Chapter 358
Chapter 358 Dead?
"Something's wrong?" Lin Wanrong paused momentarily, then blurted out, "Has the Emperor passed away?!"
Xu Wei was so exasperated that he almost fainted. Couldn't this youngster utter something pleasant? How dare he speak so carelessly? Shaking his head with a bitter smile, he said, "Young Master Lin, you can't say things like that recklessly. Such words could lead to decapitation. Don't ask any more, just come with me." As the two men stepped out, a carriage awaited outside. Without uttering a word, Xu Wei solemnly ushered him into it. One could easily tell that something serious had happened.
If the Emperor had met with misfortune, why would Old Xu be so eager to involve him? Despite asking several times, Xu Wei remained gravely silent, shaking his head without answering. The carriage sped hastily, heading out of the city. Lin Wanrong recalled Xu Wei mentioning earlier in the day that the elderly Emperor had gone to Grand Prime Minister Temple to offer incense. Could the incident have occurred there? The old Emperor couldn't be dead; he was Xian'er's father and his future father-in-law. If he were to die and Prince Cheng took the throne, he would be doomed.
Lost in his turbulent thoughts, the carriage soon reached the foot of the hill where Grand Prime Minister Temple was located. Today, the temple was different than usual. Soldiers were everywhere; every few steps there was a guard or a sentry. All were armored, their weapons shining clearly, emitting a forbidding aura. As they drew closer to the temple entrance, security became even tighter, with countless soldiers standing solemnly, eyeing everyone warily.
Anxious, Lin Wanrong tugged on Xu Wei's sleeve, "Master Xu, what exactly happened to the Emperor? Please, tell me. The situation looks dire."
Glancing outside and noticing their proximity to the temple, Xu Wei spoke with unparalleled gravity, "Young Master Lin, you must promise me that whatever you witness today won't be revealed. Otherwise, not only are our lives at risk, but our great nation might also plunge into chaos."
Lin Wanrong thought sarcastically, ‘Reveal what? I haven't seen anything yet.’ Seeing Xu Wei's unprecedented solemnity, he nodded, "Master Xu, don't you trust me? I'm known for my integrity. I promise not to divulge anything."
Xu Wei's face turned pale, a weariness evident in his eyes. Heaving a sigh, he murmured, "Young Master Lin, the Emperor... he was assassinated."