I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

I finally... fulfilled one of Ah Xi's wishes...

Great……

"Second Uncle...Second Uncle!!!"

but……

I made him cry again...

I broke my promise.

A young ruler was newly established, and the Dragon King became regent.

A fierce battle raged, like dragons and tigers clashing; a fleeting moment passed like a rabbit darting through the air.

The shadows of flowers shift as we sit, and how many years will pass in a hundred years?

They tell stories of the past and present, and plot strategies for achieving hegemony and conquering the world.

To know success or failure, right or wrong, you can find it in the words of fishermen and woodcutters!

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"In the later years of the late king's reign, fearing the rise and fall of dynasties, powerful and influential figures, intimidated by the imperial relatives, sought to isolate the young emperor, seize power permanently, and sow discord and sow discord... The Chief Justice was incompetent, and the Chief Clerk was incapable. Now, the Chief Justice Feng Guang, the leader of the rebellious faction, shall be torn apart by chariots! The Chief Clerk Song Bo shall be dismissed from his post and beheaded immediately!"

The newly appointed Director of the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs, Huang Fu, held up the imperial edict and read aloud the first decree issued by the new emperor after his ascension to the throne to the assembled officials.

"..."

The young emperor, seated on the dragon throne, watched as the princes either stared straight ahead, indifferent to the affairs of the court, or silently glared at the floor tiles beneath their feet. He then secretly glanced at his elder brother standing beside him and clenched his little fist with a hint of excitement.

"Gentlemen, do you have any objections to the punishment of these two individuals and their associates?"

The young man looked down at the assembled officials in the hall, his voice cold and indifferent.

"Your Majesty...cough cough...Your Majesty has no objection!"

Lu Xianrong, who had already assumed the position of Grand Tutor, stepped forward first, disregarding his own illness and advanced age, and responded loudly to the young man.

"I have no objection."

A certain immortal who held the position of Grand Commandant also set an example.

The other officials glanced silently at the two who had stepped forward, as well as the empty seats where their former colleagues had once stood, and responded in unison, "We have no objections!"

"That's good. With the bandits defeated, you can all have a peaceful night and enjoy this beautiful summer night."

The young man swept his gaze across the assembled officials, taking in their myriad appearances, and then said:

"The young emperor has just ascended the throne and knows nothing about the affairs of the court. He has been trusted by the late king to temporarily act as regent. If any of you ministers have any important matters to report, please pass them on to me."

"May you all strive forward. For the sake of the Great Yan Dynasty, I hope to work together with you all."

"I will heed the Dragon Lord's words!"

Seeing that no one dared to step forward and defy the new emperor, the young man nodded slightly.

Then came the usual trivia about various local matters, with nothing of importance to report.

"Big brother! Big brother! Wait for me!"

After the court session, the young emperor ignored the calls of the chief eunuch Huang beside him and ran towards the young man, carrying his heavy court robes.

"Adu, don't run too fast, watch your step."

Upon hearing the call, Bai Zhou stopped and knelt down to catch the young emperor.

"Big brother was so impressive just now! Those guys who always upset Father didn't dare to say a word!"

The young emperor put his arm around his elder brother's shoulder and excitedly spoke to him.

"It's just a little trick. First punish, then encourage."

“Take your time learning, Adu. Once you become a true dragon, you must leave the protection of your elders and face the storms of life.”

"Brother, are you also leaving like Mother and Father?"

"...No, I will stay by your side. I will leave when you have the strength and find me annoying."

"How could that be! How could I find my elder brother annoying?"

"Really? Hahahaha... Then you'd better watch out, Ah Du, I use a big ruler to hit people's palms when I teach them!"

"Waaah... I won't bother you if you don't hit my hand, big brother."

"That depends on how quickly Adu learns. I'll test you now. What path leads to enlightenment? What mistake leads to darkness?"

"Hmm...I remember! My father told me...Hmm...The reason why a ruler is wise is that he listens to all sides; the reason why he is foolish is that he believes only one side."

"Hmm, not bad. Then I won't hit your palm today."

"Hey... Big brother is so nice..."

Bai Zhou carried the young emperor away into the distance, gently instructing him as he went.

Seeing this, Huang Fu, who was following closely behind, remained silent and followed quietly.

"Brother..."

"Take a nap first. You have class this afternoon, Lu Qing's class, and A-Du doesn't want to be late, does he?"

Gently covering the young emperor with a blanket, holding his hand, Bai Zhou comforted him, who was still somewhat flustered.

"Um……"

Children fall asleep quickly and deeply.

He waited until he was sound asleep before getting up and leaving during the day.

"His Majesty has woken up. Let's take him to the Wenhua Hall first."

"Here."

After giving Huang Fu, who was serving at the door, Bai Zhou left and headed towards the Zichen Palace.

My second uncle has been gone for a short time, and there are still many things to take care of.

as well as……

Let my friends far away know I'm safe.

My friend, Yu Zhan.

We have been separated for over a month, and I have been thinking of you constantly. However, we are too far apart to meet, so I send you letters to keep in touch.

The family affairs have been settled, and the separation of loved ones should be a time of sorrow. However, treacherous individuals are lurking nearby, and their removal is necessary. The remaining officials must also be dealt with according to their respective favors and punishments. Although I am weary of the tediousness of this task, I have no choice but to carry it out.

My younger brother is still young, and I am also preoccupied with affairs of the court, leaving me no free time. Fortunately, he is sensible and well-mannered, unlike my unruly nature, so I am always pleased to see him studying.

……

Since we parted, I have received no news of you. I wonder where you are now, and whether you are safe or in danger. If you need anything, please tell me, and I will do my best to help you.

I am writing this letter now, taking a break from my busy schedule. Time is pressing and I cannot go into details.

If I receive this letter, I hope you will reply.

Seal the letter and put it inside the eagle's belly.

The eagle flapped its wings, like a shooting star chasing the moon, piercing the sky.

"Ugh……"

With a sigh, Bai Zhou returned to the palace to continue dealing with unfinished matters.

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[Shen Du - Wangxian Tower, a private room on the upper floor]

"..."

The immortals are having another gathering. And this time, the gathering is taking place in a rather impressive location—a famous restaurant in the capital.

This is only because the White Day has regained power that they dare to gather together so openly. In the past, if the true dragons had gathered together, they would have been warned and reprimanded if their numbers exceeded half, which was incredibly annoying.

"As soon as the old dragon died, those insects couldn't hold back and jumped out."

Sipping his tea, the man wielding the sword appeared quite relaxed.

"Ah Xi is really fast. Those insects didn't even have time to react before he crushed them into ashes."

"Those foolish dragons who want to take this opportunity to change their bloodline are going to be in big trouble. In a while, the dragon lineage of the Great Yan will be reduced by a few more."

"None of you got involved, right?"

The elder brother in charge of the operation looked at his brothers and sisters and asked with concern.

“Of course, we’re not stupid, why would we do something to upset him?”

"That being said... but what if Ah Xi finds out about our previous inaction? Will he... be angry?"

Twelve has some concerns.

“We have not done anything wrong... It was Old Dragon who distrusted us first. He stripped us of our rights, so how can we help him?”

Another immortal, who had gained official position in the court, complained about the red dragon.

"If he believed in us like Ah Xi did, he could have lived at least ten more years."

"So you'll suffer in that position for another ten years, right?"

"Someone who can't stand being restrained retorted."

"Let's not talk about him. Let's think about how to get Ah Xi back to that position."

The elder brother still did not give up on this idea.

“You all know that Ah Xi doesn’t like that position.”

"You all know what Ah Xi likes."

Twelve sentences silenced everyone.

"..."

"That being said... but who among you wants to go find Eleven?"