Translator: _Min_
This unveiled a significant historical enigma.
Historians scoured all the records but failed to discover the name of Emperor
Yin.
In the five thousand years of the Great Xia, no emperor had ever left without a trace of his name.
Speculation was rife.
Some even suggested that Emperor Yin had ordered all historians not to record his name, fearing that future generations would remember his tyranny.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiheng fell silent for a moment.
After a long pause, he said indifferently, âBecause he never had a name.â
Si Fuqing was taken aback, âNo name?â
âHe was the ninth son of the previous emperor, abandoned outside the palace at birth, not even given a baby name,â Yu Xiheng said coolly. âPicked up by the abbot of a temple, even though he was a castaway, the temple folks dared not name him casually, hence they simply called him âNine.ââ
âAfter he returned to the palace, no one called him by his name, and no one thought he would ascend to the throne.â Si Fuqingâs gaze gradually hardened.
Before, no one cared about his name.
Afterward, no one dared to speak his name directly.
Yu Xiheng met her eyes and smiled, âSo, having a name or not doesnât matter anymore.â
âIs that soâ¦â Si Fuqing nodded, âThis perspective is quite novel, not many historians have proposed it.â
Yu Xiheng brushed a petal off himself, raising an eyebrow imperceptibly,
âSimple analysis.â
Si Fuqing gave a thumbs up, âBoss, you really are capable of anything.â
Yu Xiheng hummed, âHow much?â
Si Fuqing paused, then realized what he meant, raising her hand, â120% of sincerity!â
Indeed, being with the Black-hearted Monster, one must always be wary of their verbal traps.
Thinking she could be easily fooled was out of the question.
In the afternoon, Tianle Media released an announcement online.
[@TianleMediaV: In response to recent comments about our company online, we wish to state that Ms. Si Fuqingâs announcements are managed by our agent Feng Peizhi. We have investigated and found that she indeed engaged in many unfair and despicable actions during this period and have dismissed her to demonstrate our companyâs integrity.]
This announcement indeed quelled much of the controversy, and the critical public opinion gradually subsided.
But netizens are not so easily deceived.
[Those who know, know. Itâs all just a ploy, sacrificing one to take the blame.] [But Feng Peizhi really is no good, she got what she deserved!]
[Feng Peizhi is truly pitiful, abandoned by Si Fuqing and her personally cultivated Meng Xue, now jobless, haha, all alone, probably full of regret.]
Feng Peizhi learned about Meng Xueâs contract termination from her colleagues.
More anxious than Manager Luo, she immediately booked a flight to find Meng
Xue.
âMengmeng, how could you terminate the contract?â Feng Peizhi couldnât accept it, âMengmeng, I admit I was wrong to Si Fuqing, but donât you know how I treated you? The role of the fifth female lead in âCrossing the Demon Realmâ was all thanks to me!â
âAh, Feng Peizhi, letâs not mention the fifth female lead in âCrossing the Demon Realmâ.â Before Meng Xue could speak, a middle-aged man beside her interrupted, âAfter the incident at your company, Director Tang was so angry he immediately wanted Meng Xue to leave. It was only after I negotiated that she was allowed to stay. The contract was signed with us, it has nothing to do with you.â
Feng Peizhi staggered, her face turning ashen, âMengmengâ¦â
âDo you ever get tired?â Meng Xue was visibly impatient. âIâve terminated my contract with Tianle Media as well, and youâre not my agent anymore. Why do you still want to control me?
It was a lesson Meng Xue had learned from Feng herself: to kick away the useless.
Feng Peizhi trembled with rage.
She had given her all to Meng Xue, only to be treated this way in the end.
âMeng Xue, you ingrate!â Feng Peizhiâs fingers shook, âI have your photos! If you donât want to ruin your reputation, youâll find me a job, or else Iâll drag you down with me even if it kills me!â
Meng Xueâs expression turned cold, âBrother Zhou.â
âFeng Peizhi, weâre all in this industry together, letâs not make things too ugly,â Brother Zhou stepped forward, signaling to two assistants, âAs for the photos, itâd be better to destroy them. And really, you were too foolish to come here alone. â
Before Feng Peizhi could utter another threat, she was muffled and carried away by the assistants.
Meng Xue massaged her temples and followed Brother Zhou to the new company.
On the way, she saw an advertisement featuring Si Fuqing and clenched her fists subconsciously.
âDo you see her as a threat?â Brother Zhou noticed, âThereâs no need, really. Itâs true that landing a luxury brand endorsement is tough, but she just got lucky by saving someone. How far can luck take her on talent alone?â
âBesides, now she has no company and no agent, just a lone commander. How can she continue her career?â
Initially, Brother Zhou had his sights on Si Fuqing, but he eventually gave up.
She truly was too rebellious.
It was as if the RM publicity slogan had been written for her.
Unbowed and unyielding.
Yet, in the vast melting pot of the entertainment industry, even the toughest bones eventually break.
Entering the company, the first floor was bustling.
Meng Xue caught a glimpse of a tall woman, who disappeared into a private elevator before she could see clearly.
âThatâs Teacher Tong Luoyun,â Brother Zhou pointed out, âIâll arrange for you
to meet her.â
Meng Xue nodded.
She was well aware of Tong Luoyunâs standing in the film industry.
The foremost among the four leading actresses.
She had won all three major domestic movie awards and was now advancing into the international entertainment industry.
It was rumored she had landed a role in a big-budget sci-fi movie by Glenn.
Though just a supporting role, it was already far beyond her peers.
âShe was discovered by that person,â Brother Zhou shook his head, âSuch a pity, after the film emperor committed suicide,â
Meng Xue paused, âWho?â
âThe one once hailed as the greatest agent in Great Xia, Sang Yanqing!â Brother Zhou counted on his fingers, âLet me tell you about the stars sheâs managed. Not to mention Tong Luoyun, the grand slam film emperor who was just a step away from the Glenn Award.â
âAnd there are two others, pillars of the film industry. Truly remarkable.â Meng Xue engraved the name Sang Yanqing in her memory.
She continued to acquaint herself with the new company alongside Brother Zhou.
A few agents just happened to come out from the pantry, talking excitedly.
âDid you say Sister Sang is taking on someone? Sheâs actually making a comeback? Who could possibly persuade her?â
âItâs been six years since Sister Sang vanished from the entertainment scene, along with her legends.â
âHer discerning eye is legendary; not many can catch her attention, but those who do, at the very least, turn out like Tong Luoyun.â
Brother Zhou was also surprised, âSang Yanqing is back? Who is she managing?
âBrother Zhou,â one of the agents greeted him, âYes, Sister Sang is back. We should be notified soon, wait and see. Sheâs bound to make a big splash..â