13 Secrets (1/2)

The cell of Shen Congan was opened by a guard and Huang Taiwu stepped in. He scanned the surroundings to make sure that the cell was not beyond the need of repair. Then he looked towards Shen Congan, looking for even the slightest sign of mistreatment from the guards.

”You have three hours.” A guard that had accompanied Huang Taiwu to the cell reminded him. It would be more or less three hours when their shift would change. He then left the cell to give them privacy.

After all, when someone came to a place like this alone at night hour, they most likely did not want to be seen by anyone.

Huang Taiwu chose to not say anything, he knew that the guards on duty tonight would not breathe a word of this to anyone.

Imperial doctors would most likely be granted favors, after all, no one could guarantee that they would not fall ill. If they ever need a doctor to keep a secret, then imperial doctors would be the best candidates.

Shen Congan was as calm as ever, his old eyes serene as if the impending calamity would not affect him the slightest.

”What happened?” Huang Taiwu quietly asked.

”I'm sure you already knew the answer when you came.” Shen Congan said with a smile. His voice had a calmness to it.

”I want to hear it from you.” Huang Taiwu said firmly.

”What does it matter? His majesty's beloved consort died under my care. It was my mistake. I will not be able to escape this calamity.” Shen Congan serenely said.

They all knew that the emperor's mindset was something they could not change. Once he decided something, it was set in stone. There had never been a time when he reversed an order given.

Huang Taiwu remained silent. Whoever was responsible for consort Ning's death would die sooner or later, if found out, but as for now, it was the head imperial physician who was present that would suffer from the wrath of the emperor.

”Let me tell you about something of mine old friend, something that I have never told anyone, not even the most loyal of my servants know. Will you listen?” Shen Congan looked at the friend he had for decades, his eyes were filled with great expectations.

”Do go ahead.” Looking at that man's gaze, he could not bring himself to refuse.

”How joyful it is to have you in my life.” Shen Congan said that like it was his last words, it may very well be the last thing he will say to his old friend.

”Yes, we have known and worked together for a long time. What do you wish to tell me?” Huang Taiwu returned to the previous topic.