"Yes!" Tang Henian nodded, then looked up, "I'm afraid this is a trap. Perhaps what Lord Qing told Zhan Ruyi might not be true."
Kou Lingxu mused, "From what happened to the Xiahou Clan, this seems to be the only explanation. Ying Jiuguang is also worried that this is a trap. He wants us old fellows to pay a visit and see Xiahou Ta personally. Then we'll know the truth. "
Kou Zheng quickly said, "No! If Lord Qing and Xiahou Ta are working together, won't Father be in danger? I will go in place of Father. "
Kou Lingxu waved his hand. "It's useless for you to go. You don't have the qualifications. Even if you go, you won't be able to see Xiahou Ta. Xiahou Ling can send you away. Are you going to force your way in? Even if you see him, you can only see him from afar. There's no way you can come into contact with him. Only the few of us can go and see for ourselves. "
Kou Zheng said anxiously, "But it's too dangerous."
Kou Lingxu walked to the door and looked into the distance, "Don't worry, we won't go together. We'll take turns. The other three clans will prepare to receive us. I don't think Lord Qing and Xiahou Ta will dare to do anything!"
Ying Jiuguang was the first to arrive at the Albatross Residence. There was no news before he arrived. The Xiahou Clan only heard the news when they arrived at the gates.
Xiahou Ling came out to greet him personally, "Heavenly King Ying, why didn't you inform us of your arrival? I hope Heavenly King will forgive me for not going out to meet you."
Ying Jiuguang shook his head. "Nephew, this Prince suddenly heard a piece of bad news. I was so anxious that I came here to verify it. In my haste, I forgot to make preparations. I took the liberty to visit you. I hope you don't mind!"
Xiahou Ling despised him. How could someone of your status forget to prepare for a trip? Did you feed so many people for nothing?
Of course, he knew the other's intentions. He quickly extended his hand, "Heavenly King, this way please!"
However, Ying Jiuguang grabbed his wrist and walked inside with him. With a serious expression, he asked, "I heard that Albatross's time is almost up. Is that true?"
Up until now, the Xiahou family's news was still very tightly sealed. Xiahou Ling did not know where he had heard the news, but he could more or less make a judgment. Previously, when the news was sealed, no one had come, but after Master Qing came, this person knew the news. It was most likely that the Heavenly Palace had leaked the news.
"Aye!" Xia Houling nodded.
"How could this be?" Ying Jiuguang had a pained look on his face as he pulled Xiahou Ling, "Quick, quick, quick, bring this prince to see your father!"
Xiahou Ling was a little speechless when he encountered this kind of old scoundrel acting like a hooligan. He acted as if this was the other party's home. Xiahou Ling was practically dragged directly to the forbidden garden by Ying Jiuguang.
"Big Brother, little brother is here to see you."
When Ying Jiuguang entered the sleeping chamber, he saw Xiahou Ta sitting cross-legged with a dispirited expression. He immediately let out a sorrowful cry as if he hated himself for coming late.
"Heavenly King Ying is here." Xiahou Ta smiled faintly and was about to return the gesture when Ying Jiuguang rushed over and supported him with both hands, respectfully asking him to sit down and rest. Ying Jiuguang also took Xiahou Ta's pulse at the same time and invoked his arts to check it while saying, "I really can't believe the news I heard!"
He looked as if he was concerned about Xiahou Ta's health and wanted to help treat him.
Xiahou Ling cursed at the side. How shameless!
"This … this … could it be true?" After letting go of Xiahou Ta's pulse, Ying Jiuguang had a look of disbelief and shock.
"Coming empty-handed and leaving empty-handed is human nature," Xiahou Ta replied with a faint smile. He then sighed, "There is something I need Heavenly King's help with!"
Ying Jiuguang patted his chest and promised, "Just say it, big brother. As long as I can do it, I won't hesitate!"
Xiahou Ta lifted his chin towards Xiahou Ling. "My health is deteriorating day by day, and it's hard for me to take charge. My second brother has already inherited the position of Xiahou Family Head, and His Majesty has also agreed to let him inherit the title of Albatross, but I'm afraid I won't live to see that day. I'm worried that something will happen. I hope Heavenly King can help me in the court about inheriting the title!"
Ying Jiuguang patted the back of Xiahou Ta's hand and promised with absolute certainty, "Don't worry, big brother. Even if I have to spill three feet of blood, I will do my best to help you!"
"Thank you!"
"Big brother, you're treating me like an outsider."
Of course, Ying Jiuguang couldn't stay here for long. It was too dangerous!
In the end, he took his leave, repeatedly asking Xiahou Ta to take care of himself. Before he left, he left behind a valuable gift for his visit.
After he returned, Kou Lingxu came again. The four Heavenly Kings took turns to visit him.
The key was that Ying Jiuguang had confirmed that Xiahou Ta's life was approaching its end. Kou Lingxu didn't dare to trust him completely, and had to personally check on him before he could be at ease.
Kou Lingxu was like that, and so were Hao Defang and Guang Ling Gong. Even if they were the last ones to hear the words of the three families, they would not dare to trust them. In this kind of matter, none of them could just listen to hearsay, they had to confirm it clearly.
After they arrived, each of them checked on Xiahou Ta's condition with great concern. Xiahou Ling, who was by their side, finally saw the shamelessness of these so-called Heavenly Kings. Usually, they all looked dignified and dignified, but now he understood that any one of them could be thrown onto the stage to act.
Xiahou Ta also asked the Heavenly Kings to help Xiahou Ling inherit the title of Albatross. None of the Heavenly Kings declined. Almost all of them patted their chests and made promises. To the four Heavenly Kings, it would be a waste not to do this kind of favor. Whether Xiahou Ling could inherit the title of Albatross or not did not have much of an impact on the overall situation. Under such circumstances, everyone had to give Xiahou Ta face.
Xiahou Ling had just taken over the Xiahou Family and had many things to do. Since these people had come, he couldn't just not entertain them. After finally sending them away, Xiahou Ling hurriedly made arrangements for the family.
When he came to visit his father again, he found that his father had already come out of the house and moved to his favorite tree. He was lying on a recliner with a blanket over him. Xiahou Chengyu was talking to him by his side, personally peeling food and feeding it to Xiahou Ta.
Xiahou Ta, with his eyes half-closed, seemed to enjoy this taste. Wei Shu stood silently at the side with his hands clasped.
"Niang niang!" Xiahou Ling went forward and bowed.
"Second Uncle!" Xiahou Chengyu, whose eyes were red, hurriedly stood up and nodded to indicate for them to sit back down. She did not dare to be careless with Xiahou Ling now. He was already the new master of the Xiahou Family, and she still had many things to rely on in the future.
"Father!" Xiahou Ling then bowed to Xiahou Ta.
Xiahou Ta ignored him and stared at Xiahou Chengyu, who had her head lowered. Her mouth was still chewing on the food that Xiahou Chengyu had just fed her. After swallowing the food in her mouth, she suddenly slowly raised her hand, indicating for Xiahou Chengyu to bring her head over. Gently caressing the back of her head, she sighed softly. "Girl, these years have been hard on you."
Hearing her grandfather say these words for the first time truly touched her heartstrings. Xiahou Chengyu instantly lost control of her emotions and collapsed onto Xiahou Ta's chest, crying loudly. All the emotions that she had suppressed all these years were released. She cried her heart out, choking as she said, "Grandfather, Chengyu can't bear to leave you. In the past, it was all Chengyu's fault. Chengyu made you angry. Chengyu doesn't want you to die …"
"Silly girl, Grandfather has lived for so many years and has never seen anyone who could not die. It's just a matter of how long they live. When the calamity comes, no one can escape." Xiahou Ta gently patted her back, comforting her. "Girl, don't cry, don't cry! Raise your head, Grandfather has something to say to you. "
Xiahou Chengyu stood up and wiped his tears, choking with sobs.
Xiahou Tuo said, "Today, I will repeat the words Grandfather once said to you. Remember! As long as the Xiahou family doesn't fall, you'll be fine. Do you understand? "
Xiahou Chengyu choked with sobs as he nodded repeatedly. "I understand."
Looking at her expression, he didn't know if she had really listened to him. Xiahou Tuo didn't follow her anymore. Gather? Say? What is the value of disintegrating bones and pulling out fluids? Plotting against one's fortune? Gan Sang
Xiahou Chengyu did not dare to interfere with their business and could only take his leave.
Now that there was no one else, Xiahou Ling hesitated for a while before saying, "Those people probably don't have good intentions in coming to visit Father."
Xiahou Tuo coldly snorted. "Everyone knows what they are thinking. What, are you afraid?"
Xiahou Ling hesitated again. In the end, he said bluntly, "It's not that I'm afraid. It's just that I don't know much about the situation at home. I'm afraid that I won't be able to deal with it properly."
Xiahou Ta said, "I'm not dead yet, so no one will dare to touch you. Even if I die, they won't dare to act rashly for a certain period of time. That will give you enough time to prepare. "
Xiahou Ling said, "I'm just afraid that they also know this and won't allow me to make sufficient preparations."
Xiahou Ta closed his eyes. "You worry too much. Although the tiger is dead, the tiger's might still exists!"
Seeing that he was so confident, Xiahou Ling also felt confident.
After the two chatted for a while, Xiahou Ling took his leave. He hadn't taken a few steps when he suddenly heard his father shout, "Second Son!"
Xiahou Ling stopped and turned around. He saw Xiahou Tuo staring at him with a slit in his eye. "Promise me one thing."
Xiahou Ling hurriedly came back to obey. "Your son, listen."
Xiahou Ta slowly said, "No matter what happens in the future, no matter what that girl Chengyu does in the future, the people of the Xiahou family must remember one thing. You must do your best to protect her life. If you really can't do it, bring her back home and find a good place to settle her down. Treat her well, and ensure that she dies of old age! Can you do that? "
Xiahou Ling was stunned for a moment. Then, he said seriously, "Your son will definitely remember this!"
Xiahou Ta said indifferently, "There's one more thing. As for my concubines, after I die, those with children can go with them. Those without children can go with me. Wei Shu will take care of this matter. He won't let you bear any crime."
This was undoubtedly going to bury hundreds of people with him. Xiahou Ling was quite shocked. Looking at the calm Wei Shu, he suppressed the questions he wanted to ask and nodded. "Yes!"
"Mm! Go. "Xiahou Ta closed his eyes again.
Xiahou Ling bowed and took his leave. After walking far away, he couldn't help but look back.
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