SFS Chapter 379 The Emperor
Chapter 379 The Emperor
Chapter 379 The Emperor
With the airship at full speed, Ye Ru saw the outline of the capital city in less than a day.
Although Ye Ru saw many beautiful sights along the way, the capital city was still the most prosperous.
"What was the scenery like along the way?"
Chen Tianjian sat on a chair on the flying boat, picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said slowly.
"The scenery is beautiful, but unfortunately, there is frequent war, with eunuchs interfering in politics internally and enemy countries eyeing us covetously from the outside. It makes one not very interested in enjoying such a beautiful time."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru sighed, gazing at the distant mountain peaks, and said.
Although the scenery is beautiful now, he has no mood to appreciate it. Once the country falls, these beautiful landscapes will likely fall into the hands of the enemy.
Therefore, they are the ones who need to turn this situation around.
"What you say is very true. It seems that the future of the Yanhuang Kingdom is truly in your hands."
Chen Tianjian said gravely, "Although this Confucian continent is dominated by scholars, in essence, the world controlled by scholars is like a world dominated by bandits. He has witnessed too many wars and seen too many children's tears. However, children's tears and blood cannot extinguish the fire of evil..."
Therefore, all of this requires their violence to subdue violence.
"Lord Chen is still vigorous in his old age; he can live for at least another hundred years."
Seemingly aware of Chen Tianjian's thoughts, Ye Ru shook his head.
"Coming."
Chen Tianjian did not discuss this topic much. When they were in a major town, he pointed with his hand, and Ye Ru followed his gaze.
At the towering city gate, four soldiers clad in black armor stared at their flying vessel, raised their spears, and shouted sternly:
"Who comes here? Quickly state your name."
"it's me."
Chen Tianjian casually tossed down a token, then slowly said.
"So it's Lord Chen. I have offended you greatly, please forgive me."
After receiving the token, the four soldiers showed a look of fear on their faces, and then quickly knelt down on one knee and said respectfully.
"Can we go in now?"
Chen Tianjian said.
"Please come in, sir."
Nodding, the four armored soldiers quickly spoke, opening the tightly closed door behind them as they did so.
"let's go."
A satisfied look appeared on Chen Tianjian's face. He then activated his talent and continued to pilot the flying boat away from there.
"Who is that young man? How could he possibly board Lord Chen's flying boat? This is unprecedented!"
As Chen Tianjian and the others were leaving, one of the armored youths frowned slightly and asked a question.
"I don't know either. Maybe he's the illegitimate son of some official who's close to Lord Chen..."
“Be careful what you say, didn’t you see the boy’s clothes and appearance? He doesn’t look like an illegitimate child at all, but more like a poor scholar. I heard that a few days ago there was a lot of talk about him in the capital. What was his name again?”
Another armored soldier hesitated for a moment, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
"Could it be someone named Ye Ru?"
"Maybe..."
……
Ye Ru and Chen Tianjian and the others piloted the flying boat and slowly drove into the inner city. The scenery of the inner city surprised Ye Ru for a moment.
Below, a moat surrounded the city, and the entire city was imbued with a rich holy power, seemingly unbreakable.
At the very center stood an enormous palace, its walls gleaming with gold and jewels, its carved beams and painted rafters exuding an air of nobility.
"This is the imperial city."
Chen Tianjian said.
"I never imagined the imperial city would be so vast. All the noble families must be residing in the outer city. No wonder I never saw the imperial city before."
Ye Ru clicked his tongue in admiration.
This imperial city is so big, it's even bigger than the Forbidden City.
After traveling forward for a while longer, the airship finally landed slowly.
This imperial city is a sacred place, and only the emperor is allowed to pilot the flying boat. No one else, not even the three prime ministers, can enter.
"If we go any further in, we'll have to walk. I heard that His Majesty has prepared a welcome banquet for us at the Star-Picking Courtyard. Let's go see if there's any good wine."
Chen Tianjian licked his lips as soon as he picked up the wine, and then rushed towards the Star-Picking Courtyard without waiting.
In the Zhaixing Courtyard.
"Be careful, this pot of wine is very expensive. When Chen Tianjian arrives, we must let him try it."
Wen Xiang looked at a servant and gave him instructions.
He knew that Chen Tianjian was a heavy drinker, and that he and Chen Tianjian were sworn brothers.
"Minister Wen, isn't what you're doing a bit wasteful? I'm afraid that when Minister Wu arrives, he will also have some complaints about your actions."
A civil official close to the Left Chancellor pondered for a moment and then spoke.
"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Especially since it's Lord Chen who helps us guard the frontier. Even His Majesty has spoken up. Brother Kang, you wouldn't dare disobey His Majesty's decree, would you?"
After pondering for a moment, Wen Xiang chuckled and joked.
“Li Baiyuan, I know you are favored by the Emperor, but how can you speak like this? Where does that leave the Emperor’s face? I will impeach you tomorrow. You have been receiving so much salary for nothing.”
Upon hearing this, the civil official immediately pointed at the prime minister's nose and began to curse. However, before he could finish speaking, a beam of light suddenly struck him from afar, blasting him several meters away.
"Who dares to be so audacious!"
Upon seeing this, the soldiers around them quickly picked up their weapons and looked around warily.
"it's me."
Chen Tianjian snorted coldly, walked in from outside, and then stood next to Li Baiyuan:
"His Majesty has not yet arrived, so who would like to impeach him? You may speak freely, but you will regret what you have said."
Ye Ru didn't say anything, but just looked at these people with his hands behind his back.
He has not yet had the chance to speak; he must wait until the Emperor arrives before he can speak.
"What's all this noise about? I just got here and I've already heard you all making such a racket. If that's the case, then go outside and make your noise."
At that moment, a majestic voice resounded throughout the area, drawing everyone's attention.
"Minister Kang, why do you always oppose Minister Li? If you two could get along well in the court, your political views might eventually converge."
Then, a middle-aged man in a yellow robe walked out from around the corner. He had a pair of fierce eyes and sword-like eyebrows, making him look exceptionally heroic.
"See Your Majesty!"
Those around were startled by this scene and immediately knelt down on one knee, saying something to the person.
The emperor glanced around and, noticing that Ye Ru hadn't knelt, looked slightly displeased. He said:
"Chief Ye, what's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru quickly stepped forward, then clasped his hands in a fist salute and said:
"I'm fine."