In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 630 - 612: Custody on Behalf_1

Chapter 630: Chapter 612: Custody on Behalf_1

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone responded in unison, but no one really dared to relax.

Even Su Pan’er remained standing properly.

She grumbled inwardly. Although the Emperor made it sound easy, which of these ministers would dare overstep? They’re not individuals who want to go without food.

The Emperor shook his head and laughed, not insisting.

"We will proceed with the matter we discussed earlier as planned. Beloved Lord Zhang, you are fully responsible for this and must not slacken off."

Lord Zhang on the side hastily stepped forward and knelt down, "This humble official obeys!"

Lord Zhang then withdrew with Mrs. Zhang.

As she was leaving, Mrs. Zhang gave Su Pan’er a helpless glance. Su Pan’er’s gaze darkened, and she did not say much.

Once Lord Zhang left, besides Eunuch Wu and four armed bodyguards, only Qin Yi and Su Pan’er were left by the emperor’s side.

"Everyone else may leave! I wish to speak alone with Beloved Official Qin."

The armed bodyguards obviously didn’t want to leave. They glanced at Qin Yi and then at Su Pan’er, and finally retreated to the end of the path.

The Emperor didn’t care, but gestured towards the stone seat in front of him, beckoning Qin Yi and Pan’er over.

"Sit down and let’s talk! You both standing there forces me to look up as I speak and I’m tired!"

With such golden words from the Emperor, they naturally didn’t refuse, thanked him, and sat down.

The Emperor stared at Qin Yi’s face for a long time, before taking out a jade pendant from his bosom and pushing it towards Qin Yi, "Take this jade pendant. There’s something else I need you to do."

Su Pan’er’s gaze also fell on the jade pendant.

The jade pendant was a phoenix-shaped jade pendant. An exquisite jade pendant shaped like an emerald green phoenix ready to take flight. It was so vividly carved, even an outsider could easily discern that this pendant was worth a fortune.

After a careful thought, it aligns as the Emperor’s personal gift could hardly be any ordinary jade pendant?

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Though surprised, Qin Yi carefully put it away as instructed.

His Majesty held a sombre and nostalgic expression on his face.

"This pendant is not just a pendant, it’s also a token, belonging to the head of the Ghost Valley Sect from generation to generation."

What?

A token of the Ghost Valley Sect?

Su Pan’er and Qin Yi were both taken aback! After looking at each other, they both saw astonishment!

"I know, you looked up records about the Ghost Valley Sect not long ago, didn’t you?"

The Emperor gently tapped on the stone table, his words tinged with a hint of joke.

But this scared Su Pan’er and Qin Yi into kneeling down on the ground, "This humble servant deserves death, Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

"Ah! It’s just accessing some information, where’s the crime in that? Get up."

The Emperor still had a smile on his face, motioned to them, "However, those good-for-nothing ministers in the court think too highly of themselves and dare not leave anything in the records. Even if it’s mentioned, it’s either glossed over or confused with misinformation. It wouldn’t hurt not to look at it!"

"Yes...."

Qin Yi and Pan’er didn’t dare say a word. They just thanked him and sat back down in their original positions.

In Su Pan’er’s heart, however, a wave of shock surged!

She had always been told that the Ghost Valley Sect was suppressed by successive rulers of the Great Zhou Dynasty, eventually fractured and dispersed. The disciples either died, fled, or scattered. Even the remaining few were hunted down and killed or wounded.

Even Master Uncle Cheng had to hide his identity and return to the countryside in order to survive.

But now, listening to what the Emperor had just said, she felt that there was a considerable difference between what everyone said. Which was the truth and which was the falsehood?

Su Pan’er’s mind was in chaos. Qin Yi sitting near her was not much better off, but he forced himself to listen as the Emperor continued speaking.

"People say that the Ghost Valley Sect has been feared by those in power in every dynasty, which eventually led to the complete annihilation of the sect. So why would the sect leader’s token be with me? Could it be that I destroyed the Ghost Valley Sect and took this token?"

The Emperor seemed to understand what they were thinking, and directly voiced their concerns, "Actually, what people say is right, but also wrong! It’s normal for the Sect to be feared by those in powers in every dynasty, mainly because the Sect’s mysterious methods pose a serious threat to their interests. They can’t accept it and naturally, they would want to destroy it. As for this pendant, it wasn’t taken by me, but was a beloved gift from someone else!"

Both Qin Yi and Pan’er didn’t speak, their eyes full of amazement.

Believe or not, probably only they knew in their hearts.

"I’m getting old! I don’t have many years left."

The Emperor suddenly sighed, his eyes filled with nostalgia, and a layer of sorrow enveloping him. "The reason I’m giving you this pendant is to entrust you with its careful safekeeping. Do not lose it at any cost! If there comes a day...if such a day arrives, you will understand the reason why. Once that day comes, you will know why I gave this thing to you."

"Yes, Your Majesty can rest assured. The minor official will properly keep this object and absolutely won’t lose it!"

Qin Yi solemnly answered with a fist and palm salute.

His Majesty nodded and turned his gaze to Su Pan’er.

Su Pan’er sat quietly, not moving, but she could still feel the two scrutinizing gazes of the emperor directed at her. It took them quite a while to move away from her.

"I’ve heard that you are well acquainted with Old Xue? And, you often discuss medical theory with him?"

Su Pan’er was slightly puzzled. She looked up at the Emperor and caught his penny for your thoughts gaze, then quickly lowered her head again.

"In response to Your Majesty, I am indeed well acquainted with Old Xue. It was mainly due to the plague disaster that plagued Yongze and Changze counties. I discussed medical theory with Old Xue and was deeply impressed by his medical expertise and character. Since then, I have been following him and learning from him."

"Hahaha...you’re a slick one."

The Emperor suddenly burst into laughter and teased Qin Yi, "You’ve personally witnessed Old Xue’s words before. Now hearing your wife’s spoken words, it’s funny!"

Qin Yi hastily saluted, a look of embarrassment on his face, "Your Majesty is too serious. As the saying goes, learning is endless. My wife and Old Xue have similar views and insights in many aspects of medicine, so they both have an unswerving attitude towards medical science. They share the same interest in medicine, and they were happy to have met each other!"

"Well said, ’they share the same interest!’

The Emperor shook his head and sighed, then turned to look at Su Pan’er, "If I were to give you a task, would you accept it?"

Could it be Prince Xuan’s heir’s illness?

Su Pan’er had this thought, but she still asked, "Your Majesty, your humble servant awaits your commands!"