The Dragon's Flower Vol 6 - Vol 9 (END)

Vol 8 Chap 255 - Waiting for Jing Ke's return

XH 255 - Waiting for Jing Ke's return

Advisor Yang looked on as his one and only child walking back and forth before their manor's front gate. The gatekeepers stood with straighter backs than usual because their masters were right beside them.

"Elder brother, what's wrong with Yang Ling?" Advisor Yang's younger sister asked worriedly. "Is someone important about to visit this humble manor?"

Although she was a married woman, she often dropped by to visit her favorite nephew that always knew what to say to make her happy. Not even her sweet daughter could match Yang Ling's honey mouth. It was because of that, when Yang Ling looked troubled, she was sincerely concerned for him. It was even worrying when the teenager's head never failed to turn towards the direction of any sound he heard.

"He is waiting for Jing Ke's return."

"Jing Ke? Elder brother, does the reason why Jing Ke go missing relates to your earlier visit to the palace?"

An hour ago, Yang Ling had broken all etiquette by infiltrating into the Emperor's private study. It was truly the young Emperor's benevolence that spared Yang Ling from being slain by the Imperial guards for being mistaken as an assassin. Advisor Yang happened to be in the same room when this occurred, and proceed to give his son a severe scolding.

The 21st Emperor cut in the middle of Advisor Yang's tirade and questioned Yang Ling of his reason for barging in without permission. Yang Ling quickly passed on Doctor Bai's message and the Emperor hurriedly alerted the department of defense to keep a close eye on anything out of ordinary heading to their Kingdom.

It was the first time that Advisor Yang learned the existence of the special barrier made of spiritual energy to protect their Kingdom from danger. Moreover, only those with the royal bloodline could invoke it.

Unfortunately, the special barrier could only be activated for one time, as the energy needed to supply it was limited. That was why they need to confirm the danger first before the 21st Emperor will decide whether to activate the barrier or not.

Right after passing the word, Yang Ling was given permission to leave without punishment. He immediately headed back home, with his father following right behind him. Prince Heng and the previous Emperors will be able to advise the 21st Emperor wisely even without Advisor Yang.

Advisor Yang wanted to find out more about how his son was able to receive Doctor Bai's message and was only able to pry out some information after nagging him for a long while.

"Partially. That foolish son of mine places more importance on Jing Ke than the safety of the Kingdom!" Advisor Yang groused, but his younger sister knew his words were not heartfelt.

Perhaps Yang Ling was tired walking back and forth, or maybe he wanted to vent some frustration because he quickly closed the distance between him and his father.

"Of course Jing Ke is important! He's my good brother! And that guy disappeared somewhere without bringing me along! I told him that he needs to bring me if he wants to beat up someone!"

"You still want to beat someone up? Don't create more trouble!" Advisor Yang scolded his son. "Jing Ke is much stronger than you, why would he need your help? He will end up saving your life instead!"

"Father, your words are too cruel! Am I really your son that you are so proud of?"

At his son's shamelessness, Advisor Yang really wanted to grab his specially made thick cane to teach this arrogant teenager a lesson! "I will be proud of you if you manage to control your mouth! Yapping so much without any noble bearing, you only know how to bring embarrassment to our family!"