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Chapter 122 Commanders Big and Small Kong
The next day, however, brought not good news, but news of Kong Yiche's father.
Kong Yiche received the notification and arrived at the reception hall in surprise, somewhat astonished. His father was busy with state affairs; how could he have time to come to the Ocean Empire? It wasn't until he saw that tall, straight figure in military uniform that he finally believed it.
"Father, what brings you here?" Kong Yiche stepped forward. The emperor was not in the palace, which meant that the father and son had some time to spend together in private.
"Go pack your things. I've already consulted with the Emperor of the Ocean Empire. The Forest Empire has urgent matters that require your return to handle." Kong Yiche's father turned around.
He looked different from Jiang Yu's father, Jiang Ren; he appeared more refined and scholarly. He wore the uniform of a high-ranking civilian general of the Forest Empire, with his hands behind his back.
This high-ranking commander stood tall with his neck and back straight. Even his gold-rimmed glasses couldn't hide his deep and sharp gaze. The deep furrow between his eyebrows indicated that he was often deep in thought.
"Father, may I ask what important matter requires you to personally come to another country to fetch me?" Kong Yiche asked in a deep voice. His father must have heard something. What important matter? It was just an excuse to bring him back.
"Don't ask too many questions, you'll find out when you get back." Commander Kong was unwilling to say more.
“Father, I will not go back. I know you must have heard something. I have not done anything to dishonor the family’s reputation. It’s just that there is a matter that has not yet been resolved. It will only take a few days at most. Once it is resolved, I will naturally return to the Forest Empire.” Kong Yiche saw that his father’s attitude was firm and tried to communicate with him.
“These things have nothing to do with you. No need to say more, go pack your things, we’re leaving immediately.” Unfortunately, the father remained unmoved.
“Father, I have my own principles and ways of doing things, and you should respect me.” Kong Yiche continued to negotiate patiently, but was impatiently interrupted by his father.
"If you want others to respect you, you need to respect and love yourself. To stay in another country without dignity for a woman who looks down on you, and even try to interfere in other countries' affairs, is that what I taught you since you were a child?!" Kong Yiche's father shouted sternly.
“Jiang Yu isn’t like that, as you say. Her rejection of me was very dignified, and my feelings for her were also very dignified. Now that she’s in trouble, what kind of person would I be if I just turned around and left?” Kong Yiche said anxiously. He didn’t know who his father had heard it from, but it was clear that his father had some misunderstanding about Jiang Yu.
“I don’t care what kind of person she is. If she were my daughter-in-law, I would do everything in my family’s power to save and protect her. All I can do now is not to follow the crowd and say that she is morally flawed before things are settled. Also, take my unreasonable son away.”
"As for you, she has her own family and husbands. Who gives you the right to worry about her? Have you been wasting your life all these years?!" Commander Kong said angrily. He truly couldn't understand what kind of spell had been cast on his son, who had been so outstanding since childhood, to drive him to such madness.
“Father, you’re overthinking it. I just want to see things settled down and Jiang Yu safe and sound. Then I’ll return home immediately.”
"Are you trying to defy me now?" Commander Kong frowned, looking even more stern. If his subordinates saw this, they would tremble with fear, knowing that their commander was truly angry.
“Father, this is not disobedience, nor is this in the army. I am trying to communicate with my father as a son. Haven’t you always been very supportive of me?”
"Not in the military?" Commander Kong laughed in exasperation. "If you were in the military, it wouldn't be this troublesome! I could just tie you up and take you back. What do you think I'm telling you all this for?!"
"I supported you because your choice seemed good at the time, and you didn't do anything outrageous, but look at you now!"
"If you fail the first time, improve yourself and start over. I can commend you for your backbone, well done. But didn't she not submit any materials this year? You two aren't meant to be, she has absolutely no interest in you. Have you ever heard the saying 'once and twice, but not a third or fourth time'? Have you ever heard the saying 'a hasty deal is worthless'?"
You've utterly disgraced the Kong family, my own reputation, and even your mother's!
"Father..." Although he wanted to argue, it was quite rare that his father had never spoken to him at such a long length of time since he came of age.
Perhaps realizing he had said too much, Commander Kong, feeling both angry and embarrassed as he met his son's gaze, pulled out a cold gold pocket watch from his pocket and checked the time.
"I'm not going to waste my breath on you. Just do as I say. The griffin is waiting outside. Let's set off now and we can reach the rest stop tonight."
“Father, I won’t leave. I’ve said it before, it’ll only be a few days at most. Don’t you believe my promise?” Kong Yiche stood still.
"Stubborn mule!" Commander Kong was furious. His son had been stubborn since he was a child, never giving up on anything he set his mind to, and showing absolutely no room for negotiation on things he didn't like. He'd won every trophy he wanted, and he'd never participated in a competition he didn't want to. Stubborn mule, a real goofball!
"What guarantees do you have? Tell me what guarantees you have! You didn't even inform your family before running off to the Ocean Empire to offer your services? Or were you rejected but still felt obligated to get involved in the power struggles of another country?"
Knowing that his father had come personally to arrest him was because he was worried about him, afraid that he might cause trouble alone and wouldn't be able to handle it. Kong Yiche softened his tone as much as possible and assured his father again.
“Father, I know you have received some information. Although I cannot guarantee it, I am certain that the person who informed you has exaggerated it. Lord Jiang Yu has clearly rejected me, and I also know that my fate with her is over. I just want to see her safe and sound.”
“Her family and her husbands will naturally have their own methods and means. But I am only representing myself. If I do nothing, it means that my past feelings and aspirations were nothing but a joke, and that would be letting down your teachings.”
Commander Kong's expression softened slightly upon hearing his son's sincere words. He knew Mrs. Tini's character to some extent, and although the two families were very close, he had always maintained a critical attitude towards the messages she sent. In comparison, he naturally trusted his son more.
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“Your actions may be blameless from a personal perspective, but your entire family stands behind you. Your attitude in this incident represents the attitude of the entire Kong family. Especially now that you are in the Ocean Empire, you should think more deeply about your every move.”
Kong Yiche's mind went blank for a moment, then he looked up at his father with a sudden realization, understanding his father's good intentions. Even without Lady Tinie's message, he would have arrived here immediately. Yes, he was not only facing the Emperor of the Ocean Empire, but the royal court of the Forest Empire was also watching his every move.
He thought of the Emperor of the Ocean Empire's somewhat frail health and his ambiguous attitude towards Lady Tiny, turning a blind eye to her, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.
If the royal family of the Ocean Empire were to soon descend into turmoil, he would be caught in the middle, which would be extremely unfavorable, as his father had said, he represented the entire family. Being in the vortex, even without taking any action, he might be exploited by those with ulterior motives.
Compared to his personal love, this is what his father is worried about.
Seeing his silence, Commander Kong's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed. He understood his son; although stubborn, he valued the family above all else. He knew his son had come to a realization.
So he threw out his last bargaining chip: "The Jiang family is outwardly inactive, but they've already made arrangements behind the scenes. Jiang Yu will be safe. And judging from what the Emperor of the Ocean Empire just said, this matter is already settled. There's not much point in you staying here."
Kong Yiche bit his lip, suppressing a trace of sorrow in his heart. He had wanted to see her one more time...
However, he quickly composed himself and nodded to his father: "I understand, Father. I will go and bid farewell to His Majesty. Let us return immediately."