Chapter 32 (1/1)
In an instant, Wanyan Xu's heart leapt to his throat; not even caring to blink, his eyes were fixed upon Su Yi, carefully taking note of his every movement He saw that Su Yi had lifted his head in a emotions, which had been wholly absent for the past few days, showed on his face Al, his voice tre his speech unfinished, he struggled to cli rushed over to assist him
Wanyan Xu could finally feel relieved and gave a soft sigh, having seen for himself that Su Yi had not beco A hint of a s around the corners of his lips and he turned to leave Zi Nan alsobehind Wanyan Xu, she said: “Master, you’re not going to stay and hear what they have to say?”
Wanyan Xu said cheerfully: “That won’t be necessary; I just needed to know that his heart is still alive” Having said that, he s to himself, he said: “Su Su, oh, Su Su, I should have known that acorpse just because you have suffered a reversal, but I could not help but to worry” Addressing Zi Nan again, he said: “Let that Xu Jinhua spend a night in the palace, as a pair of old friends that have just been reunited, they probably have a lot to talk about” After reood while, he said: “Aii, Su Su he he should have someone he can speak his mind to”
Zi Nan could see that a glimmer of desolation had coloured his expression and rushed to change the subject, saying: “Master, your hu Master's courtesy name [2] is Ruo Zhi, ha ha, your humble servant feels that this name is extremely pleasant to the ear, what does Your Majesty think?”
Wanyan Xu nodded his head in agreely said: “But I still prefer to call hih he is soht in the pal”
The two of the as they walked, when suddenly a delicate and pretty figure appeared in front Zi Nan was the first to call out: “Zi Yan” Having said that, she turned in surprise to Wanyan Xu and said: “Isn't she supposed to be at the Yu Residence helping General Yu Cang to take care of somehere?”
Wanyan Xu was equally surprised They watched as Zi Yan approached, her exceptionally beautiful visage wore a disconsolate expression Upon reaching thee to Wanyan Xu, she only said: “Zi Yan earnestly requests that Master rescinds his order” Wanyan Xu’s surprise only increased, and he quickly said: “Rise, take your time and speak clearly Upon arrival you immediately requested that I rescind my order, but it is not clear to me exactly which order has earned your strenuous objection?”
Zi Yan continued kneeling, after giving a ko, she raised her head to reveal her sole Su Yi to Empress, Zi Yan beseeches Master to rescind this order”
Wanyan Xu was shocked andtirim tone: “That will not be possible, you need not speak further on the matter My decision is final but on the day of the cere to the various guests and dignitaries if you please, but if you do not wish to attend, you are free to keep to your own residence for the day” So saying, he turned and left
Zi Yan did not pursue the matter further, the four women had served Wanyan Xu for many years and she understood his tes with finality and without asking further questions, she would understand that on that particular issue, there was no rooe whatsoever Even if the entire court of officials from both the civil and military branches were to object, it would be of no use, needless to say, a hu any ih Wanyan Xu had already walked past and thus her back was now to him Shewilling to brave the criticism of the entire world and openly set up a male Empress, but in addition, thisprisoner of ho is still steadfastly loyal to his destroyed country Zi Yan never expected that you would become besotted with Su Yi to this extent In the future when the both of you begin sharing a bed, wouldn't he gain even h arduous fighting, I'm afraid that within a blink of an eye, Su Yi will be able to wrest thele soldier”
Speaking of Su Yi, uponhis old friend, it was iht This Xu Jinhua and he were both appointed as court ministers at the saenial relationshi+p However, Xu Jinhua was a civil ned to defend the border, the two of them had no more opportunities to ain, they were naturally excited and happy However, to meet under these circuret
Su Yi dithered for a while, but he finally asked: “How have you been after the destruction of our country? Were you also held in prison? I have been worried about you, your natural disposition is honest and upstanding and you would refuse to sub captured Dou Yan, you would cause hi upon yourself a fatal calamity But I did not dare to make enquiries about your fate; that Wanyan Xu specialized in using the lives ofchip to make me comply with his wishes, if he knew of your existence, he would certainly use you as a pawn as well Aii!” Having said that, he sighed long and loud
Xu Jinhua smiled bitterly and said: “You really understand me well, but unfortunately, even before the destruction of our country, I had already been conde in prison I did not have the opportunity to protest Yu Cang’s actions”
Su Yi was stupefied and said: “Before the destruction of our country that means it was the Emperor [3], why did he do that, and how did you offend him?”
Xu Jinhua sighed and said: “Can you really not guess the reason? His Majesty wantonly conscripted labourers and consus got so bad that the co the problem, he even diverted critical funds le consideration for the consequences of this action I could bear it no longer, and reed to say ‘the lands of the border are bitterly cold, if the soldiers are not provided with rations and supplies, General Su cannot be expected to defend against the ferocious attacks of Jin Liao successfully Your Majesty enjoys the i it, the seed of our country's destruction has been sown’ The sycophantic villains in court i that I have slandered the Emperor and cursed the Great Qi to meet her doom The Eed inal plan was to execute me on the day that construction would be couessed that that day coincided with Yu Cang's attack on Dou Yan His Majesty had more important matters on his mind than my execution, and thus, I escaped with my life” At the conclusion of his speech, Xu Jinhua could not help but to sigh incessantly Su Yi kept on staring at him; he was so surprised by Xu Jinhua's narrative that he was totally stumped