MC - Chapter 579: The Sky is Already Dark

Song Lian had a complicated look in his eyes, but in the end, he patted Chen Chao on the shoulder and sighed, "We've served as officials in the same court, and you helped me sort out my marriage matters. If anything really happens to you... what a shame... I'll surely burn incense and paper money for you every Qingming Festival."

Chen Chao's face was expressionless. "I thank you in advance, Your Excellency."

Song Lian burst into hearty laughter.

Chen Chao gave a helpless smile.

Song Lian looked at Chen Chao, his lips moved as if wanting to say something. But after much hesitation, he did not speak.

He did not know how things would unfold, but he was not eager to see a certain outcome.

"Someone like His Majesty, I think... maybe... forget it, I can't say for sure either." Song Lian sighed heavily.

Even a martial artist like him, who had immense respect for the Great Liang Emperor, could not guarantee anything in this situation. After all, it involved the entire world, and the Emperor had not shown much affection for his own sons, let alone a nephew.

The complexities were far too deep to be summed up in a few words.

"How about we go have a drink?"

Song Lian looked at Chen Chao, as if this fine young man before him was someone he would not be able to see in the future.

"Don't worry."

Chen Chao smiled. "There will be plenty of chances to drink in the future."

After saying this, Chen Chao added, "I won't be coming around here for the next few days. If there's a next time, I'm afraid that Your Excellency will only see me at His Majesty's banquet."

Song Lian was taken aback but quickly recalled that in just a few days, it would be time for the Emperor's banquet. It was an annual event, and the Ministry of Rites had already begun preparations. While it seemed like an important occasion for many people, for the Great Liang Emperor himself, it probably was not much of a concern.

But that had been the case in past years. This year, things would presumably be different, no matter what.

Song Lian let out a deep

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 579: The Sky is Already Dark

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