Master Yan, worthy of being a remarkable talent, immediately became obedient, smoothly rolling out.
That night, Fu Shen was so angry he couldn’t sleep, his leg wound throbbing. He tossed and turned, Yan Xiaohan’s words echoing in his mind.
He actually wanted to ask: If it were someone else, out of friendship, would you also bring them home, carefully nurse them, stay by their bedside, and persistently remind them to take medicine?
Would you also whisper in their ear, grinding your teeth, asking “Why didn’t you fight back”?
At the beginning of spring, the city was filled with travelers, and a group of handsome young gentlemen rode into the city on horseback, drawing countless gazes. Some bold women threw silk handkerchiefs or various colored flowers at the crowd, creating a spectacle, causing the citizens to stop and gather.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from behind, and the armored imperial guards rushed into the city, with the crowd automatically making way. The leader shouted, “The imperial carriage is passing, bystanders retreat!”
The crowd converged in front of Fu Shen, with those in front continuously retreating, while those behind were unaware of what was happening, causing a sudden congestion. As the imperial guards were about to charge forward, Fu Shen hurriedly turned his horse to avoid them. Unexpectedly, as he shifted, he narrowly avoided a flower thrown towards the back of his head.
The flower seemed to have eyes, dodging Fu Shen and flying directly towards the face of an imperial guard on horseback. The thrower must have used tremendous force, and Fu Shen even thought he heard the sound of the wind breaking.
“I’m doomed,” he thought helplessly.
The imperial guard caught the flying flower and looked over in surprise. Fu Shen reacted quickly, immediately pulling up his sleeve to cover his face.
Before another word could be spoken, the imperial carriage entered the city gate, with the guards clearing the way and the citizens kneeling. Fu Shen and his group, all sons of noble families, happened to kneel at the very front.
Emperor Tai also noticed this group of outstanding young men and specially stopped to inquire.
