Zither Emperor Chapter 517 Chapter 161 I've Waited Too Long Too Long

517: Chapter 161 I’ve Waited Too Long, Too Long…

(Part 3)_1 517: Chapter 161 I’ve Waited Too Long, Too Long…

(Part 3)_1 Elder Wei Ming frowned and said, “Are we just abandoning the six cities of the Six Paths of Reincarnation?”

Ye Yinzhu glanced at Nina standing beside Qin Shang and after thinking for a moment, said, “I think there should be room for flexibility.

I need to discuss this with Granny Nina in detail before I can decide.”

“Give up cities we’ve already secured?

Are you certain we can’t control those six cities?

Don’t forget that in every city, there are clanspeople who share the same bloodline as us,” the Chrysanthemum Clan Master Wei Lingfeng said reluctantly.

After all, the allure of six cities was immense.

“Shut up.” Elder Wei Ming chided Wei Lingfeng without any courtesy and spoke in a deep voice, “Let Chief Ye decide this matter.

You earned this with your life through the Six Paths of Reincarnation; we won’t have any second words about how you handle it.

As for the Empire’s founding celebration…” he hesitated at this point.

Haiyang said resolutely, “Even though the crisis has passed, for the Empire, everything has just begun.

What’s the point of having a founding celebration?

It’s just a formality.

Do we really think a celebration will earn us recognition from others?”

Supreme Elder Wei Ming slowly nodded and said, “Well then, let’s put aside the founding celebration for the time being and discuss how the Empire should develop in the future.

Your Majesty, do you have any suggestions?

The Empire is yours, and we all are your subjects.

Rest assured, as soon as you have sufficient ability to rule the Empire, we Elders will immediately surrender our power back to you.”

Haiyang smiled lightly and slowly walked to the center of the hall, “No, I never thought about having the ability to rule a country.

I don’t want to be an empress; it was you who pushed me into this position.

Since you acknowledge my bloodline and status, then I will issue an order now, the only order.

Although I can’t rule a country, I believe someone else can.”

Turning around to look at Ye Yinzhu, who was sitting in the chief’s seat, her eyes revealed a faint smile, “My order is, from this moment on, to appoint Ye Yinzhu as the Regent of the Eastern Dragon Empire.

From now on, all affairs of the Empire will be manded by Ye Yinzhu.

His words will be my words.

I think everyone should recognize Yin Zhu’s abilities.

A little more than a year ago, Qin City was a desolate small city, but now, it has the strength to contend with the Milan Army, how could this be achieved by an ordinary person?”

“How can this be?” Elder Wei Ming was stunned for a moment.

Although Ye Yinzhu saved the entire Eastern Dragon Empire with the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the conservative-minded Elder still couldn’t accept this.

Haiyang’s gaze once again fell on the first Supreme Elder, “Why not?

Before any of you emerged, I had already told Yin Zhu that Haiyang belongs to Ye Yinzhu, the Haiyang of the past, the present, and the everlasting.

If even my person is his, then why can’t my authority be his?

If you acknowledge me as the Empress, then please do not go against my orders.

Besides, even if he weren’t the Regent, wouldn’t he still be able to achieve his goals through my orders?

Rather than being indirect, it’s better to let him lead the Eastern Dragon Empire directly, or rather, a plete Qin City.

If we can’t unite internally and rally together, how can we contend with Faran in the future?

I don’t understand politics, but I know that in Qin City, no one is more suitable than Ye Yinzhu to sit in the seat of rule.

Only if he bees the Regent of the Eastern Dragon Eight Sects and reclaims the rule over Qin City, will our friends, the natives of Qin City, willingly stay and be sincerely convinced.”

As she spoke, Haiyang used her gaze to stop Ye Yinzhu who wanted to interject.

Her words were decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

All along, she knew she had no ability to help Ye Yinzhu.

In her mind, being Ye Yinzhu’s wife was much happier than being an Empress.

Power is a game among men, and Haiyang is a clever girl.

She understands the greater the power, the greater the obligations, and she would rather hand it all to her man.

Who wouldn’t want to see their man stronger, a true ruler?

After hearing Haiyang’s words, everyone fell silent.

This time, even the Chrysanthemum Clan Master Wei Lingfeng, who often opposed things, kept quiet.

Haiyang was right; as the Empress, if her heart lay pletely with Ye Yinzhu, then even without the title of Regent, Ye Yinzhu would have power no different from that of a Regent.

Step by step, Haiyang walked towards Ye Yinzhu.

Her gaze softened once more, and she said softly, “Who walked the needle through my veins to restore my beauty?

Who played the zither and wielded the sword on my behalf to ward off the aggressor?

Who forted me with broad shoulders, sheltering me from the wind and rain?

Who aided me, bringing the Six Path Shattering City against mighty foes?

Yin Zhu, don’t refuse.

I’ll repeat what I’ve always said, Haiyang belongs to Ye Yinzhu, now and forever.

In my heart, you are already my dearest one.”

Ye Yinzhu’s gaze became somewhat misty.

He never expected Haiyang to confess to him in front of so many people.

Her four lines described the most important moments they spent together, seemingly persuading the mighty ones of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans, but only Haiyang herself understood that these lines were meant more to convince Ye Yinzhu.

If Ye Yinzhu himself didn’t agree to be the Regent, then whatever she said was futile.

Supreme Elder Wei Ming sighed softly, “If that’s the case, let’s raise our hands to vote.” He thought to himself that when a woman truly falls in love with a man, she really is willing to sacrifice everything for him!

At the same time, he also understood that Haiyang’s choice was not wrong, or rather it was extremely wise, just as she had said, only with Ye Yinzhu as the true ruler of Qin City could the city’s existing power be perfectly integrated.

Converging into a truly formidable force.

Qin Shang and Ye Li raised their hands without hesitation, although they were no longer Sect Masters, Ye Yinzhu’s performance in the Six Paths of Reincarnation had brought them back to the core of power of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans.

Following the two elders, as a Supreme Elder, Lan Ruxue also raised her hand.

Initially thought to be doomed, she had e to view everything much more lightly after this twist of fate.

She regretted why she had been so stubborn in the past, why she left Ye Li for a stubborn belief, giving up so many years of family bliss.

Thus, she now raised her hand without evading, supporting her only grandson.

The Orchid Sect Master always revered her sister greatly, and seeing Lan Ruxue raise her hand, she immediately expressed her support.

At this point, among the eleven people consisting of eight Sect Masters and three Supreme Elders from the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans, four had already shown support for Ye Yinzhu being the Regent.

“I support my grandson too, Her Majesty the Empress is right, if not for Yin Zhu, our Eastern Dragon Empire might no longer exist.

A Zi rank before eighteen years old, Yin Zhu is the most promising youth I have ever seen, I believe that, in the near future, Yin Zhu will definitely lead the Eastern Dragon to prosperity.” While saying this, the Mei Clan Master, Mei Rujian, also expressed his support.

The other Sect Masters looked at each other, all somewhat hesitant, but the next person to raise his hand surprised them all.

At this point, out of eleven people, five had already shown support, making this sixth person extremely important.

His support meant that Ye Yinzhu’s followers would exceed the majority, and this sixth person was none other than the Chrysanthemum Clan Master Wei Lingfeng, who had always been unfriendly towards Qin City.

Seeing Wei Lingfeng raise his hand, everyone was momentarily stunned.

Wei Lingfeng didn’t look at Ye Yinzhu or Haiyang, his gaze fell on Lan Ruxue, he sighed, “I just hope everyone understands that my decision is for the sake of the Empire and not personal grievances.

I admit, my dislike for Ye Yinzhu is more because he is Ye Li’s grandson.

But, I must also acknowledge that he is an outstanding youth, and I agree with the Mei Clan Master, under his leadership, the Empire will bee prosperous.

We are all getting old, it’s time for the younger generation to take charge.

Lan Ruxue, you said I’m not much of a man, perhaps, in many aspects I really can’t pare to Ye Li, congratulations on you and your husband’s reconciliation.

I’ve e to terms with it, perhaps, pursuing the martial path is what I should do in the future.”

Lan Ruxue looked at Wei Lingfeng with a plex expression.

To say she had no feelings for Wei Lingfeng would be unrealistic; after all, he had pursued her for so many years.

But at this moment, she said nothing, just holding Ye Li’s hand beside her.

“Wei Brothers, in truth, I’ve never hated you.

Back then, you and I fell in love with Ruxue at the same time; it only proves how outstanding Ruxue is.

For the Empire, our goal is the same, we just want the Empire to bee better,” Ye Li’s mood could only be described with the word ‘elated.’ After so many years of open and covert fights with Wei Lingfeng, today finally concluded with a plete victory.

Holding tightly to his wife’s hand, his smile was especially joyous.

Wei Lingfeng smiled wistfully and said to Supreme Elder Wei Ming, “Elder, I have already made my stance clear.

Please take charge of the Chrysanthemum Clan’s affairs for the time being, I am somewhat tired and would like to rest.”

Wei Ming did not stop him, he could pletely understand Wei Lingfeng’s feelings at this moment, having seen too much of his and Lan Ruxue’s emotional entanglements, he could only sigh helplessly and let him go.

Following Wei Lingfeng’s departure, the other Sect Masters also raised their hands, including Mei Clan’s Supreme Elder Mei Qing, all of them expressing their support for Ye Yinzhu.

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