freenovelworld Chapter 103 Emperor Tai'an Invites You to the Palace for Talks
Chapter 103 Emperor Tai'an Invites You to the Palace for Talks
He stepped out of the dormitory and walked towards the main hall.
Arriving at the main hall
Li Xinyue was already sitting here with her daughter Li Hanyi, whom she had met with Lei Mengsha, and they were waiting. At only three or four years old, Li Hanyi had already shown a fondness for swordsmanship.
When he went out with his mother, he also carried a wooden sword.
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Helian Yun Shen walked over and raised his hands in a fist salute, his voice tinged with apology for his poor hospitality. Li Xin Yue heard Helian Yun Shen's voice, stood up, and looked at him with a smile as warm as a mother's.
Road.
"I just arrived too, Yun Shen."
"Sister-in-law, what brings you here today?"
After sitting down,
Helian Yun Shen then asked Li Xin Yue what business she had come for, and also expressed that he could do anything for his sister-in-law, no matter what it was.
This is the bond of brotherhood between Lei Meng and his brothers.
"It's nothing serious. Meng Sha told me that since you've arrived in Tianqi City, she asked me to host you. After all, you're quite unfamiliar with the city, so I should show you some hospitality."
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind."
Hearing Li Xinyue's words, Helian Yunshen felt very gratified. He felt a warmth in his heart; this was one of the few times he had felt any care since his master left.
Having roamed the world for many years, he was often feared by others, and almost no one truly cared about him. Most people kept their distance from him.
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While Helian Yunshen and Li Xinyue were talking in the main hall, the steward came in again, looked at Li Xinyue who was there, and hesitated to speak.
Li Xinyue noticed the butler's appearance and then asked Helian Yunshen for leave.
"Yun Shen, it seems you have other things to do here. I won't keep you from doing these things while I'm here. Remember to come to my house for dinner tonight."
"Sister-in-law, take care!"
He got up and saw Li Xinyue off. After watching the mother and daughter walk out of his mansion, he said to the steward.
"Just say what you want to say!"
"Young Master, Emperor Tai'an has invited you to the palace. What do you think?"
The steward then fell silent, leaving the decision of whether or not to go to Helian Yun Shen. Helian Yun Shen pondered this for a moment, then looked up at the location of the palace.
He hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"I see."
He turned around and went back to his room, picked up his jade flute and folding fan, and then left the mansion and headed towards the palace.
When they arrived at the palace gate, the palace eunuchs had been waiting there for a long time. As soon as they saw Helian Yun Shen arrive, they led him toward the imperial study where Emperor Tai An was.
In the royal study
"May I ask what business Your Majesty has with me?"
Entering the imperial study and facing the ruler of the Northern Li Dynasty, Helian Yun Shen showed no reverence whatsoever, asking questions in a casual tone.
Without waiting for him to say whether he wanted to sit or not, he found a seat and sat down, waiting for Emperor Tai'an to speak.
Emperor Tai'an couldn't utter a single word to Helian Yun Shen in this state; he could only suppress his feelings. He set aside his usual air of authority towards his court officials and spoke as if he were communicating with an ordinary person.
"I wonder what brings you to Tianqi City?"
"Can't I relax and stay here for a few days? Or is Tianqi City not very welcoming to me?"
He swayed the folding fan in his hand a few times before closing it tightly. His tone of voice became somewhat meaningful, and an unusual glint appeared in his eyes.
The hidden guards, seeing Helian Yun Shen in this state, became extremely vigilant, fearing that Helian Yun Shen might turn against Emperor Tai'an.
"To be honest, I'm not really keen on having someone as powerful as you in Tianqi City. Perhaps it's because I'm wary of experts like you!"
Emperor Tai'an made no attempt to hide his thoughts, stating them directly. He knew very well that against such a powerful figure who could overcome all laws with sheer force, no amount of scheming or trickery would suffice.
In that case, telling the truth is better than anything else.
"Your Majesty, are you worried that I might threaten your position? If so, Your Majesty can rest assured."
I have no interest in becoming emperor; things are going quite well in Beili under Your Majesty's rule.
"No, I know that a powerful person like you has no interest in worldly power. That's not what I'm worried about. What I'm worried about is that you'll get involved in the power struggles between the princes."
I know very well that none of my sons are content with their lot; they are all eyeing my position, waiting to sit on it after I pass away.
Your involvement will make the struggle even more intense at that time.
I very much do not wish to see a strongman like you join the struggles among my sons.
He personally brewed a pot of tea, poured a cup for himself and a cup for Helian Yun Shen, and presented them to Helian Yun Shen. Helian Yun Shen, facing the tea poured for him by Emperor Tai'an, showed no desire to drink it.
"The prince I am most familiar with among His Majesty's sons is the Ninth Prince, and that is about it. This level of familiarity is not enough for me to get involved in this kind of struggle for his sake, and I have no interest in such things."
He opened the folding fan in his hand and gently waved it.
This would dispel Emperor Tai'an's unease, lest he become wary and fearful of him, making him feel uncomfortable in Tianqi City.
"If that's the case, then I'm relieved. Your Excellency can stay in Tianqi City for as long as you like, provided that you don't get involved in the power struggles between these princes."
Therefore, I will prepare 100,000 gold coins and 1,000 bolts of brocade and silk for Your Excellency, and also provide you with the title of Marquis.
"At that time, the Northern Li royal family will cover all your expenses wherever you go in Northern Li."
Hearing Emperor Tai'an offer him so many benefits, Helian Yun Shen looked up at the emperor. He knew very well that Emperor Tai'an was either trying to recruit him or appease him, and that he would either protect the royal family or not become an enemy of the Northern Li royal family.
Doing either one well is good.
For the Northern Li royal family, all was well, and the financial losses were insignificant.
"Then I thank Your Majesty for your kindness, but I don't particularly enjoy dealing with people from the court. So Your Majesty, please don't contact me then. Of course, Your Majesty won't do nothing after giving such a benefit."
If the Northern Li royal family ever needs my help, I will do what I can to help.
Knowing Emperor Tai'an's thoughts, Helian Yun Shen didn't refuse. Why not take advantage of such a good opportunity? He was only going to stay in Tianqi City for a while anyway.
After that, they left, and it's hard to say whether these people will be able to find them.