Great, it's just a lackey, we're saved!

Chapter 147 The Seven-Day Term!

Seeing Mei Xingyue's despair, Yuanxing immediately told Wang Wu to step down.

Forced to half-truth, he revealed the secret of the space.

However, he told Mei Xingyue that this was something left behind by his master, belonging to a blessed land.

"So, between healing my legs and face, and food and charcoal, we can only choose one?" Mei Xingyue asked urgently.

Yuanxing nodded; that was all the points he had.

You can exchange them for grain and charcoal; you can get a lot!

"Xiao Yue, if we give Mother medicine, how much food and charcoal will we have?" Mei Xingyue was still unwilling to give up on restoring her appearance.

"Not much, not even enough for the Crown Prince's daily needs."

After all, I only had nine points left after redeeming the medicine.

This answer left Mei Xingyue in despair.

But she also knew that she had to make a choice at this point.

However, Mei Xingyue asked another question that left Yuan Xing stunned.

"Xiao Yue, your master is so powerful, could he possibly stop a blizzard?"

Yuanxing was at a loss for words, unsure how to respond.

This woman is really delusional!

Even powerful beings at the terrestrial immortal level wouldn't dare claim they can control the weather.

How could a cultivator who hasn't even broken through to the Celestial Realm have such abilities?

However, Yuanxing suddenly thought of the points redemption system.

"System, can you stop the blizzard?"

Yes, but it requires five million points.

Yuanxing's vision went black, and he almost fainted!

He couldn't accumulate five million points even if he saved them up for eternity.

Besides, if he really had five million points, would he need to deal with the Mei family here?

I should have found a secluded place long ago, exchanged a bunch of heaven-defying pills, and gone to become an immortal!

It's better not to have unrealistic expectations; it's more practical to solve the Crown Prince's current predicament with food and charcoal.

Having decided to exchange the points for food and charcoal, Yuanxing went out to find Wang Wu. He was still unsure whether Mei Xingyue's identity would be sufficient to enter the Fengtian Hall.

After Yuanxing left, Jiang Nianxing suddenly grabbed Mei Xingyue: "Mother, don't you think my brother is acting strangely?"

He was a little nervous as he said this, afraid that his mother would think he was jealous of his younger brother.

Unexpectedly, Mei Xingyue nodded: "I also feel that your brother seems to have changed..."

"Although he was a bit foolish and reckless in the past, he was very honest with us and couldn't keep anything to himself."

"But today I discovered that he had a secret he was keeping from us, and it was so important."

Mei Xingyue appeared delighted, but in reality, she was very bothered by Yuan Xing's concealment.

"Mother, perhaps Master Yuanxing instructed my brother not to tell us?"

“I’m willing to believe that your brother didn’t do it on purpose, he was just feeling uncomfortable.”

The mother and son remained silent. Mei Xingyue became even more agitated, thinking that Jiang Nianmei had not yet been found.

At this moment, Yuanxing returned. "Mother, the Embroidered Robe Envoy said he could take us to the Fengtian Hall, but we can't go inside."

"But if Mother can save the people of the capital, even if we force our way in, the court officials won't blame us!"

Since Wang Wu had said that, the Mei family mother and son did not delay any longer and headed straight for the Fengtian Hall.

Faced with Mei Xingyue's promise, the court officials were somewhat skeptical, while Bai Xiaoxiao acted contrary to her usual behavior.

"If you truly have enough food and charcoal, then you have indeed done a great deed."

"You can save the people from suffering; in my opinion, you truly resemble an auspicious omen!"

Unable to gauge Bai Xiaoxiao's attitude, Mei Xingyue could only bite the bullet and ask, "I would like to ask the Imperial Noble Consort, if I can truly resolve the blizzard crisis in the capital, would that prove that the Crown Prince has not committed any misconduct?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao let out a clear and melodious laugh.

"Goddess, let's talk about it after you can actually do it!"

After she finished speaking, she looked at the assembled officials and said, "Since the goddess has made a promise, I should also give the crown prince a chance."

"I will give the goddess seven days. If she can truly stop the snow disaster, then it will be an auspicious sign from heaven to assist the crown prince. This celestial phenomenon of Mars guarding the stars is naturally not a sign for the crown prince."

"But if she can't do it, then there's no need to discuss this matter anymore. Seven days later, the edict to depose the crown prince will be issued to the whole country."

"I will personally affix the Imperial Seal of the State!"

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince and Mei Xingyue both breathed a sigh of relief.

Only Chen Wenyu and Li An frowned, feeling that Bai Xiaoxiao's words seemed to contain a trap.

After Bai Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she stood up from the dragon throne.

"I am tired. Today's court session is over. If any of you ministers have anything else to report, please submit your memorials directly to me."

Seeing that Bai Xiaoxiao was about to leave, the long-silent princess suddenly spoke up.

"Imperial Noble Consort, please wait. Yue Li has a matter for you to decide."

Bai Xiaoxiao stopped and turned to look at Jiang Yueli.

"Imperial Noble Consort, several years ago, I handed over the command of 500,000 troops to the Crown Prince. Now I wish to reclaim this command, and I hope that the Imperial Noble Consort will bear witness to this."

Jiang Yueli's words caused an uproar among the court officials.

The courtiers who had attended the investiture ceremony yesterday were still mentally prepared.

After all, the noblewomen were present when Jiang Yueli asked the Empress for military power.

Those who had never heard of this before were so shocked they were speechless!

Immediately, someone stood up and questioned Jiang Yueli.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince's command of 500,000 troops was personally granted by His Majesty many years ago. What does it have to do with you?"

Just now, Bai Xiaoxiao was fighting with the court officials, and the main person who made the move was a civil official.

Now that the matter of military power has come to the fore, it's the military generals' turn to get restless!

Grand Master of Ceremonies Qian Tao also stood up and rebuked Jiang Yueli: "Your Highness, although you have the title of Protector of the Nation, it was bestowed upon you by His Majesty out of favor. Does Your Highness really think that having this title means you can arbitrarily seize military power?"

"Take back military power? What right does the princess have to take back military power?"

The military generals didn't have much of an opinion about the crown prince holding military power.

Even though the Crown Prince's position is now precarious, even if the heir apparent is changed, the military power should still be in the hands of the next heir apparent.

What does this have to do with Princess Jiang Yueli?

The eldest princess looked at Qian Tao without anger, and asked, "Lord Qian, three years ago, in the battle of Juxia Pass, you were seriously injured. If it weren't for your colleagues risking their lives to save you from the front lines, you would be overgrown with weeds by now."

Qian Tao made no attempt to conceal this matter.

He said frankly, "Not many people knew about this back then. I didn't expect that the princess would have heard of it?"

“That’s right! I led my troops recklessly back then and fell into the enemy’s trap. If it weren’t for that colleague, I would have been dead long ago.”

"My life was given to me by that person, but unfortunately..."

When Qian Tao mentioned the Blue-Faced War God, he was filled with emotion.

This mysterious general was brave in battle and highly skilled in martial arts, and all the soldiers in the army admired him.

Unfortunately, after going to Beijing three years ago, there has been no further news of him.

Qian Tao inquired from various sources and only heard that he had been seriously injured and had resigned from his post to recuperate at home.

I wanted to know more, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find out anything.

Those who fought alongside him back then have all risen to high positions due to their military achievements, but the Blue-Faced War God has vanished without a trace.

The soldiers had kept this matter in mind for three years and never gave up the investigation, but the results were unsatisfactory.

The eldest princess, unaware of Qian Tao's thoughts, asked, "I have also heard that you often lament to your colleagues in the army that the person who saved you is your second parent, and that if that person had not disappeared, you would not have accepted the Crown Prince's command of the army. Is this true?"