Li Chengdao, Wang Gui, and Wei Zheng had discussed and finalized the plan to take full control of the Church.
The next morning, Wang Gui personally went to the Church Headquarters to find the Pope.
The Supreme Pontiff was shocked to learn that Wang Gui had come to visit.
After he reacted, he quickly put down everything he was doing and went to meet him.
Wang Gui was an important official and the teacher of the emperor. His status in the court was extremely high, so he did not dare to be negligent.
In the VIP reception room that was decorated magnificently.
"Lord Wang, why are you here?”
The Supreme Pontiff asked as he ordered someone to serve Wang Gui a cup of good black tea.
His face was filled with a warm smile.
Wang Gui's status was extraordinary, and he was Li Chengdao's right-hand man. For such a big shot to personally visit him made him feel uneasy.
Could it be that the Emperor was about to make another move?
Just as the Supreme Pontiff was thinking, Wang Gui said,""Your Holiness, I have come today to discuss some important matters with you.”
Hearing this, the Pope became more and more nervous. He carefully asked,""What does Lord Wang have to discuss?”
"It's because of the matter of His Majesty's harem.”
Wang Gui didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his intentions.
"His Majesty has already ascended the throne, but he is still unmarried. There is no one in the harem. As close ministers of His Majesty, we naturally have to consider these matters for His Majesty.”
"I feel that Princess Anna's appearance and bloodline are very suitable for the requirements, so I want to take her as His Majesty's concubine. Today, I'm here to discuss this matter with you.”
After Wang Gui's simple explanation, the Supreme Pontiff finally understood, and then his eyes widened.
"You want to make Anna His Majesty's imperial concubine?!”
The Pope raised his voice, his tone filled with unconcealable shock and disbelief!
He knew that Li Chengdao did not have any concubines. He had thought of sending Queen Sophia or Princess Anna into Li Chengdao's harem.
However, after he vaguely mentioned it a few times and realized that Li Chengdao did not have such thoughts, he gave up on this idea.
But who knew that Wang Gui would come to him today and tell him that he wanted to have a marriage alliance!
This was simply a joyous occasion!
"Why? Is it not possible?"
Wang Gui deliberately frowned and asked.
"No, no, no! Of course! Of course you can!"
The Pope said hurriedly, almost unable to suppress the joy in his heart.
"Anna is the current Holy Maiden of the Church. She is extremely beautiful. It is her honor to have the opportunity to serve His Majesty!”
The Pope's face was flushed red, and he was a little dizzy from the surprise that fell from the sky.
He had been worrying about how he could improve the relationship between the Church and Li Chengdao and plan for the future of the Church. He did not expect the opportunity to fall on his head!
As long as Anna could become Li Chengdao's concubine, then perhaps she could use this to change Li Chengdao's attitude towards the Church!
So why wouldn't he be happy?
He couldn't wait for Princess Anna to marry Li Chengdao!
If Li Chengdao wanted to, he would immediately send Queen Sophia over, let alone Princess Anna!
Seeing the Supreme Pontiff's delighted expression, Wang Gui smiled and continued,"Then it's settled. However, His Majesty has another order.”
"Lord Wang, please speak. As long as it is possible, my Church will not decline!”
Having finalized the marriage, the Pope was very happy and immediately promised.
The smile on Wang Gui's face disappeared, and he looked straight at the Supreme Pontiff, slowly saying,"His Majesty hopes that His Holiness can step down from the position of Pope and pass the position to your daughter, Queen Sophia.”
The Pope's smile froze.
The atmosphere in the reception room instantly dropped to freezing point.
"Is Lord Wang joking?"
The Pope's smile gradually disappeared, his heart filled with shock and anger.
Should he step down as Pope and pass the position to his daughter Sophia?
What a joke!
Putting aside the fact that the Holy See had never had a female Pope, he would never agree to the huge impact and consequences of stepping down from the position of Pope!
"This official is not joking. This is exactly what His Majesty wants.”
Wang Gui said lightly, his eyes glancing at the Supreme Pontiff, his beard saying: "Now that the Holy See has submitted to the Empire and worshiped His Majesty, His Majesty naturally has the right to choose a new Pope, isn't that right?”
After confirming this matter from Wang Gui, the Supreme Pontiff immediately flew into a rage. He stood up abruptly and said resolutely,"This is impossible! I will never agree to this!"
How could he agree?
Queen Sophia was his daughter. How could he not know her weak personality?
If he lost control of the Church and allowed Queen Sophia to become the new Pope, the Church would have no power to resist the regime of the Empire!
Suddenly, he thought of a crucial point, and his entire body trembled as he looked at Wang Gui in shock.
" Let Anna enter the harem and Sophia become the Pope. Do you want to-"
"This is His Majesty's order. You have no right to refuse.”Wang Gui didn't wait for the Supreme Pontiff to finish before interrupting him, his expression incomparably indifferent.
"Your Holiness the Pope, don't forget that His Majesty is the King of Pantheon, the new faith of the Church. This is a fact that the Church has already acknowledged.”
"Could it be that even the Church has to resist the words of a god?”
Wang Gui's expression grew stern. He stared at the pale-faced Supreme Pontiff, his tone aggressive.
"You guys!"
The Pope's expression was extremely ugly, and his eyes were filled with monstrous anger.
He was extremely furious, but he could not refute Wang Gui at all. This was because admitting Li Chengdao as a new believer of the Church was something he had said in front of all his believers!
"Why are you doing this? Was there really no room for negotiation? Aren't you afraid that I'll fight you to the death?!”
The Pope suppressed his anger and questioned word by word.
Wang Gui turned a blind eye to the Supreme Pontiff's furious gaze and said expressionlessly,"The Church is too dangerous. If we can't control it in the hands of the Imperial Court, we can only be destroyed! As for a life and death struggle?"
He glanced at the Pope and sneered,""You can try."
After saying that, he stood up and left the reception room.
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