TFWYH – Chapter 527 The Emperor’s Expectations

The Examination Compound!

The entire exam hall was silent.

Normally, after finishing their papers, candidates would eat when it was time to eat and sleep when it was time to sleep.

But now the emperor was present—everyone wanted to make a good impression.

Even after finishing their answers, they kept checking them over and over again, putting on a show of being extremely busy!

Some even held in their need to use the restroom until they absolutely couldn’t anymore.

Especially when the emperor stopped in front of a candidate or passed by them—each one would stiffen up, not even daring to breathe.

Only Ling Yu carried on as usual, doing what he needed to do without trying to show off.

It’s just that…

This emperor was a bit strange!

A quarter of an hour ago, he had just passed by Ling Yu, and not long after, he came back again.

In just half an hour, the emperor had already wandered past him three or four times…

In the end, he simply stopped in front of him and stared at him with a… burning gaze.

Ling Yu: …

Pretending not to notice was no longer an option.

He silently stood up and cupped his hands. “Greetings, Your Majesty!”

“Hehe…” The emperor just stood there, grinning foolishly at him.

Ling Yu: …Is there something wrong with this emperor?

In his previous life, he didn’t seem like this!

Not only Ling Yu found it strange—even Grand Tutor Yi couldn’t bear to watch. He tugged at the emperor’s sleeve and reminded him in a low voice, “Your Majesty, Ling Yu is greeting you.”

“Huh?” The emperor snapped out of it and said cheerfully, “Ah, yes, yes—very well! I’m very well! Sit, sit, no need to mind me. I’m just taking a look!”

“Yes,” Ling Yu replied. Though inwardly suspicious, his expression remained perfectly steady.

The emperor grew even more satisfied upon seeing this.

Grand Tutor Yi twitched at the corner of his eye and quickly pulled the emperor aside. “Your Majesty, you must restrain yourself!”

“I know, I know!” The emperor waved his hand, wearing a motherly smile. Even while talking to Yi, his gaze never left Ling Yu. “Grand Tutor, this child really looks so much like Rongsheng… no, no, even more like the Second Prince when he was young. I’m certain he must be the Second Prince’s son.”

Grand Tutor Yi was speechless. “Your Majesty, the matter hasn’t been verified yet. The imperial bloodline must not be confused!”

The emperor looked frustrated. “Why hasn’t it been confirmed yet? That Shadow Leader is too slow! Should I send more Dragon Shadow Guards to assist him? More people, more strength!”

“…Please don’t.” Grand Tutor Yi was exasperated. Those were elite Dragon Shadow Guards, not cabbages!

And who was the Shadow Leader? How could the emperor doubt his ability?

It had only been a few days—even flying, one couldn’t reach Xiangxi Town that quickly!

Honestly… the emperor must be going crazy from wanting an heir.

Watching the emperor so excited he looked ready to spin in circles, Grand Tutor Yi felt both speechless and guilty.

He had witnessed firsthand how difficult things were for the emperor.

If the investigation proved his guess correct, that would be fine—but if not, how disappointed would the emperor be?

But… how could such a coincidence exist?

He had only said it casually to frame the Prime Minister, never considering the emperor’s feelings.

At this moment, Grand Tutor Yi felt a trace of regret—regret that, driven by hatred, he had given the emperor such an illusory hope.

The more the emperor hoped now, the greater his disappointment would be when the Shadow Leader returned.

The emperor truly was desperate for an heir. Even though he knew in his heart that it might not be possible, he still couldn’t help but hope and long for it.

He wished the Shadow Leader would finish the investigation immediately and return with an answer!

…

Meanwhile, the very Shadow Leader the emperor kept thinking about had already found his target.

And he found him in Wengcheng!