C74 The past of the Republic of China

My scalp went numb, a sure sign that something was amiss. Third Uncle's energy seemed far too faint; he couldn't possibly pass away just like that, could he?

Lost in my thoughts, Third Uncle's eyes snapped open abruptly, causing the candlelight at both the head and foot of the bed to flare up.

I was seriously startled, instinctively stepping back twice.

Third Uncle's eyes, however