Chương 34: Tailed Dragon

Kun Bian stopped in front of Seven Warrior Pagoda. A brand new porcelain building for memorizing Seven Best Kun Soldiers that died on Crown Prince's horrible decision. Of course, everyone was told differently.

It said, Seven Warriors fought valiantly protecting Crown Prince Bian against the odds. Outnumbered by Han soldiers, they sacrifice themself and protect refugees. Sure, Duke Kun knows how to use everything for the greatest good.

Feather Fan Scholar studied everything from afar. He needed to know what person Bian was before choosing the best approach to push him for abandoned Crown Prince status.

Kun Bian anchored, seeing an old couple praying on Seven Jade Tombstone. Both had messy silver hair with wrinkles on their faces. They kneeled as incense burned between their fingers.

Aged man said, "My dear son. You died as a hero on the battlefield to protect the Crown Prince. You bring honor to all of us!"

"We lost our only son, but we have a new hero! Husband, don't cry, please don't. He died as a hero and heaven knows it."

These words brandished Kun Bian's heart to the core. It felt like his soul was being pulled, leaving an empty shell.

He kneeled, forehead hammered the stone floor many times, and blood dripped. At least he would feel relaxed while torturing himself.

"Aiya, what are you doing? Please stop hurting yourself." Aged Lady pulled him back to sense. "Look, your forehead is bleeding. Let me help you."

Aged Lady cherished Kun Bian as she tore her clothes to bandage his forehead. "Oh my god, look, your skin is being peeled. Wait, I saw you before, but where? Husband, husband, do you recognize this strong young man?"

Aged man studied Kun Bian warrior built with a brawler complexion. Anyone could tell where Bian spent most of his time from that alone. Suddenly he realized. "My Prince Kun Bian, how could we not realize it's you!" He bowed with palms on the floor, followed by his wife. "Please forgive us!"

"It's okay. Raise both of you." Bian held them back to their knees. He didn't allow those two to bow. No, they were too old, and as someone who wronged their son, he doesn't deserve a bow but death! "It is me who is supposed to bow to you."

He bowed so low as he bowed to his father and mother. His act raised the attention of others.

"Crown Prince Bian!"

"It's him!"

"Oh my god, it's Crown prince Bian!"

They started to bow, and even Yan Liang had no choice but to follow to cover his presence.

"Raise the people of Kun," Bian said back to his feet. He showed the aura of leaders who lead on the battlefield.

Those people around him were standing on kowtowing. This kind of charisma created fear inside Yan Liang. Sure, it would be hard to topple him from the Crown Prince post with this kind of support, so he eliminated Defamed plan he had created just a minute ago.

"Forgive me seniors. Because of me you'll lose your son's life!"

Aged Lady showed her teeth while erupting in giggles. "No need to ask forgiveness, his Excellency. Indeed, our son is already in heaven, but they do that because that is what we suppose they do. Dead as a warrior."

Aged man said with pride. "It's true they lost their lives, but they were honored to die protecting you, Crown Prince, and two Princes."

Aged Lady helped Bian back to his knees. "It has been our honor to sacrifice our son to you, Crown Prince, to great Kun noble blood."

Bian rarely talks to commoners. In his eyes, they are in a different world. But now, his silence was different because he had lost any words to express his heart. Aged couple is truly an admirable couple. Crown Prince has no heart to tell the truth, and dare not break their heart further.

"For today onward. Madame and Sire, you are my parent. I have four parents now. Please accept me as your son. I will be a filial son to you." Gently his forehead touched the stone floor. "Son, bow to father and mother!" At least with these, Bian could redeem himself without telling the truth.

The more Drunkard Scholar saw Bian, the more his heart ached. This is a leader that would gain support from the masses. He did not deny Bian doing this not to gain fame or anything. It purely came from the heart. He absolutely knew that. But whatever pure someone's heart is, without a brain, would be easily manipulated. Like this one! He opens himself to getting used by someone. What happens when those aged couples ask for his life? Kun Bian is not fit to be a leader who controls the Fate of Dukedom.

After a small drama, Yang Liang uses his fan to add some breeze while leaning on a wooden wall. Feather Fan scholar already had enough information from studying Bian for a few hours. He had already read anything about him at a glance, an extraordinary skill he was proud of. Judging people from observation. He waited for an hour before catching Bian pacing out from Seven Warriors Pagoda.

He tried to manipulate him to make the Crown Prince seat vacant for Kun Lan to step in. A dangerous plan to execute.

He blocked Bian path and kowtowing. "Ah, It must be Crown Prince Bian! I'm in admiration of your prowess!"

Bian scanned a man wearing a long white robe vest almost touching the floor. Soon he realizes who he is by catching the eye of his feather fan. "You must be a Drunkard Scholar whose father tried to recruit you many times." He gave a small salute, not an inch he kowtowing. He was a royal anyway. "What can I do for you?"

"It's just a stupid request from me. Could I accompany you for a walk? It was my dream to walk side by side with Crown Prince."

"Sure, sure, besides I want to know more about Scholar that father really up to. Come, Master Yang Liang."

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