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Chapter 348 - 295: This Is the Protector of Neo-Confucianism (4300 words, asking for monthly votes!)_3

Chapter 348: Chapter 295: This Is the Protector of Neo-Confucianism (4300 words, asking for monthly votes!)_3

She was a quick-witted individual, and in an instant, she understood that her uncle was facing a palace coup.

The intentions of these people were to use this opportunity to force her uncle to transfer the position of the ’Heavenly Master’ to the branch of the Zhang family.

Zhang Shenye ignored their arguments. He swept his sleeve and guarded Xue Yunrou behind him, then stared intently at Li Xuan and Ao Shuying following behind him.

"You must be Earl Jingan, Li Qianzhi, right? Indeed, a young hero. As for you—"

Zhang Shenye looked at her, his eyes filled with doubt.

"My surname is Ao!" Ao Shuying looked back at Zhang Shenye with her hands behind her back, "Ao Shuying!"

Zhang Shenye’s pupils contracted immediately, revealing a hint of surprise and delight.

But at this time, someone next to him snorted coldly: "No matter who you are, the matter discussed here is internal to the Tianshi’s mansion, outsiders please leave."

"Are the outsiders idiots? Why are all sorts of people allowed in?"

"This Li Qianzhi, after all, is from the Liudao Division. But what’s up with this woman? Just because she’s the niece of the Heavenly Master, any Tom, Dick, or Harry can get in?"

"What Jingan Earl? Never heard of it, when did the Liudao Division have a Xiaowei with such weak cultivation? I’m afraid it’s a fake, isn’t it?"

"Be respectful!"

Zhang Shenye rebuked sharply, "This Earl Jingan is not only the newly appointed Xiaowei of the Liudao Division but also the newly assigned Hufa of Neo-Confucianism, who severely wounded the Knife Demon, Li Zhetian, not long ago, dismantled the remnants of Jianling in Jiangnan, and was granted the title of Earl Jingan. As for Miss Ao——"

He stood up, deep bowing to Ao Shuying: "I’m honored to receive the Immortal Master Shuide, the ruler of the Yangtze River and the guardian of the country’s geomantic omen from the heavens. I apologize for not giving you the proper reception."

At these words, a wave of astonished gasps swept through those present.

The people looked at Li Xuan with shock and surprise, and their gaze at Ao Shuying became distinctly solemn and respectful.

Some of them in the hall were overjoyed: "Is Immortal Master Shuide here to aid Tianshi’s mansion?"

"It’s really fortunate! With the Lord here, our Tianshi’s mansion will undoubtedly weather this crisis."

"I’m here accompanying a friend today." Ao Shuying cast a casual glance at the people in the hall: "I sealed the Yangtze River on the orders of the Court to suppress it, and do not want to meddle in the Karma unnecessarily. Neither I nor those two people outside have any grudges or grievances, and I even have some friendship with Zhang Guanlan. Without sufficient grounds, I won’t intrude. However——"

Just when the people’s faces showed disappointment, Ao Shuying’s tone shifted: "If my friend, Earl Jingan, has the intention to help out your Tianshi’s mansion, then I do not mind lending a hand."

At that, everyone present was taken aback, and their gaze at Li Xuan changed again.

Everyone was wondering how Earl Jingan had gotten involved with the ruler of the Yangtze River and had even been called her friend. Were the remaining influences of the initial Earl Chengyi already to this extent?

Li Xuan was also taken by surprise. He looked at Ao Shuying in amazement, who met his eyes with a smile. A thought emerged in Li Xuan’s mind, and he said to Zhang Shenye: "Lady Xue and I are deeply in love, destined to be together for three lifetimes. I will not stand idly by the matters of Tianshi’s mansion today. If the Heavenly Master has any orders, feel free to command."

At that moment, the expressions of the people present were starkly different. Some rejoiced, while others lost color in their faces.