At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

Yudu was very large, with a permanent population of over one million. It had thirty-six inner wards and seventy-two outer wards to accommodate such a population.

As the capital of the Great Yu Kingdom, it sees many people coming and going every day. Those who come in are all full of dreams and passion, hoping to make a name for themselves in Yu Capital. Those who leave are all filled with resentment but have no choice. Of course, there are also those who are numb. Yu Capital is too good, so good that they simply cannot integrate into it.

As for these matters, Yu Du remained unchanged, unaffected by who came or went, including the passing of the late emperor.

Sadness is always fleeting.

Life must go on.

The national mourning period ended quietly, and although there was still some discussion about Emperor Xuanzong Chun in the streets, it was no longer the mainstream view.

Right now, the most talked-about topic in Yudu is not that eight-year-old child emperor!

no way.

This is truly legendary.

When the only legitimate son of Emperor Taizong passed away, many of the remaining illegitimate sons had powerful backgrounds and influential connections. Even if they weren't chosen, there would still be the legitimate son of Emperor Taizu. However, the one who ultimately became emperor was the little-known seventh illegitimate son of Emperor Taizong, whose title of prince was hastily conferred.

Prince Rui.

This is definitely the shortest-lived royal title in the Great Yu Dynasty, but its fame is the greatest. The reason is simple: no sooner had this title been conferred than Chu Ling became the successor emperor.

Who can I turn to for justice?

……

"Young master, where are we going?"

Li Zhong, who was driving the carriage, looked around warily as he drove on the wide road. He didn't know why the new emperor wanted to leave the palace. If the three empresses found out about the current situation, the consequences would be unimaginable!

However, having such concerns in his heart does not mean that Li Zhong is afraid.

Without him.

The one who did this was Xia Wang.

After learning this, Li Zhong was no longer so afraid.

Li Zhong knew how capable this person was.

If Xia Wang couldn't even handle something like this, he wouldn't be alive today, even though the person in charge of the Yu Palace has long since changed.

"Go to Liren Market."

As Li Zhong pondered, Chu Ling's voice rang out from inside the carriage. Without giving it much thought, Li Zhong drove the carriage toward Liren City.

Although Da Yu was unfamiliar to Chu Ling, he found many familiar things within Da Yu itself.

However, Chu Ling knew that this Great Yu was not any dynasty he knew, so he had to use his own methods to figure out the dynamic situation of Great Yu.

To understand the strength of the Great Yu Kingdom, one must look at its politics, military, economy, and culture. Since the first two are currently out of reach for Chu Ling, let's start with the economy.

Unlike the dynasties Chu Ling was familiar with, the Great Yu Dynasty did not have a policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce, so its commerce was very prosperous. However, there was a similarity: a curfew.

Actually, Chu Ling didn't find this strange.

Before technology has developed to a certain level, curfew is undoubtedly the lowest-cost form of governance. During the day, people can do whatever they want, even treason, as long as they don't get caught. However, at night, there are too many things that can go wrong. To avoid accidents, a curfew is implemented, requiring those who want to go out to stay at home. Anyone who dares to disobey this order will be arrested. This is undoubtedly much simpler.

'There are so many people in Yudu.'

Inside the car, Chu Ling leaned against the soft cushions and looked out the window at the crowds and the various buildings along the street. He couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including nostalgia and reflection).

When Chu Ling found all the written records one by one, the feeling was something no one could understand. Only at this moment did Chu Ling feel that he had gained freedom.

"Has His Majesty never come out of the Tenth Prince's residence?"

Inside the carriage, seeing Chu Ling's slightly upturned lips, Wan Qiu'er calmly said.

"It's not that there are none, but rather that there are very few."

Chu Ling smiled and said, "Without my father's love or my mother's affection, do you think I can go wherever I want in the Tenth Prince's Mansion?"

"I'm afraid not."

Wan Qiu'er shook her head.

"So you see, having your own parents is better than having your own.

Chu Ling added, "Otherwise, what's the point of living if you have to consider other people's opinions every time you want to do something you like?"

Chu Ling had long been accustomed to loneliness.

Loneliness is the norm in life.

No one can stay by your side forever. In the long course of your life, you will meet all kinds of people. At some point, you may meet a close friend. But as time goes by, you move ahead while they stagnate, or you stagnate while they move ahead. Then you will gradually drift apart.

it is more than words.

We met in the world of martial arts, and we will forget each other in the world of martial arts.

Although Chu Ling was used to being alone, he couldn't get used to having to read other people's faces. People only live once, and no one can live two lives. Since we only live once, why should we have to read other people's faces?

Do whatever makes you happy.

This is Chu Ling's life motto.

He's currently only able to depend on others because he lacks the strength. Chu Ling doesn't want to continue like this, so he needs to accumulate strength and wait for the right opportunity. When that time comes, he won't have to depend on others anymore.

"Young Master, we've arrived at Liren City."

They drove in silence until the car slowly came to a stop, at which point Li Zhong's voice could be heard from outside.

"Ah."

Chu Ling responded and then got up and walked out of the carriage.

Liren City is a market town belonging to the inner city. There are three such market towns in Yudu. In fact, Chu Ling would prefer to go to the metropolitan city.

Although both cities are adjacent to the imperial city, the latter is located in an area where high-ranking officials and nobles of the Great Yu Dynasty gather. If Chu Ling wants to understand the situation in the central government of the Great Yu Dynasty, that is the most suitable place to go.

But time was too short.

There are only three hours.

Chu Ling could only come to Liren City.

When asked about the timeframe Xia Wang mentioned, Chu Ling didn't say anything else this time. After all, he wanted to leave Yu Palace, and right now, it seemed that he had no one else to rely on but Xia Wang.

"Line up!"

"Don't squeeze!"

"Prepare the household registration documents!"

"hurry up!"

As Chu Ling stepped down from the carriage, a large gate came into view. Outside the gate, a long queue had formed, and the constables of Liren City were speaking impatiently.

No matter who you are, doing the same thing every day will eventually make you feel bored, no matter how glamorous the job is. But due to reality, you can't leave.

"Young master, please come with me."

As Chu Ling was feeling sentimental, Li Zhong stepped forward and said...

Chu Ling didn't say anything, glanced at Li Zhong, and then left with him. As for Wan Qiu'er, she gave the broker a few dozen coins, got a receipt, and then went to catch up with Chu Ling and the others.

"Come on, come on, make way!"

The carriage Chu Ling was riding in was taken away by the brokers. Along the way, the people responsible for pulling the carriage would shout every now and then when they encountered congestion. All of this seemed so commonplace.