bayedsolid Chapter 387: Imperial Master
Chapter 387: Imperial Master
Sihe smiled and unfolded the imperial edict, reading aloud: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
I have received the mandate of heaven and rule the four seas. I am eager to seek talents to ensure the safety of the country. Now there is a wise man named Nangong Jiayao, who is both virtuous and talented, has studied the universe, has far-reaching wisdom, and has made great contributions to the country. I specially grant him the title of "Xuanmiao State Master", who is in charge of state secrets, participates in the mysteries of heaven and earth, and assists me in governing the world. I hope you will fulfill your duties, live up to my expectations, and work together to seek state affairs to ensure the safety of the people. I decree this!"
As Sihe finished speaking, the entire banquet hall fell into silence, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.
Yao Jia just stood there in a daze.
Not only her, but everyone in Nangong Mansion also stared at her in a daze.
Yao Jia didn't know whether to be happy or sad, and had already made plans to leave.
Xiao Fengyi, why do you still do this?
If she is made the imperial teacher, what about Nanshan?
It was obvious that he was more capable than herself, so how could she accept the imperial edict?
"Please accept the order quickly, Mr. Imperial Master. His Majesty said that if you have any doubts, you can go to him in person to find the answers." Sihe reminded in a low voice.
Yao Jia thought for a moment, and finally stepped forward, respectfully took the imperial edict, and bowed deeply: "Nangong Jiayao accepts the order and thanks you, long live the emperor!"
The next day, Yao Jia finished feeding Xingxing and rode her horse into the palace in a hurry.
After passing through layers of palace gates, Yao Jia was led to the outside of the imperial study.
The guards outside the door were tight, but when they saw her coming with the imperial edict in hand, they all bowed and respectfully made way for her.
Taking a deep breath, he pushed the door open and entered.
After the dragon case, Xiao Fengyi, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, was reading memorials with his head down, his brows revealing a bit of fatigue and deep thought.
"Your humble servant Nangong Jiayao pays respect to Your Majesty."
Yao Jia performed a standard palace etiquette, with a hint of alienation in her voice.
Xiao Fengyi raised his head, looked at her deeply, and smiled.
"The Imperial Master is here? Please give him a seat."
Sihe hurriedly called the eunuchs forward and diligently brought the armchair for Yaojia.
Yao Jia did not sit down, but looked at Xiao Fengyi coldly, with both confusion and puzzlement in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, I don't understand why you suddenly appointed me as the Imperial Master. I know that I am not as virtuous and talented as Mr. Nanshan, and I am afraid that I cannot handle this important task. I hope Your Majesty will withdraw your order."
As soon as he finished speaking, he knelt on his knees and held up the imperial edict.
"Get up first. You just gave birth to a child. It's not appropriate for you to kneel down."
"I do not."
Yao Jia knelt upright, as if she would not get up until Xiao Fengyi rescinded his order today.
Xiao Fengyi seemed to have anticipated her reaction. He sighed deeply, threw away the wolf-hair brush in his hand, walked around the dragon table and walked towards her.
He did not rush to help her up, but squatted in front of her and looked at her with his head tilted.
"Who was it that got drunk and clamored to be the Imperial Master? Now that your wish has come true, you are not happy about it."
Yao Jia's peach blossom eyes were shocked. Xiao Fengyi actually remembered that drunken nonsense so clearly.
How embarrassing!
He lowered his eyes slightly and coughed softly, "That was just a drunken joke, don't take it seriously."
"Wrong. Drunken words often reveal the truth. Since you have such aspirations, I will help you. Moreover, your contributions to the country and the people are obvious to all. Conferring you the title of Imperial Master is what everyone wants."
Xiao Fengyi's tone was gentle, but it revealed an unquestionable firmness.
"But I just don't want to do it." Yao Jia said stubbornly.
"Why?"
"I'm very tired." He put down the imperial edict in a deflated manner.
"Huaiyu will help you with everything and you won't be tired." Xiao Fengyi chuckled and reached out to support her arm, trying to pull her up.
Yao Jia deliberately dodged, looked up at his eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and the resistance in her heart became stronger.
Maybe some things should have been made clear long ago.
"I don't want to work for your Xiao family anymore. I plan to take my husbands with me... um..."
Before she could finish her words, Xiao Fengyi suddenly leaned over and kissed her, interrupting her.
Yao Jia's eyes widened in shock, feeling his hot breath, her heart began to panic, and she no longer cared about the loyalty between the ruler and his subjects, she raised her hand and swatted him away.
Her fighting power is now off the charts, and even Gu Xiyan and Ye Sinan are no match for her.
Xiao Fengyi's kung fu was only mediocre, and the consequences of being beaten by her were unimaginable.
He took a few steps back and fell to the ground, his forehead hitting the corner of the table with a dull sound.
"His Majesty."
Sihe and the eunuchs cried out in surprise and rushed forward to check on Xiao Fengyi's injuries.
"No problem." Xiao Fengyi raised his hand to stop Sihe and the others from approaching, "All of you get out."
Silence returned to the hall.
Perhaps Xiao Fengyi was hit really hard. He sat on the ground and took off the dragon crown on his head.
The forehead is already red and swollen.
Yao Jia was both shocked and regretful. He took a few steps forward and wanted to check his injuries, but stopped abruptly halfway through his hand.
"I...I didn't mean it."
Who told you to kiss me randomly?
Xiao Fengyi looked up with a bitter smile in his eyes.
"Yaoyao, you know exactly what I feel." His voice was filled with endless bitterness.
"Do you think I really only want you to work for the Xiao family? You are always like this, close to me yet distant, making me unpredictable. I just want to keep you, not for Da Xia, but only for myself."
As he spoke, the corners of his eyes turned red, with faint tears in them.
"You are all like this, my father is like this, Huaiyu is like this, and now, even you are like this... You all want to abandon me, thinking that if I sit on this throne, I will be alone, right?"
Yao Jia's heart trembled suddenly. She had never seen Xiao Fengyi so aggrieved and vulnerable.
He is the emperor of Daxia, a monarch above all others, but at this moment, he is just a man who longs for understanding and care.
But, that's not right.
Yao Jia slowly squatted down, looked at him with complicated eyes, and said softly: "You still have the Queen Mother, An He, and at worst, Qi Shu. How can you be alone?"
"Mother, An He, Qi Shu..."
Xiao Fengyi repeated these names with a self-deprecating smile on his face.
"One of them is always thinking about her father, and the other is always talking about how she wants to be an idle princess and wander around the world. As for Qi Shu, she is just there to balance the forces of all parties..."
"Then there is Madam Qianhua? After all, she is devoted to you and it is just right for her to be your confidante." Yao Jia added, and rolled her eyes at him after she finished speaking.
"A close friend..." Xiao Fengyi suddenly chuckled, "What she longs for is power."
She raised her phoenix eyes and looked at Yao Jia, "And the only one I yearn for is you, please don't leave, okay?"
Yao Jia narrowed her eyes. As expected, he knew her plan and wanted to tie her down with the position of national teacher.
"Do you have any spies around me?"
Xiao Fengyi no longer wanted to hide it from her and nodded slightly.
Yao Jia was shocked.
"Who?"
"Du Wen Po."
"Midwife Du?" Yao Jia's voice unconsciously rose a few degrees. She didn't expect that the seemingly ordinary midwife would actually be Xiao Fengyi's spy.
I was so careless that I only paid attention to the spies outside. I didn't expect that they had already infiltrated the inner house.
"So boring." Yao Jia rolled her eyes at him.
"You forced me to do this. I have never been able to find out anything about you, and Huaiyu never mentioned you in front of me. Since I ascended the throne, his attitude towards me has been the same as that of Uncle Lin and my father... This is the only way for me to know your detailed situation."
"Then you won't ask An He?"
"She's like she sold herself to you. She never tells me the truth."
She knew the purpose of Yaojia's shipbuilding, but she never revealed a single detail to him.
Yao Jia choked and silently gave a thumbs up to her good sister.
He was pulled up from the ground, helped to sit on the dragon throne, and then checked the wound on his forehead. Fortunately, it was nothing serious.
Use internal energy to apply warm compress, and the redness and swelling will disappear soon.
And he put the dragon crown back on him.
During the whole process, Xiao Fengyi was silent. He sat on the dragon throne blankly and let Yao Jia manipulate him.
But when Yao Jia put her hand down, he held her hand tightly.
He asked anxiously, "Why do you have to leave? I am now the emperor, and you are the most powerful person in the whole of Daxia. Why...what do you want me to do? How can I keep you here?"
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