PDLP Chapter 490 Phoenix Flying 12
Chapter 490 Phoenix Flying 12
Under Hang Jinnian's extreme measures, the situation became increasingly tense.
At this time, the emperor's previous investigation into his first wife, Yu's youngest son, finally yielded results.
Fu Feng sat in the carriage under the escort of the emperor's secret guards.
The secret guard rode on his horse, approached the window, and said solemnly and seriously: "Your Highness, when you meet His Majesty, you must not look directly at His Majesty for too long. You must bow your head slightly to show respect."
Fu Feng nodded and listened attentively.
The secret guard continued to instruct: "The ceremony must be performed in a proper manner. Hold your hands together and bend moderately, not too deep or too shallow."
Fu Feng replied softly: "I remember it."
"When answering His Majesty's questions, you must speak loudly and clearly, and don't hesitate." The secret guard's tone became more serious.
Fu Feng's eyes were firm, and he responded, "I understand."
"Also, if His Majesty grants you a seat, you should first thank him and then sit down slowly. You must not be hasty or rude in the slightest."
Fu Feng nodded again and said, "Thank you for your teaching. I will not make any mistakes."
The secret guards could not help but feel more appreciative when they saw that Fu Feng understood immediately and acted in a very calm manner.
The carriage finally stopped slowly in front of the palace gate, and Fu Feng followed the guidance of the secret guards and walked towards the emperor's bedroom.
The emperor was waiting for Fufeng in a side hall of the bedroom. The decoration here was simple and solemn, with smoke rising from the incense burner, exuding a faint scent of sandalwood.
Fu Feng stepped into the hall and immediately saw the emperor sitting on the dragon throne.
The emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, looking dignified yet expectant.
Fu Feng followed the instructions of the secret guard and bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty."
The emperor nodded slightly, motioned Fu Feng to stand up, and said, "Child, come closer so I can take a good look."
Fu Feng moved forward as he was told, his steps steady and firm, each step neither too fast nor too slow, just right.
The emperor looked at him softly and asked, "Have you ever been wronged outside these years?"
Fu Feng bowed his head, his expression respectful but calm, and replied: "Your Majesty, I have never been wronged. Thanks to the careful care of the general, I am doing well."
The emperor sighed softly, "I am sorry for you and your mother. Since I have called you here today, you are my child. Don't call yourself a 'commoner' anymore."
Fu Feng hurriedly bowed and replied politely, his eyes sincere and firm: "Your Majesty, please don't say that. You are responsible for the great responsibility of the world, and I dare not complain."
A trace of relief flashed in the emperor's eyes: "I heard that you have read a lot of books in the General's Mansion. Do you have any opinion on the current rumors about the crown prince?"
Fu Feng was slightly startled, and instantly realized that this was a test from the emperor.
He calmed himself down and carefully considered his words, saying, "Your Majesty, I have lived outside the palace for a long time and know very little about what is going on in the palace. But I believe that rumors stop at wise men. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince behaves properly, these rumors will be easily dispelled."
The emperor stared at Fu Feng with deep eyes, as if trying to see through his thoughts: "What if this rumor is not groundless?"
Fu Feng took a deep breath and bowed again, saying, "Your Majesty, I have just returned to the palace and am not familiar with many matters, so I dare not speak rashly. But if it is true, I believe Your Majesty will have a wise judgment and will be able to distinguish right from wrong, give justice to the Crown Prince, and give an explanation to the world."
The emperor was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "You are cautious."
Fu Feng lowered his head quickly and said, "I dare not speak carelessly in front of Your Majesty, for fear of making mistakes."
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking: "Then according to your opinion, if the prince is really at fault, what should be done?"
Fu Feng replied, "I think that a country has its own laws and a family has its own rules. If His Royal Highness is indeed at fault, he should be punished according to the law to rectify the government. But we also need to find out the truth and not wrongly accuse His Royal Highness."
The emperor had a complicated expression, but he didn't say anything. He just waved his hand and said, "You still call me 'Your Majesty'. It's really a bit strange. The prince is also your brother. This country will be his in the future, and all the women in the world will be his. In this case, he is not wrong. What do you think?"
Fu Feng's expression remained unchanged, and he said respectfully, "Father, I have just returned to the palace, and I have not been with you for long, so I dare not speak lightly. However, I know that as a child of the royal family, I should put the country and the people's welfare first. If the prince brother is truly innocent, he should be cleared of all charges to reassure the people; if he is indeed at fault, he should be punished according to the law to set things right. As for women in the world, I believe that true love is precious, not taking them by force."
The emperor's eyes were more inquiring, and he said, "You see things clearly."
Fu Feng bowed slightly, "Your Majesty, I am just following my heart."
The emperor nodded slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Fufeng, I have decided to let you return to your ancestral home. From now on, your surname will be Hang and your name will be Fufeng. I will announce it to the world so that everyone knows your identity."
Fu Feng was calm inside, but his face was slightly happy. He quickly knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thank you, father. I will live up to your expectations, be loyal to the royal family, and work for the benefit of the people."
The emperor raised his hand to signal him to stand up, and then said: "I will arrange a special teacher for you to teach you court etiquette and how to govern the country. You must study hard and familiarize yourself with court affairs as soon as possible."
Fu Feng replied solemnly: "I will follow my father's teachings and work hard."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction: "After some time, I will allow you to officially join the royal family. Before that, you must be careful in what you say and do, and don't make any mistakes."
Fu Feng bowed again: "I understand, and I will be careful."
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment and then said, "Come here, call the Imperial Observatory."
Soon, an official from the Imperial Observatory came hurriedly and knelt down to salute: "Your Majesty."
The emperor said bluntly: "I want you to calculate an auspicious day for Fufeng to be admitted into the royal family."
The official of the Imperial Observatory quickly responded: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my best."
The official from the Imperial Observatory took out tortoise shell and yarrow from his bosom, his face solemn and focused.
He first placed the tortoise shell on the table and roasted it gently with fire, muttering something as if communicating with the gods of heaven and earth.
As the temperature rises, tiny cracks gradually appear on the tortoise shell.
The officials of the Imperial Observatory opened their eyes wide, carefully observing the direction and shape of the cracks, with their brows furrowed, as if they were interpreting the mysterious will of heaven from these intricate patterns.
Then, he picked up the yarrow again, put his hands together, prayed devoutly to the sky, and then began to divide the yarrow into two groups of yin and yang, constantly arranging and combining them.
Each distribution was done with extreme caution, slow and solemn movements.
The air around him seemed to become heavy, with only his light breathing and the subtle sound of the yarrow rubbing against each other.
After a long time, the official from the Imperial Observatory finally stopped moving, with beads of sweat on his forehead.
He knelt again and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have calculated repeatedly based on the cracks on the tortoise shell and the image of the yarrow. The fifteenth day of next month will be a full moon and bright stars, which is a very auspicious day. On this day, the yang energy is strong, the yin energy is peaceful, and the energy of heaven and earth blends harmoniously. It is most suitable for your Highness to join the royal family. It will ensure that the blessings of our royal family will continue and prosper."
The emperor nodded slightly and said, "If there is a misjudgment, I will not forgive it easily."
The official of the Imperial Observatory kowtowed immediately and said, "I guarantee with my own head that there is absolutely no mistake. I hope Your Majesty can rest assured."