Chapter 130: The Undercurrent in the Imperial Study (1/2)
On the same morning, not only were the members of the Palace of Brilliance Resurgence having a discussion about the trip to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range at their new base of operation, the same scene could be seen in the imperial study.
After the morning imperial court assembly, the Emperor summoned his sons into the imperial study. As some of the princes weren’t appointed with important roles in the imperial court, they would only join in the grand imperial court assembly every 1st and 15th of the month. During the normal imperial court assembly, only the First Prince, Pei Rumo, and Third Prince, Pei Wuchen, would be around.
However, today wasn’t the 1st or the 15th, but all of the princes were summoned into the palace by the Emperor. As for the reason, everyone had a clear answer in their heart. It was probably due to the fact that the information about the Phoenix King Valley heading to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range to capture the Green Flame Eagle had reached the ears of their Emperor Father. Just the day before, the Emperor had even summoned the old hall master of the Phoenix King Valley. With how things were going, it seemed as though the old emperor was planning to send his sons over to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range as well.
The atmosphere of the imperial study was rather strange. The Emperor was seated on the host seat as he dozed off with his eyes closed. The ambergris incense was lit and the smell filled the room. The chief eunuch stood beside the Emperor silently. There wasn’t a need to mention those palace maids who waved the fan as they stood at the back. They obediently remained in their position as they continued to fan like a machine.
It seemed extremely peaceful but the undercurrents were surging..
The smell of the ambergris incense continued to spread and those who were not used to it started to get headaches. When everyone started to feel uncomfortable, the incense finally burned out. Perhaps it was too quiet, everyone seemed to be able to hear the sound of the ash falling to the ground.
No one knew if the Emperor felt that the smell of the incense was fading or if he heard the sound of the ash hitting the ground. His eyes snapped open and his gaze shifted to all the princes.
The old emperor raised his hand and waved it lightly as though he was trying to scatter the concentrated smell of incense. When the chief eunuch saw the Emperor’s action, he instantly dismissed all the other eunuch and palace maids.
Since those two palace maids could serve the Emperor, they were naturally tactful. They instantly placed the fans down properly and left the imperial study.
In the room, only the most respectable and influential people of the Cloud Water Nation were left.
Pei Wuchen already expected that his Emperor Father would start with him. After all, among all the princes present, he had the closest relationship with the Phoenix King Valley.
It was fortunate that Pei Wuchen had already made preparations in advance. As soon as the Emperor asked, he immediately replied according to the script he prepared. “In response to Emperor Father’s question, this son just learned of this matter. I believe that the Phoenix King Valley had recently obtained information through some secret sources and it caused them to make the decision to capture the Green Flame Eagle. When this son heard the rumors, I was also extremely astonished. The Phoenix King Valley had strict rules and they were not allowed to drink excessively. However, from what I know, the Phoenix King Valley’s disciples released this piece of news after getting drunk. This son didn’t believe it and didn’t seek confirmation from the Phoenix King Valley. Since this information might not be accurate, I couldn’t make a report to Emperor Father. It was only the day before when Junior Sister Wan’er looked for me that I understood that the rumors were true. Before I had the time to report, Emperor Father summoned me.”