369 Don’t Know? (1/2)
The emperor was even more high-strung now. ”Did Supreme Wind unearth something peculiar again? Is it about the Four Seasons Tower or Dongxuan? It must be about Dongxuan – Dongxuan has mobilized its troops out of the blue. It’s just illogical. There must be something behind it. What is the particular situation…”
His Majesty thought out loud, giving an incessant analysis and praying hard that it would be best if Supreme Wind investigated the conspiracy of Dongxuan immediately; it better not be about anything else!
Lord Supreme Wind had purged the high-leveled authorities of Yutang recently and almost half of the officials in the imperial court were gone, thanks to his witch-hunt. All of them were penalized with concrete evidence and there was no doubt that they were traitors and spies as well!
Faced with such a sordid reality, His Majesty was truly ashamed!
Being an emperor for so many years, he had relied on this group of men, yet a small portion of them were all spies… and he was oblivious to it. How could he not feel uneasy?
”It actually isn’t related to Dongxuan, neither is it about the other officials as well.” Old Marshal Qiu frowned, a strange expression on his face.
”Oh.” The emperor was relieved. ”Then what did he find you for? Something regarding Four Seasons Tower?”
”It isn't that either. He revealed something to me, and I’m hesitating whether I should tell Your Majesty about it.” Old Marshal Qiu was thinking, pondering, contemplating, calculating. If he tossed this matter out in the open, what sort of chaos or panic would it cause?
That sort of consequence could only be described in four words.
Difficult to clean up.
His Majesty was blissfully unaware of what he was about to hear as he sat himself down on the chair, relaxed, and said, ”Just spit it out. No wonder you wanted Leng Daoyin out of here. So, it’s related to the Nine Supremes. This is indeed inappropriate for Marshal Leng’s knowledge. I will speak on your behalf later. I guess that the old man is about to go crazy from the anger.”
Qiu Jianhan chuckled dryly and said, ”This doesn’t involve me. Supreme Wind just told me that he got hold of Supreme Water’s will not long ago which revealed something truly unexpected.”
”Something unexpected…” The emperor lifted his head and cracked his neck as he said distractedly, ”What is it? I’m suddenly very interested. Just speak frankly, stop baiting me. Otherwise, be warned that I will help Marshal Leng when he snubs you the next time!”
The emperor’s tone was teasing, unaware of the gravity of the situation.
Qiu Jianhan said, ”The will states that Supreme Water of the Nine Supremes is actually a woman.”
”What?” His Majesty who was massaging his neck stopped and looked at Qiu Jianhan.
Obviously, this information was very unexpected indeed! Lord Supreme Water of the renowned Nine Supremes was actually a female! What a huge secret that had been kept under wraps for so many years!
It was a massively shocking secret.
In spite of it, it was still a personal matter of the Nine Supremes, despite its shock value. It did not actually have much to do with Qiu Jianhan, the royals, Yutang, and even the world!
The emperor looked surprised on the outside but his heart was unmoved. He had learned the art of being an emperor and had long sharpened his heart to be stronger than gold, immutable and steady.
Once Qiu Jianhan began to speak, it was difficult to stop. It was easier to just spill everything out. He had gotten to this point anyway, there was nothing left that could not be said.
”Not only was Lord Supreme Water a woman, she was married.” Old Marshal Qiu said quickly, ”She also had a son.”
His Majesty was unruffled, not knowing the intention behind Old Marshal Qiu’s words. DId he want to ask for a title and rewards for her son? That shouldn't be too difficult a task.
Qiu Jianhan then tossed the main point out in the open, ”Supreme Water’s husband is Supreme Earth.”
Upon finishing this line, he suddenly felt very much lighter at heart. He had finally spoken about what mattered most.
”Why does it matter who the husband was? Both Supreme Earth and Supreme Water are among the Nine Supremes. It’s only a matter of course before they would get married. It’s so very common for a man and woman to tie the knot. If you had said that two Supremes had gotten married first then only told me that Supreme Water is actually a female, I might…” As His Majesty talked, his teasing words faltered.
Crack!
His head whipped around to look at Qiu Jianhan, his eyes hawk-like. However, his neck obviously could not sustain the sudden movement; it cracked aloud as if the bone was broken.
Then, the emperor remained still.
Two Supremes tying the knot – Supreme Water’s husband was Supreme Earth.
Supreme Water had a son.
The emperor stayed frozen for a long while before he bellowed in an earth-shattering voice, ”What? Repeat what you said!”
Half of the palace could hear his hollering, and whoever heard it shuddered immediately.
Outside, Leng Daoyin, who was angrily waiting for Qiu Jianhan to come out so he could settle what happened earlier with him, was reduced to a trembling mass by the terrifying roar.
Holy sh*t! It has to be quite serious to have shocked His Majesty to this extent!
What a large and scary matter! This place is a place of calamity! I simply can’t stay here any longer!
The emperor is infuriated now and it would make sense for Old Bastard Qiu to be affected by it, but I’m innocent! A gentleman does not stand under a crumbling wall!
It’s better that I leave first.
With a shudder, Leng Daoyin turned to leave with hurried steps.
”Marshal Leng, aren’t you waiting?”