Peace Order

Chapter 1707 - 57: Prince Qin’s Coming of Age Ceremony!

The subtle emotional fluctuations that appeared earlier were thus smoothed.

The enormous expectations of the people did not collapse, but were maintained, instead propelled to a higher level by the cadence of the chimes, the solemnity of the military battle formation tune, and the Ministry of Rites procedures guided by Qu Hanxiu.

In this situation, even Nan Hanwen’s temples were starting to sweat a little.

If Prince Qin did not appear in the end, he couldn’t imagine how colossal the people’s disappointment would be, yet the old man remained composed and unhurried, directing the entire coming-of-age ceremony as if a warrior walking on his battlefield.

General Xue watched in admiration: "This kid has some skill."

"If it really doesn’t work out, let me wear the golden armor mask and take a walk up there."

"Amazing, such a grand event, I’ve never tried it before."

"I really want to give it a try, if it doesn’t work out, let me do it instead!"

Old Siming’s mouth twitched.

At this moment? You’re not joking, are you?

He initially meant to say not to joke at a time like this, but gazing at General Xue, clearly a mechanical man, yet Old Siming saw an eager expression on Xue’s wooden face.

And just then, when the atmosphere reached its peak.

Suddenly came the sound of galloping warhorses.

The sound of the warhorses wasn’t that distinct, but amidst the chime and military ceremonial music, like a sliver of noise, it was instantly caught by Qu Hanxiu, the old man guided the chime and ceremonial music to the pinnacle, all the chimes stopped simultaneously.

The military ceremonial music abruptly paused, at which point, the sound of the warhorse became as clear as the unsheathing of a sword, prompting people on both sides, the citizens and soldiers of the Qilin Army, to separate simultaneously.

A warhorse came galloping down the avenue.

The dark divine steed ran forward.

The warhorse was adorned with crimson silk, in the Qilin Army this signified extremely urgent intelligence, the coming-of-age ceremony like waves being parted, a cavalry rider urgently charged inward, swiftly dismounted, he was a person deployed when Chen was captured.

From his appearance, he was exceedingly formidable, it was none other than Yan Xuanji.

This white-haired man, in the Taiping Army days was the towering great general, now he strode forward, Qu Hanxiu instantly knew something, loudly asked: "Prince Qin’s coming-of-age ceremony, dare ask General Yan, where is His Highness now!"

Quickly bring forth the big news!

If otherwise, even I might not be able to hold on.

It also seemed like a military formation situation.

The flow of the Qi Mechanism settled onto Yan Xuanji.

This white-haired man strode forward, ascending the high platform, facing the entire city’s populace, he held out a box with both hands, the box was simple, ordinary to the point of insignificance, yet it was so heavy.

Yan Xuanji had once borne the battle standard, fought for three days and nights without closing his eyes, had even supported a city gate about to close with both hands, known in the Taiping Army as the most physically powerful and courageous, yet at this moment, he silently held the box.

If looked closely, his hands were trembling.

Upon receiving this item, Prince Qin handed it to him.

"...my parents’ whereabouts are untraceable, the place where the incident occurred is now a mess, but, this item is entrusted to General Yan, to serve as my coming-of-age gift."

The young king smiled: "I am slowly understanding now, sometimes, people need to respond to others’ expectations, if they go so far to see me, though I can’t return to them, I must let them know I do not undervalue them."

"I shall send back the most precious gift."

Yan Xuanji fell silent, said: "Your Majesty, this matter, you should personally attend."

"Or General Yue Qianfeng..."

His words were cut off by Li Guanyi, Prince Qin’s hand pressed on Yan Xuanji’s hand, speaking gently:

"Perhaps, among everyone beside me, only General Yan Xuanji suits this task best, please ride a thousand miles more, to fulfill this command, not as a battle general of the Qilin Army."

"But as the Taiping Duke’s pillar of strength."

The young Prince Qin explored the entire Chen imperial palace and found only one military order, dark and heavy in gold hue, yet wood, inscribed with the words Taiping, the other side with Wan Li, combined into Wan Li Taiping’s military order, gently placed into Yan Xuanji’s palm.

Yan Xuanji’s hand trembled, he bowed deeply before the young king:

"Then, I must trouble you."

"Uncle Yan."

Yan Xuanji’s fingers moved, finally opening the box.

Inside the box was lined with golden satin, atop which lay a seal.

Upon opening, everyone seemed to hear a roar like dragons and tigers in their ears, that sense of majesty rushed towards them, causing breathing to instinctively halt, not just one person’s expression suddenly changing.

Yan Xuanji stared at the jade seal.

He had once knelt before this seal, had once intensely resented this item.

Had desired to draw his weapon and smash it to pieces.

Had once charged under the Imperial Decree stamped by this seal, through the chaotic world, past grievances, conflict, pain, all rested upon this seal, Yan Xuanji deeply inhaled.

He exhausted his decades of gallantry across the land, seemingly even drained his innate courage, said:

"Your Majesty Prince Qin."

"Has broken through Chen Capital, expelled Emperor Chen, conquered Jiangzhou, secured a nation!"