Chapter 582 Something Big Was Happening (Part One)
The carriage headed straight out of the imperial city. After moving out of the pce, they changed their
conspicuous eunuch uniform and followed the carriage from a safe distance. Fred was a little bit
worried, so he said, "Your Highness, we are so far away from them. Are you sure we would be able to
follow them?"
"Of course we can," Harper said, looking leisurely at the flock of birds flying above them. She seemed
quite pleased, as if she was going for a spring outing.
Fred followed Harper. She changed into men''s suit and looked very handsome. Although she had worn
a disguise, people on the way glued their eyes upon her due to the imposing feeling she released.
Harper was riding her horse at a slow pace. Suddenly, another carriage passed by them from the
opposite direction. The wind blew up the curtain of the carriage, and the people inside saw Harper
riding a horse past them. One of the people seated inside the carriage held the curtain with his hand
and looked at Harper curiously. Then he said, "It''s him."
"Master, who is it?" asked Samuel.
"The person who saved mest time," Felton said slowly, as he watched the horse leave.
"But, I didn''t see him," said Samuel.
Felton put down the curtain and kept smiling. "You can''t just recognize a person by his appearance.
Sometimes, the appearance would deceive you."
Samuel didn''t understand what he meant, but scratched his head in confusion, and drove the carriage
into the city. At the same time, Harper, leading Fred, left the imperial city and was heading towards her
destination.
In the Imperial Pce, the birthday banquet of the emperor had already begun. The courtiers
presented their gifts one by one to the emperor. Then, the other invited dignitaries would follow suit.
Finally, it would be the turn of people with the highest social status to present their gifts.
"Matthew, what gift have you brought for me?" the emperor asked, looking at his brother.
Matthew stood up, and then said slowly, "It''s a firm armor that can protect you. It''s invulnerable to
spears and swords, and water and fire are simply insusceptible to it."
"Wow, that''s impressive. It''s your style." The emperor was in a good mood. He smiled while listening to
the pce attendant announcing the birthday gifts.
Matthew went back to his seat, but he did not look at Harper who was seated just beside him. He just
kept fiddling with the wine ss in his hand, while Harper was quietly enjoying the delicacies being
served. As always, she didn''t pay much attention to the things happening around.
At that time, Francis stepped forward to present his gift to the emperor and said, "Father, I wish you
sound health and happiness in life."
"Francis, what have you brought for me?" the emperor asked softly. His attitude was quite different from
the way he treated Felix.
"Just a humble gift. It''s a painting." Francis ordered the servant to unfold the scroll painting. The
painting depicted a scene of arge group of people worshipping the emperor, implying that the people
admired and were inplete submission to their emperor, and that he had won their hearts.
The emperor felt so happy and pped his hands. "Good! Very good!"
He really liked Francis'' gift and that was the reason for the relentless praise. Felix''s face shed with
disdain. ''All this praise, just for a doodle? I wonder what his reaction will be when he sees the
Longevity Pill. After all, no one doesn''t want to live a longer life!'' he sighed.
It was Lucas'' turn next. He gifted the emperor with a fur coat that was made from the fur of a beast. He
had caught the beast by himself earlier while hunting and also prepared the coat by himself. His gift
wasn''t that eye-catchy, but the emperor praised him for his effort.
Felix was thest to present the gift. He stood up and walked slowly towards the center of the hall.
"Father, I wish the prosperity of our empire and hope that it willst for endless generations."
"Good. Felix, what is it that you''ve brought for me?"
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"Well, Father…" Felix paused for a while, tantalizing everyone present around. Then he said slowly,
"The gift I have brought for you is the Longevity Pill. It can extend the life of anyone who consumes it."
"The Longevity Pill?" The emperor couldn''t believe his ears. Sounds of whispering were filled in the
hall, as everyone around was so surprised hearing about the magical pill. The emperor was so ted
to receive the wonderful gift that had the ability to extend his life. It was quite fitting for him.
"Yes, Father." Felix indicated his men, and they immediately came forward to present the emperor an
exquisite box. As soon as the emperor opened it, the rich aroma of the medicine permeated in the air. It
was obvious that the gift was indeed of utmost value.
"Felix, I have no words for your filial piety. Truly, you have touched my heart." The emperor was so
overjoyed that he grinned from ear to ear. The Longevity Pill was the happiest gift for him. Being the
emperor, he had the chance to enjoy all the worldly pleasures, so it was natural for him to wish a longer
life. He even wanted to be immortal. But he knew very well that being immortal was simply impossible,
and the next best thing he could have was the Longevity Pill.
Suddenly, an imperial physician rose up and asked in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, is that really
the Longevity Pill?"
Felix was surprised as he looked at the imperial physician, who was just in his thirties. He was quite
familiar with this man, who had a reputation of being one of the best from the Imperial Academy of
Medicine. The physician''s name was Hodge Su.
"Of course it is the Longevity Pill!" Felix replied without hesitation. "Well, if you don''t believe me, you
may check it up by yourself."
Hodge Su stumbled two steps and then went to the center of the hall. "Your Majesty, with your
permission, can I have a look at this Longevity Pill?"
"Yes, you may." The emperor didn''t hesitate. Hodge Su was an extremely talented physician, and if he
could develop the Longevity Pill by himself, then it would be the emperor himself who would be the final
beneficiary.
Andy handed the box containing the Longevity Pills to Hodge Su. Hodge Su took over the box slowly,
using both his hands. He then took one of the pills, put it under his nose, and sniffed it with closed
eyes. He repeated it many times and after a while, he turned pale. "It''s really the Longevity Pill!"