Chapter 179: Trouble Arises

The young man didn’t seem past 20s, his long silver hair flowed down to his waist, and his mysterious yellow eyes resembled the rare shining gems.

“We should honor our soldiers and the Generals who worked hard to protect our country, Your Majesty is generous. I’m very thankful, since I was about to make this small request.”

“Chancellor of the State is as generous as ever. However, this time is was a great contribution for the Army.” The Emperor nods his head as he acknowledge the hard work.

“Indeed.” Mo Ling Yuan nodded his head as he supported the Emperors words.

Known as a prodigy and a genius within the entire Capital, Mo Ling Yuan became the youngest chancellor of the state; surpassing all the genius within the capital.

He was also and kind, considerate and a warm person, becoming popular within the girls around.

“Prepare to welcome the Cavalry, they will enter the capital within two days!”

As the Emperors order, the court was finally dismissed.

Emperor Yun looked up at the person walking inside the Royal Study, and a smile grew on his face.

“Imperial Brother. It’s been quite some time since we met like this. You have been away from the palace for such a long time.” Emperor Yun greeted Yun Xuan as he grinned.

“You haven’t changed at all, brother. The Empress will faint if she were to see you smile like that.” Yun Xuan shook his head as he said, how could this simple and foolish guy survive as the Emperor?

Yun Xuan is the previous emperors third son, and the current emperor is actually his younger brother from same mother. After the rebellion against the Emperors tyranny, they ousted him and gave him the highest sentence, the execution was held public.

To neutralize the power of the noble faction and royal faction, Yun Xuan gave up the throne to his younger brother and became the sole mediator between two powers, establishing a neutral but powerful family.

Although Yun Cheng, the current emperor, shows up a cold facade outside, and seemingly has a mean distance with his brother Yun Xuan, in reality, he is actually a very attached and affectionate man to his family.

All the Yun brother and sisters grew up playing by his foot when he was working at the study, but when they accidentally ruined a very important document, he only laughed and asked whether they got injured or not.

Even now, Yun Xuan felt frustrated by the innocent eyes that were looking at him, completely clueless about anything.

To him, Yun Cheng was still the little brother that always ran after him, like a carefree child. While for Yun Cheng, Yun Xuan was still the reliable and affectionate Elder brother who listened to all of his whining and complaining.

“Elder brother, my daughter is finally returning from the wwar. Wuwuwwu… I was so worried…! What if my babygirl got hurt badly? That child, I almost fainted after hearing that she, she was badly injured and went in a coma…!” Yun Cheng almost burst in tears as he sobbed, covering his face with both hands.

Meanwhile, the real father of the child was speeechless.

’Shu’er is my daughter, shouldn’t I be the one to cry like that? Why is he doing my part?’

Yun Xuan was confused, but anyway, he coughed to clear his throat.

“Si’er is also coming back, as the Crown Prince, his contribution…” Yun Xuan was saying, when he was interrupted by Yun Cheng abruptly.

“Damn that bastard! Just let him come back, I’m gonna teach him a lesson!” Yun Cheng trembles in anger, because he already knew what Yun Si did with Yun Shu and Bai Yunxian, because the Emperors spies are mended everywhere. Yun Shu also knew the fact and already knew which ones were her uncle’s people, but she didn’t take any actions to oppose that, because it could benefit her too.

“Come down, brother. You must think rationally before making a judgment.” Yun Xuan said as he tried to bring his brother down.

Yun Cheng looked up at Yun Xuan, who reflected Yun Shu’s image in his eyes.

To tell the truth, Yun Shu also requested him to stay calm and think rationally. And not to do anything abrupt, because Yun Si was still the entitled Crown Prince, and because she and her husband were safe.

’Like father, like daughter, huh.’

Because of Yun Shu’s request through a letter, Yun Cheng didn’t say anything about his son’s misbehavior to Yun Xuan, but that doesn’t mean he would stay still and watch his son abuse power and authority.

“… sigh. Anyway, brother. What are your thoughts on Shu’ers husband? That guy seemed weak and unreliable, I personally think he doesn’t fit Yun Shu at all.” Yun Cheng decided to change the topic as he brought up Yun Shu.

“But then again, his contribution in the war this time was pretty remarkable. What do you think, brother?” He reads Yun Xuan’s expression as he says the words, nothing remarkable was shown.

Yun Xuan also heard of the news and how Bai Yunxian worked in the war field, treating the patients and all. However, he was somewhat suspicious of this person. Because he held too many secrets and dark memories into him, always falling in dangerous situations.

Besides, if he had such remarkable medicine powers, then why didn’t he treat his mother and let her suffer for years?

“Well, it’s Shu’er we’re talking about. She always picks what’s the best. So I trust her judgment on her husband, I guess there is also a history to him for hiding things. We have to wait until he reveals those by himself. Apparently, in her letters she said that he befriended the Young Master of the Martial clan, this was good work done by him.” Yun Xuan stated.

“Indeed.” Yun Cheng nodded in agreement.

The Martial clan didn’t have a good relationship with the Empire from the beginning. And their Young Master and the successor, Zhu Zhengting, has always been at odds with the Imperial childrens, especially towards Yun Shu. because the martial power and talent Yun Shu possessed was far greater than Young Master Zhu, who has been born and raised in the martial clan since beginning.

That’s why the Empire needed a middle person to bring this case to an end, and this is the perfect opportunity.

“Well, I’ll look over it just for once. But still, beware of that guy just in case.” Yun Cheng sighed and let the topic off as he understood that his brother had already made up his mind. During their chit chat, the eunuch took permission and walked into the study.

“What is so urgent that you need to break in here now? Didn’t I tell you not to disturb me with work when Brother is here?” Yun Cheng snapped at the poor eunuch Shu who seemed apologetic, but at the same time, troubled by something.

“If he is here in such a hurry, then it must be something important.” Yun Xuan said as he gestured to the guy to speak up.

“Your Highness, Your Majesty, I’m deeply apologetic to barge in like this. But, there is an urgent letter from the East.”

Eunuch Shu hands over an envelope with eagle seal to the Emperor as he vows and stands back. Emperor Yun’s eyebrows furrow in deep thought as he exchanges glances with Yun Xuan, then proceeds to open the letter.

A few moments later,

Emperor Yun goes through the letter a few more times, as if he can’t believe what was written in the letter.

“SIgh. Brother, it seems that another trouble has arisen.”

He hands over the letter to Yun Xuan as he sits down in frustration. If it can make his meticulous brother get a headache, then it must be no ordinary letter, Yun Xuan knew it very well.

“What is this? All the county’s in the East have been invaded by the troublemaker scammers and demonic cultivators? But the Martial tournament this year is supposed to be held in the Empire on the East.”

Yun Xuan’s eyebrows crease, smelling a huge problem and planning within the invasion.

“Not only that, some of the profitable business trading that only the Empire’s authority could take care of are also stated in the East, this could turn out to be a nuisance. If we can’t hold the tournament grandly as before, it could cause our Empire a huge price to pay.” Emperor Yun slammed his hands on the table angrily.

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