The Emperor, hearing the commotion, was about to order his guards to refuse visitors when a furious shout came from outside the door, "Get lost if you don't want to die, scram!~"
The Emperor: "......"
The only one daring to curse and rage at his door was likely the young Imperial Preceptor.
A moment later, Murong Taotao kicked open the door and strode in, his handsome face contorted with fury and murderous intent...
Seeing this, the Emperor suppressed his inner turmoil and stood up with a smile, "Oh, Taotao is back! How was your stay at Dashui Village these past few days? I know you're a picky eater and have a sensitive stomach, I was just about to send you some soup..."
Upon hearing this, Murong Taotao frowned, staring intently at the Emperor.
If looks could kill, the Emperor would have died hundreds of times over by now.
"Taotao... Taotao, what's wrong with you?" The Emperor, unnerved by the stare, raised a hand to touch his face.
Had this boy discovered something?
His subordinates had assured him that the kidnapping of Murong Qing was seamless and that Murong Taotao couldn't possibly have noticed anything...
"Someone, quickly get Taotao a set of bowls and chopsticks, and tell the kitchen to prepare a roasted goose and two pig trotters, these are Taotao's favorite dishes!~" the Emperor called out guiltily.
Unexpectedly, Murong Taotao not only didn't appreciate it but walked forward and overturned the dining table...
With a crisp clatter, bowls, chopsticks, plates, and food scattered across the floor, soup splashing out and staining the Emperor's boots.
"You, why are you throwing a tantrum for no reason?" The Emperor took a step back, his face darkening, "Don't think I won't punish you just because I indulge you..."
It's over, it's over. Taotao usually had a bad temper, but he had never been this angry before.
Perhaps that matter had truly been exposed...
Murong Taotao narrowed his eyes and asked through gritted teeth, "Where has Your Majesty hidden my sister?"
The Emperor: "......"
Good heavens, he got straight to the point. How was he supposed to answer?
"I... I don't know what you're talking about!~" The Emperor's eyes darted around, and he turned his face slightly away.
Murong Taotao let out a cold laugh, "Is it interesting for Your Majesty to act in front of me? If you release my sister now, I'll pretend nothing happened, and we can continue to cooperate..."
As he spoke, Murong Taotao took a step forward, exuding a chilling aura, "But if Your Majesty continues to be stubborn, don't blame me for turning my back on you. At that time, even if you beg me, I won't spare you a glance. Please weigh the consequences clearly!~"
As the saying goes, talent opens doors everywhere, but without it, one cannot move a single step...
A top talent like Murong Taotao could make a living anywhere. Why waste his time by the side of this incompetent old emperor?
Hearing this, beads of sweat, as large as soybeans, appeared on the Emperor's forehead...
The pressure suddenly shifted to him, and he didn't know how to respond.
After a moment of thought, the Emperor replied seriously, "Taotao, your sister and I have no enmity. Why would I kidnap her? Moreover, what benefit would I gain by kidnapping your sister?"
"Only you know your intentions and purposes..."
Murong Taotao retorted angrily, "I've already given you a chance, but since Your Majesty is unwilling to cooperate, then we shall part ways from now on!~"
Hmph, this damned Yan Kingdom, he would never return to it in this lifetime...
Seeing Murong Taotao walk away without looking back, the Emperor panicked and quickly grabbed him, "Taotao, I really didn't capture your sister. I can swear to heaven that if I have done anything wrong, then... then may lightning strike me, and may I die a terrible death!~"
As soon as he finished speaking, a rumbling thunder suddenly sounded from outside...
It was a clear day, with not a cloud in the sky and a warm, gentle breeze. How could there be thunder?
Murong Taotao: "......"
"Let go. From this moment on, I have nothing to do with you!~" Murong Taotao pulled his hand away, the light in his eyes growing even colder.
Even if this damned emperor didn't say anything, he could still find his sister slowly.
The Emperor hesitated for a moment before reluctantly letting go, "Then... will you ever return to Yan Country?"
Without the assistance of the young Imperial Preceptor, the Yan royal family's future path would likely be difficult.
It was like a prosperous nation, reaching a certain stage of development, would then stagnate and get stuck at that phase...
However, if there was a wise and capable person to help guide the country, reform, and resolve conflicts, then that country would surely become increasingly prosperous.
"Hmph, a mere unsanitary place, and it expects me to return?" Murong Taotao curled his lips and strode out.
The Emperor: "......"
Had he shot himself in the foot?
Was it still too late to release Murong Qing now?
Yun Sanman stayed overnight in Dashui Village. Upon returning to the county town, he found that Fang'er and Miss Murong had not yet returned, and he began to feel anxious...
"It's just a trip to the market, how can it take a day and a night?" Yun Sanman paced the courtyard with his hands behind his back.
If it came to it, he would report to the county yamen and ask the constables to help search...
Sanman was mainly concerned about Fang'er's identity. After she escaped from Chen Country, the assassins from Yan Country had followed her all the way, wanting to dig up that treasure.
Although the Yan assassins hadn't appeared for a long time, it was possible that two might suddenly show up and abduct Fang'er and Miss Murong...
"No, no, I must report this to the authorities!~"
Yun Sanman muttered to himself and was about to walk out the door when he suddenly saw the young boy who had been looking for his sister last night entering...
"I'm bothering you again, I'm truly sorry!" Murong Taotao stepped forward and bowed.
Yun Sanman looked puzzled and asked, "Is there something?"
Murong Taotao had not rested for a day and a night, his eyes were bloodshot, and his face was extremely weary...
"May I ask if your wife has returned home?" Murong Taotao got straight to the point.
"No, no!~"
"Then where does your wife usually like to go?"
Yun Sanman: "???"
Why was a child like you asking about these things?
Seeing Yun Sanman's reluctance to speak, Murong Taotao frowned, "I've come to tell you that your wife has been kidnapped. Her life and whereabouts are currently unknown. If you know anything, you must speak up so that we can find them as soon as possible..."
As soon as he said this, Yun Sanman was struck by lightning, and he felt completely unwell.
"You, what did you say? Fang'er was kidnapped?" Yun Sanman's eyeballs trembled, and his lips quivered.
This was simply a bolt from the blue.
Murong Taotao nodded, "That's right, she was kidnapped..."