Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 97: Destiny? We are Destiny!

"The Tengu eats the sun!"

"The Tengu eats the sun!"

On the way to Peking, one of Xu Da's personal guards suddenly shouted out, with a panic but also some inexplicable excitement in his voice.

Such strange astronomical phenomena are rare.

Many people have only heard of the legend of the solar eclipse, but have never seen such a spectacle.

There are many people who have never even heard of it.

Hearing this man's shout, everyone who was concentrating on their journey, including Xu Da, suddenly looked up at the sky.

Even the great general Xu Da reacted more quickly and moved more swiftly than many of his personal guards.

The sun, which was originally hanging brightly in the sky, now looked like it had been bitten by a dog, with a large piece missing.

Seeing this scene, Xu Da grabbed the reins of his horse, his heart suddenly skipped a beat, and his face instantly became extremely ugly!

Solar eclipse!

How could there be a solar eclipse at this time? !
"Damn it!"

Xu Da, who usually appears very elegant, cursed out loud in anger.

My mood hit rock bottom.

For a moment, they all wanted to ride their horses back to the capital.

This solar eclipse happened at a really bad time.

By the way, Xu Da was in a pretty good mood this time.

Li Shanchang, this ignorant bastard, wanted to compete with his superiors, but was defeated by them with an empty seal.

Not only did this bastard Li Shanchang alienate himself from all officials in the world, but he also shattered the foundation for the unity of all officials in the world.

After this incident, no one will think of gathering government offices from all over to stir up trouble and use the overall situation to force someone to take power.

Thus ruining the whole thing!
Why did he not stay in the capital for a moment this time when he saw that the outcome of the empty seal case was already decided, but immediately bid farewell to his position and hurried all the way to Beiping?

Isn't it because next, he can start to implement what his superiors told him, to deal with the remaining court of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, to pull them out and destroy them in one fell swoop?
Xu Da couldn't wait for this matter to happen.

I thought that after dealing with Li Shanchang and others, there would be no more obstacles in doing this next time.

But who could have thought that God would be so unkind and go against me.

It would have been fine if the solar eclipse had come a few months later. By then, everything about the Space-Time Seal Case would have been settled.

Even if there is a solar eclipse, it will not cause any trouble.

But now, the empty seal case has not yet ended. At such a critical juncture, it would be strange if those people did not seize the opportunity to cause trouble!

Things that have already been decided will encounter twists and turns.

If you are not careful, it will affect the overall situation again!

I'm afraid that the implementation of my long-awaited plan against the Northern Yuan Dynasty will be delayed again!

As Xu Da looked at the sky with a gloomy face and his mind was in turmoil, the sun became less and less visible.

There were also some shouting and cursing sounds all around.

However, some knowledgeable soldiers used their own methods to drive away the heavenly dog ​​and save the sun.

Xu Da was well-read and knew that although such astronomical phenomena were strange, they did happen before.

Moreover, the sun will not really be eaten by the heavenly dog. It will appear after a while.

But he still took the bow, bent it, drew the arrow, and shot it hard at the sun that was getting smaller and smaller.

Shoot three arrows in a row.

It seems that they want to nail the so-called Tengu to death directly!

……

In the Secretariat, Hu Weiyong felt the light dimming, but he didn't take it seriously at first, thinking it was just the cloudy sky.

But a moment later, Eclipse's shouting from outside made him stand up.

He ran outside as soon as he could.

As he approached the door, he suddenly remembered something, stopped, adjusted his expression, and restored his dignity as prime minister.

Then he opened the door, walked outside and looked up.

At this time, the Secretariat was in an uproar.

Countless officials rushed out, some exclaimed in surprise, some panicked, and some stared in wonder.

Hu Weiyong stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, without any expression or unnecessary movement.

This made many officials who saw Hu Weiyong's figure couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

This prime minister is worthy of being the prime minister. It is not for nothing that he is so broad-minded.

Faced with such a major event, he was able to remain so calm.

After a moment, the entire sun was blocked out, and there was no more sunlight.

The sky was dark, as if night had come early.

Hu Weiyong, who had always had a blank expression on his face, grinned silently.

The laughter was so hearty.

This solar eclipse comes at just the right time!
I know when to pick!
Although it has developed to this day, many people no longer believe in Dong Zhongshu's theory of the connection between heaven and man.

But whether you believe it or not, it depends on when.

If this kind of thing happened under normal circumstances, I would definitely make up some excuse to get away with it.

No one will hold on to it and make a big fuss about it.

But isn’t this a special situation now?

The emperor was not a human being. A case of an empty seal implicated so many officials.

He held the head down and cut the flesh from the Secretary of State's body with great force.

He immediately abolished the Xingzhongshu Province.

Not to mention that, he also asked a prime minister like him, who had always been frugal, to take out such a large amount of money all at once.

But this is outrageous!
Now, the solar eclipse has come. It really is true that God is watching what you do, and you will get what you deserve.

At such a sensitive moment, it would be strange if the officials could take it lightly and miss this natural opportunity to deal with the emperor.

Next, it’s fun to watch.

Zhu Yuanzhang, don’t think you can get away with it easily!

……

At the Marquis Chengyi's residence, Liu Bowen's hands, which were behind his back, were clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned white.

His face showed anger.

Is the sky really blind?

Why can't we help others achieve their goals?
Is it easy to achieve such a situation?

Now is the critical moment to break down and then rebuild. I am full of energy when I hear the various plans and considerations of the superiors for the future.

As it turned out, a solar eclipse occurred at this very moment, which was like a bucket of cold water poured down on my head.

Liu Bowen knew without any hesitation what the situation would become.

It is really full of ups and downs!
"Dad, do you want to go get the car ready?"

After waiting for a while, Liu Lian, who was standing by, saw his father move and asked.

Liu Bowen's clenched fists loosened and the anger on his face disappeared.

Beneath the calm face lies a restrained determination.

Since the road is bumpy, let's overcome it and make our own way.

Since God is not on our side, we can conquer nature!

So what about destiny? It's nothing to fear!

Now the destiny does not lie in heaven, but in the upper echelons!

Liu Bowen, who always acted calmly and elegantly, was more resolute than ever this time.

It had been a long time since he had risked his life for anything, and this time, he was ready to give it a try.

No matter what, we must not allow those villains to take advantage of this solar eclipse to destroy this hard-earned good situation.

"No need to prepare the car, I'm not going out."

Liu Bowen rejected Liu Lian's proposal, turned around and returned to his study, and no longer paid attention to the shocking total solar eclipse that was happening.

Liu Lian was a little confused. With such a big thing happening, wouldn't his father go to the palace to see the emperor?

But he didn't ask any more questions.

Because he knew that his father was much smarter than him.

Since he did this, there must be a reason why his father did this...

……

At the Duke of Korea's mansion, Li Shanchang was also looking at the sky with a complicated expression on his face.

He was in his own home, so he didn't need to be as careful as Hu Weiyong to conceal his expression.

After a while, a smile appeared on his face as well.

This smile made Li Qi, who came hurriedly, feel frightened.

"Father, you're not... planning to take this opportunity to do something else and continue to confront the Emperor, are you?"

Li Shanchang's smile faded, and he looked at his son helplessly and said, "Do I look like a fool to you, your father?

Your father has lost all his capital.

Ever since that day, after making that choice, the only path left for me was to be a loyal minister.

The most taboo thing for people is to be a fence-sitter.

There will be no good ending for those who sit on the fence.

I just laughed at how timely this solar eclipse came, instantly bringing huge troubles to those in power.

It's good to bring trouble. Only when the superiors are in trouble, can your father and I have a chance to show our skills.

Only when you are in a higher position can you see the value of our family."

Upon hearing this, Li Qi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's not that you see hope again and want to confront the emperor.

After this series of events, Li Qi was really scared.

A strong fear of the emperor arose.

If his father really couldn't get over it and wanted to take the opportunity to fight the emperor, he would have to stop his father this time no matter what.

Even if it means death, I will do it!

Before his father, he gathered officials from all over the world to put pressure on the emperor, but he was still defeated miserably.

Although the current astronomical phenomenon is amazing, it is still far less threatening than the one his father created last time.

Trying to use this to resist the emperor will not gain any benefit at all.

Thinking of this, he touched the back of his head and smiled naively: "How could it be, Dad? I dare not think like that..."

……

"Hahaha, good! That's really great!
The dog emperor is so cruel and brutal, killing innocent people and harming loyal people. Even the heavens can no longer bear to watch and are furious! They have sent down this warning.

Heaven still has eyes!"

"That's right, that's right! Since Heaven has given us a warning, we scholars should obey Heaven's will and write to the Emperor, asking him to repent and stop his atrocities.

This is to ask God for forgiveness.”

"The emperor is cruel and merciless, fabricating false cases and wrongful convictions. As gentlemen, we must not sit idly by, otherwise the country will be destroyed..."

For a time, the capital and many places outside the capital were in turmoil.

The lake surface, which had been gradually calming down, suddenly became a huge wave with the appearance of the solar eclipse!
Under the gloomy sky, some people had ferocious expressions, while others laughed wildly... They were like evil spirits from hell, taking the opportunity to crawl into the human world, ready to devour anyone they chose!

There was no need for anyone to deliberately organize this; countless people spontaneously prepared to use this solar eclipse to do something good...

……

In Wenhua Hall, Crown Prince Zhu Biao came outside, looked up at the sky, and his expression suddenly changed.

He did not return to Wenhua Palace, but immediately hurried to Wuying Palace.

This solar eclipse comes at a really bad time!

Wuying Hall was not far from Wenhua Hall, and Zhu Biao arrived a moment later.

Eunuch Wang, who was guarding outside, looked nervous and hurriedly saluted when he saw Zhu Biao coming.

Zhu Biao didn't want to say much. He nodded slightly to him and walked into the Wuying Hall in two or three steps.

The sky was dark, and it was even darker inside the Wuying Palace, but one could still see things.

Zhu Biao looked towards the window and saw a figure standing with his hands behind his back, looking at the sky outside.

Without thinking too much, Zhu Biao knew that this must be his father.

Zhu Biao slowed down and walked over.

"Is Biao'er here? Let's take a look together. This is a rare sight."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and greeted Zhu Biao.

There was no panic in his words, but rather some sense of curiosity.

Zhu Biao was slightly stunned when he heard this, nodded, walked forward, stood beside his father, and looked outside.

Coincidentally, at this moment, the last ray of sunlight disappeared.

The light in the sky became extremely dark, as if night had fallen, and even some stars appeared, flashing cold light.

Zhu Biao was shocked by this wonderful sight, but he also felt more and more uneasy.

He turned his head to look at his father, only to see that he was looking up at the sky. The light in the hall was dim, and he could not see his father's expression at all.

However, even if he couldn't see it, Zhu Biao knew that his father's expression would definitely not be good.

The more bizarre the scene is now, the greater the trouble will be next.

This situation where the sun completely disappeared did not last long. Soon, a ray of light appeared and slowly grew larger at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The sun appeared more and more, and the sky became brighter and brighter.

Soon, the last trace of shadow on the sun disappeared, and it became the same as before, extremely dazzling.

The sounds of gongs and drums stopped, and some cheers could be heard faintly.

These are some people in the palace, celebrating that they drove away the heavenly dog ​​and saved the sun.

Zhu Biao couldn't be happy at all. On the contrary, he felt even heavier in his heart.

Just as he was about to say something, he saw the director of the Imperial Observatory running towards him.

When such an extraordinary astronomical phenomenon as a total solar eclipse occurred, the people at the Imperial Astronomical Observatory naturally did not dare to be negligent.

Zhu Biao immediately stopped talking.

And Empress Ma also hurried all the way from the direction of Kunning Palace.

"Your Majesty, this is a sign of Heaven's wrath. Please issue an edict of self-repentance to appease Heaven's wrath."

After reporting the solar eclipse to Zhu Yuanzhang, the director of the Imperial Observatory looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and gave his suggestions.

"What if we don't issue a self-criticism edict?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and asked calmly.

"This... I'm afraid the world will be in turmoil, and the heavens will send down new warnings, or even disasters."

The director of the Imperial Observatory hesitated for a moment before saying this.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "I understand. You can go now."

The eunuch responded, bowed to the emperor and the prince, and prepared to leave.

But suddenly he discovered that the Queen had arrived here without him noticing when.

After a start, he hurriedly saluted and greeted the Queen.

Queen Ma smiled and nodded, without any sign of panic on her face.

"Zhongba, issue the decree."

After the official from the Imperial Observatory left, Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and this was the first sentence she said.

"What kind of edict? Sister, are you going to ask me to issue a self-criticism edict?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked with some curiosity, with a hint of surprise in his voice.

This is not like my sister's personality.

Empress Ma shook her head and said, "Of course it's not a confession of guilt.

I want you to issue an edict, saying that the queen, as a concubine, wanted to interfere in government affairs, which led to the solar eclipse. This is a warning from God.

The harem was forbidden from interfering in government affairs, and the empress was punished by being banned from leaving Kunning Palace for a year, wearing fine clothes, or the phoenix crown.

Queen Ma's idea was very simple. Since she could predict it, there would definitely be a large number of people who would take advantage of the solar eclipse to cause trouble, overturn the verdict on the empty seal case, or do something else.

It would be better to let Chongba take the initiative.

Without waiting for these people to make trouble, she issued an imperial edict first, using her status as the queen to speak out and shut them up.

I was blocked by their words and held it in.

As the queen, her status is sufficient, and it is best for her to deal with this matter at this time.

I don’t believe that after such a response, anyone would dare to attribute this solar eclipse to something else.

If you really do this, it would be a real disrespect to others and you would be courting death.

After the incident was dealt with, many people were at a loss as to what to say.

"Sister, no need. It's just a solar eclipse. There's no need to use you as an example."

Zhu Yuanzhang refused without thinking.

"Zhongba, what's the big deal? It's not really a punishment.

Even before that, the queen would be deposed when a solar eclipse occurred.

This level of punishment is no different from no punishment at all. I personally enjoy staying in Kunning Palace.

As for fancy clothes and phoenix crowns, I rarely wear them unless it’s a formal occasion because I think they’re too troublesome.

Besides, the solar eclipse was a sign that the harem was interfering in government affairs.

It is most appropriate for me, the Queen, to take on this responsibility."

"No, no, no matter what you say!
It's just a solar eclipse and a bunch of ignorant bastards. It's not worth it for our sister to step out and take the blame for us.

Our sister is precious!"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head like a rattle and flatly refused.

"A solar eclipse is just a normal celestial phenomenon, it's just relatively rare.

This thing doesn't foreshadow anything.

They were all put together by the Confucian group in order to restrain the emperor and limit the imperial power.

Whatever is needed can be foreshadowed.

The truth is all in their mouths.”

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang did not give Empress Ma and Zhu Biao a chance to speak.

"This is very simple. I'll show you how to do it, and you'll understand."

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly took out two balls, one big and one small, as well as candles and fire starters.

And ask someone to draw the curtains to dim the light in the room.

Fix the big ball three feet away, light the candle, and hold the small ball in your hand.

"This candle is like the sun, shining and emitting heat, and that big ball is the Earth we live on.

This small ball is the moon.

The moon revolves around the earth.

Now is the time when the moon is not blocking the light. Look, isn’t the side of the earth illuminated by the light bright?

Now the moon has begun to rotate, and it happens to be between the sun and the earth..."

As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he moved the small ball. When the small ball was between the candle and the big ball and the three were in a straight line, the light on the big ball completely disappeared.

"Look, this is the solar eclipse."

After completing this simple experiment, Zhu Yuanzhang put down the ball in his hand and said to Empress Ma and Zhu Biao.

A little bit of pride.

Zhu Biao blinked, thinking back to the solar eclipse he had just seen, and comparing it with what his father had done, it seemed really similar.

But there are still many confusing points here.

"Father, shouldn't the ground beneath our feet be flat?
How did it become a ball?"

"Biao'er, you asked a good question."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately praised him.

It's natural for me to show off a little in front of the girl and Biaoer.

“It can be verified that the earth is the sphere.

For example, when the weather is clear, you can stand by the Yangtze River and look into the distance to see the ships in the distance.

What do you see first? Not the ship itself, but the mast.

As the ship approaches, the entire ship will gradually appear in sight.

If the ground beneath our feet were flat, we would definitely be able to see the entire ship directly."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew this little bit of knowledge with ease.

"There are other ways to prove that the earth is round.

In the future, we can send fleets westward along the coast.

As long as there are no accidents on the way, we can return from the east."

Zhu Yuanzhang was prepared to do this when the sea was opened in the future.

It is not only to prove to the world that the earth is round, but also to open people's eyes to the world.

They also headed towards America and brought back many species including potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, rubber, etc.

Modern times have proven the high yield and importance of these crops, so he certainly won't miss them now.

He naturally knew that today's potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, etc. are original species. They have not been specially cultivated and have no pesticides or fertilizers. They are definitely far from the amazing yields of modern times.

But you can get it back and cultivate it first.

In modern times, he is like a mouse that has fallen into a rice warehouse. He is curious about everything and eager to learn everything.

Many things that can be seen everywhere and taken for granted in later generations are treasures to the Ming Dynasty today.

He was also a man who had experienced hardships, and the memories of hunger in his childhood and adolescence were deeply rooted in his bones. Under such circumstances, he also took the initiative to learn a lot of knowledge related to food.

After finding these seeds, he can cultivate them using some modern seedling cultivation methods.

Can increase its production relatively quickly.

Without saying too much, he was confident that within at least twenty years, he could reach at least half of the current production volume...

“So, although this solar eclipse is quite rare, it is just a normal natural phenomenon.

That is, when the earth and the moon move, they form a straight line with the sun.

The moon blocks the sun's light, that's all.

This thing doesn't portend anything."

Zhu Yuanzhang gathered his scattered thoughts and summarized some of the little knowledge that he had learned from his descendants, and told it to his little sister and eldest son who seemed a little stunned.

"Zhongba, even if what you said is true, it still won't work.

How can you make so many people believe that what you say is true?

When those people saw this opportunity, they were like flies seeing blood. How could they let go of such a great chance?
How could I be willing to believe it?

They just talk about warnings from heaven.”

Empress Ma also withdrew her thoughts from what Chongba had said, which were strange but, upon closer thought, made some sense.

Let’s return to the meaning of the solar eclipse.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Sister, you are right. You hit the nail on the head. The problem this time is not the solar eclipse itself, but someone wants to take advantage of it to cause trouble.

However, I still have a sister, so you really don't have to worry. We have our own considerations on this matter and will not let these people make a big fuss."

As he spoke, he motioned the two of them to come closer, lowered his voice, and told Empress Ma and Zhu Biao his plan.

How could he, who had been reborn, not know that a total solar eclipse would occur today?
How could we not have imagined what would happen if a total solar eclipse occurred right after the Kongyin case?
He had already thought of a way to deal with this.

Let’s see who dares to take advantage of the opportunity and stir up trouble next.

Then I'll give them a surprise.

After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, all the worries in the hearts of Empress Ma and Zhu Biao disappeared.

"Father, isn't this... a bit too cruel?"

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said with a slight hesitation.

"Biao'er, this isn't cruel, it's just some necessary measures.

Some people really can't be given face."

The person who spoke was not Zhu Yuanzhang, but Empress Ma.

Zhu Biao heard this and nodded without saying anything more...

……

"Father, I'm going to the capital first. I'm determined to create a bright and clear world and clear your name!"

After the solar eclipse, Fang Xiaoru looked at his father Fang Keqin and spoke earnestly and with strong determination.

He bowed deeply to Fang Keqin and then hurried towards the capital.

Fang Keqin wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it.

Looking at his son walking away quickly, Fang Keqin sighed, feeling both relieved and distressed at the same time.

However, a strong expectation finally appeared in his eyes.

The solar eclipse occurred at such a timely and massive scale.

Many kind-hearted people will certainly not sit idly by.

My chances of survival are still very high...

……

After standing there for a while, Xu Da finally led his men to continue heading north without returning to the capital.

He believed that with the ability of his superiors, he would be able to handle the matter well.

Hopefully, it won't delay the implementation of the plan against the Northern Yuan Dynasty...

……

"teacher."

Fang Xiaoru saluted Song Lian solemnly and formally, and his behavior was in accordance with etiquette.

Even if you are extremely anxious inside, you can still remain calm on the surface.

It can be seen that he had specially washed up before coming to see Song Lian this time.

He no longer looked as tired as before.

Seeing this, Song Lian nodded secretly and was very satisfied with his student's performance.

My father was implicated in the empty seal case and was sentenced to be executed in Beijing.

He went to Beijing with his father, preparing to collect his father's body and carry the coffin back home.

How sad this is!

When they were about to enter Beijing, a solar eclipse occurred, and my father had a chance to survive.

How joyful is this?
In such a situation of great joy and sorrow, most people would not care about etiquette.

But this disciple of mine can do everything thoroughly and accurately.

He is truly worthy of being my favorite student.

"I already know about your family's affairs, and I also know the purpose of your visit.

Both your father and you have been wronged.

The solar eclipse comes at the right time. With the solar eclipse here, it will be easier for me to speak up and plead for your father.

You should take a good rest. I will go to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and tell him what happened.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kind and can listen to reason. You and I can be called brothers in the same sect.

As your master has personally requested an audience with His Highness, I believe I will be able to grant you this favor."

When Fang Xiaoru heard this, tears welled up in his eyes.

He bowed and wanted to speak, but he was choked with sobs and couldn't speak.

Song Lian was also moved when he saw this scene, and reached out to pat him on the shoulder to comfort him.

Then, without stopping for a moment, he went out to the palace to meet the prince.

Fang Xiaoru knelt down and bowed deeply to see his teacher off.

I feel excited and moved. It is a blessing for me to meet such a teacher.

The tension in my heart was relieved a lot at this moment.

My father will definitely be saved!

The teacher is of respected status and has long experience. He is also the most respected teacher of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

There was also the matter of the solar eclipse, which had its legitimate reasons.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will definitely agree.

As long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince agrees, it means the Emperor agrees!
……

"...Your Highness, God is merciful and merciful. Although many people in this empty seal case brought their own misfortune upon themselves, their deaths are not a pity.

However, such treatment would ultimately be too cruel and would be detrimental to the harmony of nature.

And many people involved in the case have been dealt with.

Among the remaining people, some of them did not commit serious crimes and were mostly deceived by others.

How about a little punishment to show repentance, and ask the heavens to quench their wrath?"

Inside the Wenhua Hall, Song Lian spoke sincerely the speech he had prepared in his mind long ago.

"Teacher, I understand your intention. It is indeed for the good of the Ming Dynasty.

But... after the solar eclipse, my father told me that there was nothing to fear about fate.

All officials involved in the empty seal case will be unforgivable.

My father said that some of these local seal-printing officials might have done a good job in other aspects, but none of them was wrongly accused.

How can a person who ignores his duties, stamps blank account books, allows others to take those account books and fill them out at will, and embezzles a large amount of people's money, be considered a good official?
They should all be killed, and no pardon will be given."

As Zhu Biao said these words, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

I didn't sigh for these officials, but for my father's meticulous care for me.

After the solar eclipse yesterday, my father told me that since something like this had happened, as the crown prince, I would definitely have to tell people about it.

And tell yourself clearly that when you meet someone like your teacher who comes to talk to you, you should use this set of words to deal with it.

How could Zhu Biao not know that his father was afraid that he would be caught in the middle and was embarrassed, so he dispelled all his concerns in advance.

My father really got it right. My teacher has indeed come.

When dealing with others, I can deal with it in my own way, but it is really difficult to deal with my teacher.

If it weren't for what my father told me in advance, I would have found it difficult to deal with it.

Song Lian was stunned when he heard this and stood there in a daze.

This matter... is completely different from what I thought.

Before he could even say for whom he was pleading, his student had already rejected him outright, citing the emperor's words and blocking all his avenues...

Moreover, these words came from the mouth of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Thaksin believed that these must be the Emperor's original words.

He still has great faith in the character of his student.

And these words really fit the emperor's character.

If it were an ordinary matter, Song Lian would definitely not say anything more after talking to this point.

But when I thought about my other favorite student and what I said to him when I took the responsibility, I felt a little embarrassed to go back like this.

So after weighing it over, he had no choice but to put aside his pride and continue speaking, trying to beg for mercy.

Considering my status and having said so much, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince may show leniency.

As a disciple, I am still very respectful to my teacher and kind.

There is no need to worry that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will become estranged from me after this incident.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not that kind of person.

But what happened next was beyond Song Lian's expectations again.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao rejected him again.

Even if the words are said very tactfully, it cannot conceal the fact that you are being rejected.

In this case, Song Lian had no way to pester her again.

She could only leave the palace with a heart full of disappointment, escorted by Crown Prince Zhu Biao...

Song Lian always felt that his disciple seemed to have undergone some slight changes...

……

"what?"

Fang Xiaoru, who had been anxiously waiting for news, was stunned for a moment after hearing his teacher's words, and his eyes were filled with intense disappointment.

Like being struck by lightning.

Given his teacher's status and position, and especially after the solar eclipse, it was not possible for him to personally go to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to plead for mercy.

Then wouldn't his father be doomed to have no way out?

"Oh, please accept my condolences, I..."

Song Lian reluctantly said a few words of comfort, then covered his face and walked away.

Fang Xiaoru stayed there in a daze for a while, then came to Song Lian's study, straightened his clothes, paid great respects to Song Lian, and left Song Lian's house.

After walking aimlessly on the street for a while, Fang Xiaoru had a bold idea in his mind.

The emergence of this thought made his soul tremble uncontrollably.

He wanted to put it out of his mind.

But it just won't go away.

Instead, it became clearer and clearer.

After some hesitation, he took a deep breath and made up his mind.

In order to save his father, he had no choice but to fight to the death!

He found a shop that sold the four treasures of the study and walked in.

Bought writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone.

Then we rented an inn.

He made some tea and started to grind the ink. He moved very slowly and it took him a while to finish grinding the ink.

He put down the ink stick and picked up the pen. This time, he didn't hesitate, and the neat words flowed out one by one...

……

It was late at night, and the hustle and bustle of the day was replaced by silence.

A figure appeared in the city where few people were seen.

In a busy place with constant traffic during the day, posters are posted one after another...

(End of this chapter)