"Two big, one small. Weâve never seen the young couple before, but that child looks like the Long Princess!"
Someone recognized Xiaosuisui and immediately got excited, "Itâs the Long Princess, truly the Long Princess! Rumor has it that the Long Princess always has a girl by her side, whom she has acknowledged as a sister, residing at the Ji Family in the Capital City. Itâs said in the capital that sheâs a pair with Ji Divine Hunter!"
Someone suddenly connected this with the rumors in the Capital City.
"Those are just rumors, pure fabrication. Miss Xie and Ji Divine Hunter are innocent."
Lu Yunsheng had long noticed that among those carried by the big phoenix was Xie PanâEr. He quickly tidied his clothes, secretly delighted. This trip to Yunhang was worth it, although he spent a few days as a beggar, suffering hardships. Not to mention connecting with the National Masterâs line, he also got to show his face before the Emperor, and now his beloved has appeared here.
Heaven, itâs being too kind to him!
Lu Yunsheng looked up at the sky with joy, as the big phoenix slowly flew towards them, slowly landing. Xiaosuisui immediately recognized the Deputy General Wang beside Dugu Xiao.
Upon Deputy General Wang and his group saluting with cupped hands and saying "Greetings Long Princess", she waved her hand and said, "Deputy General Wang, are you going to meet Uncle Dugu and the others?"
Upon hearing this, Deputy General Wang and the others couldnât help but widen their eyes.
What?
Did they have auditory hallucinations?
What did the Long Princess just say?
She called their General "Uncle"?
"What? Didnât you go after seeing Uncle Duguâs letter to meet him?"
Upon seeing the dazed expressions on their faces, the Emperor frowned and pursued the question.
"No, ah, yes! We are to meet the General at Gu Mountain."
Deputy General Wang was somewhat incoherent.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor thought for a moment and said, "Then you donât need to go. Yun Kuo has already gone to meet them; they should return safely. The problem now is that General MoâEr of Nanjiang has led his forces towards Yunhang County Town. They might aim to occupy Yunhang County Town, and then attack and march all the way to the Capital City from Yunhang County Town. Your task now is to return to the city, guard the city gates, and wait for your General to return!"
Upon hearing these words, Deputy General Wang fell into contemplation.
They were all soldiers trained under Dugu Xiao and followed his orders, but now Dugu Xiao wasnât here, and they were supposed to listen to a stranger?
"What, do you guys have any objections?"
The Emperor noticed that these soldiers werenât listening to him, and his face immediately showed anger.
Deputy General Wang frowned at his words, ready to inquire who the stranger was, but didnât expect Lu Yunsheng to beat him to it!
"May I ask who you are?
What gives you the right to boss around our Great Han soldiers here?
What qualifications do you have?
Donât think you can flaunt your ancestry, showing off your birth, and randomly order people around!"
Upon Lu Yunshengâs words, Deputy General Wang and his subordinates couldnât help but nod. These days, anyone seems to think they can order them around?
"Presumptuous! I am the Great Han Emperor. Do you not listen to my words? Do you intend to rebel?"
The Emperorâs anger made everyone fearful, Deputy General Wang doubtful, asking, "You say you are His Majesty, do you have proof?"
The Emperor was amused by their doubts, opened his mouth but had no evidence to present.
"I am the proof; he is my Emperorâs foster father!"
Xiaosuisui spoke up.
Xie PanâEr also hurriedly said, "He is His Majesty the Emperor. Why donât you pay respects to His Majesty?"
Upon hearing Xie PanâEr and Xiaosuisuiâs words, Deputy General Wang and the others were frightened and quickly knelt down, "Long live His Majesty, long live His Majesty, long live!"
"Get up! Letâs return to the city with me to guard!"
Upon finishing these words, the Emperor unwittingly walked ahead, holding Xiaosuisuiâs hand.
Xie PanâEr followed behind, neither too far nor too close.
Lu Yunsheng, delighted beyond measure, walked beside her, asking, "PanâEr sister, how come youâre here? Did you come with the Long Princess?"
Xie PanâEr nodded lightly, indicating a response!
"I heard about your matters in the Capital City, why did you leave the sect?
Do you know your reputation in the Capital City isnât good now?"
Xie PanâEr suddenly stopped, looked at him puzzled, "What does my reputation have to do with you?"
"Of course it matters, I want to marry you. Iâve decided youâre my wife, and Iâve told my father that once I complete this task here, heâll propose to your family back in the capital!"
Xie PanâEr was astonished, her eyes widened, "What do you mean?"
"Arenât you happy? Youâll soon be the young lady of the Lu Family, and Iâm telling you, PanâEr, in this Capital City, besides me, surely no high-born man would want to marry you. Shouldnât you be happy to marry me?"
Xie PanâEr was amused by anger, her lips trembling, she bit her teeth hard, "Thank you, Young Master Lu, for your love, but I am unworthy, so please donât let your father propose to my family!"
Furious, Xie PanâEr hurriedly increased her pace forward.
"Hey! PanâEr, are you overjoyed?
Iâm telling you, donât be shy!
Walk slower, be careful not to fall!"
Lu Yunshengâs sudden loud voice made the Emperor and Xiaosuisui stop. He turned displeased to glance at the back, only to see Xie PanâEr with an angry face hurriedly running towards them.
Meanwhile, Lu Yunsheng was happily standing behind, smiling heartily.
The Emperor couldnât help but frown and asked, "What happened?"
Xie PanâEr didnât reply, lowered her head, desperately holding back her tears.
Deputy General Wang noticed something was amiss.
Promptly reported, "Thatâs the son of Lu Shangshuâs family. It seems he has taken a liking to Miss Xie!"
Emperor: "..."