Magic Emperors
Episode 48's
In a peaceful location within the forest, a kilometer from Windgaze City, stood a secluded courtyard. The four guards stationed at the door were Bone Tempering experts.
Zhuo Fan and Luo Yunchang came with Luo Yunhai and Captain Pang with the envoy as their guide.
“Steward Zhuo, Young Miss Luo, please come in!”
The man was very polite. He opened the door, stood to the side and bowed for them to pass. The other guards frowned with doubt and a wink of scorn in their eyes.
They were the guards of the Imperial family, always being greeted with respect and courtesy everywhere.
But this fellow went to invite some nameless Clan Heads and even bowed before them. He was seen as a disgrace by his fellow guards.
The man accepted the scorn, but he only grinned.
[How can an idiot know how important these people are?]
[Steward Zhuo was a master friend, which even Senior Fang Qiubai noticed. He only needed to say one word and he would become Fang Qiubai's disciple. Even the Emperor had to show respect.]
[As for the other three, they were friends of Steward Zhuo. We cannot show disrespect even to them.]
Silently snorting, the envoy still showed a flattered smile as he guided them inside.
They soon arrived at a park.
A pavilion was placed in the middle with a stone table inside. Fatty sat on the seat of honor and behind him stood the Jade Flute Divine Sword, Fang Qiubai.
On one side that was fat was Lei Yuntian, with Lei Yuting and Xiao Cui behind him. On the other hand, it was Cai Rong and his son, Cai Xiaoting.
There were two additional empty benches surrounding the table, for Zhuo Fan and Luo Yunchang.
“This must be the meeting of three Clan Heads.” Zhuo Fan rubbed his nose and took a step back, letting Luo Yunhai take the lead.
“Kak Zhuo..”.
Luo Yunhai did not understand, while Zhuo Fan smiled, “Show them the dignity of the Clan Head, and do not let them underestimate you.”
Luo Yunhai understood as Luo Yunchang showed a grateful expression.
Clearly this meeting was between the three Clan Heads and the Imperial family. But after the events over the past few months, all of Windgaze City knew that the true Head of the Luo Clan was Zhuo Fan.
Even the Imperial family might consider Zhuo Fan as the ruler of the Luo clan.
Zhuo Fan did this now so that he would not surpass his authority, and let the Luo clan be bright. He wanted to state the fact that the Clan Head of the Luo clan was still named Luo.
“Please enter.”
The envoy looked at the 3rd prince and bowed ninety degrees towards Zhuo Fan to show his respect to his master friend.
But this has a different effect on everyone. The fatty was stunned, [Since when have the Imperial family guards been so humble?]
The Cai clan and the Lei clan had the same opinion.
When this guard came to invite them, he was brash, arrogant and flaunting, not carrying the slightest with whom he was talking. But towards the Luo clan, he treated them like guests.
The two clans felt worried in their hearts, they were even more envious. They were all Windgaze City clans but the treatment was very different.
Only Fang Qiubai smiled, suspecting that Zhuo Fan might be twisting the facts to scare the envoy. But this only succeeded in admiring him even more.
Under the courteous call of the envoy, the Luo clan stepped into the pavilion. Luo Yunchang greets the fat one, “I'm Luo Yunchang, greetings, Your Highness!”
On the way here, the envoy told them about his master. The others followed Luo Yunchang in showing respect. But Zhuo Fan simply shrugged his shoulders.
Fatty just waved, did not take seriously the disrespect of Zhuo Fan, “Please sit.”
Luo Yunchang and her brother sat down, while Zhuo Fan and Captain Pang stood behind them.
Fatty stared long at Zhuo Fan, silently nodding. [Great authority, but without arrogance. He is a loyal subject!]
Fang Qiubai smiled with praise in his eyes.
Zhuo Fan's behavior was etched into the hearts of the two. He used his martial power to protect his master, and was polite enough to defend his master's honor. In the eyes of the Imperial family, he was a rare and precious official.
Everyone focused on the next fat words.
“Three Clan Heads each must have received instructions from the previous Clan Head, not to be hostile to each other. And maybe even mention about helping each other.”
Fatty stood up, “In addition, the strength of the three clans must not leave Windgaze City until the pearls shine.”
Cai Rong and Lei Yuntian looked at the fatty in confusion. Luo Yunchang got a nod from her brother and also looked puzzled.
“Ha-ha-ha, in fact, this was an agreement between the founder of the Imperial family a thousand years ago and the three Clan Heads at that time, known as the Secret Pearl Order.” Fatty smiled and his eyes flashed, “Klan Cai, Luo clan, Lei clan and the Seven Nobles Houses were the same, they were all loyal officials, founders of the empire.”
“What?”
As a bomb was thrown at them, the representatives of the three clans were shocked. They never thought that their origin was the same as seven houses. But why did they fall so low that they could only stay in Windgaze City as a mortal clan?
Fatty be a little embarrassed, guessing their thoughts, “Sorry, this is the debt our Yumen clan owes you.”
Sighing, fatty continued, “At that time, Tianyu Empire had just been established and faltered, with unrest among its people. The Great Ancestor and its founder sent seven of his ministers throughout the kingdom to employ autonomous administration and settle the land. This gave them enough power to make them on par with the Imperial family. They then became the Seven Precious Houses.”
“Only in twenty years, seven houses grew exponentially, and their greed sparked a war between them. The Imperial Family could no longer control them and had to resort to schemes to weaken them. The seven houses finally realize that there will be no victor in their war and stop the gunfire. But the consequences are cruel. The people suffered, the empire mourned, and it was only a step away from destruction. ”
“But how is this connected with us?” Zhuo Fan frowned.
Taking a deep breath, fatty straightened his back, “Everyone, to be honest, your clan is the founder of our kingdom. If your elders are still sitting in the Imperial palace, they will not lose to the famous Four Pillars!
Everyone took a cold breath.
The Four Pillars were the support of the Tianyu Empire, leading military, economic, political, external affairs.
There was a rumor, the power of the Four Pillars was so strong that it caused fear in the Imperial family.
The imperial family, the Four Pillars, and the Seven Precious Houses represented the supreme power of the empire, but also restricted each other in a fragile balance. If one side tilted, the balance would collapse and the empire would fall.
No one could believe that their ancestors were so amazing and capable of becoming the Four Pillars of the empire at the moment.
Fatty lost his smile at this moment, “Great Ancestor at that time arranged the Secret Pearl Order with your ancestor to prevent another outbreak of war among the seven houses. The emperor used all sorts of excuses to lower your ancestor to Windgaze City and become an ordinary clan. But the Imperial family could, at any time, merge the three clans into a large clan that was equivalent to a rank seven mansion. This will happen only when war breaks out again between seven houses. Then this new clan will add balance to the equation, to save as many lives as possible.”
“But, even if the eighth house appears, it can not stop seven houses.” Luo Yunchang voiced his doubts.
Zhuo Fan cut the fat with a smile before he could speak, “Young man, the goal of the eighth house is not to stop them but to add balance. War breaks out only when one side has the absolute confidence to win it. But a war where victory is possible at great cost will not happen unless both sides hate each other to the bone. Sometimes, when two forces start a conflict, it is very easy to resolve, because no one wants to suffer irreparable damage.”
Luo Yunchang nodded, and the fatty praised Zhuo Fan, “Steward Zhuo is amazing. The Luo Clan will definitely rise in your capable hands.”
Cai Rong's lips twitched due to the regret she felt.
If he had not offended Zhuo Fan, he might have been able to tie him up. This kid is a genius who looks once in a thousand years.
“The 3rd Prince, we know the relationship between the three clans. All I want to know is, how you will secure our rise to the eighth seat. ” Zhuo Fan stared at the fat one.
Raising his eyebrows, the fatty nodded in admiration, “That Steward Zhuo is for you, hitting a nail on the head.”
“Of course, the strength of the Imperial family is enough to make the clan rise in a short period of time. The hard part is how to hide it!” Zhuo Fan smiled, “You think the seven houses will only see us rise to their level?”
The backs of Cai Rong and Lei Yuntian became cold with sweat.
They were overjoyed because their ancestors had once been the officials of the Imperial palace. They thought, [My Clan will receive the support of the Imperial family to rise above ordinary clans.]
But Zhuo Fan brought them down to earth.
Not to mention getting stronger, the seven houses would not even allow the new clan to grow to their level. They would be destroyed when they were at their weakest.
Only
Cai Rong and Lei Yuntian thanked Zhuo Fan for the reminder.
The Imperial Family wanted the strength of the seven houses to be balanced, but the three of them wanted to survive.
Cai Rong had to admire the thoughtful mind of Zhuo Fan …
