Chapter 478: You Have Amnesia

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

Mi Ti Ya, Balthasar, and Gaspar were again summoned by yesterday's attendant Feiluo to the Royal Palace.

Yu Lin this time did not choose to accompany them openly; he merely watched them enter the palace gates from a short distance, then his figure slipped away silently.

In an unnoticed corner, Yu Lin's perception, like invisible feelers, easily penetrated stone walls and distance, and saw the scene inside the audience hall.

Xi Lv Wang sat upright on his Throne, a smile that seemed warm but was actually false hanging on his face.

He appeared more exhausted than the day before, the shadows under his eyes heavier, as if he had not slept well last night—or had not slept at all.

"Good morning, three sages who have traveled from afar,"

Xi Lv Wang's voice was gentle, laughing as he said, "Regarding the matter you mentioned yesterday, I have summoned the High Priest and the Scribe overnight and examined our clan's ancient Scrolls in detail."

He leaned forward earnestly, "Indeed, as you say, according to the Prophet's Prophecy, that 'Christ'—the one destined to be the King of the Jews—indeed is about to be, or already has been, born into the world."

He shifted his tone, a perfectly measured regret and candor appearing on his face, "However, it is very regrettable that my Priests and Scribes can only confirm that his birthplace is in Bolihengcheng."

"As for which family, which infant... the Prophecy does not specify, and I have no way of obtaining exact information,"

He looked at the three, Mi Ti Ya, his gaze filled with expectation, "Since you three have come guided by the stars, you must have a special connection with this 'Christ'."

"I wonder... whether the three would be willing to go to Bo Li Heng themselves and search carefully? Though I cannot go personally, I am willing to fully support you."

He gestured, and immediately a servant presented several parchment maps and a few heavy money bags.

"Here are detailed maps to Bo Li Heng, and enough funds to cover the three of your travel expenses and provisions."

Xi Lv Wang said generously, "If you can find that 'Christ', I hope the three will certainly return to Jerusalem and inform me."

"I will also prepare gifts and go personally to visit and congratulate, after all... this concerns the great matter of our Jewish people."

These words were sincere and heartfelt, the etiquette complete, making him appear as an enlightened ruler concerned with his nation's destiny.

Mi Ti Ya, without doubt, felt a relief in his heart upon hearing this.

It seemed Xi Lv Wang believed in and supported their search for the 'Christ', even willing to provide assistance.

He immediately placed his hand on his chest, bowed, and gratefully said, "I see! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generous assistance and trust!"

"Your words are indeed correct; to locate the specific newborn, we must go ourselves to investigate."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, once we find that 'Christ' in Bo Li Heng, we will immediately return to Jerusalem and report to you in detail!"

Hearing Mi Ti Ya's earnest agreement, Xi Lv Wang's fake smile finally acquired a genuine, satisfied look.

He nodded approvingly, "Very well, may your wisdom and the guidance of the stars lead you smoothly to your goal."

He did not propose dispatching a guard detachment for escort.

That would be too obvious, likely to raise suspicion.

He needed the three Doctors to be his eyes and scouts, to find the infant that threatened his throne.

"Hand the maps and money to the three Doctors."

Xi Lv Wang ordered, then rose and made a farewell gesture, "Then I will not keep the three of you any longer. State affairs are busy and still need handling."

"Here, I wish the three a smooth journey in advance, and that you may find the 'Christ' soon."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The three of Mi Ti Ya bowed again, receiving the maps and money bags handed over by the servant.

Servant Feiluo stepped forward, respectfully saying, "Three, please follow me."

A moment later, the three, bearing Xi Lv Wang's gifts and instructions, left the Royal Palace full of hope.

Deep within the palace, in Xi Lv Wang's private Qin Gong, the atmosphere suddenly turned icy.

A trusted servant slipped in quietly and reported in a low voice:

"My lord, they have already left; their direction is out of the city toward Bo Li Heng."

"Hmm," Xi Lv Wang, with his back to him, stood by the window, gazing toward the distant Bo Li Heng, emitting a low, muffled snort.

After a moment of silence, he slowly turned, all the pretenses on his face stripped away, leaving only murderous intent and the paranoid ruthlessness typical of an aging emperor.

"Go," his voice was pressed low, yet each word was like iron:

"Send a team of the most reliable, cleanest‑handed people to follow them covertly."

"Maintain distance and avoid detection."

He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "Once they find that so‑called 'Christ'... and confirm the target, act immediately."

"Deal with that infant," Xi Lv Wang's voice showed no inflection, as if crushing an ant:

"Eliminate it cleanly, leaving no trace, and do not involve the three Persians; they are still useful."

He stepped before the servant, shadows cloaking him, "Remember, Youtaidi, now and in the future, there can be only one king."

"That is me!"

"Any usurper who dares to call himself 'King of the Jews', especially this newborn 'prophetic product', is a blatant provocation and curse against me."

"He does not deserve to live."

The servant, hearing the cold command, was horrified, and instinctively looked up, meeting Xi Lv Wang's cloudy yet flame‑burning eyes.

He wanted to say it was just an infant, perhaps merely a prophecy or misunderstanding, to wonder what if it were true? This truly is the Christ, isn't it... but as he opened his mouth, seeing Xi Lv Wang's fierce eyes, he could say nothing.

If he spoke out,

He had no doubt Xi Lv Wang would kill him outright, then replace him with someone new to carry out the task!

Xi Lv Wang seemed to see through his hesitation, his voice even softer:

"Proceed without worry."

"Your family will receive the most generous care from me; your eldest son... I can place him in a high position with boundless prospects."

This is no reward; it is clearly using his family as collateral, forcing him to death or danger!

The servant's complexion turned pale, and the last thread of courageous counsel vanished.

"Yes... as you command, Your Majesty."

He gritted his teeth and added, "I will see to it that it is handled."

He turned around, preparing to carry out this bloody task.

However.

His steps suddenly halted, his body frozen in place.

Because beside the ornate doorframe of the Qin Gong, at some unknown time, a figure was leaning sideways.

"Hello." The person wore a simple robe that clashed with the palace, black hair and black eyes, with a half‑smile on his face, casually waving at him and Xi Lv Wang as if just passing by to say hello.

It was Yu Lin.

"Sorry to disturb you."

"I just seemed to have heard some... not‑so‑good plan."

"Who are you?!"

"This is not something you need to worry about."

His gaze swept over the faces of Xi Lv Wang, whose complexion had suddenly changed, and the stiff attendant, his smile fading.

"But it's fine, I think you probably have 'amnesia'."

"Regarding what just happened, you probably won't remember it, right?"

"Isn't that so?"