"2-3 days?! You must be crazy . Even though the Crown Prince has lost the Ministry of Law and War, he still has the support of the other four ministries! Why don't you just wait a little longer?" Ping Yang was confused .

"Wait till when?" Fang Zhengzhi replied .

"Of course you should wait till . . . " Ping Yang stopped talking at that moment . She wanted to say 'till after the Crown Prince loses his position' . However, the Crown Prince was still her brother and she couldn't bring herself to say it .

"The Crown Prince is the Crown Prince . My case has nothing to do with him . If I wait till then, my case would be meaningless . " Fang Zhengzhi knew what Ping Yang was trying to say .

He could actually wait .

He could wait until King Duan had the advantage . He could also wait till the Crown Prince lost his position . However, whether he overturned his case then would be meaningless .

"Isn't it difficult to overturn your case now? Furthermore . . . do you have any evidence?" Ping Yang nodded hesitantly but she quickly thought of another question .

Fang Zhengzhi wanted to overturn his case using the Minister of Law?

It was too difficult!

Furthermore, Wen Chuan hadn't even a.s.sumed that position . Even if he did, he may not have the respect of his subordinates .

Most importantly, Wen Chuan had no evidence .

It was quite difficult for him to overturn the case without any evidence on hand .

The Emperor would never agree to that .

"Evidence? Of course . . . I don't have any . " Fang Zhengzhi shook his head . The only people who knew what really happened were the Crown Prince, Su Qing, and the eight mercenaries .

The eight mercenaries had already been disposed of .

Su Qing was the only one who knew the truth and he was currently in the Northern Region overseeing the Northern Five Constabularies . Most importantly, Su Qing would never testify against the Crown Prince .

"How do you want the Emperor to quash your case without evidence?" Ping Yang asked .

"We'll find out when we try . " Fang Zhengzhi didn't couldn't actually explain how it would work . To be honest, he didn't even know if he would be successful .

"Okay then, when do you plan to try?"

"She should be here in the next two to three days!"

"Her? Are you talking about . . . "

"Mm . " Fang Zhengzhi looked out the window and watched the rain . It had been more than a year . . .

　　 . . .

The rain slowed to a drizzle through the night .

Inside a serene residence in the capital .

A figure sat inside a small pavilion, her smooth and soft hands playing the Guqin in front of her .

The wind caused some of the rain to splatter inside and wet her dress . Her dress had glowing spots under the moonlight .

This was Yun Qingwu, the Young Master of the Demons .

Yet, she was in the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty . This was quite the unfathomable truth .

"Young Master!" A figure completely hidden behind a black cloak appeared in front of Yun Qingwu .

"Mm . " Yun Qingwu acknowledged this man's presence .

"Young Master, I have news to report . Wu Yuer is currently on the way back to the capital and the Queen of the Southern Region should be here in two days!"

"Two days . Wu Yuer, the Queen of the Southern Region, and Yan Qianli . . . Mm, I understand . " Yun Qingwu nodded and lifted her hands off the Guqin . She looked into the sky . "Did you find out where Bai Xing is being held?"

"No, but . . . " the man was about to make a deduction but he stopped himself . He knew that Yun Qingwu didn't like deductions .

Yun Qingwu only valued facts as intel .

"It's okay . Just send this letter to Ping Yang's residence . "

"Yes!"

　　 . . .

Dawn the next day . . .

The rain stopped and the sunlight lit up the golden throne room . The roof of the throne room was stained a golden color by the sunlight .

Hundreds of officials congratulated a middle-aged man as they walked out of the throne room .

That man was Wen Chuan .

He was now the Minister of Law .

No one could have predicted that the battle for the position would have ended this way . Two a.s.sistant ministers had been incarcerated .

Wen Chuan was the only one left .

Even though everyone knew that Wen Chuan was the only person left for that role, the process had still left them in shock .

"Hahaha, Official Wen, congratulations on your promotion . Please don't forget us!"

"I heard that your son is already of mature age and doesn't have any marital arrangements . My daughter is available . . . "

"Official Qin, your daughter is only 14-years-old right? Official Wen, why don't you consider my niece? She would be perfect for your son!"

The officials continued to jostle for Wen Chuan's favor .

The jump from a.s.sistant minister to full minister had always been a large one . Many had failed the jump . However, once you made the jump, you were set for life .

Minister of one of the six ministries .

Your name would be recorded in the annals of history .

"My son is still young and immature . It is his honor to be held in such high regard by all of you . However . . . I still have to ask him for his opinion . " Wen Chuan bowed and waved them off .

"Yes, that is definitely necessary!"

"Official Wen, it is no wonder you are our superior . You are impartial and fair . The Ministry of Law is in good hands!"

"Indeed, Indeed!"

The officials did not seem angered by Wen Chuan's refusal . Instead, they continued showering him with compliments .

At that moment, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong appeared from the throne room, his silver robe glistening in the sun .

"Ahem!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong cleared his throat and walked briskly over to Wen Chuan .

All of the officials were slightly shocked to see Crown Prince Lin Tianrong . After all, this was the entrance to the throne room .

There was a rule that the members of the royal family were not to interact with the officials .

Was the jostling going to start now?

All of the officials parted to the side when they saw the Crown Prince .

"Official Wen!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong greeted .

"Greetings, your highness . " Wen Chuan bowed to the Crown Prince .

"Mm, you need not be so formal . I heard that your son was once in the Mountain Breaking Army . There are few young men who have trained with such an elite squad . If you are free, do bring your son to the East Palace for a walk . " Crown Prince Lin Tianrong said calmly .

All of the officials knew what was going on . The Crown Prince was starting to position himself to recruit Wen Chuan .

Even though the Crown Prince seemed a little impatient . . .

His impatience was understandable . The Left Prime Minister had been arrested and Wan Chong was in jail . Shen Ming was also kneeling at the Ten Mile Lake .

It was impossible for the Crown Prince not to panic a little when faced with such a chain of events .

"Thank you, your highness . I will definitely bring my son to meet you one day!" Wen Chuan nodded respectfully .

"Very well . " Crown Prince Lin Tianrong nodded . He was about to say something when he saw another figure walk out of the Throne Room .

King Duan was visibly happier than the Crown Prince .

After all, the current situation was extremely favorable for him . It was no secret that Wen Chuan had not been valued despite his work in the ministry .

Wen Chuan had never been truly valued by the Crown Prince .

Now that Wen Chuan was the Minister of Law, this was something that King Duan could capitalize on .

"Official Wen!" King Duan ignored Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and greeted Wen Chuan .

"Your Highness!" Wen Chuan bowed respectfully .

"I heard that Young Master Wen had trained and served with the Mountain Breaking Army . The army has an open position that I think he will be apt for . I wonder if you would be willing to let him take it up?" King Duan chuckled .

"Haha . . . King Duan, you kid me . It would be his honor to train in the army . I would like to thank you on his behalf!" Wen Chuan replied .

"Good . I think that tomorrow is a good time . If he is free, ask him to come to visit me!" King Duan nodded .

"Brother, are you rus.h.i.+ng things a little?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong frowned .

"Am I? I think you're the one in a hurry!" King Duan replied .

"Humph!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong snorted and turned to look at Wen Chuan, "Official Wen, I have to prepare for the arrival of the Southern Region . I'll see you soon!"

"Crown Prince, take care!"

"Crown Prince, safe travels!"

Wen Chuan and the other officials bowed respectfully when they heard this .

King Duan smirked when he saw Crown Prince Lin Tianrong leave . "The Queen of the Southern Region is coming . I have to help with the preparations . I will be taking my leave now . " He added quickly .

"Safe travels, King Duan!"

"Take care, King Duan!"

Wen Chuan and the officials bowed again .

The officials couldn't help but sigh when they saw Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and King Duan leave .

Normally, the Minister of Law was not considered a hot commodity . There were more popular ministries to court . However, today, Wen Chuan was extremely popular now .

Anyone in the position now would be hot commodity .

It was rare that the Crown Prince and King Duan would jostle for position just outside the throne room .

Too many things had changed over the past few days .

All of this . . .

Only one name surfaced in the minds of all the officials . This was a name that they had disregarded before .

Fang Zhengzhi!

He had sent Minister of Law Wan Chong into jail the day he entered the city . Then, he implicated Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping and Minister of War Shen Ming days after .

Right now, Wen Chuan was the Minister of Law . No one could tell for sure where Wen Chuan's allegiances lay .

After all, all of the cases against Wan Chong, Yu Yiping, and Shen Ming had to go through him .

He was the gatekeeper .

In other words, Wen Chuan could make or break the Crown Prince's hold on power! This would also directly impact King Duan .

　　 . . .

Noon, two days later .

Red silk adorned the eastern wall of the capital . There was a festive atmosphere in the air .

Two rows of armed soldiers in glistening armor stood at attention .

Countless citizens gathered at the gate .

The Queen of the Southern Region was coming . This was a huge event for the people of the Great Xia . After all, the Southern Region was the largest va.s.sal of the Great Xia .

This was an important relations.h.i.+p .

Furthermore, this was the first delegation to visit the Great Xia since the war a year ago . Furthermore, the head of the delegation was the Queen herself .

"I heard that the Queen is not even 20-years-old yet!"

"Yes, I heard that she is very pretty! I would love to see her . "

"Shus.h.!.+ Don't let others hear that! You may be executed for that . "

The crowd whispered amongst themselves .

At that very moment, there was a black dot in the distance . This dot grew bigger and bigger . It was accompanied by loud booming sounds .

"Woo!"

A long, droning horn echoed through the air .

"The Queen of the Southern Region is here!"

"Wow! This is such a grand entourage!"

Their eyes brightened as they watched the delegation approach the city . Everyone could not help but gasp in awe .

After all, this was a rare opportunity for them to witness the Queen of the Southern Region entering the capital .

Chapter 520: No need to wait any longer. Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations 2-3 days?! You must be crazy . Even though the Crown Prince has lost the Ministry of Law and War, he still has the support of the other four ministries! Why dont you just wait a little longer? Ping Yang was confused . Wait till when? Fang Zhengzhi replied 　　 . Of course you should wait till . Ping Yang stopped talking at that moment . She wanted to say till after the Crown Prince loses his position . However, the Crown Prince was still her brother and she couldnt bring herself to say it 　 . The Crown Prince is the Crown Prince . My case has nothing to do with him . If I wait till then, my case would be meaningless . Fang Zhengzhi knew what Ping Yang was trying to say . He could actually wait . He could wait until King Duan had the advantage . He could also wait till the Crown Prince lost his position . However, whether he overturned his case then would be meaningless . Isnt it difficult to overturn your case now? Furthermore . do you have any evidence? Ping Yang nodded hesitantly but she quickly thought of another question 　　 . Fang Zhengzhi wanted to overturn his case using the Minister of Law? . 　 . It was too difficult! Furthermore, Wen Chuan hadnt even a.s.sumed that position . Even if he did, he may not have the respect of his subordinates 　 . Most importantly, Wen Chuan had no evidence . It was quite difficult for him to overturn the case without any evidence on hand . The Emperor would never agree to that . Evidence? Of course . I dont have any . Fang Zhengzhi shook his head . The only people who knew what really happened were the Crown Prince, Su Qing, and the eight mercenaries . The eight mercenaries had already been disposed of . Su Qing was the only one who knew the truth and he was currently in the Northern Region overseeing the Northern Five Constabularies . Most importantly, Su Qing would never testify against the Crown Prince . How do you want the Emperor to quash your case without evidence? Ping Yang asked . Well find out when we try . Fang Zhengzhi didnt couldnt actually explain how it would work . To be honest, he didnt even know if he would be successful . Okay then, when do you plan to try? She should be here in the next two to three days! Her? Are you talking about . Mm . Fang Zhengzhi looked out the window and watched the rain . It had been more than a year . 　　 　 . The rain slowed to a drizzle through the night 　 . Inside a serene residence in the capital . A figure sat inside a small pavilion, her smooth and soft hands playing the Guqin in front of her 　　 . The wind caused some of the rain to splatter inside and wet her dress . Her dress had glowing spots under the moonlight . This was Yun Qingwu, the Young Master of the Demons . Yet, she was in the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty . This was quite the unfathomable truth 　 . Young Master! A figure completely hidden behind a black cloak appeared in front of Yun Qingwu . Mm . Yun Qingwu acknowledged this mans presence . Young Master, I have news to report . Wu Yuer is currently on the way back to the capital and the Queen of the Southern Region should be here in two days! Two days . Wu Yuer, the Queen of the Southern Region, and Yan Qianli . Mm, I understand . Yun Qingwu nodded and lifted her hands off the Guqin . She looked into the sky . Did you find out where Bai Xing is being held? No, but . the man was about to make a deduction but he stopped himself . He knew that Yun Qingwu didnt like deductions . Yun Qingwu only valued facts as intel . Its okay . Just send this letter to Ping Yangs residence . Yes! 　　 . Dawn the next day . The rain stopped and the sunlight lit up the golden throne room . The roof of the throne room was stained a golden color by the sunlight . Hundreds of officials congratulated a middle-aged man as they walked out of the throne room . That man was Wen Chuan 　　 . He was now the Minister of Law . No one could have predicted that the battle for the position would have ended this way . Two a.s.sistant ministers had been incarcerated 　　 . Wen Chuan was the only one left . Even though everyone knew that Wen Chuan was the only person left for that role, the process had still left them in shock . Hahaha, Official Wen, congratulations on your promotion . Please dont forget us! I heard that your son is already of mature age and doesnt have any marital arrangements . My daughter is available . Official Qin, your daughter is only 14-years-old right? Official Wen, why dont you consider my niece? She would be perfect for your son! . 　　 . The officials continued to jostle for Wen Chuans favor . The jump from a.s.sistant minister to full minister had always been a large one . Many had failed the jump . However, once you made the jump, you were set for life 　 . Minister of one of the six ministries 　 . Your name would be recorded in the annals of history . My son is still young and immature . It is his honor to be held in such high regard by all of you . However . I still have to ask him for his opinion . Wen Chuan bowed and waved them off . Yes, that is definitely necessary! Official Wen, it is no wonder you are our superior . You are impartial and fair . The Ministry of Law is in good hands! Indeed, Indeed! The officials did not seem angered by Wen Chuans refusal . Instead, they continued showering him with compliments . At that moment, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong appeared from the throne room, his silver robe glistening in the sun . Ahem! Crown Prince Lin Tianrong cleared his throat and walked briskly over to Wen Chuan 　 . All of the officials were slightly shocked to see Crown Prince Lin Tianrong . After all, this was the entrance to the throne room 　 . There was a rule that the members of the royal family were not to interact with the officials . Was the jostling going to start now? All of the officials parted to the side when they saw the Crown Prince . Official Wen! Crown Prince Lin Tianrong greeted . Greetings, your highness . Wen Chuan bowed to the Crown Prince . Mm, you need not be so formal . I heard that your son was once in the Mountain Breaking Army . There are few young men who have trained with such an elite squad . If you are free, do bring your son to the East Palace for a walk . Crown Prince Lin Tianrong said calmly . All of the officials knew what was going on . The Crown Prince was starting to position himself to recruit Wen Chuan . Even though the Crown Prince seemed a little impatient . His impatience was understandable . The Left Prime Minister had been arrested and Wan Chong was in jail . Shen Ming was also kneeling at the Ten Mile Lake . It was impossible for the Crown Prince not to panic a little when faced with such a chain of events . Thank you, your highness . I will definitely bring my son to meet you one day! Wen Chuan nodded respectfully . Very well . Crown Prince Lin Tianrong nodded . He was about to say something when he saw another figure walk out of the Throne Room . King Duan was visibly happier than the Crown Prince . After all, the current situation was extremely favorable for him . It was no secret that Wen Chuan had not been valued despite his work in the ministry 　　 . Wen Chuan had never been truly valued by the Crown Prince . Now that Wen Chuan was the Minister of Law, this was something that King Duan could capitalize on . Official Wen! King Duan ignored Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and greeted Wen Chuan . Your Highness! Wen Chuan bowed respectfully . I heard that Young Master Wen had trained and served with the Mountain Breaking Army . The army has an open position that I think he will be apt for . I wonder if you would be willing to let him take it up? King Duan chuckled . Haha . King Duan, you kid me . It would be his honor to train in the army . I would like to thank you on his behalf! Wen Chuan replied . Good . I think that tomorrow is a good time . If he is free, ask him to come to visit me! King Duan nodded . Brother, are you rus.h.i.+ng things a little? Crown Prince Lin Tianrong frowned . Am I? I think youre the one in a hurry! King Duan replied . Humph! Crown Prince Lin Tianrong snorted and turned to look at Wen Chuan, Official Wen, I have to prepare for the arrival of the Southern Region . Ill see you soon! Crown Prince, take care! Crown Prince, safe travels! Wen Chuan and the other officials bowed respectfully when they heard this . King Duan smirked when he saw Crown Prince Lin Tianrong leave . The Queen of the Southern Region is coming . I have to help with the preparations . I will be taking my leave now . He added quickly . Safe travels, King Duan! . 　　 . Take care, King Duan! Wen Chuan and the officials bowed again . The officials couldnt help but sigh when they saw Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and King Duan leave . Normally, the Minister of Law was not considered a hot commodity . There were more popular ministries to court . However, today, Wen Chuan was extremely popular now . Anyone in the position now would be hot commodity . It was rare that the Crown Prince and King Duan would jostle for position just outside the throne room . Too many things had changed over the past few days 　　 . All of this 　 . Only one name surfaced in the minds of all the officials . This was a name that they had disregarded before 　 . Fang Zhengzhi! . 　 . He had sent Minister of Law Wan Chong into jail the day he entered the city . Then, he implicated Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping and Minister of War Shen Ming days after . Right now, Wen Chuan was the Minister of Law . No one could tell for sure where Wen Chuans allegiances lay 　 . After all, all of the cases against Wan Chong, Yu Yiping, and Shen Ming had to go through him 　 . He was the gatekeeper . In other words, Wen Chuan could make or break the Crown Princes hold on power! This would also directly impact King Duan . 　　 　 . Noon, two days later 　 . Red silk adorned the eastern wall of the capital . There was a festive atmosphere in the air . Two rows of armed soldiers in glistening armor stood at attention 　 . Countless citizens gathered at the gate . The Queen of the Southern Region was coming . This was a huge event for the people of the Great Xia . After all, the Southern Region was the largest va.s.sal of the Great Xia 　　 . This was an important relations.h.i.+p . Furthermore, this was the first delegation to visit the Great Xia since the war a year ago . Furthermore, the head of the delegation was the Queen herself . I heard that the Queen is not even 20-years-old yet! Yes, I heard that she is very pretty! I would love to see her . Shus.h.!.+ Dont let others hear that! You may be executed for that . The crowd whispered amongst themselves . At that very moment, there was a black dot in the distance . This dot grew bigger and bigger . It was accompanied by loud booming sounds . Woo! . 　　 . A long, droning horn echoed through the air 　 . The Queen of the Southern Region is here! Wow! This is such a grand entourage! Their eyes brightened as they watched the delegation approach the city . Everyone could not help but gasp in awe . After all, this was a rare opportunity for them to witness the Queen of the Southern Region entering the capital .