In the Revelation Hall, Emperor Xia was still reading the memorial. Among the emperors of the past dynasties, although this Emperor Xia was not considered a wise ruler, he was definitely the most diligent one. However, his indecisive personality became his biggest obstacle, causing his achievements to be far from those of the previous emperors. The Xia Dynasty stopped for thirty years. However, in the current turbulent world, it was a failure to keep what was done, and it was a fault to have no achievements.
"I can't be a sinner of the Xia Dynasty!"
The Xia Emperor knew his own weakness, which was why he had decided to send troops to Beizhang Plain this time. He would not tolerate anyone who touched the dignity of the Xia Empire.
However, the heavens were unpredictable and even the Son of Heaven couldn't guess the will of the heavens.
"Empress, is what you said true?”The Xia Emperor, seated in his long chair, had a grave expression on his face as he spoke in a deep voice.
He was only at the age of No Doubts, and half of his hair had turned white. Emperor Xia had never made any mistakes or made any achievements in his life. He had defended his entire life, but he had also toiled for his entire life. He had supported the huge empire alone and racked his brains. Although he had a body without any doubts, he was almost at the end of his life.
"It's absolutely true."
Zhangsun looked at the man who had accompanied her for half of her life and sighed. She remembered the words of her elders when she was young and stuck together. She did it with her heart. Perhaps love really did not belong to the imperial family. She had never thought that only the white hair that had grown early could express the ruthlessness of time.
"Imperial Astronomical Supervisor!"
The imperial edict was issued, and the horse galloped out of the Imperial Palace, galloping toward the east.
The people in the Imperial Palace waited silently. Emperor Xia walked down from the high platform and came to the front of the hall. He looked at the bright Heart Constellation Emperor Star. A crimson star was shining with specks of red light. It was very faint, but it was so dazzling.
"Mars Guarding Heart!"
A bitter expression appeared on the Xia Emperor's face. Was he really going to live his life as a fatuous ruler?
Zhangsun did not step forward and remained silent. The harem should not interfere in politics. It was enough for her to remind him.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor is here and is waiting outside the hall."
Not long after, a messenger eunuch came in with a report. The bitter expression on Emperor Xia's face immediately returned to the dignity of an emperor.
"Xuan!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Zhangsun also stood up and came to the front of the Xia Dynasty. He bowed and said,"I will take my leave first."
"Yeah."
The Xia Emperor nodded in agreement. It was not appropriate for the Empress to be present when an official was meeting, or else she would become the subject of gossip, especially at this sensitive moment.
After Zhangsun left, the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor Shangguan Yuanming entered the hall. After kneeling and saluting, he waited for the Xia Emperor to rise.
However, after waiting for a long time, Shangguan Yuan Ming still did not hear the Xia Emperor speak. Suddenly, his body trembled and cold sweat dripped down.
"Shangguan Yuanming," the Xia Emperor said, his voice devoid of any emotion.
"I am here," Shangguan Yuan Ming lowered his head and said in a trembling voice.
" How long have you been in the position of the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor?" the Xia Emperor continued to ask.
"Ten years and three months!" The fear in Shangguan Yuan Ming's heart became more and more serious. His face turned pale and his body trembled.
"Very good, very good."
The Xia Emperor repeated. His originally calm expression suddenly turned ruthless. He slammed his palm on the table beside him." Ten years and three months. Even if I were to raise a dog, it would be time for it to mature!”
"I'm guilty!" Shangguan Yuan Ming pleaded in fear and kowtowed.
The Xia Emperor's ruthless expression gradually calmed as he coldly asked,"What is your sin?"
" I am lacking in talent and knowledge. I have failed to live up to the Emperor's trust." Shangguan Yuan Ming's head was on the ground as he spoke in a trembling voice.
"Untalented? What a good sentence!"
Seeing that Shangguan Yuanming was still trying to hide the truth, the Xia Emperor could no longer suppress his anger. He grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it down.
With a bang, the falling teacup smashed into Shangguan Yuan Ming's head. Instantly, fresh blood flowed down and dyed the hall in front of him red.
"Tell me, who ordered it!" The Xia Emperor glared at the former as he snapped.
He wasn't a fool. The Imperial Astronomical Supervisor was full of talents. How could he not predict such an important celestial phenomenon like the Mars Guarding Heart? The person behind the scenes must have deliberately suppressed this news to facilitate the dispatch of troops.
Since ancient times, Mars Guarding Heart had been a harbinger of war and disaster. If he were to start an army now, he would undoubtedly become a tyrant in the eyes of the world. Xia would also become the target of public criticism. At that time, Xia would no longer be facing the Ancient Meng Royal Court, but the condemnation of the entire world. Coupled with the Eternal Night Divine Sect that had been restless, Xia's thousand-year-old foundation would be completely doomed, and he would be the sinner of Xia.
At the thought of this, the Xia Emperor couldn't help but tremble. The fear and anger he had been suppressing were once again on the verge of exploding.
"I have no one to instruct me."
Shangguan Yuan Ming raised his head. Blood flowed down his forehead, staining half of his face with blood. At this moment, he calmed down and replied in a deep voice.
"Good, very good!"
The Xia Emperor took a deep breath, his eyes tightly shut as he spoke in a cold voice.
"Men, lock Shangguan Yuan Ming in the death row. In addition, send the Imperial Army to surround Shangguan Yuan Ming's residence. Without my orders, no one is allowed to enter or leave."
"Yes, sir."
Two imperial guards walked into the hall and dragged Shangguan Yuanming out. In the entire Revelation Hall, only Emperor Xia sat on a long chair and looked at the sky in front of him without saying a word.
After a long time, Emperor Xia's face suddenly flushed with a sickly flush, and then, with a poof, he vomited red blood.
"I can't be a sinner of Great Xia."
How sorrowful and difficult it was. The emperor of the world, the sun and moon, the gods of the world, could fight against the hearts of the people, but they were all God's will. Whether it was God's will playing with people or fate playing with gods, with this mouthful of blood, it was clear.
A dynasty that lasted for a thousand years was both glory and pressure. The Xia Emperor bore the weight of a thousand years of glory for Grand Xia. Every step he took, he had to weigh ten steps. Whether he was cautious or hesitant, it was impossible to tell.
In the cold night, the breeze gently blew. The Xia Emperor sat alone on the long chair, unmoved by the blood stains on his robe. Outside the hall, the guards were strict, but they did not dare to take half a step inside. This was the Xia Emperor. As long as he was still sitting on that supreme long chair, no one would dare to disobey the heavens.
The heart of an emperor was the most heartless. Emperor Xia's ruthlessness was not only towards others, but also towards himself. His hair was white, and his body was like a lamp that had run out of oil. He had been emperor for 20 years, and the mortal world for 100 years.
"I can't accept this, I can't accept this!"
The thousands of words turned into an unresigned laughter. In the dark night, the gradually clear Mars suddenly lit up and then dimmed again. The silent change seemed to be mocking the ignorance of the human emperor.
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On the morning of the second day, the expected decree to send troops was not issued. The officials were surprised and looked at the three dukes. The only people who could change Emperor Xia's mind were the three dukes. However, the silent three dukes remained silent and did not express any opinions.
After the morning court, the ministers retreated, each with their own hearts, joy and worry did not show their faces.
When the three dukes were about to leave, Emperor Xia stepped forward and looked at the green-robed Duke of Taishi. He asked solemnly,""Teacher, if I take the wrong path this time, will teacher intervene?"
Taishi Gong was silent for a long time before he said,"Yes."
This casual reply seemed to give the Xia Emperor the greatest confidence, letting him know that when he reached the end of his path as an emperor, there would be a teacher who would extend his hand to pull him back.
The three dukes left peacefully. Emperor Xia sat alone in the Revelation Hall as usual, quietly handling the affairs of the world.
Weiyang Palace
Ning Chen woke up early in the morning and started to play around in front of the door for a long time. Mu Chengxue glanced at it and lost interest. This kind of small mechanism could only be used to deal with children.
Ning Chen did not care about Mu Chengxue's thoughts. After finishing work, he indulged himself for a while and prepared to eat. Before he went out, he glanced at Mu Chengxue and grinned. His smile was brighter than flowers.
You're so arrogant. You don't have anything to eat.
Weiyang Palace had a special place for palace maids and eunuchs to eat. Ning Chen was now a big idle person and came to get food on time. There were not many people in the dining hall.
"This, this, and this."
Ning Chen excitedly ordered this and that. The old eunuch who served the rice also served enough. It could be seen that Zhangsun's palace treated the servants well.
" Give me some more of this. Oh right, take it away." Ning Chen pointed at a plate of red braised pork, his eyes shining.
"Hmm?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Chen raised his head and suddenly realized that the old eunuch was standing there motionless. He couldn't help but ask curiously," What's wrong? Can't I take this?"”
"What do you mean?" The old eunuch came back to his senses and asked doubtfully.
It was an ordinary question, but it put Ning Chen in a difficult position. He looked at the bowl and spoon in the old eunuch's hands and was confused.
There were no plastic bags or lunch boxes. How could he pack them? How could he pack them? How could he pack them?
Ning Chen was in a mess. He groggily carried the steamed buns and carried three plates out of the kitchen.
"After giving birth, you'll suffer a loss (I'll send the plate back to you after I finish eating)" Before leaving, Ning Chen whimpered to the old eunuch who was also in a mess. As for whether he understood or not, it was not his problem.
On the way, he met Qing Ning."Qing Ning Die, pour (Sister Qing Ning, good morning)."
Qing Ning furrowed her brows and was confused as well.
Fortunately, Ning Chen didn't know the people he met later, so he didn't have to bother greeting them. He quickly returned to his residence and kicked the door."Bring Ya En (Open the door)"
Inside the room, Mu Chengxue, who had heard Ning Chen's footsteps and wanted to open the door, stopped in his tracks when he heard this strange sound.
" Yes, I have something in my hand."
Ning Chen bit the plate and walked all the way. He felt that his cheeks were almost numb. Seeing that Mu Chengxue did not open the door for him, he immediately became a little anxious. This was going to exhaust him to death.
Mu Chengxue focused for a moment. After confirming that Ning Chen was the only one outside, he carefully opened the door.
"Dang Dang, Dang (Move aside, move aside)"
Seeing that the door had finally opened, Ning Chen hurriedly squeezed in. He jogged and placed the plates in his hands and mouth on the table before heaving a sigh of relief.
"You're too stingy (I'm exhausted)." Ning Chen realized that his tongue was stuck out and was shocked. He quickly rubbed his cheeks.
"I ate a huan!"
Ning Chen's tongue was still stuck, but he couldn't wait to sit down. He took out the steamed bun in his arms and prepared to eat.
Mu Chengxue looked at the plate that Ning Chen had taken and the steamed bun that he had taken. The light in his eyes flickered a few times, and he finally sat down facing Ning Chen.
"The food is pretty good, isn't it?"
Ning Chen happily picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth. He was very satisfied. He was bleeding and needed to eat something good to nourish himself.
Mu Chengxue was silent as he looked at the contented young man in front of him. After a moment, he asked softly," Do you really want to learn martial arts?”
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