Emperor Lord

  In this world, there is no wall that cannot be blown through, especially when it is intentionally spread by those with ulterior motives. After just a couple of hours, all the major aristocratic families in the imperial capital knew everything that had happened on the imperial court today.

  For a time, everyone in the imperial capital was quietly discussing...

  The emperor's marriage was originally a great honor, but everyone knew what the reason for this marriage was, and even more clearly, what kind of princess was being married off.

  Everyone did not expect that Chen Ye had a way to refuse the Emperor, and the Chen family avoided a great disaster. However, since the Emperor has spoken, whether the refusal was successful or not seems unimportant now.

  As everyone has seen, for the Chen family, today's Jiuwu Zun is already running out of patience.

  This marriage is just the beginning, it's a prelude, and also an opportunity for everyone to see clearly. From now on, between the royal family and the Chen family, some people should make a good choice.

  In the backyard of the Chen family's farmhouse, in a thatched cottage, Old Man Chen stood silently by the window, not saying a word, just standing there quietly.

  Behind the old man stood two middle-aged men side by side.

  The middle-aged man on the left, with a strong and fierce appearance, although he is now in casual attire, still exudes an aura of solemnity and killing intent. His eyes gleam with a sharp light, making it clear at a glance that he is a fierce general, and he is the eldest son of the old master, Chen Shun!

  The man on the right looks much more gentle, dressed as a Confucian scholar, with his whiskers flowing down, having quite a bit of an otherworldly air about him, Old Master's second son, Chen Li!

  The old man didn't speak, and Chen Shun and Chen Li dared not make a sound to disturb him.

  The three of them stood like this until night fell and the candles were lit, then they passed the whole night.

  After the sky brightened, Old Man Chen blew out the candle and turned to face his two sons. He let out a soft sigh and said: "Chen Shun, Chen Li, in terms of leading troops and fighting battles, no one in the entire Dahua Empire can surpass me. However, I am not a qualified father, nor am I a qualified subject or politician. This time, I will have to trouble you both."

  "Father, don't say that, we are all one family." Chen Shun and Chen Li hurriedly responded in unison.

  "Oh, family!"

  Grandfather Chen smiled wryly and immediately composed himself, saying: "This time the Emperor bestowed marriage, but Ye Ye used his mother's excuse to push it away. However, the Emperor will not give up so easily. Although I am extremely angry, I have to admit that Eldest Grandson was right - Ye Ye cannot avoid marrying for his entire life. And I absolutely do not want him to marry Princess Xuanling, so..."

  Grandfather Chen looked out the window again, as if he was overlooking from high above, taking in the entire mansion with his gaze. After a moment, he spoke with unwavering determination: "Even if I have to give up everything, until this day, as long as I can make it happen, I won't let Ye'er suffer any injustice."

  "Father, rest assured," said Chen Lie, "we have long known the thoughts of the current emperor. Over the years, I have secretly planned and prepared for many eventualities. Even if that day were to come when we retreat to a life of seclusion in the countryside, the Chen family would still be the same as it is today!"

  Upon hearing this, Old Master Chen waved his hand and that figure suddenly aged a lot... Living in seclusion in the countryside, how could the emperor let the Chens live freely among the mountains and rivers?

  Not long after dawn, a burst of loud reading voices echoed from the top of a house. The voice was clear and still childish, but it was enough to make some old men hear the strong power contained in this voice.

  Reading books is actually similar to calligraphy, with a subtle and profound connection. Great calligraphers, when they immerse themselves in the state of creation, the brush in their hand is something that others cannot take away, this is the realm of meaning.

  Reading is also like this, what is called "reading aloud" is just reciting from memory!

  However, such a voice did not calm down the morning of the Zhen Guo Wang Fu, because yesterday's affairs in the palace, anyone with even a little bit of brains would think about what this incident meant for the Zhen Guo Wang Fu.

  "Good night!"

  In the midst of a loud reading voice, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly came over, sounding somewhat jarring. Even Chen Ye, who was concentrating his spirit, couldn't help but be disturbed.

  "Third brother, good morning!"

  At that moment, his gaze shifted slightly, looking towards the owner of the voice. The young man had eyebrows like swords and eyes like shooting stars, with a sharp aura flashing around him. There was also an air of disdain, though not obvious, yet truly existing!

  "Tonight, are you free? There are a few words I'd like to say to you."

  Chen Ye nodded and came down from the rooftop, looking at him and said: "I don't know what Third Brother wants to say?"

  Third Brother Chen Yuan, the eldest son of Second Uncle, was exceptionally intelligent and insightful from a young age. He often had a way with words and carried himself with an air of elegance. With his innate talents and diligent cultivation, he had already reached the 8th level of martial arts mastery by the time he turned 18, earning him a spot on the Imperial Capital's list of outstanding young men.

  "What happened yesterday has spread everywhere now, so I'll just say it straightforwardly."

  Chen Yuan's voice was soft and gentle as he spoke, with a light smile: "The Emperor has intentions to betroth Princess Xuanling to you, it is the greatest honor for my Chen family, why do you not accept?"

  At midnight, he slightly raised his eyelids, and in his heart, a bitter smile emerged. Third Brother, you are so self-conceited, can't you see the Emperor's intention?

  Chen Yuan didn't respond to Chen Ye's reaction and continued, "The emperor's intention is clear to all the noble families in the imperial capital. You and Grandfather are declining, of course, for the sake of the Chen family, but have you thought that since the emperor has spoken, regardless of whether this marriage succeeds or not, our Chen family will be left with a handle, or... ridicule!"

  "And this humiliation is all because of one person. You accepted the marriage, and the Chen family would have to bear some great pressure for it, but you don't bear it, so does that mean these pressures just disappear?"

  "Otherwise! Since this pressure is still there, why don't you just accept it quickly? Now that the marriage has been agreed upon, at the very least, my family will be imperial relatives. Those ignorant people's mockery and ridicule, do they know the true meaning behind it?"

  Chen Yuan's voice turned slightly cold, saying: "You don't accept, and in the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor, my Chen family will have one more crime. Although it can be said that you refused very elegantly, but your actions themselves are unacceptable. Do you want to see, because of you alone, the entire Chen family being placed in a precarious situation, and even if something goes wrong, the Chen family will cease to exist?"

  "If I were you, Chen Ye, hurry to the imperial palace and take the initiative to ask His Majesty for the hand of Princess Xuan Ling. This is what you should do!"

  Suddenly looked up at midnight!

  In his memory, he had a decent relationship with these brothers and sisters, although not as good as the one with his older brother Chen Xuan. However, Chen Ye never expected that today, Third Brother Chen Yuan would say such things.

  At midnight, with great effort, he recalled his memories and suddenly thought of something...

  At the corner of his mouth, a hint of bitterness and helplessness appeared: "Third brother, you shouldn't have said that. If Grandfather finds out..."

  Chen Yuan Dao said, "I know that if Grandfather knew, he would definitely be very sad. However, the Chen family has reached a point where we can't help but make some changes. Grandfather might blame me, but he will also understand me. It's actually you!"

  "Throughout the Imperial City, everyone is now laughing at the Chen family. Some people are even secretly preparing for it. If you truly care about the Chen family's well-being, marry Princess Xuanling! Otherwise, you will be the sinner of the Chen family."

  After saying this, Chenyuan's mouth corner twitched and he turned around to walk out of the courtyard.

  As Zhenyuan walked out of the yard, about to disappear from view, Chenye stood silently in the darkness, muttering to himself in a low voice: "Third brother, we are born of the same root, why must it be like this?"

  Zhenyuan's footsteps came to an abrupt halt as he walked, without turning his head back, but his voice clearly reached the rear garden.

  "If born in an ordinary family, brothers would unite and hunt tigers together on the mountain. However, as sons of a wealthy family, from birth, we are influenced by the unseen struggles and killings around us. If you don't fight, then there's only death!"

  "You might think it's unfair, but where is there true fairness in this world? Some words are cruel to you, but I have no choice but to let you know that your existence itself is a shame to the Chen family. Now, with such an opportunity, you should feel honored to do something for the Chen family!"

  The words fell, and Zhenyuan strode away!

  After a long while, Chen Ye withdrew his gaze from afar, as if he had exhaled all the internal organs in one breath. His face turned extremely pale in an instant.

  "Third brother, you want to fight, no one will blame you, but I... after all, am your cousin of the same root, how can you bear to do this!"