Chapter 039 Official Seal
You really don't remember?
Really no impression?
Yan You’s eyes rolled.
The child began to sob.
He Xiaoyanyou has been having a hard time lately!
"I haven't been doing well lately."
"A few months ago, my eldest sister led my fifth brother in a rebellion, intending to seize the throne, but they ended up fighting among themselves and killed my fifth brother at the palace gate. My second and third sisters received the news and rushed back to rescue me, but they died together with my eldest sister and the others."
Yan You sighed sadly.
"My four sisters and brothers died overnight, and my father was so angry that he vomited blood. On his deathbed, he passed the throne to me, and I was forced to become the little emperor."
The young face was covered with scattered light and shadows. "As a result, the next day, my fourth brother disappeared outside the palace for some unknown reason. The ministers all thought I did it. Only the Heavenly Supervisor, who saw my father pass on the throne, trusted me."
"They always try to undermine me, and secretly say I am Shi's relative. Rumors are powerful, and I am just a seven-year-old child who can't even lift a sword."
"It's just that I'm all alone. My father, mother, brothers and sisters are all dead, and I'm left alone."
Yan You's melancholy eyes rippled with expectation: "You are my last relative."
He couldn't help but take a step forward and asked softly, "You don't believe those words, do you?"
Wang Yu blurted out: "How could it be!"
The child's face suddenly blossomed into a beautiful smile. There was only one person in his eyes. That person seemed to be his final salvation.
How could Wang Yu refuse? How could he refuse?
Brother... He has never had a brother, he swears he will treat him well!
"Then are you willing to..." Yan You carefully observed from bottom to top. He bit his lip and puffed his cheeks. He was obviously still a willful child, but he had such a heartbreaking ability to read people's expressions.
"Yes! I am willing!" Wang Yu responded impatiently.
"Call me uncle."
As soon as the words came out, Wang Yu's expression froze.
The child's eyes were twinkling with innocent hope: "I checked, you are my cousin's son. In other words, you should call me uncle."
What? Uncle?
Isn't he his younger brother?
Wang Yu was in a trance.
Yan You's face darkened instantly, and he pretended to be strong: "It's okay, it doesn't matter if you don't call me. It's normal for you not to recognize a useless child like me in my current state."
He pursed his lips and tried to maintain a lively expression: "I will definitely work hard! I will try my best not to embarrass you!"
Who can bear it! Just scream! It's not a big deal!
Wang Yu held Jingchun tightly and spoke with difficulty. He had never stuttered so much before: "Little, little, uncle, uncle."
"Hey——" The child's excited tone dragged out for a long time.
Wang Yu looked up in confusion.
All I saw was a face that was so happy that it couldn't contain itself, with two blushes on its cheeks and a hint of mockery in its eyes. There was no trace of the broken and pitiful look on its face.
Yes, he is just a kid, but he can send the Tianjiansi to cross the state capital, spend countless efforts to look for people, and even sneak out in the middle of the night. How can he look like he is being sidelined!
The boy's fair face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Damn! I got cheated!
Wang Yu immediately stood up angrily and wanted to settle the score.
Do you know what serious consequences will occur if you trample on the dignity of a handsome young man who cares very much about his dignity!
"Bang, bang, bang—"
There was a sudden loud knock on the door.
"I'm sorry, Master Yu! We have something important to do!"
Accompanied by a heavy kick on the door.
A tall and handsome man strode in. He was wearing the uniform of the Tianjian Division, and the embroidery on the hem was a Qilin. He held the knife at his waist and glanced around the room with his sharp eyes. It was obvious that he was a man who had held a high position for a long time. He was the newly promoted and proud figure in the Tianjian Division - Chen Yu.
Several astronomical supervisors followed him in, all with extremely solemn expressions.
The man named Chen Yu was the first to salute Wang Yu and said weakly: "It is not our fault to disturb you rashly. It is our duty. I hope you can forgive us."
Wang Yu looked at him coldly: "What's the matter?"
In the corner of my eye, Yan You was eating cakes with great relish. He finished three in two bites, looking like a starving ghost.
Wang Yu looked a little anxious, fearing that he might choke, so he quickly poured him a glass of water. His face became even more uglier, and he hurriedly sent Jiantiansi away.
Chen Yu glanced around the inner room, a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. He said anxiously: "Have you ever seen a child of seven or eight years old, dressed in brocade clothes, wearing a cone hat, with a luxurious and majestic aura?"
This description... Wang Yu couldn't help but lower his eyes to look at Yan You who was sitting at the round table. As he expected, Yan You choked because he ate too fast, and was drinking water from the teacup in big gulps.
Elegant? Majestic?
but……
The Astronomical Supervisor, the Emperor, wait, could this little uncle have sneaked out on his own?
When Wang Yu thought of this, another doubt arose in his mind.
The little emperor was right in front of them, wolfing down the cakes, didn’t they see it?
Chen Yu was very anxious. The Tianjian Division was good at assassination and investigation, and was also good at tracking and protection, but the people they were supposed to protect the most always disappeared inexplicably before their eyes.
Although a note was left, who wouldn't be anxious in this situation?
A note was suddenly stuffed into Wang Yu's drooping palm.
He couldn't help but lower his eyes to look, only to see Yan You blinking with a smile and sticking his lips towards Chen Yu.
The boy opened the note. The handwriting had already dried up, and it was obvious that it was prepared in advance: "Wait for me in the lobby, I'll be there soon."
Yan You reached out and took Wang Yu's hand, shaking it gently, his eyes full of entrustment and trust.
A corner of my heart quickly collapsed, and I couldn't refuse.
Wang Yu silently handed the note to Shen Yu.
The person on the other side took the note in confusion, opened it cautiously and took a look at it, then suddenly stopped.
Wang Yu always felt that there seemed to be some changes in himself. He was taciturn and not good at socializing. The consequence of his insensitivity to people's expressions was that he was not sensitive to people's expressions and often relied on his own intuition to get along with others. But at this moment, he felt that he was changing.
Those subtle changes in expression, those emotions that he could notice but could not distinguish, suddenly became clear in his eyes.
Wang Yu couldn't help but be distracted.
Then Wang Yu witnessed how many different expressions a person's face could have.
From the initial shock to the tense lips, to the unconscious glance around to the eyes, to the distressed and thoughtful frown, and finally to the look of admiration.
Shen Yu vividly acted out a big drama with his face, and the only thing missing was to raise his head and shout to the sky - Your Majesty! You are really unfathomable!
It's very interesting!
Wang Yu thought silently, and looked at Yan You who was grinning. There were similar emotions in the eyes of both of them.
Shen Yu put away the note with a refreshed spirit, and bowed to Wang Yu calmly: "Thank you for keeping the calligraphy, Young Master Yu. We will leave immediately and apologize to you in the future!"
A group of astronomical officials politely picked up the things they had knocked over, bowed and apologized one by one, and left in an orderly manner. Two people even stood by the door and prepared to help close it.
Yan You followed the Astronomical Supervisor and walked away quietly.
Just before the door closed, this naughty and clever little boy turned his head, his bright eyes curved into crescents full of smiles, and his tender fingers raised to his lips.
"Shh-"
Wang Yu was stunned.
After a while, the room was filled with the young man's wanton laughter.
***
The celestial supervisor in front was leading the way, his back straight and silent.
On both sides are flowers that compete with each other in beauty and are charming and attractive.
A group of people walked on a small path paved with pebbles the size of cobblestones. The pebbles, gardens, strange rocks, and water flows created a very artistic conception. On both sides of the road, there were trembling flower branches, and the fragrance was fragrant, bringing a rare sense of comfort.
In a quiet atmosphere.
Sui Niang suddenly said in a gloomy voice: "Don't you feel uncomfortable? I am walking on such a disgusting road in the forest, why would I walk in the palace!"
Master Chengxin smiled with a Zen-like expression: "Sui Niang is right. I don't understand it either. If it weren't impolite to stop here, I wouldn't leave."
As Wang Yu walked, he blurted out: "This road is for health preservation."
Sui Niang chuckled twice and said nothing.
The Heaven Supervisor took them through the side door of the palace and into the Imperial Garden. Before entering the palace, he not only took off Wang Yu's sword, but also Sui Niang's bell. The soul-calming bell could make ghosts walk in the sun in a virtual form. Only the soul-nourishing beads given by the nun were left on Sui Niang's wrist, and her whole soul looked a little wilted.
In the courtyard of the Imperial Garden, they walked under the trellis. Shadows fell, and in the pavilion before them sat a child wearing a Qilin imperial robe.
Although he looked only seven or eight years old, he was extremely imposing and majestic, and under the bright light, his authority was inviolable.
The jade horn made him look even more sacred.
Sui Niang's soul subconsciously shuddered. She always felt that there was something strange about the emperor in front of her, a little bit strange and not like a human.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The Astronomical Supervisor saluted in front, his clear eyes showing awe for the people in the pavilion.
The three people behind him realized it later and bowed together.
Wang Yu couldn't help but look up, and saw the person sitting in the pavilion suddenly raised his eyebrows at him, as if to say, "Nephew, hello!"
Wang Yu laughed.
It seemed as if there was a secret between them, and when there is a secret between people, there is a close relationship.
The unexpected closeness between them was the icing on the cake.
Sui Niang and the nun sat down rather stiffly.
As soon as they sat down, they saw Wang Yu sitting directly next to the little emperor, and the two of them couldn't help but widen their eyes.
But never mind what they think.
An adult and a child have already started chatting.
This side said: "Have you read the letter I sent you?"
The other side answered: "I have seen it, what do you mean?"
Sui Niang was so scared, "What the hell! Wang Yu! Is this the way you talk to an emperor? Be careful or he will kill you!"
The little emperor smiled and said, "I don't know either. Someone gave it to me!"
The swordsman frowned in dissatisfaction: "You! What, give it to me?"
"I'll just show you. Look at me, how can I go by myself? Of course I have to find someone I trust!"
"Oh."
Sui Niang was terrified. Was she going to take action? If Wang Yu needed, she could actually transform into a sword!
Little Emperor: "Oh no - there really is no one else here! I'm counting on you! Go there for me!"
Swordsman: "Why?"
Little Emperor: "I am curious, I am really very curious! Maybe he will really give you the truth about the world?"
The swordsman frowned: "Gimmick."
Sui Niang noticed something and was a little confused. Why wasn't he angry yet?
The little emperor offered a price: "I will reimburse you for your travel expenses. All you have to do is go over there for me, stand in front of the guy who has been teasing me, and tell him..."
The little emperor leaned close to the swordsman's ear. Although the swordsman was not used to it, he still bent down and listened to what he said. The two of them whispered.
Sui Niang was stunned, and she turned around to seek the nun's advice.
Well, fortunately, she was also shocked.
By now, even a blind person could tell that they had a close relationship. If the little emperor wasn't of the wrong age, Sui Niang would have mistaken him for Wang Yu's brother.
But when did Wang Yu and the little emperor meet? Was it in a dream?
After the little emperor finished speaking, he added: "How about appointing you as the envoy of Zhongzhou and sending you to Nanzhou, holding the official seal and having good fortune?"
Seeing that the swordsman was unmoved, he whispered to him, "The Southern State Dynasty's State Master Shen has great power. Out of friendship between the two countries, he may help find my brother. In public, State Master Shen knows what to do and will not harm my brother."
The swordsman's expression was slightly moved: "Okay."
The two looked at each other and seemed to have reached a deal in an instant.
The little emperor smiled and waved his hand, calling out, "Bring me a pen."
Sui Niang could not come back to her senses.
The whole ghost was in a daze.
Wang Yu held the official seal in his sword-holding hand, on top of which sat a small Qilin, its delicate jade body glowing with a different kind of liveliness under the light.
Kirin official seal! Ah? Sui Niang was at a loss.
Just give him the official seal like that?
Zhongzhou and Beizhou are not far from each other, and the Qilin official seal of Zhongzhou is famous throughout the world. Most people in the surrounding states are aware of the specialness of the Qilin official seal. Basically, it is not given to anyone other than a Zhongzhou person, a member of the imperial examination, or an official who has been sent to other places.
And Wang Yu, a native of Beizhou who had never even taken an imperial examination, actually got the official seal of Zhongzhou after just a few words!
This is simply equivalent to an orangutan becoming a high-ranking official in a group of apes, giving people a very strange sense of dislocation.
And this unrealistic situation continued.
The young Emperor of Zhongzhou bestowed rewards on his beloved minister like flowing water. First, he gave him a house at the feet of the emperor, and then moved in dozens of boxes of treasures.
Although everyone has seen the world of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
But I have never seen such a "small scene" of mountains of books and sea of paintings.
Wang Yu was indeed very famous in Beizhou. He was occasionally caught by the city lord of Beizhou. When the city lord wanted to recruit him, he would usually give him a few boxes of silver to show his sincerity.
This kind of gift, which not only includes famous paintings and calligraphy, but also antique official utensils, gold, silver and jade, is truly the first of its kind!
He even sent his personal guard, Jiantiansi, to escort him.
The Tiansi were not only sent to transport the official seal, but also to escort the treasures. After the official seal was delivered, they also stayed to see if there was anything needed and made sure that everything was taken care of, even though they would soon be on their way to Nanzhou.
The new emperor intends to end the war between Zhongzhou and Nanzhou. It is said that he has already selected a good delegation and it is obvious that he has put a lot of effort into it.
Wang Yu's name was registered in the delegation, but they did not have to follow the delegation's route. Their purpose of joining the delegation was not to help with the peace talks, but to facilitate Wang Yu's actions. They could even leave at any time and did not have to obey the command of the main envoy.
Even if one were to show respect to the wise, this kind of favor was too much, making those city lords who wanted to hire Wang Yu as a brother to help fight for the ruling power of Beizhou look like clowns.
Wang Yu's great reputation and powerful military force had little appeal in Zhongzhou.
"Tell me the truth." Sui Niang couldn't help but talk to Wang Yu, who was silently holding the sword and closing his eyes to rest.
Wang Yu opened his eyes and looked at Sui Niang, only to find that the ghost girl's face was full of complexity and weirdness, which was rare for her.
Beizhou was in chaos and disorder, and everything could be seen. She was no longer the unimaginative ghost girl in the Forest of Confusion, and she could remain calm in any situation.
"You..." Sui Niang hesitated, and Wang Yu was ready for battle.
"Did you sell your heart and soul..."
"...No!" Wang Yu said anxiously.
Really not?
As a female ghost, she thought she had a say. Wang Yu's heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys always smelled delicious.
Sui Niang thought silently.
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