Chapter 2187

"Yes." Yu Hua nodded. He didn't fully understand, but it didn't stop his progress.

It had to be said that as a royal descendant, his intelligence was high. Environment shapes thought. Yu Hua’s vision was broader than most, even after being suppressed by the State Preceptor.

With a wider view, he understood his situation. To change it, he had to deal with the Four Great Families.

Previously, the State Preceptor stopped them. Now, it was time to consider acting.

At the Xuan Yuan residence, they worried about this too.

Xuan Yuan Cheng looked at Xuan Yuan Zheng. "Brother, what are you thinking?"

"I am thinking about this 'Imperial Seat.' Is she really that powerful?" Xuan Yuan Zheng asked.

Xuan Yuan Cheng nodded. she was sent to persuade her brother. "Brother, the Imperial Seat is a woman, but her wisdom and courage surpass us all. The Emperor said she is a visitor from beyond the heavens. I believe it. My cultivation and martial arts have broken through under her guidance.

Brother, she helps the Emperor because she needs help. It means the Great Yu Dynasty can survive. I know your ambitions, but our Xuan Yuan family is not suited to be emperors."

The Xuan Yuan family had ambitions. For generations, they tried to replace the Yu family. But every time, the Yu family survived.

Xuan Yuan Zheng sighed. "You are here to persuade me?"

Xuan Yuan Cheng nodded and shook her head. "I didn't plan to. The Imperial Seat sent me. She asked me to convince you to assist the Emperor."

Xuan Yuan Zheng pondered. "In this chaotic world, scholars of the Mo family are useless. The Shen family are merchants, not a threat. The Huangfu family is weak. Only we have a chance to take that throne. A Cheng, don't you want it?"

Xuan Yuan Cheng sneered. "Brother, dreaming at night is normal. Dreaming in broad daylight is foolish. You know I have no interest.

Besides, with the Imperial Seat helping the Emperor, do we have a chance? They are outsiders from beyond the heavens. If they get angry, one hand could destroy our Xuan Yuan family. I will never agree to this."

Hearing this, joy appeared in Xuan Yuan Zheng’s eyes. "A Cheng, you have grown up. Fine. I will go to the palace tomorrow to show my submission. Our Xuan Yuan family will follow him."

Xuan Yuan Cheng relaxed. His brother was no longer confused by empty power.

The next day, Xuan Yuan Cheng told Zhu Yanyi. Zhu Yanyi nodded in agreement. Under her arrangement, Xuan Yuan Zheng had a deep talk with the Emperor. Xuan Yuan Zheng left satisfied. Back home, she patted Xuan Yuan Cheng’s shoulder. "A Cheng, thank you. Without the State Preceptor, if the Emperor shows her strength, the Great Yu Dynasty will enter a new era."

Xuan Yuan Cheng didn't know what they discussed, but seeing his brother happy made him happy too.

A few days later, the sacrifice began.

The Great Yu Dynasty had customs: first sacrifice to Heaven and Earth, then to ancestors.

Previously, the State Preceptor handled it. The Emperor’s role was empty. Now, it was different. Zhu Yanyi had people spread the word: the Emperor is the True Son of Heaven, praying for the Great Yu. She asked Heaven and Earth for mercy, to restore the sun and moon. She invited everyone to pray for the land and their descendants. People in the capital came.

They didn't expect much. But seeing the orderly guards before the Emperor arrived, sensitive people felt something was different. This difference seemed beneficial to them.

"Commoners are sharp. Don't treat them as fools. If they are fools, you are the biggest fool, because they chose you as Emperor." Zhu Yanyi spoke to Yu Hua directly. She didn't sugarcoat things.

Yu Hua listened seriously. He agreed and didn't argue.

"The Emperor arrives!" someone shouted.

Yu Hua led his people up the altar to sacrifice to Heaven, Earth, and ancestors.

Zhu Yanyi waited until it was right. She began making hand seals. Then, her body flew into the air. She sat cross-legged in mid-air. Her hands moved in prayer gestures.

As she prayed, the cinnabar mole on her forehead turned into a lotus mark. Countless lotuses flew into the sky. They turned into a fragrant mist that filled the heavens.

The thick black smoke seemed to pull back. Zhu Yanyi closed her eyes and prayed silently. Lotuses appeared beside her. They grew from small to large, then scattered into petals. The petals swept through the black fog in the sky. Wherever the lotuses passed, the fog dispersed.

The people below all knelt. They understood now. The Emperor had brought a true master to help their sky.

"The Emperor and the Imperial Seat work for the Great Yu. We must send our hearts to them. Let them know we want the Great Yu to prosper. Let us pray together!" someone shouted.

This person was arranged by Zhu Yanyi.

Commoners are simple. If you help their lives, they will help you. As Zhu Yanyi prayed, everyone knelt devoutly. They bowed to the earth for the Great Yu. They were willing to submit to Heaven and Earth.