Chapter 1005
It turns out my older sister was the matchmaker for me and Qingqing.
"..."
Time fell silent.
Even Ye Wanlan, who would remain unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed before her, had her pupils shrink upon hearing these words.
She suddenly looked at Yu Xiheng: "You?"
Emperor Yin!
How could she not know that this legendary emperor in the history of the Great Xia Empire deserved the title of "Emperor of the Ages"?
It was truly unexpected for Ye Wanlan that Princess Yongning was able to be reincarnated in the Free Continent with her memories intact after her death in that previous life.
When she learned that the Great Xia Empire existed in this world, just like the Divine Land she had always protected, she read the corresponding historical records.
This also reveals that Emperor Yin was the youngest and most powerful emperor among the several rulers of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Rarely encountering a fellow traveler, Ye Wanlan specially sought out "The Biography of Emperor Yin" to read.
The more Ye Wanlan read, the more she realized that although they were from different worlds, they were remarkably similar in certain approaches to governing a country.
Emperor Yin was not a perfect emperor; he had a ruthless and cruel side.
He had the world in his heart, pitied the people, and even personally farmed the land, experiencing all the hardships of life.
But when facing the enemy, the word "soft" is not in the dictionary.
The emperors have taken far too many lives.
Not to mention the time when the sixteen princes vied for the throne, and his own brothers secretly framed him, he showed no mercy.
In the following year, he executed more than 5,000 eunuchs and corrupt officials, suppressing the turbulent court with swift and decisive measures, and no one dared to voice any dissent.
There are many records of this in historical books, but it has also been the subject of much criticism in later generations.
Some say he was cruel, a tyrant, and a foolish and tyrannical ruler.
Some say he even killed his own brothers, implying his ascension to the throne was illegitimate.
Some even said that his approach of using war to stop war and killing to stop killing was a mistake, as many soldiers died on the battlefield.
Regardless of the circumstances, he established the Great Xia Dynasty, a foundation for ten thousand generations, and forced the barbarians to withdraw from the five states of Great Xia.
He rarely suffered a defeat in his life.
Although Emperor Yin only lived for twenty-eight years, his achievements still influenced the entire Great Xia Empire fifteen hundred years later.
Ye Wanlan truly admired this.
So she did mention it to Si Fuqing—it's a pity she wasn't born in the same era as Emperor Yin, otherwise she would really like to sit down and have a chat with him.
At that time, she did not reveal her past life to anyone, but secretly cultivated her power by using the imperial mind techniques she had learned.
Ye Wanlan never considered the slightest possibility that Emperor Yin was still alive after 1,500 years.
She had practiced magic and knew that the soul could not remain for long.
Ten or twenty years is already the limit, let alone fifteen hundred years.
But after experiencing the theft of her body and the 999-year time loop, Ye Wanlan believed even the most bizarre things.
"It's true, Miss Ye!" Feng San said nervously. "You...you see, our Ninth Brother has specially changed into a formal suit just to receive you, and the food is all prepared."
"Feng San," Yu Xiheng finally spoke, his tone indifferent, "Step down."
Feng San immediately shut up.
Yu Xiheng shook his head slightly, flicked the dust off his clothes with his fingers, and revealed a faint smile: "My sister is very capable and admirable. Thank you for taking care of Qingqing all these years."
This address made Xijiang's mouth open into an "O" shape.
Their usually taciturn Ninth Brother actually said something like that!
Simply incredible!
Mo Yanwen remained calm and did not seem to think anything was wrong.
Yu Xiheng's ability to command the loyalty of three families and four alliances, along with countless loyal generals, demonstrates his exceptionally high emotional intelligence.
He didn't need to say much.
Using the right words is more effective than saying a lot. Ye Wanlan stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled: "I've heard so much about you, Your Majesty."
The tense atmosphere instantly relaxed.
Xi Jiang and Feng San both breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, this fierce battle was stopped midway; otherwise, who knows what might have happened if it had continued.
Although they didn't know Ye Wanlan's current strength, they could tell that Ye Wanlan wasn't using her full strength at all and was handling the situation with great ease.
“Sister has come from afar, so I must welcome you,” Yu Xiheng said. “Please.”
Ye Wanlan sheathed her sword and did not refuse the invitation.
With her intelligence, she instantly realized that Tan Jingmo and Yun Ying had set a trap.
well.
Perfect timing, her hands were still itching, she hadn't had a chance to hit him properly.
But in no hurry.
As an emperor, Emperor Yin was qualified.
But as her brother-in-law, she still needs to investigate him carefully.
Ye Wanlan tilted her head: "Listen to it."
Yan Tingfeng walked alongside her.
This scene was naturally witnessed by the few people watching from the clouds.
"Tsk." Yunying stood up. "Not satisfying. I didn't get to see the final result."
Tan Jingmo also said, "The timing of the Mo family head's arrival is inappropriate."
"It's obvious that Sister Lan still approves of our brother-in-law." Lu Qingning breathed a sigh of relief. "Everyone's happy."
Yunying narrowed her eyes: "It's not something I'm particularly happy about."
I've got all the sunflower seeds and spicy snacks ready, but I'm only watching half the show?
"Boss, don't rush." Tan Jingmo suddenly smiled and said meaningfully, "I think the second half of the show will start after Xiao Jiu comes back."
Yunying raised an eyebrow and followed his gaze, her eyes landing on Yan Tingfeng.
"Fine, you two grown men have gone too far." Lu Qingning put her hands on her hips. "Let me tell you, if Qingqing and Sister Lan beat you up, I won't try to stop them!"
Yunying said calmly, "It's alright, let's watch the show first."
The older sister has already met her brother-in-law. I wonder what kind of scene it will be when the younger sister meets her brother-in-law?
As the senior disciple, he was indeed looking forward to it.
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Here, at Yu Xiheng's invitation, Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng entered a bamboo house.
Hot food was laid out in the bamboo house, along with tea and wine.
Yan Tingfeng was skilled at brewing wine; he could tell from the smell that the wine in the glass was of the highest quality.
“Miss Ye, our Ninth Brother has been waiting for you for a long time.” Feng San said respectfully, “Miss Si has not yet returned. If you have any questions, you can ask Ninth Brother first.”
Ye Wanlan nodded: "I knew about Emperor Yin a long time ago, and I did mention him to Xiao Qing many times."
“Xiao Wan left too early, and I also regret that she could not ascend the throne in her previous life.” Yan Tingfeng smiled faintly. “Heroes cherish heroes. Perhaps in Emperor Yin, Xiao Wan saw her unfulfilled regrets.”
These words shocked everyone present.
Even Yu Xiheng hadn't expected that Ye Wanlan had such a hidden identity.
Xi Jiang was even more surprised: "So Miss Ye and our Ninth Brother are actually in the same profession. No wonder you always mention Ninth Brother to Miss Si."
Ye Wanlan nodded slightly: "As Tingting said, heroes cherish heroes."
After a long silence, Yu Xiheng smiled and said, "So, you're saying that you were the matchmaker for me and Qingqing, sister."
If it weren't for Ye Wanlan's frequent instruction and demonstration, given Si Fuqing's personality, even though he was the Crown Prince, he would have been extremely difficult to approach.
Ye Wanlan paused, looked up, and smiled.
Otherwise, let's give him another beating. (End of Chapter)