Chapter 459: Bitterness! (1/2)

Chapter 459: Bitterness!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Similar events were taking place in various places across the capital. This operation was basically unprecedented in the Wang Clan's decades in the capital.

”Hahaha, wonderful! The Wang Clan is seeking its own destruction!”

A roar of wild and crazed laughter suddenly rose from the King Qi Residence. An energetic and black-bearded middle-aged man wearing a golden imperial dragon robe stood in his room. His arms were wide open, and he was so happy that his entire body was trembling and his face had scrunched up.

On the side, the goateed elder bowed and respectfully advised, ”Your Highness has attempted to get in touch with Zhang Shougui before, but Zhang Shougui never replied. All the letters were like stones cast into the sea. But this time, we have been presented with an exceedingly rare opportunity. Zhang Shougui would not go to provoke the Wang Clan, but the Wang Clan went to make trouble for him. The great clans of the capital all saw it. Zhang Shougui won't be able to endure this. Your Highness, this is another ally!”

”Hahaha, you've always been a good talker. Bring me my seal! Immediately invite Zhang Shougui! In addition, immediately notify the Bureau of Military Personnel, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Imperial Army. That's right, call in the Imperial Clan Court1 as well. I want that brat from the Wang Clan sitting in prison as quickly as possible. I'd like to see if anyone comes to save him this time!”

By the end, King Qi had a sinister look in his eyes.

King Song had always been his greatest opponent in the Imperial Court. And the Wang Clan that assisted King Song was a thorn in his side that he wanted nothing more than to tear to pieces.

Unfortunately, his plans to deal with King Song and the Wang Clan had all failed at the last step, and his plans aimed at the Wang Clan had all been broken by Wang Chong. King Qi already felt vicious thoughts building up in his mind.

But in this case, King Qi's own status hindered him from recklessly dealing with Wang Chong. There were many eyes and ears in the capital, and not even an Imperial Prince could do as he pleased.

”…But this time is different. You threw yourself into the net!”

In the gloom, King Qi's eyes glimmered with cold and harsh light.

This night was preordained to be a restless one. In the Yao Clan, the King Qi Residence, the palaces of all the nobles, and the mansions of the great clans, everyone was speculating as to the reasons behind the Wang Clan's perplexing operation.

The majority of the factions that could stand steady for decades in the capital were ones that had experienced great storms, seen many schemes and conflicts.

These people were extremely familiar with the political fights in the Imperial Court and the backstabbing among the great clans. It was incredibly rare for them to encounter something that they couldn't see through.

But even though all the events of tonight were clearly displayed before them, not a single one dared to say that they understood what had happened this evening.

Such a thing was unprecedented!

……

”Grandfather!”

In Four Quarters Embassy, Wang Chong shouted and kneeled before his grandfather. The atmosphere in the room was solemn. Wang Chong's grandfather, the one the world hailed as Duke Jiu, sat at the center. Wang Chong's big uncle, Wang Gen, stood on his right while the husband of Wang Chong's big aunt, Li Lin, stood on the left.

For this meeting, even Duke Ye and Elder Zhao had been asked to stand guard outside. This room contained only people from the Wang Clan.

Everyone was looking at Wang Chong.

Today's incident had attracted endless speculation from outsiders. But only they knew clearly that this operation had nothing to do with them.

Everything had been decided by Wang Chong, all the result of his proposition!

But still, in the end, not even the people of the Wang Clan understood why Wang Chong had done it.

”Chong-er, it's no problem for you to mobilize the guards of my residence. I can even help you take care of tonight's incident, including what happened in Drunken Sparrow restaurant. After all, we're all part of the same clan. But can you tell me why all of this happened?”

Wang Gen's hands were tucked into his sleeves and his face was grave.

”Indeed. Chong-er, there are no outsiders here. Can you tell us now why you did what you did?” Li Lin asked.

Only he knew how much pressure he had endured tonight, how many favors he had owed. And the matter with the Imperial Army still wasn't settled.

He could imagine all the problems he would have to confront in the future.

But Li Lin did not care. Although he did not know the specific reason, he had absolute trust in Wang Chong, following his orders almost without thinking.

However, Li Lin had not expected for this matter to involve a figure on the level of Andong Protector-General Zhang Shougui.

Everyone was waiting for Wang Chong's explanation.

Wang Chong's lips opened as he prepared to speak, when he suddenly heard an icy and emotionless voice at his ear.

”Warning: User is about to reveal information that shouldn't be revealed. Revealed information will majorly alter the destiny and course of the world, resulting in attack and expulsion from the strength of the world. User's strength is insufficient to defend oneself and will instantly be killed!

”In order to protect user, all user's attempts to leak heavenly secrets will be muted. After three attempts, all Destiny Energy will be deducted and user will die!”

At that moment, all Wang Chong's words became nothing.

I still can't say it? Wang Chong silently said to himself. Although he had expected this result, Wang Chong still felt a terrible bitterness in his heart.

Today's incident was bound to seem like incomprehensible madness in the eyes of many, but… was he not even allowed to tell his closest relatives?

At this moment, Wang Chong felt an indescribable loneliness.

In the end, he had no companions on his path. And the mission he was burdened with was one that no one else could know.

This feeling of loneliness was too excruciating to bear. At times, Wang Chong really did want to spill out the truth, especially after the operation had failed.