The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 573 Father and Son
Even those who are most loyal to Prince Yan are now extremely dissatisfied with him. He has cut off the retreat of many people.

The vast majority of people have to consider one consequence, and that is the consequence of resistance.

Even if you are not afraid of death, you should always consider your family.

The King of Qin was famous for his word. If he said he would let someone go, he really would let him go, but if he said he would kill your entire family, he really would kill your entire family.

In the past, when people fought in wars, it was basically the peasants who died. The nobles were not as skilled as others, so at most they would die alone, and their families would never be harmed.

But now, someone actually stabbed the king and killed him. No wonder the King of Qin was furious. Even the most kind-hearted person could not tolerate this.

Prince Xi of Yan was keenly aware that the atmosphere was not right, but he no longer dared to resort to violence to suppress the rebellion. He was unusually humble and even humbly communicated with civil and military officials.

It's not that the civil and military officials didn't listen, but what was the final result?
King Xi of Yan understood that he had to give his subjects hope so that they would have the possibility to fight against the State of Qin. If things continued in this way, the State of Yan would surely perish.

King Xi of Yan sent his trusted envoys with valuable gifts to the two countries of Wei and Chu to ask for help.

In desperation, he tried every possible means, and even the State of Qi sent people to ask King Jian of Qi to plead for mercy.

This is all a misunderstanding. I know nothing. This is all done by my rebellious son. This is all planned by my rebellious son.

However, King Xi of Yan also knew that in this situation, no one would dare to come to support.

King Xi of Yan guessed correctly. King Jian of Qi did not even meet the envoy from Yan State and simply drove him out with sticks.

King Jingmin of Wei and King You of Chu did meet with the envoy, but they searched the envoy thoroughly and sealed his meridians before allowing him to enter the palace.

Even though we know that it is basically impossible for the current Yan State to make more enemies, who knows what this madman will do?
What if this madman wants to take someone with him before he dies?
The two of them don't have as high a level of cultivation as the King of Qin, and they don't want any accidents to happen.

There is no way, Yan State’s reputation has been completely ruined.

After hearing King Xi of Yan's request for help, the attitudes of Wei and Chu were very consistent. The monarchs and their ministers all had the same opinion, which was to ignore the matter.

The furious King of Qin must not be provoked.

Didn't you see that the King of Qin, who was always kind and generous, issued such a death order? No one wanted to repeat the mistakes of the State of Yan.

Besides, everyone really looked down on what Yan State did.

All of this is Yan State's own fault.

King Xi of Yan fell into complete despair.

When Yan Dan learned the result, he smiled sadly. He had already prepared for death.

When doing big things, there is no retreat and you will either achieve great success or fail miserably.

If it is a great success, the winner takes all. If it is a great failure, the whole family will die.

Born into a royal family, I understand this truth.

Now is the time for him to bear the consequences.

Anyway, my wives, concubines and children have all escaped, and my bloodline can be passed on, so there is still hope.

King Xi of Yan summoned Yan Dan, as he wanted to try again.

Yan Dan was brought into the hall with his meridians sealed. King Yan dismissed everyone and only the two of them, father and son, were left in the hall.

The father and son have some similarities in appearance. They are both very handsome and have extraordinary bearing. As for their personalities, they are even more similar.

At this time, Prince Xi of Yan's hair had already turned white. He had been unable to sleep or eat well for several days, and his face looked quite haggard.

As for Yan Dan, he was prematurely aged, and his spirit was almost gone.

Now he keeps his head down and doesn't speak. Most of his hair has turned white. He doesn't bother to take care of his manners. He has an untidy beard and looks dirty.

This was the first time that Prince Xi of Yan saw his rebellious son looking so slovenly and depressed.

His son was sent to Zhao State as a hostage when he was young, and since returning from Zhao State he has always been the most outstanding royal noble.

Looking at this son is like looking at myself.

King Xi of Yan suddenly smiled and asked, "Dan'er, do you have anything else to say now?"

Yan Wangxi's inexplicable smile shocked Yan Dan, who slowly raised his head and replied, "Father, I am just willing to accept the loss."

King Xi of Yan sat on the throne helplessly, and smiled inexplicably: "Yes, it's nothing more than being willing to accept defeat."

Yan Wangxi's expression turned indifferent, and he continued, "It seems that you are ready."

Yan Dan said expressionlessly, "My father is just trying to borrow my head to make another last-ditch effort."

"It's not the first time that Father has given up on me. If Father thinks it's useful, just take it."

King Yan sneered and praised: "Well, you are worthy of being my son, you are brave."

"You did a great job, assassinating the King of Qin, and you dared to hide it from me. Now the whole Yan State is in great trouble, and the royal family is in danger. It's all your fault!"

Yan Dan had already lost all hope, but after hearing these words, he could not help but feel grief and anger.

He could not help but shouted angrily, "Didn't my father know anything about this? My father fanned the flames and sent that loser Qin Wuyang to replace Ren Feng. When Jing Ke got to the front of the King of Qin, he was only one foot away. If Ren Feng had helped, it might not be impossible!"

"Why did father agree to all those excessive conditions? Why did he change people at the last minute? Isn't it because he wants to put the blame on me if we fail?!"

"But, father, you also lost the bet! The King of Qin doesn't care who is the mastermind, your son or your father. What he wants is to annex the State of Yan legitimately!"

King Xi of Yan slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Shut up!"

"You have no idea how powerful the King of Qin is! He just waved his hand and killed the loser you sent. No matter who else you send, the result will be the same."

"It was your wrong judgment that harmed everyone!"

"You know the King of Qin well, but you don't even know his strength!"

"Your estimates are so different, and you've put so much thought into planning such a foolish thing that is doomed to fail. How can you still have the nerve to speak? You and the King of Qin have known each other since childhood, so how can the difference between you two be so huge?"

Yan Dan was filled with grief and indignation. His chest was about to burst. Tears could not be controlled and he roared, "Father, I am not as good as the King of Qin, but have you ever treated me as your son? I have always been just your tool!"

"Yes, I was held hostage in Zhao just like the King of Qin. But even though the King of Qin was only the son of a prince, the State of Qin never ignored him! The King of Qin had his loving mother by his side, and he had human and material support from the State of Qin! And what about me?"

"You sent me to the State of Zhao as a hostage when I was six years old! That same year, you launched a massive attack on Zhao. Have you ever considered me? Have you ever had me in your eyes?!"

"I am your son. Have you ever had any feelings for me? When we attacked Zhao, did you ever consider my life or death?!" "During my time in Zhao, I was a prince, but I could only live in the palace, lacking food and clothing, and was bullied. When did you ever care about me?"

"I could have sent a letter from you to the hostage house, sent a few people to take care of me, and given me some money. Isn't it possible? But you did nothing. You never replied to the letter I sent you."

"The only maidservant by my side was actually given to me by the King of Qin!"

All of Yan Dan's grief, anger, and grievances could no longer be suppressed and burst out, shouting: "Father, you are my father, and I am your biological son! The legitimate son! My mother is your wife! But why!"

"After I returned to my country, you were even more wary of me. I am the Crown Prince of Yan! But you never gave me any power! How can I compete with the King of Qin?!"

"When the King of Qin's father first became the crown prince, he asked the King of Qin to return from the State of Zhao. When the King of Qin's father first succeeded to the throne, he immediately made the King of Qin the crown prince! He invited famous teachers from all over the world to teach him and let him develop his own power!"

"When the King of Qin succeeded to the throne, his father let him rule directly before his death, leaving him with a rich team."

"Father! And you!"

"My father! What have you given me? What have you given me?"

"Suppression! Vigilance! Distrust!"

Yan Dan couldn't control his emotions and roared. This was the first time he lost his composure and he let out all his grievances, dissatisfaction and indignation.

No matter how much resentment he had towards his father, he was still his father after all. He had given him some warmth when he was young. But all that disappeared after he was six years old.

In the end, Yan Dan was unable to face calmly what King Xi of Yan had done to him. He could accept the harm and betrayal from anyone, but he really couldn't bear the way his father had treated him.

He didn't understand, he didn't understand why the King of Qin's parents loved and supported him so much, while his own father treated him like a stranger, like a handy tool.

Father, that's his father.

Perhaps, if Yan Dan had never seen or heard how other fathers treated their sons, especially if he had never seen how Ying Zheng's parents treated him, Yan Dan might have been able to accept it.

However, Yan Dan had seen with his own eyes how a father should treat his son! How a father would treat his own flesh and blood!

He knew that he was born into a royal family, and that the royal family was different from the common people.

He thought he could face it calmly, but when it really came to the last moment, he realized that he had been brooding over it, and it was a shadow that he could never get over.

Yan Dan's words made Yan Wangxi angry and his face became more and more gloomy. When Yan Dan finished speaking, Yan Wangxi asked coldly: "You rebellious son, are you done?"

King Xi of Yan suddenly slammed the table several times and shouted, "You were born into the royal family, so you must bear the responsibilities of the royal family! Have I never been a hostage?!"

"It's just a little suffering and injustice, what does it matter?! After all, you will enjoy wealth and glory!"

"Why am I on guard against you?!"

"Think about yourself! When I see you, I think of myself! You are my son, absolutely, you look exactly like me, that's why I have to be on guard against you!"

"This is the price of being a royal, enjoying wealth and power! Power is highly poisonous and must be wielded with care!"

"When the King of Qin was the Crown Prince, he could develop his power at will? That was because King Zhuangxiang of Qin had just ascended the throne! King Zhuangxiang of Qin was still young, and he died too early! If he had been king for another ten years, no, five years, then you would have seen what would have happened to the father and son?"

"The king's power is supreme! There can only be one voice forever! There are no fathers and sons in the field of power!"

"I am your father, but I am also your monarch! One day my kingdom will be handed over to you, but as long as I am still alive, you will always be my subject!"

"And this is a test for you! If you can't even bear this little bit of grievance and test, how can you shoulder the heavy responsibility of this country?!"

"I have also been a hostage! I have also been a crown prince! I have also suffered! I have also been frightened and suffered all kinds of injustice! Your grandfather once treated me the same way!"

"This is the price of being born into a royal family!"

"Put away your tears! How disgraceful!"

"Who are you trying to show off to? Or do you want someone to pity you?!"

"As the crown prince of Dayan, you have already surpassed countless people in the world. What grievances do you have? Lower your head and look at those common people. What grievances do you have?"

Yan Dan was completely heartbroken. His father was totally unable to understand his thoughts. All he cared about was power.

There is only a struggle for power.

He has been completely corrupted by the poison of power.

Yan Dan wanted to wipe away her tears, but she couldn't.

The scenes in Zhao State kept coming to my mind and I couldn't get rid of them.

Every time I went to the Qin hostage house, every time I saw Ying Zheng's mother, she was always full of tenderness and joy, asking about Ying Zheng's well-being, with endless concern and worry, and the love in her eyes could not be described in words.

The King of Qin's mother gave him all her love, always worried about his safety, always worried that he would not have enough to eat, always worried that he would not have warm clothes. Even though she had everything she needed, she would still sew clothes for him for all four seasons, always smiling at him, always doting on him, and always letting him be and supporting him.

He once had it, but all of this was gone after he went to Zhao State.

Even after returning to Yan State, her mother was different.

The mother had a new son.

Before her death, the mother asked my father to teach her well, but she also asked him to take good care of my younger brother. Almost all the words she asked were about my younger brother.

Yan Dan was so excited that he shook and couldn't help spitting out blood.

After wiping the blood from his lips, his tears finally stopped.

Yan Dan took two deep breaths and stood firmly. He had nothing more to say.

Yan Dan said indifferently: "Father, is there anything else?"

King Xi of Yan said coldly: "Where are your wife and children? I only gave you to the King of Qin. Your head alone cannot quench the King of Qin's wrath."

Yan Dan just thought it was ridiculous and sneered: "Even if it's the heads of my entire family, they still can't be eliminated."

"I know the King of Qin. He never makes decisions out of anger. He is never swayed by emotions. He always does the right thing."

"The King of Qin wanted to destroy Yan just for the sake of justice and to establish his authority!"

Yan Dan snorted and laughed: "Father, the King of Qin wants to kill our three clans. No matter what, you can't escape."

"Hahahaha, the royal family had three clans exterminated. This is rare in the world."

(End of this chapter)