Chapter 1019: Facet Story 1 (1)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Winter gripped the capital within the second yr of the brand new emperor’s reign. Contained in the Gu residence, Mr. Gu, his hair a stark white, coughed relentlessly, every spasm wracking his physique as if threatening to expel his very lungs. Gu Chengye, whose personal hair had begun to silver, rushed to his aspect with a small bowl of loquat paste.

“Dad, drink this shortly,” he urged, scooping a spoonful and holding it close to his father’s lips. “It should soothe your throat.”

Mr. Gu initially tried to push the bowl away, however a sudden itch in his throat pressured him to relent. He drank the paste obediently and laid again, hoping to catch his breath. Nonetheless, a persistent rattle echoed in his throat, a sound that despatched shivers down their spines.

Gu Chengye sighed, setting down the empty bowl. He turned and left the room, his fear evident. “Is Butler Liu nonetheless not again?” he inquired of the servant guarding the door.

“No, sir,” the servant replied. “Discovering the Seventh Grasp is at all times troublesome. I’m afraid we’ll have to attend some time longer.”

Simply because the servant completed talking, Butler Liu hurried via the door, accompanied by Gu Chengxi. Seeing Gu Chengye by the doorway, Gu Chengxi rushed ahead. “Second Brother, how is Uncle?”

“I can’t say for sure,” Gu Chengye replied in a low voice. “Go in and see for your self. A minimum of you may supply some consolation.” He gestured for Gu Chengxi to enter.

After Mr. Gu drifted off to sleep, they left a servant lady to take care of him. As soon as outdoors, the 2 brothers shared their considerations.

“Chengxi,” Gu Chengye started, his voice heavy with fear, “how is Father’s well being?”

“You must begin getting ready for the funeral.”

“It’s that severe?” Gu Chengye exclaimed, his voice crammed with disbelief.

“Uncle has scorching phlegm,” Gu Chengxi defined. This time, the warmth has difficult it. At his age, it’s troublesome to say if he can pull via.”

“What in regards to the new medicines? Gained’t they be efficient?” Gu Chengye pressed.

Gu Chengxi shook his head. “I simply administered a few of the new drugs, but it surely didn’t have a lot impression on Uncle.”

One other violent cough erupted from the room as if on cue, rising louder and extra determined with every spasm. Then, a servant lady’s panicked scream pierced the air. The brothers exchanged a apprehensive look and rushed again into the room.

They discovered the servant lady supporting a pale Mr. Gu, who was spitting profusely into the spittoon. His spit contained not simply phlegm however horrifying black, coagulated blood.