Chapter 2, The Dispersal of People

Old Xie said continuously: "His Majesty has entrusted this important task to me. Furthermore, I must remember eight words: the Emperor of Dayan, loves the people as his own children"

No one was born that night? It would be more appropriate to kill all the infants born that night.

The high-ranking official's father will not be able to protect himself, and with this infant body, Song Yang is also unable to do anything.

A massacre, eliminating all infants born that night, though horrifying, is not particularly difficult. The real trouble lies in two aspects: not missing a single one; and the other is that it cannot be publicized, nor can it involve the dispatch of officials from the provincial government.

The phrase 'waiting for the fat person to complete the character' is simply unfounded

The court's massacre of infants, if this matter were to leak out, would undoubtedly incite a popular uprising

When everything had settled down, it was nearly midnight, yet Old Xie did not leave, patiently waiting by the side. Seeing that Chancellor Fu had finally finished his tasks, he stepped forward, not addressing him by his official title, nor using any roundabout expressions, and directly said: "Brother Fu, I have something to discuss with you"

Lord Xie averted his gaze, no longer looking at the Chancellor, but instead fixated on the candle flame on the table: "On the night of the seventh day of the fifth month, His Majesty set a deadline of one hundred days for me to complete my task... Today is the final day, and the Fourth Young Master is the last one."

Old Xie reached out with both hands and shook his head solemnly: "I haven't made a move yet"

Speaking, Old Xie took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "The Emperor asked me: If there are no infants born tonight and no scholars, how will it be reincarnated?"

Song Yang understood very well that such actions were futile. The matter of 'executing the demon star' is, on a larger scale, related to the stability and safety of the state; when it comes down to personal implications, it concerns Prime Minister Fu's loyalty to the Emperor and the court. A person in the high position of Prime Minister would certainly understand the nuances of advancement and retreat, and would not risk offending the current Emperor for the sake of a four-month-old son.

The Prime Minister was originally smiling, but upon seeing the characters drafted by the fat man, his expression immediately changed, and he softly murmured, "Mitren?"

Following the guidance of the old Xie, Chancellor Fu turned around and was indeed taken aback: his previously vibrant and full-of-life young son now had a pale gray complexion, devoid of any luster on his skin ... The fourth son has died

Even though both gentlemen are well-read and experienced, their thoughts are somewhat disordered, as the situation is rather peculiar. After a moment, Prime Minister Fu revealed a wry smile: "It must be fate; he is indeed a good child, fearing that he might cause his father any trouble"

The Prime Minister has his own thoughts, and he is well aware of the venomous nature of the person with the surname Xie. Moreover, the matter of the betrothal is indeed somewhat puzzling. He cannot see through the situation before him, and all he can do is to use his son to further strengthen the relationship between both parties, which is why the matter of the "Guang" character arises.

Old Xie's gaze finally shifted away from the candlestick and looked at Song Yang, who was lying on the bed: "This is a good child, look at him, he seems to understand what adults are saying... his eyes are so bright, looking back and forth at you and me."

Song Yang could only hear the sound, unable to see the words, and was still muttering to himself: "Song Yang, charming? ... What is this character ...? ... Does the fat man have any culture?

The population of the Great Yan is countless, with the number of newborns added in a single night reaching hundreds of thousands

The slaughter was carried out in secrecy; had it not been for the direct revelation from the one surnamed Xie, even the Prime Minister would have been unaware

"Just in time, I have something to discuss with you as well. Follow me." The Chancellor pulled Old Xie's wrist and walked straight to the inner hall, arriving at Song Yang's room, before continuing with a smile: "I originally wanted to ask you to be this kid's godfather; his name hasn't been chosen yet, as I was waiting for you to come. I didn't expect you to want to be his father-in-law... Haha, that's fine. However, his name still needs to be given by you, so please do so."

The Prime Minister smiled: "If he could truly understand, he would have been wailing and crying long ago"

The one who wants to kill Song Yang is the Emperor; yet Old Xie still offered his daughter as compensation. This arrangement was flawless, both in public and private matters, leaving the Chancellor with no choice but to express gratitude, completely at a loss for words.

Old Xie chuckled, saying, "With my limited skills, you should refrain from mocking me!" Soon, when the servant presented the writing materials, he had already thought of Song Yang's "character" and with a bold stroke, wrote down two characters on the paper

Old Xie set down his pen: "There is a confidential matter; once it leaves my mouth, it can only enter your ears, my brother."

Old Xie has already made his move, and in the midst of the banquet, before all the officials, how could the Prime Minister refuse to respond? Once the officials understood what this "gift" was, regardless of their inner thoughts, they all wore expressions of great joy and offered their congratulations. The already lively scene became even more fervent.

Vice Premier Fu sighed slowly and finally understood the meaning of Old Xie's "betrothal"

After traversing and being reborn, only a hundred days of good days have passed, and the word "death" looms large once again before my eyes. If fate is to be this way, then why cry and make a fuss

Prime Minister Fu's expression was calm, showing no signs of reaction, while Song Yang on the bed was utterly terrified. ... The malevolent star, the seventh day of the fifth month, the last one ... . ... He listened to Old Xie's words without missing a single one, fully understanding what the other party intended to do.

Song Yang was awakened by the sound of conversation. Upon opening his eyes, he saw a thin man leaving, and now a fat man had arrived. The words of the Prime Minister's father also left him somewhat puzzled; he indeed did not have a character yet. However, he had heard during casual chats with his "guardians" that the Prime Minister's father had long since drafted seven or eight characters for him, but had yet to decide which one to use.

The cessation of cessation

The Prime Minister did not expect that just as he had reached the doorway, Old Xie suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Oh!" and then said, "Please wait, Prime Minister." While speaking, he pointed towards Song Yang on the bed.

A person in a high position like the Prime Minister would never take human life lightly, yet even so, upon hearing Old Xie's account, Lord Fu still felt a shiver run down his spine.

Following this, the Prime Minister turned to his young son, disregarding whether the hundred-day-old infant could understand his words, and continued with a smile: "You are quite fortunate, becoming the son-in-law of a renowned martial arts master of the Great Yan Kingdom. In the future, learning a few moves will be just enough to counter the pretentiousness of our Fu family."

Regarding power and status, Prime Minister Fu stands beneath one person and above ten thousand. Even the old Xie, this "snake," would not dare to recklessly act against his followers. However, the imperial decree is difficult to contend with; the Fourth Young Master of the Prime Minister was born on the night of the seventh day of the fifth month, a fact known throughout the court. Even if the old Xie wanted to secretly let "Song Yang" off the hook, it would be impossible.

The Changting Guard, overseen by Lord Xie, bears the responsibility of monitoring the state. From the villages and counties to the capital's court, their spies are present everywhere. The task of ensuring that "no one is born that night" falls within their jurisdiction, and only they can execute it flawlessly

"I arrived so late to your banquet, brother, because I didn't know what to do." At this point, Old Xie suddenly changed the subject: "Tomorrow I will send my youngest daughter to your residence. Whether the Fourth Young Master is present or not, she will be the wife of the Fu family and the literary figure of the Fu family."

Old Xie did not want to offend the Prime Minister due to the "imperial decree," so he "offered" his young daughter to the Fu family in exchange for the life of the Fourth Young Master.

The Prime Minister is his "dear" father and his hope for survival, so he must feign pity to garner sympathy

Indeed, when it came to the life and death of his young child, Master Fu merely said, "The world is of utmost importance." After that, he cupped his hands in a bow to Old Xie, saying, "Thank you for your trouble." Having said this, he did not glance at Song Yang again and stepped away. Perhaps it was because "even a tiger does not eat its cubs," or perhaps he wanted to avoid suspicion, so he left Song Yang to Old Xie

One's own offspring are those who should not be alive

In Middle-earth customs, a man comes of age at twenty, which is referred to as "weak crown," and only then is he permitted to take on a name. However, it is not inappropriate to prepare the "name" in advance.

Song Yang did not cry

The Chancellor understood and lightly cleared his throat. Outside the window and at the door, several shadows flashed by. The Chancellor's guards, who were forever hidden in the shadows, dispersed.

Old Xie was not surprised, his expression still sincere: "On the seventh day of the fifth month, the National Master observed the celestial phenomena at night and noted that the 'Heavenly Calamity Demon Star' had fallen into the world of Yan, reincarnating as a human. When this person grows up, he will mislead the world and disrupt the nation. That night, the Emperor summoned me to the palace for an audience."

The banquet began at the hour of You and did not conclude until after the hour of Hai. As the officials took their leave, there was no shortage of pleasantries exchanged. While others were indifferent, only Doctor You lingered, turning back three times as he departed, gazing longingly in the direction of Song Yang, his face filled with reluctance.

The person who eliminates