Chapter 1658 — That Zun's Marriage
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The three Golden Guards understood: to find this man on the strength of Emperor Haotian's painting alone would be no different from fishing for a needle in the sea. Moreover, even Emperor Haotian did not know the man's name, which made the search all the more difficult.
The Golden Guards took their leave, and Emperor Yanfeng hurriedly said, "My little king's princess is to wed Mutian Zun in a few days. There is no need for the envoys to hurry back; stay and drink the wedding wine first.
My little king must also prepare some gifts, which will take a day or two, to show filial respect to the envoys. " The three exchanged glances and slowly nodded, saying, "Mutian Zun is the Zun who transmitted the method of longevity, his merit boundless. It is only proper that we stay to observe the rites of his wedding.
" The three took up residence, and Emperor Yanfeng plied them with fine wine and meat, and ordered all manner of rare treasures prepared and sent to their lodgings.
Emperor Yanfeng also ordered men to escort the three Golden Guards to the greatest supervisory foundry in Jingping, to let them choose freely from the divine weapons produced there.
The three were much delighted, thinking to themselves: "This Emperor Yanfeng is a man who knows how to behave.
" Emperor Yanfeng said to the Imperial Preceptor of Jingping, "Mutian Zun's wedding can delay matters a while longer, and can also make Emperor Haotian relax his guard. In these days, the Heavenly Court will not send troops against Jingping, and the negotiations between the Heavenly Court and Jingping can be dragged out several more years. " "Your Majesty must not be too optimistic.
" The Imperial Preceptor of Jingping said, "Yuchenzi has brought the most eloquent and muddle-stirring men of Jingping to negotiate with the Heavenly Court. By the original plan, it could be dragged out several years.
But now, Emperor Haotian has eliminated Huotian Zun; Taichu dares not show his head, dares not contend with him for interests.
The Ancestral God King, the Void Zun, the Primordial Gods of the Great Ultimate—needless to say! And now the Heavenly Court has but one power, and that is Emperor Haotian! Yuchenzi's delaying strategy will likely no longer serve.
" Emperor Yanfeng frowned and said, "It is for this reason that Mutian Zun and Yuxiu abdicate and marry, to let us step to the fore, in the hope of delaying a few years. " The Imperial Preceptor of Jingping nodded and said, "Their marriage and retirement is compelled by the pressure Jingping bears. Princess Xiu has suffered much.
" Emperor Yanfeng's expression turned strange: "I rather think she is delighted.
These days she has suddenly relaxed, and looks smug to everyone she meets. . . A grown daughter cannot be kept at home—"