Chapter 1950: Yao Chongs Invitation! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
”Chong'er, there are some things that your grandfather cannot tell you not because he is unwilling, but because they are far too important for him to speak about. In other words, now is not the time for me to tell you!”
The Old Master sighed, a complicated expression on his face. A look of recollection appeared in his turbid eyes but quickly faded away.
”Grandpa!”
Wang Chong's brow rose. Today's meeting had already completely surpassed his expectations.
His grandfather actually knew about what was happening to the Sage Emperor!
This was Wang Chong's sole harvest today.
Cough, cough!
His thoughts were interrupted by a burst of coughing.
Wang Chong grimaced and raised his head, only to see his straight-backed and austere grandfather suffering from a fierce coughing fit, even his face turning rather pale.
The Old Madam hastily patted him on the back.
”Grandpa!”
In alarm, Wang Chong got up and grabbed the Old Master's thin fingers, sending a stream of Stellar Energy across.
”I'm fine—just one of my occasional coughing spells. I'll be fine soon. Don't worry!”
Sensing Wang Chong's worries, the Old Master waved his hand and indicated that he was fine.
He took some tea from the Old Madam, took a sip, and slowly began to recover.
Wang Chong looked with deep concern at his grandfather.
Though his grandfather was a member of the civil path, he had also cultivated martial arts and had reached a formidable level. If not for various internal injuries that had caused his cultivation to decline, he would not have fallen to the level of an ordinary person, liable to catch colds and erupt in coughing fits.
Moreover, after his grandfather's birthday, Wang Chong had always gone out of the way to send his grandfather medicines to strengthen his body and health.
An irrepressible concern and unease welled up in Wang Chong's mind.
The Old Master pushed aside the Old Madam's arm and sternly said to Wang Chong, ”Chong-er, remember, you must keep the jade pendant the Sage Emperor gave you safe no matter what. It is much more important than you think!”
”Alright, Chong-er, let's end things here for today. Your grandfather's health isn't that good, and he needs some rest,” the Old Madam said.
Wang Chong hesitated, but then he remembered his grandfather's coughing fit, which sent spasms of reluctance through his heart.
”Grandmother, I have some pills here. Have Grandfather take them. In another few days, I'll send some more pills over!”
Wang Chong saw that he wasn't going to get anything more from this conversation. After making a bow, he quickly left.
Once Wang Chong was gone, the Old Master slowly straightened his back and shared a glance with the Old Madam. The two of them had complicated expressions as they deeply sighed.
”Old Master, is it really best if we don't tell him anything?” the Old Madam unhappily said. She had almost spoken out just now, but she had managed to restrain herself at the last moment.
”It is not that we are unwilling to tell him, but that we do not have the ability to. Not everything has an answer, and knowing the truth too early is not necessarily a good thing!”
The Old Master sighed, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
”From a certain perspective, this is protecting both him and the empire!”
The Old Master appeared somewhat uncomfortable as he spoke, and with the Old Madam's help, he walked into his chambers.
Wang Chong quickly made his way out of Four Quarters Embassy, winding his way through the fake mountains and bamboo thickets. As he exited the gate, he looked up at the dark clouds overhead and took in a deep breath, a complicated look on his face.
His visit to Four Quarters Embassy had brought him some answers, but that initial question in his mind remained unanswered.
”Let's go!”
Wang Chong boarded his carriage and went on his way.
As Wang Chong's carriage was passing by the eastern side of Four Quarters Embassy, a voice suddenly spoke.
”Is that the Nine Provinces Protector-General, the honorable Wang Chong?”
Neeeigh! The carriage came to a stop. Inside, Wang Chong's face darkened and his brow creased.
”Who's there?”
”Your Highness, on my Old Master's orders, I have waited here for your honored presence for some time! The Old Master has said that if Your Highness wishes to know some answers, why not have a seat in his quarters?”
The middle-aged guard by the side of the road deeply bowed.
”Old Master?”