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Chapter 217 Courtiers Bow Down, A Wise Ruler is Born?

When A Bao submitted to the Crown Prince, some court officials shouted, "A wise ruler has been born!" The atmosphere in Fengtian Hall became solemn.

All eyes were on the Crown Prince, who was secretly pleased with himself, but tried hard to suppress the upturned corners of his mouth.

Mei Xingyue's eyes were unfocused as she watched the person in front of her about to rise to the top, feeling utterly desolate!

The crown prince obtained the auspicious beast, securing his position as heir apparent. He would rule the world upon his ascension to the throne, but all of this had nothing to do with her, a village woman.

It has nothing to do with the three children she had!

Even now, Mei Xingyue still doesn't understand why Jiang Nianyue left, why he left her alone in this deep palace.

The betrayal I experienced before time travel has been repeated after I've traveled back in time.

She clearly learned from books and gained a lot of knowledge by following her teacher who had traveled all over the world.

She thought she had a broad perspective, even surpassing those women who went to the revolution after studying in the city, so why did she end up like this?

Mei Xingyue couldn't understand why the women of this Great Zhou world were born inferior to her.

They were either ignorant and manipulated by their fathers and brothers, or even if they were educated, they would just marry randomly.

Even if someone is clever, they are not as shrewd and calculating as she was before she transmigrated, which she learned without any formal instruction in order to survive!

Mei Xingyue looked down on the women of the Great Zhou Dynasty. She burned down the old house of the Mei family, burning the elderly couple to death. She sold her property and came to the capital alone. After meeting the Crown Prince, her contempt reached its peak!

Her husband once said that there is nothing new under the sun.

The most favored concubine of the previous dynasty was a commoner woman of humble origin, yet once chosen to serve by the emperor's side, the emperor neglected his morning court for months.

Mei Xingyue thought the unapproachable noblemen were, in the end, men!

Most men in the world are the same.

Whether you can attract them depends on whether you fit their taste!

Mei Xingyue created a cold and aloof image for the Crown Prince, which made him completely infatuated.

From that moment on, she knew that as long as she used the right methods, she could achieve all her goals!

But... why has it turned out like this?

Mei Xingyue's gaze grew increasingly unfocused, and she could hear the Crown Prince and A Bao talking in her ears.

"What do you mean by kneeling before me? Do you intend to acknowledge me as your master?"

Everyone in the hall watched A Bao nervously, knowing that A Bao couldn't speak, but still staring wide-eyed, wanting to see how this auspicious beast would react.

Abao, of course, couldn't speak. It rubbed its head against the prince's leg, just like a docile cat.

The crown prince deliberately looked up and glanced around. Seeing the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, he was extremely satisfied.

Only when he was determined to make this gesture the most convincing did the prince slowly place his hand on A Bao's head!

Ah Bao had been waiting for a long time and was getting impatient. Although he kept his head down, he kept rolling his eyes.

If it weren't for Zhou Wei's instructions, A Bao would have already sent the Crown Prince flying with a single palm strike!

The two stood together, the prince looking down at A Bao and stroking his head, while A Bao looked obedient.

The Crown Prince said loudly, "Since you are an auspicious beast and your body is entirely black and white, I will bestow upon you the name Xuan Su."

Upon hearing the name Xuan Su, Zhou Wei clicked her tongue twice, remarking on the evocative nature of the name.

But she still prefers Abao!

The crown prince bestowing a name upon the auspicious beast and the recognition of its master brought the event to a climax, with some court officials immediately kneeling on the ground and shouting.

"Auspicious beasts descend from the heavens, a wise ruler is about to be born!"

Among the civil officials, Chen Wenyu, Li An, and Wang Shu, the Prefect of Jingzhao, did not kneel down.

Chen Wenyu and Li An remained calm, but Wang Shu felt uneasy, constantly looking around anxiously.

He was genuinely afraid he had made the wrong bet!

If it weren't for the princess's calm demeanor, Wang Shu would have already collapsed to his knees.

He murmured to himself, "Tan Lin, I trust your judgment. You must not be wrong, or I will be doomed."

Among the military officers, those who had attended the deer hunt and experienced the beast tide that day all looked coldly at the Crown Prince, and not a single one knelt down.

The crown prince originally thought that the auspicious beast recognizing its master would surely attract all the officials to kowtow.

But the result was far from what he had expected!

Bai Xiaoxiao looked at all the officials standing there and smiled.

She understood that these people did not submit to the "wise ruler" because of her, the Imperial Noble Consort, but because of Princess Jiang Yueli.

The moment A Bao recognized its master, Bai Xiaoxiao keenly noticed that everyone's gazes were subtly directed at the Princess.

Upon seeing the princess's serene demeanor, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

The way he looked at the Crown Prince also became somewhat mocking, as if he were looking at a clown!

If some people refuse to kneel before the "wise ruler," the crown prince can't do anything about it; he can't force the court officials to kowtow.

He could only feign magnanimity and say, "The auspicious beast has been subdued by me, so there's no need for panic!"

After saying that, he looked at Bai Xiaoxiao and said, "Imperial Noble Consort, ancient books say that only when a wise ruler is born can auspicious beasts recognize their master."

"Now that the auspicious beast has recognized me as its master, is the omen of Mars guarding the star merely absurd?"

The crown prince was extremely pleased with himself forcing Bai Xiaoxiao to accept a mythical beast as its master.

Even if it's a seven-day agreement, what if I lose?

Simply bring out the Mystic Beast, and victory will be assured!

Bai Xiaoxiao looked at the Eldest Princess, expecting her to retort, but Jiang Yueli remained silent.

Bai Xiaoxiao frowned, and could only say indifferently, "What does Lord Chen think?"

Chen Wenyu showed no embarrassment at being suddenly asked the question. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, since ancient books record this Xuan Su auspicious beast, we should err on the side of caution! The auspicious beast recognizes His Highness the Crown Prince as its master, which means it regards the Crown Prince as a wise ruler."

Bai Xiaoxiao said with displeasure, "Oh? So Lord Chen means that the omen of Mars guarding the star is not a sign of the Crown Prince's misconduct? Could it be that the celestial phenomena measured by our palace and the Imperial Observatory were wrong?"

"I believe that the theory of celestial phenomena was derived by the Imperial Noble Consort and the Imperial Observatory at the same time, and should not be arbitrarily criticized as being wrong."

Bai Xiaoxiao was speechless. She remembered that Chen Wenyu wasn't like this before.

Everyone says that Chen Wenyu is steady and upright, honest and incorruptible in his official duties, and intolerant of any wrongdoing.

Who taught him this? He speaks like a stubborn mule, never offending either side.

"Lord Chen, isn't what you said the same as saying nothing at all?" Bai Xiaoxiao said with dissatisfaction.

Chen Wenyu immediately bowed and apologized: "Your subject is of limited talent and learning, and my thoughts and words have failed to satisfy the Imperial Noble Consort. It is my fault."

Seeing Chen Wenyu like this, Bai Xiaoxiao had no choice but to give up.

Are we really going to take the matter of deposing the heir apparent very seriously and then let it go easily?

Then all my plans would have been for nothing!

Just as Bai Xiaoxiao hesitated, Mei Xingyue, who had been lying on the ground without moving for a long time, suddenly spoke up.

Her voice was no longer as weak as before, and her complexion was much rosier.

Those in the know will immediately recognize this as a sign of a final burst of energy before death!

"Your Highness... Your Highness has retained the position of Crown Prince. The auspicious beast has recognized its master, and a wise ruler has been born. The people of the world should congratulate Your Highness."

Upon hearing Mei Xingyue's words, the Crown Prince frowned and remained silent.

Ultimately, the matter of the auspicious beast recognizing its master was all thanks to Mei Xingyue and Su Yunjin.

Mei Xingyue knew the details. If she were to turn on her before she died, things would be bad!

Thinking of this, a murderous glint flashed in the Crown Prince's eyes.