Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Emperor Yong’an’s Willfulness
As soon as the imperial horse carriage approached, the commoners fell to their knees and shouted in unison, “Long live the emperor for ten thousand years!”

Sitting in the imperial horse carriage, Emperor Yong’an thought for a moment and said, “Yuanbo, lift the curtain. Zhen wants to see the commoners.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yuanbo hesitated and advised, “Your Majesty, it’s better to keep the curtains down. You just faced an assassination attempt two weeks ago. There are too many people here, and it’s not safe for you to show your face.”

Emperor Yong’an glanced at him and said, “No worries. Lift it up.”

Upon receiving Emperor Yong’an’s casual glance, Qiu Yuanbo sighed helplessly. He quickly bowed, clasped his hands together, and said, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

After speaking, Qiu Yuanbo signaled to his two disciples to lift the curtain. When the commoners saw that the curtain of the imperial horse carriage was lifted, they couldn’t believe their eyes. For ordinary people like them, it is already very difficult to see the imperial horse carriage. As for seeing the Emperor, it is more difficult than ascending to heaven.

A brave young lady suddenly shouted when she saw Emperor Yong’an’s handsome face.

“Heaven! I can actually see the face of our Emperor! Your Majesty, please look at me!”

When her words echoed in the silent surroundings, the other commoners came to their senses. Taking this sentence as an opportunity, more and more people rushed forward while calling for their Emperor.

Seeing this chaotic scene, the commander-in-chief of the imperial guard said, “Get in formation! Protect the Emperor!”

Following his order, the imperial guards formed a line of defense around the imperial horse carriage. The next second, Emperor Yong’an’s calm voice came, “Wu Shanxian, don’t hurt the commoners.”

Hearing this, the commander-in-chief of the imperial guards rubbed his eyebrows with a headache. Emperor Yong’an really became more willful after ascending to the dragon throne.

If it were not because Emperor Yong’an was his best friend, Wu Shanxian would have retired long ago. Who can bear the stress and anxiety of protecting a willful emperor?

Wu Shanxian sighed and said, “This subordinate accepts the order.”

While his subordinates were anxious and restless, Emperor Yong’an waved at his people with a rare, sincere smile on his handsome face. When the imperial horse carriage was about to reach the main entrance of the imperial capital city, Emperor Yong’an suddenly said, “Stop the horse carriage.”

Qiu Yuanbo’s heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he didn’t understand what he wanted to do. However, he still followed Emperor Yong’an’s order and shouted, “Stop the horse carriage!”

When Wu Shanxian heard this, he felt his headache getting worse. Their Emperor was good at everything except his willful character. Fortunately, Emperor Yong’an did not get off the imperial horse carriage. Otherwise, his task of protecting Emperor Yong’an would become even more difficult.

Just when Wu Shanxian heaved a sigh of relief, he heard Emperor Yong’an’s calm voice saying, “Yuanbo, summon that child and his mother.”

Qiu Yuanbo was confused and searched around. He followed Emperor Yong’an’s gaze and saw a mother and son hiding in a dark alley. Looking at the dirty and dark alley, Qiu Yuanbo was surprised that Emperor Yong’an, who was sitting in the imperial horse carriage a hundred meters away from the alley, actually saw them.

Although Qiu Yuanbo thought a lot, it was only a few seconds since Emperor Yong’an gave the order. Qiu Yuanbo lowered his head, bent his waist slightly, and said, “Nucai accepts the order.”

Under Wu Shanxian’s doubtful gaze, Qiu Yuanbo walked towards the dark alley. When approaching the mother and son, Qiu Yuanbo clearly saw the fear and vigilance in their eyes.

Qiu Yuanbo stood in front of them and said politely, “Madam, His Majesty the Emperor has summoned you by decree.”

Hearing this, the woman pulled her son behind her and asked warily, “Why does the emperor want to see beggars like us?”

Qiu Yuanbo smiled and reminded her, “We should not guess the Emperor’s thoughts.”

Seeing that the woman still didn’t move, Qiu Yuanbo made a gesture of invitation and said politely, “Madam, please.”

Although she was full of doubt, the woman had no choice but to follow Qiu Yuanbo. She carried her son on her back and walked limping towards the imperial horse carriage. No one dared speak as the woman and her son knelt before the Emperor.

The woman lowered her head, kowtowed three times, and said, “This commoner see the Emperor. Long live the Emperor for ten thousand years.”

After she saluted, Emperor Yong’an stared at her for a long time before saying, “You may rise.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present gasped in surprise, including the ministers and generals waiting behind the imperial horse carriage.

Those who could be allowed to stand in front of the Emperor should at least be officials in the imperial court or have a certain blood relationship with the royal family. It was impossible for the common people to raise their heads in front of the Emperor, not to mention standing before him.

Emperor Yong’an saw that the woman and her son were not moving and glanced at Qiu Yuanbo. Upon receiving his signal, Qiu Yuanbo stretched out his hand and said to the woman, “Your Majesty has given his permission. Madam, it’s time for you to stand up.”

The woman came to her senses and said quickly, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

With Qiu Yuanbo’s support, the woman stood up but did not dare to raise her head to look at Emperor Yong’an. After she stood firmly, Qiu Yuanbo let go of her arms and stood beside the imperial horse carriage in silence.

Emperor Yong’an frowned when he saw that the woman and her son were so thin. He remembered that the minister of revenue said that the people had enough to eat and clothing to wear. But looking at this woman, Emperor Yong’an knew that his guess was right.