LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 11 - The Lonely Soul in the Snow!Deep Brotherly Affection!
Chapter 11: The Lonely Soul in the Snow! Deep Brotherly Affection!
Accompanying Zhu Biao was a tall, heroic-looking young man. Zhu Biao wore a robe with four-clawed dragon designs. The young man also wore a splendid garment. The two shared some resemblance in their facial features.
As they walked in the snow, they conversed freely. Four attendants dressed in sturdy clothes followed behind them.
Zhu Biao, with a slightly solemn expression, said, “Fourth Brother! You must be prepared for your journey to Taijing City for your fiefdom. After the Empty Seal Incident, tens of thousands were implicated and executed. Father is sending you to your fiefdom for your own good. To prevent you from being attacked by the court officials! However, after you go to Taijing City, you can only return to Jinling once a year! Our chances of meeting will be few from now on!”
The heroic young man, upon hearing Zhu Biao’s words, showed a trace of reluctance on his face.
“Big Brother! Among all the brothers, my fiefdom assignment is already considered late. I understand Father’s care for me. But the Empty Seal Incident implicated too many people! After I leave, I’m afraid some in the court might still act in secret. Big Brother, you must take care of your health, don’t overwork yourself!”
Zhu Biao nodded slightly upon hearing this.
He extended his right hand, opening it in the cold wind. A few snowflakes fell into his hand.
Zhu Biao quietly said, “Fourth Brother! In this cold wind, some snow is normal! But our Ming Dynasty has only been established for fifteen years! And already there are so many parasites in the country! If we let them be! I’m afraid our Ming Dynasty will follow the same path as the Yuan Dynasty! I can endure hardship and exhaustion, it’s nothing! No matter how hard or tiring, can it be harder than what Father endures? Sigh …
“Since Mother passed away, Father seems to have aged several years overnight. Although he doesn’t say it, he is very reluctant for you to go to Taijing City for your fiefdom! In the future, during the holidays, you must personally choose some gifts for Father!
“When people get old, they become nostalgic and want to enjoy familial happiness, often gathering with their children and grandchildren. But our royal family is not like ordinary families. In terms of familial happiness, we are even worse off than ordinary families! Both you and I! Must contribute to the Ming Dynasty. These are responsibilities we cannot shirk!”
The young man in splendid clothes stopped and respectfully clasped his hands towards Zhu Biao.
“I will heed Big Brother’s teachings!”
Seeing this, Zhu Biao smiled and pulled the young man’s arm, leading him forward.
“This year’s snow seems heavier than in previous years! The mountain road is difficult to walk. Today, let’s first pay respects to Mother. After all, you are leaving. We should inform Mother. We brothers were born of the same mother! Mother always worried most about you during her lifetime. After paying respects to Mother, you should come with me to see Xiongying! When Xiongying was alive, he loved to pester you to teach him horse riding! Unfortunately … his life was short …”
At this point, Zhu Biao’s eyes couldn’t help but redden.
The young man in splendid clothes held Zhu Biao’s arm, remaining silent.
At this moment, the wind and snow intensified!
Zhu Biao tightened his cloak.
In the distance, a large mountain dog stood on the hill, gazing at them. The young man in splendid clothes saw the large mountain dog, pointed, and said to Zhu Biao, “Big Brother! Look! There’s a large mountain dog over there! It has such good fur and strong bones! In this icy world, there’s such a majestic mountain dog! I wonder who owns it!”
Zhu Biao’s attention was diverted by the young man’s words.
He also looked at the hill. The large mountain dog stood there in the cold wind, looking quite imposing!
What Zhu Biao and the young man in splendid clothes couldn’t see was, beside the large mountain dog, stood a boy in Daoist robes!
The boy’s face was calm, his eyes slightly moist.
“Damn it … The cold wind is stinging my eyes! Why does it make me look like a lonely ghost!”
The boy didn’t watch Zhu Biao and the young man in splendid clothes leave. Instead, he softly said to the large mountain dog, “Let’s go! Da Huang!”
Da Huang turned its head and quickly ran down the hill! Kicking up a flurry of snow!
Zhu Xuanji followed behind Da Huang. He looked back at the two brothers in the snow, feeling a bit emotional. It was rare in the royal family to see such brotherly affection.
If he hadn’t misheard, that heroic young man in splendid clothes should be his fourth uncle, Zhu Di!
Without thinking too much, he had already stepped into the immortal path. There was a clear distinction between immortals and mortals.
Zhu Biao, his nominal father, couldn’t see him. Perhaps this was a way to sever earthly ties! However, he made a new discovery today. His nominal father Zhu Biao and fourth uncle Zhu Di could actually see Da Huang!
This meant, in front of outsiders, except for himself and the buildings created by the system, others couldn’t see them. Those spirit pets he had enlightened, could still be seen by others.
In this case, it wasn’t too bad! In the future, he could pretend to be a deity, scare some people!
It wasn’t impossible!