is being married into the Prince's Mansion to be a concubine for the Fourth Prince. This position of side consort is simply too much to even dream of.'"Liu hurried to smile and keep up the charade, h...Feng Lingxi watched them switch sides, her cold eyes sweeping over the elders who had been secretly communicating with Yao Zhi. In their panicked gazes, she saw their wavering hearts. It seemed she still needed to put in more effort, bringing them all down and preventing Yao Zhi from returning and manipulating them again.

"All elders should know what happens to those who betray the clan. I haven't fully investigated my mother's case, but I believe you all understand the situation. Do you truly believe she betrayed the clan, or was it someone else who orchestrated this You know better than anyone."

"Holy Maiden, all of this is Yao Zhi's doing. He said that the Holy Lord has a traitorous heart and wants to seize the treasures of the Yao Clan. We all heard him say so. Our loyalty to the Yao Clan is known to heaven and earth."

Yao Yi seized the opportunity to hastily straighten his position. At this time, if there was any ill intention, he would probably not see the sun tomorrow.

"We all heard it from Yao Zhi."

Other elders began to agree, shifting all the blame onto Yao Zhi. Feng Ling Xi watched as they one by one changed sides, suddenly feeling sorry for Yao Zhi. In the end, his comrades who had been on the same side as him abandoned him so easily.

"It seems you all know Yao Zhi's intentions."

Feng Lingxi narrowed her eyes, looking coldly at them, “Do you know why I came back early Because I heard rumors that someone wanted to assassinate me during my enthronement ceremony and take my position as the Holy Master of the Yao Clan.”

When Feng Ling opened her mouth, the elders hastily explained, "Holy Maiden, we truly didn't know about this. We wouldn't dare to have such thoughts. All matters concerning the succession ceremony were handled by Yao Zhi. We were only assisting him and acted according to his instructions."

Looking at their hurried explanations, Feng Lingxi sneered.

"So, you know that someone is planning to assassinate me at the ascension ceremony and take my place as the Yao Clan Saint Master"

The elders fell silent once more.

Feng Lingxi looked at Yao Yi. He was the one inside who understood his own identity and status best, knowing what he could and couldn't have.

Therefore, he was able to live longer than Yao Shu.

"Holy Maiden, this is all Yao Zhi's doing. We haven't heard any rumors of anyone plotting to assassinate the Holy Maiden. We only know that Yao Zhi is unhappy with the Holy Maiden's ascension to power."

"We all do what he says, the Saintess sees through everything."

The elders convened and, seeing Feng Lingxi's anger, they all stood by Yao Yi. They followed him one after another.

Feng Lingxi looked at Luoli beside her, "How does the chieftain view this matter Should we wait for the three elders to return and have them give us an explanation"

"There's nothing left to explain. Once Yao Zhi returns, he'll surely spread this throughout the Yaos. They are all under his control. When he gets back, we won't even have a chance to fight."

Yao Zhiqi spoke angrily, standing on Feng Lingxi's side, filled with righteous indignation, looking at the other elders.

"Elderly Ones, we all know Yao Zhi's intentions. Ever since he's been in charge of the Yao Clan's external affairs, he's frequently acted like a Saint Master, not considering any of us elders. We are all elders of the Yao Clan, yet before him, we act like errands boys. He doesn't even see us as the Saint Master and Saintess."

Yao Yi's voice was filled with passion, "Our Holy Lord has been passed down through generations of clan leaders. Every Holy Lord has never disappointed us. The Yao Clan's rules cannot be broken, elders, don't you agree"

"The Second Elder is right, the clan rules cannot be broken. Yao Zhi betrayed the clan, please, Saint Maiden, pronounce your judgment."

"Yao Zhi betrayed his clan, please, Holy Maiden, bring justice upon him."

The elders spoke in unison. Feng Lingxi looked at them, a cold glint flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"Since all of the elders have said so, then next, I would like to hear from you, according to tribal rules, how should Yao Zhi be punished"

Everyone was silent, heads bowed low.

This Yao Zhi's crime, they have no say in how it is judged. They are just following what Yao Yi says, how would they know how to deal with Yao Zhi

"I think this is a good plan. Yao Zhi knows we're back and will surely rush back as soon as possible. Let's give him a chance to explain himself. What do you think"

Luo Li spoke, the elders present were all puzzled. Was this chieftain going to give Yao Zhi a chance to explain Could Yao Zhi admit his crime of treason against the clan

For a moment, the elders wavered again.

"Do as the Chieftain says, Second Elder. I entrust this matter to you. When Yao Zhi returns, question him thoroughly about his meeting with the Tribal Chieftain so we don't wrongly accuse him."

Feng Lingxi finished speaking and, looking at Yao Yi's surprised expression, addressed the other elders, "It's getting late, you all should disperse. Get some rest early. I'm tired too."

"Farewell, Saintess."

Feng Lingxi and Luo Li left, and the elders all gathered around Yao Yi. "Second Elder, what does the Clan Chief and the Holy Maiden mean by this Didn't they just want to get rid of Yao Zhi How come they suddenly gave Yao Zhi a chance Aren't they playing us"

"Isn't it, that Yao Zhi has betrayed his clan Could the Holy Maiden be afraid of Yao Zhi"

“I think the chieftain wants to protect Yao Zhi. Compared to the Saintess, I think Yao Zhi is more suitable for this position of Sacred Master.”

Yaoyì looked at the six elders with narrowed eyes, "Elder Six, what do you mean by that You've forgotten the ancestral rules of the Yao clan. The position of Saint Master has always been held by a woman, and she is chosen by the first Saint Master of the Yao clan as her successor, passed down through bloodlines, it cannot be changed. If you say this, what if the Saint Maiden hears it, wouldn't she think you also have rebellious intentions"

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Upon hearing this, the other elders who had colluded with Yao Zhi also began to waver.

The Sixth Elder is right, I also find the Holy Maiden very unpleasant to look at. She doesn't seem to take us seriously at all. Yao Zhi, at least he does everything with consideration for the Yao Clan.

Yao Yi looked at them and understood. These people were all under Yao Zhi's control. To get them to switch sides, what the Saintess said wasn't enough.

"Everyone's gone, we'll know when Yao Zhi comes back."

Elder Liu took the lead and walked out, followed by the other elders. In an instant, only Yao Chu and his few elders were left behind.

"It seems they're in cahoots, this Yao Zhi and the Elders Six and Eight. They all want to be the Holy Master, but do they even have the capability The bloodline of the Holy Master can't be defiled by them."

The Fifth Elder's face was displeased, "Second Elder, you should still tell the Clan Chief and the Saintess, lest they ruin the Saintess' big event."

Yao Zhi looked at the Five Elders, his eyes narrowed slightly. "Do you all think that the Saintess and the Clan Chief both intend to get rid of me"ress Dowager Cen began to ask for opinions, and after much deliberation, she selected a few. After the selection was complete, several daughters of ministers were left out. Empress Dowager Cen looked...