172 Chapter 172 Emperor’s Seal (1/2)
Clad in warrior's armor, the sixth prince Feng Jun Ying entered the emperor's study in response to the emperor's summon weeks ago. He was stationed in the border between Gonglu country and Zhixiang country. But after the marriage alliance between countries, the soldiers only need to deal with bandits and small crimes. But nevertheless, Feng Jun Ying treated the responsibility seriously.
This position is the fourth prince's, Feng Jun Yao. But because the Xia family's military power was taken by Feng Jun Yi, the fourth prince had to take over and lead the imperial guards. While the fifth prince is more suited for the job, the emperor's allies advised him not to give him some military power especially because of the fact that he is still the previous Empress Dowager Li's son.
The third prince is no better since he is the scholarly type. The sixth prince on the other hand, although already at the right age, still lacked experience since he started learning martial arts late because of his weak physique. But considering his other brother's situation, he is the most suitable one for the job.
Another reason why he took on that role is to escape the palace despite Feng Jun Yi's reluctance. Ever since Lin Xulian's death, the palace felt stifling for him. Every corner reminds him of his Lian jiejie. So the only solution he thought of is to stay far away from the place as possible.
But then after almost a year, his emperor brother suddenly called him back to the palace without stating the reason. Usually, this kinds of mission will take years before he could go back. So Feng Jun Ying assumed that something must have happened during his absence.
”Welcome back Ying'er.” Feng Jun Yi greeted after almost a year of not seeing each other.
”Thank you, emperor brother. Your majesty asked for this subject's immediate return. Did something happen?” Feng Jun Ying inquired.
Feng Jun Yi's expression became serious as he answered. ”We have to discuss about the Gonglu country's future.”
Feng Jun Ying immediately felt alarmed not only because of his emperor brother's statement but also because of how serious he looked while saying it. With his brows knitted together, he clearly showed confusion. ”What do you mean, emperor brother?”
Feng Jun Yi looked at the surrounding servants and eunuchs who were there in case the emperor needs to be served. ”Everyone, leave. And do not let anyone enter without Zhen's permission.” He commanded. The servants immediately went out in an orderly manner after a bow.
When they are finally alone, Feng Jun Yi gestured his younger brother to sit in front of him across the desk. ”Let me see it.”
Feng Jun Ying didn't have to think deep to know what his emperor brother meant. Before he left for the border, his emperor brother instructed him to conceal the black bracelet given by the Qiangdu country. So when he arrived in the nearest town in the border, he asked the aid of an artisan to redesign the bracelet.
With a series of clicking sound from unclasping the metal armor in his arm, a golden bracelet with a carved dragon was revealed in his wrist. It was the black bracelet dipped in melted gold and carved to give it a special design to conceal its original appearance.
But since the artisan is not a famous one, it was crudely made. Even the dragon is not carved well and looked like random scratches if no one will say that it is actually a dragon. But it isn't a problem. It is even better that the bracelet won't catch anyone's greed. ”No matter what, never take this off.”
Feng Jun Ying acknowledged his brother's words without question. The bracelet is really helpful for him. He could even tell that his injuries and wounds heal faster whenever he circulates his internal energy. Such treasure, of course he would never let anyone take it.
After some time of silence, Feng Jun Yi heaved a heavy sigh before taking a small piece of paper and brush and wrote two words before handing it to the sixth prince upside down. 'Enemy, Xing' that's what's written.