Chapter 23 (1/1)
For the country of Jin Liao,that had ever happened since her founding In comparison with the move of the capital, even the heavy defeats they had previously suffered when they had encroached on the Great Qi's territory now see this period of ti with excitement; heated discussions could be heard on every street and every alley Although the land of Jin Liao had a harsh climate and was barren, it was still considered home by many people and the citizens of Jin Liao were understandably reluctant to leave their native lands Fortunately, Wanyan Xu had always governed the country well, his people had enough confidence in him that whatever popular dissent there was to his decision did not escalate to rebellious plots and conspiracies
In the palace of Jin Liao, the square that was usually used for ar tens of thousands of iroups and neatly arrayed on the grounds S proudly, they ht When Wanyan Xu, in full ed fro cheer was immediately heard from the square
As he walked on, he looked around at this palace, which had taken the efforts of several generations of his ancestors to build Reigning in his nostalgia, at this ht of this palace, he showed no hesitation as hehim immediately called out in loud voices: ”Start the procession” The sound was drawn out, reverberating long and loud in the confines of the palace square
As they travelled south, the clirew conspicuously warrew in abundance all along their road, enlivening the landscape as far as the eye could see Wanyan Xu was no longer riding his horse; instead he had chosen to ride with Su Yi in his carriage, forcing Su Yi to converse with him on all sorts of random topics This was an effort at distraction --- Wanyan Xu was afraid that since they had reached Su Yi's houish
Of course, Su Yi knew nothing of Wanyan Xu's worries and had no appreciation for his kind consideration, only feeling extreloomy Su Yi tried to drive him away a few times, but Wanyan Xu steadfastly refused to leave In the end, Su Yi si his eyes as if resting Gradually, Wanyan Xu also grew silent
Just as the sun was setting, by chance, they cainally been used by the Qi Emperor as a leisure palace when he wanted to amuse himself away from the capital; therefore it had been constructed to be luxurious and gorgeous, sprawling over a large area of land It was as good a place as any to be stationed for the night Wanyan Xu reluctantly joined the E meal, before he hastily rushed over to Su Yi's quarters Upon entering, his eyes were immediately drawn to the untouched ave a ”thu, he looked around for Su Yi, and found hi blankly outside while cradling a cup of wine in his hands
Wanyan Xu was about to approach, when Su Yi suddenly broke his reverie with a faint sigh and said slowly: “seeking and searching, cold and cheerless,The moment armth suddenly turns to chill, it is hardest to find rest With two or three cups of ine, how could I withstand the harsh winds of night? [2]” Before his voice had faded, two clear strea their way down his cheeks
Inexplicably, Wanyan Xu felt a pang of pain stab his heart Su Yi was an exceptionally stalwartopenly before Although his heart was aching for Su Yi, he did not kno to console him, after all, he couldn't very well say: Su Su, since you are so sad, I [3] don’t want the Great Qi anymore
Su Yi raised his head, noticing that Wanyan Xu was behind hi at him entranced, he did not see out theWanyan Xu, thinking that Su Yi did not wish to acknowledge his presence at this moment, was about to turn and leave quietly when Su Yi suddenly said: “Years ago, when I first received orders to leave for my new post at the border, I passed by this palace on ent, and I had to hurry on I could only spare this ht to myself that when victory had been attained, I would take the same road back on uessed that the situation would change so much; I have never once returned from my station at the border Now that I'm back here, it is with a totally different status Furthermore, the country has been ruined and the people lost, these lands have a new master now Aii, the place has reed”
Wanyan Xu was experiencing a riot of ed to say with difficulty: “It’s late, you should turn in If you can forget these troubles only if I force you to entertainuncomfortable”
At these words, all the worries and sorrows in Su Yi's heart were instantly replaced by anger but besides giving Wanyan Xu a fierce glare and a snort loaded with derision, Su Yi didn't have any other means of protest Wanyan Xu saw that his e an entirely different expression --- the dejection that had been written all over his face was noept away Laughing o to sleep, we still have to get up early tomorrow to continue our journey”
The party set out at sunrise and rested at sunset, all in all, this pattern continued for three months before they finally reached their destination --- Dou Yan, the city that was formerly the capital of the Great Qi Wanyan Xu halted the acco, Zi Liu, Zi Nan and Zi Yan were allowed to acco his horse, while Su Yi was still in the carriage Without fanfare, they entered the city The streets were swar with people, but none of them knew that they were now in the presence of their master --- the new monarch Wanyan Xu
Looking out through theof the carriage, Su Yi saw that the banners of Jin Liao were hung everywhere, and the soldiers stationed atop the city walls were garbed in the distinctive battle ar the battleht, but all Su Yi felt was a pang of searing pain in his chest
Wanyan Xu ca Su Yi's approval, he said: “Su Su, as you can see, I have not harassed the people, nor have I forced them to adopt the dress and custo more than ever, but it still looks the same, do you feel better now that you can see that your country is still fa as per norht feel as a result of their country's de, but during the reign of the Qi Emperor, the people never enjoyed as oes, the people are most important, the state is second, and theas the people can enjoy peace and prosperity, the specifics of who is on the Dragon Throne is not important Is it really necessary for you to hate me so much?”
Su Yi ignored hi out beyond hisWanyan Xu was not in the least bit discouraged, after chortling for a bit, he was about to brazenly resu his own praises when Su Yi turned to look at him seriously Wanyan Xu had never before seen such a look in Su Yi's eyes and he couldn't help but feel anxious, not knohat expressions Su Yi was going to e his own horn To his astonishently: ”Thank you”