"As of this day, Tianmen Mountain will be in closed - door cultivation. For the next three years, no one is allowed to enter, and no one is allowed to leave."
"Those who disobey will be killed..."
The girl's voice was as clear and cold as ever, devoid of any emotion.
She suddenly looked at Lin Wan. "The future successor of Tianmen Mountain can only be personally chosen by the sect master."
With a sarcastic smile as bright as the spring blossoms, she said, "Those who dare to interfere in this matter will be killed!"
Song Jinyu thought of her master's last wish. She felt a pang of pain. "Tianmen Mountain will recruit boys and girls over the age of ten from the Daxia Dynasty. They will be trained as apprentices. Tuition fees will be collected, and a famous doctors' hall will be established for the common people of the Daxia Dynasty. The hall will be used to save the people and relieve their ailments."
"After me, the sect masters of future generations will no longer make poisons."
"Abolish the ceremony of three kneelings and nine prostrations!" From then on, the only etiquette of Tianmen Mountain that could be compared with that of the current emperor in the past hundred years was also abolished.
The emperor was unique. Sometimes, the special honor left by the ancestors was like a death sentence that could fall at any time.
"The thatched cottages in various places shall all be transferred to the ownership of the imperial court and be uniformly managed by the court..."
After saying all this, everyone was greatly shocked. If Tianmen Mountain gave half of its thatched cottages to the court, it would be cutting off its own lifeline!
The hall masters were whispering to each other, and most of them looked unnatural. Unfortunately, Song Jinyu didn't give them any chance, because Zhongli Mingye spoke up.
"I, on behalf of the imperial court, am touched by Sect Master Song's patriotism. I will report this to my father. His Majesty will surely be overjoyed upon hearing this news!"
At this point, the hall masters had no more complaints.
No matter how powerful they were, they were just like ants in the face of absolute imperial power.
However, there were still a few bold hall masters who raised objections. Unexpectedly, Prince Yu's words completely blocked their way: "I, on behalf of the imperial court, only recognize Sect Master Song. What she says is my will!"
Hearing this, Ouyang Jinsè slightly narrowed his fox - like eyes. He looked at Song Jinyu with a complex expression.
Did she know what she was doing?
She was just handing over the title of the number one sect in the world of Tianmen Mountain!
Lin Wan knew that Miao Yunshen was already tired of the repeated interference from the Elder Council, and the new sect master would never allow them to boss her around.
Song Jinyu still took into account their past relationship when arranging for Lin Wan. "Auntie... The Medicine Thatched Cottage is still yours... Just spend the rest of your days in peace from now on."
"Spend the rest of my days in peace?" Lin Wan smiled bitterly. How could she ever feel at ease and enjoy her remaining years?
Moving her wrists, Song Jinyu felt a bit tired. After all, that huge thumb ring was really uncomfortable. Although she already had the dignity and aura of a sect master, she was still just a young girl who had just come of age.
Just as she was about to say something else, Ouyang Jinsè suddenly said, "It's quite interesting. Sect Master Song is the first female sect master of Tianmen Mountain."
He remembered the successive humiliations he had suffered from her and Zhongli Mingye the other day, and he just couldn't swallow this anger. Now that Song Jinyu had become the sect master of Tianmen Mountain, it was still uncertain whether Zhongli Mingye could marry her. He wanted to take this opportunity to annoy them.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the main hall started whispering. "Yes, she's so young and has extraordinary abilities. Alas!"
"The future of Tianmen Mountain is really... unpredictable."
Song Jinyu looked at Ouyang Jinsè calmly, with no warmth in her eyes. Suddenly, she burst into laughter for no apparent reason. "Palace Master Ouyang, what do you want to say?"
"I think Tianmen Mountain is a very powerful force. Now... since you've become the sect master, you can no longer be the princess consort of the prince."
"After all, there has never been a princess consort of a prince who could be the master of a sect in the martial world." He looked a bit complacent and also full of hatred.
He himself could no longer tell what his state of mind was. Maybe it was just that if I couldn't have it, I didn't want others to have it either.
Zhongli Mingye's phoenix eyes were as cold as ice, and a chill emanated from his whole body. Qing Feng stepped forward and pointed his sword at Ouyang Jinsè. "Presumptuous! How dare you talk nonsense about the princess consort of Prince Yu?"
Song Jinyu looked coldly at what was happening below. She laughed and said loudly, "Palace Master Ouyang, did you have enough breakfast today?"
Everyone was a bit confused. "It seems you had a lot for breakfast. Otherwise, how could you have so much free time?" The implication was that she was mocking Ouyang Jinsè for having nothing better to do than meddle in other people's business.
Zhongli Mingye wanted to laugh. Only she could speak so bluntly.
Ouyang Jinsè: "..."
"Isn't what I said the truth?" He got even angrier. Song Jinyu had actually scolded him in public. "If the princess consort of Prince Yu becomes the master of Tianmen Mountain, then Tianmen Mountain will belong to Prince Yu's family!" These words were a bit heart - stabbing. Song Jinyu glanced at Cheng Song. While Ouyang Jinsè was feeling proud, Cheng Song made a move. The sword just barely missed his scalp and cut off his hair bun.
"You..." Ouyang Jinsè wanted to fight back, but unexpectedly, Qing Feng's sword moved an inch closer. "Palace Master Ouyang, you're too presumptuous! Disregarding the hierarchy like this, whose power are you relying on?"
"Tianmen Mountain will never belong to anyone."
Song Jinyu stopped the farce on the scene. Zhongli Mingye looked at her deeply, his heart tightening. Although Ouyang Jinsè was unreliable, what he said was serious.
"Sirong, come here..."
Wen Sirong stepped forward in response.
"Before, Master always said that you were both loyal and brave, and most importantly..."
Song Jinyu let out a soft laugh and then looked up at him with sincere eyes. "You have excellent character."
Wen Sirong looked at her deeply. This junior sister had always been the apple of Master's and all the senior brothers' eyes. After this incident, there was a lot of hardship and a faint sadness in her eyes.
Song Jinyu motioned for him to kneel in front of her. "This thumb ring is too heavy for me to wear..." She personally put the simple black jade thumb ring on Wen Sirong. And Wen Sirong looked at her helplessly. That day, Song Jinyu had said, "This prosperous world is as you wished..."
Was this probably what she meant?
Everyone looked at the new sect master in surprise. It seemed that because of Ouyang Jinsè's words, she was about to give up the position of sect master.
Suddenly, she took off the jade plate on her head. Her long black hair cascaded down, looking so stunning on her ink - blue robe with gold trim.
Her features became even more delicate. The fifteen - year - old girl showed all her beauty. If before, her temperament contained the innocence of inexperience, now there was a bit more cold and proud elegance.
She carefully tied Wen Sirong's hair, showing no emotional fluctuations. Nor could one see any attachment to power from her.
Seeing her actions, Ouyang Jinsè felt a faint sense of regret...
After tying Wen Sirong's hair smoothly, she stood up and left the sect master's throne. "Palace Master Ouyang is right. I'm really not suitable for the position of sect master."
"Wen Sirong, listen up... From this day on, you will take over the position of sect master of Tianmen Mountain. Uphold the last wish of our late master and carry forward the future of Tianmen Mountain." Her words were as precious as pearls.
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone was greatly shocked. The reversal was too fast! She had only ascended the throne for about two hours, but now she was abdicating.
Zhongli Mingye looked at Song Jinyu. He was very puzzled, but after a long time, he gradually understood. Maybe Song Jinyu had already made up her mind to die and was only focused on revenge.
Ouyang Jinsè couldn't believe what was happening in front of him. He had said those words just to annoy them. Ouyang Jinsè knew that if Song Jinyu became the sect master of Tianmen Mountain, Zhongli Mingye would never be able to marry her, and the Zhongli royal family would never tolerate such a thing.
Now, taking advantage of his words, Song Jinyu had directly abdicated!
Lin Wan remembered what Song Jinyu had said to her yesterday: "I've long known that the real murderer of Master's death is not just Du Zhouli, and I also know who killed Yan Fei. But for now, I must consider the overall situation."
"Auntie, please... at the ceremony tomorrow..." Song Jinyu asked Lin Wan to use the reason that the princess consort of Prince Yu couldn't be the sect master of Tianmen Mountain so that she could get away smoothly.
She had said, "Taking revenge... must not drag Tianmen Mountain down..."
Just as Lin Wan was about to speak, Ouyang Jinsè had actually brought up this matter first. Well, it was better for him to say this. The effect would be even better.
Wen Sirong knelt down to receive the token symbolizing the sect master of Tianmen Mountain and... the three sect tokens. Song Jinyu had entrusted all her belongings to him.
Recalling what she had said to him last night: "Senior brother, I have no other wishes in this life but to avenge Master and Yan Fei."
"Tianmen Mountain is in great danger. Only by cutting off an arm can it survive. I entrust you to follow Master's last wish and make Tianmen Mountain more prosperous!"
Junior sister... She had given up all these things that were within her reach. Wen Sirong's expression was complex, and his heart was filled with sorrow.
However, his other senior brothers who were on good terms with him were happy to see this happen because Wen Sirong had won the trust of everyone in Tianmen Mountain in the past few years. He was just and efficient in handling affairs.
This was probably Song Jinyu's reward for Wen Sirong's loyalty. In such a situation, Wen Sirong had always adhered to his principles and never colluded with the villains.
Even until today... he had never let go of his pride.