Extraordinary Medical Saint in the City
Chapter 477 - 476: I Will Not Worship the Emperor! (First Update)

Chapter 477: Chapter 476: I Will Not Worship the Emperor! (First Update)

Whoosh!

The Emperor of the Dayan Dynasty, Nangong Zheng, had a sharp gaze that instantly fell upon Lin Fan.

After all.

Tens of thousands present were all bowing to him in worship.

Only Lin Fan stood there upright, strikingly conspicuous!

"Why do you not kneel before me?" Nangong Zheng’s eyebrows twitched, exuding a majestic imperial authority that overwhelmed the senses.

If it were an ordinary person, they would have probably been frightened into kneeling and incessantly knocking their forehead to the floor.

But.

Lin Fan was not only unafraid, but he also stood even straighter, responding indifferently: "I do not kneel to kings!"

"What did you say?" Nangong Zheng’s eyes narrowed, his face already showing an unhappy expression.

"Heh, this kid, isn’t he seeking death?"

"Refusing to kneel before the Emperor? Doesn’t he realize what he is? Saying such words in front of so many people to His Majesty the Emperor, isn’t that seeking death?"

"Heh!"

"Fool!"

"This guy is definitely an idiot!"

The crowd around them all showed expressions of taking pleasure in another’s misfortune.

Indeed.

Nangong Zheng’s face turned even uglier. Before so many people, Lin Fan actually refused to kneel to him!

And.

He even said he does not kneel to kings? Was this not a disrespect to him?

"Why won’t you kneel?" Nangong Zheng asked in a deep tone, his voice already carrying a hint of reprimand.

Clearly, the Emperor was angry, and the consequences could be severe. If Lin Fan’s response wasn’t good, being expelled from the Imperial Palace would be the least of his worries. He might even lose his head.

"A true man stands tall between heaven and earth, he does not kneel to the heavens above, nor to the earth below, only to his parents in between! An Emperor? Merely a ruler of the human world, not even comparable to the heavens and the earth, why should I kneel?" Lin Fan replied calmly.

"Hiss!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone took in a breath of cold air!

The expressions on the faces of tens of thousands inside the Imperial Palace suddenly changed, as if they had seen a ghost, looking at Lin Fan in disbelief.

Cold.

Deathly silence.

Silence.

The atmosphere within the Imperial Palace was incredibly eerie!

After a brief moment, an earth-shattering buzz of discussion, like a tsunami, spread out in all directions!

Hum!

"Not kneeling to the heavens, not kneeling to the earth!"

"What audacity!"

"Boy, you’re way too arrogant. We, who stand between the heavens and the earth, ought to kneel to both. You refuse to kneel to either, and not even to the Emperor. Do you even regard the Dayan Dynasty at all? Do you even hold the Emperor of the Dayan Dynasty in your eyes?"

"Such a heart should be punished!"

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I beseech you to order his immediate execution!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

...

The atmosphere within the Imperial Palace suddenly became extremely tense and utterly exploded.

People’s eyes were fierce and cruel, with hostility and brutality, all staring at Lin Fan, wishing he would die immediately.

’Heh, what an idiot! I haven’t even made my move, and you’ve already sentenced yourself to death—so foolish. To think I once considered you a rival!’ Li Yanting chuckled inwardly, shaking his head in amusement, his lips curling with mockery.

"Father Emperor! Please, do not do this; Lin Fan... he didn’t mean it that way!"

A graceful figure rushed out in haste.

Dressed in court attire, she was like a Banished Immortal descending to the Human World, as pure as a green lotus, exuding a sense of great nobility. The moment she appeared within the Imperial Palace, she captured the attention of everyone present!

Nangong Li had been secretly paying attention to everything Lin Fan was involved in.

Upon seeing that Lin Fan had triggered public outrage, she came out to plead on behalf of Lin Fan.

When everyone saw Nangong Li pleading for Lin Fan, countless envious gazes immediately fell upon him.

Meanwhile.

Many looked towards Nangong Li with eyes filled with longing, greed, astonishment—emotions were well-masked, yet the deep-seated desire in their eyes was something they could not entirely conceal!

’Damn it! Princess Li actually pleaded for him in person?’ Li Yanting’s fists clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking in anger.

"Hmph!"

Nangong Zheng snorted coldly, his imposing visage growing even uglier as he said, "Li’er, step back! I wish to see just how arrogant a man who refuses to bow to heaven, earth, or kings can be! Great General, throw him out of the palace gates, and may he never enter the Dayan Dynasty for all eternity!"

"By your command!"

From outside the Imperial Palace, the sound of moving Armor could be heard.

Following that, a troop of soldiers surged into the Imperial Palace, ready to throw Lin Fan out.

Suddenly.

"Your Majesty, please wait!"

The silent Xiahou Qiongyin suddenly spoke up.

"What is it?" Nangong Zheng’s expression stiffened, his gaze falling upon the Empress as he asked, "Does the Empress have an objection?"

"Your Majesty, hear me out. Although this young man has offended you, nothing he said was wrong! A true man should not bow to heaven or earth and can only stand tall and unyielding with a heart that refuses to submit!" Xiahou Qiongyin spoke.

Everyone’s heart stirred.

Is the Empress speaking up for Lin Fan?

All were incredulous as they looked towards Xiahou Qiongyin.

It is well-known that the Empress of the Dayan Dynasty is a paragon of virtue.

Otherwise, she would not have been able to maintain her position for so long.

Now.

Why would Xiahou Qiongyin speak up for Lin Fan? Wasn’t Lin Fan’s performance just now insolent enough, bold enough, disrespectful enough?

"Hmph!" Nangong Zheng snorted again.

"Your Majesty, please do not be angry just yet. Consider this, Lin Fan doesn’t belong to our Dayan Dynasty. It doesn’t seem wrong for him to not bow to your imperial majesty, right? You can’t expect subjects from neighboring nations to come and bow before you as their king, can you?" Xiahou Qiongyin’s voice was very gentle, speaking slowly.

Nangong Zheng furrowed his brows, "Empress, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"What I’m saying is, this child is not bad!" Xiahou Qiongyin said with a smile, her gaze tenderly falling upon Lin Fan, appraising him from head to toe.

The more she watched, the more satisfied she became.

"Lin Fan, you say you will not bow to kings, so be it!" Xiahou Qiongyin nodded slightly, and with a shift in her tone, her eyes twinkling, she asked, "Now, we confront you as Li’er’s parents. Today, the Emperor is not a king, but just Li’er’s father. Will you bow now?"

As her voice fell.

Lin Fan stepped forward two paces without hesitation and bowed slightly, saying, "Lin Fan pays his respects to my father-in-law and mother-in-law!"

Those present were shocked beyond words!

Father-in-law? Mother-in-law?

These are the Emperor and Empress of the Dayan Dynasty!

And you dare to address them as such? This is supremely disrespectful!

"Father-in-law? Mother-in-law? Hahaha!" A trace of surprise flashed across Nangong Qiongyin’s face, followed by a restrained laughter, evidently very pleased. She turned to look at Nangong Zheng and said, "See? Didn’t I tell you, this child is not bad!"

"This..."

Nangong Zheng was momentarily stunned, then regained his composure and his expression softened slightly as he smiled and said, "Very well! Then, Great General, you may stand down for now."

"By your command!"

Another sound of Armor movement ensued, and the soldiers who had just entered the Imperial Palace began to withdraw.