Chapter 1951: Yao Chongs Request! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Most important to Wang Chong was that he was sure Yao Chong had not requested today's meeting simply to submit himself. Anyone who underestimated Old Master Yao was certain to pay a bitter price.
”Not bad, not bad! Humble in victory and gracious in defeat! If my Yao Clan had such a descendant, Yao Chong could die without fear rather than dragging out his final breath.”
Yao Chong was filled with emotions by this sight. Seeing Wang Chong frown, Yao Chong said no more and pointed at his side as he sat back down.
”Your Highness, please.”
Wang Chong thought it over, and then raised his robe and seated himself next to Yao Chong.
Old Master Yao was a brilliant schemer, and every expression of emotion or act was a part of his repertoire. But at this moment, Wang Chong had his litany of titles and the Imperial Dragon Bracelet, so he did not fear any tricks from Old Master Yao.
”For what reason has Minister Yao requested Wang Chong's presence?”
Wang Chong got straight to the point.
”Heheh, the incident in the Eastern Palace, the Sage Emperor's desire to construct the Peace Pavilion, his absence from court for seven days in a row, his request for the provinces to offer talented women—Your Highness came to Four Quarters Embassy to ask about these things, yes?”
Old Master Yao was not angered by this rudeness and smiled as he spoke.
”Yes!”
Wang Chong did not deny it, as there was no need to.
Old Master Yao smiled. In no rush, he gestured, and a maid came forward and served fragrant tea. He did not mind when he saw that Wang Chong had no intention of touching the tea. Taking up his own cup, he lightly blew on the froth before continuing to speak.
”How much did your grandfather say? Did he tell you, or did he not?”
He placed slight emphasis on his last words, seeming to imply something.
”Why must Minister Yao ask questions for which he already knows the answer?” Wang Chong shot back.
Yao Chong had always been known as a sly fox. He was both intelligent and perceptive.
Wang Chong did not believe that he didn't know.
If that were really the case, he would not have sent someone to wait by the road for him.
”Heh, if that's what you're saying, this old man guessed right. Even when confronted by his own grandson, Wang Bowu still decided to remain silent.”
Yao Chong shook his head and chuckled, apparently unsurprised.
Wang Chong slightly frowned, but he said nothing.
”Minister Yao knows?”
”Heh, only some conjectures.”
Yao Chong smiled, not avoiding the topic.
”Heheh, it's been a very long time, but I did not expect those matters to resurface. Since Eunuch Gao will not speak and your grandfather also remains silent, I cannot tell you too much. However, unlike the others, I do want to tell you, but I do not know the truth.
”This is because I was not involved in many of those incidents!” Yao Chong said.
Wang Chong's brow furrowed even more.
Yao Chong had essentially said nothing with these words, but Wang Chong knew that Old Master Yao had not invited him here merely so that he could spout a bunch of mystifying nonsense.
As expected, when Yao Chong saw that Wang Chong was not impatient and did not continue to question him, he subtly nodded.
”However, while I am unable to tell you the truth, I can tell you of clues, of where to look!”
Buzz!
Wang Chong fiercely raised his head in shock.
Just like he had speculated, Old Master Yao knew the truth. Though he had emphasized that he had not been a participant in many of the incidents and did not know much, Wang Chong was confident that he knew all of the truth.
As one of the revered existences of the same era as his grandfather and Eunuch Gao, Old Master Yao was a wily fox from which very little could be hidden.
Wang Chong quickly calmed himself down and sternly said, ”On what condition?”
The Yao Clan and Wang Clan were archenemies. Wang Chong dearly wanted to know the answer, but he would never believe that Old Master Yao would offer to answer his questions, had sent someone to wait for him by the road, purely out of the kindness of his heart.
Wang Chong was more than sixty years Old Master Yao's junior, but he knew that 'Minister Yao' had always been one to size up the situation and see what he could make from it. He would never do anything that he did not stand to benefit from.
”Heheh, Your Highness is too serious. This old man would never have any conditions, only a mere request for Your Highness.”
Old Master Yao waved his hand, but despite what he said, his face gradually turned somber. He slowly turned his head to a corner behind him and harshly said, ”Little beast, get out here already!”
Wang Chong was flabbergasted, and he unconsciously followed Old Master Yao's gaze.