Chapter 134: Who Was It!? (2/2)
Ye Wuchen stepped aside, looking at the person walk past. The young man did not even get a glimpse of him. Waiting for the man to enter, the imperial bodyguards at the doorway immediately bowed down and said, “Third Prince…”
Ye Wuchen looked at him indifferently as they walked farther apart, until the figure disappeared from his line of sight, he kept walking away as if nothing had happened. Soon after he appeared to be talking to himself saying, “Tong Xin, remember that person.”
Long Yin currently has seven sons: the eldest, Long Zhengyang and the second, Long Zhengyue were both born from Empress Lin Xiu. The third son, Long Zhengqi, born from an imperial consort. Although Long Zhengyang was the crown prince, Long Yin was not pleased with him, because since he was small, he did things indecisively and as any way he pleases, completely lacking the style of a leader of monarchy. He clearly had no ambition to take over the throne, these certainly show that he would not be a very good ruler in the future. Moreover, the second prince, Long Zhengyue, was fond of literature and calligraphy. He was interested in the literary aspect yet he disliked martial arts, and was uninterested in politics; he also did not have the interest to take over the throne which thoroughly disappointed Long Yin. The one who Long Yin appreciated the most was the third son, Long Zhengqi. Rumor has it that this third prince was arrogant since he was small. He handled matters firmly and resolutely; sometimes he would reveal his bold and fierce side. Within the imperial palace there was a rumor circling around, that Long Yin will soon depose his eldest’s crown prince title and give it to the third prince. It was just a matter of time.
That person a while ago was Long Zhengqi.
“The target still had not been determined, yet you showed up by chance. This can be considered as the will of heaven. Since the heavens wanted you to die, then you will certainly die,” His voice was too low—so low that it could only be heard by him.
“Brother, please stay there.”
Behind him, an old and amiable voice echoed. Ye Wuchen turned to see a face full of smiles looking at him. He obviously knew the owner of this voice.
After Ye Wuchen left, Shui Nanhe had followed. Prior to that, his only reason for staying was to wait for Ye Wuchen.
Shui Nanhe proceeded in front of him, laughing as he said, “Brother, can this old man ask you some questions?”
“No.” Ye Wuchen answered laughing. This word blocked out all other opportunities for Shui Nanhe to speak further.
This was the second time in many years that someone did not to give him respect. Shui Nanhe did not get mad. “Then, may I invite you for some tea?”
Ye Wuchen waved his hand. “Please return home, Elder Medicine Expert. Lady Shui might worry if you make her wait for a very long time. It seems that you have already found out the true cause of the Empress’ illness, you shouldn’t be affected by some of my lies and doubt yourself. You are the well-known Medicine Expert.”
An expression of shock flashed through his face, as he immediately remarked, “As it turns out, you are actually the person that the princess mentioned to me. So it can be said that… the one who planted the poison to make the Empress suffer, was indeed you?”
“That’s right, it was me.” Ye Wuchen said without any hesitation. He shook his head and said, “But you are wrong on one point. That was actually not a kind of poison, I will only say that much. Please excuse me as I take my leave now. Medicine expert, you must go back at once to report the completion of your mission.”
Ye Wuchen turned and left. Shui Nanhe watched his figure as it went farther and farther away, immersed in a deep thought himself.
After Ye Wuchen left, Long Yin did not stay much longer in the Empress’ palace. He excused himself as he returned to his own study, brows knitted as he thought hard.
“Elder Li, Elder Liu, Elder Yan, do you think his words are credible? Why do I always feel that there’s something wrong?”
The figures of the three old men were like ghosts appearing before Long Yin. One of them said, “Your Majesty, it’s a fact that he healed the Empress, understanding the cause of the illness and the antidote were part of that. Besides, to help get the antidote, he will risk his life to proceed through a dangerous path. I am not able to determine whether or not he was lying, let alone why he would sacrifice his life.”
“But my intuition tells me that there’s something wrong.” Long Yin said.
“Where is something wrong?”
Long Yin shook his head, and said, “Indeed, he doesn’t have any reason to lie, because based on the situation, he simply doesn’t have the advantage; it even endangers his life. With his intelligence and wisdom and the fact that he isn’t afraid of water and fire, he still pointed out the only antidote. The only one for me ask to go there is him. Although he was willing to follow my orders, it is not to the degree where he would sacrifice his life for me. This one point, I am really unable to understand.”
“Your Majesty, you worry too much. He should have no idea that you know of his ability to resist water and fire within a period of three months. In fact, this matter has been confirmed by Your Majesty when you asked the Old General Ye privately.”
“Maybe. Have the three of you ever heard anything about the ‘Three Most Peculiar Poisons in the World’?”
“No. Since the three of us have been living inside the palace for a long time, we are ignorant and inexperienced. How could we compare to the God of Sword who is able and experienced? It is normal for us not to have any idea about it.”
Long Yin nodded and silently pondered for a moment, then in a low voice, “If everything Ye Wuchen said was true, then the one who planted the poison… could be the clan of the Northern Empire who conceal themselves in Cang Lan Nation. Humph. Aside from them, who else have such capability? No. If the Northern Empire Clan moved, then it will certainly alarm the Southern Empire Clan. If the Northern Empire Clan were to take their revenge, they wouldn’t make use of such a shameful method……”
“So who was it?”
Translated by:
Fatty_Uncle
Edited by:
seriouspotato patrick_father_of_dragons