Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 836 - 523 New Year_3

Chapter 836: Chapter 523 New Year_3

Xu Yinhè’s voice came softly, unhurried, "Go back to sleep now, perhaps the Illusory Sword your maternal uncle brewed might help you comprehend some of his sword intent."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, the world still spinning around him, and said while rubbing his brow,

"The sword intent of my uncle... it’s highly unlikely that I will need it. We aren’t on the same path."

"...." Feng Jiuxuan.

Xu Yinhè heard this and gently shook his head:

"It seems both of you brothers are not prepared to inherit his Sword Dao, what a pity."

Apart from occasional blackouts, one is mostly conscious when drunk, it’s just that one’s temperament and courage tend to swell.

Using the remnants of his consciousness to carefully choose his words, Xu Yuan looked at his father across from him and asked softly,

"Father, will you... attend that annual banquet tomorrow?"

Xu Yinhè savored the fine wine in his cup, feeling Feng Jiuxuan’s sword intent, and replied unhurriedly,

"The answer to that question doesn’t actually depend on me."

Xu Yuan blurted out without thinking,

"Then it’s up to that old Emperor."

Xu Yinhè did not reply.

Silence filled the hall, with the snow fluttering outside.

After a pause, Xu Yuan asked with slight concern,

"Father, what if... I mean just if, the Imperial Family refuses to compromise?"

Xu Yinhè set down his wine cup and asked softly in return,

"Changtian, do you think that’s likely?"

Xu Yuan chuckled softly, then shook his head,

"I... think it’s quite unlikely, I was just wondering what we would do in the event. After all, if we lose the position of Prime Minister, our stance would indeed change."

The position of Prime Minister serves as a proof of status, a symbol of authority, but my father doesn’t need these.

Right now, the position of Prime Minister is more of a representation of his stance at the Imperial Court. If the Emperor really forces him into retirement, and that link disappears, the Prime Minister’s Mansion will directly become the Xu Family of the Capital City.

At that time, "The Xu Family of the Capital City" will undergo some painful adjustments due to the loss of its Imperial Court righteousness. Various high officials on the surface will fall from grace, and Di’an City, the hub of power, will most likely be cleansed by the Imperial Family within a short period of time, replacing the high officials with members of the Imperial Faction.

But that would be limited to Di’an City.

Every aspect of the Prime Minister’s Mansion has already infiltrated various parts of Dayan, and many Prefectures may experience situations of hearing but not heeding commands. At that time, it’s possible that Imperial Power won’t extend beyond the capitals of states.

Just like Xu Yinhè’s hometown, Jingjiang Prefecture.

And what’s more critical is that if the Imperial Family really dares to do this, it is akin to pushing "The Xu Family of the Capital City" towards the Sects...

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan chuckled lightly:

"That’s true, you have played along with the Emperor for so long; it’s time to show your bottom line, otherwise those people will always want more and more."

Saying this,

Xu Yuan paused for a moment and asked softly,

"But Father, you know I’m not just referring to this, right?"

Xu Yinhè frowned slightly,

"What?"

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan warmed his hands and tentatively asked,

"If the Imperial Family doesn’t compromise, do you... have any backup plans? I mean, those kind of plans. After all, you have come this far, and the Emperor’s days are numbered too, aren’t they?"

"You are drunk, Changtian."

Xu Yinhè did not answer and stood up from his seat, "Get some rest early; don’t always think about these distant matters."

Seeing this, Xu Yuan sighed softly in his heart.

It seemed that his father was reluctant to share that plan with him, probably wanting to avoid such a situation at all costs...

"Oh, by the way, Changtian."

Xu Yinhè walked to the entrance of the hall and suddenly stopped, saying in a gentle voice,

"Ran Jianli’s disciple has been pacing at the entrance of the inner courtyard for half an hour now."