【The Divine Eagle Empire】(Unabridged Volume 3, Chapter 17)

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Chapter 17 Secrets

Wu Tianjiao had never served before. On his first day, he realized how incredibly

boring it was to be the personal bodyguard of the old Emperor Xuanhe. Aside from following him around like a shadow, he stood there like a wooden statue, facing such a wretched

old man . He was extremely unhappy. Of course,

it was a different story if he were facing beauties like the Empress Dowager or Consort Cao; at least it would be pleasing to the eye and soothing to the mind.

Standing in the Qinde Hall for a long time, Wu Tianjiao became drowsy and yawned frequently, the sound so loud that it startled the

palace maids and eunuchs serving in the hall. Eunuch Guo glared at Wu Tianjiao, and if it weren't for Emperor Xuanhe's fondness

for him, Eunuch Guo would have almost cursed him out.

Emperor Xuanhe was reviewing memorials. While the title suggested reviewing memorials, in reality, most were

handled by Chancellor Xiao Hongyuan and Wu Wudi. The memorials left for Emperor Xuanhe were mostly unimportant. Furthermore, the old

emperor was advanced in years and his energy was not what it used to be. He couldn't handle much official business each day, only putting on a symbolic

show of effort to avoid giving the court officials the impression that he was incompetent.

Emperor Xuanhe seemed to know that having a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy like Wu Tianjiao as his personal bodyguard

was too much of a stretch. Seeing Wu Tianjiao standing uncomfortably, almost drowsy, he immediately said, "Tianjiao! You don't need to accompany me all the time. If you

're bored, you can wander around the palace!"

Wu Tianjiao's eyes widened in disbelief. "Your Majesty, you mean… I can go out and play?"

Emperor Xuanhe chuckled and said, "Of course. Making you my personal bodyguard is just a

formality. Once a suitable official position is available, I will transfer you out."

Oh! Wu Tianjiao suddenly realized and said happily, "So, does that mean I don't have to come every day anymore?"

Emperor Xuanhe smiled and said, "You still have to come, but I grant you permission to come once every two days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wu Tianjiao said happily. He was worried that he would have a job and have to accompany the old emperor every day, losing his

freedom . He hadn't expected the old emperor to be so magnanimous and considerate towards him. Suddenly, he felt that this

old emperor was a really good person. He had given him so many cuckold's horns and even made the Empress Dowager his concubine, yet the old

emperor didn't mind at all. He was truly a good emperor.

At this moment, Wu Tianjiao suddenly realized that the old emperor wasn't so old after all, and was quite lovable. He

had been standing there anxiously in the hall, and with the old emperor's pardon, he should hurry out. He immediately thanked the old emperor and left the Qinde

Hall to wander around.

Watching Wu Tianjiao leave happily, Eunuch Guo's expression became uneasy. He said, "Your Majesty! You ca

n't be too lenient with the Golden Knife Prince Consort!"

"Then what do you think I should do with him?"

Emperor Xuanhe glanced at Eunuch Guo and sighed, "I don't know why, but every time I see him, I feel

a special warmth. He makes me feel as if he's my family. I don't know why I feel this way.

It's really strange!" "

Oh!" Eunuch Guo murmured, his brows furrowed, gazing thoughtfully at the palace gate. "Your Majesty! There's something

... I don't know if I should say it or not."

Emperor Xuanhe leaned back in his chair and said deeply, "Dongming, you've been with me for decades.

What is there that you can't say in front of me?"

Alas! Eunuch Guo sighed and said sadly, "Your Majesty, I know your thoughts best. Your Majesty! Have you

noticed that the Golden Knife Prince Consort looks very similar to you?"

Emperor Xuanhe was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Really? I don't think so."

He nodded and said, "You're right, Wu Tianjiao really does look somewhat like me when I was young.

However, I think Wu Tianjiao's appearance is very similar to his elder brother, Wu Tianlong."

Eunuch Guo remained noncommittal and bowed carefully, saying, "Your Majesty! Do you know about Wu Tianjiao's background?"

"His background?"

Emperor Xuanhe was startled and asked in surprise, "Isn't he Wu Wudi's illegitimate son?"

Eunuch Guo shook his head and said, "Your Majesty! I used to think that Wu Tianjiao was Prince Wu's illegitimate son,

but a month ago, when I went to Prince Fu's residence and talked with Wu Tianhu, Wu Tianhu inadvertently

revealed !"

Oh! Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanhe's expression shifted, and he hurriedly asked, "What news?"

Eunuch Guo remained silent, glancing to his left and right. Emperor Xuanhe immediately understood, waving his hand to

dismiss the palace maids and eunuchs, and said to Eunuch Guo, "What news? Tell me!"

Eunuch Guo hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty! According to Wu Tianhu, Wu Tianjiao comes from Green Ridge, and his

mother is a village girl from a mountain village there."

Emperor Xuanhe smiled and said, "I've already heard this; why do you need to tell me?"

Eunuch Guo quickly said, "Your Majesty! As far as this servant knows, Wu Wudi has only been to Green Ridge once in his life, and

that was sixteen years ago when he accompanied Your Majesty on a hunting trip to the Demon Beast Forest. At that time..." " I accompanied Your Majesty

to the Demon Beast Forest."

Hearing Eunuch Guo's words, Emperor Xuanhe suddenly realized, stroking his white beard with his right hand, and nodded, saying, "

That's right ! Sixteen years ago, I did go to the Demon Beast Forest. Are you saying that Wu Wudi fell in love with a village girl from Green Ridge that time

, resulting in him having a child outside? That's how Wu Tianjiao came to be?"

Eunuch Guo was unconvinced, frowning as he said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember, sixteen years ago, in the autumn, this servant

clearly remembers that it was the fifteenth of August, you and Prince Wu went hunting, and when you returned, you brought back a village girl

. Do you still remember, Your Majesty?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

After Eunuch Guo's words, Emperor Xuanhe also remembered, saying, "I recall now. Back then, when Wu Wudi and I

were hunting in the Demon Beast Forest, we shot and killed a Wind Wolf on its outskirts. After killing the Wind Wolf, we learned that it

belonged to a village girl. I clearly remember that the village girl was beautiful and delicate. When I

saw her, I felt an inexplicable impulse, and in my excitement, I even had a reaction, so I brought the village girl back to the camp!"

"Your Majesty has finally remembered!"

Eunuch Guo smiled and said, "Does Your Majesty also remember that you favored that village girl that night?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Emperor Xuanhe's old face flushed slightly, and he seemed particularly excited, chuckling, "That night..."

"But the happiest night of my life... that village girl... I think her name was something like Zhao..." "Zhao Xianxian!"

Eunuch Guo interjected.

Emperor Xuanhe chuckled, "Yes! It was Zhao Xianxian! What a wonderful name! Zhao Xianxian was

truly as beautiful and charming as a fairy, making me inexplicably excited!"

At this point, his expression darkened, and he said, "I originally intended to take that village girl back to the capital, but unfortunately, when I woke up

the next morning, she was nowhere to be found. I don't know where she went. I sent Wu Wudi to look for her, but they couldn't find her either."

"So Your Majesty still remembers that village girl!"

Eunuch Guo said solemnly, "Your Majesty, do you know that Wu Tianjiao's mother was also named Zhao Xianxian?"

"What?!"

Emperor Xuanhe was startled, his expression one of astonishment. He stared at Eunuch Guo, his old eyes gleaming, and shouted, "What did you say?"

Eunuch Guo immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty! Forgive this servant for speaking so boldly,

but came to the capital from Green Ridge. His biological mother is also named Zhao Xianxian, and he is exactly sixteen years old this year. His

birthday is June 15th. Based on this, it

coincides . Your Majesty, it's possible that Wu Tianjiao isn't Wu Wudi's son, but rather Your Majesty's...son?"

"My son?"

Emperor Xuanhe was stunned, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. He was incredibly excited and tried to stand

up , but after only halfway up, he slumped back into his chair, pointing at Eunuch Guo and trembling, "You... are you telling

the truth?"

Eunuch Guo kowtowed and said, "If this servant has uttered even half a lie, I am willing to be torn apart by five horses! Your Majesty! This servant also

learned it from Wu Tianhu. If Your Majesty does not believe me, you can summon Wu Tianjiao and ask him to find out if he is the village girl Zhao Xianxian whom Your

Majesty favored ."

After a long while, Emperor Xuanhe came to his senses and said excitedly, "Quickly... quickly summon Tianjiao... quickly go and call him here..."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Eunuch Guo responded and hurriedly ran out of the hall to summon Wu Tianjiao.

"Wait!"

Before Eunuch Guo could even leave the hall, Emperor Xuanhe hurriedly called him back. Eunuch Guo stopped and turned around.

Emperor Xuanhe said, "Dongming, just summon Tianjiao. Don't tell him anything, and don't frighten him!"

"Yes!"

Eunuch Guo replied and left the Qinde Hall.

At this moment, Emperor Xuanhe had already stood up from his seat, his face flushed, pacing excitedly back and forth in the hall,

repeatedly muttering, "Zhao Xianxian, Zhao Xianxian, Wu Tianjiao, could he be my son? I have a son..."

Before long, Eunuch Guo brought Wu Tianjiao back to the Qinde Hall. Wu Tianjiao had been out for a while, admiring

the beautiful women in the palace, when he was unexpectedly summoned back by Eunuch Guo. His reluctance was palpable.

Seeing Wu Tianjiao enter, Emperor Xuanhe suddenly appeared before him, his speed so fast it

was unbelievable for a seventy or eighty-year-old, startling Wu Tianjiao.

Emperor Xuanhe pulled Wu Tianjiao close, scrutinizing him intently. His piercing gaze was particularly sharp as he asked,

"Child! What...what is your mother's name?"

Huh? Wu Tianjiao was taken aback, completely bewildered, not understanding why the old emperor was suddenly asking her such a question

. Seeing Wu Tianjiao standing there dumbfounded and silent, Eunuch Guo hurriedly said, "Golden Knife Prince Consort, His Majesty is asking you a question!

Why don't you answer quickly?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Tianjiao composed himself and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, my mother's surname is Zhao, and her name is Xianxian!"

"Zhao Xianxian!"

Emperor Xuanhe was even more excited, and said tremblingly, "Then does your family live in Green Ridge?"

Wu Tianjiao nodded and said, "My mother lived in Green Ridge, and later moved to Yangtou Town. I grew up in Yangtou Town

!"

"Come! Child! Let's stay here and have a good talk!"

Emperor Xuanhe pulled Wu Tianjiao back to his seat, and Eunuch Guo took the initiative to bring Wu Tianjiao a stool. Then, at

the palace gate, he took on the role of guarding and keeping watch, leaving only Emperor Xuanhe and Wu Tianjiao in the palace.

Emperor Xuanhe looked at Wu Tianjiao, his mood gradually calming down. He asked softly, "Child! Where is your mother?

Where is she now?"

Hearing this, Wu Tianjiao's expression darkened, and he said sadly, "She's dead! She died of a serious illness four years ago!"

Oh! Emperor Xuanhe's expression changed slightly, and he asked again, "How did you come to the capital? To find Wu... to find the Prince of

Jinyang's mansion?"

He originally wanted to say Wu Wudi, but felt it was inappropriate, so he changed his words.

"My mother asked me to find him!"

Wu Tianjiao said without hesitation, "My mother told me on her deathbed that my father was Wu Wudi, and that I should come to the capital

to recognize my ancestors , so I came! Your Majesty, why are you asking me this?"

"This..." Emperor Xuanhe opened his mouth, about to say that you are my son, but then thought, "Whether he

is my son or not remains to be verified. I cannot rashly claim to be his son!"

So he said, "I just want to know about your background. By the way, is your father good to you?"

This question made Wu Tianjiao even more confused. He thought, "Whether Wu Wudi is good to me or not, what does that have

to do with you? Why are you asking so many questions?"

But the other party was, after all, the emperor. As a subject, he had to answer every question. He said something that didn't mean his heart, "Yes!

My father is very good to me, better than anything!"

After saying that, he cursed in his heart, "Good my ass! He doesn't treat me like a son at all!"

Next, Emperor Xuanhe asked some questions about Wu Tianjiao's mother, which caught Wu Tianjiao

off guard , but he could only answer them one by one. After a long while, Emperor Xuanhe dismissed Wu Tianjiao and summoned Eunuch Guo to his side,

whispering , "Dongming! Go to Cixin Palace and invite Eunuch Li here."

Eunuch Guo agreed and hurriedly left Qinde Hall, heading straight for the inner palace.

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