What has been started continues, and the progress of certain events will not be delayed by anything. Even a major event like the death of Lao Jijiu still cannot stop the development of certain things.

The carriage wandering around the academy walked alone in the lonely and terrifying spring rain. The downpour seemed to completely overthrow the sky that covered the empire. The raindrops fell into the world more and more densely, pattering on the hard and translucent stone slabs.

above, reflecting the passing carriage.

The black clouds rolled in and pressed forward, completely covering the Yunlaiji where the academy was located, causing countless people to be shrouded in darkness. They lit oil lamps and looked at the magnificent and revered academy in a daze.

Countless dazzling white cloths slowly rise.

White sometimes represents purity, and naturally brings peace and tranquility to others, and even a little joy. But at this time, the white color is extremely dazzling, affecting the already unstable mind. The white color in the academy represents the death of the old priest.

, the academy did not hide it from the people of Yunlaiji, nor even wanted to hide it from the people of the empire.

Why do something that is not necessary?

Lao Jijiu enjoyed the respect and worship of countless people during his lifetime. His reputation is still there and has never been lost. Naturally, the respect he deserves after his death cannot be reduced or changed.

His Majesty the Emperor personally visited the mourning hall of Lao Jijiu. On behalf of the Zhao family of the empire and on behalf of countless people in the world, he bowed deeply towards the dark, short coffin to show his and the empire's gratitude to Lao Jijiu for his lifelong dedication.

Standing next to the coffin was an incompatible figure. The dirty and inappropriate Taoist robe appeared here. It was indeed out of place. The Zhao family worshiped Zhong Fu. His face was heavy, and there was even a faint sparkle in his eyes. His finger joints rang slightly, and his hands were naturally hanging down.

The arms all show the sorrow of this worshipper.

His Majesty the Emperor restrained his pain, looked majestic, glanced at Zhong Fu who was standing next to the coffin, and said in a deep voice, overcoming many obstacles: "The death of Lao Jijiu is something that no one has ever thought of. I hope that Lao Zhong will mourn and be obedient.

Don’t be overly sad and lose the hope of offering wine to your old age.”

Zhong Fu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your comfort!"

After the words fell, Zhong Fu stared at the dark coffin, unwilling to say anything. Logically speaking, the old Jijiu is now at the age when he is about to die. The so-called death is foreseeable. It will happen sooner or later.

It has to be so dark and sad.

But the two of them are brothers after all. Without the constant nagging in his ears, Zhong Fu still feels a little disappointed.

Qiu Ran wiped away the tears that were about to fall, put away her weak side, and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, the time has come, and there are many people coming and going. It is better to go to the palace earlier to avoid danger."

There are scholars from all over the world in the academy, and no one knows whether there are spies from other countries. Moreover, the academy is about to start recruiting students. The empire, which has always sought talents in an eclectic way, naturally does not care that these talents come from other countries. But

It is inevitable that some people with evil intentions will appear, and you must be vigilant.

His Majesty the Emperor pondered for a moment, thinking about the words that came to his lips, and finally said: "Mr. Zhong, you are also a member of the Academy. You passed away after drinking wine. According to the law, you should not talk about this matter at this time. According to the management, I should not be involved.

However, the position of offering wine is vacant, which will not be good for the future enrollment of the school, so it is better to make a decision as soon as possible."

As the emperor's words came out, Zhong Fu glanced at Liang Xingju who was kneeling in the distance, hesitated for a moment and said: "Before my brother passed away, I had already decided on the candidate for the wine ceremony. I feel that my brother's choice will not be wrong, so your majesty

There’s no need to worry about future enrollment…”

Tian Zizheng pondered slightly, waved his hand to interrupt Zhong Fu's words, and asked curiously: "Who has the old sacrificial wine settled on?"

Zhong Fu pointed at Liang Xingju who was kneeling and said: "It is Liang Xingju. He is my brother's most proud disciple. He has also broken through the destiny realm. Although there are some shortcomings, there is not much problem in holding the position of offering wine."

Emperor Zizheng looked at Liang Xingju and was silent for a long time. In the end, he left the mourning hall without saying anything. As for whether he recognized Liang Xingju's status as the next sacrificial wine minister, he was speechless. Watching the emperor leave, Zhong Fu was helpless.

Shaking his head, there were some things that he couldn't decide. It was enough that he could convey his brother's wishes.

The current situation in the court is not simple. No one dares to get involved easily. The hands and feet that should be restrained should be completely restrained, so as not to shoot the first bird. If the hands and feet are burned, the gains outweigh the losses.

…

…

Qiu Ran followed Tian Zizheng half a step behind, hesitated for a while, and asked in a low voice: "Don't you want Liang Xingju to be the sacrificial wine?"

As a close confidant of the emperor, Qiu Ran should not have any doubts about whatever decisions and choices the emperor made. But as the commander of the imperial guard from the academy and a disciple of the old Jijiu family, his nostalgia for the academy is

Yes, so I couldn't help but ask.

Tian Zizheng stopped, turned his head and looked at Qiu Ran with his peripheral vision, and asked: "I know that the status of the academy in the hearts of you people is sacred and inviolable. But within the empire, anything that the emperor cannot control,

They should all be destroyed..."

"But the significance of the Academy goes far beyond that. As the place where the Zhao family and Taoyuan are connected, the Academy should have a special status. This is the most basic respect for Taoyuan. Do you understand?"

Qiuran nodded dullly: "I understand!"

Taoyuan is the outer world of the empire. The first priest who founded the academy was instructed by Taoyuan. However, as time passed, the relationship between the two gradually became weak. However, this does not mean that Taoyuan no longer trusts the academy.

, but Taoyuan has not been born for many years, so there is no need for Taoyuan.

Nowadays, these considerations have changed, and we have to think carefully and carefully.

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Lin Yi and Jing Yun were getting closer and closer to the carriage. They did not take shortcuts, it was just that the carriage was moving too slowly. Whether they were people or old horses, they were used to being proud and would naturally slow down when moving forward.

The steps were exaggerated and slow, and the speed gradually slowed down.

Looking far away, he could see the unobstructed carriage. Lin Yi stopped directly, with a gloomy face, and stared at the carriage going away without saying a word: "I really didn't expect to see him here. Thinking about it,

I feel unlucky."

Jing Yun was puzzled: "Who?"

Lin Yi was speechless: "Who else could it be? The only thing I hate in Xianyang is the prince sitting in the carriage who I have never met before. I just didn't expect to meet him so cleverly."

When Jing Yun heard the word "carriage", he suddenly felt strange and strange. The expression on his face changed rapidly, and he could not pinpoint it. Before that, he had never thought that the owner of the carriage would be the Crown Prince whom he had never met.

of.

There is no other reason, it's just the rumor that the prince will not enter the palace.

After touching his chin, he touched the folding fan at his waist and said meaningfully, "Your Highness, this is really unexpected!"
Chapter completed!