Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 267

Chapter 267: Chapter 265: Feeding the Tiger with One’s Body_1

Following in was a carriage that was not luxurious, but exquisitely crafted.

The common people and noblewomen watching from above were somewhat disappointed. Since the Emperor of Yan entered the city by carriage, they could not catch a glimpse of the most handsome man of the time.

When Yan was about to reclaim Nanyan, it declared that it only intended to restore the legitimate rule of Yan and had no desire to offend Jin. As a token, it offered to send a prince as an envoy to Jin. The residence for the envoy from Yan had been prepared half a month ago.

When Nanyan and Xiliang jointly attacked Jin, the Emperor of Jin was pleased to see Yan and Nanyan fighting, as it alleviated Jin’s immediate crisis. To show a close relationship with Yan, the Emperor of Jin bestowed an extremely luxurious mansion to be used as the envoy’s residence.

However, when the Emperor of Jin learned that Yan had taken Nanyan effortlessly, he felt uneasy for some time.

For this visit of the Emperor of Yan to Jin, the Crown Prince and his advisors decided to invite the Emperor of Yan to stay at the envoy’s residence, under the pretext of letting the Emperor of Yan see his son’s future living conditions and putting his mind at ease.

Inside the carriage, Murong Li, who would be sent to Jin, knelt at the feet of Murong Yu. The eleven-year-old boy looked up at his father’s compassionate face with clear and steadfast eyes. "Father, it is my wish to come as the envoy instead of my second brother. As the legitimate son, I am more convincing than him. My second brother is naturally brave and, given time, will undoubtedly become a great general of our Yan. Being sent to Jin would waste his talents and be of no benefit to our Yan. I, though young and less skilled in martial arts than my second brother, can engage in literary discussions and make connections with noble sons in Dadu. Father, you need not worry about me. I will be vigilant and self-reflective, always mindful of studying and practicing martial arts."

Although he spoke like this, he was still his legitimate second son... only eleven years old.

"You are only eleven, going to Jin Kingdom, with no family or friends. Are you not afraid?" Murong Yu looked at his son’s still youthful face and asked softly.

"Afraid..." Murong Li’s eyes reddened. "But when a ten-year-old boy from the Bai family of Jin Kingdom was beheaded, he was still singing the Bai family’s military song! Such bravery, such courage, I deeply admire! Uncle Nine once said, ’To become a dragon elephant of all Buddhas, you must first serve as cattle for the masses.’ Though I am young and inexperienced, I understand our Yan’s predicament. If I can help relieve Yan’s plight, I am willing to sacrifice myself."

Murong Yu closed his reddened eyes, choked with emotion, and touched his son’s head, coughing a few times. "Good child! The sons of your father are all brave! With you brothers, Yan will not fear... that it cannot become strong! Will not fear it cannot unify the world!"

Murong Li held Murong Yu’s hand, his eyes deeply red. "Father must not worry about me. Please take care of yourself."

Murong Yu nodded and reminded him again. "Remember, when you see Uncle Nine, you must not forget yourself. Your Uncle Nine has risked his life for our Yan. Any mistake could cost him his life."

"Rest assured, Father, I will remember everything!" Murong Li bowed his head.

Murong Yu smiled and helped Murong Li up. "Come, let Father hug you again!"

People say you hug your grandchildren, not your children!

But today, Murong Yu was parting with his son, not knowing when they would meet again. His emotions were hard to suppress.

Murong Yu gently held his son in his arms, tears welling up in his eyes.