Chapter 1278: The Whole Story! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

”What letter? Was it from King Qi?!”

”No!”

He Qingrong shook his head and bitterly smiled, a complicated look on his face.

”The matter isn't that complicated. They only sent me a letter written by my honored mother. This unworthy He belongs to a major clan of Jiangnan. My honored mother is also from a famous family of scholars and is well-educated and skilled in calligraphy, so I was able to immediately recognize my honored mother's handwriting.”

Wang Chong and King Song glanced at each other in realization, turmoil in their minds.

”Your Highness, I know why King Qi sent me that letter, and I know what their plan is. But my honored mother is correct. Ever since I entered the court, I've rarely returned home. My honored mother is of advanced age now, and if I don't go back, we might be eternally separated by the heavens and I will no longer have the chance. If that happens, this He will be wracked by regret for the rest of his life!

”Even without King Qi's meddling, I had already made up my mind to return to the capital. This is my personal decision. I hope that King Song can forgive me!”

He Qingrong couldn't help but sigh once more and made an extremely deep bow.

”I understand!”

King Song emotionally sighed. Filial piety was the foremost of virtues. Although He Qingrong's decision was surprising, it was still within reason. Not even King Song could criticize it.

”Brother He should only concern yourself with your journey. Be at ease—I will not blame you.”

”Many thanks, Your Highness!”

He Qingrong blushed in shame, dropping his head even lower. This was one of the reasons he admired King Song. His open-mindedness was something very few people could ever match.

He Qingrong quickly departed, his back appearing both dejected and relieved. As Wang Chong watched him leave, he couldn't help but sigh.

”We completely lost this round. He Qingrong has spent many years in court, and the one that sent him back was not his mother's letter, but the sentiment he felt for his mother deep inside his heart. It's precisely because they saw this that they were able to exploit it. This plan isn't something that King Qi could have thought of, nor could Li Linfu or the Grand Preceptor.”

”Yes!”

King Song placed his hands behind his back and sighed.

”That person is much smarter than we imagined. I would even dare to say that everything was a part of his plan. Now, he has gotten his wish and successfully entered the court. I'm afraid that the Imperial Court is entering a time of many troubles!”

Both of them fell silent.

Just when they were about to reach the palace gate, they heard a clamor from up ahead.

Raising their eyes, they saw many officials gathered around the gate, heading in one direction with respectful looks on their faces. In the center of the crowd was a snow-white figure, graceful and elegant, freely chatting with these officials. He vaguely gave off the sense of a crane standing amongst chickens.

”It's that Confucian Sect leader!”

King Song's brow rose as he glanced at Wang Chong.

Wang Chong said nothing, only squinted as he gazed at Li Junxian. For a moment, both of them seemed to sense something.

”Your Highness, you should leave first. I will follow you soon,” Wang Chong suddenly said. His body seemed to be nailed in place.

”Mm!”

King Song nodded.

”I will wait for you outside!”

After profoundly glancing at Li Junxian, King Song quickly stepped away.

At the same time, the nearby Li Junxian apparently said something that caused the crowd of officials around him to scatter. In a flash, only Wang Chong and Li Junxian were left at the palace gate.

Without any other officials present, it was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

For a few seconds, neither of them moved, apparently waiting for the other side to come over.

But a moment later, both of them stepped forward at the same time. There was yet another period of extreme silence as the two of them stopped. A moment later, Li Junxian seemed to think of something and smiled as he began to walk toward Wang Chong. A split second later, Wang Chong strode forward as well.

”King of Foreign Lands! This time, we are finally subjects serving the same sovereign!”