Chapter 1745: Chapter 1683: Shocking News
Wufu managed to stump Hua Wushuang with his question.
The existence of Eagle Hall has spanned over two hundred years. Is its original intention still the same as it was in the days of the ancestors, solely to protect the Imperial Family and the people and to uphold orthodoxy?
But if they truly protect the people, how could they have watched indifferently as the people of Nanyue fared worse year by year? Take last year’s drought—it was one of the more severe disasters in recent years, yet Eagle Hall did not intervene. Later, the imperial court controlled the situation with disaster relief, and they still didn’t intervene.
But he knew that even if the imperial court intervened, many disaster victims still didn’t receive aid. Some families were ruined, some people were forced up Mount Liang and became bandits.
"I don’t mean to question your Eagle Hall," Wufu said, "I just feel that over time and with the changes in history, not everyone maintains their original intention as steadfastly as you do. In all these years, has Eagle Hall really never intervened with the imperial court? People say your organization is full of talents, so where are all these people?"
Hua Wushuang was surprised and said, "Looks like I underestimated you!"
Wufu laughed lightly, "They say they’ve gone into hiding, but those who have tasted power won’t give it up so easily. Perhaps Eagle Hall is hidden, but definitely not fully hidden, much like how you remain hidden in the marketplace. In truth, your eyes stay on the imperial court and everywhere, otherwise, how could you control the situation? Once the information is not up to date, often, you lose a city first. To maintain Eagle Hall’s strength, you certainly wouldn’t truly hide away in the mountains, completely removed from the world."
A glimmer of admiration flashed in Hua Wushuang’s eyes as he said, "Your clarity is rare; you take after your grandmother in that."
Wufu’s mouth twitched slightly. If he knew he was merely an Otherworldly Soul occupying this body, would he still say that?
"The strength of Eagle Hall has always been there. Over the past two hundred years, it has continuously renewed and replenished with fresh blood. The Eagle People are everywhere, including in Beiyan," Hua Wushuang looked at Ah Jiu, noticing his pupils contract, "So, do you really not want to rebel?"
"Uncle, my Imperial Brother is a wise ruler. He can unite Nanyue and Beiyan and bring peace to the world," Ah Jiu said.
Hua Wushuang sneered, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes, "A wise ruler, just a despicable man. If you knew..."
He suddenly closed his mouth.
Wufu and Ah Jiu caught the implications of his words and couldn’t help asking, "Uncle, do you know something?"
Hua Wushuang remained silent.
"Hua Wushuang." Wufu shouted, "The person who tried to assassinate Ah Jiu hasn’t been found yet. Tell us what you know! I don’t want to lose another Half Body Blood to save him; I want to live a long life."
"Wufu..." Ah Jiu held her hand, a bit guilty in his eyes.
"Calling Hua Wushuang without respect," Hua Wushuang was a little annoyed, snorted, and then said, "The information from Eagle Hall is not entirely accurate, but the Emperor Yan seems to have excessive admiration for the Empress Dowager of Beiyan!"
Ah Jiu’s eyes narrowed, and he stood up abruptly, his whole body shrouded in a chill as he stared at him intently, "What do you mean by this?"
Wufu was also a little shocked, holding Ah Jiu’s hand, feeling his hand was extremely cold, couldn’t help but hold tighter, glaring at Hua Wushuang, "You can eat whatever you want, but you can’t speak carelessly."
"You’re the ones who asked me to speak."
"Hua Wushuang!" Wufu gritted her teeth, really wanting to punch him, did he not know how serious this was?
They say girls marry out, Hua Wushuang pouted and said, "No need to be shocked. The Empress Dowager of Beiyan is the Successive Empress, and the Emperor Yan is the stepson, though a few years younger than her. So what if he admires her? Besides, when Emperor Yan ascended the throne those years, how did your Royal Mother support him! Grace and affection are equally heavy..."
Bam!
Ah Jiu’s fist slammed onto the side table, which immediately collapsed.
