He slammed his hand on the armrest of the dragon throne, his tone stern: "Send word to them to get back here immediately! If they dare to cause trouble in Daliang again, or try to take advantage of Fu Bao, don't blame me for not showing any fatherly affection!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The minister quickly bowed and agreed, secretly relieved that he had not offended the emperor.
Yu Tianyao watched the minister's departing figure, then looked down at the jade pendant in his hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
He knew that his grandson's situation in Daliang was not stable, and the Daliang royal family was suspicious of him.
His own two sons were plotting against him behind his back, and there were also rumors about Fu Bao that were of dubious veracity.
This only complicated the situation further. "Grandson," he said softly, a resolute glint in his eyes, "don't worry, I won't let you suffer any more injustice. I will avenge the Pei family, and Father will not let those who plotted against you get away with it..."
Inside the palace, the emperor's voice was deep and firm, carrying an unquestionable majesty. An undercurrent surrounding Pei Wuwang, Fu Bao, and revenge was quietly brewing.
Yu Tianyao sat upright on the dragon throne, his aura so low it was suffocating. His deep eyes were half-closed, making it impossible to see his emotions, only his tightly pursed lips and slightly furrowed brows.
He exuded an unfathomable depth. He was still caressing the jade pendant he had given to his daughter, the pressure on his fingertips varying as if he were weighing something. The hall was so quiet that only his steady yet imposing breathing could be heard.
The chief eunuch standing below dared not utter a sound, his head bowed, his eyes cautiously glancing at the emperor's expression, his heart filled with trepidation.
These days, His Majesty has frequently mentioned his grandson who has been living away from home, and sometimes his face shows a look of regret.
Sometimes she would get angry at the eldest and second princes for their incompetence, but in the end she wanted to bring them back to the palace and cultivate them carefully.
Whether it was merely out of consideration for their father-daughter relationship and a desire to offer assistance, or even an attempt to leverage his grandson's influence to achieve some other purpose, he had no idea.
His Majesty's thoughts have always been deep and unfathomable, especially when it comes to the deceased princess and that grandson with a special status, he is even more reluctant to discuss them.
Those around him dared not even speculate, and could only serve him with even greater caution, lest they inadvertently offend the emperor.
Just then, a guard announced from outside the palace that a minister had presented a "strange object".
Claiming to originate from the border region of four countries, it is extremely convenient and practical. Yu Tianyao raised his eyes slightly, his tone flat and expressionless: "Bring it here."
Soon, two guards carried in a strangely shaped object—a solar-powered fan with a polished metal frame, thin wooden blades, and a black panel attached to the bottom.
It looked completely different from ordinary objects. The minister who presented the treasure stepped forward, bowed, and introduced: "Your Majesty, this is a novel object that has spread from the border region of the four kingdoms. It is called a solar fan. It requires no manpower or firewood. Just place it in a sunny place, and it will automatically rotate and blow out a cool breeze, which is excellent for relieving the heat."
As he spoke, the minister ordered someone to move the fan outside the palace into the sunlight.
In a short while, the fan blades began to turn slowly, and a refreshing breeze followed.
The wind caused the beaded curtain at the palace entrance to sway gently.
Everyone in the hall was shocked, especially the eunuchs and palace maids who had been in the palace for many years. They had never seen such a magical object before, and their faces were full of astonishment.
Yu Tianyao couldn't help but sit up straight, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He gestured to his ministers to move the fan back to a shady spot inside the palace. Sure enough, the fan blades gradually stopped spinning. When moved back into the sunlight, they started spinning again. "It can operate with sunlight alone, without the need for manpower or firewood?"
His tone was filled with incredulous inquiry as he reached out to feel the cool breeze blowing from the fan blades. He found it refreshing and pleasant, even more comfortable than the specially made ice chest in the palace.
"Your Majesty, that is indeed the case," the minister hurriedly replied. "It is said that this item was created by Shen Qingtang. In addition to this solar-powered fan, she has also invented many novel items, such as solar-powered lamps that can provide nighttime illumination, water pumps that facilitate irrigation, and various unprecedented foods and clothing. They are now extremely popular in the border region of the four kingdoms, and even ordinary people can use these convenient items."
“Shen Qingtang…” Yu Tianyao repeated the name in a low voice, his eyes growing increasingly deep. He had long heard of his granddaughter-in-law’s reputation.
I knew she came from a merchant family, yet she was exceptionally capable.
They transformed that once impoverished and remote area at the intersection of four countries into a thriving place.
Seeing her inventions in person now, I am even more astonished.
He had heard of that place in his early years; it was a barren land, frequently ravaged by war, and its people suffered greatly.
It's amazing that such exquisite and convenient objects have been created today.
The fact that Shen Qingtang could also ensure that the people could live and work in peace and contentment was truly beyond his imagination.
"Not only that, Your Majesty," another minister added, "I have also heard that the renowned martial arts master Yun Qingxuan is currently in the border region of the four kingdoms, and it is rumored that he has taken Pei Wuwang's son, Pei Nian'an, as his disciple, and is teaching him with great care and regards him highly."
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