My Immortal Brother-in-law

Chapter 53 Father and Son

"But……"

"That's it, Mo Ke."

Just as Zhong Su was about to interrupt Tai Ding to say something, Tai Ding interrupted him.

Looking at Zhong Su's pupils, Tai Ding thought for a moment, then shook his head and said.

"When I saw you just now, I knew there was no need to worry about you.

Your pupils are like the sky above and like an ancient well below, yet the mountain is unmovable and the well is calm.

In the past twenty years, your uncle has looked down on you, thinking that you are neither good at literature nor at martial arts.

But I don’t know that you are born to be a secluded person. Once you enter the Tao, you will be able to cut off all emotions and nature, and have no sadness or joy.

You are, but what?
But you still want to express your concern for me?

You are not actually worried. Perhaps even if your own death is approaching, you would not be worried.

You are becoming more and more like an immortal!

During this period of time, the more seriously ill I became, the clearer my eyes became, and the more I could see.

If I had this ability ten years ago, perhaps I wouldn't have to use such a despicable method to execute Ji Li!"

When he said this, Tai Ding frowned at first, but then quickly relaxed.

After a moment, he patted Zhong Su's hand again and continued.

"You're not even surprised, just like the immortal in my dream.

Before he died, my father told me that even among the immortals, General Kong was a rare and powerful being.

But General Kong's lazy look makes me look down upon the immortals. But you... after seeing you now, I can look up to the immortals a little more.

It's only been a few months, just a few months, and the changes are so great, A Su, are you... still you?"

Tai Ding's eyes were rarely confused. Somehow, he felt as if he saw another look in Zhong Su's eyes.

Although that look was lofty, it did not contain any arrogance. It looked at the world and itself as if it was watching a martial arts performance on a sand table or children playing.

On the side, listening to Tai Ding's confused voice, Zhong Su let out a breath and grasped Tai Ding's thin hand in his backhand.

"Uncle, of course I am me."

"I know, you've just grown up. Uncle wasn't like who he is now before he grew up. That's it."

Tai Ding nodded with relief, then grabbed Zhong Su's wrist.

"You came to see me, probably because Ji Chang asked you to do something.

That’s true. The story of Jili and Xiqi is still circulating in the Shang Dynasty.

King Zhou raised a large army, wiped out the Guifang tribe to avenge Master Zhong, and successfully sent back Master Zhong's body. His chivalrous act has been praised by people all over the world.

Your father's body cannot be faked, and neither can this kindness. Even though you and I both know that it was not the only reason why Jili sent troops, much less the main reason, but no matter what the people of the world think, that is the truth.

Because the world is not the land, but the voices that spread all over the world.

Therefore, Xiqi has done you such a great favor, and now you have to repay it."

As he spoke, Taiding raised his hand and pointed towards the figure in armor holding a bright lantern in the distance.

Pointing at the figure, Taiding chuckled and continued.

"That is Ji Li's body, and I will not allow it to decay in the slightest.

I have to watch this corpse day and night, because he is the only person in the world that I fear so much that I dare not not kill him.

I have already left an order that after I die, Jili's death will also be announced. At that time, you will be the one to escort Jili's body back to Xiqi, thus repaying the karma you owe to Xiqi.

But A Su should know that now I am forcibly shutting up the people of the world and making them think that Ji Li is still alive, so that Xiqi and Da Shang can live in peace for a short time.

When the news of Ji Li’s death comes out someday, there will definitely be a war between Xiqi and our Great Shang!
The starting point of the war must be after Ji Li's body has returned to his hometown and Ji Chang has also paid tribute to Ji Li. I know Ji Chang's character, and he will not kill you.

But at that time, the people of Xiqi were furious. Even if Ji Chang didn't want to kill you, there would be countless people in Xiqi who wanted to kill you.

Your uncle asked you to return Jili in the future, which might mean you will die. Do you dare to go? Are you willing to do so?"

After Tai Ding asked this question, he waited for Zhong Su's response with an expressionless face.

Facing Tai Ding's scrutiny, Zhong Su smiled and changed the direction of his whisk, while responding softly.

“I am not afraid of the living, and even less of the dead, so why not?

I have received favors from the people of Xiqi, and I will repay them. From now on, I have nothing to owe them, so why are you unwilling?"

"You dare not be unwilling, your heart is more delicate than Zigan's."

Tai Ding smiled and patted Zhong Su's hand again, saying admiringly.

“If I could live another ten years, I would definitely appoint you as the Ninth Marquis. But by then, I would be the one worrying about whether you would accept my request.

As for now, it’s such a pity. If your father had one-third of your enlightenment, Ji Li and I wouldn’t have ended up like this!

Forget it, let’s not talk about this. I’m a little tired, so let’s just stop here for today.

I still have some words for Ji Chang, please go back and talk to him.

Since ancient times, when an emperor conquered the princes, he should at least kill the father and keep the son, and not let all the princes in the world become disheartened. This is the only reason why Ji Chang's son was able to save his life.

If Ji Chang still insists on being unreasonable and refuses to leave, then you should tell him that if Ji Li dies, Ji Chang lives; if Ji Chang dies, Ji Li lives.

Before I killed Jili, I asked him whether he wanted to rebel, which was to let him make a choice.

If he wants to rebel, the fault is his, kill him.

If he does not want to rebel, but is bent on pretending to be a loyal subject of the Shang Dynasty, then he will not be able to say anything if I kill one of his sons, as my father has done many similar things.

Therefore, Ji Chang should not waste the chance to survive that his father had given him.

If Ji Li dares to disobey my order, he must pay the price. Let Ji Chang go back to Xiqi and wait!"

After he finished speaking, Tai Ding let go of Zhong Su and waved his hand.

Zhong Su had no choice but to bow three times and then leave.

First, he went to the main hall to exchange greetings with Zixian.

Zixian has now become the de facto controller of the Shang Dynasty, but his imperial mentality is far inferior to Taiding's, so it was really just a greeting.

Compared with Tai Ding's conversation full of metaphors, Zixian appears more pure, kind and sincere.

After chatting with Zixian, Zixian invited Zhong Su to have a meal. Then Zhong Su left the palace and finally returned to the mansion.

When Ji Chang saw Zhong Su coming back, he had been looking forward to it, just waiting for Zhong Su to give an answer.

Looking at Ji Chang's expectant expression, Zhong Su shook his head and said.

"Brother Chang, you should go back to Xiqi. The king...will definitely have to keep Xibohou in Yindu for a while."

After he finished speaking, Zhong Su looked up helplessly and met Ji Chang's increasingly broken eyes.

Hearing Zhong Su's words, Ji Chang trembled, then nodded heavily.

"I see!"

Ji Chang bowed to Zhong Su again and continued speaking.

"I will return to Xiqi now, and we will see each other someday...bye!
"I will entrust my father's remains to Lord Zhongshan when the time comes. Xiqi will definitely repay you for your kindness!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Chang's eyes suddenly turned red, and he avoided Zhong Su and ran out.

Not long after, Ji Chang gathered his personal guards and rushed out of Yindu and headed straight for Xiqi.

(End of this chapter)