More than ten years ago, when Yao Yun first met Situ Xinghou, he was still a down-and-out king of a vassal state. He ruled only tens of thousands of subjects and had no usable soldiers under his command. He didn't even have a few Qi Refiners.
, surrounded by enemies on all sides, walking on thin ice, it can be said that he is at the bottom of the world's princes.
At that time, Si Tu Xinghou was ranked among the three princes, assisting the emperor, with power over the government and the public, and great glory.
The sea has changed, the world is uncertain, and the princes and ministers who were so noble at the time suddenly became lonely and lonely, especially the plain white prison uniform which was even more dazzling.
Yao Yun frowned slightly and looked at the soldiers of the Celestial Dynasty who were escorting the Marquis of Xixing with displeasure, without showing his dignity.
The general of the Celestial Dynasty was a fifth-grade Qi practitioner, and his cultivation level was slightly higher than that of Yao Yun. However, facing Yao Yun's gaze, he trembled all over, became cold all over, and was speechless for a long time.
Come.
"Don't blame them. It's me who wants to wear this prison uniform. It has nothing to do with them."
Although Si Tu Xinghou was depressed, he was so sophisticated that he could not understand Yao Yun's intentions and quickly helped the soldiers around him to relieve the siege and let him leave.
The generals and soldiers of the Celestial Dynasty thanked the Marquis of Xixing profusely, and ran away one by one, without worrying about the escape of the prisoners.
Yao Yun didn't dig into it. He could tell that Si Tuxixinghou's magical power had not been sealed, and he didn't even see the shackles of his magical power. With his heavenly cultivation, how could a mortal Qi refiner make things difficult for him.
"Marquis Xixing, why do you have to do this?"
Yao Yun invited Si Tu Xinghou to sit down, poured him a glass of wine, shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Marquis Xixing was not polite. He took the wine and drank it in one gulp. After sighing "good wine", he slowly spoke:
"It is the right thing for criminals to wear prison uniforms and serve their sentences in prison cars."
Yao Yun has been interacting with Xixinghou's family a lot these days when he was traveling as the chief minister of Xixinghou. He knew why Xixinghou was so depressed.
One is the pain of losing a son, and the other is the almost harm to the Xia Dynasty. All the people in the world are in dire straits, and the guilt in their hearts is unbearable.
Yao Yun sighed in his heart and said with relief: "This happened for a reason. Marquis Xixing doesn't have to worry about it. Besides, the result is good!"
"Thanks to Marquis Xi for this matter. If you hadn't contacted the female emperor in time, I would not have been able to atone for this huge crime even if I died a hundred times. It's okay, okay, God bless me, Zhu Xia."
Si Tu Xinghou's expression showed a touch of vitality, and his face was filled with joy of surviving the disaster.
"It's best for Si Tu to think so, and Gu did what he should do." Yao Yun saw that Xixing Hou seemed to be a little energetic, and immediately poured him another glass of wine.
"But after all, it was me who almost brought down the world because of my personal vendetta. I feel extremely guilty."
The Marquis of Xixing sighed sadly.
Yao Yun couldn't help but fell silent. If Jiang Gong had said this, he would have dismissed it and thought that the orangutan was a fake. However, Xixing Hou told the truth. In prison, Xixing Hou ordered that his legitimate son not be allowed to intercede for him.
, and the descendants of the Imperial Clan behind him are not allowed to interfere.
Of course, if Yao Yun, an outsider, acted for Xixinghou, it would be a different situation. No matter how stubborn Xixinghou was, he could not be an ungrateful person.
When someone saves you, you turn around and blame others for not saving you.
Si Tu Xinghou looked at Yao Yun with a complicated expression. After a while he said: "Yao Yun, thank you!"
Yao Yun was stunned for a moment, but quickly waved his hand and smiled.
"Alas~"
The Marquis of Xixing sighed heavily: "It is too difficult to be a human being. It is too difficult to achieve great freedom and freedom. Life is like drowning in a sea of mud. There are too many involvements. You can only sink step by step. The more you struggle, the more you sink.
deep;
I originally wanted to achieve self-improvement, but the strong men in the clan have withered away, so I can’t let go, so I need to leave this useful body to use my remaining energy.”
After saying this, Marquis Xixing fell silent, with a complicated look on his face and an inner struggle.
Yao Yun could more or less understand the contradictions and struggles in Marquis Xixing's heart, which was like a "mid-life crisis" in the secular world. The fetters of family, responsibilities and responsibilities bound his hands and feet, and he could no longer do whatever he wanted as before.
"Si Tu, although you are young, you can still understand. Since you have made up your mind and the emperor has also convicted you, why do you have to worry... Come on, come on, drink~"
Si Tu Xinghou didn't say much, he raised his white porcelain wine glass to drink with Yao Yun.
Perhaps neither of them wanted to mention the matter again, and the topic soon fell on Yao Yun.
"Marquis Xi, I have heard Quanzi mention it before the emperor asked you to guard the Southern Wilderness. The emperor and the princes did this in a very unethical and heart-warming way."
Yao Yun didn't say anything. Was he feeling cold? He was sure that he had tried his best before and kicked him away when it came time to fight for the victory. No one would remain indifferent to this.
After Xixing Hou finished his cup, he looked at Yao Yun and said sincerely: "But... Xihou, I am not speaking for the heaven. This matter is not a bad thing for you. A tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."
In other words, your contribution this time is too great and your light is too dazzling. No one from the emperor or the princes wants to give birth to such a powerful prince.
This time, the always fair old Situ did not stand up to speak for you, which shows that you have already reached the top of the princes. If you become stronger, you will break the rules, which is not a good thing for you."
When saying this, Marquis Xixing seemed a little cautious, fearing that Yao Yun was young and energetic and would not be able to listen to unfavorable advice, so he continued:
"The position of the Son of Heaven belongs to you alone. You only need to hibernate and practice for as long as dozens of years at most, and at least more than ten years at least. You will surely become the common master of the world!"
"Situ, I understand!"
Yao Yun chuckled, he had figured out these principles before.
I understand, but he won't just sit back and let others decide his fate. Who knows if Di Mu will abide by the agreement and pass the throne of emperor to him? If the emperor feints, then he will become a big joke.
It is more reassuring to have the initiative in your own hands.
As for the hidden rules of Zhu Xia Dynasty?
When his fists are big, his words will follow the law. His words are iron law!
Situ Xinghou saw that Yao Yun was acting like a normal person, and he was immediately stunned. His stomach was full of comfort, and he held back all his words of comfort. He was stunned and speechless.
After a long while, Xixing Hou then smiled and said: "Xihou, I am worrying too much. It is really not easy for you to have such magnanimity at such a young age. If I were young, I would probably do it in a fit of anger.
Stupid thing."
Yao Yun smiled slightly, but did not explain that he was not willing to be suppressed, but that he would develop underground and become a blockbuster.
Yao Yun's calm demeanor and his calm demeanor appealed to the Marquis of Xixing, but because he was too calm and free, the Marquis of Xixing fell silent.
"Hmm? Marquis Xixing, do you have something on your mind?"
Si Tu Xinghou showed a look of struggle on his face. After a long while, he squeezed out a sentence: "Xihou, it is important to hibernate and cultivate, but it is absolutely necessary to strengthen your own ambition."
Yao Yun was startled. The words of Marquis Xixing were quite contradictory. He had previously been advised to lie dormant and keep a low profile and not try to continue to develop and expand the Xi Kingdom in order to avoid ostracizing the world. The next moment, he was told to forge ahead and strengthen himself.
He was very sure that the so-called strengthening of Xixing Hou was not only his cultivation, but also the power under his command.
No prince in the world wants to see the birth of an unparalleled vassal state. As a vested interest, Marquis Xixing said these words to him, which is thought-provoking.
"Xixinghou, what do you mean...the emperor may not necessarily pass the throne to me...?"
Marquis Xixing's face was full of struggle. If it were before, Yao Yun was an old friend in his eyes, and he appreciated him quite a bit, and would give him as much care as he could, but nothing more.
But this time when he was in trouble, Yao Yun took action and went all over the place to save him, which he had to accept.
After thinking for a long time, Marquis Xixing sighed and said:
"Now all the ancient barbarian countries in the four directions have the training method of the elite masters of the fifth grade. The world is in turmoil. The next generation of emperor must be a true genius. Looking at the princes of all Xia, you, Xihou, are undoubtedly ranked first.
In the first sequence, the emperor has no choice but to pass you on!"
Yao Yun was stunned and quickly heard the voice of Xixing Hou's words:
"What you mean is that as long as the ancient barbarian countries in the four directions are still there, the position of emperor will definitely be lonely. But once the Xia sweep across all directions and unify the four seas, it will not be so important to whom the position of emperor is passed on?
The Marquis of Xixing nodded slightly: "With all the birds in the bow, there is no chance of hunting, so there is no need for a strong bow. All it needs is to look good and be recognized by the nobles!"
Yao Yun was startled, and his whole body seemed to be awakened by someone. This was something he had not thought of. The whole world seeks talents and virtues, but this "both ability and political integrity" is not judged by the common people, but by the major imperial clans and princes from all sides.
Judgmental.
"Been taught a lesson!"
Yao Yun saluted the Marquis of Xixing sincerely. He knew very well that from the standpoint of the Marquis of Xixing, he shouldn't have said these words, but he still said it!
"Marquis Xi, don't try to offend me. You are just a fan of the authorities. You will figure it out later."
After saying that, the Marquis of Xixing said something else.
"Marquis Xi, I have committed a heinous crime and should be punished according to law. Do you know why the emperor has not taken action?"
Yao Yun narrowed his eyes and asked, "Isn't it because Di Mu is yearning for old feelings and can't bear to kill you?"
Marquis Xixing shook his head and did not answer, but said to Yao Yun enigmatically:
"Xihou, if one day the emperor abdicates the position of emperor to you, don't imitate Emperor Mu and pretend to abdicate the position of emperor to emperor Qi. I understand that you are determined to avenge your father, but remember my advice, Qian
Don't try it!
Don't ask me why, I've already said everything I can.
Let’s talk today, I don’t know when we will see you again, please take care of yourself.”
After saying that, Marquis Xixing drank the last glass of wine, and finally disappeared into the pavilion with a sway.
Yao Yun was still thinking about Xixinghou's words, but when he reacted, Xixinghou had disappeared from his sight.
Yao Yun cast [Li Zhu Zhiming] and saw that the Marquis of Xixing had boarded the prison cart and was urging the soldiers escorting him to set off.
Outside the pavilion, beside the ancient road, Yao Yun stood looking into the distance, with the autumn wind blowing and his clothes fluttering.
Yao Yun did not catch up to the Marquis of Xixing to ask what was going on. Seeing that the Marquis of Xixing was so taboo, he was obviously in a dilemma. If he chased after him and asked, there would be no results.
It's just...what secret is hidden behind Xixing Hou's clueless advice?