The Beautiful CEO's Dragon Blood Bodyguard-Chapter 2018 - 2017: Fate Cannot Be Defied

Prime Minister Yao Chong felt dizzy in his head; he hadn’t anticipated the outcome would be like this.

This was as he expected, everything the Emperor has done in recent times, including granting Long Fei power, was aimed at supporting the Seventh Princess in ascending to the throne.

"This, this..."

The civil and military officials with a stake in his interests were trembling, all eyes fixed on him to see his reaction.

Helplessly, he kneeled, temporarily bowing towards the Seventh Princess and said, "We subjects bow to the Emperor."

"We subjects bow to the Emperor!"

A group of people saw him kneel and followed suit, bowing one after another, and for a moment a large swath of the court was kneeling.

The general of the cavalry, the Celestial Mystery Four Heroes, and others had fervent eyes, unexpectedly, within such a short period, they were about to become the most powerful people on Immortal King Star.

These days, they had formed life-and-death ties with the Seventh Princess; at this moment, anyone daring to oppose the Seventh Princess would be their enemy.

Back then, when Long Fei summoned them to enlist, they had significant resistance in their hearts.

Now there wasn’t a single complaint; the opportunity to bring glory to their ancestors was right before them.

From muddling through in Celestial Mystery City to becoming a Great General in Celestial Realms City, their future status within their family could be imagined.

In the scene, only the Fourth Prince and the Crown Prince did not kneel.

The Crown Prince’s expression was somewhat collapsing; he suddenly fell to the ground, wailing loudly, "Father, why does it have to be my sister!"

If any of the princes had become monarch, he wouldn’t have felt this troubled.

Now, the Emperor would rather give the throne to the Seventh Princess than him, severely wounding his self-esteem.

The Fourth Prince wielded his sword and cried out, "No, impossible! How could Father be so muddled and pass the throne to a woman? This is clearly a fraudulent decree; everyone rise and capture these traitors harming the nation!"

He roared loudly on the court, his sword raised against the civil and military officials, who all looked halfway up in caution, advising gently, "Fourth Prince, this is the Emperor’s decree; we cannot defy it!"

"Fourth Prince, the tide has turned; don’t force us!"

"Fourth Prince, the trend is irreversible!"

"..."

The Fourth Prince pointed his sword at the Seventh Princess defiantly, "What trend? Have you verified whether this decree is genuine? Moreover, the Emperor’s departure wasn’t clear, and the Empress Dowager hasn’t decided this matter. How can you establish a new monarch here, seeking power and usurping the throne?"

The ministers all hung their heads, silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to utter a word.

The Seventh Princess, with an ice-cold face and reddened eyes, stepped forward with her sword, her military attire fluttering, and sat mightily on the throne.

These past months of killing have drastically changed her aura; she naturally carried a dignity of conquest and slaughter.

She stared at the Fourth Prince, declaring each word, "Fourth Prince, shouting in the court, defying the ruler’s decree, disobeying the previous Emperor’s orders, you shall be captured and imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison awaiting judgment!"

"At your command!"

Yao Qinglian, Zhang Danfeng, Ji Wushuang, and Wang Tianhong of the Celestial Mystery Four Heroes immediately stood up, drawing their longswords to encircle the Fourth Prince.

"Fourth Prince, don’t make it difficult for us!"

Yao Qinglian coldly shouted, and the other three exuded a killing aura.

If there were even a hint of resistance, the Fourth Prince would certainly bleed on the spot.

His expression was sorrowful, throwing down the longsword, he cursed at Prime Minister Yao Chong, "Treacherous Prime Minister, what did you say to this prince last night? Now, at the critical moment, you’re cowering on the ground. How can a villain like you achieve great things?"

Despite his steady mind, Prime Minister Yao Chong couldn’t help but flush, urgently waving his hand, "Take him away!"

The Celestial Mystery Four Heroes took out the Immortal Binding Green Vines and assisted in dragging the Fourth Prince out of the palace.

In the past, they couldn’t even imagine such a thing.

Yet now it had become a reality; they had become figures who could move against a prince on the court.

Everyone’s face exuded high spirits and aggression.

The civil and military officials who witnessed this were all trembling with fear, unexpectedly within a few months, the Seventh Princess had cultivated such loyal and valiant warriors.

Coupled with the support of Imperial Guard Li Daoxun, her throne in the court was unshakable.

Unless the Clan Elders of the Nine Clans opposed, another bloodbath might ensue tomorrow.

Zhang Ziling eyed Li Daoxun and issued the first command, "General Li!"

"I am here!"

Li Daoxun bowed his head to listen to the command.

Zhang Ziling, with an indisputable tone, said, "Order the Imperial Guards to open the transmission channel to the Southern Continent, allowing the Divine Clan and Demon Clan warriors below to enter the city!"

"I accept the decree!"

Li Daoxun clasped his fists, accepting the decree, ready to turn and leave.

Prime Minister Yao Chong hurriedly reported, "Emperor, this cannot be done! The Divine Clan has been hostile with our race for ten thousand years, and the Demon Clan is even more our Human Race’s enemy. How can we let them into Celestial Realms City? They have over two hundred thousand troops; if they all come up, the threat to our Celestial Realms City is too great!"

"Indeed, Emperor, this matter must be carefully considered!" 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"Please, Emperor, rescind this command!"

"..."

A group of civil and military officials echoed in agreement.

Zhang Ziling furrowed her brows tightly and said, "What, are you going to defy the decree?"

A group of junior officials glanced at Prime Minister Yao Chong.

Prime Minister Yao Chong respectfully said, "Emperor, I risk my life to advise on this matter—it cannot be done. If the Emperor insists, then please dismiss me from my position as Prime Minister first!"

"Please, Emperor, reconsider!"

A group of officials followed suit, bowing in a posture of pressuring the palace.

Zhang Ziling coldly laughed and said, "Do you think I dare not dismiss you? There are plenty of people who want to become officials. Without you, this court will still function. Since the Prime Minister does not want to share my burdens, I will approve your request."

The court immediately fell silent, and Prime Minister Yao Chong knelt reluctantly, "Thank you, Emperor, for your grace!"

He took off his official cap, looking aged as he retreated from the court.

Zhang Ziling coldly snorted at the other officials, saying, "Is there anyone who wishes to leave with the Prime Minister?"

This group was all fence-sitters, certainly not willing to stand or fall with Yao Chong.

They coughed dryly and remained in their places without moving.

Zhang Ziling lightly scoffed and said, "Since no one is resigning, this matter is settled. Anyone who dares discuss it privately will immediately be imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison!"

"We accept the decree!"

The group clasped their fists in obeisance, their voices echoing in agreement.

They agreed verbally but only wished to endure the night and quickly inquire about strategies at the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

The night’s events had a tremendous impact on all of them.

After the court was adjourned, only Zhang Ziling and Long Fei remained alone in the hall.

Her expression was desolate, staring at Long Fei with trembling eyes, "What happened to Father? Why did he leave us?"

Long Fei approached and held her in his arms, allowing her to rely on him and sob for a while.

He told Zhang Ziling, "This is the destiny of the Immortal King Star Monarch; every generation of monarch must go to a place to help the Human Race suppress fortunes. This generation is somewhat special, so your father left a bit earlier than usual. He didn’t want you to bear this responsibility, but fate cannot be defied, so he ultimately chose you."

Zhang Ziling’s sobs echoed through the hall and only quieted after a long while.