Chapter 9 (2/2)
He finally understood the E to consider Yan Xiaohan's opinion froned civility, and in his place, Yan Xiaohan didn't have the qualifications to say ‘no'
The Ee, but to take a tiny fraction of military authority over the Northern Yan Iron Cavalry out of Fu Shen's hands
Yan Xiaohan is now just a third-rank official, while the co as he could change into that position, he would receive infinite splendor and riches the day of Further a disabled commander-in-chief from his spot wouldn't be difficult
No matter which aspect it's looked at from, this is a cost-effective transaction
Only the has-been Fu Shen was before hi future plated in a layer of dark,extre it took until the striking clock in the western hall began to chi the silence that filled this one
The Yuantai E a little ithis servant doesn't understand Please impart your wisdom, Your Majesty”
“Speak”
“The Fu fauarded the border for many years There is absolutely no disloyalty In addition… he is now disabled, so decreeing this e at this point in time will not only easily lead to criticism froe This dull servant does not understand why Your Majesty is insisting upon doing this at this ti to the idea, the Yuantai Eh of relief “Fu Shen is indeed a loyal official, but his loyalty is not to us
In regards to generals, they are divine forces and sharp weapons in the hands of a sovereign Fu Shen's edge is admittedly sharp and difficult to hinder, but if a blade has too ards to officials, some are loyal to the ruler, and some are loyal to the realxin, and is the latter
Fu Shen is a sword that will one day inevitably turn its tip back towards its master Tell us, how can we be at ease hat he will pass on to his successors? Do not forget that though the Iron Cavalry is defending the border, that is no more than a thousand li away froain cursed Fu Shen in his mind Whatever hard work that wooden club had poured himself into had most likely just offended the Eht as an iron barrel,out even a bit of news about it harder than ascending to Heaven for the Flying Dragon Guard If he had knoas going to happen earlier, he could have prepared counteruard by strikes froui You have been at our side for so long, you are like another of our arms,” the E as you take this step, there will be no limit to your prospects in the future
If you are persistent in being resistant, we have another option for you”
Yan Xiaohan lifted his eyes, gazing at the on's throne
His voice contained absolute authority, each chilling word dyed deep with olden steps one after another
“You o and personally elies The Yuantai Emperor had relied rather heavily on the Fu family years before, and now he's rather apprehensive about Fu Shen, to the extent that if he's not dealt with, then the Eathered the rolled-up edict with its s, he now bent his upper half over steeply in a grand gesture of adulation “This servant… shows his thanks for His Majesty's eht fro upon the plaque that says ‘Ah above
This fall rain has intensified into a downpour The outside of the palace in coated in water, yellow leaves falling, withered Within the di the eyes, those da
Yan Xiaohan stared fixedly and condescendingly at the view of the perfectly straight back before hi you Don't waste your time, and return home”
Fu Shen did not lift his head, only his eyelids, looking straight across at Yan Xiaohan's legs His attitude was evenup “The Emperor made you co anything , so don't ask”
“You told him that you'd do it”
Yan Xiaohan suddenly seee that had built up within the palace now shooting up towards the sky, breaking apart to s I have today, my position and poere all handed to ht do I have to refuse?!” He pulled Fu Shen upwards by the collar of his shi+rt “You still have the face to question h above the rest of the rabble, not wholeheartedly serving the country, pledging loyalty to His Majesty? Everything bestowed by a ood it is, so why have you now come away to kneel before the palace and request that he take back his decree? Shouldn't you be happily thanking hi to see you kneeling here?”
The rain was co down harder and harder Yan Xiaohan was stooped over close to Fu Shen, so close that the rainwater dripping off of hiid profile
The hoarse snarl suppressed in his throat was drowned out by the sound of the torrent from the skies, weak, as if it didn't dare to fall on the ears of anyone else, but Fu Shen heard it
“You're the nificent Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Yan, why should you be subject to this injustice? Why are you not rebelling?!”
Fu Shen blinked, droplets of water falling from his lashes, and suddenly sement, sympathy, clearly-shown indifference, and deep-seated torment were contained in that smile
It was like Yan Xiaohan had been burned by it, as he suddenly let go
Fu Shen shut his eyes, his skin so white it was nearly transparent under the ie of his hair and the corners of his eyes, leaving zig-zagging trails down his too-thin jaw and neck that gave off a type of soul-shaking frailty “I really do know that it'd be no use even if I knelt here until s broke, but it's difficult to be coood turn? How truly unfair
However, Mister Yan, a nobleman's place is this world is defined by what he does and does not do The Northern Yan Cavalry guards our home country How can their decades of illustrious reputation, due to my own personal matters, turn into infamy for the rest of time?
This one named Fu may not be a nobleman, but he is absolutely not one who sins”
Wind and rain rushes about, the black clouds heavy, the world around dark and dreary
“The disgrace of today will be repaid to to say in response He had thought that he understood Fu Shen, thus despising his sort of excessively naive dedication It was not until today that he discovered that the man was far more than what he knew, and he could not entirely brush off Fu Shen's steadfast perseverance
He sighed, his fury couished
Yan Xiaohan reached out, intending on fully helping Fu Shen up, as there's little sense in continuing to get drenched by the rain Unexpectedly, his hand hadn't even made contact when the otherFortunately, Yan Xiaohan has a quick reaction tiht into the crook of his arm
“Fu Shen!”
The translator says: That edict ritten a lot like how ancient Chinese poetry is In other words, it hurt my brain very badly Please kill the Emperor so he doesn't write another edict that I have to read lol
[1] 宿卫忠正，宣德明恩 – This bit is copied word-for-word fro I couldn't find an English translation of the source, unfortunately, and I am almost positive I butchered the second part What else could “declared virtue, understood/bright favor” h???