Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 740 - 462 How the World Is_2

Chapter 740: Chapter 462 How the World Is_2

Thinking of this, Li Junqing looked across at his oldest brother with a hint of complexity in his gaze.

What the Great Yan under the heavens needed now was not a ruler skilled in governance, but rather a hero capable of quelling chaos.

"Yunqing,"

"I hear you’re planning to go to Japan?"

The gentle voice interrupted Li Junqing’s reverie, and as he came back to his senses, he saw his older brother looking at him with a particularly soft expression.

With slight hesitation, Li Junqing let out a small laugh, half-joking as he said,

"That’s the idea, but with the current situation in Di’an City, it seems you, my royal brother, cannot do without me..."

"Go if you want to."

"....." Li Junqing.

Li Yucheng’s eyes smiled as he looked at the surprise in the other’s eyes, "This trip to Japan indeed promises more safety for you, Yunqing, than staying within Di’an City."

"..."

In that moment, Li Junqing suddenly felt hesitant.

In his childhood, his brother indeed had been very tender.

He would accompany him, running wildly within the palace, secretly taking him out to witness the prosperity of Di’an City.

But as they grew older, and once his brother took over the responsibilities prepared by their father, he also experienced the blood-chilling ruthlessness beneath that gentleness.

His current obedience was the result of being harshly disciplined by his brother before.

"Why do you look at your brother in such a way?"

Li Yucheng paid no mind to Li Junqing’s expression, glanced towards the Palace City, and spoke softly,

"Father’s imperial heart is unfathomable. If a true disaster occurs, it is highly likely that I won’t survive, and if I am deposed, it is also highly likely that you, Yunqing, won’t survive either.

"Therefore, you will be safer away from Di’an City.

"Once everything is over, should I ascend the throne, you can then come back, and it will not be too late."

"....."

Listening to these words, Li Junqing raised his hand and vigorously rubbed his forehead.

He couldn’t quite figure out if his brother was being sarcastic.

Moreover, after what had been said, he felt somewhat embarrassed to simply abandon his brother and flee.

Li Yucheng let out a deep sigh,

"You’re still as suspicious as ever, lad."

As his voice faded, the room fell into silence.

Li Junqing considered how to respond.

In life, there are things one does and things one does not do.

If his older brother truly had his best interests at heart, he couldn’t just run away like that.

But the problem was,

Qian Xi had died at the hands of Xu Changtian’s assassination, and there was now a rift between the two brothers.

At least that was how Li Junqing felt.

He couldn’t help but be suspicious of his elder brother.

Suspicious that his brother already knew that he had deliberately killed Qian Xi, a strong figure, to eliminate the spy by his side.

"Knock knock knock—"

In the midst of the brothers’ silence, a gentle knocking on the door suddenly sounded.

After a brief moment of quiet,

Li Yucheng chuckled and shook his head,

"You needn’t overthink it. Tomorrow, I will present a memorial to Father on your behalf; with those blond foreigners from the sea invading Japan, Great Yan indeed needs a prince there to take charge and ascertain the situation.

"As for now, you should return to the Wang Residence in Palace City first, and I will personally receive Wang Licheng."

As the knocking ceased, the room quieted for an instant. Li Junqing slowly stood up, straightened his robe, and bowed respectfully,

"Yes, I shall take my leave first, Yunqing."

With that said,

Li Junqing walked slowly toward the door.

"Wait."

Just as he took a couple of steps, the gentle voice behind him made Li Junqing pause,

"Is the Third Young Master from the Prime Minister’s Mansion who headed south with you truly dead?"

Upon hearing this, Li Junqing shivered slightly, half-turned his body, and said softly,

"Though I did not witness it myself, it’s most likely that he is dead. Surviving the assassination by a Semi-Saint and four of Mortal Transcendence, Lou Ji probably couldn’t protect him."

Li Yucheng slowly lowered his eyelids and sighed softly,

"Indeed, brother, I had previously arranged for the Shadow Guard to investigate Huizhou County, and the ruins within indeed match what you described, such a pity for that girl..."

Upon hearing these words, Li Yunqing felt a sudden weight in his heart, but in the next moment, Li Yucheng continued:

"To think she said she would remain a widow for the Third Young Master for life."

"The Imperial Sister must not want to remarry, I suppose," Li Yunqing replied with a sardonic smile upon hearing this.

Li Yucheng gave it some thought, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Considering the girl’s temperament... indeed, it’s quite possible she would do so."

"...."

With no further words, Li Yunqing gave a nod and courteously stepped towards the doorway, reaching out to pull open the room’s door.

"Creeeak—"

As the door opened, Li Yunqing’s eyes met with the young man outside for an instant. He patted the man’s shoulder, and while sidestepping past him, he said with a light chuckle:

"Third Young Master Wang, my Imperial Brother waits for you inside the room. I shan’t disturb the two of you any longer."

"Uh... yes."

Xu Yuan responded verbally, but his eyes shot a peculiar glance at the retreating figure.

In the instant the door opened, through his spiritual perception, Li Yunqing’s downcast eyes seemed shadowed with an intimidating darkness.

Yet that shadow appeared to be an illusion; when he lifted his eyes, the normal, smiling expression had returned.

However, Xu Yuan certainly didn’t think his senses were mistaken. He bowed in the direction Li Yunqing had left, before turning his gaze towards the inside of the room.

Just now, the two brothers from the Imperial Family must have discussed some matters.

But those matters weren’t of much concern to him; now that the bothersome man had left, he didn’t have to worry about being found out.

After closing the door, entering the room, and exchanging courtesies, Xu Yuan saw the Crown Prince of the Dayan Dynasty, Li Yucheng.

After a round of social pleasantries, Xu Yuan knelt and took a seat opposite the tea tray, starting a tentative, casual conversation.

Li Yucheng didn’t get straight to the point, sticking to topics of minor importance; however, it was a little beyond Xu Yuan’s expectations that the Crown Prince seemed too gentle.

Yes.

Gentle.

If one were to say his elder brother at home was a stern boss, then Li Qingyan and Li Yunqing’s common elder brother felt like a central air conditioning system.

Every topic he raised, every sentence he spoke, managed to show respect for status while also making Xu Yuan feel valued.

It was like a spring breeze.

However, compared to Li Yunqing and Li Qingyan, Li Yucheng was indeed a bit aged.

Even with advanced cultivation, the passage of time had given him the appearance of a middle-aged man.

So it turns out, someone in this world really can be the Crown Prince for sixty years.

That said, if he could truly ascend to the throne, with his temperament, he would probably become a benevolent monarch.

Of course, this was just Xu Yuan’s guess based on his first impression; considering the current political climate of the Great Yan, it seemed likely that history would repeat itself—the initial Crown Prince was never the one to ascend to the throne.

After a round of tea and laughter, Xu Yuan drained the cup of fragrant tea poured for him and suddenly steered the conversation towards the main topic of the evening:

"Your Highness, you didn’t summon me here tonight just to talk about these matters, did you?"

Li Yucheng’s gaze was soft, and without showing any surprise, he replied with a light chuckle:

"I felt an instant connection with Third Young Master Wang, and our conversation was so engaging that I nearly forgot the real matter at hand.

"I’ve come especially to ask Third Young Master Wang a question."

Xu Yuan raised his eyebrows and nodded slightly:

"Please, Your Highness, ask your question."

"This was a question that Father Emperor once asked Minister Xu."

"..." Xu Yuan’s heart gave a slight leap.

The other party was subtly comparing him to Minister Xu.

Wow, if Minister Xu weren’t his father, he might actually be a bit touched.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan’s expression became somewhat solemn, and he nodded gently.

"Third Young Master Wang, how do you believe our Great Yan is faring at present?"

"....."

Xu Yuan found the question slightly troubling; if he were truly the person he was supposed to be, he could answer casually, but now he had to consider his words carefully. After a long pause, he spoke softly:

"It can barely be considered a time of peace and prosperity."

Li Yucheng smiled gently and nodded lightly:

"It seems Third Young Master Wang has insights but finds it inconvenient to speak plainly. However, would you like to know Minister Xu’s answer back then?"

A spark of curiosity flashed in Xu Yuan’s eyes; he was indeed eager to hear his father’s response:

"Please do tell, Your Highness."

Li Yucheng gently tapped the table, speaking leisurely:

"Minister Xu once said, though Great Yan may be in a golden age, it is not at peace."