The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 613 A Slap and a Sweet Treat
The imperial throne suddenly lost its monarch and had no designated successor, leaving the court leaderless. This left the entire court bewildered and at a loss. Having served as an official for so long and studied history extensively, I had never seen such chaos in any previous dynasty. Even if there had been such chaos, it was always because the dynasty had already decayed and various factions had risen up, not something as sudden as this.

The timid were trembling with fear, while the bold, those with power and influence, especially those who held military power, were all eager to make a move. Their advisors kept giving them suggestions, but before they could even change their minds, someone took charge of the capital city that had lost its monarch.

Fengya was in charge. He didn't hide the fact that he resembled the Imperial Advisor, frankly admitting that this body belonged to the old ghost Tantai Wuji. Lang Jiuchuan had conspired with him to steal it, thus ruining half of the old ghost's thousand-year-old scheme. Although he didn't really want to use it, he hadn't used up all the luck remaining in this body, so he could continue to squander it. It wouldn't be too late to grind it to ashes when it was completely useless.

Everyone was thinking: So it was you who drove that old monster mad and into a demonic state!

But he only dared to whisper it in his heart and didn't dare to say it out loud. Who told him that the other person knew how to use magic? If they disagreed, what would he do if they used a soul-snatching technique?
"Master Qingyi has foreseen the secrets of heaven. A wise ruler will appear in the world no later than next year. Until then, the affairs of the court will still be managed by Lords Zeng Guangchuan and Shen Qinghe, who will lead the Six Ministries and the Secretariat." Fengya said coldly, "I won't say more. Just do the same things you did before. Keep Dadan stable and prevent corruption, the exploitation of the people, and the suffering of the people from occurring in various places. Then we will wait for the wise ruler to ascend the throne."

There was a buzz of discussion below. Wasn't this implying that they were doing things while waiting for someone else to ascend the throne?

"May I ask..." Grand Tutor Fang stepped forward, looking at the man whose aura was icy and who, even in human form, did not seem like a living person. He was momentarily at a loss for words.

His Holiness?
"My surname is Feng."

“Lord Feng,” Grand Tutor Fang immediately interjected, “may I ask Lord Feng, who is the enlightened ruler that the Immortal Qingyi speaks of?”

Fengya savored the title, finding it rather pleasant to hear. However, upon hearing what Grand Tutor Fang said, he glanced over and said, "You old foxes of the court, with your eight hundred cunning schemes, are you asking this to suggest that this enlightened ruler is either chosen by the true man or a member of the Lang family?"

His gaze swept down, his eyes cold and unwavering. He sat beside the dragon throne, his black robes and the ghostly aura he naturally exuded making him a chilling sight.

To be honest, if he were the emperor of Dadan, no one would dare to disobey him. With that kind of power, he could make people kneel down with just a glance.

Some people actually knelt down!

"If it were you, Feng Jun..."

"Shut up!" Fengya immediately sat up straight and said, "I am a person beyond the mundane world, as is the True Man. Once this matter is settled, we will naturally retreat into seclusion to cultivate. These worldly matters are matters of humanity, and also the responsibility of you officials and ministers. The True Man has not revealed who the enlightened ruler is, but it certainly will not be a member of the Lang family. Similarly, Ziwei Star Lord, if that person truly possesses the qualities of an enlightened ruler, will naturally rise step by step to that position, be revered by all, and give back to the people."

He patted the dragon throne beside him and said, "I sit here in accordance with the will of the True Man. I do not want to see this court in chaos, with everyone acting on their own and only seeking personal gain at the expense of the common people. The struggle for the throne is inevitable, but those who have no bottom line and disregard the people will only be sacrificed."

"I will only act as a ferocious beast, temporarily in charge of guarding the area, and will not participate in any political affairs. You don't need to consult me ​​on everything or ask me to make decisions. I won't do such trivial matters." Fengya said indifferently, "The same is true for the True Person. That's why she left behind her divine consciousness. If you want to rebel or cause chaos, first think about whether the ten clans can withstand the power of the True Person."

Fengya then took out a jade talisman left behind by Lang Jiuchuan. With a flash, he placed it in the center of the "Upright and Bright" plaque above his head. A golden light flashed, and an aura of majesty emanated from it. The phantom of Lang Jiuchuan with a disdainful look flashed by.

A chill ran through everyone, and they instinctively knelt on the cold floor tiles, shivering.

Fengya was extremely satisfied. As long as he shut up, he was fine. He was so annoying!

"We, the people of the secular world, are not using our magic to oppress others. It's just that Tantai Wuji has fallen into demonic possession and seeks to overthrow the world. We, the people of the secular world, will do our utmost to eliminate this evil. However, we do not wish for you people to pursue your own selfish interests while we fight against him, causing the people to lose all will to live and creating chaos in the world. You can also rest assured that if the righteous path wins, the Daoist sect will only return to the Dao, and it will no longer be like before, with the Xuan clan as emperors. Everything will return to its original right path." The crowd listened, though they dared not fully believe it. But whether they believed it or not, they had no power to resist. Lang Jiuchuan's strength was beyond the reach of a thousand armies; he was an immortal!

"We will surely bring peace and stability to the country and await the arrival of a wise ruler!" Zeng Guangchuan suddenly shouted loudly.

As soon as he said this, the others followed suit, saying that those who know when to yield are the wise ones, and they should just go along with it, since they could still become officials after all!

Thus, despite their differing thoughts, everyone obediently pledged their loyalty to Fengya.

Fengya was somewhat satisfied. After thinking for a moment, he realized that he couldn't just threaten, exploit, and slap them. He should give them a sweet treat to keep them motivated. So he said, "You should focus on governing the country and managing the affairs of state. When the world is at peace, the bright sky and clear earth reappear, and a wise ruler arrives, Qingyi Zhenren will reward you based on your achievements. He will give you some soul-soothing incense or longevity pills."

Everyone was overjoyed.

It used to be said that taking pills would drive one mad, but longevity pills shouldn't be like that, right? And what about the incense? It must have been made by immortals, not ordinary Taoist priests, so it must have some wonderful uses.

This large pancake studded with sweet dates energized everyone, prompting another round of pledges of loyalty. Since they were all going to work anyway, why not put in the effort and get a reward? Who wants to die if it can prolong their life?

It is indeed true that people are driven by profit.

Fengya took in the glances and thoughts of the people below and suddenly felt exhausted.

It's better to be a ghost. Being a human is too tiring, and being a superior person is even more tiring!

So what's so great about being a corrupt emperor? It's exhausting.

Lang Jiuchuan saw the scene through the divine sense left on the jade talisman. As for Fengya's scheme to trap her and use empty promises to lure her in, he just shook his head and didn't take it to heart.

If it truly brings peace to the world, what's wrong with her sprinkling some pills on the cattle and horses that protect this land?
Like the cattle and horses in front of us.

Lang Jiuchuan placed the bone bell in front of Shen Qinghe's brow, who was crying incessantly, and channeled a wisp of spiritual energy into it. He said helplessly, "That's enough. If you keep crying, the flood will be devastating. Go back to the capital and do a good job."

Shen Qinghe felt a warm current flow into his body, rushing to his limbs and bones, as if his energy flowed smoothly. The pain from the spanking on his buttocks was gone. He was both surprised and delighted, looking at Lang Jiuchuan with a complicated expression.

She already has the appearance of an immortal. Once this matter is settled, she will ride the wind and return home.

(End of this chapter)