Chapter 514 - The Argument in the Pavilion (1/2)

Lin Mengya’s face fell the moment he spoke those words.

It was unbecoming of Qian Yuming and Elder Duanmu as the elders of the pavilion to be saying such words.

They seemed to have forgotten their duty after years of living in comfort and enjoying a high position.

With her beautiful eyes, Lin Mengya shot a look of disdain at Qian Yuming. She would no longer keep up with her polite manners.

“Really? Today all of you will be witnesses to what you hear. Qian Yuming, you’re merely a common citizen of the Nation of Lintian. Even if you hold an important position in the Pavilion of Herbs, it doesn’t change the fact that you are the emperor’s subject. Not to mention that my mother was the direct disciple of the Chief Elder, she was the first princess of the Nation of Lintian. You’re expected to address her with respect. How dare you slender my mother? Are you thinking of revolting against the emperor, Elder Qian? Otherwise, did you think that the Qians would rule over the Nation of Lintian?”

Qian Yuming might have such a passing thought, but there was no way he would speak his mind.

Lin Mengya begged to differ. Her words were like a slap across Elder Qian’s face.

By now, Lin Mengya had said what needed to be said as well as what should not be said.

Even Qian Yuming did not expect the honorable Princess Anle to be so outspoken.

Once these words were spoken, even he had to hold his tongue.

Moreover, Zuo Qiuyu was already glaring at him at this moment.

If he acted impetuously, he would get himself in trouble.

“Don’t say that. Elder Qian has merely lost his cool. Please bear with him and not blame him, Your Highness.”

The atmosphere was becoming tense and awkward. Eventually, it was Duanmu Yang who stepped out to break a compromise.

The two men were instantly forced to change their attitude and be polite to Lin Mengya.

She had made it clear that if they were rude, it meant they were planning a revolt.

They were not idiots. No one would admit to the young lady’s serious accusation.

“Snort, really? I want an answer today. Did the Chief Elder actually pass on his authenticating object to my mother? Or did she get hold of by trickery?”

It was Lin Mengya who was not letting them off this time.

Qian Yuming should not have tried to malign the first princess.

Now that Lin Mengya had been provoked and it would not be easy to handle the situation.

“This, this happened many years back, and we did not see with my own eyes.”

How and when could Duanmu Yang get forced into a corner by a young lady before?!

Unfortunately for him, this young lady in front of him now was not only backed by the emperor of the Nation of Lintian.

Seeing the dissatisfaction on Prince Yu’s face, Duanmu Yang cursed Qian Yuming for his rudeness and arrogance under his breath.

Apparently, Lin Mengya was not satisfied with the ambiguous answer he provided.

Lin Mengya glared at Duanmu Yang with her almond eyes and he was at a loss of words being put in a difficult position.

“Nevertheless, taking into consideration the character of the first princess, I would think that the authentication object was given to her from the Chief Elder. What do you think, Princess Anle?”

Hearing his cautious answer, Lin Mengya bit her lips and stopped talking after shooting him a look.

Seeing that Lin Mengya did not press them further, Duanmu Yang knew they had escaped trouble for the time being.

The purpose of their visit today to see if what they heard about Lin Mengya and Zuo Qiuyu was true.

Never would they expect Princess Anle to be like a porcupine so that whoever dared to come close would suffer.

He quickly tugged at the fuming Qian Yuming, indicating that he should apologize, then they speedily got out of the small courtyard where Lin Mengya and her company put up at.

“She’s pushing too hard!”

Seeing that they had left, Lin Mengya smacked her palm on the palm.

What a Pavilion of Herbs! What a Chief Elder!

If they could act so savagely now, what would happen if they took over the power? By then, the Nation of Lintian would be under their dominion!

“There’s no need for you to get so angry, Your Highness. Having spent so many years in the Pavilion of Herbs, I more or less know their characters. Even if any of them were to become the Chief Elder, he wouldn’t have the audacity to go against the emperor. I wouldn’t be so sure if it were another person.”

Chang Tianhua said softly but intently. He had not witnessed Lin Mengya’s temper before this. He had to hold back some words even if they meant good.

He could see that this princess was not easy to handle.

He might have thought about becoming the Chief Elder for a long time, but he was aware that he was no match with his opponents.

To some extent, today’s visit was an attempt at showing his sincerity and loyalty.

“Thank you for your reminder, Elder Chang. Snort, did the two of them think it’s easy to be the emperor? While the wealth and status may appear splendid, being the emperor is the most difficult job on earth. These people had truly turned the Pavilion of Herbs into a place with a foul atmosphere. I can imagine how they would become a fatuous and self-indulgent ruler!”

Lin Mengya did not direct these words at Long Tianyu, but Long Tianyu gazed at her and was slightly taken aback.

People would say that being the emperor was everyone’s dream. Little did he expect that only Lin Mengya was able to point out the real challenge faced by an emperor.

It was no wonder that she had never encouraged him to fight for the throne.

The truth was she had seen pass the riches enjoyed by an emperor. She was able to see more clearly than that.

The Lin Family had chosen to take a neutral stand in the midst of all the fight for power. Could it be because they had the ability to fully apprehend all things?