kvmb Chapter 10 Entering the Palace
Chapter 10 Entering the Palace
The next day, before dawn, Qin Xuanyu sneaked into the palace.
In the emperor's bedchamber, the emperor looked at the uninvited guest before him with an ambiguous expression.
He had just risen, preparing to attend court, when his personal eunuch came to report that the Prince of Qin was requesting an audience outside the palace. The fact that he could come and go freely in the vast imperial palace without alerting anyone else alarmed the emperor.
In fact, if he hadn't sought out the chief eunuch, he might have directly...
Thinking of this, the emperor's already somewhat apprehensive heart became even more uneasy.
"Your Majesty, this sudden audience this morning was truly out of necessity. I hope Your Majesty will not take offense." On the surface, Qin Xuanyu still showed some respect to his elder brother, and specially performed a deep bow.
He knew that from the moment he handed the throne to him, the emperor was grateful. But as time went on, he enjoyed the feeling of power, and with his growing prestige, the gratitude gradually faded, replaced by resentment and fear.
There were even rumors circulating at the time that he could only get a turn if he didn't want it, which shattered his already fragile self-esteem.
Therefore, Qin Xuanyu chose to retire, relinquishing his military power and declaring his intention to roam the martial world and pursue freedom. At that moment, Qin Xuanyu saw a genuine smile on the emperor's face, a rare sight indeed.
After several refusals, the emperor accepted the tiger tally and held a farewell ceremony for Qin Xuanyu. From then on, there was no further news of the Prince of Qin in the court, and Qin Xuanyu was nowhere to be found in the martial arts world.
He had been living a carefree life for several years, but now, his own sudden appearance without warning has caused this commotion, and the emperor was only the last to know. How could he feel at ease?
Like Jiang Qingyue, even the emperor didn't know what Qin Xuanyu, who had suddenly returned at this time, intended to do.
The emperor skillfully concealed his true thoughts, smiling as he helped Qin Xuanyu up. "I've said it before, there's no need for such grand formalities between brothers like us. But why didn't you send someone to inform me before you returned to the capital yesterday? I could have hosted a welcome feast for you! Now, I'm the last to know. Today, come with me to court, and I'll announce this good news to everyone!"
"It was my fault, Your Majesty. There was no need for such a grand display. I have no intention of returning." Qin Xuanyu was only trying to put the emperor at ease, so that he wouldn't have to deal with that matter while also having to attend to the emperor's affairs, which was really troublesome.
"This..." The emperor was even more confused about what Qin Xuanyu was thinking.
It's fair to say that no one would understand why someone would make such a big fuss if they weren't coming back. Who would believe them?
As expected, the emperor looked puzzled.
"Today's events happened suddenly. I was wandering the martial world, but the intrigues and treachery there are no less than those in the imperial court. In addition, I was betrayed by someone close to me and accidentally poisoned. I had no choice but to seek medical help everywhere."
At this point, Qin Xuanyu sighed deeply, feeling utterly helpless, and a hint of dejection appeared on his face.
He sighed and continued, "The Jiang family's daughter once helped me out, and I was repaying her kindness when I learned of her situation. Now that things are over, I'm preparing to continue seeking medical treatment, but I don't want to disturb others, which is why I've come to bid farewell to you, Your Majesty."
"What? You've been poisoned? Is your life in danger? What did the doctor say?" The emperor's anxiety seemed genuine. Putting everything else aside, they were brothers, but given their position...
Therefore, his feelings towards Qin Xuanyu were also very complicated. When he was resentful, he would curse Qin Xuanyu a hundred times in his heart, wishing that Qin Xuanyu would just die in the martial arts world. But when the situation was tense, he hoped that Qin Xuanyu could come back to take control of the overall situation and help him solve his worries. He was really very conflicted.
"It's been suppressed for now, but if there's no antidote within three months..." Qin Xuanyu didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning behind his words was already quite clear.
"How could this be? Who is the traitor? I will exterminate his entire family!" The emperor slammed his hand on the table beside him, causing everything on it to shake.
“Your brother has already dealt with him, but he doesn’t have the antidote.”
Looking at his brother, who was once so spirited and could decide life and death with a wave of his hand, now in such a dejected state, the emperor felt a complex mix of emotions.
Yes, he almost died in the martial world, but I'm not happy at all; on the contrary, I'm deeply worried. If Qin Xuanyu really dies without hope, then... those who are eyeing him with predatory intent will definitely take action, and then I won't be able to sit peacefully in the court.
However, he also had some doubts. What if he was lying to him? Thinking of this, the emperor hurriedly said, "I will summon the chief imperial physician to examine you. His medical skills are so superb that he is certainly better than any quack doctor."
"No need, Your Majesty. It would be too much to alert them. As far as I know, I am currently unharmed. This will make the enemy wary and make it easier for me to act."
"It's alright. I trust him. I won't feel at ease if I don't let him see it."
Qin Xuanyu knew that the emperor wanted to see if he was telling the truth. If he refused again, it would only arouse suspicion. So he nodded in agreement.
After a thorough examination, the imperial physician's conclusion was almost identical to that of Qin Xuanyu.
After warning the imperial physicians not to reveal a single word, the emperor looked at Qin Xuanyu and remained silent for a moment.
Qin Xuanyu smiled reassuringly, "Your Majesty need not worry. Evil lives on for a thousand years, but my life is tough! It's getting late, Your Majesty should hurry to court. I'll take my leave now!"
After speaking, Qin Xuanyu bowed deeply once again.
The Emperor held Qin Xuanyu's hand. "Be careful in everything. If you need me, send a message, and I will definitely help you!"
After agreeing, Qin Xuanyu turned and left.
Watching Qin Xuanyu's departing figure, the emperor remained silent for a long time.
After a long silence, he sighed deeply, as if speaking to the chief eunuch, or perhaps murmuring to himself, "If only he could roam the world forever..."
This news must absolutely not be known to those neighboring countries that are eyeing us covetously; otherwise, it will surely stir up a storm.
After all, when Qin Xuanyu announced his retirement from the court, there were those who tried to test him with unwavering determination, but they were forcefully suppressed by Qin Xuanyu's former subordinates, which finally made them give up their ideas.
Over the years, they have done a lot of searching for Qin Xuanyu's whereabouts. If they find out, it will be another bloody battle.
Qin Xuanyu's former subordinates will likely also be affected, and the situation will be unfavorable to them.
Seeing the emperor's worried expression, the head eunuch comforted him as he helped him dress, "Your Majesty, everyone has their own destiny. It can only be said that His Highness Prince Qin is not destined for this fate."
The emperor waved his hand, "Let's go, let's go to court!"
At this moment, Qin Xuanyu, who had left the palace, paid no heed to the emperor's inner turmoil.
He stood atop the hill, gazing at the faint light of dawn breaking through the sky, knowing in his heart that some things were bound to change.
"Your Highness, what about His Majesty..." Shadow Blade was still somewhat worried.
"Don't worry, he's probably feeling conflicted and uneasy right now. He'll calm down for a while, so there's no need to keep an eye on him for now. I have another matter for you to handle..."