Eunuch Wang opened the imperial edict, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Sixth Prince and Consort Chen have been murdered by treacherous people and have been away from the palace for many years. I miss them dearly..."
The Emperor's edict was particularly glaring, and A Yao didn't hear a single word, staring intently at the white figure.
He doesn't want to go back to the palace!
He doesn't want to leave his master!
After reading the announcement, Eunuch Wang smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum, "Sixth Prince, your suffering has finally come to an end! His Majesty has finally uncovered the truth and cleared the name of Your Highness and Consort Chen."
Ayao asked blankly, "Where is Mother?"
Eunuch Wang sighed, "Consort Chen's health was damaged while she was in the Cold Palace, and she hasn't recovered in years. Now I'm afraid..."
He wiped his eyes and lowered his voice, "The imperial physician said that Her Majesty is deeply troubled and doesn't have many days left. The Sixth Prince's return to the palace will be the perfect opportunity for him to see Her Majesty one last time."
Ayao was conflicted.
He didn't want to leave his master, but his mother was about to pass away, so he had to go back.
Back then, the Emperor found a witchcraft doll in the Empress Dowager's palace and was furious.
His mother was imprisoned in the cold palace, and he was sent to a temple at the foot of the mountain, where he met his master.
The thought of leaving his master and returning alone to the cold, desolate palace caused A Yao excruciating pain in his heart.
He's gone, what will happen to Master?
The eunuch Wang comforted him, "Sixth Prince, this is a great joy. The Emperor and Consort Chen miss you very much. Come with me quickly."
"No!"
Ayao refused and hid behind his master.
Eunuch Wang squinted at the unfamiliar man and woman, and sneered, "Who are you? Why don't you kneel down before His Highness?!"
The boy stood in front of him, saying, "A eunuch has no right to speak to the abbot. If Ayao doesn't want to leave, you mustn't force him."
Eunuch Wang glared angrily, "The imperial decree cannot be disobeyed! How dare you be so insolent!"
"Someone! Pull him away!"
The soldiers stepped forward; each one was tall and strong, with a muscular build, and it felt like they could knock his head off with a single punch.
The child was a little scared, but he firmly opened his arms and did not back down.
Ayao pulled him back, his posture upright, and with a single sentence, he displayed an innate sense of intimidation and dominance.
"I am the Sixth Prince, step back!"
The soldiers sheathed their blades and dared not advance any further.
Eunuch Wang raised his delicate fingers and said, "Sixth Prince, the imperial decree has arrived. No matter what, you must return to the palace with this old servant today. The imperial order cannot be disobeyed."
Ayao said coldly, "My father banished me from the palace with a single sentence, and now he's forcing me to return. Did he ever ask for my opinion?"
Eunuch Wang glanced around nervously. "Sixth Prince, you mustn't say such things. The Emperor is not at fault; the fault lies with the wicked concubine and the treacherous minister. You've become delirious with joy."
"Furthermore, disobeying an imperial decree is punishable by death. The Sixth Prince is favored by the Emperor, but the other two... hmph!"
The implication was clear: if you don't leave, those two are doomed.
Ayao clenched his fists. "You're threatening me!"
Eunuch Wang bowed his head in apology, "Sixth Prince, this is not a threat, but a well-intentioned reminder. Consort Chen is waiting for you to return to the palace, so please set off as soon as possible."
He held up the imperial edict and ordered, "Guards, escort the Sixth Prince back to the palace!"
The soldiers dared not disobey; the imperial edict was the Emperor's will, and the Sixth Prince must leave this hellish place today.
Ayao retreated.
The boy patted him on the shoulder, "If you don't want to leave, no one can force you. Trust the abbot."
When Ayao first came to the Taoist temple, the children disliked him and were jealous that he had taken away the abbot.
After spending several years together, Xiao Tong has come to regard A Yao as family and his closest brother.
Ayao is a little younger than him, and Xiaotong, as the older brother, must protect him.
Eunuch Wang raised his delicate fingers and said, "Arrest that ignorant and lowly commoner first, but be careful not to harm His Highness."
"yes!"
The soldiers approached step by step, and the child closed his eyes.
Bang--!
A mysterious force blocked their path, rendering the soldiers unable to move, their feet firmly planted on the ground.
Eunuch Wang asked in surprise, "What's going on?"
Lingxi put down her teacup, her eyes icy cold. "My people are not for you to bully."
"If you lay a finger on Ayao or Xiaotong today, you will never leave Yuanqing Temple alive!"
His voice was clear and cold, yet his presence was powerful.
He looks like someone you shouldn't mess with; you can't confront him head-on.
The eunuch cleverly invoked the Emperor's name, saying, "With the imperial edict here, who dares to be disrespectful?!"
Lingxi got up and walked into the Taoist temple, not even glancing at him. "Ayao, come here."
Ayao obediently followed.
The boy whispered, "Don't worry, Yao, I will definitely guard the outside and not let anyone take you away."
Ayao forced a smile, "Thank you."
The boy was extremely proud. "We've been competing for so many years, and I've finally won. You have to call me elder brother."
Ayao rolled his eyes. "Impossible in this lifetime. Dream on."
The child smiled brightly, "Then let's be brothers in the next life, pinky promise."
Ayao ignored him.
The child muttered to himself, "I lost. In the next life, you will be the older brother and I will be the younger brother. The abbot will still be our abbot."
"Hehe, that's great."
The boy chuckled to himself for a while, then made a face in front of the soldiers, "Haha, you can't move me, isn't the abbot amazing?"
Eunuch Wang had no choice but to swallow his anger.
He remembered Yuanqing Temple!
At this moment, Ayao and Lingxi were standing face to face.
Ayao hurriedly expressed his determination, "Master, you saved me, you raised me, and you taught me how to conduct myself in the world. I will not leave Yuanqing Temple."
You're wrong.
Lingxi's expression was indifferent, as if she didn't care about anything in the world. She said, "You should go back."
Ayao shook his head, "Master, I don't want to leave you, I don't want to go back to the palace."
Lingxi's expression grew cold. "What have you learned from following me for the past few years?"
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