Chapter 95: The Imperial Citys First Snow (1/2)

Chapter 95: The Imperial City's First Snow

Translator: OnGoingWhyEditor: Vermillion

Imperial city, Ouyang manor.

The elderly Ouyang's expression was stern as he sat above the great hall. Most of the Ouyang family members were present within the hall.

Ouyang Zongheng was solemn as a statue as he sat below his father. The mood within the hall was extremely serious.

Xiaoyi was sulking with a pout on her face and her large eyes were filled with dissatisfaction. She glanced at the elderly Ouyang sitting above the great hall and bitterly snorted as she turned her head away.

”You rascals, watch Xiaoyi properly. She's absolutely not allowed to take even half a step outside of the manor today.” The elderly Ouyang's head ached whenever he saw Ouyang Xiaoyi's behavior, but he still pulled a long face as he instructed the three barbarians of Ouyang.

The three barbarians of Ouyang nodded. Their eyes were sternly fixated on Ouyang Xiaoyi. However, when they were glared at by the sullen Ouyang Xiaoyi, the three brothers immediately looked away in guilt.

”Grandpa! Why am I not allowed to go out! The store still needs my help!” Ouyang Xiaoyi indignantly asked the elderly Ouyang.

The elderly Ouyang scowled at her. ”Xiaoyi, grandpa is only thinking for your sake. For the past few days, the situation within the imperial city has become grim. The crown prince and the second prince has been openly roping in the imperial court's officials. They're willing to do anything in order to pull people to their side! We're afraid for your safety!”

”Even if that's the case… You still can't stop me from helping out at the store!” Ouyang Xiaoyi was still unhappy as she pouted her mouth while puffing up her cheeks and said.

”Help… What sort of help can you provide! You're the daughter of a general! How could you always run around in public and even work as a waitress in a restaurant! What a disgrace!” The elderly Ouyang was exasperated by the stubborn Xiaoyi. His beard was twitching with anger.

When Ouyang Xiaoyi heard his words, she suddenly held her arms across her chest. She coldly glanced at the elderly Ouyang and softly laughed. ”Grandpa, that's not what you were saying yesterday! When I advanced to fourth grade Battle-Spirit, you were definitely overjoyed! You were even glad to let me be a waitress everyday!”

The elderly Ouyang's body stiffened as a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face. However, a grin soon appeared on his face as he shamelessly said, ”If I say you can't go, then you can't go! Today, you still have to obediently stay within the manor!”

”Hmph! Smelly grandpa! I am going to ignore you from now on!”

Ouyang Xiaoyi was furious! She snorted toward the elderly Ouyang and left the great hall in a huff with her head held high.

”What are you three rascals doing! Go and watch over that girl!” The elderly Ouyang angrily shouted at the three barbarians of Ouyang, who were busy watching the show.

Below the elderly Ouyang, Ouyang Zongheng was wiping away his cold sweat as he thought, ”Father… What kind of example are you setting for the youngsters...”

The elderly Ouyang calmed down after the three barbarians of Ouyang left in low spirits. He turned his head toward Ouyang Zongheng and asked, ”What's the situation on His Majesty's side?”

Ouyang Zongheng's expression immediately turned cold as he solemnly replied, ”His Majesty's condition is not optimistic.”

The elderly Ouyang suddenly sighed. The emperor had spent his youth leading campaigns against the sects and fought with many experts. His wounds accumulated and left hidden ailments throughout his body. Now that he reached old age, even the mighty Emperor Changfeng was unable to withstand these hidden ailments that suddenly flared up.

Ouyang Zongheng helplessly sighed as well. The situation within the imperial city was already somewhat grim. If the emperor passed away, the entire imperial city would instantly descend into chaos. This was also the reason the elderly Ouyang prohibited Ouyang Xiaoyi from leaving the manor.

For a while, the great hall became quiet and no one said a word.

After a long time, a lone figure rapidly approached the great hall. He swiftly entered the great hall and knelt before the elderly Ouyang with a sealed envelope held in his hand.

The elderly Ouyang's eyelids twitched as he opened the envelope and rapidly scanned its contents.

When he finished reading, his complexion was extremely dreadful and his beard was trembling.

Ouyang Zongheng swallowed his saliva, and asked, ”Father… What's the situation?”

With a burst of true energy emitted from his hand, the letter was immediately turned into ashes. The elderly Ouyang's eyes contained a trace of melancholy and sorrow.

”His Majesty… passed away.”

As the elderly Ouyang said those words, he seemed to have aged ten years within an instant.