Chapter 1797

Liu Yu walked to the steps outside the Imperial Ancestral Temple, stopped, took a deep breath, and stepped inside.

"You have come!" A slightly aged and weak male voice came from within the temple. Liu Yu turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a black dragon robe and a crown standing not far away. Judging by his appearance, this middle-aged man should share some blood relation with him, at least five or six tenths similar, but at this moment his face was extremely pale, his eyes lifeless, and he looked utterly exhausted.

"Your grandchild greets Imperial Grandfather." Liu Yu hurriedly knelt to the ground. Although he very much wanted to say a few words of gratitude, he could not force those words out. Because the man before him was like a nightmare to him.

"Rise! Do you still remember me?" The middle-aged man pointed to a chair beside him and said, "Sit!"

"Thank you, Imperial Grandfather!" Liu Yu slowly sat on the chair.

"I heard you went to see your Second Uncle Li Chengqian today?" The man continued to ask.

Liu Yu nodded and said, "Your grandchild did indeed go. But that is all. And your grandchild has already persuaded him to give up rebellion. After all, rebellion comes with a price. Moreover, doing so would bring shame to the imperial family."

"Hmm..." The man pondered for a while, then sighed, "It is best that you think this way. In fact, I long ago guessed your Second Uncle would rebel. That is why I originally sent people to assassinate your parents, and even wanted to kill you. Pity... pity, in the end I failed."

Liu Yu was stunned; he never expected the man before him to be his own biological Imperial Grandfather.

Liu Yu suddenly felt this world was full of fantasy. Not only had he lived again, but he had even encountered his own biological Imperial Grandfather.

"I know you must be very strange in your heart, right? Why did your parents pass away when you were young, and why did you appear in the Imperial Mausoleum?" The man continued to explain, "Do you know what happened in between?"

"Could it be..." Liu Yu said in surprise.

"Correct." The man smiled, "The year you first descended into this world, the bloodline power on your body was sealed, because you are the chosen one of heaven's mandate. If you were to awaken again, it would definitely affect the balance of this world."

Liu Yu suddenly understood. So his constitution really was that of the chosen one of heaven's mandate. No wonder he had been reborn into another time and space. Yet Liu Yu was full of doubts in his heart. Since he was the chosen one of heaven's mandate, why had he not obtained the purest power of heaven and earth?

"After I learned your identity back then, I immediately had people find your mother consort. She told me she had once saved you, which is why you possess this kind of bloodline power." The man continued to explain.

"Your grandchild understands." Liu Yu said with sudden clarity. So it was Mother Consort who used her life to save him. Only then could he obtain this bloodline power.

The man continued, "Later your mother consort fell ill and died, and you were raised by me. I knew you were the chosen son of heaven's mandate, so I could not bear to let you suffer. Thus I handed over most of the court affairs to your Second Uncle, and I withdrew from the world. I never, ever expected that your Second Uncle, ambitious as he was, would dare to plot treason."

Liu Yu fell silent; he now knew the full story of this matter.

The man continued, "Regardless, I do not hope you become a person like your Second Uncle. You must strive to become stronger and protect your family!"

Liu Yu respectfully said, "Please rest assured, Father Emperor. Your grandchild will."

"Enough. You go back first. Your mother consort is already preparing your wedding. For these days, just stay and prepare for marriage." The man waved his hand and said.

Liu Yu hesitated for a while and asked, "Father Emperor, how much of your lifespan remains?"

The man shook his head and smiled, "I do not know. Perhaps one month. Perhaps half a year, a year. I no longer care about these things."

"Father Emperor." Liu Yu cried out in grief; he had never seen the man before him shed tears. Liu Yu did not know why he was like this. He knew the man before him was absolutely a hero who stood tall between heaven and earth.

"Enough. Do not worry about me. I am not that kind of coward, nor that kind of person who fears death. I just do not want to live this kind of life anymore, living in constant fear every day, not knowing when I might die. Is that interesting?" The man waved his hand and said.

Hearing this, Liu Yu was instantly speechless. He did not know what to say. He also understood that what this man said was true. In history, many famous ministers died in such an environment.

"Go back." The man said indifferently.

"Father Emperor, your grandchild takes his leave." Liu Yu bowed and slowly turned to leave.

After Liu Yu left, the man murmured, "This day has finally come."

After Liu Yu walked out of the Imperial Study, his face was full of sorrowful expressions. His heart was very chaotic now; he did not know at all what his future would be like.

"Your Majesty, what is wrong?" Consort Zhang quickly ran to Liu Yu's side. Liu Yu was now Consort Zhang's lifeblood; she would not allow anyone to bully Liu Yu, even the Emperor.

"Mother Consort." Liu Yu threw himself into Consort Zhang's arms and cried, "Father Emperor... he... he said..." "What did he say?" Consort Zhang pressed on.

"He said..." Liu Yu choked, "He said he does not hope I become a person like Second Uncle... He also said... also said... many things for me to grasp well."

"Your Majesty, do you really accept spending your whole life like this?" Consort Zhang pressed on.

"I do not accept it." Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said, "But what can I do?"

"You can..."

"Enough. Do not say these things." Liu Yu interrupted Consort Zhang's words, "Father Emperor is already troubled enough; do not add more troubles for him. By the way, how is the wedding preparation going?"

"Everything is ready." Consort Zhang nodded and said, "However, I have one thing I wish to tell Your Majesty."

"Speak!"

"Your Majesty, I feel your marriage is somewhat unreliable."

"Why?"

"Your Majesty, you have never met those Princesses. Nor do you know what their characters are like? What if... what if you are not happy after marriage, would that not ruin your lifelong matter?" Consort Zhang said with worry.

"Mother Consort, I know all this. But what help can Father Emperor give me? Now the Great Chu Kingdom is in turmoil, surrounded by enemies on all sides. If I do not make a sacrifice, how can I bring peace to the Great Chu Kingdom?" Liu Yu sighed.

"But Your Majesty, you cannot sacrifice your whole life!" Consort Zhang said urgently.

"Your grandchild is not afraid." Liu Yu smiled, "Your grandchild has a guess in his heart. Perhaps this marriage can bring a turning point for the Great Chu Kingdom, who knows! Enough, this matter is settled, no need to say more. By the way, have you people prepared the wedding matters?"

"Prepared." Consort Zhang nodded and said, "Today the Princess herself came to oversee it."

"That is good." Liu Yu nodded and said, "You have worked hard; go back and rest well! You have worked hard these past few days."

"I dare not." Consort Zhang and everyone else bowed and said.

After chatting a few words with Consort Zhang, Liu Yu returned to his own sleeping palace. The sleeping palace had already been changed with new bedding and clothes. When Liu Yu passed the spirit tablets of his parents, he could not help but shed tears. He deeply kowtowed three loud knocks and said, "Father, Mother, your son is unfilial. But your son promises you, I will definitely strive to protect the Great Chu Kingdom, protect our family. I will definitely make the Great Chu Kingdom shine with brilliant light."

After Liu Yu got up, he washed and went to bed. That night Liu Yu did not sleep very peacefully. He had many nightmares. He dreamed of his parents fighting enemies to the last moment to protect him. He dreamed of himself being deceived and plotted against by the enemy emperor while negotiating. He dreamed of the Great Chu Kingdom's territory being encroached upon bit by bit...

At dawn, Liu Yu woke up startled from his dream. He found his pillow had already been wet with tears. After Liu Yu got up and washed, he called the guards and maids to prepare to dress up. After all, today was a big day in his life; he absolutely could not be late or have any mistakes. Under the dressing of the guards and maids, Liu Yu was quickly made to look handsome and elegant, like a jade tree standing in the wind.

"Your Majesty, you are truly handsome today." Maid Xiaoyu praised.

"Xiaoyu, you have worked hard today." Liu Yu smiled.

"Your Majesty, you are really killing me." Xiaoyu knelt before Liu Yu, "Your Majesty, as long as you like it, Xiaoyu will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"Xiaoyu, rise! You are also quite tired." Liu Yu reached out and pulled Xiaoyu up.

Xiaoyu was originally beautiful and had received praise from many nobles. Hearing Liu Yu's words now, she could not help but feel some joy and pride in her heart.

The entire Great Chu Kingdom was immersed in peace and joy. Because today was the day of Emperor Liu Yu's wedding. This wedding was not only the wedding of the Great Chu Kingdom's Emperor, but also the wedding of the Great Chu Kingdom's Princess. It also involved another matter. That was the peace agreement between the Great Chu Kingdom and the Great Liao Kingdom.

At this time, the Great Liao Kingdom's Emperor Yelu Kang had already personally come to receive the bride. He led the Great Liao Kingdom's delegation and army to the Great Chu Kingdom. And the Great Chu Kingdom's Emperor Liu Yu had also personally led the wedding procession to the Great Liao Kingdom.

The Great Liao Kingdom's Emperor Yelu Kang, although an enemy of the Great Chu Kingdom, was a very good person. At least he was not as cunning and vicious as some powerful ministers of the Great Chu Kingdom. So the relationship between the Great Chu Kingdom and the Great Liao Kingdom was quite subtle. However, at this time Yelu Kang came to receive the bride also for the peace agreement between the two countries.

The Great Chu Kingdom's wedding procession was very large. It included civil and military officials and the Imperial Palace Guards, and so on. These people escorted the wedding procession forward, only leaving after meeting up with the Great Liao Kingdom's delegation.

At this moment, the envoys and the wedding escort of the Great Liao Kingdom had already prepared everything. Yelu Kang had also prepared for his wedding with the Princess of the Great Chu Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, the territory of the Great Liao Kingdom lies just ahead," Yelu Kang said to Liu Yu.

"Mm!" Liu Yu nodded and said, "Then let's hurry on!"

So the group continued onward and soon arrived outside the capital of the Great Liao Kingdom. Yelu Kang led the officials and troops of the Great Liao Kingdom to come forth and welcome Liu Yu and his party. After a grand ceremony was held between the two sides, they entered the capital to hold the wedding.

This wedding held extraordinary significance for the Great Chu Kingdom. It represented the formal coming into effect of the peace agreement between the Great Chu Kingdom and the Great Liao Kingdom. From then on, there would be no more war or conflict between the two nations. Although the wedding was extremely tiring and arduous for Liu Yu, he was still very happy and gratified. For he knew this wedding was of great importance to the Great Chu Kingdom. The wedding proceeded very smoothly. The Emperor of the Great Liao Kingdom, Yelu Kang, and the Emperor of the Great Chu Kingdom, Liu Yu, exchanged rings and drank the nuptial cups in the witness of many guests, completing this grand wedding.

Afterwards, Yelu Kang hosted a banquet in the palace of the Great Liao Kingdom, inviting the envoys and the wedding escort of the Great Chu Kingdom to attend together. The atmosphere of the banquet was very warm, and officials and distinguished guests from both nations toasted one another, freely discussing the friendly cooperative relations between the two countries.

After the banquet, Liu Yu and Yelu Kang strolled through the palace garden, jointly discussing the future cooperation and development between the Great Chu Kingdom and the Great Liao Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, I very much look forward to the future cooperation between our two nations," Yelu Kang said.

"So do I," Liu Yu nodded and said. "I think we can strengthen economic and cultural exchanges by exchanging envoys, and enhance the understanding and friendship between our two nations."

"I agree with your view," Yelu Kang said with a smile. "In addition, I think we might consider cooperating militarily to jointly resist the aggression of other nations."

"That is a very good suggestion," Liu Yu nodded and said. "We can provide each other with military support and aid, protecting the territorial integrity and security of both nations."

The two walked and talked as they went, and soon arrived at the garden's pavilion. At this moment, a group of maids dressed in white came over carrying tea and pastries.

"Your Majesty, please have some tea," Yelu Kang introduced. "This is a specialty of our Great Liao Kingdom; the flavor is quite excellent."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Liu Yu said with a smile as he took the teacup.

Yelu Kang also picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said: "Your Majesty, how do you find this tea?"

"Very good to drink," Liu Yu nodded and said. "It has a faint, delicate fragrance, very tasty."

"Then that is wonderful," Yelu Kang set down his teacup, clapped his hands to summon a maid, and whispered a few instructions to her.

Soon, the maids presented Liu Yu with course after course of exquisite pastries and cakes. These pastries and cakes were not only beautiful in appearance, but also very delicious. Liu Yu tasted the delicacies while continuing to chat with Yelu Kang. Time slipped by unnoticed.

"Your Majesty, are you comfortable staying here?" Yelu Kang asked.

"Very comfortable," Liu Yu answered. "The scenery of the Great Liao Kingdom is very beautiful, and the air is very fresh."

"That is wonderful," Yelu Kang said with a smile. "I believe the cooperation between our two nations will be very pleasant."