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All eyes turned toward the sky as the Divine Bird White Crane descended into the camp. A man leaped down from its back. He wore a plain robe of coarse cloth, cloth shoes on his feet, and two swords strapped to his back. He was slightly plump, with fair skin, radiating an odd mix of dignity and warmth.
It was none other than Emperor Zhao Kuangren of the Great Song. The crowd was stunned.
Why did he come back?
“What are you doing here?” Li Yiyun stepped forward coldly, and blocked his path without any courtesy. “Master doesn’t want to see you. Go back to your throne and enjoy your riches and glory.”
“Second Brother, mind your manners!” Kou Zhengyang quickly stepped in, pulling Li Yiyun behind him. He bowed respectfully to Emperor Zhao Kuangren and said, “Your Majesty, this is a place of great peril. Since you’ve already departed, you should not entangle yourself in this matter again.”
He could somewhat understand Zhao Kuangren. As emperor, Zhao had to weigh the legacy of his ancestors and the welfare of his people. He couldn’t afford to act out of emotion or personal bias. Sometimes, one’s role dictated their sphere of influence, regardless of right or wrong.
Zhao Kuangren cupped his hands...
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