Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2638 Still Vigorous in Old Age 22.0
Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, Xue Ruitian, and the others watched as Master Jiang, Uncle Yan, and Qin Zheng respectfully bowed to the young man sitting in the main hall drinking tea, and exchanged glances.

If they weren't insiders, they wouldn't believe that this young man was over a hundred years old, yet he still looked like he was in his twenties or thirties.

“It’s amazing!”

Xue Ruitian muttered something under his breath. Xia Chen and Song Yaojia, who were standing next to him, nodded in unison. Although they had met Tantai Pingchuan and His Highness the Eagle King before, their appearances were actually quite similar to their ages, and there wasn't such a big difference. Therefore, they didn't have the same impact as the person in front of them.

At that moment, they all had the same thought: the complete disappearance of that miraculous drug was a good thing for everyone. Otherwise, if it had been leaked, who knows how much bloodshed it would have caused, and how many families would have been destroyed because of it!
"What are you all standing there like idiots for?" Chu Han had just calmed down a few old men who were agitated and told them to sit down and have some tea to calm themselves down. He turned around and saw the crowd standing at the door. He waved to them and said with a smile, "Come in quickly!"

As soon as Master Jiang sat down, he stood up again. He looked at Chu Han, sighed softly, walked to the door, and pulled Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, and the others in, introducing them one by one.

Chu Han looked at them one by one, smiled and nodded at each of them, and finally his gaze fell on Shen Haolin and Shen Cha.

“We’ve admired each other for so long, and today we finally meet.” He put down his teacup, stood up, and walked over to the two of them, looking them up and down. “Not bad, not bad.” He looked at the others. “Come, all of you, sit down. Sit here!”

"Thank you, Uncle!"

“Xiao Cha, sit next to me.”

Shen Cha glanced at Shen Haolin, and seeing him nod, she sat down next to Chu Han.

"Why did you suddenly come, Uncle?" Shen Haolin took the tea from Mei Lin, looked at Chu Han, and said, "Why didn't we hear from you before?"

"I've always wanted to come and see, but I've never been able to get away. This time I finally had the chance, so I came to visit." Chu Han looked at Shen Haolin, then at Shen Cha beside him. "There are some things that can't be explained in a letter; it's better to say them in person."

Shen Cha nodded slightly, recalling the secret letter she had just received from Hei Lu'er.

"How long will Uncle stay this time?"

"It will take three or four days. There are still many things to do over there, and I need to rush back."

"So urgent?" Shen Cha glanced at Chu Han. "Um, Grand Uncle...didn't you come with him?"

“How could we both leave? I'm the only one left; he needs to keep an eye on things over there.” Chu Han sighed. “What, is there something you want to tell him?”

"No, it's just that I find it a bit strange," Shen Cha smiled. "Actually, even if you hadn't come, I would have written you a letter and asked you to help investigate."

"Investigate what? Yiting and Yixiu?" Seeing Shen Cha nod, Chu Han smiled. "What do you suspect them of?"

"It's not that I doubt them, but their recent practice of bringing Wanyan Qingmu to Yiqing Prefecture every day makes me a little suspicious of their motives for taking him in."

“There’s nothing to doubt. They did this simply to prove that Wanyan Qingmu is mentally challenged, and that all his previous actions were instigated.” Seeing Shen Cha’s confusion, he explained further, “Because of Wanyan Yuwen.” “Wanyan Yuwen?” Shen Cha was taken aback, exchanging a glance with Shen Haolin. “Is it for Wanyan Yuwen’s reputation?”

“Yes!” Chu Han sighed and said, “Because of this farce of besieging the city, both nobles and common people have many different opinions and voices about Wanyan Yuwen. Many people feel that the reason why Wanyan Qingmu has become like this is all his fault, because he did not know how to teach his son.”

"Is it the father's fault if the son is not taught?"

"Yes!" Chu Han smiled helplessly. "Moreover, these voices are increasing and growing louder, even leading some to suspect that the good impression he left on people during his lifetime was all an act. So, they have no choice but to resort to this tactic."

“But,” Shen Cha hesitated for a moment and said, “he’s not Wanyan Yuwen’s son, is he?”

"It's best if we keep this to ourselves; we can't publicize it."

"No? Why?"

Chu Han waved his hand, picked up his teacup and took another sip, saying, "Respect for the dead is paramount. Wanyan Yuwen and Princess Consort are both deceased, especially the Princess Consort. If this news leaks, the Princess Consort..." He gently shook his head, "We cannot use such methods unless absolutely necessary. However, if Wanyan Qingmu goes too far, we don't mind letting him know the truth himself. He actually has no relation to the Wanyan family, and his position as the Prince of Jin is not just a matter of Wanyan Xi and Wanyan Ping."

"Okay!" Shen Cha nodded. "Given the current situation..."

"Let's hold back for now. It's not time to go to war yet. There's no need to rush," Chu Han chuckled. "We need to wait for an auspicious day."

"An auspicious day?"

"Just you wait, there's bound to be a good show."

Shen Haolin and Shen Cha exchanged glances, unsure of what Chu Han was trying to tell them, but it wasn't convenient for them to ask any further.

Chu Han glanced at them, knowing they had doubts, but he didn't want to explain immediately. He could explain when the three of them were alone. Anyway, his purpose in coming to the border was to see them and, incidentally, transfer some power.

He took a couple of sips of tea, glanced at Song Yaojia and Xia Chen sitting opposite him, smiled gently, and said, "It's been a long time. You're back from your sea voyage."

Xia Chen was lost in thought when he suddenly heard these words. He quickly snapped out of it and nodded to Chu Han.

"Yes." He quickly sat up straight. "I just got back not long ago."

"Was it fun at sea?" Chu Han looked at him. "Was it the same as you expected?"

“It’s definitely not what I expected, but I did use the advice my uncle gave me, and I have to thank him.” Xia Chen sighed and said, “At the time, I was thinking very simply, and I even thought my uncle was worrying unnecessarily. But I didn’t expect,” he smiled sheepishly, “that everything was exactly as my uncle said, and it all came true.”

“There’s nothing wrong with young people going out to explore, but they need to be fully prepared and not do anything foolish on a whim.” Chu Han’s gaze shifted from Xia Chen to Song Yaojia. “It’s been so many years, you’ve grown so much.”