The Emperor had once again fallen into a coma.
The deadline set by Prince Yu was until tomorrow morning.
The situation was completely stalled, with no solution in sight.
"In this matter, Prince Ling's attitude is crucial."
Feng Yexuan looked at Chu Wang, "The grand ceremony cannot be presided over by Prince Yu alone. If Master is indeed unable to attend, then let Prince Ling and Prince Yu preside over the ceremony together."
"Let Prince Ling preside with Prince Yu?"
"That's right, Uncle Master, you must go too!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Wang was stunned.
He had never presided over a grand ceremony before; it was something he wouldn't even dare to imagine.
"Xiao Xuanzi..."
"Baijing Village is indeed suffering from a devastated populace. If the royal family does not step forward at this time, it will surely chill the hearts of the people."
Chu Wang could not refute Feng Yexuan's words.
Indeed, it was true!
"It would be best for Master to personally attend this matter, after all, Master is the true Son of Heaven."
"But given Master's current condition, he likely cannot attend personally. If Prince Yu presides over the ceremony alone, it will greatly enhance Prince Yu's prestige and status in the hearts of the people."
"That Mr. Lan might say something detrimental to Master during the ceremony, or even imply that Prince Yu is the true Son of Heaven."
"How dare he!" Chu Wang clenched his fists in anger.
That Lan Fan, one could tell at a glance that he was not a good person!
How could such a person preside over the grand ceremony and be their National Preceptor?
"Is there any evidence of Lan Fan committing a mistake?" Feng Yexuan suddenly asked.
Chu Wang was somewhat surprised, "Why do you ask?"
"If he did not commit a major error, then Lan Fan should have inherited the position of National Preceptor, as the previous National Preceptor was still young at the time."
Feng Yexuan's words indeed reminded Chu Wang.
Back then, everyone had speculated that Lan Fan must have made a mistake.
However, the previous National Preceptor, the master of Lan Fan and Lan Qing, had not made the matter public.
The Emperor knew about this, but others dared not inquire further, as it was a matter concerning the Lan clan.
National Preceptor Lan Qing should also know.
But for the sake of the Lan clan's reputation, the former National Preceptor had not made the matter public, and had only allowed Lan Qing to succeed him.
Evidence...
"So many years have passed, it would be difficult to find evidence of Lan Fan's mistakes now. Moreover, there isn't enough time, is there?"
"I will go and bring Chu Qianli. Uncle Master, you go and discuss with Prince Ling."
Since evidence could not be found, they would not pursue this line of inquiry for now.
The immediate priority was to resolve the matter for tomorrow morning.
As for Lan Fan's affairs, they could be investigated concurrently.
"You know where Xiao Li'er is?" Chu Wang's eyes suddenly lit up.
His Imperial Brother was still waiting for Xiao Li'er to treat him.
Only with Xiao Li'er present did Chu Wang feel that his Imperial Brother's safety was assured.
Although Feng Yexuan was unwilling to admit it, he had to acknowledge this.
He was going to find Chu Qianli, firstly to see if the National Preceptor was also with her, as he had to bring the National Preceptor back.
Secondly, it was for his Master.
Without that dead woman by his Master's side, he felt uneasy.
He had to admit that, at times, that dead woman was truly like a calming pill.
"However, you must be careful when you go out now. I'll have Leng Ji accompany you."
"No need!" Chu Wang immediately refused, "Let Leng Ji stay by your side. I... I'm worried you might not be able to control your emotions."
Xiao Xuanzi was still the same Xiao Xuanzi, but recently, Xiao Xuanzi had indeed become prone to outbursts and irritability.
He... he was indeed a little different now.