Beginning Of Multiverse Saga-Chapter 150: Test For Crown Prince

"Son," Edward sighed, then he continued, "During today’s morning court session, our faction’s officials questioned King George. After all, the assassination case is closely tied to King George. Regardless of how King George’s faction tried to defend themselves, we would have ways of dealing with it."

"However, we didn’t expect King George to be so vicious. He straight up took on all of the blame, but he then pushed all of the blame onto Cheng Xiong’s father and son."

"Then, even though many of our people were doubtful, without any key evidence and with so many members on King George’s side, more and more people began to speak out for him, so this matter was settled at that."

Sharky said with surprise, "But this is something that we should have expected. What was it that made all of you look like that?"

"It would’ve been fine if that was all." Edward sighed. "But soon afterwards, King George’s faction began to wantonly retaliate with this topic. Many people mentioned that the crown prince doesn’t even have the ability to protect himself, so how was he supposed to inherit this world?"

After all, the Great Zhou Dynasty was established through martial might. One’s status in this world was decided through cultivation.

Previously, even though the crown prince was a bit of a letdown, he had the world’s most powerful father. Even though everyone was unhappy, they still couldn’t say anything.

The crown prince was almost killed after that attack. Everyone finally began to pay attention to this issue.

In order to denounce King George, the crown prince’s faction had previously continuously stated how dangerous the situation was back then, how the crown prince almost died many times.

Yet in the end, everything became proof that supported King George’s argument.

Many originally neutral officials in the court became extremely dissatisfied towards the stupid crown prince. They finally couldn’t take it anymore.

Once the crown prince becomes the emperor, he might be done in by any random assassination. If that happened, wouldn’t the entire country fall into chaos as well?

Those people didn’t speak out for King George’s sake, but rather out of a desire for the public good. As such, not even the emperor could speak much in rebuke.

"King George’s faction went on the offensive? Even then, there is no way the emperor wouldn’t do anything about it." Sharky said.

"Of course, the emperor wasn’t someone who would let others step on him. He decisively sent those who were complaining the loudest to be flogged in order to snuff out the first signs of the uprising."

"However, those people seemed to have already made a plan. They continued to step out one after another, none of them fearing death. Instead, they felt like being flogged was something glorious."

"The emperor who cared a lot about his reputation knew what these people were thinking. They wanted to leave their names behind in history!"

"That was why under the condemnation of King George’s faction and the neutral faction’s cooperation, the emperor had no choice but to compromise."

"He was going to hold a test for the crown prince. If he can pass, then that means that he has the qualifications to succeed to the throne. He has the ability to rule the empire. But if he fails, then he can only abdicate from the throne."

"King George’s faction was satisfied with this result, because they knew that with the crown prince’s skills, there was no way he could pass. As such, King George would then succeed the throne as the justified imperial brother."

"The reason the emperor agreed to this proposal was because as long as the test was man-made, then there was room for manipulation."

"He was caught completely unprepared this morning. By choosing a test, he can use this matter to buy some time and find a suitable solution." Edward explained clearly.

Sharky finally understood why everyone was so distressed after listening to this explanation. No one had any confidence in that fatty.

"So what is he being tested on?" Sharky cut straight to the point.

Catherine shook her head. "I have no idea what the contents are, but matters of cultivation and ruling are unavoidable. Both sides will have to discuss some more over what is being tested."

She was extremely gloomy. The crown prince won’t be able to pass no matter what he is being tested on. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Sharky said in consolation, "Don’t worry too much. The crown prince is his majesty’s oldest son after all, so he will definitely get involved."

"And even if he lost, I am here, stronger than before. So, I will save you no matter what."

"Thank you," Catherine nodded, she knew, even if heaven is turned down, his brother will help him. Because their relationship was more than just siblings.

"By the way, I heard that the Shi clan’s men troubled you by the entrance today?" Edward asked, looking at him.

"He was just a clown, father, but he will never dare to put up his face in front of me again," Sharky replied.

"Ok," Edward nodded, then the meeting ended. And everyone returned back to adjust the plan.

———

When Sharky left the eastern palace, a lesser eunuch ran up to him and told him the emperor had summoned him.

Sharky follows the eunuch to the imperial study.

When he entered the imperial study, he saw that the emperor had an overcast expression. He said, "Why did you call me now?"

The emperor voiced his response. Then, he picked up a memorial and said, "Someone accused you of using violence by the palace gates, that you attacked the inspector of etiquette Shi Jun. Did this happen?"

"Yes, that’s the idiot trying to show off his power in front of me, so, I just teach him the lesson," Sharky explained.

The emperor was stunned. But then he knew, Sharky’s reply was just like that something coming up.

Then, he couldn’t help but roar with laughter. "You are quite the weird fella. Shi Jun was done in quite badly by you. He might not have the shame to take up etiquette inspection ever again."

The emperor continued, "I believe you have already heard about the test’s matter. You’ve always been quite the clever fella. Do you have any ideas?"

Sharky thought for a bit, and then said, "With the crown prince as he is, we might have to cheat. What is he being tested on? We can give the crown prince the answers beforehand."

The emperor replied, "The contents of the test have not been confirmed yet, but it will most likely be held by the Royal Academy. The academy’s staff are all stubborn and smelly like rocks in a latrine pit. They would never agree to helping the crown prince cheat. Your idea will not work."

Neither side would be okay with the other side presiding over this test. Only the Royal Academy could receive the trust of both sides.

The Royal Academy had always remained neutral after both sides struggled for so long. They refused to join in on this struggle, but there was no need for them to participate either.

There were many outstanding cultivators who came out of the Royal Academy. They were scattered all across the world and had great status.

Regardless of who became emperor, it wouldn’t bring them any benefits, but it wouldn’t hurt them at all either. The people inside were all fanatical researchers without any interest in authority. It was to the extent where they believed that authority would only distract them from their cultivation.

It was precisely because of their zealotry towards cultivation that both the emperor and King George trusted that they wouldn’t act impartially.

"Oh, so this is tested by the Royal Academy, then nothing needs to be feared. They are all my people, they will help me."

Hearing it, the Emperor was surprised. Although he knew, Sharky had some influence in the Royal College. But he didn’t know that they would help him.

"Good, that’s what I want to hear." The emperor paced around in the imperial study with a happy expression. First, this matter really left him really annoyed today. If his mood was bad, then that meant even more people would become unhappy. But now, he was happy to hear the solution. "Okay, then be ready to ask for their help."

"Okay," Sharky nodded. And then he walked out of the palace. He was thinking about how to help the Crown Prince in passing the exam.

He then goes to the city, after thinking so much, his plan was to enter the Royal College and fix the situation there.

But he didn’t know how to contact the Royal College. He was resting on his bed, when a voice appeared in his ears.

"Do you need someone to drink with?" said a chilly voice by the window.

He turned around. The first thing that met his eyes was a pair of long, stunning legs. "Class teacher Liana?"

Her thighs were thick, but her calves were slender, drawing a perfect curve. Together with her fair and smooth skin, it formed a powerful contrast.

But Sharky wasn’t in the mood to admire any of that. He gave the mature and sophisticated woman seated on the windowsill a look of surprise and asked, "Liana, what are you doing here?"

"I heard you were ambushed, so I came to take a look." Liana Everhart’s fine black hair was held up with a jade hairpin, making her long and slender neck appear even more graceful. She was wearing a pair of elegant flat-framed glasses today as well.

If Sharky had seen her at any other time, videos of sexy teachers, secretaries, and office ladies might have already filled his head. Even now, he was dazed as he looked at the familiar figure in front of him.

"Did you hurt your head? Your face looks pretty stupid right now." Liana Everhart grinned.

Sharky was upset. "You aren’t acting like a caring visitor at all, but more like you came here to make fun of me."

"Don’t you look fine?" Liana Everhart leaped down from the window and walked over gracefully, her long and slender legs on display.

Sharky had to admit that just watching this woman walk was the most delightful scene.

"There’s quite a bit of dust on your window. You should clean it sometime," Liana Everhart said, frowning slightly while patting away some dust from her bottom.

Sharky said a bit apologetically, "It hasn’t been long since I moved into this place, and there’s no one around to help me clean it up. Only a few servants were added recently."

"Why didn’t you come in through the front? Why did you have to jump in through the window?" he asked. Even though there were simple defensive formations in place around this residence, they clearly couldn’t stop true experts.

Liana Everhart said with a gloomy expression, "I did try to go in from the front, but those servants said that you weren’t in a good mood, and that you weren’t taking guests. What else could I do but break in then?"

"Sorry." Sharky chuckled in embarrassment, now remembering his earlier discouragement. That was why he had indeed warned those servants beforehand.

"So, for what reason you have remembered me, I thought you now have no relationship with us," Liana Everhart was a bit surprised hearing his summons, she thought that he had already forgotten about her.

Sharky stood up, and quickly took her in his embrace, "You are thinking that I am a scoundrel, that I forgot about my own lovers," He leaned a bit and put his lips on her.

Liana Everhart didn’t want to kiss him, but she didn’t stop him, and soon, her figure became boneless, and she fell into his embrace.

"Ah, no matter what, I can’t escape from your sleek tongue," She muttered. Then she asked, showing concern, "I heard that you have faced many assassination. Is there anywhere you are injured?"

"No, I have not been injured—" Sharky began, but he was interrupted before he could even finish.

Liana Everhart cut him off. "Take off your clothes and let me take a look."

"Okay," Sharky said, but before he started. Liana Everhart started undressing him. When he became nude, she started investigating every body part.

After seeing, he was not injured, she took a sigh of relief. Although she did not tell him, she was worried for him all day and night. She can’t even sleep properly.

Sharky noticed her, and now he really couldn’t take it anymore. It was one thing for her to be all dressed up like an office lady, but now, even her current posture was incredibly seductive.

His hands started becoming mischievous, he caught her and put in his lap. Liana Everhart felt his Dragon waking up.

And she knew how to calm it. She took it in her hand and started rubbing it. "Right, apart from checking up on you, there was something else I wanted to say to you today."

"What is it?" Sharky asked, while his hands started opening her shirt’s button.

"According to what I found out in these past few days, I discovered that you’ve already suffered several assassination attempts since you arrived in the capital. Furthermore, there are several powers who are opposed to you, both in the open and in the dark." Liana Everhart’s gaze revealed a bit of concern.

Sharky sighed. "What can I say? I always draw attention wherever I go, and all men become jealous. They naturally wish I were dead."

"Your mouth is always the same after all." Liana Everhart chuckled and asked, "Do you want to go back to the Royal Academy. After all, you have your identity as a teacher in the Royal Academy?"

"No, I don’t want it now," Sharky muttered.

—Author’s Note:

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