Chapter 267: Chapter 265: Feeding the Tiger with One’s Body_1 Chapter 267: Chapter 265: Feeding the Tiger with One’s Body_1 Following in was a carriage that was not luxurious, but exquisitely crafted.

The common people and noblewomen watching from above were somewhat disappointed. Since the Emperor of Yan entered the city by carriage, they could not catch a glimpse of the most handsome man of the time.

When Yan was about to reclaim Nanyan, it declared that it only intended to restore the legitimate rule of Yan and had no desire to offend Jin. As a token, it offered to send a prince as an envoy to Jin. The residence for the envoy from Yan had been prepared half a month ago.

When Nanyan and Xiliang jointly attacked Jin, the Emperor of Jin was pleased to see Yan and Nanyan fighting, as it alleviated Jin’s immediate crisis. To show a close relationship with Yan, the Emperor of Jin bestowed an extremely luxurious mansion to be used as the envoy’s residence.

However, when the Emperor of Jin learned that Yan had taken Nanyan effortlessly, he felt uneasy for some time.

For this visit of the Emperor of Yan to Jin, the Crown Prince and his advisors decided to invite the Emperor of Yan to stay at the envoy’s residence, under the pretext of letting the Emperor of Yan see his son’s future living conditions and putting his mind at ease.

Inside the carriage, Murong Li, who would be sent to Jin, knelt at the feet of Murong Yu. The eleven-year-old boy looked up at his father’s compassionate face with clear and steadfast eyes. “Father, it is my wish to come as the envoy instead of my second brother. As the legitimate son, I am more convincing than him. My second brother is naturally brave and, given time, will undoubtedly become a great general of our Yan. Being sent to Jin would waste his talents and be of no benefit to our Yan. I, though young and less skilled in martial arts than my second brother, can engage in literary discussions and make connections with noble sons in Dadu. Father, you need not worry about me. I will be vigilant and self-reflective, always mindful of studying and practicing martial arts.”

Although he spoke like this, he was still his legitimate second son… only eleven years old.

“You are only eleven, going to Jin Kingdom, with no family or friends. Are you not afraid?” Murong Yu looked at his son’s still youthful face and asked softly.

“Afraid…” Murong Li’s eyes reddened. “But when a ten-year-old boy from the Bai family of Jin Kingdom was beheaded, he was still singing the Bai family’s military song! Such bravery, such courage, I deeply admire! Uncle Nine once said, ‘To become a dragon elephant of all Buddhas, you must first serve as cattle for the masses.’ Though I am young and inexperienced, I understand our Yan’s predicament. If I can help relieve Yan’s plight, I am willing to sacrifice myself.”

Murong Yu closed his reddened eyes, choked with emotion, and touched his son’s head, coughing a few times. “Good child! The sons of your father are all brave! With you brothers, Yan will not fear… that it cannot become strong! Will not fear it cannot unify the world!”

Murong Li held Murong Yu’s hand, his eyes deeply red. “Father must not worry about me. Please take care of yourself.”

Murong Yu nodded and reminded him again. “Remember, when you see Uncle Nine, you must not forget yourself. Your Uncle Nine has risked his life for our Yan. Any mistake could cost him his life.”

“Rest assured, Father, I will remember everything!” Murong Li bowed his head.

Murong Yu smiled and helped Murong Li up. “Come, let Father hug you again!”

People say you hug your grandchildren, not your children!

But today, Murong Yu was parting with his son, not knowing when they would meet again. His emotions were hard to suppress.

Murong Yu gently held his son in his arms, tears welling up in his eyes.

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The Crown Prince stood in front of the envoy’s residence, quietly waiting for the Emperor of Yan and the prince, accompanied by officials from the Crown Prince’s residence.

Thinking of his absurd invitation to Xiao Rongyan to accompany him to greet the Emperor of Yan last night, the Crown Prince couldn’t help but praise Xiao Rongyan. “It’s a good thing Rongyan didn’t come today. I don’t mind Rongyan’s status as a merchant, but if the Emperor of Yan became unhappy about it and complained to my father, my father would likely feel I was out of line.”

Quan Yu smiled. “Not everyone in the world is like Your Highness, valuing talent over status! However, Mr. Xiao indeed knows his place. Though he couldn’t refuse Your Highness last night, he sent someone early this morning to say he drank too much last night and couldn’t get up, and sent a generous gift to apologize. He’s indeed a thoughtful and sensible person.”

The Crown Prince nodded in agreement.

Last night, Xiao Rongyan attended the banquet at the Crown Prince’s residence, presented the Crown Prince with a priceless Luminous Pearl, and talked about his extraordinary encounters with the Ninth Prince of Nanyan and how, through the Ninth Prince, he became acquainted with the influential eunuch Feng Yao beside the Emperor of Yan, planning to do business together.

The Crown Prince could not help but admire Xiao Rongyan’s luck and his ability to make money. Perhaps it was the wine talking, but the Crown Prince, thinking of Xiao Rongyan’s connection with the prominent eunuch beside the Emperor of Yan, casually invited Xiao Rongyan to greet the Emperor of Yan with him.

Fortunately, Xiao Rongyan knew how to advance and retreat and was not just a sycophant. This also showed he had good insight into people.

Seeing the cavalry of Yan approaching slowly, the Crown Prince stepped down the stairs with the demeanor of the Crown Prince of a great nation, smiling as he looked into the distance.

Soon, the exquisite carriage stopped slowly in front of the envoy’s residence.

Seeing the elderly eunuch supporting the Emperor of Yan out of the carriage, the Crown Prince hurried forward and bowed his head in salute. “Greetings, Emperor of Yan…”

“No need for such courtesy, Crown Prince.”

That gentle and warm voice made people feel as comfortable as a spring breeze.

The Crown Prince smiled and looked up. When he saw the Emperor of Yan’s pallid face, he was slightly stunned.

Known as the most handsome man, the Emperor of Yan had facial features more stunning than a woman’s, every part of him delicate. Under the morning light, the entire person seemed bathed in holiness, beautiful and sacred, breathtaking at first glance.

Momentarily lost, the Crown Prince realized his rudeness and quickly turned to Murong Li, who had just stepped down from the carriage. Judging by Murong Li’s age and his striking resemblance to Murong Yu, he deduced that this must be the legitimate second son of the Emperor of Yan, and his heart skipped a beat.

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Unexpectedly, the Emperor of Yan had sent his legitimate son as the envoy to Jin Kingdom?!

As the host, the Crown Prince first made a courtesy. “The Fourth Prince staying in Jin Kingdom for the alliance between our two countries is truly noble. I deeply admire it!”

“Dare not accept such praise from the Crown Prince.” Murong Li returned the courtesy properly.

“Your Majesty, Fourth Prince, please…” The Crown Prince gestured for the Emperor of Yan and Murong Li to enter, accompanying them as they walked inside. “This residence was personally ordered by my father for the Fourth Prince. All the servants are temporary. The Fourth Prince must be weary from the journey, and His Majesty may not trust others to serve. Once you are both settled, I will take these servants away. Also, the residence hasn’t been named yet. I thought since it will be the Fourth Prince’s dwelling, it would be best for the Fourth Prince to name it.”

This was Jin Kingdom’s sincerity towards Yan. They would place no staff in the envoy’s residence and grant Murong Li the greatest freedom.