> Who becomes 龙尊 directly affects Vidyadhara governance.
Sure, but Jing Yuan doesn't have any control over that. The inheritance is decided by the previous high elder via passing on of power. Dan Feng appointed Bailu because she inherited half of his power and he didn't want the position anymore for his reborn self. There were preceptors who disagreed and wanted Dan Heng to have the spot after rebirth, but there were plenty of others who agreed with accepting Bailu. But all of that is a matter of arguing Vidyadhara internal traditions, and not something Jing Yuan has influence on.
> Taoran is obviously not working alone.....That knowledge alone is worth bargaining.
Sure. Yes. But that's what I meant by dirt and secrets in my earlier comment.
> Furthermore, if Taoran is executed.....These are all considerations that's gonna come up during trial.
I find it really odd in this case that Taoran jumps immediately to trial and bargaining, but doesn't seem to worry about the possibility of *questioning*.
Like, when Jingliu showed up claiming to have had a hand in the stellaron crisis (which turned out to be a made up excuse in order to get an audience with the higher ups), Jing Yuan turned her over to the Yuque for questioning. So why doesn't he do the same thing here?
Is there some complicated legal clause or treaty stipulation that prevents the divination interrogation procedure from being used to Vidyadhara citizens? Seems awfully convenient.
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Date: 2024-09-12 07:53 (UTC)Sure, but Jing Yuan doesn't have any control over that. The inheritance is decided by the previous high elder via passing on of power. Dan Feng appointed Bailu because she inherited half of his power and he didn't want the position anymore for his reborn self. There were preceptors who disagreed and wanted Dan Heng to have the spot after rebirth, but there were plenty of others who agreed with accepting Bailu. But all of that is a matter of arguing Vidyadhara internal traditions, and not something Jing Yuan has influence on.
> Taoran is obviously not working alone.....That knowledge alone is worth bargaining.
Sure. Yes. But that's what I meant by dirt and secrets in my earlier comment.
> Furthermore, if Taoran is executed.....These are all considerations that's gonna come up during trial.
I find it really odd in this case that Taoran jumps immediately to trial and bargaining, but doesn't seem to worry about the possibility of *questioning*.
Like, when Jingliu showed up claiming to have had a hand in the stellaron crisis (which turned out to be a made up excuse in order to get an audience with the higher ups), Jing Yuan turned her over to the Yuque for questioning. So why doesn't he do the same thing here?
Is there some complicated legal clause or treaty stipulation that prevents the divination interrogation procedure from being used to Vidyadhara citizens? Seems awfully convenient.