The Old King paused for a moment, then looked around.
Only then did he realize that the Hidden Guards were gone, and Chen Menglu was no longer kneeling; instead, she was standing beside him, a calculating gleam in her eyes.
The Old King couldn't recall if anything had just happened.
The unease in his heart grew heavier and heavier.
He suddenly realized that he might have been confused again just now, and had been manipulated by Chen Menglu to send away the Hidden Guards who could protect him.
At this moment, the Old King clearly realized that his granddaughter Chen Menglu was so treacherous and dared to repeatedly scheme against him.
He felt very angry, but he knew clearly that he was old now, with no one around to protect him. Plus, his head often ached; when it got severe, he became confused. Thus, he didn't want to confront Chen Menglu anymore, at least not now.
