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Chapter 55: Old Man Qi Emperor, I, Xu Yan, Have Arrived
Chapter 55: Old Man Qi Emperor, I, Xu Yan, Have Arrived
Guo YunKai's face was filled with confusion and fear as he hurriedly looked around and opened the window to check if anyone was eavesdropping. Only after confirming that the coast was clear did he heave a sigh of relief.
"Father, what are you..."
Could it be that because of the loss in the contest for the crown prince, the entire family would be in danger? Had his father received such a huge blow that it affected his sanity? Guo RongShan took a deep breath, finally calming down a little.
But he still found it hard to believe.
The third prince kneeling and bowing thrice and kowtowing nine times to pay respects as a disciple, and Qi Emperor openly declaring that a day as a teacher is a lifetime as a father—when had there ever been a prince who became a disciple in such a manner? Even more outrageous was the fact that he had sworn brotherhood with Qi Emperor!
What shocked him even more was that Qi Emperor wanted to give Yun Fei to him as a consort. When had there ever been an emperor who gave his concubine to a minister?!
Qi Emperor didn't have the habit of smearing his ministers with false accusations of impropriety!
As he listened to his father's narrative, Guo YunKai's whole person was stupefied, and he looked at his father with suspicious eyes.
"The one who's gone crazy isn't Qi Emperor, it's my father!"
Guo YunKai thought sadly.
The third prince, with his mind in a daze, returned to the prince's mansion. His trusted aides hurried over to him.
"Your Highness, why has the Emperor summoned you in such a hurry?"
The third prince looked around, took a deep breath, and whispered to the aide, "I suspect the Emperor has a brain disease!"
Aide: ???
Something seems off with the third prince!
Qi Emperor returned to his study and issued an order: "Proclaim by imperial decree that Guo RongShan is to be crowned Prince of Qi, Grand Cabinet Minister, and Imperial Tutor to the Crown Prince..."
The title of Grand Preceptor was no longer sufficient for Guo RongShan, so Qi Emperor created the position of Imperial Tutor to the Crown Prince!
The character "upper" represented the nobility of his status.
"Proclaim by imperial decree that Guo YunKai is to be titled Lord Shenwei, Commander of the Shenwei Army..."
"Establish Ming Wang as the Crown Prince!"
Ming Wang was the third prince!
Qi Emperor issued a series of edicts, at the same time spreading the word of how he had respectfully sought out talented people of integrity, causing Ming Wang to pay respects to Guo RongShan as his teacher, and how he had humbled himself to form a brotherly bond with Guo RongShan.
News of Guo RongShan and his family's wholehearted loyalty to the country and the monarch, and how they had devoted themselves to the point of sacrificing their health, spread far and wide.
Guo RongShan was portrayed as a virtuous and noble gentleman, loyal to both his sovereign and his country.
The capital was in an uproar!
All the officials in the court were stunned!
Has the Emperor gone mad?
Especially the first prince and the ministers who supported him; they felt as if they had fallen from the clouds into a cesspit, the pain of which was indescribable.
The third prince had been established as the crown prince!
Guo RongShan had been enfeoffed as a prince!
Grand Cabinet Minister, Imperial Tutor to the Crown Prince...
His son, Guo YunKai, had been titled Lord Shenwei, Commander of the Shenwei Army, which was the pillar of the country!
Moreover, rumors were spreading among the common folk that Guo RongShan had already become a sage, his image lofty and admirable!
The father and son, Guo RongShan, were also stupefied, with only one thought in their minds: "The Emperor has lost his mind..."
Countless ministers submitted petitions, and some even remonstrated to the point of death. The court was in complete chaos.
Those who remonstrated to the point of death were all granted their wish.
The thought in the minds of all the officials was: "The Emperor has gone mad..."
Until this day, when two crimson giant dragons burst through the capital's gates.
A figure, coiled around one of the crimson dragons, flew towards the palace.
A voice like thunderclaps rang out: "Old Man Qi Emperor, I, Xu Yan, have arrived!"
Xu Yan?
The court officials were taken aback. Wasn't this Guo RongShan's grandson? It was said that he was not right in the head, believing the tales in storybooks, and was obsessed with seeking out masters to cultivate true martial arts.
The officials looked up, and their faces were filled with astonishment at the sight of the giant dragon soaring through the sky, its might shaking the four directions.
Could there really be such powerful martial arts in this world? Am I the one who's not in my right mind?!
In this instant, the officials understood why Qi Emperor had made a series of absurd decisions and why he had gone to such lengths to please Guo RongShan.
Although the secret report from Flying Eagle mentioned Xu Yan's ability to summon a formidable pair of crimson dragons with a clap of his hands, reading about it was one thing, but witnessing it firsthand was entirely different.
He nearly lost control of his bladder from fear.
Grabbing Guo RongShan's hand, he said with a trembling voice, "Brother Guo, please advise your grandson to spare this old body of mine from any more excitement!"
Guo RongShan, staring at the approaching figure of Xu Yan, was equally stunned. Is my grandson truly this powerful? In that instant, he finally understood that the Emperor's decisions, which seemed absurd, were made because of Xu Yan's formidable strength.
Xu Yan's aggressive arrival at the palace, riding on a dragon, must be due to the First Prince's faction intending to settle scores with him in East River County, which had angered his grandson, causing him to rush to the capital.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. My grandson, Xu Yan, is a simple and kind-hearted boy. He won't do anything excessive!" Guo RongShan said, his back straightening with newfound confidence now that he understood the situation.
Qi Emperor's mouth twitched. Simple and kind-hearted? Only you, Guo RongShan, would describe him that way!
"Yan'er, why the grand entrance? You almost startled His Majesty!" Guo RongShan waved at Xu Yan.
"Hmph!" Xu Yan glanced at Qi Emperor standing next to his grandfather and let out a cold huff. With a downward motion of his palm, the two dragons merged into one, even more massive and formidable.
A thunderous crash echoed as the dragon slammed into the square outside the palace, sending dust and smoke billowing into the air.
The impact of the dragon's landing carved a deep trench in the square, nearly splitting it in two. The court officials trembled, the palace guards shook with fear, and the imperial martial artists broke into cold sweats.
"Grandfather!" Xu Yan called out as he approached Guo RongShan.
"Hahaha! Yan'er, your timing is impeccable! Allow me to introduce you to His Majesty, the sworn brother of your grandfather!" Guo RongShan exclaimed with delight, holding Xu Yan's hand.
"Sworn brother?" Xu Yan looked at Qi Emperor with a puzzled expression.
When did my grandfather become sworn brothers with the Emperor?
Since they are sworn brothers, why would there be corrupt officials daring to raid my family's property?
Qi Emperor forced a gentle smile, his imperial dignity momentarily forgotten.
This day marked a shattering of worldviews for the officials of Qi Kingdom.
The mythical martial arts master from the storybooks had actually appeared!
And he was none other than Guo RongShan's grandson, the very same person who had been ridiculed for being simple-minded!
It turned out that the fool was none other than themselves!
The people of the capital were astounded. A martial arts master riding a dragon had appeared and flown straight into the palace!
"The Qi Emperor is incompetent and tyrannical! A divine figure has descended to destroy Qi Kingdom! The destiny of Qi Kingdom has come to an end! May the light of the Heavenly Mother shine upon all, saving the people from disaster and establishing a just world!"
Suddenly, hidden followers of the Heavenly Mother Sect emerged, excitedly rushing towards the palace, intending to take advantage of the situation to stage a rebellion.
The common folk were left dumbfounded. Are there still heretical followers of the Heavenly Mother Sect in the capital? The moment they saw an opportunity, they dared to rebel!
As for Qi Emperor, he was not afraid of the Heavenly Mother Sect heretics; he was more concerned about venting his frustration on them. Thus, the palace guards swarmed out, apprehending and hunting down the rebellious heretics.
The arrival of Xu Yan had ensured that peace would elude the capital city of Qi Kingdom, and indeed the entire kingdom.
Soon after, news of Xu Yan's solitary sweep through the Ten Thousand Divine Might Army in East River County finally reached the ears of the court officials. In that moment, they understood the reason behind the Emperor's seemingly absurd actions.
(End of Chapter)
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