Chapter 1658: New Information! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Wang Chong stared at King Song, waiting for the answer.

Hesitation appeared in King Song's eyes, and his eyelashes trembled as if they wanted to blink. But they did not, perhaps out of fear or uncertainty.

The room was deathly still, neither the old butler or Zhangchou Jianqiong saying a word.

The attempt on King Song's life was of grave importance, and if not handled properly, it would set off a tempest in the court. No one dared to recklessly spout off at a time like this.

The seconds slowly passed.

On the bed, King Song's lips began to move as if trying to say something, but no sound came out. He simply stared at the nearby Wang Chong.

The look in King Song's eyes took even Zhangchou Jianqiong aback.

Whether for official business or private affairs, he had interacted with King Song many times, but he had rarely seen such a complicated expression in his eyes.

King Song's expression was heavy, but he seemed to not care too much about his own condition. On the contrary, his eyes had an indescribable anticipation and solemnity, as if he was trying to tell Wang Chong something.

In the silence, Wang Chong suddenly said, ”I understand!”

With a long sigh, he slowly stood back up. Sometimes, words were not necessary. A single look was enough for Wang Chong to understand.

”Your Highness, rest well. Leave the rest to me!”

With these words, Wang Chong left, his heart heavy.

Almost immediately after he left, there was a rush of footsteps from behind him.

”Have… have things truly gotten that serious?”

Zhangchou Jianqiong had followed him, his brow tightly furrowed and a dark cloud of worry on his face.

Wang Chong stopped and said nothing, but there were some things that didn't need to be said.

”So it really was the First Prince?” Zhangchou Jianqiong still couldn't help but ask.

”I can't think of another answer.

”Moreover, what I'm worried about is that this is only the beginning!”

Buzz!

Zhangchou Jianqiong trembled in shock, his face paling.

”This, but, how…”

Zhangchou Jianqiong began to mutter, his entire person dispirited, as if he was unable to accept this answer. The First Prince was the Sage Emperor's eldest son, the first in line to the throne, and even the appointed regent. The meaning of everything was extremely obvious.

If all went as expected, he would be the future Sage Emperor!

Why would he do such things?

And besides, this was King Song! How could he possibly dare? Did he fear nothing?

Zhangchou Jianqiong had been through many storms, but he still felt his heart go heavy. Even though nothing could be seen, Zhangchou Jianqiong could sense that a massive wave was coming.

This massive wave would obscure the heavens and completely transform the Great Tang!

Wang Chong said nothing. Zhangchou Jianqiong might have found this matter shocking and difficult to accept, but Wang Chong keenly understood what was going on.

The harem incident, the recruiting of the great clans through the Great Buddhist Temple, the recalling of Gao Xianzhi and seizure of the Anxi Protectorate army, the attempted transfer of Wang Chong to Lingnan… all of it pointed to one person.

Wang Chong could think of no other person with the means and motive to do such a thing to King Song.

You're too impatient! It's not yours, and it never will be!

With this thought, Wang Chong left the King Song Residence.

……

King Song's condition was still extremely poor.

According to Divine Physician Zheng and the other imperial physicians, the other party had used an extremely fierce poison that no one had ever heard of. Curing its severe and lingering effects was far from a simple matter.

However, King Song had already managed to get through the most difficult point with Wang Chong's help. What he needed to do now was get a good rest.

Besides that, even after King Song woke up, he still refused to give any details on his attacker and how he had been poisoned, not even when Wang Chong questioned him. Everything remained wrapped in a massive ball of mystery.

If the First Prince had sent the assassin, why would he remain quiet?

Wang Chong decided to send men to investigate the matter. He needed to find that mysterious poisoner no matter what.

But not even Wang Chong had expected that while he was investigating King Song's incident, there would be progress on another front.