Chapter 386 The old king abdicates
Faced with Zhao Changying’s affectionate wooing, Gu Xu felt a little moved, but still maintained a polite posture, nodded and responded: "What the king did today will be remembered by me. I’ll keep it in mind that if there is a chance in the future, I will repay you.”
He knew very well that Zhao Changying’s purpose behind this was definitely to let him marry Zhao Yan and stay here to be Dayan’s future royal wife. .
Seeing Gu Xu's vague attitude, Zhao Changying was not angry. She just reached out and patted his shoulder gently and said to him: "Come to my study later."
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After the dynasty ended, Gu Xu put on the black mask again.
The eyes staring at him quickly disappeared. He turned back into an ordinary passerby again.
Then he followed Zhao Changying's request and came to the other party's study.
Outside the study door, he met Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan obviously practiced martial arts in the morning.
She was wearing a dark red outfit and black boots. Her long hair was tied high on her head. She looked slender with a slender waist and a slender neck.
On her cheeks, there were glistening beads of sweat dripping.
"Did the Daqi Dynasty send an envoy here to find you today?" Zhao Yan asked him as soon as they met. Between her eyebrows, a hint of worry could be seen.
"Your father drove them away and destroyed their cultivation." Gu Xu said truthfully.
"He should really treat you as one of his family members." Zhao Yan said seriously.
But when Gu Xu's eyes fell on her face, she couldn't help but laugh softly, with a hint of cunning in her eyes.
Only then did Gu Xu realize that he had been teased by her again.
Ever since Zhao Changying proposed that the two of them get married, Zhao Yan began to behave strangely, always challenging the bottom line of his tolerance.
If he hadn't been bound by him, sometimes I would have wanted to execute this charming goblin on the spot.
Then the two crossed the threshold side by side.
Zhao Changying is sitting on the chair behind the desk.
He held his forehead with his right hand and put his elbow on the table, looking a little tired.
"Sit down."
He pointed to the two chairs next to him.
After Gu Xu and Zhao Yan sat down, he slowly raised his head and looked at Zhao Yan solemnly: "I made a decision today. I want to abdicate early and hand over the throne to伱 ”
Hearing this, Zhao Yan had a surprised look on her face.
"Why? Is there something wrong with your body?" Her tone sounded worried.
“No,” Zhao Changying shook his head, “My health has long been a problem, but it does not prevent me from fulfilling my duties as King of Yan for a few more days.
“I am just here. I think, except for me, there is no other strong person above the saint in the whole Dayan.
“If I were alive, no one would dare to attack Dayan except Emperor Tianxing himself.
"But after I die, all kinds of ghosts and snake gods may come to Jicheng to join in the fun. After you take the throne, you will encounter countless difficulties.
"So, I plan to hand over the throne to you first, and then Using 'exploring the avenue of ascension' as an excuse, he went to retreat in an underground secret room.
“As long as I stay in the secret room and don’t come out, people outside will never know whether I am dead or alive, and they will always be wary of Dayan.
“Wait for you to become A saint who can stir up the power of Yan State will come to collect my body in the secret room and make my death known to the public. "When then, I can reunite with your mother under the Nine Springs with peace of mind."
"Father, you..." Zhao Yan hesitated.
At this moment, she had mixed feelings in her heart. She knew very well how much sacrifice her father had made for Dayan and her.
He was a king, but he chose to lock himself into a secret room when his life was about to end, and passed away without anyone to express condolences, willingly paving the way for her.
"The day you will ascend the throne will be set in three days," Zhao Changying pretended not to see his daughter's expression and continued to say calmly, "In the past few days, you should seize the time to talk to Coach Cai and Zhu Canjun, Chen Dutong and others communicate a lot and get familiar with Dayan's internal affairs and military situation as soon as possible. If you encounter any problems, come to me.
"I will prepare a list for you and tell you what it is." Who can be reused and who should be wary of.
"Zhao Changqi has been coveting my position for a long time. But he and his son are too scheming and profit-seeking. If time passes, their true colors will be exposed and they will destroy themselves.
"The power of the Fire Temple You must also pay attention. However, Chongli and most of the priests are fanatics who adhere to tradition and may suggest that you make some extreme actions. You have to think twice before working with them. "
Zhao Yan nodded, indicating that she had kept these words in mind.
"Finally, I have one more message," Zhao Changying slowed down and looked into her eyes. He said seriously, "No matter what, I still hope you have a descendant of your own. Only with an heir can a political power be stable. ”
Zhao Yan did not say a word.
She unconsciously glanced at Gu Xu next to her.
But she saw Gu Xu looking straight ahead, motionless, as if he was deliberately avoiding her gaze.
"Yan'er, go and do your own business first." After a moment, Zhao Changying smiled faintly at Zhao Yan, "I still have something to talk to Gu Xiaoyou alone."
Zhao Yan frowned, seeming a little unhappy about being excluded from the conversation, but she still stood up from her seat and strode out of the room.
Only Gu Xu and Zhao Changying were left in the room.
Zhao Changying let out a long sigh, suppressed his smile, and his eyes were no longer calm, but revealed a tired and sad look without reservation.
At this moment, he seemed to have suddenly aged ten years.
"Gu Xiaoyou, are you really the reincarnation of a god?" He leaned forward slightly and stared directly at Gu Xu.
“Maybe.”
“I know that you have your own plans and ideas. I can’t force you on marriage.” At this point, he He paused for a moment and emphasized his tone, "But can you please agree to my request for the sake of my kindness and the fact that Yan'er has helped you?"
"If it is within my ability, I will try my best to complete it."
"After...after my death, take good care of Yan'er for me," Zhao Changying's eyes suddenly became like rabbits Blushed, "Her mother passed away too early, and I was too obsessed with revenge. I didn't care much about her growth, and I didn't serve as a good father.
"Perhaps it is because of being in a lonely place. But growing up in an environment lacking care made her character become so withdrawn and perverse.
"Now, I have to selfishly go to see the Lord of Hell again, leaving a mess to her like this. Countless internal and external troubles need her to solve.
"She...she is really It's not easy.
"Little friend Gu, Yan'er has only opened her heart and shown her closeness to you since she was a child. If you can, help her more after she takes the throne, okay?
"Your talent for cultivation is unprecedented. , the Fire Temple is now only following your lead. With your help, she should be able to gain a foothold more easily.
"This is the last request in the life of an unqualified father..."
Speaking of this, this tall, burly, always majestic man suddenly cried "Wow" At the sound of the sound, two lines of tears welled up from his bell-like eyes like streams, flowing down his cheeks and into his beard.
Gu Xu stood up and said seriously, "I promise you."
(End of this chapter)