"Father, please rest assured, I will definitely convey the sincerity of the Holy Sky Dynasty." When Sheng Chuyi heard the news that Sheng Yuan wanted him to attend the banquet on the Xuan Cang Continent, he had already made his plans.
My father has never liked crowds, so he agreed without hesitation.
Shengyuan nodded and placed a black piece on the chessboard.
“Although your mother is reluctant to let you go on your journey, the invitation from the Xuancang Dynasty this time specifically emphasizes that it is a banquet for the royal family. My lineage is small, and your mother and I only have you and Han’er. So only you are suitable,” Sheng Yuan explained.
Sheng Chuyi nodded understandingly, his tone gentle, "Father, please rest assured, I understand. However, Xuanming has neglected state affairs for many years. Why is this wedding so grand? Could it be that his illness has been cured?"
Sheng Yuan glanced at Sheng Chuyi and shook his head. "I'm not entirely sure either. He didn't use the medicine man he found, so he probably didn't get better. It's just that the Xuan Cang Continent has been quiet for too long, and other continents are starting to stir. He might be trying to use this wedding to issue a warning."
"Unexpectedly, the medicine man that Elder Zhou painstakingly cultivated turned out to be the Queen of the Sumeru Continent. It's normal that Xuan Ming didn't use her, otherwise it would have given other continents an opportunity to cause trouble. I didn't expect him to use a secret method to invite the Sumeru Continent to participate. I don't know what his intention was."
"Speaking of which, the Sumeru Continent and the Xuancang Continent are closely connected. The king and queen of the Sumeru Continent are both on the Xuancang Continent, and I've heard that the disaster in the Minjiang River on the Xuancang Continent was caused by the assistance of the king and queen of the Sumeru Continent. I don't understand." Sheng Yuan placed another black piece, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
Playing chess is like employing people; Sheng Chuyi had long since developed an imperial style and his mastery of imperial tactics was unparalleled.
The only thing that gave him a headache was that he didn't want to be emperor anymore and wanted to abdicate, but his son was not happy about it, which really angered him.
So this time, sending him to the Xuancang Continent was also to let him come into contact with Xuanming, which might change his mind.
Sheng Chuyi hadn't expected that Sheng Yuan's invitation to the Xuancang Dynasty had this hidden meaning; if he had known, he might have declined.
He said thoughtfully, "I've heard that Xuanming is kind to people. Although he is decisive in killing, he always has a benevolent heart. Although he didn't use that medicine man, he almost died because of him. I guess he wanted to do something to make amends."
Moreover, the Sumeru Continent helped with this disaster, suggesting a connection between the two continents. Xuanming wasn't unable to find a divine healer; his specific reason for seeking help from the Sumeru Continent was simply to have another reason to assist them. This way, other continents would have to think twice before offending the Sumeru Continent.
Sheng Yuan nodded in satisfaction. "Hmm, not bad, not bad. Your analysis makes some sense. You are indeed my son, you have my style."
Sheng Chuyi held back for a long time, but finally broke down. He glanced at Sheng Yuan and whispered, "Father, you're really good at praising yourself indirectly."
Shengyuan glared at him. "What happened to the promise of a loving father and a filial son? Why is it different between us? What went wrong?"
Sheng Chuyi retorted irritably, "Father, you seem to have forgotten the times when you were disrespectful to your elders."
"Hey, you..." Before Sheng Yuan could finish speaking, Sheng Chuyi quickly interrupted him and changed the subject.
"If I go to the Xuancang Continent, that girl will probably clamor to go too. Should I take her with me?" Sheng Chuyi's question successfully diverted Sheng Yuan's attention.
Sheng Yuan frowned slightly, lost in thought. After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Take him with you. Your mother and I can take this opportunity to have some peace and quiet. Besides, I've already seen all the young men on our continent, and none of them are suitable. When you go to the banquet this time, be clever and help Han'er keep an eye on things. Maybe you'll meet someone suitable."
A hint of anticipation crept into Sheng Yuan's voice.
Sheng Chuyi couldn't help but laugh out loud, teasing, "This matter is hard to say. Father, your opinion probably doesn't count. Mother dotes on my sister so much, how could she easily let her marry far away? Besides, are you even willing to do it yourself?"
Sheng Yuan's face darkened, and he was about to explode when Sheng Chuyi quickly changed his tune: "Oh dear, alright, alright, I know. What you said earlier was just sarcasm. You just wanted me to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't get kidnapped. But you two are only thinking about finding a husband for Han'er so she can be closer to you. Have you considered her own wishes?"
Sheng Yuan was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "Well, let's wait for her to come back and hear what she has to say first. After all, marriage is a major life event that concerns her happiness, and we can't make a hasty decision."
But then he thought of Chu Ningrong, and Shengyuan frowned. “No, no, it still won’t work. Your mother dotes on her like the apple of her eye. Don’t be so frivolous. You must keep a close eye on her.”
Sheng Chuyi said helplessly, "In that case, we might as well not let her go to the Xuancang Continent. After all, so many royal family members are attending Xuanming's wedding banquet. If she takes a liking to someone else, there's nothing I can do."
Shengyuan stared at him as if he were a useless person, and said with dissatisfaction:
“You’re such a useless fellow. Do you think I want her to go? Even if we stop her, she’ll probably sneak away anyway. So, rather than let her slip away, we’d better keep her under our noses.”
Seeing that his father was somewhat annoyed, Sheng Chuyi immediately nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, indicating his understanding and agreement.
“Father is right. This girl has indeed been spoiled by us and is becoming more and more rebellious. The more we forbid her from doing something, the more she wants to try it. So please rest assured, Father, I will do my best to keep an eye on her.”
Sheng Yuan put down the chess piece in his hand, stood up, took a few steps toward the door, but couldn't help turning back, kicking Sheng Chuyi's leg hard, and scolding, "Look at your incompetence, you can't even handle such a small matter."
Sheng Chuyi was stunned. No, he had already promised to take good care of his sister. Why was this old man going back on his word?
"Go and approve the memorials quickly. I'm going back now. You should set off in a couple of days." Sheng Yuan said as he walked out.
Sheng Chuyi didn't understand why they had to wait two days before leaving, and pressed for the reason.
Without turning his head, Sheng Yuan said, "After all, it's a young lady traveling far away. Do you think she can just leave like a rough boy like you? I need to have your mother prepare everything for her. We can't let her suffer. By the way, pay more attention to the gifts sent to Xuan Cang Continent. Go to the storeroom and take a look. Personally pick out some good things to send over as a token of your appreciation."
Sheng Chuyi was speechless at his father's complaints.
How come he, the Crown Prince, is described as either a brat or a rough boy in his own eyes?
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