Chapter 1926 - 1864: Leave It to Fate
Chapter 1926: Chapter 1864: Leave It to Fate
Did I ever really want Emperor Yan dead? Ah Jiu hadn’t given the question much thought. Even though Emperor Yan had committed unforgivable acts against the Royal Mother, and despite Ah Jiu’s anger and deep-seated resentment towards him, along with constant vigilance, the thought of wanting his life hadn’t crossed his mind.
Now, upon learning that the Amethyst star has dimmed and shows signs of falling at any moment, his heart became unsettled.
Will that man die?
Ah Jiu felt breathless, walked to the window, opened it, and let the cold snowstorm blow against his face.
He took two deep breaths.
Wufu came over, closed the window, and held his hands, saying, "Don’t overthink it. Just stargazing to determine someone’s life or death isn’t actually scientific, and there are times when mistakes are made."
"Wufu, how could that be wrong..."
"Let’s say it wasn’t wrong, but isn’t there an old saying? Life and death are predestined. If Yama Raja decides to take someone’s soul at the third watch, it’s not going to wait until the fifth watch," Wufu said.
"Listen to you," Ah Jiu clicked his tongue.
"Did I say anything wrong?" Wufu shrugged and added, "Besides, isn’t he the True Dragon Emperor? It’s said that the True Dragon Emperor is protected by dragon energy, and he shouldn’t be an exception, right?"
She had no fondness for Emperor Yan, nor any profound hatred. If he were to pass just like that, she wouldn’t feel grief or heartbreak, since he harbored murderous intent towards Ah Jiu.
For someone who threatened her life to kick the bucket, Wufu thought, that’s quite acceptable!
"Ah Jiu, you’re kind-hearted, feeling that he’s of the same bloodline as you, both a father figure and a brother to you. But have you forgotten what kind of harm he has caused the Royal Mother? What she has endured, and might he not escalate it in the future?" Wufu said as she looked at Ah Jiu. "The most crucial point is, he might well want to kill you!"
Ah Jiu’s body trembled, and his expression gradually became serious.
"As the saying goes, do not harbor evil intentions against others, but do not lack vigilance. Your reluctance to harm him limits us to not taking the initiative against him. If his fate is truly as such, then it is what it is," she continued.
Ah Jiu stared at her and said, "Wufu, do you think I’m very weak?"
"You’re just kinder and more righteous than him. But I’ve heard a saying that kindness should have a bit of edge," she replied.
Ah Jiu embraced her, "I’m nowhere near your level."
She always viewed things objectively and calmly, unlike him, easily hampered by personal feelings, leading to a lot of indecision.
Wufu patted his back, saying, "No need to lift me high. It’s just that a needle doesn’t pierce the flesh, so it doesn’t know pain. I can’t share much of the same feelings."
She wasn’t him, thus naturally wouldn’t share the same emotions, just as he wasn’t her.
"Four words then - let fate decide!" Wufu squeezed his hand forcefully and said, "Just like how I came into this world, everything is under heaven’s arrangement. The trend of the era is the same; when the fate of dynasties transitions, no one can stop it. Didn’t you say the same of Nanyue?"
Ah Jiu nodded, dropped the subject, and said, "Hungry, shall we have a meal?"
"Alright!" Wufu and he returned to the dining table, had the food served, and then she spoke to Ah Jiu about Chi Yi and others, along with her plans.
"Are you planning to test them simultaneously?" Ah Jiu immediately grasped her intention.
Wufu nodded and said, "It’s equivalent to a rehearsal, taking this opportunity to see where the Prince’s Mansion has vulnerabilities, so we can patch them up."
Ah Jiu chuckled, "You’re intending to turn the Prince’s Mansion into a fortress with impregnable walls!"
"Of course, this is our home, I must defend it!" Wufu said, scrunching her nose.
Ah Jiu’s heart was stirred. He took her hand and said, "We’ll defend it together."