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Emperor Xie did not speak up for himself. The king trembled as he reached out his hands and took the symbolic golden sword of death from the eunuch. He tightly gripped the hilt of the sword, attempting to pull out the blade with force, but his inner fear prevented him from doing so.
"Father, my hands... are numb! Can I die tomorrow instead? There's just been a fresh batch of bear paws cooked in the mansion, and I really want to have one last bite before I die..." the king pleaded with a tearful voice.
Upon hearing this, Mei Ziling couldn't help but feel speechless. The ability to choose between today and tomorrow for death, how could such intelligence have deceived the stepfather? It truly was baffling.
Liu Jingzhi slowly walked up to kings, sighed helplessly, and said, "Second elder brother, I know you are afraid of death and especially afraid of pain, so I deliberately coated the blade with an anesthetic. Don't worry, there won't be too much suffering. You can rest assured on your journey. When you reach the underworld, please also convey my regards to our third brother. A real man should be brave enough to bear the consequences and uphold the dignity of the royal family."
Upon hearing this, a hint of despair flashed in kings' eyes. "Sixth brother, I understand..." he said. Then, he took a deep breath, tightened his grip on the sword hilt, and finally mustered the courage to draw the sword.
Looking up, emperor Xie was still sitting on the dragon throne, and just waved his hand lightly, indicating his silent consent. The entire hall fell into a deathly silence as everyone silently watched what was happening before them.
kings took heavy steps towards the palace gates, each one seeming incredibly burdensome. With a loud shout, he raised his sword in front of everyone and without hesitation, slashed his own throat. Blood gushed out, staining the ground red, and kings fell to the ground, ending his short and absurd life."
emperor Xie suppressed his grief. It was his son who had died, and even though the crime was unforgivable, this outcome was still unbearable to him. "Jingzhi, uncle is feeling unwell, so I won't accompany you. Please take care of yourself."
"uncle, please accept my condolences."
Xie Guanyu pulled at Mei Ziling's clothes, her eyes already moist, and with a tearful voice she asked, "Teacher, why does my second uncle have to die? He has always been good to me, but Grandfather won't let me plead for him, why is that?"
"Guanyu, do you really think you understand him? Before seeking the truth, you need to see yourself clearly in order to see others clearly." Right now, the one who is most heartbroken is your grandfather. You lost your second uncle, but he lost his son.
"I still don't understand, Grandfather could have saved my second uncle."
"Some things have no answers, and there's no need to seek them. What's important is not the truth, but the people who are alive."
"..."
"Mr. Ziling, I heard that there is a winery in Tianfu City that comes from Meizhou. The Plum Blossom Wine it produces is exceptionally fragrant. I wonder if you would like to visit." Liu Jingzhi said.
"Since Your Highness has such an interest, Ziling will respectfully comply." Guanyu, since you've accepted me as your teacher, I don't have much to offer. Here, I have a lotus seed as a token of our meeting.
"Teacher, we have plenty of these in our pond at home. You're being too casual, trying to deceive a child, aren't you?"
Mei Ziling felt embarrassed. Guanyu, the gift may be small, but the sentiment is deep. Understand? There may be many lotus seeds in your pond, but this one of mine is extraordinary, formed from the essence of heaven and earth, and the light of the sun, moon, and stars. It possesses a marvelous use that can bring about a breakthrough.
"Mr. Ziling, if I'm not mistaken, this should be an immature lotus seed of Nine Pure Empty Lotuses. Judging by its quality, it is definitely a divine item of immortality." It is rumored that this item has the miraculous effect of breaking through and reshaping one's physique, but it is also highly poisonous.
Your Highness speaks the truth. This item is extraordinary; the entire plant is a divine medicine, but once separated, it becomes highly toxic. Ancient records mention that there have been successful cases of consuming this lotus seed during the fall of ancient cultivators.
"Teacher, what will happen if it fails?"
"If you fail, you'll die thoroughly, not even leaving ashes."
"Ah! In that case, forget it. I don't want to die yet. I really like the jade given by the teacher. Thank you for giving me this treasure, teacher."
"Guanyu, I will pass on to you the technique of absorbing qi. You must practice diligently. When I'm not around, you can seek guidance from your grandfather."
"Teacher is about to leave, and Uncle Six insists on going to Plum Village to drink."
"Guanyu, Uncle Six brought a gift for you this time, but it seems that some people are not very welcoming to my arrival, so I'd better not."
"Don't go! Xie Guanyu's face immediately lit up at these words and he stepped forward eagerly." He carefully took the box from Liu Jingzhi's hand, opened it, and was instantly stunned, unable to speak a word.
Inside the box, there are two emerald green, translucent crickets emitting a charming luster. They are wrapped in fine golden threads, securely fixed in the box without affecting their movement.
"Teacher, you're busy, I won't disturb you."
"This child, doesn't even greet me, Uncle Six."
It's good to be innocent. Some people live in calculations, but in the end, they are just fooling themselves. Your Highness, as a prince, must deeply understand this.
"Mr. Ziling, what you said makes sense. Sometimes I really envy ordinary people. Although life may be hard, they don't have the scheming and deceit of the palace. Isn't that a blessing?"
"Is Your Highness aiming for the supreme throne above all others?"
"To be honest, as a prince, if I were to show no interest in the Dragon Throne, I fear it would be hard to gain people's trust." However, reality constantly reminds me, is it worth hoping for something that has no chance of success? Everything is already predetermined.
"Is it all because of Prince Fu Sang?"
"My elder brother is exceptionally gifted, possessing the qualities of a sage. When he was born, purple qi lingered like a dragon, not dispersing for a hundred days. On the path of Dao, he is like the wind and lightning, even surpassing our ancestors." He is truly the third in our Fu Sang royal family to be named a prodigy.
"I often hear about this person, which shows the high expectations of the Fu Sang royal family for him."
Not only that, the fairyland in the clouds, the Cloud Boundary Mountain, the Sky Sword Mountain, the Azure Heaven Sect, and other six major sects are all fully nurturing him. Now, he has become the young ancestor of the six sects, and we can hardly hope to match him.
"Your Highness must not underestimate yourself. With the qualities of a Sage, worldly matters are beneath your notice."
"Mr. Ziling This statement makes me unsure whether to feel fortunate or just lucky."
"Your Highness, everything is in the wine. Unpleasant matters can all be forgotten."
"Well said, my brother. Your words are very much to my liking. I wonder if the three of us brothers can share a table. Plum Village wine is good, but it's just too expensive."
Mei Ziling shook his head. It was indeed those three guys, deliberately teasing him. The three of them covered their faces with folding fans, making others think they were crazy. Mei Ziling turned away, afraid that passersby would recognize them.
"Mr. Ziling, are these three gentlemen the famous young masters, Yulin Jun, and Qiushan Jun, who are on par with you?"
"Who else could it be besides those three guys? They're like lingering ghosts, showing up everywhere we go."
"Big brother, long time no see, I've missed you so much. It was all Qingyan and Qiushan's idea just now, nothing to do with me."
"Second elder brother, it was clearly your idea to take advantage of big brother, but you're blaming me and third brother. That's not fair, is it?"
"Shut up, Second elder brother, Fourth brother, today we have host, why haven't you greeted The Sixth Prince yet?"
"The Yulin is blind and does not recognize His Highness's true appearance. I am ashamed, ashamed. Let me first be punished with a jar of wine."
You are rewarding yourself, Your Highness. This wine was stolen by you yesterday. It was the peach blossom wine that my Tang family only takes out when a son is getting married, to honor both sets of parents. Today, Your Highness is here, and Qiushan has a request. I hope Your Highness will not refuse."
" Qiushan, you're too polite. If there's anything I can help you with, feel free to ask."
" Qiushan, I have long admired the kindness of Yulin and have developed feelings for Xu Miao. I hope that when Your Highness returns to Fortified city, you can tell His Majesty to arrange a marriage for us, to bring our families even closer."
" Qiushan, I knew you were still up to no good. Brothers, don't stop me. Today, I will definitely settle the score with him."
"Second elder brother, big brother, why are you squatting there? No one is pulling you up."
"Never mind, today is a day for drinking, not for shedding blood. For the sake of His Highness, I'll let you go for now."
"Mr. Ziling, were they like this before? Rumors really can't be fully trusted."
Your Highness, you don't need to pay attention to them. Despite being called gentlemen by the world, their true nature is revealed as soon as they meet someone familiar. "I'm telling you three, are you going to drink this wine or not? Your Highness has shown kindness, but you don't appreciate it." "Elder brother, you and Your Highness take the top seats. Today, we won't leave until we're drunk." "Mr. Ziling, Plum Village is famous far and wide. Why are there so few guests? Could it be that the rumors are false?"
"Your Highness, you may have only heard of the renowned Plum Blossom Wine, but you may not know how precious this wine is. Ordinary wine made with mountain spring water is considered top quality, but for the production of Plum Blossom Wine, the cold spring water from Plum Mountain is used." It's not something that ordinary people can afford to drink.
"I see, I have learned something new."
As soon as he entered the plum stake, a woman dressed in plain clothes came forward to greet him. She had an elegant figure and a calm temperament. The color of her plain clothes was soft and blended with the surroundings, her face was gentle, and there were faint crow's feet at the corners of her eyes, revealing the traces of time.
There is a deep tranquility in her eyes, as if she has seen through the vicissitudes of life. The accumulation of years and the experiences of life have endowed her with a unique charm and elegant temperament.
"Young Masters, welcome to Meizhuang. I am the proprietress of this establishment, known as the Ms.Mei. Please, gentlemen, come to the elegant chambers."
"Proprietress, besides the Plum Blossom Wine, do you have anything else?" asked Xu Yulin with a sly grin.
"The young master is joking. The Plum Blossom Pavilion is a tavern, where one can listen to music, appreciate wine, and compose poetry."
Ms.Mei Please don't be offended, we mean no harm. We often hear the folk song "Plum Blossom Fairy" and wonder if we are fortunate enough to meet her today.
"Young master, you look familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"
"I once visited Plum Mountain and perhaps had a chance encounter there."
"Big brother, no matter where we go, people always say they've seen you. The four of us have equally good reputations, so why does no one mention me, the dashing young man, Yulin? It's unfair."
"Don't interrupt. Big brother is a renowned figure in the literary and art world, unparalleled and highly sought after. Most importantly, he is handsome and charming, which you lack."
" Qiushan, it seems we are not destined to be together. I have long been engaged, so I advise you to give up on this idea."
"Don't say that, Second elder brother. In the future, let's each go our own way. I'll call you Second elder brother, and you can call me brother-in-law."
Mei Ziling was lost in thought for a moment. The familiar scene, returning as it once was, it wasn't that the person had changed, but rather that she had weighed things too heavily on her mind.
"So the Young Masters are the renowned Four Gentlemen. I have long admired you, and today, seeing you, is a great honor in my life."
It's just a false name, not worth mentioning. The three of them, the Ms.Mei, should know, so I won't introduce myself. The person next to me is the sixth prince of the current Fu Sang royal family. "I have met the princes, Young Masters." "No need to be polite, just call me Jingzhi."
"Your Highness is indeed as rumored, gracious and kind to others. I will go prepare fine wine and beautiful women. Please wait a moment, everyone."
"Hey! Isn't this a legitimate business?" Xu Yulin joked.
"You three are here specifically to intercept me, aren't you?"
Big brother, indeed nothing can be hidden from you. It's true that I intercepted you, and it's true that I want to meet you. For the past three years, we never believed that you were dead. Four Gentlemen, even one missing cannot be called Four Gentlemen.
"Second elder brother is right. Big brother, you are really something. Not seeing Princess Chang is one thing, but not coming to see us."
" Qiushan, when did you learn to be so slick with words? Daring to tease Princess Chang, be careful of the princess's retribution."
"Mr. Ziling is really good at finding a scapegoat, but Jingzhi has no such intention. As a fine wine and a beautiful person, one should let go of such mundane things as status and position."
Good! Your Highness's words are enlightening. Let's start with tea instead of wine, and we'll raise a toast to Jingzhi brother.
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