Chapter 398: A Boor Who Walked Out Of A Small Place
Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations
Xiaoxiao and Rong Yan looked at each other and smiled. If he knew that the delicacies that kept seducing him were specially prepared by Xiaoxiao, he would probably cry.
While waiting outside the capital, Rong Yan instructed the Yun Guards, “From today onwards, keep an eye on Chernan’s movements. Don’t miss out about who he sees, what he collects, or what birds fly out of his residence!
“Yes!”
Tens of thousands of troops were not allowed to enter the Imperial Capital without orders, so they had to wait outside the city for the imperial order. The Emperor had long received the news of Rong Yan’s triumphant return, so he quickly ordered people to open the city gate to welcome the soldiers back!
The streets of the Imperial Capital were filled with citizens who were sincerely cheering. Amidst the orderly “Welcome back, General Xiao”, another voice became clearer—
“Welcome back, Third Prince!”
“Welcome back, Third Prince!”
“Welcome back, Third Prince!”
The commoners no longer had to worry about the pain of the war, nor did they have to worry about the heavy taxes. Hence, at this moment, they were really happy and grateful to Xiao Ran and Rong Yan for bringing peace to Great Xia and the world.
Xiao Ran was used to such enthusiasm. What was rare was that she realized that Rong Yan was actually not afraid of honor or disgrace. He rode steadily on the horse and even looked at Xiaoxiao’s carriage from time to time, as if he was worried that she would be frightened.
This child really treated their Xiaoxiao as a treasure quite good.
Perhaps fate was really predestined, just like how she and Gu Chang’an were previously. Now, it was the same with Ah Yan and Xiaoxiao.
She was born into a family of generals. Although Gu Chang’an was born into a scholarly family, he chose to be a chef. It was already amazing enough that the two of them, who originally seemed to have nothing to do with each other, could get together.
However, as a prince, Ah Yan actually met and fell in love with Xiaoxiao, who was far away in Xijiang County. Coincidentally, this child was their long-lost daughter. It had to be said that fate was unpredictable. Fate was indescribably wonderful.
Xiao Ran was in a good mood. Even Chernan, who was following behind her and ruining the scene, was no longer so revolting. Especially when his appearance was just to confirm Xiongnu’s failure.
The commoners were not as friendly to Chernan as they were to the two generals. If not for the fact that they were afraid of accidentally hitting their own generals, they would have thrown rotten vegetables and rotten eggs in his face.
To be honest, Chernan had never seen the commoners so enthusiastic in his life.
In Xiongnu, there were many people who were afraid of him and even more people hated him. However, on careful thought, there were really very few people who sincerely loved and protected him.
Xiongnu advocated strength. Everyone submitted to whoever had the strongest fist. He had received such an education since he was young. He fought for power, killed his brothers, and killed his father in order to stand at the highest point of power and receive the admiration and reverence of tens of thousands of people. Even though there was more fear in that reverence.
He had never doubted his pursuits in the past, but at this moment, he seemed to be a little envious of Xiao Ran and Rong Yan. It was probably a very blissful thing to be sincerely liked.
Of course, this envy only lasted for a moment. In his opinion, if Xiongnu could be as rich as Great Xia, they naturally did not have to hang their heads on their waists all day.
The people of Great Xia did not go hungry, nor did they have the cold and scorching heat of the desert. Of course, they could smile so happily.
If the Xiongnu had rich land and if the Xiongnu people did not have to worry about survival, they could also be so happy.
With this thought in mind, Chernan remained silent all the way until he saw the Emperor of Great Xia.
The Emperor of Great Xia was different from the king of Xiongnu. In his memory, Chernan felt that his father was a cruel old man. Although he did not hit or scold them, he never had a good expression. He scolded and killed people every day.
However, the Emperor of Great Xia was different. He looked more like a scholar who liked to read. He looked like a gigolo. The Third Prince was exactly the same as him. His words were also genteel and annoying. As expected of the Emperor of Great Xia.
An Emperor who looked like a scholar probably only had to sit in the palace to eat snacks and drink wine every day. Look at his thin arms and legs. Other than pens, what else could he carry? He could kill a few of them with a wave of his curved saber.
Chernan pursed his lips and felt heartfelt. However, this Emperor looked like a gentle and soft persimmon. He might be much easier to control than his son. The Emperor of Great Xia was really a completely different type from his father, who had already ascended to heaven. If his father was still alive, he would definitely slap him and scold him for being trash the moment he saw him.
Oh, this was only if he lost. If he won, it would probably be a slap. Why was he so smug when he had yet to defeat Great Xia?
Tsk, it was really infuriating to think about it. When he took down Great Xia and had a vast land and countless farmlands, he could also pretend to be very cultured in the future.
Thinking of this, he went forward and cupped his hands at the Emperor of Great Xia. He said in Xiongnu language, “Greetings, Emperor of Great Xia. I am the Second Prince of Xiongnu.”
The Emperor maintained the posture of talking to Rong Yan just now and only gave him a look. Then, he asked calmly, “Yan’er, didn’t you take the time to teach him the etiquette of Great Xia?”
Rong Yan replied, “Yes, but he’s too stupid to learn it.
The Emperor sighed. “Forget it. A boorish person who came out of a small place can’t be expected to be very smart.”
Chernan:… He’s still here! Do they think he can’t understand Great Xia’s language?
Sigh, that’s not right. These two people were deliberately saying it for him to hear. He wanted to take back his words. The Emperor of Great Xia was even more evil than his son! He even dared to insult people in front of them!
However, he had just pretended not to know Great Xia’s language, so he couldn’t shoot himself in the foot now. He could only swallow his anger until the people of Great Xia suggested reading the surrender letter.
Chernan rolled his eyes and glanced at the strategist beside him. The latter immediately stepped forward. “It’s like this, Your Majesty. We still have a little suggestion regarding the contents of the alliance.
Rong Yan glanced at the two of them and removed the Azure Frost Sword from the hilt. At the same time, Xiao Ran knelt on one knee with him and said loudly, “Your Majesty, the too.ooo-strong army is still in a battle-ready state. Your official/son requests the decree to continue guarding the border. If Xiongnu makes any abnormal movements again, we will kill our way into their capital!”
Chernan and the strategist:…
However, the Emperor was not stupid. He and Xiao Ran were once senior brothers and sisters, and he had long known what kind of person Chernan was in the past few days of correspondence. Hence, he pretended to think. “It’s not impossible.”
Chernan kicked the strategist away. “What nonsense are you spouting? Who asked you to talk so much! I’m not strict with my subordinates. I’ve embarrassed myself in front of everyone.”
The strategist thought quickly and reacted quickly. “What I mean is that it s inconvenient to transport the iron ore. I wonder if it can be delivered in batches?”
The Emperor did not answer her question. “Yo, so you can speak the language of Great Xia..”
