Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1945: Double Fish Jade Pendant!

Wang Chong said nothing, but his mind was buzzing. He truly had too many questions on his mind, but in the end, when he saw the Sage Emperor's expectant gaze, all of his questions, everything he wanted to say, coalesced into a single sentence.

"No matter what the time or situation, as long as your subject still breathes, he will do everything he can to protect the Central Plains and all its people!" Wang Chong firmly declared.

His words carried so much weight that it felt like they audibly thumped against the ground.

The floor itself seemed to tremble in resonance with Wang Chong's voice, and a silence reigned throughout the hall. After what seemed like an endless second, the Sage Emperor's solemn expression began to fade, his chilliness to thaw, and he gave a faint and understanding smile.

Wang Chong was startled.

Even after seeing the Sage Emperor so many times, he had never seen the Sage Emperor so happy before.

Yes, he was happy!

It was like he had been unburdened of tens of thousands of jin, free and relaxed. This was not the expression that should have appeared on the face of a sovereign.

"Wang Chong, We truly did not misjudge you. No matter the occasion, you have never disappointed Us."

Thump!

Before Wang Chong could react, the Sage Emperor took something from his waist, placed it on the chess board, and pushed it across.

"This is something We have kept for several decades. We know that you have many questions. When the time is right, this jade pendant will give you all the answers."

The Sage Emperor stood up, shook his sleeve, and strode out of the hall.

"Eunuch Gao, send him out of the palace!"

The Sage Emperor's voice came from the distance.

Wang Chong simply stood in front of the board, his mind in chaos.

Wang Chong had no idea what was going on, having spent this entire meeting in a muddleheaded game of chess with the Sage Emperor. And the Sage Emperor seemed to have been making certain implications with his words.

All sorts of thoughts came to mind, but in the end, they all scattered, and Wang Chong lo

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