The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 188 The Emperor's Commemoration
Everyone inside the fourth VIP room now stood up after the emperor stepped inside. Even Lu Sulan rose from his seat to express his respect to Emperor Elyk.
“Greetings, Your Grace.”
“Greetings, Your Grace.”
The young disciples brought by Lu Sulan and Jiu Shen bowed as they greeted the emperor.
Yang Zenke, Han Sen, and the others who were previously slaves of the imperial family glanced at Emperor Elyk with complex expressions. However, their expressions immediately returned to normal after recalling that they were now under a new master! They were now Jiu Shen's swords!
There was only one person inside the fourth VIP room who remained seated in his seat. Jiu Shen did not even face the emperor and he just sat back leisurely with a calm gaze.
The Emperor and Fourth Prince Dante who knew Jiu Shen's attitude was not bothered by his lack of manners. However, the crown prince, the second prince, and the third prince frowned when they saw this. Dissatisfaction covered their faces, but it was instantly replaced by a fake smile.
“Wine Master Jiu, we meet again! Hahaha!” Emperor Elyk laughed happily as he looked at Jiu Shen who was still sitting in his chair. He did not mind Jiu Shen's indifferent attitude because he already knew Jiu Shen's strength and ability.
Jiu Shen did not even glance at the emperor, and he only spoke indifferently. “Elyk, sit down and we'll talk.”
Emperor Elyk all smiled after hearing this and just as he was about to walk, an unhappy voice suddenly resounded within the VIP room, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
“Lord Wine Jiu, what does this mean?! You didn't stand up to greet the emperor's father, but I just let it go. And now, you even dare to rule the emperor's father?! Who do you think you are? !” Crown Prince Reinhardt said with a loud volume of voice. It was obvious that he was angry about Jiu Shen's lack of respect.
The second prince, the third prince, the fourth prince, and even the fifth princess were stunned after hearing this. They immediately cursed in their hearts: Shit!
Each of them knew that Jiu Shen was not a simple person, but the crown prince was unaware of this as he had not been present in Beltran City all along. He had moved from one place to another to gather more people to serve under him. He had also visited many noble families throughout the Silver Wing Empire to strengthen his status as crown prince, so he was completely unaware of what had happened to Beltran City because he had just returned a few days from his long journey.
Emperor Elyk glared at the crown prince, but the latter did not even look at his father. Reinhardt stared straight back at this so-called Wine Master Jiu. He had heard a lot about Jiu Shen after he returned to Beltran City, but he did not think too much about this so-called Alchemy Saint and unfathomable expert. He could not believe that there really was such a capable man in Beltran City.
Jiu Shen turned his back on them, so the crown prince still could not see his face.
“Reinhardt! Apologize to Wine Master Jiu right now!” Emperor Elyk bellowed furiously while staring at his foolish eldest son in disappointment.
Hm?
“A-Father Emperor.. I-It..”.
The crown prince was shocked by his father's sudden anger. He actually told her, the crown prince, to apologize to someone?
Reinhardt frowned as he thought of countless possibilities. Could it be that this man was really as the rumors had said? He suddenly regretted speaking without thinking at that moment, but there was no regret pill.
The second prince and the third prince smiled proudly at the crown prince, while the others remained silent as they looked at the scene with shocked expressions.
“Do you want me to repeat my words?!” Emperor Elyk's voice was a little louder this time, and his face also started to warp with anger. ‘This stupid firstborn! Why did I even bestow him as the crown prince? Sighing..’.
Before the crown prince could speak, an indifferent voice floated into everyone's ears as Jiu Shen turned to face the emperor. “Elyk, looks like you failed to teach your son manners.”
“That's you!” Crown Prince Reinhardt pointed his finger at Jiu Shen's face, but he hurriedly pulled it back after seeing the fiery expression on his father's face. ‘Mr Jiu Shen... Winner Jiu! This is actually this!’
Jiu Shen turned his gaze to the crown prince and said with a disinterested look. “Your Majesty, we meet again.” There was a hint of sarcasm in his voice when he said the word ‘Crown Prince’. It was as if Jiu Shen was disdainful to talk to him.
“This... So this is Mr. Jiu Shen. I'm sorry for my impoliteness Mr. Jiu. I didn't know it was you. By the way, how about Liuli Owner?” The crown prince said with a forced smile. He wasn't really an idiot, and he realized that he had mispronounced, so hurriedly changed the subject.
Emperor Elyk's expression softened slightly after seeing that the two knew each other. He then said with an angry look. “Reinhardt, you mustn't speak like that to Wine Master Jiu again, or I will beat you personally.”
“Yes, father of the emperor. I wouldn't dare.” The crown prince bowed to the emperor with a forced smile. His father had actually spoken such words in front of many people. Although he felt humiliated, he did not dare to express his dissatisfaction. He just silently cursed in his heart. ‘Jiu this fucking Shen again! First, you stole my woman, and now, you even made my father dance at your fingertips!’
Jiu Shen ignored the crown prince as he turned his gaze back to the emperor. “Elyk, you can send your son back. I just want to talk to you.” said Jiu Shen.
Upon seeing that Jiu Shen had completely ignored him, Reinhardt gritted his teeth while cursing the eighteen generations of Jiu Shen in his heart.
Emperor Elyk felt seriousness in Jiu Shen's tone of speech, so he turned to look at his four sons. “You can all return to the fifth VIP room.” He then turned his gaze to his daughter and said in a chiding tone. “And you! Return to the reception hall to receive other guests!”
The four princes and the fifth princess immediately rushed out of the fourth VIP room. They didn't want to make their father angry anymore. They know that they will not end well if they stay.
Now, the only ones left inside the fourth VIP room were the people of Jiu Shen and the emperor.
Lu Sulan glanced at the young disciples and gestured for them to make room for the two. Although he was curious as to what Jiu Shen wanted to talk to the emperor about, he did not dare to sit beside them.
Jiu Shen flicked his finger, forming an invisible barrier around him and the emperor blocking the hearing of everyone within the fourth VIP room.
The emperor felt it, but he acted normally.
“Lord Wine Jiu, what do you want to talk about?” His voice sounded calm, but he felt a little anxious in his heart. Anything that came out of Jiu Shen's mouth was something serious and usually involved his Perak Wing Kingdom, so he couldn't help but feel his heart tighten.
Jiu Shen glanced at him calmly and replied. “At first I wanted to tell you this later on, but I kept feeling that something bad was going to happen to the Silver Wing Empire anytime now.”
Jiu Shen paused for a moment, and the emperor waited for him to continue.
“Elyk, you must be careful with your second son. He's not like he used to be.” Jiu Shen wanted to tell Emperor Elyk about the identity of the second prince, but he held back. This might significantly affect the emperor's soul and would harm the Silver Wing Empire if their emperor's state of mind was unstable.
Emperor Elyk frowned when he heard that and he remained silent. His silence lasted for about three minutes, but Jiu Shen gave him time. In the end, the emperor let out a heavy sigh and he seemed to have aged for several years. He was not stupid, he had also seen the changes of his second son, and although he did not know what had happened to him, Emperor Elyk had already guessed it. It's just, he's not sure what's really going on.
“Huh. Thank you for your reminder, Wine Master Jiu. I'll keep an eye on Arslan's boy.” The emperor said in a weak voice.
Jiu Shen patted the emperor's back and said. “Do not make him find anything abnormal and pay close attention to his movements. He is no longer the Arslan you know.”.
He left some clues in his words, but he did not tell the truth. It is better not to be disclosed at this time.