Chapter 383.4: The Harvest After Fis.h.i.+ng
“Old six, since that’s the case, why don’t you just grant General He’s wish for once, and also let this emperor see, what level your martial arts has reached currently. Ever since you left the palace and opened your own manor at sixteen, this emperor hasn’t seen your martial arts again. Among your brothers, it’s just your martial art skills that’s the most outstanding, and your natural talent the best.” Unknown as to when, Le Cheng Emperor, who had originally already departed from the palace steps to the side, appeared outside the great hall, having a bit of nostalgia.
“Many thanks for your Majesty’s approval.” He Zhen Wei was very much grateful. Reporting to his Majesty previous, sure enough, was the right move.
Li Hong Yuan furrowed his brow, appearing a bit unwilling.
“This small wish of imperial father’s, Yuan’er is all unwilling to fulfill?” Le Cheng Emperor pretended to be hurt.
“This son shall accept the order.” Li Hong Yuan responded, yet still had a cold face, “For imperial father, it’s still vigorously roaring at others that makes one like more, this appearance…………..” He revealed an obvious disdain.
Le Cheng Emperor’s face darkened, “b.a.s.t.a.r.d thing, how dare you talk to your father like this?”
Li Hong Yuan’s expression relaxed, just short of writing, ‘As expected, it should be like so, much more pleasant to the eyes.’
Le Cheng Emperor nearly twisted his nose in anger.
To the side, He Zhen Wei secretly glanced at Le Cheng Emperor, feeling balanced inside. That unfilial son of his would also retort him, but he didn’t dare to vigorously contradict him, nor would he deliberately anger him. However, Jin Qinw.a.n.g was different. Judging from this situation, and also the court officials in the surrounding, they were all completely unconcerned. Then, looking again to the Emperor, in merely a few breaths, he’d already contained his anger. From the looks of it, he was probably already used to it. Perhaps, this situation was actually light. That b.a.s.t.a.r.d son of his truly was far inferior.
Le Cheng Emperor wanted to spectate, so the place can only be in the palace. Without needing to instruct, there were already people voluntarily and perceptively pa.s.sing the word down. As for where to look for the He family little tyrant that refused to return home, judging from the places he appeared in these last few days, it was already obvious. In any case, it was just near Jin Qinw.a.n.g’s vicinity. Otherwise, it was just having Jin Qinw.a.n.g’s procession dragged out for a stroll, and he will a hundred percent appear.
“Yuan’er, you are several years older than the He family’s youngest son. Later, when exchanging blows, slightly control yourself a little, and don’t go too far.”
“Your Majesty, one mustn’t.” He Zhen Wei hurriedly opened his mouth, “Your Majesty, unbeknownst to you, this subject’s son, once he starts fighting someone, he will easily become excited, especially when evenly matched, completely not knowing what it means to hold back. Moreover, that brat has always been unable to differentiate good from bad. If w.a.n.gye really were to hold back later in the fight, he will just think that w.a.n.gye is looking down on him, instead becoming even more violent, increasingly disregarding everything. If by chance, he were to injury w.a.n.gye…………..that b.a.s.t.a.r.d should just ought to be ruthlessly sorted out.”
Upon hearing this, Le Cheng Emperor furrowed his brow, “General He, how’s your son’s martial art skills?” Originally, he was still thinking, just a sixteen year old boy, no matter how strong, it was also just that, yet now, from the sounds of it, this seemingly wasn’t the case.
He Zhen Wei’s lips stammered, causing the court officials in the surrounding that stayed behind, wis.h.i.+ng to spectate this match, to all look over. A good while later, he finally somewhat awkwardly opened his mouth, “Replying to your Majesty, that b.a.s.t.a.r.d, he is the number one among the Northeastern Army. This isn’t the soldiers giving face and boosting, but rather fought out using his own true and honest abilities and strength. This subject and this subject’s eldest son have all lost to him before.”
Quite a few people all inhaled a cold breath along with Le Cheng Emperor. They all knew of He Zhen Wei’s valiance, and He Zhen Wei’s eldest son wasn’t any inferior in any aspect, yet this sixteen year old boy was able to have them both beaten down. This was wanting to defy the heavens?
After finis.h.i.+ng being surprised, Le Cheng Emperor turned towards He Zhen Wei, “Beloved subject, this is hiding quite tightly, huh?”
He Zhen Wei felt awkward, “Your Majesty, it’s mainly because this brat’s temperament is truly unstable, difficult to take on a big task. This subject originally wanted to train him for two more years.”
Le Cheng Emperor wasn’t someone that was unreasonable. He although didn’t understand the matters regarding battles, he still knew that just having strength alone wasn’t enough to lead an army. Nodding his head, he expressed that he understood, “Beloved subject’s worries is very much reasonable. However, for the He family to be able to produce another valiant general, it’s also truly my Qi Yuan dynasty’s blessing.”
“Your Majesty overpraises. Protecting the home and defending the country is this subject’s duty.”
Towards this kind of subject, as the Emperor, one naturally would very much like. Just, when looking again towards Li Hong Yuan, he carried a bit of worry. Originally, he was quite prideful, but the opponent was the Northeastern Army’s number one soldier, and even a little lunatic that disregarded everything when fighting. This son of his, in the end, was raised in luxury. Even if a few years older than that boy, it still can’t become an advantage.
Was there still time to stop this fight? He, as the esteemed Emperor, golden mouth and jade words, even in front of this many people…………….
Li Hong Yuan was like as if not sensing Le Cheng Emperor’s worry, and even if sensing, he would still ignore. Having fished for this long, it was precisely time for the initial harvest, so how can he pull back.
“Imperial father, this son will go to consort mother’s place to change one’s attire, so will take one’s leave first.” With that said, he just left on his own.
Le Cheng Emperor opened his mouth, but the words by his mouth got swallowed back down.
He Zhen Wei looked to his nose and pointed his nose to his chest. Such a dignity lacking ruler and father, he completely didn’t see.
Le Cheng Emperor was actually rather indifferent. In any case, getting seen by his subjects already wasn’t just one or twice. Everyone was all used to it.
A moment later, “Your Majesty, this one’s son, although a rascal, but he has always just challenged those stronger than him. Although he has always relied on his own instinct to judge, he seemingly has never been wrong before. That’s why, in this subject’s view, Jin Qinw.a.n.g’s skill level should be above this one’s son’s. That’s why…………..” Based on Jin Qinw.a.n.g’s level of ruthlessness, you completely don’t need to worry.
Le Cheng Emperor finally relaxed a little. Just, he was also doubtful inside, this son was really this strong?
Everyone slowly and leisurely headed towards the practice grounds in the palace. That was the place where the princes practiced martial arts.
That side already knew who was going to be using the place, and moreover, with the Emperor and the various court officials arriving, they naturally didn’t dare to slight. The stage was prepared, even carefully inspecting again and again, ensuring that there won’t be any careless mistakes. As the saying goes, swords have no eyes. That’s why, this kind of thing, it was also just not asking to take credit, but asking for no mistakes. One has to know, the teachers in charge of teaching the princes martial arts, which days were they not trembling with fear. And when encountering that kind of naughty and completely disobedient prince, that was practically having one’s head hung at the waist.
Not long after Le Cheng Emperor and them sat down, Li Hong Yuan arrived at the site, changing from his qinw.a.n.g formal gown into a black martial arts attire, with the cuffs tightened up and the waist tightly bounded. His entire person appeared increasingly upright. And that peerlessly handsome face, if ignoring his temper, no matter who saw, all would exclaim in admiration. Such a pity, really such a pity………….
Including Le Cheng Emperor, first it was feeling proud, but shortly after, his expression darkened again. This child, even if losing his birth mother, if not for being a ghost child……………..
And Li Hong Yuan’s other brothers seemingly in this moment also suddenly realized, if Imperial n.o.ble Consort was still alive, then they probably don’t need to fight for anything anymore, obediently going into a corner to grow mushrooms. Perhaps that way, they can still become a wealthy w.a.n.gye. What a fortune, truly a great fortune. Even so, those that didn’t know the truth, towards him, still very much guarded against.
However, for those that knew of Li Hong Yuan’s true abilities, not one wasn’t silently cursing. A pity? A fortune? Heheh, hope you all don’t cry too miserably in the end.
This one was the one that was hidden the deepest, the one with the most profound skills. The others were all just mere trifles.
He s.h.i.+ Hai still haven’t arrived, but they didn’t mind waiting a little. In any case, the Jiangnan matter, through this period of time, also for the most part reached a final conclusion, so there temporarily weren’t any big matters at hand. Le Cheng Emperor was harboring a ‘having freed oneself from frustration and finally having leisure time’ mentality.
He Zhen Wei was actually somewhat sweating. Regardless of what, letting the esteemed Emperor wait for a nameless soldier, that was just an offense.
Fortunately, the time they waited was much shorter than antic.i.p.ated. He s.h.i.+ Hai excitedly entered the training grounds, his two eyes brightly staring at Li Hong Yuan, his expression quite elated, as if between the heaven and earth, there was just this person left. The Emperor, and the various power wielding high officials and whatnot, all can go to h.e.l.l.
He Zhen Wei had a kind of ‘unable to bear looking at him directly’ feeling. Can this b.a.s.t.a.r.d not be this embarra.s.sing?! That was a grown man. Even if a peerlessly handsome one, that was still a man. That gaze of yours was practically just like facing a lightly dressed beauty, wanting to strip the other party’s clothes at any time. Quickly put away your gaze! The other party’s old man is still at the side, able to determine your life and death at any time.
“Beloved Subject He, this son of yours…………..”
He Zhen Wei felt unbearably awkward, “Your Majesty, this one’s son is just too excited, really, in the past, prior to exchanging moves with someone stronger than him, he was all like this.” Actually, in the past, it wasn’t this serious, really, but these words, did he dare to say? He completely didn’t dare to.
Hearing his general say his son was strong, Le Cheng Emperor felt happy inside, so the rest, he just didn’t nitpick anymore.
“He s.h.i.+ Hai, what are you standing around for, quickly greet his Majesty.” He Zhen Wei roared, and He s.h.i.+ Hai finally returned to his sense.
For someone like He s.h.i.+ Hai, that was not knowing what the word awkward means. Just this bow that was just following a set pattern strictly, at a glance, one could just tell, this etiquette was just taught not long ago, both stiff and rigid.
After finis.h.i.+ng, his eyes lit up, “Your Majesty, can we start?”
Le Cheng Emperor nodded, and afterwards, in an instant, he just saw him charge over towards his son. He was truly very much impatient. Turning to look at He Zhen Wei, “Beloved Subject He, you were right.” Setting aside his obsession towards martial arts, just this temperament, truly wasn’t fit for undertaking a big task.
Not using weapons, just fists crossing………
Experts watched for technique, while the layman watched for entertainment. But regardless of whether it was watching the technique, or watching for fun, they all watched quite conscientiously………….