Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

The old man quickly reached out and held his son still, signaling him not to move. He smiled and said, "Son, Dad is fine! Don't worry." However, his son was not reassured. Instead, he asked anxiously, "Then why did you suddenly go to the government office? Not only did you return our sheep, but you also called a doctor to treat my leg injury and even brought back so many medicines? What on earth is going on?"

At this time, the daughter-in-law who had been serving her son couldn't help but cast a puzzled look. She was also waiting curiously for the old man to give an explanation.

The old man looked at his son and daughter-in-law, their faces filled with confusion and curiosity, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. His originally heavy mood suddenly became much lighter and more cheerful. He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and then recounted everything that had happened today, from beginning to end, in detail to his son and daughter-in-law.

"Today is truly bizarre!" the old man's face lit up with excitement as he began to narrate. "I was walking down the road feeling worried when I suddenly saw a figure walking towards me. As I got closer, I saw it was a distinguished man dressed in elegant attire. Before I could react, he took the initiative to ask if I was having any difficulties. I was so touched, like a long drought finally ending in a downpour. So, I quickly told this kind man my story."

At this point, the old man paused, took a sip of water, and continued, "Guess what? This noble man listened and immediately came to our aid! His method was clean and efficient, and he helped us solve the problem in no time. After he was done, he didn't even want to leave his name, just waved and turned away. I only saw a tall and straight figure walking away until he disappeared into the crowd... Wow, what a hero who does good deeds without leaving his name!"

The old man grew increasingly excited as he spoke, as if he were back in the day. His son and daughter-in-law, beside him, listened intently, their eyes wide and their mouths slightly open, completely captivated by the old man's story. When they heard the distinguished guest quietly depart, they both exclaimed in unison.

"Dad, what you said is too mysterious. How can there be such a good person in the world?" the son asked half-believingly.

"Silly children, could your father lie to you? This is absolutely true! If this noble man had not acted in time, our family would be really finished today!" The old man answered seriously.

The daughter-in-law also interrupted at this time, "Yes, it seems that God has opened his eyes and specially sent this noble person to solve our family's problems. We must thank him sincerely!"

"Who says it isn't?" The old man sighed with deep emotion. "I thought today was the end of our family, but unexpectedly, we met such a kind person. Thank God! If we have the chance in the future, we must find a way to repay this kindness."

The family of three sat together, discussing today's adventure one after another, and were full of gratitude to the mysterious benefactor.

Two flowers bloom, each with its own beauty. Let's talk about the young man named Luo Cheng. After leaving his original place, he rushed back to the Protectorate without stopping. He sneaked around to the back door of the Protectorate, looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then carefully slipped inside.

Luo Cheng entered the mansion without delay, traversing the courtyard and corridors with familiarity, heading straight for the Fourth Prince. Before long, he arrived before the Fourth Prince. The Fourth Prince was sitting at his desk, flipping through an ancient book. Hearing footsteps, he looked up and saw Luo Cheng's distraught expression.

Upon seeing this, the Fourth Prince's heart tightened involuntarily. He quickly put down the scroll in his hand and asked with concern: "Luo Cheng, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so dejected?" It turned out that this young man Luo Cheng had always been smart, capable and energetic since he followed the Fourth Prince. This was the first time he had seen him with such an expression.

Today, Luo Cheng witnessed an outrageous incident. An old man stood at the gate of the Protectorate, crying out for justice. His expression was filled with grief and indignation, tears streaming down his face. Seeing this, Luo Cheng couldn't help but feel a surge of justice, so he stepped forward and offered to help the poor old man seek justice.

After some investigation, it turned out that the old man had been framed and his property had been maliciously seized. Luo Cheng acted decisively and directed the old man to go beat the drum to protest his grievances. At this point, Luo Cheng also showed his identity badge to the legal advisor in charge without hesitation.

When the lawyer saw Luo Cheng's badge, he immediately became servile and said repeatedly, "Don't worry, sir, I will handle this impartially!" However, despite receiving such a solemn assurance from the lawyer, Luo Cheng still had a trace of doubt in his heart. After all, all kinds of shady things are not uncommon in the officialdom.

However, Luo Cheng was somewhat relieved to find that after only an hour or so, the whole matter had been solved. Not only was the old man's property that had been embezzled returned in full, but he also received the corresponding compensation in silver. As for the vicious and evil yamen runner, he was directly imprisoned, awaiting severe punishment by law.

However, after the matter was successfully resolved, Luo Cheng knew in his heart that if he had not revealed the badge that represented his status today, this matter would never have been handled so quickly and smoothly, and the truth would never have been found out. Thinking of this, Luo Cheng couldn't help but sigh, feeling even more sad about the injustice and darkness in this world.

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince's brow furrowed slightly, a glint of understanding flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath, then slowly spoke soothingly, "You don't need to think that way. Everything in this world is inherently black and white, and it's difficult to be absolute. Power, however, is undoubtedly a very attractive thing. If those in power are honest and upright, wholeheartedly serving the people, then the people can live and work in peace and contentment, leading a happy and stable life. On the other hand, if power falls into the hands of those with ulterior motives and who have committed countless crimes, the people will likely suffer endless hardship and live in dire straits."

Having said this, the Fourth Prince paused briefly, his gaze fixed on the other party. He then continued earnestly, "So, there's no need to feel guilty or confused about having exhausted all your efforts to properly resolve this matter. You must know that when power is in the hands of righteous and kind people, it is like an incredibly sharp sword, capable of piercing the heart of evil and upholding justice. However, once power is controlled by those with ulterior motives, it becomes a gleaming golden knife, a murderous weapon that harms the innocent and kind!"

Luo Cheng felt a little more at ease upon hearing this. He knew full well that the Fourth Prince's words were merely a comfort. However, he also knew that it would be incredibly difficult for him to fight against these evil forces alone. So, he frowned and asked worriedly, "If that's the case, is there really no way to completely eradicate these corrupt officials?"

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince paused his writing, pondered for a moment, then slowly raised his head, gazed deeply at Luo Cheng, and said softly, "It's not that there's no solution. However, the affairs of this world are inherently complex and ever-changing, and the distinction between good and evil is not absolute. All we can do is, within the limited conditions we have, try to curb the arrogance of the wicked, so that they dare not commit evil with impunity. At the same time, we must also leave a glimmer of hope for the good, so that they can have a chance to breathe. As for ourselves, we must always remember to use the power we hold for good and accumulate virtue as much as possible, rather than becoming accomplices of the wicked and encouraging their evil deeds. Only in this way can we maintain a shred of clarity and justice in this chaotic world."

Luo Cheng listened quietly to these words, his heart already understanding something profound. Sifangzi's words were absolutely right. He knew that as long as he held power, no matter how much, he could make a difference. Whether it was for the benefit of the people or to contribute to the country, as long as he acted with good intentions, he didn't need to be overly concerned with the attitudes and actions of others.

Perhaps some might compromise and back down due to their power, or perhaps others might flatter him out of a desire for power, but none of this mattered. The key was that Luo Cheng ensured that his power was used for the right purposes, to do what was just and benefit the people. As long as the end result was positive, beneficial to the state and the people, any setbacks and controversies along the way should not be a reason to hinder progress.

Luo Cheng secretly made up his mind that from now on he would stick to his original intention and not be swayed by external interference. He would use the power in his hands to bring more peace and prosperity to this land, so that the people could live and work in peace and contentment.

The Fourth Prince breathed a sigh of relief as he saw Luo Cheng's tense expression gradually relax, his mood seemingly calming. He had previously worried that Luo Cheng, due to his limited power, would over-predict and obsess over the attitudes of others, but now it seemed that such concerns were unnecessary. Thus, the Fourth Prince gently stretched his stiff muscles, a gentle smile spreading across his face. He slowly asked, "How is the investigation I assigned you to go on?"

Luo Cheng, lost in thought, was jolted awake by the Fourth Prince's question, instantly switching from his slightly relaxed state back to fully focused work mode. He straightened his back, his eyes piercing as he gazed at the Fourth Prince, his expression grave and unsmiling. He replied in an unusually serious tone, "Your Highness, after extensive investigation, I have uncovered the truth. It was indeed the Xiongnu who did this! These men, with their wicked ambitions, are truly despicable!"