sjar Chapter 127 The Regent Has Four Eyes
Chapter 127 The Regent Has Four Eyes
Upon noticing their suspicious gazes, Tang Luo jumped to her feet as if burned, hastily explaining, "Of course... that Regent is..."
However, just as she was about to blurt out, "The Regent of Tianyuan Kingdom is my father," some images and thoughts suddenly flashed through her mind, causing her to swallow the words back down.
"But...but what?" The children opened their eyes wide with curiosity, staring intently at Tang Luo, eager to hear what was to come.
At this moment, everyone was dressed in coarse linen clothes, but Tang Luo's clothes were made of smooth, delicate, and brightly colored silk. At a glance, its unique fabric formed a sharp contrast with the clothes of the people around her.
Looking at the exquisite headdresses Tang Luo was wearing, they were expensive items that ordinary people could hardly afford.
Therefore, the children naturally assumed that Tang Luo must have come from a wealthy family and was the daughter of a rich and powerful man.
The things she mentioned about the regent must have come from her elders.
Thinking of this, the children became even more curious and eagerly hoped that Tang Luo would continue to tell the story so that they could hear how many unknown secrets and interesting stories these wealthy families knew.
"This regent was really an unknown nobody back then."
At that time, he was just an ordinary soldier in the army, but the turning point of fate often comes unexpectedly.
In a fierce battle, he fought bravely and made outstanding contributions, and even more fortunately saved the life of the late emperor.
Because of this great achievement, the late emperor was overjoyed and immediately bestowed upon him the title of king!
After that, the regent's power grew daily, to the point that he could even stand shoulder to shoulder with the late emperor and sit on equal footing!
When Tang Luo recalled the stories told by the people in the manor about her father's legendary experiences, she couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.
At this moment, she imitated the tone of storytellers and vividly recounted this story to the group of children in front of her.
However, to Tang Luo's surprise, her enthusiastic narration was met with merciless questioning from some of the children.
“You’re lying! That’s not how it is at all!” one of the children shouted.
“That’s right! We don’t believe you!” another child chimed in.
Upon hearing such skepticism, Tang Luo was instantly enraged. Her eyes widened as she demanded, "Fine, then tell me, what's wrong? Did I lie?"
A thin little girl stepped forward timidly from the crowd and said in a trembling voice, "I've heard my mother say that the Regent is no good person! He's a ruthless killer! And he looks strange, with two noses and four eyes!"
These words caused a great stir, immediately drawing responses from many children.
"Yes, yes, yes... I've also heard my father mention it. The Regent really is so strange-looking, he's practically a terrifying monster!"
"That's right! I heard he has a blue face and fangs, and a ferocious appearance that makes people's hair stand on end!"
Tang Luo frowned, looking at the chattering children with suspicion.
Could the person they are describing really be their beloved father?
It sounds more like a bizarre and absurd monster from mythology.
"You...are you talking about...the Regent...Murong Qian?" Tang Luo stared wide-eyed in disbelief, still clinging to a sliver of hope, unwilling to give up the questioning.
So he deliberately added his father's name, as if that would make the answer more certain.
However, just as Tang Luo uttered the words "Regent," the ragged and filthy girl standing beside her seemed to be greatly frightened and suddenly stretched out her small, dark hands to cover Tang Luo's mouth.
Caught off guard, Tang Luo suddenly felt her breath catch in her throat and could only struggle in vain.
"Ugh... ugh... ugh..." Tang Luo twisted her body desperately, trying to break free from the restraints of those hands, but the other person was obviously much stronger than her and held her tightly, so no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get rid of them.
Tang Luo was so anxious that tears were about to come out, and she kept making indistinct sobs, but she couldn't utter a single complete sentence.
At this moment, another little girl who looked a few years older also came over.
She too looked terrified, her large eyes wide open, and she scolded in a low voice, "Are you out of your mind! How dare you call out the Regent's name so boldly!"
"Yes, you absolutely mustn't say that! My mother once told me that the Regent has ears and eyes that can see a thousand miles!"
Even if they are separated by thousands of miles, he will immediately notice if anyone mentions his name.
If he hears us talking about him here, none of us will survive!
The girl in coarse linen clothes beside him nodded nervously and hurriedly added.
Tang Luo frowned, inwardly complaining, "What are they talking about? Where did they hear that? If her father really had eyes and ears everywhere, would she have to be locked in a dark room and told stories by them?"
They probably already rescued me! I really don't know where they heard that! This is terrifying!
They dared not let go, and could only carefully observe their surroundings, praying in their hearts that Tang Luo's rebellious words would not reach the Regent's ears.
Otherwise, they would be locked in a dark room right now, and if the Regent heard them, he would probably lose his ears and have his tongue pulled out.
Some of the more timid ones have already started covering their mouths!
Tang Luo quickly waved her hand to indicate that she would stop talking, otherwise she would be suffocated by these little girls before her father could rescue her.
"You guys! If you keep covering me up like this, I might die here before anyone comes to save me!" Tang Luo pouted and complained.
The little girl who had been covering Tang Luo lowered her head in embarrassment after hearing her words.
I think I used a bit too much force just now; her lips are even a little red!
She stretched out her hand again, looking at how oily it was covered in black dirt!
She was very embarrassed, her face turning slightly red. She could only cautiously say, "I...I'm sorry...I...I was just in a hurry...no...it wasn't intentional."