Article 1424: The Tiger Father Has a Dog Son

Wanyan Lie appeared exactly as Shen Yue had predicted, leaving everyone feeling awe at his enigmatic presence and, at the same time, finding Shen Yue's prediction unimaginable.

Wanyan Lie did not address Wanyan Zonghan right away but turned to look at Shen Yue, stating each word: "I am called Yan Lie."

His words seemed like nonsense because he had introduced himself by name as soon as he appeared; Shen Yue was not senile, so how could he forget this?

Shen Yue responded with a pointless remark, "Indeed, you are Yan Lie."

He knew full well the implication of Wanyan Lie's words—he was Yan Lie, not Wanyan Lie. Wanyan Lie had not disclosed his true identity to anyone!

Why?

Perhaps for fear that the Jurchens wouldn't believe such a thing, perhaps Wanyan Lie no longer considered himself a Jurchen, or perhaps Wanyan Lie simply did not want the Jurchens to know his true identity.

Otherwise, why would he have appeared right when Shen Yue was about to speak his name?