This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 382 The Throne Ceremony
It was early morning, before dawn.

In Snake Valley, carriages and horses were lined up, and flags were flying.

The carriage was no ordinary horse-drawn carriage, but a special treasure carriage made of exotic wood and mysterious gold. It could withstand fierce attacks on the outside and was like a mansion inside, with everything one could need. One could read and cultivate, hold meetings and conduct business, or sleep peacefully.

The horse was no ordinary horse, but a hybrid of a mythical beast, with long, strong limbs, running like the wind, and having extremely high endurance.

With the new emperor ascending the throne, the snake clan naturally brought ample congratulatory gifts.

The eldest princess remained in Snake Valley, acting as queen and handling all affairs of the snake clan.

The Queen, along with the Second Princess and other royal relatives, went to Snow Jade Palace to attend the Queen's coronation ceremony.

The convoy had already set off before the sun had even risen.

Luo Zijun wandered around the carriage, which was as big as a mansion, marveling at the various magical things in front of her.

Shui Wu also curiously explored the surroundings.

Bai Meixue sat alone in the room, quietly reading a book.

The two have seemingly reconciled.

As for the truth, nobody knows.

The team traveled day and night and soon emerged from the mountains into the plains.

At night, Luo Zijun was still alone in her empty room.

He had no mind for anything else; he just wanted to get to the Snow Jade Palace as soon as possible and see the fox queen who was about to ascend the throne.

If it really is my senior sister...

But how could it be that girl?

Which princess pinches men's butts every day? Which princess hits people with a rolling pin every day?

That shouldn't be possible.

Perhaps, my senior sister is just the most popular royal physician to the fox queen?
Five days later, the convoy arrived at the foot of Xueyu Mountain.

After handing over the receipts, the convoy began its ascent towards the snow-covered mountain peaks.

Along the way, we encountered convoys from many other ethnic groups.

The snake clan didn't seem to be very popular; only a few people came over to greet them.

The snake queen didn't seem to care.

As the convoy climbed the mountain peak, a massive city suddenly appeared ahead. The city walls seemed to be cast from ice, crystal clear, yet covered with strange symbols, shimmering with an eerie luster in the sunlight.

The members of the snake clan disembarked from the carriages, which were all placed outside the city, and then they walked into the city.

It was already evening.

The palace staff arranged for them to stay in a pavilion not far from the palace and brought them various delicacies.

Early the next morning, the Snake Queen and other demon leaders entered the palace with congratulatory gifts to personally pay their respects to the empress who was about to ascend the throne.

The coronation ceremony will be held tomorrow. Today, the demon leaders went ahead to meet the Empress and pledge their loyalty, since some demon leaders had not yet actually met this fox princess.

It wasn't until the afternoon that the leaders of the various demon clans emerged from the palace.

Today was the first time the Snake Queen had met the Fox Princess. After returning, she summoned the Second Princess, Yin Ning, and told her, "Today I asked His Majesty privately, and he said that she doesn't want you, but rather herself."

Yin Ning had already guessed the outcome, but she was still a little worried: "Will she be in danger if she goes to the palace?"

After all, she and she were originally the same person. Although they are now in two separate bodies, they will eventually merge together.

If something happens to the other party, she will definitely be severely injured, and at the same time, she will never be able to break through her cultivation bottleneck again.

The Queen said, "Don't worry, if His Majesty really wanted to do something to her, there would be no need for such trouble."

Yin Ning was finally relieved.

"Tell them to prepare so we can all attend the Empress's coronation ceremony tomorrow."

"Yes, mother."

Yin Ning left the room and came to the door of another room. She raised her hand as if she wanted to knock, but after hesitating for a moment, she turned and left.

Although she was puzzled about the relationship between the two of them and the fox princess, she knew it wouldn't do her any good, and the two of them might not even tell her anyway.

"I should be able to see her tomorrow..."

"Could it be my senior sister?"

In the room, Luo Zijun stared at the rolling pin in her hand, her emotions churning.

That night, he didn't sleep a wink again.

The next day.

Before dawn, there was a knock on the door.

Yin Ning stood outside the door with a cold expression and said, "Pack your things, we're going to the palace."

This second princess of the snake clan, for the first time ever, did not wear her black dress today, but instead wore a purple-red long dress and exquisite ornaments on her head, looking elegant and noble.

However, he still exuded a chilling aura.

"I dont go."

When the two arrived at Bai Meixue's room, Bai Meixue refused to enter the palace.

Yin Ning said solemnly, "If you don't go, all the efforts of my snake clan will be in vain."

Luo Zijun, standing to the side, asked doubtfully, "Is it that serious? It's just one person missing."

Yin Ning glanced at him coldly, offering no explanation, but simply said in a chilling tone, "It might get even worse."

Luo Zijun felt increasingly uneasy.

Bai Meixue calmly said, "I don't know her at all. What difference does it make if I'm not there?"

Yin Ning stared at her for a while, then said, "She specifically asked to see you."

Bai Meixue turned around from the window and looked at her.

"I feel that you two should know each other."

Yin Ning's eyes flashed with a scarlet light, her tone resolute.

The morning sun slowly rose from the horizon.

When the dazzling light illuminated the entire Snow Jade City, all the demon lords led their clansmen into the palace to attend the Empress's coronation ceremony at the Divine Light Hall.

Luo Zijun and Bai Meixue followed behind the Snake Queen, lost in their own thoughts.

Shui Wu silently followed behind the two.

The huge plaza in front of the Divine Light Palace was already filled with members of the demon race, all of whom were talking in hushed tones.

The various feudal lords and high-ranking officials were exchanging pleasantries and engaging in conversation.

The snake tribe's side was quiet and deserted; no one came to greet them, and the snake queen did not take the initiative to exchange pleasantries with anyone.

Only the bear princess, who had fought alongside him before, came and spoke for a while.

After waiting for about half an hour, the bell suddenly rang.

The noise in the square immediately subsided. All the demon clan members turned their gazes toward the Divine Light Palace, which stood high on the long steps, its walls, tiles, and stone pillars radiating colorful light.

At this moment, a fox-clan female general, about two meters tall and wearing silver armor, came up to the steps and loudly announced the official start of the Empress's coronation ceremony.

Music began to play.

The fox clan's high-ranking officials and soldiers shouted in unison, "Long live the Empress!"

The other members of the demon clan all bowed their heads and shouted in unison.

Then, a group of tall, strong, and imposing fox guards, dressed in silver armor, escorted a figure wearing a nine-tailed robe and a crystal snow fox crown, who appeared from the right corridor and arrived at the high platform outside the main hall.

The demon race members rose again and shouted, "Long live the Empress!"

The fox clan members were all moved to tears, deeply touched.

Luo Zijun quietly looked up, but could only vaguely see a snow-white, noble figure; she couldn't make out the details at all.

"Is it her?"

Bai Meixue, standing beside him, asked calmly.

Luo Zijun shook her head: "I can't see clearly."

Yin Ning, standing to the side, said coldly, "Don't spy. There are powerful auras of the fox clan's high-ranking members blocking the way on the high platform. Be careful not to be discovered and cause trouble."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zijun had no choice but to temporarily avert her gaze.

No wonder he couldn't see the other person clearly, even with his eyesight.

At this moment, the Fox Queen began to worship the heavens and recite her oath. Her body shimmered with light, and nine fluffy tails appeared behind her, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, swaying gently behind her.

Seeing this, all the demon lords no longer doubted that this fox princess possessed the pure bloodline of the nine-tailed divine fox.

Upon seeing this, the fox clan members were all moved to kneel down and prostrate themselves in worship.

Even the fox clan elders all knelt down, their faces wet with tears of emotion.

After taking the oath, he officially ascended the throne.

Surrounded by high-ranking officials, the Fox Queen entered the palace.

All the feudal lords stepped forward from the crowd, each holding their tribal emblem, and together ascended the long white jade steps to enter the palace, where they paid homage to the Empress and swore allegiance.

At the same time, he accepted a reward.

The other members of the demon race waited quietly outside the main hall.

Seeing that only the Snake Queen was allowed to enter the palace, Luo Zijun became anxious and whispered to the Second Princess beside her, "Can't we meet the Empress?"

Yin Ning said coldly, "Wait for the summons."

What if there is no summons?

Luo Zijun asked.

Yin Ning gazed at the Divine Light Palace, offering no further reply.

"Are you in a hurry?"

At this moment, Bai Meixue spoke up.

Luo Zijun said, "I'm not in a hurry. I just want to find out who she really is."

"And then what?"

Bai Meixue looked at him calmly: "What if it's the person you're thinking of?"

Luo Zijun paused for a moment, then did not answer.

Because he didn't know how to answer.

If this fox queen is really his senior sister, then what should he do?

At that time, he probably wasn't even in a position to think about what to do.

About an hour later, the various demon kings emerged from the main hall, all with smiles on their faces, indicating a pleasant atmosphere.

The Serpent Queen seemed to have gained the approval of the other feudal lords, and they were also talking together.

"Let's go back to the inn."

When the Serpent Queen returned, she gave the Serpent Clan members a rare smile before preparing to leave the palace.

Luo Zijun immediately panicked and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty..."

The Serpent Queen looked at him with her crimson eyes, paused, and said in a calm tone, "His Majesty did not mention you, so you don't need to stay here."

"But……"

"Leave the palace."

The snake queen ignored him and led her snake clan members out of the palace.

Bai Meixue glanced at someone and followed behind.

Just then, a fox-clan palace maid with a fluffy, snow-white tail hurried over and said in a sweet voice, "His Majesty summons the snake-clan's consort, Luo Zijun, to the palace! The snake-clan's second princess is waiting outside!"

Everyone immediately stopped and looked at a certain human.

Luo Zijun's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately tensed up.

Yin Ning looked at the fox-clan palace maid and asked, "Which second princess did His Majesty summon?"

The palace maid asked in confusion, "His Majesty said she is the second princess of the snake clan. Does your snake clan have two second princesses?"

Yin Ning frowned slightly and looked at Bai Meixue beside her.

At this moment, the Snake Queen spoke up: "Ning'er, you two stay here together and enter the palace together later."

Yin Ning lowered her head and said, "Yes, Mother."

The queen glanced at the two of them again, then turned and left with the rest of the snake clan.

"Young Master Luo, Second Princess, please!"

The fox-spirit maidservant smiled charmingly and walked ahead, her fluffy white fox tail swaying behind her as she walked, looking quite adorable.

Luo Zijun thought to herself: One tail is cute, but nine tails... that's terrifying...

At this moment, he felt conflicted.

They both hoped that the fox queen was their senior sister so that they could meet immediately and pour out their hearts to each other, and they also hoped that she wasn't, so that things wouldn't get too bad.

With this conflicted and apprehensive feeling, I followed the cute little fox girl with her wagging tail and climbed the long, high steps to the outside of the Divine Light Palace.

"Your Majesty, Young Master Luo has arrived."

The little fox girl entered the palace to report.

Luo Zijun held her breath and found that her palms were covered in sweat.

"Let him in."

A clear and authoritative voice rang out in the main hall.

Luo Zijun listened carefully, but for a moment she couldn't tell whether it was her senior sister's voice or not. She could only take a deep breath, lower her head, step over the threshold, and walk into the spacious and solemn palace with a racing heart.

(End of this chapter)