Poison Physician Consort (2)

Chapter 281-285

Chapter 281: Conflict at the Palace Gates

"Get lost, get lost! A group of lunatics coming out of nowhere in funeral gear... How dare you request an audience with the Emperor! Do you think you are related to the imperial family? Do you think you can see him just because you said so?" That guard chased them away.

The Honored Sir's brilliant smile collapsed as he berated the guard. "Even if you don't believe me, you can't insult my disciples like this! This old one has traveled this world for a long time and has never seen a young man as vulgar and rude like you."

When the guard heard the scolding, he was immediately enraged, "What are you talking about? As an old man with one foot in the coffin, you should return home and live out the rest of your days in peace. If we need to give you a beating and send you away, things would get ugly."

Due to his overwhelming power, the middle-aged man had to conceal his true strength. The guard had a misconception that he was stronger as he was unable to feel the middle-aged man's aura.

The middle-aged man squinted his eyes and spoke with disdain, "Are you sure you are going to treat me like this? If we really have to fight, you might not be able to defeat me." The middle-aged man stated.

The atmosphere between the two sides turned into a state of mutual hostility.

"What's going on?" De Quan just so happened to be sent out by the emperor and he noticed the situation at the gate. He quickly tried to de-escalate the conflict.

"Chief De Quan, this person wants to barge into the imperial palace with his group of men. I stopped him and he even wants to threaten me." This guard spoke quickly.

"You... Not only are you unreasonable, you dare to accuse me when you are in the wrong! I showed you my token as a proof of identity and you insulted us in return. You even threatened to beat us up! This eunuch, please take a look. This token is proof of my identity. If you present it to His Majesty, he will surely invite us inside." This middle-aged man stated with a serious expression. De Quan who originally didn't believe him was now rather convinced.

De Quan felt that there might be a chance this middle-aged man was some kind of big shot. If he were to detain him outside the palace gates, he might be in deep trouble. De Quan quickly took the jade pendant and said, "Sir, please wait for a moment. This old servant will make a report to His Majesty. Regardless of whether His Majesty is willing to invite you in, this old servant will return with an answer."

That guard saw De Quan's attitude and realized that things were going south. He immediately prepared to stop De Quan, "Chief De Quan, you must not do that! It might be a plot to get you into trouble."

De Quan rolled his eyes at the guard before yelling at him, "Who do you think you are? Who would wish to plot against us? If they wish to plot against us, do they need to come over in the day? What a retard."

De Quan finished speaking and headed straight for the throne room.

When the emperor finished listening to De Quan's report, he immediately asked, "You said he handed something to you? What is it? Bring it to me."

De Quan obediently handed over the middle-aged man's jade pendant to the emperor.

The emperor was originally very sleepy but when he saw the jade pendant, he immediately sat up straight. He yelled at the top of his lungs, "De Quan, comb my hair and straighten my clothes! I need to personally receive them!"

De Quan instantly knew that he had done the right thing. He called for more eunuchs as he went out to make the ceremonial preparations.

In just a short moment, the emperor was ready and he prepared to receive the group of people at the gate.