Why don't you just die?!"

"You're the one who ruined Heng'er! You're the one who ruined my Lin family! You're the one who destroyed everything I had!"

At this moment, Lin Chenyan was acting like a madwoman. If she hadn't been held back by several quick-witted imperial guards, she probably would have pounced on Lu Xuan and torn him apart long ago.

After being stopped, she struggled and punched and kicked the imperial guards around her.

"I am the Empress, the Mother of the Great Yan Dynasty! You bunch of lackeys, how dare you stop me?!"

Where is the trace of her former dignity now?

Faced with this hysterical cursing, Lu Xuan simply watched quietly.

"The victor is king, the loser is villain. You've held a high position for many years, you should understand this principle better than I do."

"When you schemed and plotted against my mother, did you ever imagine that this would be your fate?"

"Shut up! You little beast! You're not worthy to speak to me!"

Lin Chenyan screamed.

"You think you can rest easy now that you've become the crown prince? Let me tell you! Dream on!"

"As long as I live, I will curse you day and night to a terrible death! I curse you to be childless!"

"you……"

Hearing this, Lin Wan'er, who had been hiding behind Lu Xuan, finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"You wicked woman, you're not allowed to speak to His Highness like that!"

"You were the one who harmed His Highness first! You were the one who had the Lin family arrest my parents and forced me to frame His Highness!"

"You're the worst person! You deserve to die a horrible death!"