Chapter 490: Isn't it said that evil deeds live on for a thousand years?
Eunuch Li's eyes reddened: "Your Excellency, the Divine Physician Que is right here."
Watching the divine physician perform acupuncture on the emperor, he went to the corner to pull his hair with a worried expression.
When Li Rong first saw it, his body tensed instinctively, and he took a half-step forward. But in the end, he withdrew his foot, stood there with his hands at his sides, and remained silent for a long time.
The Emperor wiped the blood from his mouth and patted Chi Heng's hand reassuringly: "Aheng, I'm fine... cough cough, but we're all dying people, something we both knew when we were young."
Their gazes fell on Li Rong once again.
“Arong, you… never mind. Even if you don’t say it, I know you still resent me.”
Li Rong lowered his eyes and knelt down: "Thunder and rain, all are imperial grace. Li Rong has nothing to complain about, nor dares to complain."
His gaze unconsciously fell on the bloodstains on the Emperor's chest, and Li Rong pursed his lips: "Your Majesty, you don't need to be upset. As far as you are concerned, there is nothing wrong with it."
The Emperor stared at Li Rong's face for a long while before letting out a bitter laugh: "In this world, only you can say such nice things... in such an unpleasant way."
After a long while, he suddenly clenched his fist and stared intently at Li Rong: "Arong, if I die... will you stay in Kyoto and help me take care of Xiao Liu?"
Li Rong's dark eyes were unpredictable, but his words remained emotionless: "Your Majesty, whatever you command, this humble subject will obey."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor stared blankly at Li Rong. He had never seen him speak so indifferently before.
He stood so close, within reach. Yet, I felt I couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes.
After a while, the Emperor sighed: "Arong must be tired, go and rest."
Li Rong, who was not far away, simply bowed his head, clasped his hands, and replied, "Yes."
The Emperor looked at him, hesitating several times as if he wanted to say something, but finally sighed again and beckoned to Eunuch Li: "The key."
Then, with his eyes lowered, he said, "I've repaired your house. If you still want to go back, then go back."
Li Rong put away the key, lowered his eyes slightly, his eyelashes fluttering gently. After a long while, he clasped his hands and replied, "Yes, this sinful subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness."
After the emperor finished speaking, he seemed to have all his strength drained away, and lay on the bed breathing heavily.
The skilled physician beside him stepped forward to take the emperor's pulse, then sighed softly, "General Li, His Majesty... he spoke from the bottom of his heart today, but his health..."
Finally, unable to continue, he sighed again, "Why don't you spend some quality time with the Emperor and reminisce about the old days, just to fulfill our past friendship..."
Li Rong put the key in his pocket and was about to leave when he heard Doctor Que's words and stopped in his tracks.
The emperor, lying on the bed with his eyes closed, blinked lightly. His slender fingers unconsciously clenched into a fist.
However, the next second, footsteps were heard, and Li Rong went straight out the door without turning his head.
Chi Heng glanced at Li Rong, then at the Emperor lying on the bed, and then bowed: "Your Majesty... take care of yourself, Chi Heng takes her leave."
He then jogged after him.
Looking at the Emperor lying on the bed, Eunuch Li felt a pang of heartache, and his eyes reddened.
Commander Liu sighed deeply: "Your Majesty, I will see you off."
Then, they hurried off to deliver it.
The legendary physician behind him was stunned for a long time before slapping his thigh and exclaiming, "Oh dear, I forgot to ask him about Physician Jiang!"
Before the words were even finished, the emperor, who had been lying on the bed with his eyes closed, suddenly turned over and turned his head towards the inside of the bed. His arm was revealed in the movement; it was so thin it was just skin and bones, and the blue veins were clearly visible.
Then, a heavy, muffled cough came from behind...
The divine physician sighed softly, pulling out two more strands of his already completely white hair, and continued to peruse his medical books.
...
After Li Rong and his group came out, they fell into a long silence.
Chi Heng recalled the man's appearance just now, and his nose inexplicably stung, and his eyes involuntarily reddened.
To avoid being seen, he quickened his pace and walked ahead at a rapid pace.
The next second, a clean handkerchief was handed over.
Chi Heng was taken aback, turned his head and glanced at Li Rong, then snatched the handkerchief from his hand with annoyance, blew his nose, and threw it to Sun Wen behind him.
Then, clenching his fists, he said in a muffled voice, "Did I, Chi Heng, touch the butt of the King of Hell? Why does he hate me so much? Why am I stuck with all of you living ancestors?"
I'm afraid I owe you something.
As he spoke, he gritted his teeth as if he were still not satisfied and said, "Why do they all look like they're half-dead?"
Someone like you, half-dead and half-alive, is a victim of the heavens' jealousy of talent.
But why does he look like he's about to die? Isn't it said that evil deeds live on for a thousand years? If you ask me, with his sickly body, becoming emperor would only shorten his lifespan. He just won't believe it!
In a daze, Chi Heng was overcome with grief, "My parents are gone, my sister is gone, and now he is going to be gone too, and you are half dead. Am I really destined to be a jinx..."
When General Wan heard these words, he was terrified.
So this is how the emperor's close advisors usually speak?
His eyes darted around nervously, as if afraid of being overheard by someone with ulterior motives.
Having just arrived in the capital and been promoted, he hadn't even received the salary of a second-rank official yet, and he hadn't even seen the Emperor. He couldn't let someone find a fault with him and get him killed!
"Alright, as long as I get the blood, I won't die. Besides, Anuan will be going to the capital soon, so she won't let you be a jinx."
Seeing that Chi Heng still looked preoccupied, Li Rong suddenly looked at him and said seriously, "If you don't want to be a cursed star, it's not impossible for you to die with us on that day."
"Pah, pah, pah, what a foul fart! It's so unlucky." Chi Heng rolled her eyes repeatedly. "Speaking of which, my sister-in-law is coming soon. I'll tidy up the mansion properly later. Don't stay at the General's Mansion, just come to my place. Arong, when are you going to pick up my sister-in-law? I want to go too."
"Me too, me too! General, I want to go too!"
Upon hearing them mention Jiang Nuanzhi, General Wan couldn't resist and immediately came over.
To be honest, once he entered Kyoto, he was genuinely unsure of himself.
Things are beyond his control, and he was feeling anxious. But now, just hearing the name Jiang Nuanzhi made him feel a little calmer.
They even put their hands together in prayer.
Dr. Jiang, Dr. Jiang, bless me with a smooth promotion and advancement. A few more years, and I'll smoothly attain a second-rank official position and return home to retire in peace!
As they were talking, they arrived at the palace gate and bumped into Sun Wu walking towards them.
"My lord, General, Lord Wei just sent word that the regent has gone straight to the Four Joys Tea House!"
Chi Heng blinked twice, then her eyes lit up with joy: "Arong, he went towards the Sixi Teahouse. Does that mean Wei Ke has a chance to get blood..."
Li Rong narrowed his eyes slightly: "He's here with ill intentions."
"Let's go to the Four Happiness Teahouse!"
"Master! Master!"
Just as Li Rong was about to mount his horse, he heard a clear shout coming from inside the palace gate.
He turned around and saw a figure running straight out. The person had a bright smile on their small face.
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
