Chapter 367 That dog emperor deserves a beating!
Actually, this is what happened...
It turned out that the emperor and empress had invited Old Man Hua in, and they talked about something.
When Old Man Hua came out, his face was dark and he looked very unhappy.
The emperor's mood improved considerably.
Then he went for a stroll in the village with his hands behind his back!
Bai Yinjun and his group of children were having a martial arts competition, their faces showing a defiant spirit.
Seeing his people in such a state, the emperor felt inexplicably happy.
After all, the emperor actually preferred these spirited children to those weak and timid adults.
As he watched the children compete, he couldn't help but offer them guidance from the sidelines.
If you have good skills and a broad perspective, then so be it!
The emperor's kung fu was really, really bad. The empress was feeling unwell and was sleeping, so she didn't come along. Only the old man Hua accompanied her husband.
Despite repeated admonitions, the emperor was actually a wise ruler most of the time...
but……
"Old Master, please stop making things worse, okay?" Bai Yinjun turned his head and couldn't help but say to the Emperor.
The emperor raised an eyebrow and immediately said, "I'm not trying to cause trouble. Look at you, if you had listened to me just now and kicked him again, you would have won!"
"Besides, you're such a big guy, yet you're not as good as that girl. Aren't you ashamed!"
The emperor, acting like a child, started arguing with the boy in front of him.
Old Man Hua glanced at the Emperor, then at Bai Yinjun, and after thinking of something, he simply didn't stop them.
Bai Yinjun, standing to the side, was furious. Besides Tang Xin and Xiao Su Bao, there was also Xiao Mo Bao. He was the fourth best expert in Tangjia Village!
Even the older uncles and elders think they are amazing.
Where did this old man come from? Not only is he causing trouble, but he also talks about himself like that.
This is intolerable, Uncle!
"Old man, I challenge you to a duel!" Bai Yinjun glared at the emperor and shouted angrily.
The emperor's eyes lit up instantly; he was confident he could do it!
The guards and Old Man Hua were both anxious, after all, their emperor was a complete novice!
The guards were about to make their move when the emperor stopped them with a single glance.
Before Old Man Hua could speak, the emperor glared at him.
"Go find the Empress!" Old Man Hua hurriedly said to the guards.
"You are not allowed to go!" The emperor immediately guessed what they were planning to do.
Doesn't he have any pride?
Ah, him!
But what about the emperor?
Don't they have any pride?
He wouldn't let those brats see their wives criticizing them, absolutely not!
"Anyone who dares to secretly approach my wife, don't blame me for being heartless and cruel..."
The emperor didn't say the last few words, but everyone understood them, and their expressions turned strange.
"Young man from the Bai family, come here, I have something to tell you!" Old Man Hua gritted his teeth and looked at Bai Yinjun.
The latter frowned, but still respected the old man.
“Mr. Hua, please speak.” Bai Yinjun walked up to Old Man Hua.
Old Man Hua dragged him to the side, and just as he was about to speak, he heard the emperor's sinister voice.
"Old man Hua, what are you talking about? Can I hear too?"
The emperor has been keeping a close eye on this old man; he's as cunning as a sieve, so we can't let our guard down!
He was determined to teach these kids a lesson today, to show them that there are always people more capable than themselves, and that they would become the pillars and future of the Great Shang Kingdom!
He was determined to show them just how high the sky was...
"Master Huang, listen to me, this lad does have some real skills!"
Ever since I came to Tangjia Village, men, women, and children here train every day, and the intensity of the training is no less than that of the military camp.
What surprised Old Man Hua even more was that their training methods were somewhat similar to those of a military camp...
He didn't tell the emperor or empress any of this, but seeing the emperor's eager look, he felt a little uneasy!
"Alright, you may leave now, boy. Come on, let's have a match!" the emperor said to Bai Yinjun.
"Alright!" Bai Yinjun replied quite normally; it's perfectly normal for villagers to compete with each other.
He knows what he's doing!
"Let's begin!" The two stood under the peach tree, and the wind blew, stirring up a tree full of peach blossoms.
The pink or emerald green peaches complemented each other, adding a touch of beauty to their competition.
but……
This doesn't diminish the fact that the emperor was incompetent at all!
then……
Half an hour later, the emperor was completely charmed by Bai Yinjun.
"I won!" Bai Yinjun pressed down on the emperor, a hint of arrogance on his face.
See? He claims to be very capable, but this old man doesn't believe him!
Old Man Hua, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded. He was doomed!
They're all doomed now!
The emperor pursed his lips, feeling pain all over his body, especially his face.
I used to look down on this brat!
Tang Xin frowned slightly, stepped forward, grabbed Bai Yinjun by the ear, and threw him aside.
She helped the emperor up, her face showing a hint of respect.
"Uncle, are you alright?" Tang Xin asked gently, a smile on her face.
The emperor pursed his lips, his face stern, and he looked really bad.
Bai Yinjun was about to say something when Tang Shan, who had run over, kicked him. He turned around, saw his future third brother-in-law, and instantly became obedient!
"Are you alright?" Tang Shan rushed forward, looking at the emperor anxiously.
He naturally knew the emperor's identity, but he was worried that the emperor was not very magnanimous and would hold a grudge against Bai Yinjun.
The emperor remained silent.
Bai Yinjun wanted to say something more, but Tang Xin glared at him.
This wicked woman is getting fiercer and fiercer; I wonder which unlucky guy will marry her in the future.
As expected, fairies are the best; they're both beautiful and gentle.
I wonder how Su Bao is doing!
"I'm fine, but this kid's kung fu is pretty good, in the future..."
The emperor paused, then, seeing Bai Yinjun regain his senses, his eyes darted around as he said, "However, since he can't beat a woman, his training will be doubled from now on, and this child still needs to study hard!"
The emperor calculated the time and his smile deepened: "His Majesty will hold a special imperial examination next year. I have high hopes for you, lad. Keep up the good work and strive to become the top scholar in both civil and military affairs!"
"Huh?" Bai Yinjun was dumbfounded. What, a champion in both civil and military affairs?
He was just average at studying, and as for martial arts, he wasn't the best in the village!
More importantly, I'm not even a scholar, so where would I get any opportunities?
The emperor was instantly delighted to see Bai Yinjun's completely bewildered expression.
"Alright, it's decided then. Old Man Hua, you keep an eye on him. If he fails the exam, hehe, beat him every day!" the emperor said, squinting his eyes.
Before Bai Yinjun could say anything more, Tang Shan covered his mouth.
Old Man Hua, standing to the side, glanced at Bai Yinjun with sympathy, a faint smile playing on his lips.
The emperor wasn't really angry; on the contrary, he started to look at the boy in a new light!
The Empress had just fallen asleep when someone heard what was happening and rushed over to tell her. The Empress was instantly wide awake!
That damned emperor deserves a beating!
She took a deep breath, then led the emperor back with a smile on her face.
"Zitong, let's talk this out. I'm the emperor now, you can't beat me like before!" The emperor immediately looked at his wife warily.
His voice was very soft; only two people could hear it.
The empress's lips twitched; this emperor was truly...
"Your Majesty..." The Empress gritted her teeth. She had truly noticed that the Emperor had become increasingly indulgent since he came out this time.
Look at him...
Without me, wouldn't the emperor turn the world upside down?
The Empress rubbed her temples, feeling somewhat irritated and worried.
"Zitong, wife... Xiao Lanlan..." He looked at his wife pitifully, his appearance showing no trace of an emperor.
"Shut up!" The Empress glanced down at the Emperor, who looked like a submissive wife. How did this suddenly take them back to when they first met?
He was just deceiving himself...
Later she found out that this man was actually quite cunning, except for his poor martial arts skills.
His favoritism was only towards himself and Tang Bugui; he didn't even favor his sons.
He only dotes on his daughter more.
"Your Majesty, you are not a child anymore!" The Empress sighed, looking at the Emperor with a headache.
"It's not like I can't be a child... Everyone's a baby at some point!" the emperor blurted out.
Empress!
She couldn't hold back any longer; her fists were about to burst.
The emperor immediately took his wife's hand and said gently, "As long as you're alright, I'm willing to be your baby!"
"I refuse!" The Empress had no choice. She looked into the Emperor's affectionate eyes and sighed.
She was well aware that the emperor before her sometimes acted on purpose.
Just to make myself happy!
This is the method...
"You're not young anymore, don't act like a child. If it were me..."
The empress had barely opened her mouth when the emperor pulled her into his arms.
The emperor's chest was not very broad, but it was very warm.
"My wife, if you were gone, I would kill all those bastards and make the whole world pay for your death!" the emperor said slowly, his voice calm, but the empress could hear the sincerity in his words.
"You..." The Empress was stunned. This emperor was simply...
"Lie down!" The Queen took a deep breath, her voice turning icy.
"Okay..."
Those outside were unaware of what was happening inside, but the guards could hear it!
Fortunately, they're all used to it, and they can all keep it up!
But their adoring gazes and the slight upturn of their lips made them look different from usual.
After the Empress finished dealing with the Emperor, she felt much better. The Emperor, on the other hand, pitifully clutched his clothes, his eyes filled with resentment.
Empress!
"Your Majesty, are you pretending to be happy?" she couldn't help but roll her eyes and ask.
"Hmm... I'm happy!" the emperor said after a pause.
The queen turned and walked out without looking back; she was going to eat a peach to calm her nerves.
The scenery in Tangjia Village is quite beautiful, and it even has a thousand-year-old peach tree!
She stood under the peach tree, her eyes darting around, filled with worry.
I wonder how the second brother and Bugui are doing.
Thinking of Tang Bugui, the Empress asked those around her, "Is there any news from Lan County?"
"Madam, the condition is currently under control and will be completely resolved in a few more days," the guard replied.
The Empress nodded, eating the peaches the Emperor had washed for her, lost in thought.
The emperor stood to one side and asked calmly, "What about the capital? Have you heard any news lately?"
"News came today that the Crown Princess is not the biological daughter of the Lan family, but rather of unknown father. The officials are demanding that she be deposed, and the Crown Prince has agreed. Also, there is some unrest in Qi and the Southern Barbarians..."
The emperor handed fresh peaches to the empress while listening, his expression remaining largely unchanged.
Finally, the guard said, "The Crown Prince said that if you don't return before October, His Highness's old illness will relapse!"
The emperor paused, his eyelids twitching wildly.
Those kids in their family have no ambition at all. He's already given power to the crown prince, and they still want to live a leisurely life!
They're utterly hopeless, and the second son too. If the second son were in Kyoto, the Crown Prince wouldn't have said that!
"Yes, I understand. Write back to the Crown Prince and say that if he dares to fall ill, I will die of illness!"
The guard acknowledged and withdrew.
The Empress glanced at the Emperor, her eyelids twitching. No, he was her own man, the one she had chosen; she couldn't kill him!
"He's still too green to fight me!" the emperor scoffed. He was getting old, and now the most important thing for him was to spend time with his wife!
As for the throne...
What's the point of having a crown prince? It's all for inheriting the throne!
If it weren't for the Crown Prince's poor health, he would have abdicated long ago. Fortunately, he learned from his secret guards that his son's health had improved considerably after severing ties with Lan Xin'er.
I heard that recently people are eating whole roasted chickens in one sitting!
With such good health, you should work a little harder. You're getting old; you should be enjoying your retirement...
"By the way, Your Majesty, now that things are almost settled in Lan County, shall we go and take a look?"
The Emperor has missed Tang Bugui and Xiao Subao a little these past few days.
More importantly, Wang Mingtian is in Lan County.
Only that miracle doctor can solve my wife's health problem; getting her back in good health as soon as possible is the most important thing.
The Empress naturally knew what the Emperor was thinking. She paused slightly before refusing, "No, we should wait until things are completely stable over there. The Imperial Observatory says that many places will experience severe drought this year, so we need to keep an eye on things in advance!"
The Imperial Astronomical Bureau of the Great Shang Dynasty was quite capable; at least their predictions of disasters and famines each year were quite accurate.
The emperor nodded; he had naturally taken note of this matter and had made arrangements in advance.
"Alas, it is true. Starting five years ago, disasters have been constant throughout the land, and the people of the Great Shang Kingdom have suffered more and more!" The emperor frowned slightly and sighed.
The Empress's expression was also somewhat solemn.
Five years ago...
It seems that this happened after Tang Bugui was framed!
The empress glanced at the sky, lost in thought.
She paused for a moment and then said, "Husband, do you remember what happened between us at the ancestral temple?"
The emperor paused, a strange light flickering in his eyes.
That day was truly miraculous. The emperor remained silent for a moment, then asked, "Zitong, what do you want to say?"
"I'm wondering if our Great Shang Kingdom offended the gods five years ago?"
The Empress spoke softly, a strange look in her eyes.
The emperor paused for a moment, then looked at his wife and wondered, "Are there still gods in this world?"
"Zitong, don't worry too much. The natural disaster will eventually pass!" The emperor paused and took the empress's hand.
As the emperor and empress of the Great Shang Kingdom, no one would desire the kingdom's prosperity more than they did.
But considering that the memorial tablet suddenly collapsed five years ago, and the imperial advisor suddenly died, everything seemed rather strange.
Both of them were silent for a moment.
Meanwhile, far away in Lan County, Xiao Su Bao suddenly opened her eyes, but her body was already covered in sweat.
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