Chapter 135: Onwards to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range (1/2)
“Is that child still kneeling outside?” The old hall master was seated in front of the table and he had his dinner as he questioned the person who brought his meal over.
“He has been kneeling there since morning and it has several hours already. He didn’t move, eat, or drink. Without Young Lady Wan’er’s help, he would have already fainted.” The person delivering the meal answered honestly. He didn’t seem to be sorry for Pei Wuchen, instead, he seemed to be rejoicing in Pei Wuchen’s misfortune.
The old hall master stopped what he was doing and muttered to himself for a moment before giving a reply, “Since that is the case... after I finish my dinner, when you bring the meal box out, ask him to come in.”
“Yes. This servant shall obey.” That person attending to the old hall master replied respectfully.
Perhaps he couldn’t wait for Pei Wuchen’s explanation, he finished his dinner in the blink of an eye.
“You may enter, the Hall Master wants to see you.” That person left with the meal box after speaking and didn’t help Pei Wuchen up.
Pei Wuchen had been kneeling for an entire day and now that he suddenly got up, he felt dizzy and his knees were soft. Coupled with the fact that he didn’t eat or drink for almost an entire day, his eyes blacked out for a moment and he almost fainted.
Feng Wan’er who stood by the side reacted quickly and gave Pei Wuchen the support he needed before escorting him into the old hall master’s room. The moment they entered, the old hall master spoke up. “Wan’er, you may leave first. There is nothing for you here.”
“Why! Wuchen is now so weak! How can I leave him here alone?!” Feng Wan’er retorted immediately.
“He is already an adult. He doesn’t need a girl like you to take care of him. Get out immediately. Don’t make me say it again.” It was unknown if Feng Wan’er’s words had infuriated the old hall master as he seemed exceptionally angry.
Feng Wan’er was still unresigned and wanted to argue with the old hall master. Pei Wuchen desperately signaled for Feng Wan’er to stop talking. When Feng Wan’er saw that even Pei Wuchen was stopping her from staying, she bowed and asked to leave.
After Feng Wan’er walked far away, the old hall master asked someone to close the door tightly before addressing Pei Wuchen. “Do you know why am I so angry? Do you know why I made you kneel outside for an entire day?”
Pei Wuchen glanced at the old hall master and replied carefully, “Is it not because I made the decision to agree with my Emperor Father on my own accord?”
The old hall master shook his head.
“Then… could it be because I made a decision that would affect the Phoenix King Valley’s interests because I didn’t want to lose face in front of my Emperor Father?” Pei Wuchen saw the old hall master shaking his head, he changed his answer.