The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 135 Dragon Travels the World 22

Zhao Yu did not rush to clear the cave. Instead, he waited for three or four days. He listened to the sounds inside getting weaker and weaker and guessed that the people inside had almost exhausted their strength. Only then did he have his men move the rocks at the cave entrance and successfully capture Ye Lin and his Dragon Slaying Society members.

He Yaozu, unwilling to linger in the desolate mountains, returned to the county town on the first day.

The first thing to do upon returning was naturally to pay homage to the king and report the day's events in detail.

Unexpectedly, just as they arrived at the door, they ran into Ding Wuwei, who had just come out of there.

Ding Wuwei is now in charge of treating the Empress Dowager's headache. Chu Tianyou is worried about the Empress Dowager's condition and summons Ding Wuwei every day to inquire about the progress of the Empress Dowager's illness.

At this moment, he had a bright smile on his face, and the smile lines at the corners of his eyes were overflowing with unconcealed joy, as if a great joyous event had befallen him.

He Yaozu was curious and asked around. He learned that Ding Wuwei and his father Ding Wuxing had been reunited after a long separation. The father and son had resolved their past grievances and eliminated the barriers between them, and their relationship was restored.

"It is truly a joyous occasion to see Physician Ding and his son reunited!"

Upon learning the whole story, He Yaozu smiled and expressed his delight to Ding Wuwei.

At this moment, Ding Wuwei was immersed in the joy of reuniting with his father. When he heard He Yaozu call him Doctor Ding, his smile became even brighter. He waved his feather fan more vigorously, and the two copper coin-shaped hat wings on his head swayed tremblingly with his movements, making him look quite vivid.

"Thank you, thank you! Here's a red envelope for you! Just to add to the festive atmosphere!"

Overjoyed, Ding Wuwei generously handed over a red envelope, and He Yaozu raised his eyebrows.

He's always the one giving out red envelopes; this is the first time he's received one.

However, he was not displeased, nor did he refuse or spoil the mood. Instead, he smiled and accepted the red envelope. When he opened it, he found that it contained a thousand taels of silver notes.

"so much!"

He Yaozu looked at Ding Wuwei in surprise. He had only offered a congratulatory greeting, and Ding Wuwei had given him such a large red envelope!

Is Ding Wuwei really that rich?!

"Just sharing in the joy!"

Ding Wuwei waved his hand dismissively, grinning from ear to ear.

Seeing how happy he was, He Yaozu knew that this amount of money was nothing to him, so after thinking about it, he didn't refuse and put the banknote away.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

In exchange, he pulled Ding Wuwei aside and whispered a reminder: "I know that Physician Ding is happy to be reunited with his son today, but the Prime Minister's residence is probably going to hold a funeral right now, so you'd better put away your smile!"

"The Prime Minister's residence is perfectly fine, why are they holding a funeral?" Ding Wuwei asked in surprise.

Tang Yao is dead!

"Tang Yao? Wasn't she under house arrest by the king? How could she have died without cause?"

"Tang Yao left the mansion without permission, met with Wang Enlun, and then committed suicide by poisoning herself."

"Ah!" Ding Wuwei was shocked and quickly suppressed his smile.

He Yaozu glanced back and noticed a slight movement in the room. He stopped talking to Ding Wuwei and walked to the door, signaling the guard to go in and report.

Now that Chu Tianyou has revealed his identity, he naturally needs to adhere to etiquette and norms, especially since he has a criminal record. He must be even more careful in his actions in front of Chu Tianyou to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

The guards quickly came out and let him in.

He Yaozu straightened his clothes and slowly walked in.

Chu Tianyou sat upright in the hall, his posture elegant, a folding fan gently waving in his hand. He wore a purple robe that exuded endless nobility. Bai Shanshan stood gracefully beside him, like a lotus emerging from the water. She wore a light purple dress with delicate embroidery of flowers on the hem, which accentuated her delicate beauty, like the gentlest scenery in spring.

The two were like a divine couple who had stepped out of a painting. The man was handsome and dashing, and the woman was graceful and beautiful. Their tacit understanding and harmony made them seem like a perfect match made in heaven. They were so beautiful that one could forget the mundane world. It was as if all the beauty in the world was gathered at this moment, quietly blooming and radiating an enviable brilliance.

He Yaozu had no intention of being pretentious and had no thought of how to impress Chu Tianyou. After bowing respectfully, he went straight to the point and gave a detailed account of how he had meticulously planned and ultimately trapped the Dragon Slaying Society members in the cave. He also explained Tang Yao's situation in detail, but to avoid causing unnecessary confusion, he omitted the part about telekinesis.

"You even know about gunpowder?" Chu Tianyou's face showed the same surprise as Zhao Yu's.

In his past impression, He Yaozu was nothing more than a good-for-nothing playboy who did nothing proper. He never expected that he would know how to mix and arrange gunpowder.

Consider his relentless pursuit of the Dragon Slaying Society after leaving Qinghe County, ultimately forcing Ye Lin to gather the remaining members and capture them alive. His courage and ability are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"I only know a little bit about the basics!" He Yaozu remained humble.

Chu Tianyou looked at him with complicated emotions and nodded, wanting to say something, but in the end he stopped and let him leave.

After He Yaozu left, Chu Tianyou couldn't help but show a hint of regret and sighed softly.

"Pity!"

Hearing this, Bai Shanshan's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked with a hint of curiosity, "What is Brother Tianyou regretting?"

Chu Tianyou's gaze seemed to pierce through the mist of time and space, returning to Qinghe County where he first met He Yaozu, and that memory gradually became vivid in his mind.

"Back when I was in Qinghe County, I saw what He Yaozu did and I was prejudiced against him, thinking that he was just a spoiled brat who was pampered by his parents, was good for nothing, and eventually went astray."

"His pardon was more out of consideration for He Zhengjie's years of hard work and a father's deep pity for losing his son, but it did not truly see He Yaozu's value."

“I overlooked the most important point: as He Zhengjie’s only bloodline, He Yaozu was undoubtedly educated and nurtured by He Zhengjie with all his heart, regardless of whether he was spoiled or not.”

"Now it seems that He Yaozu was able to eliminate the Dragon Slaying Society all by himself, and even capture them alive. His courage and wisdom are truly admirable. Moreover, his extraordinary talent can also be seen from our conversation in prison that day."

"If he is properly trained and refined, he will surely become a pillar of the court and a good minister in governing the country in time. But now he is burdened by past events and has no chance to enter the court."

"It is a great pity for a ruler to lose a good minister!"

"If I had seen through all this back then, and done everything in my power to stop He Yaozu from doing those improper things, so that he wouldn't have these stains on his record, then..."

"Ugh!"

With that, he turned his unfinished thoughts into a heavy sigh.