Sheng Fu

Chapter 1219 A Strike Without Leaving a Trace
The next day.

The snow has stopped, and a bright, cold day has arrived.

Princess Qianling and Zun Hong, a high-ranking official of the demon race, led a delegation of 20,000 light cavalrymen towards the Spirit Clan.

The procession was large and imposing, but they did not choose to traverse the void.

Firstly, it was to boost morale; secondly, this move also carried the meaning of surveying the land.

Thirdly, naturally, they wanted to broaden their horizons in the land of the Spirit Race.

Taking one step at a time best demonstrates sincerity.

……

The capital of the Spirit Clan.

Inside the front hall.

For the widow and her child, the hall seemed rather empty, but Bei Hanfei had gradually grown accustomed to the emptiness.

Bei Hanfei, holding the new emperor in her arms, sat on the throne, with Ling Hewang and Tang De below her.

"Your Majesty, the human and demon delegations have set off. Their presence is quite grand. Should we send troops to the Spirit Clan's border to welcome them?" King Linghe asked humbly, bowing deeply.

This gesture was meant for Tang De, who was standing nearby.

These are minor matters that Ling and Wang could easily decide on their own, but now it is necessary to expand the young lord's real power to an unlimited extent. Only in this way can the Eldar system become more and more solid.

Tang De kept his head slightly lowered, not daring to look directly at the Empress Dowager.

Moreover, Tang De was well aware of why King Linghe had summoned him to meet the Empress Dowager.

Bei Hanfei was well aware that this powerful prince of the Spirit Clan had given her ample face and support in the court. She never imagined that the person she once hated the most would now become her most loyal supporter.

In the heart of this heterochromatic prince, the fate of the Spirit Clan is the most important thing.

“The two envoys are a princess from the human race and a high-ranking official from the demon realm. They cannot be neglected. It would be most prudent for the Prime Minister, the Minister, and Gu Cheng to go to the border to greet them together,” Bei Hanfei said without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Tang De's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Not only Tang De was going, but Qiu Yu was not spared either.

If they set off now, they will inevitably miss many government affairs.

Yes, it was a missed opportunity.

The Empress Dowager now has three Soul Masters at the Lingxiao level, who are capable of replacing the Prime Minister and gradually weakening the real power of civil officials. The next step will be to subtly promote the implementation of the new policies.

However, there was no way to refute the reason given by the Empress Dowager.

"Does Your Excellency have any doubts?" Bei Hanfei asked, raising her voice slightly, seeing that Tang De had not responded for a long time.

Tang De immediately prostrated himself on the ground and said very respectfully, "It is only right and proper, but many government affairs may be delayed. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Ling and Wang stood still, glancing disdainfully at Tang De out of the corner of their eyes.

But King Linghe did not speak, and some prestige needed to be established by the Empress Dowager herself.

Linghe Wang had not only heard about the new policies, but also knew that the late emperor had already begun to implement them on a small scale while he was still alive. The person who carried out these policies was none other than the ruthless and vicious Linghe Wang.

However, this matter is unknown to outsiders.

Ling and Wang naturally supported the new policy.

He was already a supreme expert, and what he sought was to be remembered for eternity, not worldly wealth or official resources. He also knew that his path of cultivation had come to an end and it would be difficult to go any further.

Everything they did was for the great cause of the Spirit Race.

This is the power of kinship!

Seeing Tang De's humble attitude, Bei Hanfei sighed inwardly, "What a cunning old fox!"

They constantly claim to prioritize national affairs, but in reality, they value the real power they hold dear.

Within the Spirit Race, there is indeed a force that wants to prevent the new policy from being implemented, and Tang De is one of them.

Bei Hanfei pretended to speak softly and said, "When the Prime Minister and the Minister are not in the office, I personally review all government affairs, large and small."

"The new emperor has just ascended the throne, and the court and the country are somewhat desolate."

"At this critical juncture, the arrival of delegations from the human and demon races with generous gifts to celebrate is undoubtedly a great honor for our Spirit Race."

"The alliance of the three races is like that of brothers and sisters, and no one should neglect the others."

"If we act according to the actual situation, in principle, at least one member of the royal family should personally go to welcome the human and demon delegations this time."

"My dear Qing also saw it; King Linghe is extremely busy with state affairs and is working hard on intelligence gathering."

"The leader of the One Night Sect is conserving his strength to prevent the demon wolf riders from advancing south."

"Such an important task was entrusted to the Prime Minister and the Minister only out of necessity."

"Does Your Excellency still have any questions?"

The words were spoken in such a way that they gave the Prime Minister ample face, while also putting considerable pressure on him.

Ling and Wang glanced at Bei Hanfei out of the corner of their eyes, a slight smile playing on their lips. They had thought the Empress Dowager was somewhat weak, but they hadn't expected her to be so sharp at this crucial moment.

King Ling was deeply gratified by this.

With such an Empress Dowager guarding the court, people will naturally feel more at ease. No one will doubt the Empress Dowager's personal martial prowess, but many will doubt her ability to govern the country. As long as she gradually builds up her prestige, in time, she can naturally sweep away the current decadence of the Spirit Clan.

At that moment, Tang De felt a slight chill run down his spine. After thinking it over, he gritted his teeth and kowtowed, saying, "Your subject obeys the decree!"

Bei Hanfei glanced at the child in her arms. The little guy had bright, clear eyes and a warm, innocent smile on his face.

"In that case, let's go and prepare," Bei Hanfei said softly.

King Linghe bowed deeply and said, "Your subject takes his leave."

Tang De replied with a slightly melancholic tone, "Your subject takes his leave."

The small court assembly ended there without disturbing the other officials.

On the way out of the palace, Ling and Wang walked in front, while Tang De walked behind, and the two did not exchange any extra words.

Tang De watched Ling He Wang's retreating figure, feeling both annoyed and powerless.

At that time, it was King Ling who took the initiative to invite me to meet with the Empress Dowager to discuss politics. His words were very sincere, saying that he wanted to help the Empress Dowager solve her problems. Now the court is a bit empty, and everything needs the Prime Minister's strong assistance.

Unexpectedly, after meeting the Empress Dowager, the prime minister's real power was reduced by 30%.

Tang De had already vaguely guessed from the beginning that King Linghe might not have good intentions, but facing this powerful and accomplished prince, Tang De naturally dared not offend him.

They kept putting the Prime Minister on their toes.

This forced the prime minister to watch helplessly as his real power was gradually weakened, with no way to resist.

They gradually realized that this empress dowager, who had never governed the country, was not lacking in talent.

Is the new policy really going to take root and flourish on the land of the Eldar?

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the main gate of the palace and were about to return to their respective homes.

Tang De watched Ling He Wang's dashing figure with his hands behind his back, and the anger in his chest was too much to bear any longer. He stopped and called out to the person in front of him, "Your Highness, please wait."

Upon hearing this, Linghe Wang subconsciously raised an eyebrow, then turned around, forced a friendly smile, and asked softly, "What advice does Your Excellency have?"

Please advise!
Who in the court and among the common people dares to criticize this prince with heterochromia?
Tang De smiled bitterly, deeply sensing the prince's domineering and ruthless nature.

The king's majesty must never be offended!

"I wouldn't call it instruction, but I'd like to ask Your Highness a question." Tang De looked directly at King Linghe for the first time, his back straight, displaying an imposing and unyielding demeanor.

The prince with heterochromia was also slightly taken aback for a moment upon seeing this.

In his memory, the prime minister in front of him had never stared at him so intently before.

Is this old guy still angry?

Ling and Wang smiled gently and said, "We have been colleagues for many years and are close friends. You can ask me anything you want. We have a long-standing friendship."

Old friendship?
Tang De felt a strange urge to laugh, but couldn't. He knew all too well the methods of this prince with heterochromia.

"After I return to the capital with the delegation, will the prince still invite us for drinks as usual?" Tang De asked, still feeling uneasy.

Tang De had no idea what methods the Empress Dowager would use after leaving the capital, which officials she would replace, or what actions the three powerful soul masters would take.

But he knew one thing: when he returned to the capital, the court would no longer be the one he was familiar with. Perhaps even speaking a few words of justice would require him to be extremely careful.

Ling and Wang's eyes gradually relaxed, and they secretly sighed that the old man was indeed sharp-minded.

But how could Ling and Wang give him a concrete answer at this moment?

Politicians are ruthless, and Ling and Wang are no exception.

"Not at all. After the Prime Minister returns, I will personally visit his residence to ask for a few cups of the finest aged wine. I only hope that the Prime Minister will not find me unworthy." King Linghe smiled.

The prince with heterochromia had a seemingly gentle face, but his eyes and brows revealed sharp angles.

Tang De already knew the answer.

Unexpectedly, his real power was lost after such a small trick.

He had no chance to resist, and he knew all too well that during his absence, this heterochromatic prince would stop at nothing to weaken the civil officials and suppress the nobles.

"Alright, Your Highness, if you come to my residence, there will be plenty of fine wine." Tang De replied with a forced smile, his back still ramrod straight.

Ling and Wang nodded slightly in acknowledgment, then turned around and disappeared from the spot.

At this moment, the Prime Minister's carriage emerged from the post road beside him. Looking at the aging Emperor and thinking of his not-so-good son, Tang De seemed to have aged ten years.

"What's wrong, sir?" the official asked worriedly, seeing Tang De's dazed expression.

Tang De waved his hand and said, "It's alright, let's go back to the manor."

Power is fascinating. When you have power, you are basking in glory. But when you gradually lose power, it is more painful than cutting off your own flesh piece by piece.

Inside the car, Tang De rested his head on one hand, silently shedding tears.

Once the powerful clans and aristocratic families of the human race start causing trouble, even the human emperor has to take them a backseat.

But the Spirit Clan is different; the power of their kin is far too great.

If there is a deliberate intention to suppress them, it will be difficult for the Eldar to form a resistance that would frighten those in power.

Tang De also felt a deep sense of awe for the infant emperor, who was truly blessed with extraordinary fortune...