Chapter 48 - The Parasite Part 1 (1/2)
The next day, Mesa and Cang Yue walked into the Imperial Palace together. Their objective was to have Mesa look over Emperor Cang Wanhe and maybe figure out once and for all what is truly going on with him. With Cang Yue by his side, no one in the Imperial Palace stood in his way and they soon reached the Emperor's Chambers.
Walking inside, Mesa saw a man lying in bed with an elderly man and his two attendants standing next to the bed. Looking at this man in the bed, Mesa instantly knew that he was the Emperor. What was different though, was that the Emperor didn't look pale and weak, but looked like he was in bed because he had a fever.
Walking towards the elderly man, Cang Yue humbly greets him with respect: ”Master Gu, it is so good you came. How is my father's condition?”
'So, this that Gu Qiuhong guy that implanted that parasite into the Emperor and is acting like his only lifeline.' Thought Mesa to himself.
Hearing Cang Yue call out to him, Gu Qiuhong turns around and warmly greets her back: ”So it was your highness the Princess. This morning, I came to check up on his highness the Emperor. Ever since two months ago, he has miraculously been getting better. Though he is no longer as weak as he was before, the matter of his Life Veins. Please forgive this one's incompetence for I still haven't found a way to solve it.”
”No please, don't blame yourself Master Gu. If not for you, treating my father for all these years, I wouldn't dare to think what could happen to him. Thank you so much for everything you have done.” Said Cang Yue gratefully to him.
Ever since he entered the Emperor's chambers, Mesa had his Sharingan's active and been watching Gu Qiuhong attentively. He noticed that, though he hid it pretty well, he was making very subtle movement that betrayed his true thoughts. He would notice him sometimes frowning for a split second, clenching his teeth and balling his fist.
'So, you're frustrated that the Emperor's condition is improving and your true employers are not happy about that I reckon. Don't worry you filthy little snake, I will ruin so much more of your work and your reputation forever.' Thought Mesa to himself observing Gu Qiuhong.
Shortly after, Qu Qiuhong took his attendants with him and left the Emperor's chambers. Giving a quick glance at them leaving, Mesa turned to Cang Yue and said: ”So, that is the Medical Saint huh?”
”He is the Master Gu that I mentioned before, during these years, he has been the one who has been treating my father's illness. It was only because of Master Gu that my father had been able to struggle with death until now.” said Cang Yue with an overtone of respect in her voice.
”Is that so? Come on, let's go to your father.” Said Mesa as he and Cang Yue arrived at the Emperor's bedside.
”Father, we just bumped into Master Gu. How are you feeling?” asked Cang Yue concernedly.
”Do not worry, dear daughter. Though we still feel weak, we have never felt so good in years. And it is all thanks to the most scrumptious food that you have been bringing back to us.” Said Emperor Cang Wanhe with a warm smile on his face to his favorite child.
Seeing that Cang Yue and her father were busy talking, Mesa decided to not disturb them and just stood back and waited for them to finish talking. As they were talking, Emperor Cang Wahne looked over to Mesa and told Cang Yue to introduce him.
Mesa walked forward and gave the Emperor a little bow: ”Blue Wind Profound Palace Inner Palace disciple Uchiha Mesa, pays his respects to your majesty.”
”Oh!! So you are Uchiha Mesa! It is truly great to meet you! We have truly enjoyed the food you made for us! Hahahahaha…..COUGH…COUGH…COUGH” Said Emperor Cang Wanhe elatedly before he beset with a coughing fit causing Cang Yue to immediately get worried.
”Father! Please do not overexert yourself.” Said Cang Yue concernedly.
”Yes dear daughter, you are right. We just got a little too excited at finally meeting the man who has been making the food that came straight down from the heavens themselves.” Said Emperor Cang Wanhe with a big smile.
”Your Majesty is flattering me. But it is always good to hear that someone likes my food.” Said Mesa humbly with a smile.