With Bao'er's innocent personality, it was difficult to ensure his safety even with the most perfect defense. Children would always want to play, to go out, to eat, and to have fun.
This was a child's nature; it was unavoidable no matter what.
In spite of this, one would never know the deadly traps hidden within.
No matter how powerful the guardian was, no matter how invincible he was, as long as there was a careless mistake, he would go down the wrong path. No matter how one tried to salvage the situation, to kill the culprit and seek revenge, it would all be futile.
There were thousands upon thousands of people who wanted Bao'er dead in Tiantang City now! Those with the strongest murderous intent and those who planned to take action were all in positions of power!
Yun Yang had done this to eliminate the possibility of being seduced and deceived.
"In the future, ignore anyone you don't know who talks to you, no matter the situation."
"As long as it's not ours, we don't want it."
"Don't talk about what if, don't believe in what if, don't bet on what if, what if …"
Yun Yang paused, seeing Bao'er looking at him in confusion, he could not help being stunned. He then called Li Yingqiu over. After saying a few sentences, Yun Yang realized that he seemed to have said too much, far beyond Bao'er's understanding. He wanted to explain it in simpler terms, but he was at a loss for words. Instead, he asked Li Yingqiu to supplement or translate Yun Yang's words so that Bao'er could understand.
With Li Yingqiu's translation, Bao'er could not stop blinking his big eyes, memorizing them seriously as his little head nodded continuously.
"Bao'er is so obedient today." Li Yingqiu exclaimed and said in relief, "It looks like only a big city like this can make a difference. Once Bao'er is here, it's like he's changed into a different person. He's so obedient … how adorable."
Yun Yang's heart skipped a beat as he sighed soundlessly.
It was late at night.
Bao'er was already asleep.
Yun Yang called Li Yingqiu out.
"After this, Bao'er is going to start a high-intensity study …"
Yun Yang pointed at the rows of books in front of him. "He has to assimilate these knowledge and master them in the shortest time possible. Also, I think you already know what Bao 'er's identity is, so … you must be patient with what he should come into contact with, and you must not let him come into contact with anything he shouldn't! "
"Yes." Li Yingqiu's eyes flashed with fear, but there was also an indescribable excitement.
Yun Yang looked at the lady in front of him, his gaze unwavering.
After a long time, he continued, "Do your best, and you will have everything. Do you understand? "
Li Yingqiu's body trembled as she replied, "I understand. Thank you for your reminder, Young Master."
Yun Yang dismissed her with a wave of his hand, but he did not rest. Instead, he paced slowly in his study.
Who was Yun Yang? How could he not see the change in Li Yingqiu's mentality? It was a huge psychological change of a person who had no desire for life but suddenly realized that she could aspire to the pinnacle of the world!
At such a time, how could Li Yingqiu's mentality not change at all?
However, Yun Yang allowed such a change to exist.
In fact, anyone who had encountered such an encounter would have their emotions rippling endlessly. It would be abnormal if they were truly indifferent. With this change, it would make Li Yingqiu even more passionate about power and power, and thus, even more concerned about Bao 'er's safety and Yun Yang's instructions.
She knew very well that she had to listen to Yun Yang, at least for the next ten years. She had to listen to him without the slightest bit of disobedience.
Otherwise, she would be killed like mowing grass.
"The most abhorrent thing in this world is human greed and desire." Yun Yang murmured, "But the most adorable is also …"
"I love human greed and desire the most."
"That's why I've never been a good person. Luckily, I'm not!"
…
It was the same night that Bao 'er moved into the Residence of Yun.
It was midnight.
Someone had snuck into the Residence of Yun, intending to do something wrong. It was a pity that before the person could find out where Bao 'er was staying, he had already encountered someone. A person dressed in snow-white robes with a cold expression.
It was Bai Yixue.
There was no nonsense, not even a few words. Everything was over with a light flash of sword light.
With Bai Yixue's current cultivation base, there were only a handful of people in the entire Yutang who could withstand a single strike of his sword. This was a small test of his skill, but it was truly like killing a chicken with a butcher's knife!
The next day.
Looking at the assassin's corpse in the yard, Marquis Yun's expression was indifferent. With a wave of his hand, he said, "Send the corpse to the Board of Punishments. Don't bother about anything else. "
There were already people from the palace waiting at the gate.
The teachers responsible for the princes' education had been sent over by His Majesty the emperor. Yun Xiaoyao took a look at them; each of them was a highly respected and knowledgeable person. In addition, these people had a common trait – they were all impartial and peaceful.
It looked like His Majesty the emperor had put in a lot of effort in selecting talents.
"This prince will take a look at your preparations first." Yun Xiaoyao said, "His Majesty has strict requirements for the eldest grandson's homework progress. There can be no mistakes."
As he spoke, he pulled a few people aside, obviously to give them a secret lecture.
After all, there were some things that could not be said in public.
Other than that, there was another reason – to give Yun Yang some buffer time. He did not know how Yun Yang's preparation was going. No matter what, Yun Xiaoyao had to give him enough time that he thought was sufficient!
The entire capital city was shrouded in dark clouds.
Countless plans were being carried out in the dark.
The residence of the crown prince, the residence of the third prince, the fourth prince, the fifth prince, the sixth prince … the residences of the princes …
The residences of the prime minister, the grand tutor, the grand tutor … and other high-ranking officials.
The residences of the Leng Family, the Qiu Family, and other famous generals …
There were also a few noble families that had been living in the city for decades, even centuries …
These forces, these mansions, almost everywhere, there were secretive people going in and out, looking like they were in a hurry.
Everyone wore a grim expression. No matter how hard they tried to hide it, they could not relax.
Someone with sharp eyes recognized that some of His Majesty's imperial guards had also appeared in Tiantang City in disguise.
With this additional layer of knowledge, the atmosphere in Tiantang City grew even stranger.
…
His Majesty the emperor had been very busy during this period of time. Every day, he had to deal with matters such as rewarding the generals and soldiers, rewarding them according to their merits, settling the injured soldiers, and comforting the deceased. He was completely devoted to these matters. It was as if he was completely unaware of the undercurrent in the capital city because of this; he was not even concerned about it.
In spite of this, those who truly understood His Majesty's thoughts could clearly see that while His Majesty dealt with the affairs of the nation in his most energetic state every day, his temper had become much more violent and his way of doing things had become much more extreme.
Based on Emperor Yu Peize's administrative skills in the past, most of the officials who were obviously absent-minded and had ulterior motives would be lifted high and lowered lightly. He would use both kindness and authority instead of extreme measures. However, during this period of time, whenever an official was found to have made the slightest mistake in dealing with administrative matters, he would reprimand them mercilessly. He would often dismiss them from their posts and banish them from the court, never to be rehired again.
Even when he was resting occasionally, his gaze that was focused on the void before him would still flash with a sharp, murderous intent.
However, even those who understood His Majesty the most did not truly understand the sorrow in His Majesty's heart at the moment.
Previously, when the four countries had laid siege on Yutang, it was as if Yutang was going to be annihilated. Millions of generals and soldiers had charged into the frontlines and were buried on the battlefield. Now that the war had ended, it was time for the generals and soldiers to be rewarded according to their merits, settle their families, reassure the loyal souls, and win over the hearts of the people.
This was the right intention, the right thing to be done. There was no doubt about it!
To the generals and soldiers, this moment was even more important than the moment when they had died on the battlefield!
This was because the merits of their lifetime would be determined today.
Everything that had happened today concerned the families they missed the most in the battlefield at the border, their future lives, their continuation, and so on …
It was the most important thing. Everything else should be compromised for it.
However, even at such a time, at such a critical moment, his sons, the princes, were all indifferent and indifferent, as if this matter did not concern them, hanging high up in the air.
There were also many civil and military officials who seemed to have lost their souls. They were only concerned about the succession of the throne and who would be the rightful owner of the throne.
Indeed, that was where their future interests lay. How could the orphans and widows, the orphans of the martyrs, be more important than their future plans?
"They are all unscrupulous and unscrupulous. Shameless and insane!" His Majesty the Emperor thought to himself.
As he looked out the window, another troubling thought came to him. "Didn't the people from the School of Kismet State say they're coming to find me? Why isn't there any news until now? It's better to settle this as soon as possible. If it's delayed for too long, there might be more changes … Sigh, I'm not in charge of this. I can only take it one step at a time … "
…
Early this morning, a man dressed in white stood on top of a tall mountain outside Tiantang City. He was surrounded by clouds and mist, as if he was riding on the clouds, aloof from the world.
The man gazed at Tiantang City from afar. After a long time of observation, his frown deepened.
"It's really strange."
He murmured to himself.
…
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