Chapter 1460: Untitled

Editor: Atlas Studios

The dark and stuffy bedroom was filled with the dizzying smell of medicine.

Emperor Jing Xuan lay weakly on the bed.

Ever since he had a stroke, he had been imprisoned in this bedroom under the pretext of recuperating.

His body couldn’t move, but his mind was clear.

Recently, he felt more and more that his life was coming to an end.

“Your Majesty.”

Eunuch Fu came to the bed and reported softly, “The Grand Marshal is here.”

Emperor Jing Xuan opened his mouth and said in an extremely hoarse voice, “All of you, retreat.”

“Yes.”

Eunuch Fu left with two trusted eunuchs serving the medicine.

The man in black only brought Qin Canglan to the door before flying to the roof to hide.

Qin Canglan walked in and saw the withered Emperor Jing Xuan on the bed.

Emperor Jing Xuan also saw him.

Qin Canglan returned wearing armor and holding a helmet in his arms. Although his hair was gray, he was strong.

Emperor Jing Xuan sadly realized that he could not compare to an old man in his twilight years.

“Your Majesty.”

Qin Canglan cupped his fists and bowed calmly.

Emperor Jing Xuan said weakly, “You’re finally back.”

He spoke extremely slowly and his words were not very clear. This was the aftereffect of a stroke.

“I don’t have much time left.”

“Did Your Majesty summon me to say farewell to me?”

Emperor Jing Xuan was stunned. He probably did not expect Qin Canglan to not even flatter him.

That was true. Longevity was just a saying. How many emperors in the past dynasties could die of old age?

“I have something to tell you.”

“I’m all ears.”

“Qin Canglan, if the Wei family wants to rebel, will you protect the Xiao family?”

Qin Canglan looked at Emperor Jing Xuan steadily. “The country belongs to the people. I’ve never protected the Xiao family or any family. It’s the rivers of the Great Zhou and thousands of commoners I protect. As long as I’m alive, I’ll work hard for the people for a day. Don’t worry, Your Majesty.”

Emperor Jing Xuan laughed until tears streamed down his face. “You’re not even willing to lie.”

Qin Canglan did not answer.

Emperor Jing Xuan continued, “Do you still remember… the engagement that the late emperor set for the two families?”

Qin Canglan paused and said, “I remember.”

Emperor Jing Xuan said, “Alright, Qin Canglan, accept the decree.”

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Wei Ting returned to the capital with Qin Canglan. He was also there when Qin Canglan was intercepted by Emperor Jing Xuan’s secret guards.

He was waiting for Qin Canglan at the entrance of the palace.

Su Cheng and Su Ergou also rushed over from the Protectorate.

The father and son were squatting beside the carriage and drawing circles.

Su Ergou muttered, “His Majesty is too insensible. Which emperor doesn’t let the general go home to see his children first?”

After not seeing his grandfather for so long, Su Ergou almost missed him to death.

Su Cheng also missed his father.

A child with a father was a treasure.

Well… it was good to have a father-in-law. His father-in-law held gold ingots.

Su Ergou continued to draw circles. “I’m so tall. Will Grandpa not recognize me?”

“No,” Su Cheng said. “Little Blackie, he will be able to tell at first sight that it’s you.”

Su Ergou muttered, “Are you still my biological father? ”

Wei Ting looked at the resentful father and son and wondered if he should enter the palace to take a look when Qin Canglan came out.

“Dad!”

“Grandfather!”

The father and son spoke in unison.

“I saw him first!”

Su Ergou threw away the charcoal pen in his hand and ran towards Qin Canglan excitedly. “Grandpa!”

Su Cheng, who was a step slower, gritted his teeth.

The young brat ran faster than him. Back in the countryside, he could outrun ten of him.

His little butt had grown up…

Su Cheng immediately said to Wei Ting, “Son-in-law!”

Wei Ting understood and raised his eyebrows. He brought Su Cheng along using Meteor Step and left Su Ergou far behind.

The two of them came to Qin Canglan.

Su Cheng grinned. “Dad!”

Su Ergou was dumbfounded. How could that be?!

Su Cheng snorted. You can’t beat your father after all!

Qin Canglan was overjoyed to see his son and grandson. The haze stirred up by Emperor Jing Xuan was swept away.

Qin Canglan patted his son’s shoulder in relief. “Cheng’er is stronger.”

Su Cheng puffed out his chest and said valiantly, “I work hard to practice martial arts every day!”

Su Ergou decisively undermined him. “Then why did you—wuwuwu!”

Before he could finish, Su Cheng covered his mouth with his hand.

Little butthole, you’ve learned to complain about your father!

If I let you frame me, I won’t be your father!

Seeing the father and son compete, Qin Canglan finally felt like he was home. Even his heart felt at ease.

It was clearly the same capital and the same land, but because he saw someone he cared about, everything became happy and satisfied.

Qin Canglan saved his precious grandson from his son and looked at him with admiration. “You’ve grown taller.”

Su Ergou stood on his tiptoes and gestured with his hand. “I’m not as tall as Grandpa… but I can still grow! I want to be as tall as Grandpa!”

Qin Canglan laughed. “Alright! Grandpa will wait for that day!”

Wei Ting walked over. “Grandpa.”

Qin Canglan nodded and handed him a bright yellow imperial edict.

Su Cheng and Su Ergou also came over to take a look.

Su Cheng said, “The handwriting isn’t very good.”

Su Ergou said, “Not as good as Brother-in-law’s.”

Su Cheng said, “Wait, why does your name seem to be on it?”

Emperor Jing Xuan issued an imperial edict. Not only did he arrange a marriage for Su Ergou and Princess Jingning, but he also passed the throne to the boy born by Princess Jingning.

In order to ensure that the boy would successfully ascend the throne, the imperial edict conferred Qin Canglan as the Regent.

After reading it, everyone fell silent.

Wei Ting asked, “Does he know that the Wei family is Emperor Wu’s descendant?”

Qin Canglan said, “I guess he knows.”

“Are you guarding against your son and the Wei family?” Wei Ting casually flicked the imperial edict. “Emperor Jing Xuan wants to use Grandpa to deal with the Su family and the Wei family.”

Princess Hui An was going to marry Su Xuan, and the Su family would become Xiao Zhonghua’s supporter.

Regardless of whether the Wei family was the descendant of Emperor Wu or not, they would always be a thorn in Emperor Jing Xuan’s heart.

To think that he could think of such a method to split the Qin, Wei, and Su families.

“You’ll get married in three days.” Wei Ting’s gaze moved away from the imperial edict and he smiled teasingly at Su Ergou. “Are you happy to be the emperor’s son-in-law?”

Su Ergou was so frightened that he hid behind Qin Canglan.

He was still a baby!

Marriage was too scary!

“Grandpa.” Wei Ting folded the imperial edict and handed it to Qin Canglan.

Qin Canglan didn’t even look at the imperial edict. “Burn it. I didn’t enter the palace tonight, and you didn’t see the imperial edict.”

Wei Ting nodded and turned around.

The father and son picked up the kerosene and handed over the matchstick. They had never had such tacit understanding.

Those who knew would say that they were burning heavenly wealth, while those who did not know would think that they were burning a hot potato.

“Little Seven, go and settle down.”

“Yes, Grandpa. Eh, Grandpa, aren’t you waiting for me?”

Qin Canglan mounted the tall horse and left without looking back.

If he wanted to see his precious granddaughter and great-grandchild, who would wait for him?

Qin Canglan dashed forward the speed of charging into the enemy’s camp. His hooves were smoking as he returned to the Protectorate as fast as lightning.

Since he didn’t wait, Wei Ting didn’t remind him. He had been travel-worn all the way and was no longer recognizable.

Without waiting for the horse to stop, Qin Canglan jumped down impatiently.

Knock, knock, knock!

He knocked on the tab on the door excitedly.

Creak—

The door slowly opened.

One, two, three round heads poked out from the crack of the door.

The three little ones did not recognize this bearded old man.

“Who are you messing with?”

Xiaohu asked.

Qin Canglan wrapped his arm around the little fellow and picked him up.

Xiaohu was so frightened that he plopped down. “Human trafficker! Human trafficker!”

Dahu jumped out. “Let go of my brother!”

Erhu took out the Eight Trigrams Mirror and a small talisman. “Heavenly Spirit!”

Wei Xiaobao crawled over and punched the threshold with her chubby fists. “Woo!”