"Seriously ill? Hasn't the Southern Heaven Medical Saint been treating the old master all along? Why come looking for my young master?" Liu Zhu asked.
"The old master takes the Southern Heaven Medical Saint's medicine every day. At times, he seems quite energetic, but for some reason, I've always felt that his vitality is growing weaker and weaker..." Ye Tao's eyes were filled with worry.
"All right. I'll tell the young master when he returns!" Whether or not to treat the Ye Family's old master was not for Liu Zhu to decide. He agreed at once and said no more.
The two chatted for a while longer before Ye Tao turned and left.
Emperor Yuan Yang's grand birthday celebration had caused an enormous stir. As the newly appointed heir of the Ye Estate, Ye Xin was naturally busy beyond measure.
As one of the Twelve Dukes, the Ye Estate was qualified to receive an invitation. On the table before him lay that gilded invitation card.
"Old Master, take me to Great Emperor Yuan Yang's birthday banquet. I can meet some outstanding young talents there and connect with them properly. If I happen to win the Great Emperor's favor, our ducal estate's position can remain secure forever!"
Ye Xin looked hopefully at the old man before him.
"All right, I'll take you. However... as a junior, you must prepare a novel gift. Only then can you make a name for yourself with a single brilliant stroke!"
The old master reclined sideways on the bed, his complexion not looking very well.
As the pillar supporting the Ye Estate, he had received Great Emperor Yuan Yang's birthday invitation long ago. He had merely been considering whom to bring with him.
Great Emperor Yuan Yang was Puntian Great Emperor's most trusted Great Emperor. If