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Chapter 54 : A Loving Father and a Filial Son
"Oh? Hou Buchen's prized disciple?"
In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the place where the Emperor handled his official duties, but also a place Xiao Yu rarely visited.
At this moment, he sat before his desk, looking down at his respectful son.
In essence, the Crown Prince, Xiao Zhengyang, was merely a workhorse for Xiao Yu.
After all, since the Emperor was slacking off and not handling his duties, it naturally fell to the Crown Prince and the cabinet to deal with everything.
Ẅ е b̆ n о́v̇ е l̄ Ẽ n u ṁ a
Periodically, matters that Xiao Zhengyang could not handle had to be reported here to Xiao Yu for his decision.
Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow, seeming to have taken an interest. "Can his identity be confirmed?"
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Xiao Zhengyang nodded. "It can."
"En?"
"The God of War, Hou Buchen... is this person still alive? He should be over a hundred years old, right?"
Xiao Yu seemed to have thought of something. He leaned forward, his eyes burning as he looked at Xiao Zhengyang. "What is his current state?"
Е̇ n̈ǔmá
Xiao Zhengyang: ...
The dynasty was already in this state, yet Xiao Yu's focus was still on the God of War having lived for a hundred years.
All his own sleepless nights and exhaustive efforts these days, what did they even count for?
Looking at such a father, Xiao Zhengyang felt a sense of suffocation.
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He was only a Crown Prince.
For some reason, he suddenly thought of the faceless strange person who had appeared in his room that night.
Е n ù m̊ а. ǐ d.
He had not reported anything about Ming Chen to Xiao Yu.
For one, the person's face couldn't even be seen; it was too ethereal. Taking a step back, even if his father was testing him, he could say it was perhaps just a dream.
For another... he didn't want to.
Perhaps, after that night, the seeds of certain ideas... had already been planted.
He pursed his lips and said to Xiao Yu, "Your son does not know. According to Sir Ling Yu, before she came down the mountain, General Hou had already severed ties with her and was wandering the four seas, his whereabouts unknown."
He had lied.
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Ling Yu had not told him about Hou Buchen's situation, but he wanted to extinguish Xiao Yu's train of thought and bring the focus of the conversation back to the matter at hand.
"Is that so..."
Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes, seemingly weighing something.
The current situation was critical. It was indeed not a good time to make a big move to search for the ethereal God of War.
"Father Emperor, the Northern Lie is currently advancing fiercely, the military situation is critical. Our army has suffered repeated defeats, and morale is scattered. The Blood-Clothed rebel army in the south has already gained momentum. What should we decide?"
"Is it to be war, or peace?"
Е.nu m̂а . і̀ d
Ling Yu, or that strange person?
Ling Yu had a fifty percent certainty. If they went to war and won, that would naturally be the best choice, winning more bargaining chips for Qian Yuan.
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But if they failed, the bottom line would inevitably be pulled down a little further.
If he sent that strange person to sue for peace, it would be a more conventional, middle-of-the-road option.
Xiao Zhengyang could not decide.
For the final choice, he presented the problem as the simplest, most direct multiple-choice question, leaving it for Xiao Yu to decide.
Ẅèb̌ nоv̈ е l Еnu m̆ ǎ
"Ling Yu? A demon star, an immortal..."
Xiao Yu lowered his eyes, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk.
Although he ignored court affairs, he couldn't be said to not care about Qian Yuan at all.
If Qian Yuan was gone, how could he achieve immortality? How could he sit on the eternal, supreme throne?
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The National Preceptor had just told him about this so-called heaven-sent demon star to save the country, and in the blink of an eye, the Crown Prince came to report this suddenly-appeared disciple of the God of War. It was really hard not to connect the two things.
The legend of the God of War was already like that of an immortal.
Е̇n ù m̊ å. i.d.
For his disciple to arrive at this juncture... was she also carrying the mission to save Qian Yuan?
"First, the imperial examinations. If that Ling Yu doesn't even pass the military examinations, have her dragged down and beheaded directly."
"If she wins the top honor, then let her go to battle and try first."
"If that doesn't work, then send an envoy to sue for peace. The envoy can depart directly with her."
Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and gave his answer.
Xiao Zhengyang was shaken, then bowed and said, "Yes!"
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His own thoughts were actually similar. Since it was humiliating either way, they might as well believe in a miracle once.
"Father Emperor, who shall we send as the envoy? If we sue for peace, what are the conditions we can accept?"
Xiao Yu waved his hand casually. "You can decide for yourself."
He knew this son of his very well.
The other party would absolutely do his utmost to protect Qian Yuan. When it came to making decisions in this area, he was much better than if he were to rack his own brains.
Xiao Zhengyang let out a breath in his heart, feeling as if a weight had been lifted. He bowed and said, "Yes."
E nūm̈à. і d
Finally, he hesitated for a moment and said, "Father Emperor, for this mission, perhaps... Xinyue will also need to show her face."
"Xinyue?"
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Xiao Yu was stunned upon hearing this, seeming to be trying to recall who this name belonged to.
Then he said, "Fine."
He could live for a hundred years, a thousand years, he could be immortal. Successors had no meaning.
He could do without a Crown Prince, let alone a daughter.
Еǹŭ mа̃ . іd̀
It was the expected answer. Xiao Zhengyang suppressed all sorts of feelings in his heart and just said, "Yes."
"Is there anything else?"
"Nothing else."
Xiao Yu's gaze softened somewhat. He looked at his thin, gaunt-faced son and said, "These years, it has been hard on you."
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Five years ago, Xiao Zhengyang had fallen gravely ill. They had searched all the imperial physicians in the palace, but none could find the cause.
After he recovered, his body became weaker and weaker.
Ẽ n̈ ŭ m_а . і̇ ḋ
Perhaps it was because the root of the illness remained, or perhaps it was because he had been constantly worrying about the affairs of the state.
His spirit even seemed worse than his father, Xiao Yu's.
Xiao Zhengyang's body swayed upon hearing this. He raised his eyes to meet his majestic father's gaze.
A superior should not let anyone glimpse their emotions.
But Xiao Zhengyang saw, in his father's eyes, a look full of love and concern.
He lowered his head, his face full of reverence. "It is not hard, not hard at all. To share father's worries is your son's duty."
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Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction and said warmly, "Good! Your father is old and no longer has the energy to labor over state affairs. After this national crisis passes, I will have you succeed the throne."
Xiao Zhengyang trembled violently upon hearing this and knelt directly on the ground, saying, "Your son is terrified, this is absolutely impossible."
"Father Emperor is not old, you are strong and healthy, wise and divine. Qian Yuan cannot be without you. Your son is not yet mature and still has much to learn."
Looking at the terrified Crown Prince, Xiao Yu squinted his eyes and smiled. He walked over to him, patted his shoulder lightly, and smiled, "Good, good, good."
Late at night in the imperial palace, a loving father and a filial son.
As for what they were thinking in their hearts, only they themselves knew.
Е n̆ u ṁа̊
...
Whether one lived a life of hardship or a life of leisure, time would always pass.
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Soldiers died on the battlefields of the border, rebel armies in the south burned, killed, and plundered, people in impoverished places resorted to cannibalism, while prosperous lands were filled with song and dance.
A hundred states of the human world. Time is fair, stopping for no one's will.
The sun of the next day will always rise as usual.
Unconsciously, a month had passed.
Еn̆ u̇_m̄а. i̇d́
And today, for Yueyang City, seemed to be a special day.
Scholars from all over the land seeking fame, martial artists seeking merit... all gathered here.
In this chaotic era, they were fortunate to be a little higher than the lowest commoners, but that was not enough.
They longed to climb up, longed to cross class divides, longed to control power, longed to shine.
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The carp leaps over the dragon gate, and the moment is now.
The Imperial Examinations.
Е̃ñ u m̌ а
(End of Chapter)
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