The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Wen Fei entered Yuxuan Palace. He evaded the palace guards and quietly followed the eunuchs to Jin Yuanying's bedroom.

Jin Yuanying and Ji Wuchang were drinking tea and enjoying snacks in the palace, reminiscing about their youth.

"Master! You're back!" Wenfei's voice brought Ji Wuchang and Jin Yuanying back to reality.

"You brat! You scared the old man to death!" Ji Wuchang stood up and pointed at Wen Fei.

"I thought you and Senior Jin were still in the cave. I was just about to go find you through the secret passage," Wen Fei said with a smile.

"You come and go as you please in my Yuxuan Palace," Jin Yuanying said, deliberately with a reproachful tone.

"I'm sorry, I'll try my best not to do it again," Wenfei said apologetically.

“You’ve come at the right time. We’ll leave tomorrow after their new emperor ascends the throne,” Ji Wuchang said.

"Master, did I arrive just in time? Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to see you," Wenfei said.

"I was just about to see you before I left, and you're back now," Ji Wuchang said with a smile.

"This is because we, master and disciple, are of one mind," Wenfei said playfully.

"Is everything resolved?" Ji Wuchang asked.

"Master knows everything." Wenfei's mood was slightly downcast.

“Nothing can be hidden from me,” Ji Wuchang said.

"Master, I don't know what to do?" Wenfei's tears fell sadly.

Jin Yuanying gave Ji Wuchang a wink, and Ji Wuchang walked to Wenfei's side, patted his head and said, "No one can help you. Just follow your heart."

"Thank you, Master! Where are you going tomorrow? I want to go with you." Wenfei wiped away his tears.

“Wherever we go, the two of us are enough,” Ji Wuchang said.

"Master, you and Senior Jin are going on a romantic getaway, and you're not taking me with you," Wenfei said, feeling wronged.

“Young man, you have your own things to do, so don’t join in the fun with us two old folks.” Ji Wuchang walked over and sat down next to Jin Yuanying.

"I won't be able to see my master after tomorrow." Wenfei felt a pang of sadness at the thought.

"Fate brings us together and fate separates us. Perhaps we can meet again in another time and space after Master passes away," Ji Wuchang comforted him.

"You two were master and disciple, yet you didn't even leave Wenfei anything," Jin Yuanying reminded Ji Wuchang.

“Of course I have it, I’ve been prepared for a long time.” Ji Wuchang said, drawing his waist sword. “This is the Meteor Rain Sword that has been with me for decades. It’s no longer of use to me. And this sword manual, I’ll leave them all to you.”

"Thank you, Master!" Wenfei accepted the sword and sword manual with both hands.

"From now on, you must practice diligently, and one day you will surely make a name for yourself," Ji Wuchang encouraged.

"I will remember Master's teachings!" Wenfei knelt down.

"My child, it's good to be young and energetic, but remember to avoid arrogance and impetuosity. Never be ambitious or greedy for pleasure. Set a goal for your life, and you won't back down," Ji Wuchang said earnestly.

“Master, I understand!” Wenfei said.

Inside the Zhengqian Palace, Murong Bo sat on the throne, trying on the dragon robe that the new emperor would wear when he ascended the throne.

"Your Majesty, Wen Fei has gone to Yuxuan Palace," the imperial guard said.

"Wen Fei, the fourth young master of the Wen family, why did he go to Yuxuan Palace?" Murong Bo asked.

"Ji Wuchang is his master."

"What is the Empress Dowager doing?" Murong Bo asked.

"I'm having tea and chatting with them right now."

"What a peaceful scene." Murong Bo stood in front of the bronze mirror and straightened his new robe.

"What should we do?"

"Let's keep an eye on it for now," Murong Bo said.

The guards withdrew, and the chief eunuch Wang Xiao said, "Your Majesty, this Wen Fei is the fourth son of Wen Tao of the Great Lu Kingdom. It is said that he does not have a good reputation in the country, and Wen Tao does not like him either."

"Why are you saying all this?" Murong Bo asked.

“Your Majesty, our Northern Dynasty cannot confront the Great Lu Kingdom directly at present. However, I think Your Majesty will not simply submit to the might of the Great Lu Kingdom. Perhaps we should try to win over Wen Fei; it might benefit our Northern Dynasty in the future,” Wang Xiao said.

"Wang Xiao, did you often do this when you were with that person from Qingyuan Palace?" Murong Bo asked.

"Your Majesty, this servant knows he was wrong and will never dare to do it again!" Wang Xiao hurriedly knelt down and begged for forgiveness.

The next day, the entire city of Yan was filled with joy. The people were full of hope for the new emperor's ascension to the throne, hoping that he would bring a better life to the people of the Northern Dynasty.

In the magnificent palace of the Northern Dynasty, civil and military officials stood on both sides as Jin Yuanying personally handed the founding imperial seal to Murong Bo.

"Your Majesty! Everything in the Northern Dynasty is now in your hands. I hope that Your Majesty will consider the people of the Northern Dynasty before making any decisions. From now on, I will no longer concern myself with the affairs of the court. Your Majesty, please take heed." Jin Yuanying handed the imperial seal to Murong Bo.

Murong Bo respectfully accepted the imperial seal with both hands and knelt before Jin Yuanying: "Grandmother, I am young and hope that you will give me more guidance."

"Enough! I know of your filial piety. In the future, I will consult with the old ministers more often. As long as you have the world in your heart and are devoted to the people, the people will support you. It is time for me to leave." Jin Yuanying said.

“Grandmother is going to abandon her grandson,” Murong Bo said.

"With my departure, we can all rest assured, Your Majesty, what do you say?" Jin Yuanying said meaningfully.

"After the ceremony, I will personally see my grandmother off," Murong Bo said respectfully.

"No need. I won't get involved in your affairs as young people. I'm leaving now. Everything is in your hands!" Jin Yuanying said, and walked out of the main hall.

"Send off the Empress Dowager!" The voice came from inside the hall, and two lines of tears streamed down Jin Yuanying's face.

"If you don't want to leave, you don't have to," Ji Wuchang said.

"Old man, I made this decision with great difficulty, don't try to sway me." Jin Yuanying gently patted Ji Wuchang on the back.

"Let's go!"

"go!"

"Master! Senior Jin, please allow me to see you off!" Wen Fei was waiting for them outside Yancheng.

"You brat, if you keep being so reluctant to part, I'll get angry," Ji Wuchang said.

“Master, I didn’t mean to disturb you. I just felt a little reluctant to part with you because I thought I wouldn’t be able to see you again. So I’ll see you off on your journey,” Wenfei requested.

"Wenfei, you should come along. Don't make things difficult for the child's filial piety," Jin Yuanying said kindly.

"I'll just give you a ride," Ji Wuchang said, deliberately keeping a straight face.

“Yes, Master! Which direction are you two seniors heading? I’ll drive the carriage for you.” Wenfei said as he jumped onto the carriage.

"Heading north!"

"drive!"

The carriage soon disappeared into the distance.

Inside the Northern Dynasty's imperial palace, after the grand ceremony, Murong Bo arrived at Zhengqian Palace and was taking a short rest when the eunuch Wang Xiao entered from outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, a secret agent from the Imperial Palace reports that the Empress Dowager and Ji Wuchang have headed north."

"Understood!" Murong Bo said, squinting his eyes.

“Wenfei is also traveling with them,” Wang Xiao said.

"Wenfei!" Murong Bo said, "I understand, you may leave!"

Wang Xiao carefully withdrew from Zhengqian Palace. He couldn't figure out the new emperor's thoughts either. Wang Xiao felt that he was much more unpredictable than Murong Xuan.