Chapter 1315: Internal Struggle! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Deep within Wang Chong's mind, he could see nothing and hear nothing. There was only endless ice and fire, along with the dark and frigid ocean.
”…You won't lose!”
”No matter what, you will never concede!”
As Wang Chong alternated between ice and fire, he suddenly heard a warm and gentle voice resounding in his mind again and again. As if he had suddenly found dry land amidst that dark ocean, Wang Chong's mind calmed down.
”Qiqin!”
After saying this name, Wang Chong knew nothing else.
……
After what seemed like one second and like countless years, Wang Chong finally emerged from the darkness, softly coughing as he awoke.
”Chong-er, you're finally awake!”
As Wang Chong slowly opened his eyes, his mother embraced him and began to weep without restraint.
”Mother! Big Uncle!”
The sight of those two familiar figures made a surge of warmth travel through Wang Chong's heart.
”Chong-er, you're finally awake!”
Wang Gen stepped forward and helped Wang Chong up, deep concern in his eyes.
As Wang Chong sat up, he scanned the room and immediately spotted several more familiar figures. Su Shixuan, Xu Keyi, and Zhang Que were present, all of them delighted to see Wang Chong wake up, but also uneasy and ashamed.
”Milord, you're finally awake!”
Wang Chong's complexion was still very poor and his body seemed rather weak, but at least he had awoken from his coma. This was the best news they had heard in some time, and everyone rejoiced.
”You're all here.”
Wang Chong nodded at the people gathered in the room.
”Your Highness, we're sorry!”
Everyone felt remorseful upon seeing Wang Chong's weak condition.
”If not for us, things wouldn't have turned out like this!”
”Heh, it has nothing to do with you. From start to finish, it was all because of me.”
Wang Chong shook his head, his expression surprisingly calm.
But Wang Chong's calm expression only made his mother, his big uncle, Xu Keyi, Su Shixuan, Xue Qianjun, and the others even more concerned. He was simply being far too calm.
However, Wang Chong did not give them an opportunity to keep asking questions.
”Honored Mother, who came over while I was unconscious?”
”King Song, Lord Zhangchou, and also Elder Ye and Elder Zhao,” Wang Chong's mother said as she squeezed out a smile.
Wang Chong was taken aback, but he quickly gathered his senses and returned a smile to his mother.
”Mother, I know what you're worried about, but relax; I'm fine.”
Boom!
As he was speaking, a loud din suddenly came from outside the estate. Everyone tensed up at this noise, but Wang Chong only blinked.
”Kah, Chong-er, you just woke up and your body is still very weak. You should rest for now. Sister-in-law, we will take our leave first. Give Chong-er some peace and quiet,” Wang Gen said to Wang Chong's mother, then shot a glance at Xu Keyi and the others.
Wang Chong had just awoken from his coma and was still depressed. No one knew what would happen if he once more heard the protesting crowds outside.
”Your Highness, we will take our leave now!”
Su Shixuan and the others all had fearful and worried looks on their faces as they hurried out.
”Mm!”
Wang Chong only gave a slight nod and said nothing more.
A few moments later, the room was cleared of people, and soon after that, the ruckus outside also died away.
Wang Chong sat on his bed in a daze. After some time, Wang Chong moved to the side of the bed and finally stood up.
Through the window, he could see that the skies were dark and covered in thick clouds.
Wang Chong vacantly stared at the sky.
He failed to notice that a figure on the roof of a building near the Wang Family Residence was peering over the wall and silently observing him through a window.