Chapter 788

The new court laborer Yan Hao actually has a very carefree personality, as can be seen from how he befriended a Daoist and considered him a kindred spirit. Unable to escape Da Wang's grasp for now, he quickly adapted to circumstances.

Da Wang had him draft the Rebellion Suppression Edict; he offered no resistance and simply complied.

Though I don't understand why this guy is so radical, seeing that Xie Yuan doesn't advise against it, he just goes along and lies flat.

All the way north, what he saw was shocking everywhere, but since the Jin Dynasty has already rotted to the core, he wants to see how this little emperor, who defies convention, will ultimately toss this world into what state! Is it destruction before establishment, to rebuild the rivers and mountains and achieve great unification; or… well, with rebel kings carving up the land and the people unable to make a living, how much worse could it get?!

On the evening of his first day on the job, he made an appointment with Xie Yuan at Pin Hai Lou.

As the lights first came up, the two sat by the window and could take in the bustle of Zhuque Avenue through the clear glass.

"Six months ago, if anyone had described the night of the border commandery of Youzhou to me in this way, I would have thought he was out of his mind."

Yan Hao reached out and tapped the crystal-clear glass window, "Light passes through but not wind, crystal clear and transparent. Before leaving home, I still heard students mention the legend of this object, said to be a foreign treasure. Who would have thought that in Youzhou's taverns, they actually use it, and even install it on the windows."

Xie Yuan was busy pouring himself a cup of wine, and upon hearing this, laughed and said: "His Majesty already has workshops that can produce this, sold at the street end, though it's somewhat green and not yet this transparent. I heard the main ingredient is merely a kind of sand and stone transported from Liaodong Commandery."

Speaking of Liaodong, Yan Hao also admired it greatly. That little emperor actually managed to cross the sea and discover new land! He will never forget the first time he went with someone to the dock to watch a large ship unload snow salt—the shock of seeing such a huge ship and such white salt. Later, when he met him face to face at Zhenhai Palace, he became increasingly convinced that this young man might just be the turning point for this world.

"Since His Majesty can revive Youzhou, I also expect him to revive the Great Jin."

Then Xie Yuan had something to say; he has a bias toward Da Wang, and besides, he is his own disciple, so as long as they don't mention studying, he can list a hundred and eighty of Da Wang's merits.

The two drank while enjoying the night view outside the window, meanwhile listening to Mr. Xie praise his own disciple. As the wine flowed, Da Wang's image gradually grew taller.

Yan Hao accidentally glanced across the street, then rubbed his eyes and pointed toward the northwest. "Have I drunk too much, or is that person……" His face was a bit dark, but his features hadn't changed. Moreover, a person's temperament and bearing—he wouldn't easily mistake them.

Following his gaze, Xie Yuan saw Da Wang's blackened face holding a string of explosive grilled squid in his mouth, while gripping a large handful, swaggering down the street, eating and showing off.

No, he thought that by blackening himself a bit, no one would recognize him?

And who would be a decent person dressing in multicolored patched beggar's garb, yet willing to buy such a large squid?!

He remembered that the explosive grilled squid on Zhuque Avenue was not cheap!

Xie Yuan hurriedly observed behind Da Wang, that stern-faced Ling Zongling was not there, and he didn't even see Wei Er Gongzi's shadow—this ancestor actually ran out on his own at this time?! He quickly pushed the door and called for his attendant nearby.

Anyone who hears Da Wang's major move of withdrawing feudal domains knows this time the world will truly be in turmoil; once the weekly report spreads, public opinion will surge. I reckon those princes who want to assassinate him could line up from Nanhua Gate to Zhi Yan Mountain!

Da Wang, happily showing off across the street, decided to turn back and have Zhu Ti store some hot ones in the Home Garden Warehouse, so that when he leaves Youzhou and gets hungry, he can still eat. While silently applauding his own flexible mind, he saw Mr. Xie's attendant squeeze over!

Da Wang instinctively hid the squid behind his back, his second reaction being to observe the attendant's rear—was Xie Yuan not coming? What misery, to still meet his teacher after school!

He craned his neck to look behind the person, and upon not seeing Xie Yuan, he breathed a sigh of relief, using his oily, sticky paw to pat his chest. Great, it's just a chance encounter!

Xie Yuan in the upstairs private room saw everything clearly, he almost laughed angrily, only able to resent his own eyesight being too good.

Da Wang also just felt relieved for two seconds, when the attendant stepped forward and bowed slightly to Da Wang, smiling and saying: "Disturbance! My master upstairs finds the young master's face familiar, and requests the young master to go to Pin Hai Lou for a meeting."

Da Wang raised his head defiantly: "What kind of eyes does your master have, boy? You've just come to Youzhou, and you have no acquaintances here!"

The attendant's attitude grew increasingly gentle: "If the young master won't listen to reason, I also know some military fist and foot techniques. If it draws the Youzhou Garrison… my master has instructed me, I must not let the military fist and foot techniques I learned in the army go to waste."

Da Wang: ……

Are you saying my lines!

Da Wang entered the private room of Pin Hai Lou holding a large squid, pushed the door, and Xie Yuan and Yan Hao were already standing inside waiting for him.

The two, of excellent bearing and elegant posture, greeted Da Wang with graceful salutations; Da Wang, unbridled, lifted his oily, sticky paw, and a scent of cumin and oil aroma came blowing toward them.

"Free from Ritual."

Xie Yuan: ……

As this guy's teacher, at this very moment, he inexplicably feels a guilty conscience.

Xie Yuan glanced sideways at Yan Hao, thoughtful.

Not urgent, first deal with this current trouble.

"Did His Majesty come out of the palace himself?"