Old Marshal Qiu was silent for a moment before he suddenly heaved a long sigh towards the sky.
The feeling of being powerless and powerless even though he seemed to have the strength to do so had almost caused this invincible marshal who had fought his entire life to break down instantly.
It was true that he could not do it now.
If this matter were to be exposed, the Empire of Yutang would be torn apart immediately.
Yun Yang's words were vague, but how could the old marshal, who was experienced in the ways of the world, not hear the underlying meaning?
What did it mean to be able to poison the emperor in a place like the palace for so many years without anyone noticing? What did it mean?
It was indeed terrifying to think about it.
The old marshal sat aside in silence, his teeth chattering, hating the heavens for being blind and the earth for not having a handle.
After a long, long time, His Majesty slowly woke up. His first instinct when he opened his eyes was to raise his hand to rub the space between his brows. However, he stopped abruptly as his eyes shone brightly. His eyes stared straight at Yun Yang, exuding an expression of extreme joy. "Yun Yang, your massage technique is amazing. I don't feel as uncomfortable anymore. Besides, I had a good sleep just now. I feel like my mind is much clearer. This is probably the best sleep I've had recently."
Yun Yang smiled and said, "If Your Majesty likes it, this nephew can nurse Your Majesty's body at any time. It's my duty."
"Haha …" His Majesty laughed heartily and nodded. "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you."
The old marshal's expression was grim as he said, "Yun Yang, this has nothing to do with you now. This old man will have someone send you out of the palace. This old man still has something to discuss with His Majesty."
Yun Yang knew that what the old marshal was about to discuss with His Majesty was a matter that could shake the nation. It was obviously inappropriate for him to sit here. Besides, it was also the old marshal's intention to protect him. He stood up immediately and said, "This nephew shall take his leave then. Farewell, Your Majesty."
His Majesty looked at Yun Yang with admiration and said, "Very well. Come to the palace often when you're free in the future. I'm lonely sometimes."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Yun Yang agreed. When he retreated to the door, he could not help but ask, "May I ask Your Majesty if the portrait behind Your Majesty is of Your Majesty when you were young? He's so handsome. "
The Emperor abruptly closed his eyes and felt a piercing pain suddenly rise from his heart. His rosy face suddenly turned pale.
Qiu Jianhan bellowed, "How dare you! Do you think the things in His Majesty's study are something you can simply ask about? "As he fumed, he shot Yun Yang a meaningful look.
His Majesty closed his eyes, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice, "It's alright, it's alright."
"The person in the portrait … is my …" His Majesty's voice was hoarse, but he did not continue. He said in a low voice, "Go …"
"Take care, Your Majesty," Yun Yang said with a lowered head.
He retreated.
Even when Yun Yang had left the palace, His Majesty was still standing in a daze, feeling waves of heartache.
Just now, when Yun Yang left, he had told His Majesty to take care. It had sent waves of emotions through the emperor's heart.
He could hear the sincerity in these words.
However, it was this sincerity that immediately reminded His Majesty of his eldest son, Supreme Earth. When the latter was on his last mission, the latter had knelt before him and said, "Father, take care." The deep affection and attachment when he said those words.
"This child only looks like a person, but his mind is very simple. He's really not very sensible." Old Marshal Qiu coughed and said, "I'll teach him a good lesson when we get back …"
His Majesty waved his hand and stopped the old marshal's words, saying seriously, "Old Qiu … this is a good child."
His Majesty's Adam's apple bobbed as he uttered word by word in a low voice, "Good child!"
Good child.
These three words were what he had always wanted to say to his son who was Supreme Earth, but until his son's death, he had not been able to say it.
But now, he was finally able to say these three words.
At this moment, the bitterness and sorrow in His Majesty's heart had almost formed an ocean.
'My child is the best of the best!'
…
'The person in the portrait is my …'
Although His Majesty did not finish his words, Yun Yang understood everything. He felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck his head. His gaze towards His Majesty had turned cordial as well.
This … this was his eldest son's father!
That was why he couldn't help but say, "Take care, Your Majesty."
Even when he was on his way out of the palace, Yun Yang still felt dizzy.
Just as Yun Yang stepped out of the palace, he saw a person standing in front of him. His scattered thoughts gathered abruptly.
"Young Master Yun is too kind."
The person in front of him was someone he had met once before – Han Wufei from the crown prince's residence!
Yun Yang glanced at him and frowned, saying faintly, "I remember your name. Han Wufei, the advisor of the crown prince's residence, am I right? What's the matter? "
Han Wufei answered politely, "This lowly one is here on the crown prince's order to invite Young Master Yun over for a chat."
Yun Yang said, "I've never met His Highness the crown prince. Why is he looking for me?"
Han Wufei was impatient when he heard him and said, "Of course His Highness the crown prince has something to discuss with Young Master Yun."
He did not have a good impression of Yun Yang to begin with. Now that he heard this fellow grumbling about the crown prince's invitation, he was infuriated.
Yun Yang's gaze turned cold as he said coldly, "The Marquis of Heavenly Clouds' lineage has never been involved in politics. I myself am an idle man, a popinjay. What can His Highness the crown prince have to discuss with me? It's futile and useless. What's the point of meeting me?"
Yun Yang had made his stance clear, making it clear that he did not want to be involved in the princes' fight for the throne. The Marquis of Heavenly Clouds' lineage was indeed superior, almost above all the other nobles. Logically speaking, Han Wufei should have given up and turned to leave.
Han Wufei said faintly, "Young Master Yun's words are wrong. His Highness the crown prince is the monarch, we are his subjects. How can we not obey His Highness the crown prince's summons? Young Master Yun, please make the trip quickly and don't make a mistake!"
It was obvious that Han Wufei was determined to make Yun Yang meet the crown prince; it was also hinting that he would force Yun Yang to do so no matter the cost!
Looking at Han Wufei's overbearing attitude, Yun Yang suddenly wore an eerie smile.
Han Wufei was confused. Why was this fellow smiling?
What was he smiling at?
Then, he heard Yun Yang cry out abruptly.
"What kind of logic is this? You're going to kill me if I don't go? Didn't I say that the Marquis of Heavenly Clouds' lineage doesn't involve itself in politics? " Yun Yang cried out in shock, his round eyes staring at Han Wufei in rage. "Is this a threat? Did His Highness the crown prince ask you to threaten me like this? You're going to kill me if I don't go? How can there be such logic in this world? "
They were near the palace's entrance. While there were no idlers, there were plenty of high officials and officials coming and going. There were also hundreds of guards guarding the palace gate, both openly and covertly.
Yun Yang's loud voice reached these people's ears instantly.
In an instant, everyone turned around in shock, unable to believe what they had just heard.
Politics? The crown prince was forcing the Marquis of Heavenly Clouds' lineage?
Han Wufei was enraged but he quickly lowered his voice and said irritably, "Yun Yang! What nonsense are you spouting? Hurry up and shut up! "
Yun Yang's voice grew louder. "Why do you want me to shut up? Why do you want me to shut up? I'm the only son of the Marquis of Heavenly Clouds, the next Marquis of Heavenly Clouds! Can't I call for help when I meet a bad guy and am in danger? All of you are going to kill me and you're not even letting me speak? Can't all of you be reasonable? Is the crown prince's residence so overbearing? "
There was no lack of experts among the crowd.
Han Wufei had purposely lowered his voice, so not many people had heard what he had said earlier. However, after Yun Yang's sudden shout, they had turned their attention to him immediately, listening to every single movement that had taken place.
As for Han Wufei's last sentence, his voice was even softer but there were already many who had noticed the commotion here. Naturally, many of them had heard him clearly as well.
Don't spout nonsense?
These people linked the conversation between the two of them and quickly came to a conclusion. They snorted inwardly, "You've already threatened him so much and you're still asking him not to speak nonsense! What kind of logic is this to ask him to shut up? The aides of the crown prince's residence are indeed overbearing! "
The gazes from the crowd were like arrows that had been shot at him.
Han Wufei looked flustered as he said angrily, "Nonsense! When did I threaten you?"
Yun Yang smirked. "Why, are you angry now? Do you want to fight me? "
Han Wufei was enraged as he said loudly, "Speak clearly. When have I, Han Wufei, ever threatened you? This matter is detrimental to His Highness's reputation. I have to make it clear to you, no matter what. "
Yun Yang said, "May I ask why His Highness is looking for me? For an idler, a popinjay like me? "
Han Wufei could not help feeling flustered as he looked at the people around him who had their ears perked up. "How would I know why His Highness is looking for you? How can we, your subordinates, interfere with His Highness's matters and actions? "
"I've just come out of the palace and His Highness is looking for me. What is it for? I've made my stand clear just now and I can let you report on your mission. Why must I go? "Yun Yang asked again.
"His Highness has great foresight. What he wants to do is important. How can I speculate? The only thing I can do is to complete the task the crown prince has entrusted to me, not to report on my mission!" Han Wufei snorted coldly.
"Does this mean that His Highness is looking for me to discuss important matters when I've just come out of the palace? If I hadn't entered the palace, His Highness wouldn't be looking for me to discuss important matters, am I right?"
Yun Yang continued to steer the topic of conversation towards a place that was miles away from the main topic.
The topic was too sensitive.
Han Wufei's mouth was parched as he mulled over his words. He was drenched in sweat as he tried his best to reply, "His Highness only wants to invite Young Master Yun over for a discussion. Even if Young Master Yun didn't enter the palace, he would …"
"I, Yun Yang, have been in Tiantang City for so many years. His Highness hasn't looked for me to discuss anything before, but now he's looking for me to discuss something once I've entered the palace? May I ask what is it about? Other than today's matter, what else does it have to do with an idler like me, a popinjay? "
Yun Yang refused to budge, keeping the words' I entered the palace ',' I'm an idler, I'm a popinjay 'at the edge of his mouth.
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