After hearing Xiao Chen's answer, Master Ding's somewhat cloudy eyes cleared for a moment, and he handed Xiao Chen another book, "This is the secret technique of illusion."

Xiao Chen took it and noticed that it bore some resemblance to some books he had read before.

But upon closer inspection, it's different; this thing is more like a secret technique that traps people in a dream!

"this--"

"When Chen Qingshan used the painting as a pretext, he must have used a similar secret technique. If you can figure it out, you might be able to cooperate with Rong Xun from the inside out."

Xiao Chen was somewhat excited. "Thank you, Master."

"Hey, why are you saying all this? I want Rong Xun too." Saying this, he looked at Xiao Chen, "Let me see if there are any changes in the painting this time?"

Xiao Chen hesitated for a moment.

Given Master Ding's abilities, he could naturally discern the connections between the master, the empress, and even the father, Yao'er, Jian Wu, and Yun Chu depicted in the painting.

"What, can't I watch anymore, old man?" Master Ding said angrily.

Xiao Chen took out the painting.

When Master Ding saw the painting of Rong Xun and Su Yun holding hands and gazing at each other, he chuckled.

Xiao Chen: "..."

He knows it!

Master Ding looked at Xiao Chen and said, "Your uncle is also a father. You and your siblings should treat him even better in the future." As he spoke, Master Ding sighed and said, "Most people cannot escape the common human condition when it comes to feelings between people, especially between men and women."

Xiao Chen remained silent.

Master Ding continued, "Just like you now, could you possibly abandon Aying?"

"Master, I understand what you mean, please stop talking."

No, you can't understand.

Master Ding knew what kind of person Rong Xun was. Even if they could come back in the future, given Rong Xun's personality, how could he not imagine how Su Yun, Xiao Lusheng, and their children would cope?

He felt sorry for Rong Xun.

Speaking of which, Rong Xun was someone he watched grow up, so how could he not feel sorry for him?

"Come, today I will tell you about your Uncle Rong's past and present lives, and how he came to be."

Xiao Chen opened his mouth, then glanced at the landscape painting again. The image of his uncle Rong and his mother holding hands intimately in the painting made his heart tremble.

Finally, he frowned and sat down.

Xie Ying then brought in tea and snacks, intending to give Xiao Chen a little something to eat, but unexpectedly, Master Ding also arrived.

“Aying, you’ve come at the right time. Come and listen too.”

Xie Ying was taken aback. She glanced at Xiao Chen, then went over and placed the tea and snacks on the table, pouring each of them a cup of tea.

Master Ding took a sip of tea and began to tell the story of how Rong Xun was saved by a young girl when he was a child...

In his first life, after Rong Xun received permission from his sect and took control of the Imperial Observatory, he went to find the girl who had saved him. The result was that the girl had married the tyrannical King of Huainan in place of her sister. She was beaten and left at the gate of the Su family by the King of Huainan's mother for trying to escape the marriage, and died of cold.

Driven by his long-standing obsession, Rong Xun deciphered many of the secret techniques of the Imperial Observatory, and thus devoted the rest of his life to bringing that girl back to life.

He succeeded, almost at the cost of his life.

However, when he was reborn into his second life, the girl was about to marry the King of Huainan. He himself was neither human nor ghost due to the backlash, so he had to order someone to warn the King of Huainan to treat the girl well and not let her die!

He told the Prince of Huainan that the girl's life or death would determine the fate of the Prince's mansion...

"You should know more or less about what happened afterward," Master Ding said, looking at Xiao Chen and Xie Ying.

Xiao Chen nodded. What followed was a struggle between his father and mother, who worked together to contend with the power of the Prince of Pingxi's mansion.

And Uncle Rong saved the Emperor and Empress from danger on many occasions!

With a capable uncle like Rong, the Emperor and Empress naturally had everything go smoothly and ascended to the throne!

"After your mother became pregnant with you and the Emperor, her body was always too hot. As a result, your Uncle Rong used a secret technique to divert all the backlash to himself. The heat and cold tormented your Uncle Rong repeatedly. For this reason, he lied and said he was in seclusion to cultivate, and was imprisoned in the Imperial Observatory for three years."

"Others may not know, but I do. Your Uncle Rong almost died several times, but he couldn't bear to leave your mother and you all, so he gritted his teeth and persevered."

Later, I obeyed his orders to find you and your Master Changkong, and I vowed to protect you and ensure your safety.

"Although Rong Xun's backlash has gradually subsided, only he knows the torment he has endured. Perhaps the only thing supporting him is your mother and the safety of you all."

Hearing this, Xie Ying couldn't help but grasp Xiao Chen's hand, "Uncle Rong, he must love Mother Empress very much."

Master Ding smiled and looked at Xie Ying, "Girls are more perceptive and can see the truth of the matter clearly."

Xiao Chen smiled wryly. He wasn't stupid; he naturally knew that his uncle Rong had a sincere heart for his mother.

But the Emperor's feelings for the Empress were genuine!

"I'm saying all this in the hope that after they come back, you..." Old Master Ding looked at Xiao Chen and Xie Ying, not knowing how to begin.

After all, this is a very tricky matter for Xiao Chen, Xiao Zhenzhen, and Xiao Yao.

Xiao Chen said, "Master, you don't need to say anything. I know what you mean."

Xie Ying blinked slightly, and all she saw on her husband's face was a seemingly calm yet conflicted expression.

After Master Ding left.

Xie Ying hugged Xiao Chen. "What are you thinking about?"

"I'm wondering whether Mother loves Father more or Uncle Rong more." His eyes were somewhat dark, and he felt a little depressed.

"That's a matter between Father, Mother, and Uncle Rong. We, as the younger generation, should just let it go without understanding it. Why insist on making a fuss about it? What will people say about this?"

Xiao Chen looked at Xie Ying and said, "I'm afraid you'll fall in love with another man."

Xie Ying opened her mouth, "You're talking nonsense, how could I!"

"I used to think that my mother wouldn't do that!"

“I never felt that my mother loved Uncle Rong while she was here,” Xie Ying paused, then continued, “Even if she did love Uncle Rong, there was always a clear distinction between her and Uncle Rong while we were here.”

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, "Yes."

Who can be heartless if they are not plants or trees?

With Uncle Rong making such sacrifices, how could the Empress Dowager remain unmoved?

But the Empress Dowager always maintained a proper distance.

The same goes for Uncle Rong.

Xie Ying continued, "We don't know what happened in that world. Maybe they fell in love because of a specific environment or reason. At least, you've seen it too. Sometimes the Empress Dowager is with the Emperor, and she goes to see Yun Chu and the Princess."

Xiao Chen smiled bitterly. He understood Xie Ying's meaning; at least his mother hadn't abandoned his father because of his uncle Rong.

If that were the case, he felt his father would definitely go mad!

After taking a deep breath, Xiao Chen put his arm around Xie Ying and said, "You're right, that's their elders' business. What I need to do is bring them back!"

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