Chapter 1331: He’s Still Alive
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
A shocked expression appeared on Madam Qi’s pale and haggard face. The hand that the bowl slipped out of trembled slightly.
With Lu Zhou’s ability, or even Zhao Yu’s, they could have easily caught the bowl of medicine. However, perhaps, they were too shocked by her reaction that they forgot to do so.
After Madam Qi realized she had lost her composure, she called tremblingly, ‘Y-yu’er…”
“Mother, what happened?” Zhao Yu asked in confusion as he tried to calm his agitated mother.
Madam Qi asked, “H-how long have I been unconscious?”
“More than 300 days…” Zhao Yu did not tell the truth in the end.
“I want to see His Majesty… I want to see him…” Madam Qi pushed her quilt aside and tried to get off the bed.
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, “Aren’t you afraid that he’ll kill you?”
Madam Qi was stunned. Although she had been in a coma for a long time, many things were etched in her mind and left indelible marks on her. This included the Pavilion Master of the Evil Sky Pavilion in the golden lotus domain.
Zhao Yu was confused. “Old sir, do you know my mother?”
In fact, Lu Zhou did not know if he or Ji Tiandao had met her before. After so many years here, he had met too many people by chance. How could he remember all of them? In the end, he said, “You’ll have to ask your mother.”
Zhao Yu stared at Lu Zhou for a moment before he stumbled back. an expression of shock and disbelief appeared on his face as he kept sizing Lu Zhou up. ‘N-no… No way… I-s he my father?’
Zhao Yu turned slightly to look at his mother. He saw his mother pretending to be calm as she snuck a look at Lu Zhou. The more he looked at his mother, the more troubled he became. No wonder the emperor treated his mother so coldly! No wonder he did not look like the emperor at all! No wonder the emperor treated him coldly! The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
After a moment, Zhao Yu finally calmed down. He sighed inwardly. In fact, the emperor had never treated him well. The emperor did not even care when his mother was bedridden for so long. This, in his eyes, made the emperor an unqualified father.
In comparison, the old man standing in front of him, despite being harsh and cold, knew right from wrong and kept his promises. Moreover, he was a mighty figure above Venerable Masters. Many people dreamed about being related to such a person.
Zhao Yu sighed again. They were blood relatives, and there was no deep hatred between them; how could he not acknowledge him?
Thud!
Zhao Yu kneeled on the ground.
“Father!”
Lu Zhou. “???”
Madam Qi. “???”
The word ‘Father’ came from the bottom of Zhao Yu’s heart. In fact, he was so moved that his eyes reddened.
However, Lu Zhou was thoroughly dumbfounded. Who would be able to accept the sudden f*cking appearance of a son for no reason? Even if he wanted a son, he did not have to do it this way.
Madam Qi asked, “Yu’er… Y-you… What are you doing?”
Zhao Yu said, “Mother, there’s no need for you to explain or hide anything. I’m grown up now so I can accept this. Is there anyone who hasn’t made mistakes when they were young?”
“???”
Lu Zhou was speechless upon hearing these words. ‘Is his head broken?’
Although Lu Zhou was not affected by these words, Madam Qi was different. She was embarra.s.sed. Moreover, she was someone who cared about her reputation. How could she accept this baseless accusation that was punishable by death? She got up with all her strength, and when she sat up, she grabbed Zhao Yu’s ears.
“Ouch! It hurts!” Zhao Yu shouted.
“What are you talking about? The person I know indeed resembles my benefactor. However, that’s something else. It’s not what you’re thinking!” Madam Qi said.
Zhao Yu was confused. “Uh.”
Madam Qi let go of Zhao Yu’s ear before she coughed violently twice. Then, she patted her chest.
Lu Zhou asked, “Have you been to the golden lotus domain?”
Madam Qi nodded. After calming down, she said, “When the imbalance appeared, I went to the golden lotus domain in order to save the lives of a few children.”
When she looked at Lu Zhou again, she was certain he was the descendant of that person. She felt everything was really fated; it was the will of the heavens.
“The child from the Meng clan as well?” Lu Zhou said.
Madam Qi exclaimed in shock, “You’re aware of that?”
Zhao Yu said, “Mother, many things happened during the days you were unconscious. We all know about the things that happened in the Meng Residence.”
Madam Qi shrank back as her eyes darted around. “No, no, no… The emperor won’t let you go! He won’t let you go!”
“…”
Lu Zhou asked, “What secret is the emperor hiding?”
Madam Qi became even more agitated upon hearing these words. Her eyes widened, br.i.m.m.i.n.g with fear, as she waved her hands and said, “I don’t know! Don’t ask me! I don’t know, I don’t know…”
It was true that Madam Qi was banished to the Cold Palace. She was so ill, but the emperor did not even care about her. However, there was no reason for her to be so terrified. They were husband and wife, and they even had a son. It was hard to imagine what could cause her to be so terrified of the emperor.
Zhao Yu was puzzled as well.
At this time, Lu Zhou raised his hand. A golden lotus, which he had imbued with the divine power, bloomed in his hand.
The healing energy from the golden lotus was like the water from a hot spring. It was warm and surged through Madam Qi’s entire body, helping her to calm down and dispelling her fear.
Lu Zhou said, “She just woke up not long ago. Let her recuperate for a few more days and wait until her mental state is stable.”
“Thank you, old sir.” Zhao Yu bowed.
Lu Zhou turned around and left.
Just as he arrived at the door, Madam Qi asked, “Can I see that child?”
Lu Zhou agreed before he left.
…
Mings.h.i.+ Yin was baffled when he received his master’s order. He ran over as he muttered to himself, “Why did master summon me? What do their mother-and-son’s matters have to do with me?”
When he arrived outside Madam Qi’s room, he coughed softly to announce his arrival.
A gentle voice rang from inside.
“Come in.”
Ming s.h.i.+yin walked in indifferently.
Madam Qi felt better after being healed by the golden lotus so she easily propped herself up. When she saw Mings.h.i.+ Yin, her eyes widened slightly as an expression of shock and excitement appeared on her face. Then, tears fell down her face as she said, “Too similar… Really too similar…”
“Similar?” Mings.h.i.+ Yin was baffled. Then, he said, “Don’t tell me you’re my mother. I won’t believe such a ridiculous thing!”
Zhao Yu looked at Mings.h.i.+ Yin speechlessly. ‘His imagination is even more ridiculous than mine!’
Madam Qi quickly wiped away her tears and said, “No, I’m just excited. I’m happy for the Meng clan.”
At the very least, there was still someone left from the Meng clan.
“Don’t try to trick me. My master might have fallen for it, but I won’t!” Mings.h.i.+ Yin took a step back.
In Mings.h.i.+ Yin’s opinion, there was no one good in the royal family. The destruction of the Meng clan and the death of his brother, Meng Sheng, was caused by the family in front of him. The most ruthless people were from the royal family. This had always been the case. Madam Qi’s att.i.tude only made him feel disgusted.
Zhao Yu said, “I don’t understand. Do you really hate us so much?”
“Of course!” Ming s.h.i.+yin looked at Zhao Yu and said, “If it weren’t for my master, even if you had a hundred lives in the Unknown Land, my Separation Hook would’ve sent you to h.e.l.l!”
Whoos.h.!.+
Mings.h.i.+ Yin brought out the Separation Hook that glinted coldly under the light.
Zhao Yu shrank back and instinctively raised his hand to block.
How could Ming s.h.i.+yin kill Zhao Yu? This action was purely to scare Zhao Yu. Seeing that Zhao Yu was so timid and honest, he laughed out loud and said, “The emperor doesn’t even bat an eyelid when he kills so why are you cowardly?”
Zhao Yu was ridiculed until his face turned red and he was speechless.
Madam Qi pulled Zhao Yu back and looked at Ming s.h.i.+yin. She said word by word, “Stop talking.. He’s still alive.”