Seeing the old man's troubled expression, Shen Yunsheng knew he might have some unspeakable troubles, so she cleverly changed the subject: "Grandpa! I heard from my husband that this Soul-Devouring Powder comes from the Canglang royal family, which shows that your enemies are no ordinary people."
The old man frowned slightly, inwardly praising his granddaughter's intelligence. Indeed, as she said, their Tantai family and the Canglang royal family had a centuries-old feud. They were mortal enemies, their hatred for each other deeply ingrained.
Thirty years ago, he chose to fake his death, and this was not solely due to his physical injuries.
The more important reason is to protect the people of Longhai.
At that time, the Longhai Dynasty was in a precarious state, beset by internal and external troubles.
If he didn't take this special approach to protect the Longhai Dynasty, the Wolf King certainly wouldn't have let his descendants off easily. He also knew that he couldn't protect this land forever, so he decided to place his hopes on his descendants, letting them continue the mission of the Tantai family.
“Youyou, actually your full name is Tantai Youyou. Besides your brother and me, you also have a mother who loves you and cares for you.”
Shen Yunsheng froze on the spot, startled by the surname Tantai. Her eyes widened as she stared at the woman before her in disbelief. As far as she knew, only members of the Longhai royal family bore the surname Tantai. If her grandfather truly was Tantai, then she too was a member of the royal family.
This realization made Shen Yunsheng feel dizzy; she had never imagined she would have any connection to the royal family. She couldn't help but begin to doubt her own origins. Could it be that the original owner's amnesia also stemmed from some unknown secret?
"Grandpa! Are you sure we are surnamed Tantai?" Shen Yunsheng's heart raced, and his thoughts began to become somewhat chaotic.
She didn't know how to face this reality, nor what to do next. She tried to calm herself down, but the turmoil in her heart wouldn't subside.
Just then, the old man gently waved his right hand, and a transparent wall of water suddenly appeared, like a giant mirror, isolating the entire space. This water wall not only blocked out the outside world's sight and sound, but even the air itself was completely isolated. Shen Yunsheng stared wide-eyed, her face filled with astonishment as she watched everything unfold before her. She simply couldn't believe her eyes, because she clearly saw that her newly reunited grandfather was able to create such a powerful barrier using his inner strength! If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed such a thing could happen.
"Yo yo! Not only is your surname Tantai, but you are also the younger sister of the current emperor. On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month of the fifty-first year of Taihe, the Prince of Nanyang rebelled. At the age of six, you were forced into a corner by those scoundrels in order to protect your mother and brother. You fell off a cliff and have been missing ever since. It was at that time that I was ambushed by the Canglang King and poisoned with the Soul-Devouring Powder."
The old man very seriously took Shen Yunsheng's hand and told her about her past.
Over the years, he has not only suffered the pain of losing his wife, but also the pain of losing his son. Apart from the current emperor, Tantai Tianming, his only remaining relative is his granddaughter.
“Child, your father and grandmother were killed by the Canglang people. The Canglang people not only killed our relatives, but also want to slaughter our people.”
After hearing her grandfather's words, Shen Yunsheng burst into tears. She never imagined that her life story was so full of hardship.
"Grandpa, I will definitely avenge my deceased relatives!" Shen Yunsheng clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with determination.
The old man looked at Shen Yunsheng, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. "Oh, it's good that you have this intention. However, the most important thing now is that you must learn to protect yourself. After all, our enemy is very powerful. Although your brother is the ruler of a country, his life is not easy either. I don't want you to recognize him for the time being."
Shen Yunsheng nodded. She understood her grandfather's worries. Although the current emperor was a good emperor who was diligent in governing and loved his people, he also had to be mindful of the four major families, especially the Chu family. They not only held immense power in the court, but also wanted to overthrow the current emperor and take his place.
Shen Yunsheng pondered to herself, realizing that the world was more complex than she had imagined. She couldn't help but worry about her safety; if the Chu family discovered her true identity, the consequences would be unimaginable. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shudder.
"Grandpa, I understand. I will be careful," Shen Yunsheng said softly.
The old man patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, as long as you do as I say, nothing will happen. Our secret forces are all over the world, and I will gradually hand them over to you in the future."
Shen Yunsheng took a deep breath and nodded.
She decided to follow her grandfather's advice, hide her identity for now, and wait for the right time to reunite with her brother.
At the same time, she must also strive to improve her abilities in order to cope with potential dangers.
007 was also stunned by Shen Yunsheng's background. He never dreamed that this mysterious old man was the retired emperor of the Longhai Dynasty, Tantai Haotian.
“Master, the burden on your shoulders is getting heavier and heavier. As long as the blood of the Tantai family flows in your veins, you will never be able to escape the mission of history.”
007 couldn't help but sigh, finally understanding why the system had arranged for his master to treat the old man.
Shen Yunsheng smiled with relief. She had helped the original owner find her family, which could be considered a good deed. Although her future was full of dangers and challenges, she was not afraid.
"Tuanzi, could you please help me harvest the cabbages in my space? I'm planning to make kimchi; it's time to get back to work."
007 smiled broadly, "Master, harvesting cabbages is quite fast. When you go to town later, find an excuse to bring the cabbages back and have your family help you with the harvest."
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