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Chapter 399: The Emperor's Fate
Chapter 399: The Emperor's Fate
"They are not the Black Armor Troops," Chen Long stated.
Although their attire resembled that of the Black Armor Troops, he could still discern the subtle differences between them and the real Black Armor Troops.
Meng Qianqian silently nodded in agreement.
Indeed, the secret of the Black Armor Troops was her father's lifelong work, but unfortunately, it had not yet been revealed to the world when it became a target of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion and the Loulan King's vengeance.
Later, she took the military books to the Chu family, and with the help of King Chu and Chu Nan, she trained an invincible army based on her father's military strategies.
The true Black Armor Troops were an undeniably valiant force.
These soldiers who were clearing the way were merely imitating their appearance, but not their essence.
But if they were imitating, did it mean they had seen the real Black Armor Troops?
Are the Black Armor Troops really in the Southwest?
"Move aside! Move aside!"
Suddenly, a stern shout from a soldier echoed through the street.
Due to the angle, Meng Qianqian couldn't see what was happening, but she heard something rolling on the ground, followed by the sound of a child running, a woman's cries, and the sharp crack of a whip.
Yu Zichuan was about to step forward, but his father held him back.
Ji Li, Si She, and Chen Long were all members of the Twelve Guards, and they had a compassionate heart for helping others, but not to an excessive degree.
The three of them had long passed the age of acting on impulse and drawing their swords to help the weak.
Ji Li leisurely swayed the folding fan in his hand.
He seemed like an impulsive person, but when it came to important matters, he displayed an unusual calmness.
"You, why are you sticking your nose into other people's business?" Ji Li asked with a hint of impatience.
Tan'er curiously inquired, "Did a child get bullied?"
Ji Li scoffed, "Don't encourage me, if you want to watch the excitement, go yourself."
Tan'er pouted, "Hmm, I'm not falling for that."
Tan'er wasn't going to get involved, as other people's affairs were none of her concern. Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan also sat in the carriage, unmoving.
Soon, the young man returned and said to Tan'er and Ji Li, "A child kicked a cuju ball onto the street, and when he ran to retrieve it, he almost collided with the horse of the Crown Prince's personal guard. The head guard, in a fit of anger, raised his whip, but was stopped by Jian Junwang. Instead of blaming the mother and child for their offense, Jian Junwang punished the head guard, demoting him to a regular guard.
"The Junwang treats the people like his own children. He truly is a descendant of the Dragon and Phoenix."
"Yes, indeed."
"The Great Liang Empire has a worthy successor, and His Majesty can rest assured."
The commoners nearby had high praise for this Junwang.
This Junwang had only acknowledged his ancestry a couple of months ago, but he had already gained a good reputation among the common folk.
Tan'er pouted, "He's just putting on a show for you all!"
A fruit vendor nearby overheard her words and took offense, "Hey, how dare you speak like that, young lady?"
Tan'er retorted, "I'm just speaking the truth, unlike you, who only goes 'ummm ahh—'
The last few words were muffled as Meng Qianqian covered her mouth with her hand.
After the Junwang's grand procession departed, the street returned to normal.
Tan'er spoke up again, "I didn't say anything wrong, he's definitely putting on a show."
The methods used to win over the people's hearts were also employed by the Duke's Mansion to quickly accumulate prestige and deal with the Chancellor's Mansion.
One couldn't say that those who did this were definitely not good people.
It all depended on their intentions.
The carriage slowly exited the alley.
Tan'er leaned out of the carriage, catching a glimpse of the Junwang's carriage gradually moving away, "So grand and luxurious!"
The Liang Emperor was frugal throughout his life, and his sons were not allowed to be extravagant, but he made an exception for his grandson, spending a fortune to create a unique treasure horse carriage. The horse was a superior Heavenly Sweat Horse, and the carriage was made from thousand-year-old golden silk cypress wood, with a canopy embroidered with priceless Dongzhu.
(End of Chapter)The Emperor of Liang truly doted on his only grandson, Lu Qi, to the extreme.
Meng Qianqian, riding on a horse, asked the Si She, "By the way, Si She, have you heard what the Imperial Grandson of Liang is named?"
Si She replied, "Lu Qi, a name personally bestowed by the Emperor of Liang himself."
Meng Qianqian murmured, "Qilin, also known as Qilin, is the leader of the Five Sacred Beasts. It is said that it does not eat living creatures, nor does it step on living grass. When a ruler appears, it will arrive."
"What does that mean?"
Tan Er didn't understand.
Meng Qianqian explained softly, "It means that wherever the Qilin appears, an emperor will be present."
It was because of this grandson that the Emperor of Liang claimed the throne. The name 'Lu Qi' given by the Emperor of Liang perfectly aligned with his path to becoming an emperor.
Ji Li held the Heaven's Roaming Compass in one hand and the tortoise shell given to him by Lu Muyan in the other, saying, "Before entering the Imperial City of Liang, I, the commander, performed a divination. There is indeed dragon energy above the Imperial City, and Prince Qin's ascension to the throne is a mandate from heaven."
Meng Qianqian suddenly realized, "The Emperor of Liang believes that his imperial destiny is brought by his grandson. No wonder he dotes on him so much. In his eyes, Lu Qi is not only his grandson but also the guardian beast of Daliang."
Ji Li said to Lu Yuan, "You both share the surname Lu. You're just a young master of Wushan, and he's become the guardian beast of the nation. Truly, same surname, different fate."
Chen Long turned to Ji Li, "If you're going to talk, then say more."
Lu Yuan replied, "I came out to fight."
The group bantered and played, and after an hour, they arrived at Yu's residence.
Yu Daddy alighted from the carriage with a hearty laugh, "Our humble abode is shabby, but please stay here for now. Once we've prepared a larger residence, we'll move together."
Lu Yuan also got off the carriage and politely said to Yu Daddy, "It's us who are troubling you. We're grateful that you're willing to accommodate us without finding us bothersome."
Chen Long asked Meng Qianqian, "When did he become so eloquent?"
Meng Qianqian curved her lips, "He's always been this eloquent."
In the Great Zhou, he was a treacherous minister. Now, outside of the Great Zhou, he had to restrain his sharp edge and understand the ways of the world.
Moreover, he always treated Yu Zichuan as family, so he naturally held Yu Zichuan's father in high regard.
Yu's residence was located on a relatively quiet street. Yu Daddy mentioned that the house here was affordable.
It was a three-section courtyard with a small fish pond, flowers, green bamboo, and a pebble path, making one feel as if they had returned to the Wushan Courtyard. A sense of familiarity arose.
"When my wife is free, she loves to plant flowers and raise fish."
Yu Daddy spoke of Yu Zichuan's mother with a smile in his eyes, showing his deep love for his wife.
"Are they not here?"
Yu Zichuan asked.
"Your sister, I sent her to your sister-in-law's house so that your mother can rest and nurture the child."
Yu Zichuan had an older sister who was already married, and below her were two clingy younger sisters. The older sister was seven, and the younger was six.
Because the younger sister ate well and was as robust as the older sister, they looked like twins.
As the sisters didn't stick to their parents, they often fought over Yu Zichuan.
"Brother is mine!"
"Nonsense! He's mine! I came before you!"
"So what if you came first?"
"The first one is the eldest!"
"The older sister is the eldest!"
Yu Zichuan was claimed by his sisters every day.
In the past, he resolutely went to the capital to learn archery. The two little clingers were skilled in this art.
The second watch of the night was also an early and diligent one. Can I get a ticket for a blind date?
(Chapter End)
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