"Junior Brother Yuwen, the current political winds in the court are truly very clear," Vina said.
"From the perspective of self-interest, if you leave, my imperial brothers will think that I've lost an arm, greatly reducing the threat to their struggle for the throne. And they'll also gain Rank 9 Soul Tools. I even suspect Jing Hongchen has already secretly approached them, promising significant benefits."
"From a moral standpoint, as a son, since your Imperial Father is still alive and gravely ill, it is only right and proper for you to go back and see him. Furthermore, they haven't forced you to withdraw from the Body Sect, which shows a good deal of respect."
"From a political standpoint, how can anyone in the Heavenly Soul Empire's court feel at ease with a member of the Sun and Moon Empire's imperial family present? Jing Hongchen even sowed discord,
subtly hinting that as long as you are here, it would be very easy for the Sun and Moon Empire to invade Heavenly Soul's territory in the future. In short, he suggested you would collude with them, which greatly amplified the unease in the hearts of the ministers."
"And from Shrek's perspective, you have completely offended them. Shrek is located within Heavenly Soul territory and guards the entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest.
If they had to choose between Shrek and you, they would inevitably choose Shrek. They even tried to persuade me to convince the Sect Master to abandon you."
Vina stated four key points in one breath, all hitting crucial nerves. It seemed Jing Hongchen had indeed come prepared. Her tone was incredibly heavy as she spoke. She felt that the state of the nation could be so,
with imperial family members only caring about immediate small gains, disregarding the greater future. In the court, officials were selfish and cunning, constantly scheming against each other. How could she not be disappointed?
She was confident that if Yuwen Tuo were truly driven away today, within five years, the Heavenly Soul Empire would regret it bitterly.
Because Yuwen Tuo would undoubtedly become famous throughout the world again very soon.
Yuwen Tuo smiled faintly. What Vina said were merely superficial reasons. She didn't understand her Imperial Father as well as he did. If he truly left, the situation would indeed be as she described,
but what if he were to go to the Sun and Moon Empire with a mission, under the deliberate arrangement of the Heavenly Soul Empire's Emperor?
He was certain that His Majesty would definitely summon him afterward.
Xiao Xiao listened, her heart aching. She and Tuo Tuo had finally arrived in this new place and were enjoying a comfortable, leisurely life. It hadn't even been a few days, and now they were going to be driven away?
"Senior Sister Vina, I don't care about the thoughts of those princes and officials in the Heavenly Soul court. I just want to ask, what do you, Elder Brother Jiang, and Senior Brother Long think?" Yuwen Tuo deliberately asked.
"Junior Brother Yuwen, I can clearly state to you that I absolutely do not wish for you to leave. You were brought back by me, and you are a part of our Body Sect. According to the Body Sect's rules, all those with a Body martial spirit are members of my Body Sect family.
How could I want to drive a family member away?" Vina immediately said. "As for Jiang Peng, you might not know, but he's grateful for the soul bone you gave him.
Today in court, he directly cursed at those officials, swearing that whoever wanted to drive his brother away, he would go to their homes, axe in hand, one by one."
Yuwen Tuo chuckled, speechless. This Jiang Peng was truly adorably straightforward.
He was indeed on Vina's side. In fact, Vina already had a group of capable subordinates under her, whom she had painstakingly gathered, such as outstanding young talents like Jiang Peng, Beitang, Mo Feiyun, and Muxue.
Not only were they excellent soul masters, but they were also practical individuals. However, these people found it difficult to rise in the current Heavenly Soul court, at most holding insignificant positions and having little say.
But if there were ever a change in the court, they could step up at any time to ensure the country's normal operation.
"As for Aotian..." Vina looked at Long Aotian.
Just then, Long Aotian suddenly slapped Yuwen Tuo's chest, muttering, "Junior Brother, when I become Sect Master, I'll make you Young Master!"
Alright, no need to ask about this. Was he trying to raise Yuwen Tuo as his son?
"Senior Sister, next time, can I mix some rat poison in his milk?"
"Suit yourself!"
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Senior Sister. However, Senior Sister, there was one thing Jing Hongchen said this time that I truly agree with. Perhaps, even His Majesty agrees with it," Yuwen Tuo smiled.
Vina was slightly startled. "What did he say?"
"That is, for you, Senior Sister, to inherit the position of Crown Princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire." Yuwen Tuo said directly. He could see that the Heavenly Soul Empire was truly beyond saving unless it was handed over to Vina.
Not only could he see it, but His Majesty definitely saw it too. Although Yuwen Tuo still didn't know all of the Heavenly Soul Emperor's thoughts, he could guess one thing: he was probably hoping to use this incident to force Vina's hand.
Don't be modest with those elder brothers anymore. Some things, if they should be fought for, then fight for them!
Vina possessed the Brain Martial Spirit, making her incredibly intelligent and astute.
Moreover, she was a direct disciple of the Body Sect's Divine Brain Douluo Yun Yi. If she were to ascend, the Body Sect would undoubtedly provide full support. If it were any of her brothers, would Duxiu (the poison-user) really value them?
He would probably rather lead the entire Body Sect in a mass migration than serve those people. At that point, without the Body Sect's support, the Heavenly Soul Empire's strength would instantly plummet,
becoming the weakest among the four nations, and just like in the original story, it would become the first target for the Sun and Moon Empire after they invaded the Douluo Continent's interior.
Vina was startled, standing up in shock. "What, Junior Brother, you can't say such things casually. I'm just a woman..."
"What's wrong with being a woman? There have been empresses on the continent before, some even almost unified the world, only to be defeated by Tang San. Senior Sister, don't you want to make up for this regret and become a generation's empress who unifies the world?" Yuwen Tuo chuckled.
The more Vina listened, the more alarmed she became. Just now, he only said she should inherit the throne, but now he's suggesting she unify the world? That difficulty was a hundred times greater than simply ascending to the throne.
Xiao Xiao said, "Sister Vina, Tuo Tuo is right. If you have this ambition, Tuo Tuo and I are willing to give our full support!"
Vina regained a hint of composure, sat down again, and said, "Junior Brother, Sister Xiao Xiao, do you know what you're saying? Junior Brother, you possess the royal bloodline of the Sun and Moon Empire. If you return to your country,
you have the potential to inherit the Sun and Moon's great succession. With your talent, the chances of success wouldn't be low. I originally only hoped that if you someday returned and inherited the Sun and Moon Emperor's position, you could, for my sake, never attack our Heavenly Soul Empire."
"And Xiao Xiao, if Junior Brother becomes the Sun and Moon Emperor, you would be the Sun and Moon Empress. Are you willing to give up such an opportunity?"
"Empress? I don't care about that at all. Wherever Tuo Tuo goes, I go!" Xiao Xiao said. She was the type to follow her husband's lead.
"Senior Sister, first of all, regardless of whether I can become the Sun and Moon Emperor, the Sun and Moon's invasion of Heavenly Soul is an irreversible outcome. They have been preparing for the unification of the continent for countless years. How could they change their plans because of one person?" Yuwen Tuo said. "I don't want to help the Sun and Moon Empire and become your enemy."
"Actually, all of you only thought that my so-called father and mother came from the two great imperial families of the Sun and Moon and Star Luo, but you overlooked the truly important people."
"Who?" Vina asked curiously.
Yuwen Tuo said, "My Grandpa Village Chief who raised me, and everyone in Shiwa Village. They are all native Heavenly Soul Empire citizens. Since they are Heavenly Soul Empire citizens, then I, Yuwen Tuo, as their child, am naturally also a Heavenly Soul Empire citizen. How could I betray my own country for the mere position of Sun and Moon Emperor?!"
As for that so-called Imperial Father, what did his life or death have to do with him?
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