Chapter 364 Reunion with an Old Friend
"Grand Tutor, General Huang Feihu has sent a visiting card." The second steward took the visiting card from the gatekeeper and, without the slightest delay, immediately reported it to Grand Tutor Wen.
"At this hour?" Wen Zhong glanced at the sky. The moon was just rising. Did Huang Feihu have some urgent matter that required him to visit him now?
Wen Zhong glanced at his ancestors and was about to ask the steward to politely ask Huang Feihu to come again tomorrow when Tongtian suddenly had a mysterious feeling and said, "Let him in."
The second steward glanced at the Grand Tutor with a troubled expression. This guest was sitting while the Grand Tutor was standing. It was obvious that this person's status was above that of his own Grand Tutor, but he was the Grand Tutor's servant.
"Go ahead," Wen Zhong waved for the second steward to go out and bring the person in. "Grandmaster, if you don't excuse yourself, how should I introduce you?"
Tongtian thought for a moment, then changed his seat. "Just say I'm your nephew."
Grand Tutor Wen's eyes widened, feeling as if a mountain was pressing down on his head. How could he dare to do this? This was disrespectful to his grandmaster.
"What are you standing there for? Sit down." Tongtian flicked his sleeve, and Wen Zhong involuntarily sat down in the spot where Tongtian had just been sitting. He tried to get up but couldn't.
Wen Zhong felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, finding it extremely difficult to bear. He cursed Huang Feihu inwardly for not paying attention to the weather. Why did he have to come to visit at night? Did he not know the rule of not receiving guests at night? Or was he ashamed to be seen by others?
The second steward carried a lantern to illuminate the way, while Huang Feihu followed behind, carrying a palace lantern, both cautiously keeping watch on their surroundings.
"The Grand Tutor is inside, please come in." The second steward had never met the King before. If the head steward were standing here, he would surely recognize the visitor's identity.
Huang Feihu thanked the steward for leading the way and then cleared the path ahead, saying, "Watch your step."
"It's alright, Fei Hu, you wait outside." Chang Hao stepped over the threshold and immediately saw Wen Zhong sitting in the main seat.
"Grand Tutor..." Chang Hao smiled faintly, fanning himself, "Seeing that you are as you always are, I am relieved."
Wen Zhong stood up in shock, cold sweat almost dripping down his face. With his grandmaster in front of him, he didn't know whether to kneel or not.
I couldn't help but smile wryly. Your Majesty, you've come at a truly inopportune time.
However, he did not notice that his grandmaster also slowly got up, his eyes filled with surprise and joy. With just one glance, Tongtian recognized the person who came.
This familiar appearance instantly transported Tongtian back to the time when he first met Chang Hao. Chang Hao was just as youthful and naive, yet his demeanor was graceful and composed, exuding a noble beauty.
However, Tongtian's eyes were filled with deep thought, and Chang Hao's state was not right.
"Grand Tutor, who is this...?" Chang Hao had come to visit the Grand Tutor, but his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the young man beside him. He didn't know why, but he had a feeling that he had seen him before.
It was the first time Chang Hao had realized that there really was someone he felt an instant connection with, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of affection for them.
"I am Grand Tutor Wen's grand-nephew, Daoist Qingwei," Tongtian said, making things up. "You can call me Qingwei."
"So it's Daoist Qingwei. Daoist, you truly live up to your reputation as a disciple of the immortals, your presence is truly awe-inspiring," Chang Hao said with a smile, then suddenly frowned, "Qingwei?"
This name... or rather, this Daoist name seems familiar.
"Have you heard this name somewhere before?" Tongtian asked expectantly.
"It just felt somewhat familiar," Chang Hao smiled. "When I saw Qingwei, I felt that he looked very familiar, as if I had met an old friend again. Today, I just felt like I was meeting an old friend in a foreign land."
"When I first saw you, I felt a sense of familiarity with your face and wanted to be your friend. I wonder what I should call you?" Tongtian asked tentatively.
Wen Zhong stared in shock at his grandmaster's ramblings, unable to process it for a long time. The lofty and omnipotent image of his grandmaster in his mind collapsed in an instant.
"You can call me Zishou." Chang Hao intended to give a fake name, but involuntarily uttered his real name.
“Zishou…” Tongtian called out, then suddenly realized something was wrong. This name… “You’re Di Xin???”
"Ahem, yes, he is the current Emperor." Wen Zhong promptly came to the king's rescue.
Wait a minute, something's not right. How could Chang Hao possibly become Di Xin?
No matter how hard his master tried, he couldn't bear to see Chang Hao become a human emperor whose ending was destined to be tragic...
Tongtian narrowed his eyes. Just to be on the safe side, he needed to observe further. What if this child was just a smokescreen cast by his master?
Yes, that's how it is. Anyway, Second Brother, you were warned by Master not to get close to Chang Hao. It's not that he knew but didn't report it. Tongtian successfully convinced himself.
“Your Majesty, it is late at night. How can you leave the palace so late?” Wen Zhong said disapprovingly.
Chang Hao: "I had already made plans before leaving the palace. I wonder if the Grand Tutor would be willing to let me stay for the night? I will return to the palace early tomorrow morning and will not miss the morning court session."
Not only for tomorrow's morning court session, Chang Hao also plans to invite Wen Zhong to a high place to admire the city of Chaoge after the court session, and to reconnect with the emperor and his minister who have not seen each other for many years.
Wen Zhong glanced at his grandmaster with a troubled expression. It was fine before, but now that there was a living ancestor in his residence, he could no longer make decisions.
Chang Hao seemed to be deep in thought. The Grand Tutor had returned to his sect and brought back a suspicious person who was neither a nephew nor an elder.
Nephew? Who are you kidding? This guy seems to be above Wen Zhong in status; Wen Zhong should be calling him his senior uncle.
Tongtian glanced at Wen Zhong with a warning, "Don't let anything slip." He continued, "Uncle-Master, I'm fine. I'm willing to sleep in the same bed with Zishou."
Uncle-Master?! Grandmaster, please don't actually call me that!!! Wen Zhong almost fainted. He couldn't take it, really, he was terrified.
Chang Hao fell silent. This Qingwei Daoist really had a vivid imagination. When did he ever say he wanted to sleep in the same bed with him? Keep dreaming.
"Immortal Master is joking. The Grand Tutor's mansion has many courtyards, and he has no family. Why would he need to sleep in the same bed?" Chang Hao glanced at Wen Zhong. Grand Tutor, when have I ever shared a bed with anyone? You should make proper arrangements.
Wen Zhong took a deep breath. "Fine, both of them are ancestors."
Wen Zhong went straight out, gave the second steward a series of instructions, and then returned.
“Your Majesty, Master, Nephew,” Wen Zhong almost bit his tongue, “the courtyards are all ready, I will take you there to settle in.”
"What a pity..." Tongtian was truly disappointed. He had never slept in the same bed with Chang Hao before. His second brother was really too petty.
He wanted to cause trouble, but Tongtian didn't dare. Chang Hao has no memory now, so who knows how much care he still has for him? Didn't you hear how he got angry just now and started calling him Immortal Master instead of Qingwei?
I should have just reported Shangqing Tongtian Lingbao Tianzun instead of Qingwei, so I could have abducted Chang Hao while he was suffering from amnesia...
Wen Zhong almost stumbled. What exactly are you regretting?
Chang Hao silently stepped back a bit. This Taoist priest didn't seem like a normal person.
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