The "Second Prince" and the "Jailer" stared at each other.
Lianshan Xin instantly recalled the divination the Heavenly Diviner had performed last night, and marveled sincerely to himself. The Heavenly Diviner really was incredible.
First, the Heavenly Physician had refused to treat the Crown Prince.
Then, the Heavenly Diviner had foretold a bloody calamity for the Imperial Family.
Nine Heavens' prestige was still rising.
Of course, Lianshan Xin was certain that after today, Thousand Faces' prestige would multiply as well.
Thousand Faces' only nemesis-the Heavenly Eye-would also have to rise with the tide.
"Your Highness, His Majesty is waiting for you," the eunuch said again.
The "Second Prince" slowly spoke. "Why has Imperial Father summoned me?"
"Your Highness, please don't make things difficult for this lowly servant."
This eunuch clearly was not one of the Second Prince's men.
That reassured both Thousand Faces and Lianshan Xin.
Lianshan Xin spoke first. "This lowly one will take his leave."
He bowed and left.
Nothing unexpected happened.
Who would pay any attention to a mere jailer?
Before leaving, Lianshan Xin gave Thousand Faces a look that said he was on his own.
Thousand Faces took it as encouragement.
His spirits instantly lifted.
Indeed, he could not lose his dignity as a master in front of his fine disciple.
His disciple had raised his blade, brought it down, and finished off a prince.
If he, the master, could not even match his disciple, how could he remain his master? He might as well become Lianshan Xin's disciple instead.
Thousand Faces could not afford that humiliation.
Emperor Yongchang, you deserve your bad luck.
Thousand Faces made up his mind, but resolve was one thing; he still knew his own limits. So he cautiously asked, "Where is Imperial Father summoning me? Surely not the execution ground?"