end of days

Circles are everywhere.

Circle means "harmony".

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As for the way of harmony, there is an ancient saying that "people follow the earth, the earth follows the sky, the sky follows the Tao, and the Tao follows the nature".

The internal strength of the Wuji Gate emphasizes the unity of heaven and man, embraces the essence and keeps the one, with a lifetime of ten thousand, and it goes back and forth.

The way of heaven is to make up for what is lacking after damage; the way of man is to make up for what is not enough.The so-called harmony between man and nature is the word "round".

"Hen'er, you're too aggressive today!" Three years ago, after Xuanyuan Hen ascended the throne, Dugu Qi never called him by his name again, and blurting out this situation also shows the depth of their master-disciple relationship.

Seeing Xuanyuanhen's confused look, Dugu Qi shook his head, it seems that this apprentice really has something to worry about, otherwise, with his aptitude, it would definitely not be the case.

"The way of an emperor should be in line with the way of heaven. If there is more than enough damage, it will make up for what is not enough. However, being an emperor is also a mortal body, so everyone has greed. As a teacher, I teach you not to ask you to have no desires or desires, but I hope that you will be harmonious in dealing with things. The common people benefit."

"You are naturally domineering. You are a person with deep desires. However, you have a difficult life, so you are cold and indifferent. As a teacher, I also hope that you can smile a little more when you are not in politics."

"But right now you are restless and impetuous, Yu Wuzhi is even eager for quick success, although your skill proficiency is far better than what you saw last year, but you are not advancing but retreating in this martial arts."

"In my opinion as a teacher, Your Majesty should understand more!"

Xuanyuanhen was rendered speechless by Dugu Qi's words. He had indeed followed a domineering path in his actions this year, from uprooting the Queen Mother's party to punishing the eunuchs' party to cleaning the court.

The means are absolutely bloody and vicious.

Sighing slightly, Xuanyuanhen's originally fierce aura instantly eased a lot, and he clasped his fists at Dugu Qi, and the emperor's eyes were full of sighs.

"The apprentice is taught, thank you for the master's teaching."

"Hen'er, I can tell even if you don't tell me, you have something worrying, can you tell me?"

"This..." Xuanyuanhen thought for a while, and then continued, "I have to wait for this disciple to think carefully before reporting it to the master. Forget about Master Haihan."

Although Dugu Qi's thinking is not as conservative as other martial arts masters, Zhuoran's matter is still not suitable to be mentioned in this situation.

"Well, you have your own reasons, and it's not too late to say it when you want to say it, no matter, it's getting late, Your Majesty should rest earlier."

"How long can master stay this time?" After all, he was still looking forward to having someone to accompany him, but Zhuo Ran didn't want to, so Xuanyuanhen could only rely on this master.

"I won't be able to stay for a few days this time. I heard from Tianqi that there seems to be traces of Nong'er in Shuzhong. I still have to confirm it anyway."

Yue Tianqi is Dugu Qi's big disciple, and also recognized by Wuji Sect as the best candidate for the next suzerain. When Dugu Qi is not in Wuji Sect, he is mostly relied on to handle sect affairs.

Xuanyuanhen was about to leave, but when he heard Dugu Qi's words, he froze, hesitated for a while, and finally expressed the doubt in his heart.

"Master has always stayed here in Ziquan Palace for a while in the middle of March all these years. My apprentice has never asked about it, but now I want to ask boldly. Master's lover...is Concubine Wu Shu?"

Dugu Qi was shocked, hesitated for a moment, but still said, "I knew you would know sooner or later, yes, Wu Nong was my fiancée before entering the palace."

Sighing, Dugu Qi's eyes were a little hesitant, those long-sealed past events were unearthed again, and it still hurt his heart in the end.

"You also know that the practice of Promise Sect is that disciples go out to practice for two years when they are 16 years old. It was at that time that I met Nong'er."

"She is the youngest daughter of the Wu family in the south of the Yangtze River. She is versatile, gentle and considerate, but she is bold and sincere. Who can not admire such a woman."

"We have been in private for several years. When we went to Wu's house together to seek the approval of the elders, we were told that because Wulin wanted to make an alliance with the imperial court, we should send Nong'er into the palace as a concubine. The emperor's order is hard to disobey. , Nong'er finally became a victim of that contract..."

When he opened his mouth, most of Xuanyuanhen's original guess was confirmed at once. Sure enough, it was because of this reason that he met Dugu Qi ten years ago.

"The master is also a man of temperament. If he were to change to someone else, he would have given up already."

"That's true, but I'm a man of temperament that has dragged her down in the end." If Dugu Qi had heard Xuanyuanhen's words in the past, he would probably have responded happily, but now his heart was only sad.

"Death of old age in this palace is not a good ending for Concubine Wu Shu." Xuanyuan Hen curled his lips, anyway, he would either die, or slowly rot like a concubine mother in this huge cage.

He is still willing to fight like Concubine Wu Shu!

"I often go to the palace to meet with her. I thought I was careful, but there was a gap in the secrets, and in the end, your father caught the trace."

"Master, you are good enough. Concubine Wu Shu has been favored for ten years. For the royal father, that is an anomaly!" After careful calculation, Dugu Qi actually disappeared in this heavily guarded palace. For a full ten years, Xuanyuanhen couldn't help but look at him with admiration.

Dugu Qi only smiled wryly at Xuanyuan Hen's surprise, took a sip of cold wine, and continued, "Then, that night, I met your mother and son."

That was when Xuanyuanhen was still only 11 years old. When he saw the handsome big brother who was injured by an arrow, he finally took Duguqi back to the small courtyard where he lived to help him escape the search.

Fortunately, he made a prompt decision, otherwise Dugu Qi would no longer be a person, and the jealous Xiandi ordered people to smear the arrowheads with poison.

Fortunately, the concubine mother is good at medicine, otherwise...

Xuanyuanhen couldn't help but feel a little scared. His feelings for Dugu Qi are definitely respected as both a master and a father. I really can't imagine what my young self would be like without Dugu Qi's teaching.

By the time Dugu Qi finished talking about himself, Dongfang had gradually turned pale, and the night passed like this.

Looking at Xuanyuanhen's tired face, Dugu Qi felt apologetic.

"There is still morning court today, go back to the dormitory to change clothes, after the court, go back to the dormitory to catch up on sleep, don't come here anymore, I will take a rest soon."

"En." In response, Xuanyuanhen left Ziquan Palace as silently as when he came.

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"Master, where are you going, look at the night dew!" De Yu, who was holding a dragon robe, was wandering around like a headless fly at the gate of Yaohui Hall, but at this moment he saw Xuanyuanhen Lifesaver in general.

Came early in the morning to wait for the emperor to wash up and go to court, but found that the bed was empty, asked the guards all over, but no one knew Xuanyuanhen's whereabouts, and was extremely anxious but saw Xuanyuanhen came back by himself, a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

"The guests from Ziquan Palace are here, I'm going to meet for a while." Xuanyuanhen was in a good mood at the moment, and even treated De Yu with a much more pleasant face, which flattered De Yu a little.

"It's almost morning, master, wash up and change clothes quickly."

"understood."

After changing the wet and cold inner garment, Xuanyuanhen took the dragon robe from De Yu and put it on by himself. After hastily eating some refreshments, he hurriedly left Yaohui Hall.

Going up in the morning was nothing more than talking about trivial matters reported in various newspapers. Xuanyuanhen was bored listening to it, but suddenly saw Ling Yang coming to the court, which is rare. Could it be something...

Sure enough, after the civil servants had finished singing their praises, Ling Yang leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, I received a letter from the border yesterday, and it seems that Xidi has changed."

"Oh?" Xuanyuanhen immediately sat up straight. Since Xidi was expelled as Emperor Shengde, he has been ready to move, and has always been a huge military threat to the Xuanyuan Dynasty.

Many officials in the audience were shocked when they heard Xidi's strange move. The Xuanyuan Dynasty hadn't had any major wars for many years, and I'm afraid these officials didn't know what fighting on the battlefield was.

The Sidi people are all brave and good at fighting. Once a war starts, it will definitely not end with a small number of casualties.

"Let the border gates keep an eye on it. If there is any situation, immediately report to Gyeonggi from [-] miles away. The Ministry of Households will check the situation of the treasury and give me a real amount. The Ministry of War will also start preparing for the conscription. Don't wait for others to I was in a hurry when I hit the door of the house."

Xuanyuanhen's eyes were fixed on the officials who had been pointed out, and they were dripping with cold sweat, not daring to neglect their duties.

"Is the general's illness better?" Xuanyuanhen turned to look at the general Pei Ju, who said he had not been ill for a long time but unexpectedly came to court today, and the rare gentleness in his tone made the prime minister's face tense.

Since Pei Ju secretly resolved the rumors about Zhuo Ran last time, Xuanyuanhen's opinion of this domineering old general has changed somewhat.

The original hostility gradually turned into an unclear feeling.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. The minister is almost ready." Pei Ju looked at Xuanyuanhen with burning eyes, as if he had some expectations.

After thinking about it for a while, Xuanyuanhen became somewhat clear.

"Pei Qing must take good care of himself. Ling Yang has not been through a big scene. If there is going to be a war, he will rely on the old general to lead the expedition!"

Pei Ju's eyes instantly lit up, and Xuanyuan Hen also showed a knowing smile. It seems that the threat from the Pei family is not as worrying as originally thought, and those who were born as military officers still yearn for the pleasure of recruiting soldiers on the battlefield.

Then, it seems that there is no need to be so scruples about the Pei family.

After the court was over, Ling Yang followed Xuanyuanhen to the imperial study with a tacit understanding, but saw De Yu hesitated to speak.

"If Deyu has anything to say, just say it straight, Ziqing is not an outsider."

"It's at the Quehua Palace. Mr. Zhuo had a high fever at night. Now that the fever has subsided a little, he's throwing up whatever he eats. Mr. Ling prescribes a prescription medicine and he's about to vomit after feeding it. If this continues..."

"What?!" Xuanyuanhen was a little surprised, Zhuo Ran didn't seem to be hurt yesterday, and he cleaned up afterward, why is he still sick...

"Master, do you want to go and have a look?"

"I still can't," Zhuo Ran is afraid that he is the last person he wants to see right now, and with a wry smile, Xuanyuanhen said again, "Let Ziyin take care of her, Zhuo Ran is closest to this girl, she keeps feeding her medicine, there is always something If you can drink it, don't begrudge the medicinal materials."

"Also, ask the Imperial Dining Room to make some soft, rotten and bland food. No matter what, let him eat some."

After finishing speaking, he dragged Ling Yang, who was somewhat sluggish, into the imperial study, but De Yu was also taken aback by these instructions.

"If you're so concerned, why don't you go and see for yourself..." How could he know that Xuanyuanhen just wanted to be calm at the moment, and when he saw Zhuo Ran, he didn't know what he would do.

"What did Qinglong tell you?" Seeing that Ling Yang was still in a daze, Xuanyuanhen couldn't help being a little annoyed, but he didn't know where the anger came from.

"His letter said that Sidi had recently seen signs of a large-scale mobilization of grain and grass, and that small groups of troops were haunting the border..."

"That may not be wrong, it seems that this war is inevitable..." Xuanyuanhen felt a little emotional, he was not good at fighting, if he had a choice, he really didn't want to endanger people's livelihood.

"If this battle is lost, the consequences will be unpredictable!" The Sidi people always like to slaughter, and the most hated thing is the "massacre of cities". Once the frontier falls, it will be a catastrophe!

"That's all, you go back first, let me be quiet." Waved Ling Yang away, Xuanyuanhen recalled Dugu Qi's words last night.

"The way of an emperor should be in line with the way of heaven. If there is more than enough damage, it will make up for what is not enough. However, being an emperor is also a mortal body, so everyone has greed. As a teacher, I teach you not to ask you to have no desires or desires, but I hope that you will be harmonious in dealing with things. The common people benefit."

"I... also want to benefit the common people..."