Chapter 2033: The Plot Exposed! (1/2)
Edited by: Michyrr
Whoooah!
Upon hearing the old eunuch's words, Xu Keyi and Su Shixuan instantly paled.
Visitors did not come with good intentions, and those with good intentions did not visit!
The process of announcing and receiving the decree was extremely ceremonial. Even if the Sage Emperor was summoning someone for an audience, some time was left for the subject to bathe and change clothes before they went to court or to have an audience.
But now, right after the decree was read, Wang Chong was being ordered to enter the palace without any time to prepare. This was clearly a compelled summons!
Was there any wise sovereign in history who had given their subject a compelled summons?
”Understood! Wang Chong receives the decree!” Wang Chong quickly replied to the old eunuch's exhortations.
”But, Your Highness…”
Xu Keyi and the others were anxious and wanted to say more, but Wang Chong cut them off with a wave of his hand.
”Sir Eunuch, I've troubled you. Wang Chong will follow Sir Eunuch into the palace!”
The decrees of the sovereign were as immovable as mountains!
He understood why Xu Keyi and the others were worried, but the other party had clearly come prepared. A verbal command was enough to call him into the palace, but an imperial decree had been used specifically to prevent him from refusing.
Third Son Xuan had long been dissatisfied with him. If he defied the decree, he would immediately be accused of disobedience.
At that point, entering the palace late would be about the same as not entering the palace for Third Son Xuan.
”Your Highness!”
At this moment, Young Master Qingyang and Sword Dragon charged out from the rear.
The two of them had been resting from their journey in the rear hall, and had rushed over when they heard about what was happening.
Glancing at the old eunuch with the decree and then glancing at Wang Chong, the two immediately understood what was happening, and deep concern appeared in their eyes.
Too fast!
They had just arrived in the capital with the Rainbow Glass Divine Grass, but only a few hours later, Third Son Xuan had responded and sent his men!
”Wait in the estate. I'll be back soon!”
Wang Chong's eyes were grim, and he exchanged a glance with Young Master Qingyang before following the eunuch.
”Please enter!”
”Return to the palace!”
Wang Chong boarded the carriage and was quickly escorted by the eunuchs and guards toward the Imperial Palace.
Whoosh!
Not long after he had left, messenger birds took off in every direction.
The news that the Sage Emperor, who was seemingly displeased with Wang Chong, had sent eunuchs to pick up Wang Chong and escort him to the palace was quickly sent to Zhangchou Jianqiong, King Song, and Li Heng.
This incident set off a major shockwave.
Each of them found the matter very suspicious. For the Sage Emperor to suddenly call on Wang Chong was far too abnormal.
”Prepare my carriage. I must immediately go and see His Majesty!
”And get in touch with Zhangchou Jianqiong. Have him enter the palace with me on the pretext of an important matter in the Bureau of Military Personnel!”
In his estate, King Song felt extremely uneasy, his eyes twitching.
A few moments later, the carriages of King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong were heading toward the palace gates.
But when the two of them arrived, they saw the palace gates closing shut.
Atop the high walls, a general made an emotionless proclamation.
”The Sage Emperor has decreed that nobody is to enter before noon!”
King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong glanced at each other, their hearts sinking.
Boom!
Within the ornate carriage, Wang Chong heard the metallic clang of the gates shutting, and he imperceptibly frowned.
The palace gates should not have shut at this time. This was far too suspicious.
Moreover… the Imperial Palace was too quiet today!
”Your Highness, there is no need to overthink things. His Majesty is waiting in Taiji Palace, so we should make haste! We cannot let His Majesty wait for too long!” The old eunuch's chilly voice came from outside.
”Sir Eunuch, please lead the way,” Wang Chong indifferently said.
This old eunuch was merely a messenger, so there was no point in arguing with him.