Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Chapter 212 The Imperial Capital

The fierce sun jade sculpture travels ten thousand li in a day.

Such speed cannot be said to be slow.

But the Great Qian Dynasty was really too vast; even at the pace of the fierce sun jade sculpture, it took a full seven days and nights to reach the destination.

Sitting on the back of the fierce sun jade sculpture.

Passing through the thick clouds, the fierce sun jade sculpture was rapidly descending, and the scene below also appeared before everyone. Yang Ling said with a smile, "The imperial capital is up ahead!"

Everyone looked in that direction.

They could see on the horizon...

A massive city that occupied nearly half of the horizon, akin to a black dragon lying across the land, stretching for hundreds of miles. Yang Ling's voice resonated in everyone's ears, "Our Great Qian Dynasty's imperial capital is eight hundred sixty-nine kilometers long, seven hundred eighty-five kilometers wide, with a permanent population exceeding one billion..."

Hisss!

Everyone couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

As they drew closer to the imperial capital, dark shadows flew out from within the royal city.

At least ten dark shadows grew closer.

"No need to worry, those are the Imperial Guards of the imperial capital!" Yang Ling said.

Moments later.

The dozen or so dark shadows appeared before them, indeed ten Golden Core Realm experts, with the leading person being a First Layer of Tao Tribulation Realm. He obviously recognized Yang Ling and saluted, "Subordinate Ye Chao, greets Your Highness!"

"General Ye, you have worked hard!"

Yang Ling smiled and, pointing at Xiao Yi and the others, said, "They are Father Emperor's honored guests; please allow them to pass, General Ye!"

Ye Chao glanced at Xiao Yi and the others and nodded, "Please, follow me!"

Ye Chao led the way with ten men, and the fierce sun jade sculpture closely followed behind.

The fierce sun jade sculpture was a flying beast exclusively used by the royal family of the Great Qian Dynasty and was also the only one allowed to fly over the royal city. Nearing the city gate, Ye Chao said, "Your Highness, everyone, I still need to patrol, so I shall leave you here!"

"Thank you, General Ye!"

Everyone saluted him.

Whoosh!

The fierce sun jade sculpture flew swiftly past, entering the imperial capital and landing at the post house.

Crackle and pop!

As soon as Xiao Yi dismounted from the fierce sun jade sculpture, he couldn't help but stretch his limbs, producing a series of crisp sounds.

After continuous travel for seven days and nights, he was truly a bit tired.

Yang Ling twisted his neck, said helplessly, "The fierce sun jade sculpture is very fast, but sitting on it is indeed uncomfortable. If there's a chance in the future, I'll get a suspended carriage – that would be comfortable!"

Xiao Yi looked at him, "Being a prince, don't you have a suspended carriage?"

In their days together, they had become much more casual with each other.

Yang Ling rolled his eyes, "A suspended carriage is worth ten billion silver, and although I am a prince, my fortune isn't as great as yours!"

While it's true that a prince is indeed noble, he still had his father above him!

After handing over the fierce sun jade sculpture to the post house, Yang Ling led Xiao Yi and the rest towards the outside, "You all rest here today, I will go to report to Father Emperor. Probably by tomorrow, Father Emperor will summon you, and then I will take you to the Xiaoshanhe Institute!"

This post house was intended for entertaining state guests.

The decoration was indeed luxurious.

After assigning an individual room to each person, Yang Ling then left the post house.

Everyone gathered in Xiao Yi's room.

Yu Huaxian, Xue Bufan, Yan Mingli, and Lin Bingxin sat before him as Xiao Yi spoke solemnly, "Having you all accompany me to the Xiaoshanhe Institute this time is an uncertain journey, I'm afraid it's going to be tough on you!"

"What are you saying, Xiao!"

Yan Mingli hurriedly waved his hand; with Xiao Yi's help, he had also stepped into the Golden Core Realm, becoming even younger, "It's an honor for Mingli to follow Xiao!"

Xue Bufan stroked his walking stick and said with a chuckle, "As long as Xiao can give me more guidance in the art of alchemy, even serving you in your chamber is no problem at all!"

"..."

Xiao Yi rolled his eyes.

Yu Huaxian said, "Xiao, what do you plan for us to do? I can train troops, but if I'm to be a mentor in the Shanhe Court, I have no experience at all!"

Xiao Yi replied, "Lack of experience can be gradually accumulated. For now, I only have some rough ideas; we'll have to see the state of the Xiaoshanhe Institute before I can be certain!" He looked at Yan Mingli and took out the Storage Ring that Jiang Tai had given him, containing fifty billion silver, "Elder Yan, keep this silver with you, you'll manage it!"

Yan Mingli's face was flushed with excitement as he took the storage ring with trembling hands, "Mingli will definitely not disappoint Xiao!"

That was five billion silver taels!

If he weren't considered one of their own, how could they entrust him with such a responsibility?

Xiao Yi smiled, "Don't be nervous, everyone. It's also my first time serving as the dean, so let's grope our way forward together!" He paused, then said, "Emperor Qian won't summon us until tomorrow, so after dinner, you can all take a stroll through the capital city!"

Yu Huaxian was about to speak when Xue Bufan tugged at his sleeve.

Glancing at Yan Mingli and squeezing his eyes, Xue Bufan cleared his throat lightly, "Xiao, we'll skip dinner, the three of us have some matters to discuss. How about this, you take Bing Xin for a stroll, it's rare for her to come to the capital city anyway..."

Realization dawned on Yan Mingli, and he also said, "Bing Xin, you should go with Xiao then!"

The two of them quickly took Yu Huaxian, who was still in a daze, and hurried away.

"Teacher, Master…"

Lin Bingxin's cheeks were bright red; she couldn't even dare to lift her head to look at Xiao Yi along the way. She hadn't anticipated that Xue Bufan and the others would just leave her with Xiao Yi. Her head hung low, fingers pinching the corner of her clothes nervously, and she said timidly, "Xiao Yi, if you don't want to go, that's okay too!"

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Xiao Yi smiled helplessly.

How could he not know Lin Bingxin's feelings?

It was just that he had Fang Qingzhu in his heart and truly had no desire to start another romance.

But seeing Lin Bingxin's hesitant look, he sighed lightly, "After dinner, we can take a walk together!"

"Huh?"

Lin Bingxin was stunned, then nodded joyfully, "Then I'll go back and change my clothes, and my hair is a mess too…"

Xiao Yi: "..."

He feared it would be a long wait indeed!

True enough...

By the time Lin Bingxin emerged dolled up and ready, the sky had darkened.

Lin Bingxin was somewhat embarrassed, "I'm sorry…"

Xiao Yi waved it off, "It's fine, let's just go get some late-night snacks instead. There's a food street in the east of the city that's very lively at night!"

"Okay! I'll listen to you!" Lin Bingxin said, beaming sweetly.

She was deliberately dressed in a fiery red long dress, with a white embroidered sash tied around her waist, accentuating her slender figure, irresistibly captivating.

After washing up, her hair emitted a faint fragrance, as intoxicating as orchids, stirring hearts and inciting desires, the handsome man and beautiful woman looking like a match made in heaven!

The two made their way to the food street in the east of the city.

Nearly a decade had passed.

The food street hadn't changed much, it was still as bustling as it had been in his memories.

Xiao Yi had always loved this place when his mother used to bring him here as a child.

"Fresh out of the oven, golden donkey meat here!"

"Dragon blood tofu made from this morning's fresh dragon blood, come and try it..."

"Freshly sliced Eight Treasure Dragon Fish, delicious and beautifying..."

"Roasted Tianqing wild ox meat skewers..."

Amongst the cries of the vendors, the entire street was filled with tantalizing aromas.

With a plethora of delicacies on display, it was a feast for the eyes sure to whet anyone's appetite.

Lin Bingxin was looking around with excitement, glancing left and right, holding two skewers in one hand and a bag in the other, her happiness plain to see.

Xiao Yi followed closely behind her with a smile on his lips.

As they walked...

Suddenly, a figure burst out from the crowd and with a 'plop', landed in Xiao Yi's arms. Frowning, Xiao Yi asked, "Are you alright?"

"I'm, I'm fine…"

The girl was dressed in a white gown, about to say something, when suddenly several voices cursed from behind her, "Damn it, where do you think you're running to!"

"You little wench, why don't you hand it over?"

Four menacing-looking men emerged from the crowd, eying the girl in the white dress with malicious intent.

The girl's eyes darted about, then suddenly she pointed at Xiao Yi and shouted, "Brother, give them what they want, I'll be going first…"