Peace Order-Chapter 1631 - 38: Entrustment

Jiang Wanxiang murmured something, lowered his gaze, with a hint of regret, then casually said: "Is that so?"

"Is that indeed the case? Hahaha, after all, it’s the path of the Emperor. Under the heavens, what poisonous insect can bear the Emperor’s fate? It is no more than this; it can be considered the Heavenly Mandate, hahaha."

"It seems that the path I have taken is truly irreplaceable."

Jiang Su said: "The effect of the Life Extending Gu is merely to extend life for a few more years when one’s lifespan is nearing its end, at most no more than ten years. The grandeur of Sword Madman Murong Longtu, after all, is Martial Arts Legend; what kind of Exotic Beast can bear the drain of Martial Arts Legend?"

"The effect of the Life Extending Gu of Witchcraft on him will definitely be weaker than on an average person."

Jiang Wanxiang sighed in resignation, saying: "Is that so? But, when one’s lifespan is about to end, there are still juniors willing to go to great lengths, travel thousands of miles, and personally risk danger to bring back such treasures for themselves, so that they can swing the sword freely after their lifespan ends." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Such things indeed evoke envy."

"The days of youth, once gone, never return. Only this river of time flows endlessly, even I, am helpless against it. Speaking of which, my two sons..."

Jiang Su lowered his head.

Jiang Wanxiang was silent for a while, then said: "There are changes in the world, looking at what Li Guanyi has done, war is about to break out again. I have entrusted the nation’s Qi Fortune entirely to you, Grandmaster. Afterward, let my second son be the so-called Emperor."

"If it’s the eldest, he might oppose your decision, Grandmaster, to conquer the four directions."

"When the world is at peace, you can dispose of my second son."

The aged and fierce Jiang Wanxiang spoke words chilling enough to freeze the heart; he looked into the distance, leaning on the sword of the king, and said: "As for Gao’er, Gao’er... he is a good son, unlike Jiang Yuan."

"Those who want to be Emperor, let them be Emperor; those who want peaceful days, let them live peaceful days. Please, Grandmaster, grant Gao’er a quiet life. As for my ruthless son who turns on his own father..."

"Let him be a puppet to deal with those treacherous ministers."

Jiang Wanxiang cursed: "Dog biting dog, all fur."

Pausing, the white-haired old man turned and spat three times to the side.

"This useless son even curses me, his father!"

"Deserves a beating, deserves a punishment!"

Jiang Su said: "Your Majesty, it is you yourself who cursed yourself."

Jiang Wanxiang: "..."

Jiang Su continued: "Moreover, it is the father’s fault if the child is untrained. Jiang Gao was raised by you yourself, but Jiang Yuan, when he was young, your wife had already passed away. At that time, to stabilize the court, you married into alliances and took many concubines."

"You drove away Gao Xiang, and also made Jiang Yuan’s temper more extreme."

"His change is not unrelated to you."

Jiang Wanxiang was silent for a long time, resting his sword on the ground, and cursed loudly:

"Dog Emperor."

"Satisfied now?!!"

Jiang Su’s mouth curled slightly, but his expression was too resolute and calm, such a slight change was hardly visible to the naked eye. Jiang Wanxiang, however, felt much more at ease and, taking a breath of autumn’s chill, said:

"The world is vast, in my youth, Gao Xiang and I were as close as brothers. I went to snatch a bride, and he, with his bow, dared to fight for his life with me. But later, I became an increasingly better ruler, and he left me, decades without contact between us."

"When we were young, we said we’d be sworn brothers, even if later becoming Emperor and General, we wouldn’t forsake each other. We agreed to drink together every autumn when the fallen leaves covered the ground, but now, with the leaves everywhere, I am the only one here."

Jiang Su said calmly: "Am I not a person?"

Jiang Wanxiang was momentarily halted. The grief within him was suddenly interrupted by the overly serious and determined Grandmaster. He smiled helplessly: "I mean the three people of that time, the past, Grandmaster!"

"Back then, I was just an illegitimate Prince, Gao Xiang was from a small family, an overlooked illegitimate son. Others ignored us, so we played by ourselves. Gao Xiang and I, back then, it was her who pawned her jewelry for money."

"That’s how we got our horses and bows."

"We began from the Imperial Army, step by step establishing our own achievements. She left me, Gao Xiang as well, leaving only me, this old fellow whose Qi Mechanism was broken by the Divine Martial King’s murderous aura."

"But after I die."

Jiang Wanxiang’s voice paused: "After I die, he will return."

"He will ultimately be a formidable general who has carved his own path in Martial Arts and will be your support, Grandmaster."

"By then, Grandmaster, do not resent him."

Jiang Su looked at Jiang Wanxiang’s back, with a grave and determined expression, eyes filled with sorrow:

"Yes."

Jiang Wanxiang felt the emotion from Grandmaster Jiang Su. He steadied his steps and tapped Jiang Wanxiang’s leg with the sword he was leaning on, laughing loudly: "Do not be so sad, Grandmaster, I am still alive, I haven’t died yet."

"My heart is still burning."

"Even though this fire is almost out, it still has a bit of warmth. I am eating Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures every day to prolong my life, and even if I borrow a few more years from the heavens, in the end..."

"I will also die on my own path, Grandmaster."

...

Tianqi Year Sixteen · Early October.

In the city of Xiyi, Li Guanyi was flipping through the intelligence scroll. Upon seeing thirteen taels of silver, Prince Qin’s eye twitched, staring hard at the number thirteen behind it, wondering if a ten thousand was mistakenly omitted.