SEC Chapter 131 Dragon Travels the World 18
Chapter 131 Dragon Travels the World 18
Ding Wuwei, who was still feeling uneasy, was instantly overjoyed upon hearing this. He was momentarily at a loss for what to do. Bai Shanshan, on the other hand, smiled and whispered to him, "Brother Wuwei, the Emperor has appointed you as the head of the Imperial Medical Academy. Aren't you going to thank him quickly?"
Startled by Bai Shanshan's words, Ding Wuwei immediately knelt down and kowtowed. Then, filled with joy, he went to prepare medicine to treat the Empress Dowager.
Chu Tianyou then asked He Yaozu where he found the Empress Dowager. He Yaozu did not hide anything and told him everything that had happened before. Finally, he pushed Xu Zhisheng forward: "This young master is named Xu Zhisheng. He is the Empress Dowager's adopted son. For many years, he has taken good care of her, which is why the Empress Dowager has been able to live a peaceful life."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Tianyou looked at the young man beside the Empress Dowager. He had previously thought that he was someone brought by He Yaozu, but he did not expect that he was actually the Empress Dowager's adopted son!
"So it was you! You're the young man who sells calligraphy and paintings on the street to earn money for your mother's medical treatment."
Chu Tianyou suddenly realized that he had seen Xu Zhisheng before. It was shortly after he left the palace and first met Bai Shanshan. The two of them met Xu Zhisheng on their way to Baihua Tower.
At that time, he made a living by selling calligraphy and paintings on the street to earn money for his mother's medical treatment. Although he was in a bustling city, he was able to concentrate on reading and even fan his mother to keep her cool.
Looking back now, wasn't that old lady with a white cloth over her eyes, suffering from an eye disease, none other than my mother?
No wonder she looked familiar the first time I saw her!
It's lamentable that when he left the palace to look for his mother, she was right in front of him, yet he was completely unaware of her presence.
“My mother was right in front of me, but I didn’t recognize her, and she suffered so much for nothing.”
Thinking back to his mother's tragic state, Chu Tianyou felt a pang of sorrow, and a wave of guilt and self-reproach washed over him.
He rose and bowed deeply to Xu Zhisheng, saying, "Thank you, Young Master Xu, for taking such good care of the Empress Dowager over the years."
Xu Zhisheng dared not accept such a bow. He hurriedly stepped aside and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I am ashamed to accept such a bow! I lost both my parents when I was young. Fortunately, Heaven took pity on me and allowed me to meet my kind mother and Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager cared for and protected me in the past, which allowed me to spend my youth in peace. It is my duty to repay the Empress Dowager's kindness. There is no need for thanks."
Seeing his humility and lack of arrogance, Chu Tianyou felt a growing fondness for him. He didn't press him, but silently kept it in mind, planning to reward him properly after welcoming the Empress Dowager back to court.
Chu Tianyou also remembered He Yaozu's merits, praising him highly for his reformation and for helping him find the Empress Dowager.
He himself had spent so long trying to find the Empress Dowager, while He Yaozu had succeeded. He must have spent countless hours and put in a lot of effort.
Not to mention, he successfully saw through the Xiongnu's treacherous plot, saving his mother from danger.
Chu Tianyou was now filled with a sense of accomplishment. He had personally witnessed He Yaozu transform from a spoiled brat who only knew how to do bad things into a virtuous and talented man. It was hard for him not to be happy.
A ruler's primary responsibility is to educate and guide the people towards goodness. Only in this way can people's hearts be turned towards goodness, and the country be prosperous and the people at peace!
He Yaozu wore a perfectly measured smile, looking very happy, but in reality, he was almost dying of embarrassment inside.
He just happened to be there; he really didn't bother looking for anyone.
I know I'm fine!
But don't praise it!
I can't take it anymore!
Before they knew it, it was completely dark. Madam Tang thought about how Chu Tianyou's meal had been interrupted, and she also remembered that the Empress Dowager must not have eaten since she had traveled so far.
So, after consulting with the two of them, she thoughtfully arranged for her trusted maids to take good care of the Empress Dowager as she changed and washed, and at the same time, she carefully prepared a new banquet.
After the meal, given the fatigue of their day's journey, the Empress Dowager and Xu Zhisheng showed no signs of weariness and went to their rooms to rest.
Chu Tianyou, on the other hand, was full of energy and grabbed Ding Wuwei to ask how to treat the Empress Dowager with medicine.
He then talked to Bai Shanshan and Zhao Yu about his joy at finding his mother.
Finally, He Yaozu recounted how Xin Ci had infiltrated the Empress Dowager's inner circle, and denounced the Xiongnu for their wolfish ambitions.
The final decision was made to return to the capital, prepare troops and provisions, and attack the Xiongnu soon.
He Yaozu forced himself to stay alert and echoed his words.
The Empress Dowager and Xu Zhisheng were exhausted from their journey, and he was no less so. He used his mental powers to search for the Empress Dowager's whereabouts along the way. He even had a fight with Xin Ci along the way, which left him extremely tired. In addition, it started to rain outside, and the sound of the raindrops helped him fall asleep.
But seeing Chu Tianyou's enthusiastic expression, he couldn't bear to refuse and could only force himself to stay awake.
Bai Shanshan couldn't stand it any longer. She gently nudged Chu Tianyou and pointed at He Yaozu, saying to him, "Brother Tianyou, look!"
Chu Tianyou then came to his senses and looked in the direction she was pointing. He saw He Yaozu sitting in a chair, his elbows propped up on a small table beside him, his eyes completely closed.
"I almost forgot, he's also had a long day. Let him go back and rest." Chu Tianyou smiled gently and gestured for Zhao Yu to wake him up.
Zhao Yu nodded and was about to step forward to wake He Yaozu when he suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze piercing straight to the heart.
"problem occurs!"
Ding Wuwei, who was also sleepy, was startled by his sudden voice: "What's wrong? Are you still half asleep?"
He Yaozu shook his head, looking out at the rain and the red silk cloth hanging outside the window: "Don't believe me? Listen carefully."
The four looked at each other, and unconsciously walked towards the door, straining their ears to listen carefully to the sounds outside.
I'm going to kill you!
The woman's shrill voice could be heard faintly.
Everyone perked up and rushed toward the source of the sound.
Chu Tianyou is exhausted!
Why is it that something always happens to me wherever I go?
Today is the joyous occasion of Prime Minister Tang Yao's only daughter. How could any villain choose this moment to cause trouble?
Could it be that the Dragon Slayer Society has learned of my whereabouts and has come to assassinate me?
Prime Minister Tang has been diligent and hardworking in guarding the capital and has made great contributions. We cannot allow the Tang family to be murdered under our noses!
Following the sound, everyone arrived at the door of the new house, while Madam Tang and the butler also hurriedly arrived.
Inside the new house, lanterns shone brightly, red candles flickered, wedding ribbons hung low, and large red "double happiness" characters were pasted on the walls. What should have been a tender and affectionate wedding room was now in complete chaos.
Dressed in a red wedding gown, Tang Yao's face was contorted with rage. Clutching a long hairpin, she chased after Wang Enlun, stabbing him as she did so, shouting, "Wang Enlun, I'm going to kill you! You're not human, I'll kill you!"
"Yao-mei, calm down! You're pregnant, don't hurt yourself!" Wang Enlun snatched the gold hairpin from her hand and kept begging for mercy.
Tang Yao was still relentless, picking up a porcelain bottle and throwing it at him: "You're a monster! Why did you lie to me! Why!"
Wang Enlun looked flustered. Because he felt guilty, he dared not fight back and could only dodge left and right in the room, looking very embarrassed.
Seeing that it was just a quarrel between the young couple and not trouble from the Dragon Slaying Society, Chu Tianyou breathed a sigh of relief. He then asked Madam Tang to go in and dissuade them, while he led the rest of the group back.
After all, this is the young couple's new home, and it's inconvenient for outsiders like them to go in. Moreover, if the couple has a conflict over private matters and there's a misunderstanding, it would only make things more awkward if they rushed in. Therefore, avoiding the situation is the best course of action.
On the way back, the group couldn't help but wonder why the newlyweds had made such a scene on their wedding night. He Yaozu, who was walking behind, couldn't help but use his telepathy to observe silently, and then he got a glimpse into the drama.
Who would have thought that Wang Enlun, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was actually a heartless man like Chen Shimei!
Fairy Tang was stunningly beautiful, but her heart could be described as ruthless.
Wang Enlun concealed the fact that he had a wife and children and tricked Tang Yao into marriage at the Prime Minister's residence. Tang Yao did not hate Wang Enlun, but actually wanted to kill Wang Enlun's mother, wife and son!