Yinshan Record

Chapter 463 Hou Feng and Changxin's Master Came from Heaven (Part 1)

Neither Xie Buyi nor Wang Xu could agree with Lao Su's words.

Just kidding, who knows if you're being sincere or just trying to be mysterious?
If we agree to this, wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting that we want to hinder the rise of the younger generation of the Su family of Duling?
This is the rule of the imperial court; it's not something that can be done privately by a few people getting together for a chat.

If you, Su Shi of Duling, want to refuse, then go home, draft a memorial, present it to the emperor, and send it to the Ministry of Personnel for us to discuss.

It's definitely not something that can be decided by casually chatting while walking.

Su Gui was going to make such a grand statement behind the Crown Prince's back, so Xie Buyi and Wang Xu naturally wouldn't respond.

"Those outside the community, those inside the community, are all on our side."

It was Wei Huaiwen who spoke.

The Great Liang War God looked at Old Su to the side.

"Speaking of Su Gong's great..."

"Huangtiandao is a renowned family in the world, and Zhongtu is a place of fame and fortune in the human world."

Su Gui's attitude was unusually firm.

"If anyone in the Su family is willing to break free from these barriers and inquire about the origins of the Great Dao, I will definitely give my full support."

Not only Wang Xu and Xie Buyi, but even the Crown Prince of Daliang, sitting in his carriage, couldn't help but become solemn.

The relationship between Wei Huaiwen and Su Gui could not be described as merely being bosom friends.

They were sworn brothers.

Wei Huaiwen and Su Gui were practically twin pillars who grew up at the same time in the Great Liang Dynasty. One was invincible on the battlefield, while the other could shake mountains and rivers with his fists and trample evil spirits in all directions.

On the battlefield, they cooperated closely, with Wei Huaiwen strategizing and Su Gui taking charge.

They came from families of warriors in Yongzhou and were both from the same place, Duling, and had been comrades-in-arms for many years.

If the imperial court truly had any major threat, it would undoubtedly be the conspiracy between Wei Huaiwen and Su Gui to rebel.

However, this did not happen in the past, nor will it happen in the near future.

"I fear not your ridicule, but I have wasted my life in the mortal world for the sake of my family business. Sometimes I am filled with fear and regret. If I had given up my current family business, what level could I have reached? Perhaps my name would be among the immortals in this region. It is a pity that I have already entrusted my life to the court, and I can only work hard day and night."

"The Han family once had a connection with Immortal Master Yu Lizi. Now that Su Che has been able to become a disciple of Huang Tiandao, it is not only an opportunity for the Su family and his own destiny, but also a relief for many things that I find hard to let go of."

As he spoke, a solemn expression appeared on Su Gui's face that the others hadn't seen in a long time.

"I beg you all to grant this lad a stroke of good fortune and let him go out and become an immortal."

The group fell silent.

Wei Huaiwen slowly shook his head, while Wang Xu frowned deeply.

Xie Buyi has nothing to say.

Their Chenjun Xie clan also had a person who had achieved immortality, but he was a sword cultivator from the East Sea. That little ancestor had long since fallen out with the main family. Although there was still some connection between them, Xie Buyi did not know how to define their relationship.

Perhaps if the family had possessed some of Su Gui's current magnanimity back then, many things wouldn't have escalated to this point.

"That might go against Lord Su's wishes."

The crown prince turned his head, a subtle smile on his face.

“This morning, His Majesty sent me a letter to confer the title of Marquis on the third son of the Su family and summon him back to the capital to serve. The title has also been decided: Marquis of Changxin, with a fief of three hundred households.”

It's actually a title of nobility?
Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Wang Xu and Xie Buyi exchanged a glance.

Being granted a title of nobility in Daliang today is certainly not a small matter, but it cannot be considered a major one either.

Those who have rendered military merit are granted titles, which is only natural. Moreover, the practice of granting titles of nobility is no longer the ancient practice of establishing independent states by granting land and territory; it is merely a matter of rank and title.

However, since it was the emperor himself who bestowed the title of Marquis upon Su Che, even Su Che himself probably couldn't refuse.

Because the current emperor of Liang has no other merits to boast about, except for one.

To put it nicely, it's called perseverance; to put it bluntly, it's called stubbornness.

Once the emperor has made up his mind, he will accomplish it no matter how difficult it may be.

Since the emperor has issued an edict, whether it is Old Su or Wei Huaiwen, or even if Yu Lizi descends to the lower realm today, he shall take his disciples to the Huangtian Sect and never set foot in the Central Plains again.

The Su family will forever hold the title of Marquis of Changxin, until the fall of the Great Liang Dynasty.

Of course, the two astute old foxes could think of even more things.

For example, at the very beginning, the current emperor seemed to be very dissatisfied with Su Che, for two reasons.

This young master Su has a bad reputation, and more importantly, he is born under the sign of the Azure Dragon.

The destiny of the Azure Dragon of the Six Directions is that of a born overlord.

Xie Buyi and Wang Xu never believed that destiny was an ethereal thing. They knew that destiny was a manifestation of a quality within the soul, and it was also closely related to the surrounding environment, temperament, and will.

Of course, one's destiny is not immutable, and not all destinies will fulfill the prophesied fate.

However, it's better to believe something is true than to dismiss it.

The existence of a Six Harmonies Azure Dragon is like a death omen.

On one hand, the prophecy foretold the end of the Liang Dynasty's lifespan; on the other hand, it provoked the sensitive emperor, wondering what would happen if the Su family of Duling rebelled.

In Wang Xu's view, Su Che's choice was the most sensible. Su Che had already become a disciple of Huang Tiandao and was no longer a mortal in the Central Plains. All his talk of enfeoffing lands and seizing power was probably only a fraction of the benefits of immortality.
For the Su family of Duling, the protection provided by a Longevity Immortal of the Yellow Heaven Path was even more domineering than that provided by the current Old Su.

Sacrifice short-term gains for the sake of lasting glory.

Su Gui's decision cannot be described as brilliant, but rather as normal.

Because it would be foolish not to do so.

Wang Xu asked himself honestly, if any member of the Langya Wang clan had the same opportunity as Su Che, he would definitely clean up the kid, bathe him, change his clothes, burn incense, fast, and send him to Huang Tiandao with great fanfare.

If you take another step into the mortal world, I'll break your leg.

Of course, this is all predicated on them being able to break the leg. After breaking it, they would also need to apologize to Huang Tiandao and request punishment.

Therefore, the emperor's handwritten letter made Wang Xu feel a sense of danger.

The current emperor of the Great Liang is not a foolish ruler, but rather someone who calculates things far too precisely.

What is His Majesty the Emperor plotting this time?

The seemingly harmonious relationship between the Su family of Duling and the emperor is about to face new challenges, especially after Su Che was framed last time.

How will the Langya Wang clan respond in this situation?

Wang Xu couldn't help but find it amusing.

"Marquis Changxin?"

Su Gui's face remained expressionless.

Wei Huaiwen's expression, however, was even more complex.

The group moved forward, and the majestic palace of Jiankang came into view.

(End of this chapter)