My Immortal Brother-in-law

Chapter 52 This is the way out, and also the way back

Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

During these three days, Ji Chang tried his best to meet the king, just hoping to see his father.

But even if Ji Chang used all the connections he could, and even knelt down and begged Zixian and Zigan separately.

He still couldn't step into the palace, let alone see his father.

Three days later, today at noon.

Ji Chang walked into Zhong Su's mansion with a sad face and a haggard figure.

At this moment, Zhong Suli was wearing mourning clothes and keeping vigil and offering sacrifices for his father. This was one of the reasons why Zhong Suli chose to return to Yindu. He also wanted to bury his father's body.

Seeing Zhong Su in mourning clothes, Ji Chang's brows darkened.

Even though the king and the Shang officials were absolutely certain that their father was still alive, he was just secretly imprisoned.

But Ji Chang was very clear that his father was dead.

As a son, I am not even qualified to wear mourning for my father!

The more he thought about it, the sadder Ji Chang felt. He staggered forward two steps and nearly fell to the ground. He only managed to stand steady because he held onto Zhong Su's arm.

Holding Zhong Su's hand, Ji Chang looked around, and after making sure that there was no one around, he said tremblingly.

“In Yindu today, people all say that my father is living in the palace, but in fact he is secretly imprisoned.

But the people in Yindu didn’t know, and even what they thought was just an illusion. My father seemed to be imprisoned, but in fact... his head and body had already been separated!
I hope the tiger will know about this matter. Tiger... I... I..."

Suddenly, Ji Chang burst into tears.

Seeing Ji Chang like this, Zhong Su sighed.

"Brother Chang is now in a state of distress. I can only... ask for your condolences."

After he finished speaking, Zhong Su stood there waiting for Ji Chang's reaction.

Ji Chang raised his head, looked at Zhong Su with a wry smile, and kept looking at him for a long time before finally speaking.

“I have always been proud of my ability to interpret the hexagrams, but it is only now that I understand that divination is not necessarily a good thing.

Just because I can calculate it, it doesn't mean I can change it.

From now on, I am afraid that I will no longer be able to make predictions without any scruples as I did in the past. The times and circumstances are unpredictable and no one cares about them.

As for now... "

Having said this, Ji Chang closed his eyes and was silent for a long time before opening them again.

"My dear brother, no matter what, my father and I bravely conquered the Guifang tribes, and 68,000 Xiqi warriors died before we finally brought back the remains of the Grand Master and reunited with you.

At this point, I hope you will forgive me for asking for a favor. I only ask you to pay homage to the Emperor and ask him to teach my father to be like your father, so that he can at least return to his roots."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Chang stood up, pushed away the gold and jade, and knelt on the ground with a thud.

Looking at Ji Chang, who was kneeling on the ground and looking at him with a pair of earnest eyes, Zhong Su nodded slightly.

"Brother Chang's kindness in returning my father's remains to me is almost as great as mine, and I must repay you.

What's more, Brother Chang taught me how to interpret the hexagrams the day after tomorrow. I will always remember this kindness.

It’s just that I can’t make decisions for the king. I’m not afraid of being laughed at by Brother Chang. Half a year ago, I was just a playboy in Yindu.

In short, I will try to see the king, but the king may or may not see me, and after seeing me, he may or may not agree to it...

I am not even half sure."

Hearing Zhong Su say this, Ji Chang nodded heavily.

Zhong Su dared to do this even at the risk of offending the king, and he has already repaid Xiqi for the favor of taking back Zhong Jue's body from the barbarians.

Moreover, he saw from the last hexagram that in the future it was Shanjun himself who should send his father's body back to Xiqi.

Although Zhong Su couldn't save his father, and had no more reason to save his father, he could at least bring his father's body back with him.

Thinking of this, Ji Chang swallowed hard.

He was kind to others all his life and made friends with his neighbors. He was a good guy among good guys.

But at this moment he actually had some truly...treasonous thoughts!
After trying hard to suppress this thought, Ji Chang stood up from the ground and bowed deeply to Zhong Su.

Zhong Su nodded, then left the Zhong Mansion and rode Hu Jiao all the way to the palace.

A moment later, they arrived at the palace. Without anyone needing to inform them, the imperial guards welcomed Zhong Su in.

They came all the way to the main hall, which was where Tai Ding usually entertained his ministers. But at this moment, the one sitting on the throne was Zixian.

Seeing Zhong Su coming, Zixian smiled and waved.

"A Su came back with Ji Chang, which made me worried for a long time.

Ji Li... my father's decision was a bit hasty. In short, I am really afraid that Ji Chang will get angry and do something to you, A Su.

My father has been suffering from tuberculosis recently. It’s just in time that you’ve returned. My father also wants to see you.

After hearing that you had come to the palace, my father immediately summoned you to meet him in his bedroom. You should go meet my father first, and we can talk later."

After he finished speaking, Zixian waved his hand and arranged for the guards to take Zhong Su to see Taiding.

Zhong Su followed the guards and turned left and right again. After half a quarter of an hour, they finally arrived at an extremely remote bedroom in the harem.

When approaching the bedroom, Zhong Suli felt something was wrong. The doors and windows of the bedroom were sealed tightly.

After entering the bedroom, the light disappeared instantly. Even during the day, there were less than five lights in the hall, barely illuminating the area near the bed in the distance.

Hearing the door opening, Tai Ding turned his head while lying on the bed and looked at Zhong Su.

Against the light, when he saw the elegant figure clearly, he could no longer hide the admiration in his eyes.

"Okay! Ahem...!!!"

After just one compliment, Tai Ding started coughing for a while. At the same time, Zhong Su calmly came to the bedside and knelt not far in front of it.

Tai Ding stopped coughing and raised his hand again, but when he saw that he couldn't reach Zhong Su, he waved to Zhong Su to sit on the couch.

Zhong Suli had no objection, so he sat down on Tai Ding's couch. Looking at Zhong Suli's profile, Tai Ding smiled and spoke in a very small and hoarse voice.

"Isn't it embarrassing for my uncle to be like this now... ahem.

Illness comes like a mountain falling, and goes away like a thread being pulled out. Even if I have the best doctor in the world by my side, the doctor can cure the emperor's illness, but he is not worthy of changing his life."

Having said this, Tai Ding grabbed Zhong Su's right hand and patted it gently twice.

While Tai Ding was slapping, Zhong Su pursed his lips and said.

"Your Majesty, I can try to visit many immortals and ask for some magical medicine from heaven for you.

Please don't be discouraged, it's just an illness, Your Majesty..."

"Call me uncle, little one."

Tai Ding interrupted Zhong Su's words, then he raised his hand and rubbed Zhong Su's face.

"Your face looks very much like my sister, and even more like my uncle, you look a bit like a boy with a girly look.

Fortunately, you now have the otherworldly air of an outsider to cover it up, which makes you look cool and not effeminate anymore.

As for the immortal herbs, I appreciate your kindness, but no herbs can cure me.

I am the King of Shang, and even more so the Emperor of Man. I ride on the six levels and walk through the eight wildernesses. I am at the top of worldly affairs and bear the weight of the country. I am watched and protected by my ancestors. There is destiny in everything.

Doctors are not qualified to save the fate of this human emperor, and even more so, immortals.

Every generation of human emperor will have this day. This is the way to go, and also the way back. Just let it go. "

(End of this chapter)