Chapter 421: The Arrival of Emperor Liang
Chapter 421: The Arrival of Emperor Liang
After spending a considerable amount of time at Da Niu's residence, assisting with the birth of the ox, it was far past midnight when the group returned to the capital.
Jiefeng, holding the token of the Crown Prince's Mansion, had the city guards open the gate.
Lu Zhaoyan, concerned about the bumpy ride, asked Jiefeng to slow down.
Lu Yuan casually replied, "The old man's pretty resilient."
Zi Wu Master remained expressionless as he glanced at Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan, unperturbed, said, "The master is still vigorous, with the spirit of a dragon and the majesty of a tiger, just like in his younger days."
On the way there, Lu Yuan had sat between Lu Zhaoyan and Lu Qi.
On the return trip, with Zi Wu Master accompanying them, Lu Yuan sat next to Zi Wu Master, while Lu Qi took the spot beside the Crown Prince.
Lu Qi, exhausted from the mountain trek, felt his body aching as if it were falling apart. He struggled to stay awake in the swaying carriage.
His head slowly leaned onto Lu Zhaoyan's shoulder.
Lu Yuan, with his arms crossed, observed the deep bond between father and son.
Suddenly, Lu Yuan coldly extended a hand, mercilessly pushing Lu Qi's head aside.
Lu Zhaoyan: "..."
In the Imperial Study, the lights shone brightly.
Yu Gonggong slowly entered with a bowl of chicken soup, gazing at the Emperor who had been working day and night. He sighed, "Your Majesty, it's late. It's time to rest."
Emperor Liang rubbed his slightly swollen eyebrows, "Any news from the Crown Prince?"
Yu Gonggong placed the soup on the table and shook his head, whispering, "No news yet. It's chilly tonight, Your Majesty. Please have some soup to warm yourself."
Emperor Liang lifted the bowl and took a few sips before saying, "If it's truly impossible, I'll personally visit again another day."
"Your Majesty, is Zi Wu Master truly that important?"
It wasn't that Yu Gonggong was interfering with state affairs, but having followed Emperor Liang since his youth through thick and thin, he was more concerned about the Emperor's health than the affairs of the nation.
The old temple was not nearby, and they had to climb such a high mountain.
Emperor Liang said, "Zi Wu Master is as important to me as the Imperial Seal."
Yu Gonggong was stunned.
He never expected such an answer.
Just as Emperor Liang finished the soup and was about to continue reviewing memorials, a eunuch's report came from outside the Imperial Study: "Your Majesty, Jiefeng requests an audience!"
Emperor Liang's eyes flickered, and he quickly said, "Let him in."
Jiefeng entered the Imperial Study and respectfully bowed to Emperor Liang, "Your Majesty."
A fleeting change appeared in Emperor Liang's expression, "Speak quickly!"
Jiefeng reported, "Zi Wu Master has come out of seclusion!"
Emperor Liang exclaimed, "Really?"
Jiefeng replied, "Yes. Early this morning, the Crown Prince set out for Zi Wu Master's residence. Last night, Zi Wu Master agreed to accompany the Crown Prince out of seclusion and henceforth pledged loyalty to him."
Zi Wu Master had pledged loyalty to the Crown Prince.
Emperor Liang wasn't concerned.
The Crown Prince was his chosen one.
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Loyalty to the Crown Prince is loyalty to the Great Liang Imperial Family.
He didn't doubt his son's capabilities.
Emperor Liang, feeling delighted, relaxed the wrinkles between his brows, "What did Zi Wu Master say?"
Jiefeng relayed Zi Wu Master's words from Da Niu's residence.
Yu Gonggong smiled, "Your Majesty, you always have a way. With the Crown Prince taking the Marquis to invite Zi Wu Master, he truly came out of seclusion!"
Emperor Liang stood up and walked a few steps in the Imperial Study, smiling, "This child shoulders the fate of Great Liang. Initially, I had my doubts, but now they're all gone. I want to see who on the court dares to question Qi'er's status as the Guardian Dragon!"
Yu Gonggong laughed heartily, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, and congratulations to the Marquis!"
Emperor Liang smiled, "Tomorrow, after court, I'll visit the Crown Prince's Mansion to personally meet Zi Wu Master!"
Zi Wu Master: Your wild old man is here.
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