Chapter 995: Chapter 995
Capítulo 995: Chapter 67: Under the Night_2
The Military Affairs Grand Marshal, Wenren Zheng, sat gloomily by the bedside while the Emperor lay upon it.
Compared to half a year ago, his complexion was worse, and he was so thin that he was nothing but skin and bones!
As the Emperor, the ‘medical treatment’ was naturally top-notch. Anything useful, including heavenly materials and earthly treasures, could be found.
Yet the Emperor’s physical condition continued to deteriorate, not due to any disease.
It was simply that his time was coming to an end.
Since the Emperor ascended the throne, for over forty years, he took the Lifespan Extension Pills sent by the Daluo Sect annually.
However, both Qing Xu and Qing Ding had tampered with the elixir long ago, so for a lengthy period, the elixirs had not effectively extended the Emperor’s life, but instead siphoned a part of his Dragon Energy in secret.
The matter of the Daluo Sect’s Lifespan Extension Pills had long planted a hidden danger in the Emperor’s body.
Subsequently, Qing Xu’s rebellion led to severe damages to the Great Lan Dynasty’s National Fortune!
The Emperor’s life was inextricably linked to the National Fortune. A prosperous National Fortune naturally extended the Emperor’s lifespan.
Should the National Fortune be severely damaged, a sudden death of the Emperor was possible!
Following that, damaged National Fortune led to a series of chain reactions—
Northern Barbarians invaded, snow disasters in the Northern Five Provinces, Qi Ming seized the opportunity for a breakthrough…
These events all impacted the National Fortune.
Although later a campaign against the Northern Barbarians annihilated one tribe and killed two Grand Elders, expanding territories and increasing the National Fortune.
Yet half of the increased National Fortune was used on Li Fei, and the remaining half for killing Qi Ming, which was still insufficient.
To assassinate Qi Ming from afar, the Great Lan Dynasty additionally expended a portion of the National Fortune!
In just a few years, the National Fortune declined significantly, completely igniting the hidden dangers within the Emperor!
If the Emperor were strong and in his prime, it would be tolerable, at most, it would be a serious illness.
But he was already old, being seventy-six this year, already exceeding the lifespan limit of normal people in this world.
Therefore, after killing Qi Ming, he gradually couldn’t hold on, and his health worsened.
Now, Prince Li, as a Martial Saint, along with the Eldest Prince, rebelled, causing the Southern Border Army to fall into internal turmoil.
National Fortune was impacted once again.
If it weren’t for entrusting the Crown Prince with overseeing the nation, letting him bear most of the National Fortune.
This turmoil might have directly claimed the Emperor’s life!
Even so, he now struggled to get out of bed.
“Feng Province… Is there any news?”
On the Dragon Bed, after coughing, the Emperor weakly asked.
Wenren Zheng softly replied, “Your Majesty, with the Crown Prince and the Grand Secretary watching, you shouldn’t worry about these matters anymore. Please rest well.”
The Emperor shook his head, his graying beard slightly quivering:
Wenren Zheng knew what the Emperor was concerned about; he was worried Li Fei might impulsively rush to Feng Province regardless of the consequences.
“Rest assured, we just received news from Feng Province, Li Fei has killed Xu Jing…” Thɪs chapter is updated by novel•fire.net
Wenren Zheng briefly recounted the battle that occurred in Feng Province.
After listening, the Emperor’s mouth slightly opened, and he started coughing violently again.
Wenren Zheng continued to infuse Force into him, helping to stabilize his breathing.
The Emperor tightly grasped Wenren Zheng’s hand, asking.
Wenren Zheng nodded, “Your Majesty, it’s true. The information is accurate!”
More than anyone else, he could accept such a heaven-defying battle outcome.
Because when Qi Ming attacked Li Fei back then, Wenren Zheng was beside them, witnessing Li Fei withstand Qi Ming’s full power blow at the Tao Foundation Stage!
Qi Ming suspected Li Fei possessed the legendary Great Dao Body, and Wenren Zheng similarly had such a speculation.
Therefore, upon learning that Li Fei, at the Martial Arts Master Realm, reversed and slew a Great Grandmaster, he was not as surprised.
Though even his laughter was weak, the delight within was undeniable.
“Your Majesty has sharp eyes, truly admirable.”
Wenren Zheng remarked.
The Emperor’s face still held a smile, although speaking was somewhat difficult:
“This child… is inherently good, worthy of trust.”
Born into the imperial family, witnessing deceit and treachery, the sinister hearts of men from a young age.
Having become Emperor, he had seen all the living beings of the court.
Some appeared utterly loyal, yet failed the test.
Some seemed slick and cunning but maintain their integrity at critical moments.
For those who wield power, the most important skill is discerning people.
Throughout his life, the Emperor had met various people and understood one truth deeply:
In life and death, one could see a person’s true nature.
Back on the Northern Barbarian battlefield, when Bai Yan, the Commander, suddenly died, the situation broke down, in a state of peril.
Entrusted with the National Fortune, Li Fei did not seize the opportunity to flee for safety but chose to counter-attack at first sight!
Later, pursued by Qi Ming, Li Fei likewise risked his life to save Qiu Zian and then attacked Qi Ming.
Such deeds allowed the Emperor to truly see into the heart of this Marquis Jing’an.
Obviously possessing unparalleled talent in history, with a great future ahead, yet repeatedly risking his life, daring to compete.
How many people could achieve this?
Therefore, when making the Crown Prince oversee the nation, the Emperor chose to appoint Li Fei as a Guardian Minister.
Now, in the Feng Province upheaval, to save Shi Caiming, Li Fei similarly killed his way back without hesitation.
Such choices made the Emperor confirm again he did not misjudge him.
Thus, he told Wenren Zheng—’This child is worthy of trust.’
“Back then, I had the State Preceptor specially divine a hexagram for Li Fei, and the result was ‘Safety and danger interchange, calamity and blessing coexist.’ (See Volume 3, Chapter 43)
The Emperor slowly spoke.
Wenren Zheng nodded, “It indeed fits.”
‘Safety and danger interchange, calamity and blessing coexist,’ when applied to a minister, the meaning is straightforward—