Building The Ultimate Fantasy

Chapter 154: My Son Has Leg Problems. He Is Lonely and Needs Company.

Tang Xiansheng knelt down.

His reaction put the whole hall of Zijin Palace so eerily quiet that a pin drop could even be heard. All of the ministers were left speechless. They could hardly believe that Tang Xiansheng knelt before Lu Changkong on both knees.

In the Dragon Throne, Yuwen Xiu was shocked too. He had not expected Tang Xiansheng to have had a well-thought-out solution to the problem.

It seems Tang Xiansheng is faking it—falling asleep or his indifference. He might have decided to kneel down early on…

Because he knew he would not be able to pass the buck this time, so he had to assume responsibility.

The Great Zhou Dynasty’s feelings toward the Five Barbarians was resolute and clear.

Tang Xiansheng was responsible for guarding South County and repelling Nanman. But now, there was severe negligence. He would not be able to avoid punishment. Besides, this barbarian from Nanman even went to Beiluo City in an attempt to assassinate Young Master Lu.

If the problem were only a barbarian from Nanman showing up there, then it would be easy to think of a remedy. Tang Xiansheng would just need to offer Lu Changkong a credible explanation.

After all, it is hard to keep all fishes inside the net. There is always one or two that will escape. Similarly, it was understandable that the South County Army missed one barbarian.

However…

This barbarian had attempted to assassinate Young Master Lu, and that was considered a felony.

Several people could not help but wonder whether Tang Xiansheng had sent this barbarian. After all, with their sorceries, it was hard to counter the attacks of these barbarians from Nanman.

Therefore, to resolve this problem, Tang Xiansheng chose to kneel down to beg for Lu Changkong’s mercy.

Tang Yimo stood behind Tang Xiansheng and his father, old and feeble, kneeling down slowly. The Lord of South County, a local despot in a high position, knelt down.

This was the first time Tang Yimo realized Tang Xiansheng was not quite the same person in his memory.

South County was rich and powerful not completely because of its natural resources. Tang Xiansheng, as Mayor of South County, had contributed a lot.

Tang Yimo opened his tightly shut fist slowly.

Tang Yimo had to admit he suddenly kind of admired Tang Xiansheng.

Meanwhile, Luo Yue was bewildered.

Looking at Tang Xiansheng kneeling on the ground with both hands on his laps, Lu Changkong frowned. He was speechless for the moment.

“I admit it was my mistake. That being said, I didn’t send anyone to assassinate Young Master Lu. I knelt down because a barbarian had entered Great Zhou’s territory because of my negligence.”

Tang Xiansheng’s husky voice echoed in the hall of Zijin Palace.

It was okay for him to admit some mistakes, but there was no way would he admit to other crimes he did not know of.

Lu Changkong looked at Tang Xiansheng without uttering a single word. Then when the Mayor of South County lifted his head, their eyes met.

After quite some time…

Lu Changkong extended his hands to help Tang Xiansheng stand up.

“Mayor Tang, that was not necessary. I was just too angry because Fan’er was attacked,” Lu Changkong said.

Supported by Lu Changkong, Tang Xiansheng stumbled to his feet. Smiling, he patted Lu Changkong’s palm with his.

“I understand. We are both fathers. If it were my son that was attacked, then I would be as angry as you,” Tang Xiansheng replied.

The tension in the hall was instantly released.

The ministers felt relieved.

They had feared that Lu Changkong might start another slaughter frenzy in Zijin Palace.

After all, the armored horsemen from Beiluo did that once in the past.

In the Dragon Throne…

Yuwen Xiu burst out laughing.

“Minister Lu, calm down. Mayor Tang is in the capital city. He is not the one to blame for someone else’s neglect of duty in South County.”

“Besides, Mayor Tang is a kind person. Why would he send a killer to assassinate Ping’an? We—the Great Zhou—and the Five Barbarians have absolutely irreconcilable blood feuds. So why would he collaborate with the Five Barbarians? That would be truly heartless!” Yuwen Xiu said loudly.

His voice was sonorous.

Tang Xiansheng beamed. Lu Changkong nodded, cupping his hands at Yuwen Xiu.

“Your Majesty, I was just too angry. Please punish me for my offense against Your Majesty,” Lu Changkong said.