Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 208 Emperor Qian

Great Qian Dynasty.

This vast kingdom could rank among the notable names in Qingtian Realm, with over a hundred subsidiary nations under its command. Stay tuned with novelbuddy

Its prosperity was therefore no surprise.

Martial Artists and traders alike traversed its lands in countless numbers, ensuring the swiftest spread of news throughout the imperial city.

The fall of Great Jin Kingdom was carried back by these roaming merchants.

In an instant.

The Great Jin Kingdom, Tianqing Kingdom, and Xiao Yi became the talk of the town.

"Have you heard? One of our first-class subsidiary nations, Great Jin Kingdom, has been annihilated!"

"What? Someone annihilated Great Jin Kingdom? Who did it?"

"It seems to be a small country called Tianqing Kingdom. Do you know who led Tianqing Kingdom to destroy Great Jin Kingdom? I heard it’s the younger brother of Xiao Tianjiao, the number one prodigy of our Great Qian Dynasty..."

"Are you talking about the one the Xiao Family kicked out as a waste?"

"Shh... that’s no waste, I heard the Xiao Family was worried he was too outstanding, overshadowing Xiao Tianjiao’s brilliance, so they sent him off to Tianqing Kingdom as a son-in-law to some minor family. What they didn’t foresee was Xiao Yi’s growth speed..."

Inside an elegant carriage.

The coachman, listening to the people’s conversation and standing beside the carriage, cautiously said, "Master, the one they say destroyed Great Jin Kingdom, it’s Xiao... indeed, it’s Xiao Yi!"

"Xiao Yi?"

A moment of silence lingered inside the carriage before the voice resumed, "Who would have thought that even a salted fish could turn over. But to raise his cultivation from the Physical Body Realm to the peak of Golden Core Realm in just a year and a half? There’s already talk his talent surpasses Tian’er. No, this can’t be allowed to happen, or else our Xiao Family will become a laughing stock among the major families!"

Seated inside the carriage was none other than Xiao Zhengde, the patriarch of the Xiao Family.

With his right hand adorned with a jade ring, Xiao Zhengde gently touched his nose and narrowed his eyes, displaying a cold and predatory glint as he spoke to the coachman outside, "First take me back to the estate, then summon General Greedy Wolf and General Po Jun to my residence!"

"Yes, Master!"

The carriage slowly made its way towards the Xiao family’s residence.

Xiao Zhengde squinted his eyes, the cold gleam flickering within, "My Xiao Family has always been brilliant, never to be tarnished by others!"

The Xiao Family was indeed at the height of its power.

With Xiao Tianjiao’s advancement into the Dharma Manifestation Realm, the family’s reputation was unmatched for the time being.

If it were revealed now that Xiao Yi, whom they had expelled from the family, possessed an even stronger talent than Xiao Tianjiao, people would surmise they had done so out of jealousy and fear of Xiao Yi’s superior talent, casting a detrimental shadow over both the family and Xiao Tianjiao.

As for Xiao Yi...

Xiao Zhengde looked down at the ring on his hand, his expression ice-cold, "Having Tian’er is more than enough for the Xiao Family. Xiao Yi, if there’s anyone to blame, it’s that you were born too late..."

Meanwhile.

Inside the imperial palace.

The supreme Emperor of Great Qian Dynasty examined the secret letter in his hands with a playful expression, "Xiao Yi? Xiao Tianjiao’s younger brother? From Physical Body Realm to the peak of Golden Core Realm in a year and a half, yet with the combat power of Tao Tribulation Realm? Interesting, this kid is quite interesting..."

In front of Emperor Qian, a handsome young man respectfully inquired, "Father Emperor, shall we invite Xiao Yi?"

Emperor Qian looked at the young man, his face smiling, "What do you think?"

This young man was Emperor Qian’s youngest son, the Thirteenth Prince, Yang Ling.

He was intelligent and had exceptional martial talents.

Raised by Emperor Qian’s side since childhood, deeply favored and cherished, there were even rumors that Emperor Qian intended to bestow the Crown Prince’s title to Yang Ling.

Yang Ling spoke in a deep voice, "Xiao Tianjiao is attracting too much attention. It might be worth considering cultivating a chess piece to counterbalance him!"

Emperor’s Mind Art is about balance.

The younger generation of the Great Qian Dynasty is almost entirely overshadowed by Xiao Tianjiao, to the extent that the Xiao Family is becoming overwhelmingly dominant, even showing signs of emerging as the fifth great clan of the dynasty. The original four great clans kept each other in check, creating a delicate balance that the royal family could control. If another great clan were to be added, this would not be good news for those in power.

With the royal family’s methods and intelligence, they naturally could grasp the grievances between Xiao Yi and Xiao Tianjiao.

If Xiao Yi could be nurtured to offset Xiao Tianjiao and limit the Xiao Family’s development...

Emperor Qian, his expression unreadable, asked, "What do you think should be done?"

Yang Ling frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "The position of head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute has been vacant for a decade. I believe Xiao Yi is quite suited for this position!"

"Oh?"

Emperor Qian squinted and said, "Why not summon him to court to become an official, or bestow a title upon him?"

Yang Ling replied seriously, "Balance! Once a title is bestowed or he is appointed to an official position at court, it would disrupt the balance between the royal family and Xiao Tianjiao. However, the Xiaoshanhe Institute is different. This sect, once one of the top ten sects and on par with the Tianjian Sect, has declined since submitting to the dynasty and is now far from its former glory among those top ten sects. Appointing Xiao Yi as the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute wouldn’t be a clear sign that the royal family is taking his side..."

The Xiaoshanhe Institute, once one of the ten great sects, ranking alongside the Tianjian Sect.

The royal family of the Great Qian Dynasty has always wanted to consolidate the imperial power and eliminate the exceptional influence of the ten great sects.

But in the end, only the Xiaoshanhe Institute submitted to the royal authority.

Over the years...

Under the pressure of the other ten great sects, the Xiaoshanhe Institute has been in decline, to the point where for ten years no one has been willing to take the position of its head, resulting in it being practically non-existent.

By making Xiao Yi the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute, not only could the royal family convey their goodwill to him, but also it wouldn’t overly provoke Xiao Tianjiao and the others.

Indeed, it was a solution that could serve two purposes beautifully.

"Hahahaha!"

Emperor Qian let out a satisfied laugh and nodded, saying, "My son, the fact that you have thought of these things shows that you have not been slacking off over the years."

"Thank you, Father, for the praise!" Yang Ling replied with a grin.

Emperor Qian shook his head: "However, you have overlooked one thing, my son!"

"Oh?"

Yang Ling was startled, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty!"

"Issue my decree, promote the Tianqing Kingdom to a first-class vassal state, bestow the title of ’Qianqiu’ upon Lord Jiang Tai and reward him with a Resurrection Elixir, appoint Xiao Yi, the Guardian Martial God of the Tianqing Kingdom, as the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute; promote Xiao Zhengde, the head of the Xiao Family, to the title of Guardian Duke, and appoint Xiao Tianjiao as the National God of War of the Great Qian Dynasty..."

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Emperor Qian gestured to the old eunuch beside him to draft the edict, then looked towards Yang Ling, "Do you understand now?"

Yang Ling had an epiphany: "Thank you, Father, for pointing this out. I understand now!"

He had only thought about appointing Xiao Yi as the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute, which would not cause much dissatisfaction within the Xiao Family.

But he had forgotten about the relationship between Xiao Yi and the Xiao Family.

Xiao Yi had been expelled from the Xiao Family, and rumors were circulating everywhere that it was because Xiao Tianjiao was jealous of Xiao Yi’s talent. Now, by raising Xiao Yi to the position of head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute, it would inevitably create some resentment in Xiao Tianjiao’s heart.

Now not only Xiao Yi was elevated to the position of the head of the Xiaoshanhe Institute, but also Xiao Zhengde and Xiao Tianjiao were appointed.

This would minimize the dissatisfaction of the father and son of the Xiao Family.

This would achieve true balance!

"Good that you understand!"

Emperor Qian smiled faintly, his eyes narrowing to slits as he stared into the distance, "The Xiao Family? Heh, truly interesting!"