Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 899 Uproar
After returning to his residence and settling down in his study, the War King took out a bell to contact Tang Wan.

A moment later, Tang Wan's voice came from the other end of the bell: "Your Highness?"

"Wan'er, are you busy?" the War King asked.

Tang Wandao slowly said, "I'm drawing a talisman."

The War King paused for a moment, then briefly recounted the events of the day, including his visit to the Minister of the Imperial Clan's residence, his plan to convene the clan members tomorrow to explain the situation and distribute talismans, and the news that the investigation into the Feng family in the southwest had also come back. The Feng family might be remnants of the Black Witch Clan, and it was still uncertain whether they had any connections with the Southern Desert.

Tang Wan listened quietly without interrupting.

After he finished speaking, he asked, "Your Highness will be going to the Minister of the Imperial Clan's residence tomorrow. Will you have enough talismans?"

The War King paused for a moment, then said, "I was just about to tell you this. There are quite a few members of the imperial clan, and I have taken enough for them, but if we include the officials in the court, the previous talismans probably won't be enough."

"How much do you need?" Tang Wan asked.

"At least two or three hundred, of course the more the better," the War King replied.

There was no immediate response.

The War King thought she was in a dilemma and was about to speak when he heard Tang Wan say, "No need to wait. I've been drawing, and I've saved up some more. I'll continue drawing later."

The War King paused slightly, then asked, "You've been drawing the whole time?"

"Hmm," Tang Wan said, "You use a lot, and I was afraid it wouldn't be enough, so I kept drawing. Now I have nearly two hundred more sheets on hand. I'll keep drawing before bed, and I'll have Zhuxi deliver them to the gatehouse first thing tomorrow morning. You can send someone to pick them up."

The War King held the bell, unsure of what to say.

He had only intended to ask her if she could draw some more, but he didn't expect that she was already drawing.

She's been thinking non-stop since last night; he hasn't even said a word yet, but she's already figured it out.

The War King's heart stirred, and he gently called out, "Wan'er."

Tang Wan asked with some confusion, "Hmm?"

The War King paused, then said little more, only softly, "Thank you." Thank you for considering my needs.

There was a pause on the other end of the bell, then a hint of a smile appeared in her voice as she said, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. Leave the talisman to me; you can go about your business."

The two exchanged a few more words and then hung up the bell.

The following day, the heads of various imperial relatives and clansmen arrived one after another at the residence of the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court.

Some were princes and dukes, some were dukes and generals, and a few were senior members of the imperial clan left by the late emperor. They rarely went out, but they all came today.

The group sat in the main hall, chatting in small groups, unaware of why they had been summoned so early in the morning.

The Minister of the Imperial Clan sat at the head of the table, his white eyebrows slightly furrowed, his expression more solemn than usual.

Just then, the War King walked in. He was dressed in a black casual suit, his back straight, and his face calm.

The War King walked to stand beside the Minister of the Imperial Clan, bowed to him first, and then turned to the crowd.

Zongzheng glanced at everyone and said, "I have invited you all here today because the War King has something to tell you. It is a difficult matter, and everyone must take it seriously."

After saying that, the Imperial Clan Minister looked at the War King.

Seeing this, the War King nodded slightly and said, "I have indeed invited you uncles and brothers here today because it is an important matter. The Southern Desert has planted spies in the residences of various ministers in our dynasty, some of whom have been lurking for more than ten years. The wet nurse in the residence of Vice Minister Wu is one of them, and she almost killed the young master of the Wu family. His Majesty is already aware of this matter, and the various residences have begun to investigate." The hall immediately erupted in an uproar.

"Southern Desert? A spy?"

"Hidden for over a decade? That's outrageous."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion.

The War King raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

After the sounds gradually subsided, the War King continued, "We cannot let our guard down with our relatives either. The reason I asked the Minister of the Imperial Clan to gather you all today is to inform you of this matter. The wet nurse of Vice Minister Wu's family used witchcraft to harm the young master of the Wu family. As you all know, such methods are difficult to guard against. Therefore, I have requested the Emperor to ask a master to draw a peace talisman, just in case."

After saying that, the War King gestured to Zhan Yi behind him to bring over a box.

Seeing his relatives starting to whisper and discuss again, the War King took the box from Zhan Yi, opened it, and took out a talisman. He showed it to everyone before speaking, "This talisman was drawn by a master and can ward off evil spirits. The young master of the Wu family survived until he was rescued thanks to this talisman. Take this home, and each person in your family should wear one close to their body. If anything unusual happens, the talisman will turn black and heat up, which will be a warning."

The crowd looked at the talisman, some with doubt and others whispering among themselves.

An old prince spoke up: "Is this talisman really effective? Or is it just one of those cheap, shoddy things you find on the market?"

Just as the King of War was about to answer, the Minister of the Imperial Clan spoke first.

"I guarantee this talisman." His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear. "The War King wouldn't joke about something like this. If you don't trust him, surely you can trust this old man?"

Although he had never used this talisman before, he trusted the War King's character and believed he wouldn't use such things to fool people.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

As everyone knows, this old patriarch is the eldest member of the royal family. He has never liked to meddle in affairs, but he never speaks falsehoods.

Since he was willing to vouch for it, this talisman must be something extraordinary.

The old prince nodded and stopped questioning.

Princess Changqing also spoke up at the right time: "I know about this peace talisman. Lan'er had an accident a while ago, and I think everyone has heard about it. In the end, she was saved with the help of that master. This peace talisman should have been made by that master. That master is no ordinary person. Lan'er also got one of these peace talismans."

Upon hearing Princess Changqing vouch for him, the War King nodded slightly to his aunt.

The crowd had already stopped questioning the matter because of the Imperial Clan Minister's assurance, but after hearing Princess Changqing's explanation, they believed her even more, since many people knew that Princess Changqing's son had gotten into trouble.

So everyone agreed and said no more.

The War King felt slightly relieved. He distributed the talismans according to the number of people in each family and instructed everyone: "The talismans must be worn close to the body and must not be taken off. If you find anything unusual, do not make a fuss. Report it to the Minister of the Imperial Clan or directly to me."

The War King paused for a moment before continuing, "Please all my uncles and brothers go home and check everyone in your household. If you can find anyone, that would be best. If not, please keep an eye on your safety charms and be extra careful when you go out recently."

Everyone agreed, took their talismans, and soon left one after another.

Zong Zhengqing sat at the head of the table, watching everyone leave. He sighed deeply, shook his head, and looked at the War King, saying, "These people are used to a life of luxury and don't know the dangers outside. We can't always follow them. We'll just do our best. You go ahead and do your work. I'll keep an eye on things here."

The War King bowed and then took his leave.

Watching the War King's departing figure, Zong Zhengqing stroked his beard and nodded in satisfaction. He was reliable, capable, shrewd, and resourceful—a promising talent.

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