"Yun Qingxuan?" Yu Tianyao suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.
He had long heard of this peerless master, whose cultivation was unfathomable.
His whereabouts are shrouded in mystery, and over the years the royal family has repeatedly sent people to invite him, hoping to bring him under their control.
Yet he never got his wish. How could such a highly skilled person, whom even he couldn't persuade to come, condescend to stay at the border of four countries and even take his grandson's son as his disciple?
These successive pieces of news stirred up a storm in Yu Tianyao's heart.
A Shen Qingtang who can invent such a magical object and stir up the winds of change, a grandson favored even by peerless masters, and a grandson who rises from the mud with extraordinary means.
And what about the mysterious rumors surrounding Fu Bao? How many secrets are hidden in this border region of four countries?
He had originally only been paying attention to his grandson's movements because of his daughter, but now these news reports have aroused his strong interest and desire to investigate.
That once impoverished and remote place has now become a land of hidden talents and extraordinary people. Not only are there many talented individuals gathered here, but so many novel things have also emerged, which makes him have to pay attention to it.
After a long silence, Yu Tianyao slowly spoke, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority: "By imperial decree, I will personally travel to the border region of the four kingdoms to inspect the area, to see for myself what it is like there, to meet Shen Qingtang, and to see my grandson and great-grandson."
These words startled everyone in the hall, especially the chief eunuch, who was deeply shaken by the fact that His Majesty had long resided in the deep palace.
He has not personally inspected the border for many years, but now he is making an exception for the border area where four countries meet, which shows how much he values that place.
He dared not say more and quickly bowed and replied, "This servant obeys the decree and will go to arrange the ceremonial matters immediately."
Yu Tianyao waved his hand, his gaze returning to the solar-powered fan, a complex light flickering in his eyes.
He wanted to see for himself what made that place, the place his daughter had entrusted her life to and his grandson had strived for, so special.
Is Shen Qingtang, who is rumored to be exceptionally capable, really as formidable as the rumors suggest?
And why would the mysterious Yun Qingxuan treat a child with such special favor? This journey across the border of four kingdoms is destined to be anything but peaceful, and perhaps the answers to his many questions will be found during this trip.
When the emperor issued his decree to personally visit the border area of the four kingdoms, the entire court was in an uproar. The ministers and princes were filled with anxiety, and no one could fathom the emperor's intentions.
Yu Tianyao reigned for over thirty years, wielding a strong hand and possessing a deep mind, having long since firmly grasped imperial power. Although over sixty years old, he remained in good health.
However, he remained silent about passing the throne.
No matter how long the princes under him went from being green teenagers to middle-aged men in their forties, they could only bear the title of "prince" and suffer in the struggle for the throne.
Needless to say, the eldest prince Yu Jingyuan and the second prince Yu Jingyuan were forced to return to the capital after encountering setbacks in Daliang.
Filled with resentment and anxiety, he feared that his father's trip was to support that suddenly emerging grandson, thus completely cutting off their chances of succession.
They couldn't figure out whether their father wanted to use this to give them a warning or if it was just a simple inspection. The other princes were also making their own plans.
Some hoped their fathers would use this opportunity to select a crown prince, while others worried that the situation might change and their years of hard work would be in vain.
Even the veteran officials in the court.
There was much discussion about the emperor's decision, with some saying that His Majesty was thinking of the father-daughter relationship and wanted to make amends to his grandson.
Some say that His Majesty has his eye on the wealth and potential of the area where the four kingdoms meet, and wants to bring it under his control.
Some people said that His Majesty wanted to use Yun Qingxuan's influence to consolidate his imperial power. Various speculations emerged, but no one could truly understand Yu Tianyao's thoughts.
All people know is that this emperor has always acted unpredictably. His more than 30 years as emperor have honed his ability to keep his emotions hidden. A single glance or a single word from him can contain profound meaning.
No one dared to speculate or act rashly; they could only cautiously follow behind him, waiting for the situation to become clear.
Soon, the emperor's entourage set off in a grand procession toward the border of the four kingdoms, with strict security along the way.
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