Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Chapter 1250: Chapter 1236: Father Emperor, Abdicate!

"I am a poor Taoist from the Tiance Clan!"

With an inscrutable demeanor, Taoist Cangsong spoke in a resonant voice.

This voice rolled like a tide, echoing within the great hall.

It instantly stirred a commotion.

"He is actually a master from the Tiance Clan?"

"I have read in ancient books that the Tiance Clan is blessed by the heavens, and they are most proficient in the art of divination."

"I didn’t expect His Highness to have found such a master to assist him. Truly, the Nantian Dynasty is blessed by the heavens!"

Several court ministers spoke up.

Words that were not stingy with praise.

Making Taoist Cangsong’s face appear even more smug.

Nantian Wen also raised his eyebrows.

He only knew Fang Tianmiao came from a mysterious tribe but did not know Fang Tianmiao was a powerful figure of the Tiance Clan. However, he had heard from Fang Tianmiao several times about the strength and mystery of the Tiance Clan.

Nantian Wen squinted, leaned forward slightly, and asked, "Taoist, are you truly from the Tiance Clan?"

"Hmm? Are you questioning this poor Taoist?" noveldrama

Taoist Cangsong appeared enraged.

Nantian Xiao quickly said, "Taoist, please calm your anger. The Emperor did not mean that. It’s just that the people of the Tiance Clan have always been figures of legend; the Emperor simply finds it hard to believe!"

"Hmph, for the sake of the Crown Prince, this poor Taoist will not argue with you. If it happens again, don’t blame this poor Taoist for turning hostile..."

Taoist Cangsong snorted coldly, scolding Nantian Wen.

This made a group of ministers express their dissatisfaction: "What does His Majesty mean by this? This Taoist Cangsong was invited by the Crown Prince, so how could he not believe him?"

"If I were the Taoist, I would probably feel insulted too!"

Nantian Xiao became more pleased in his heart, lightly coughed to silence the murmurs of the crowd, and then said, "Taoist Cangsong, please diagnose my father, and, if possible, kindly calculate the national fate of my Nantian Dynasty..."

"Rest assured, His Highness has been kind to this poor Taoist. You need not say it; this poor Taoist will do my utmost!"

Taoist Cangsong and Nantian Xiao exchanged a glance, his lips curling into a sinister smile, and then he walked toward Nantian Wen, "Your Majesty, please extend your left hand, so this poor Taoist can diagnose you!"

"Thank you, Taoist!" Nantian Wen couldn’t help but cough a few times.

Taoist Cangsong took hold of Nantian Wen’s wrist.

Frowning at times.

Appearing serious at times.

Looking regretful at times...

It made the ministers hold their breaths in tension, watching him with anxiety, wanting to inquire but fearing to disturb Cangsong’s diagnosis.

After a moment.

Taoist Cangsong released his hand and shook his head with regret, saying, "I didn’t expect, truly didn’t expect..."

Nantian Xiao hurried forward: "Taoist, how is my father’s health?"

Sigh!

Taoist Cangsong let out a long sigh, seeming hesitant to speak: "To report to His Highness... His Majesty’s health is already at its limit; according to this poor Taoist, he may not last over a month..."

Boom!

These words were like a thunderbolt on a clear day.

Causing the ministers’ expressions to change drastically.

A loyal and hot-tempered general shouted in anger: "Nonsense, you wicked Taoist, do not speak recklessly. How could His Majesty, who is hale and hearty, not live for another month?"

"Wicked Taoist, do not spread unfounded rumors and destabilize our nation!"

Nantian Xiao’s sword-like brows slightly furrowed, scanning a few individuals in the crowd.

These were all supporters of the Crown Prince.

His staunch followers.

Seeing Nantian Xiao’s look, the Grand Tutor nervously stepped forward, glaring at those martial generals: "How can you be so loud in the grand hall?"

"Grand Tutor, did you not hear what that wicked Taoist said? He is cursing His Majesty..." the Great General Pei Jun retorted angrily.

The Grand Tutor calmly said, "Wicked Taoist? Are you saying that the one His Highness brought is a wicked Taoist cursing His Majesty? Are you implying that His Highness intends harm to His Majesty?"

"I, I..."

Pei Jun’s face darkened.

How to respond to this?

Agree?

That would imply slandering the future emperor!

The Grand Tutor snorted coldly, then looked at Taoist Cangsong: "Taoist, why did you say His Majesty cannot live beyond a month? Is there any basis?"

Taoist Cangsong deliberated for a moment, then said, "This poor Taoist dares to say so because there is some backing for it..." He paused, then continued, "All may recall from where this poor Taoist hails?"

"The Tiance Clan?"

"Didn’t you just say, Taoist, that you are from the Tiance Clan?" everyone replied.

Taoist Cangsong nodded: "Precisely because this poor Taoist is from the Tiance Clan, capable of viewing the past and calculating the future, the fate of an individual is visible to the naked eye, and the fate of a nation can be calculated with one hand. When diagnosing His Majesty’s pulse just now, this poor Taoist found that His Majesty’s bodily functions are on the verge of collapse; how can it endure?"

"Please, Taoist, explain in detail!" said the Grand Tutor.

"It is, in fact, against destiny to disclose such heavenly secrets; originally, this poor Taoist did not wish to speak. But His Highness saved this poor Taoist’s life, so even at the risk of heavenly scourge, I must save the Nantian Dynasty from this difficulty..."

Taoist Cangsong sighed, with an expression of noble firmness, "This poor Taoist calculates that the Nantian Dynasty will face great difficulty, with national fortune unstable, and it may dissipate at any moment. Given His Majesty’s weak body, he cannot suppress the national fate, and maintaining this fragile state will ultimately lead to His Majesty’s death, and the dispersal of national fortune..."

Hiss!

The ministers gasped in astonishment.

The Grand Tutor cooperatively displayed an expression of concern: "May I ask the Taoist, is there a way to save His Majesty and the Nantian Dynasty from this peril?"

"Please, Taoist, take action!" said Nantian Xiao.

Taoist Cangsong hesitated for a moment, bit his lip, and said, "Very well, for His Highness, this poor Taoist will make another effort!"

He was seen taking out a golden turtle shell and a few ancient Copper Coins for divination from his robe.

After a moment.

Taoist Cangsong’s face turned quite pale, as if exhausted of energy, and he said in a deep voice, "The only solution now is for His Majesty to abdicate and establish a new sovereign. Only a young, vigorous new sovereign blessed by dragon energy can suppress the national fate!"

"His Majesty to abdicate?"

"Establish a new sovereign?"

The ministers were in turmoil.

At this time to establish a new sovereign, who else could be promoted but Nantian Xiao?

On the dragon throne.

Nantian Wen showed an ’as expected’ expression, with a pale face, his eyes fixated on Nantian Xiao. Suddenly, he felt a heart-wrenching pain; this was his hoped-for successor!

And now...

"Can you not wait any longer?" Nantian Wen murmured to himself. This overlord who ruled the Nantian Dynasty for a millennium seemed to age significantly in an instant.

Nantian Xiao spoke with a troubled expression: "That wouldn’t do, wouldn’t that imply I’m forcing my father to abdicate?"

"Your Highness, you are doing this to save His Majesty!"

"As long as you inherit the throne, not only can you save His Majesty’s life, but also suppress the national fate, ensuring long-lasting peace and stability for the Nantian Dynasty’s multitude of beings..."

"Your Highness, you can no longer hesitate!"

Led by the Grand Tutor, a group of ministers urged earnestly.

"This, this..."

With an agonized look, Nantian Xiao clutched his head tightly; a moment later, he sighed deeply: "Very well, very well, for the sake of all living beings, for the sake of my father’s health, let this heavy burden fall upon my shoulders!"

Nantian Xiao stepped forward, bowing to Nantian Wen with cupped hands, and loudly said: "Father, please abdicate!"