There are stars and a bright moon at night, and the earth is as cold as day. Looking down at the valley from a high place, it is like a big dark mouth opening in the moonlight, swallowing up the energy of heaven and earth. Lanruo Temple in the valley stands quietly, without a trace of sound, even if
Occasionally, insects chirp, but I can't bear to disturb this place for a moment.
The moonlight was blocked by the high cliffs, and Lanruo Temple was in darkness. The shadows of the trees in front of the temple danced with the wind, making a whistling sound. Against the background of several new tombs, it made people feel frightened.
There is a bright oil lamp in the darkness, shining tenaciously and alone. Its existence gives life to the spark of Lanruo Temple. Its existence also tells the world that there is still life here, there is still vitality, and there is still life here.
future.
Huang Shan and Ying Wen sat facing the candlelight, Ying Wen lowered his hands and said nothing, but Huang Shan felt that there was a strange feeling in his heart. He always felt that there was something weird about Ying Wen in front of him, but he couldn't explain it.
What exactly went wrong? Where is the blame?
Maybe there are too many things going on recently, so let everyone change their mood anytime and anywhere. Huangshan can only tell himself this, because changes in things will affect his mood, and changes in mood will affect everything.
"Uncle," Huangshan finally broke the silence: "The road ahead will be difficult and dangerous. I want to know what your plans are now. No matter what your plans are, my nephew will definitely accompany you on this journey."
Ying Wen raised his head, clasped his palms together, silently recited the Buddha's name and asked: "Xian Nephew, what kind of plan do you want me to make? Do you want to ask me whether I want to restore the country or die in the mountains?"
Huang Shan choked for words for a moment. Ying Wen's question was really what he wanted to ask, but there were some words that he couldn't say, and it was difficult to say them. He would only believe the words that came from Ying Wen's mouth.
When Ying Wen saw that Huangshan was silent, he thought to himself and said: "The world says that gods are good, but only the fame can't be forgotten. Where are the generals and generals in ancient and modern times? The tombs are piled with grass. The world says that gods are good, but gold and silver can't be forgotten.
No. In the end, the dynasty only regrets that there are not many people to gather, and it is too late to close its eyes. The world says that the emperor is good, and the gold, silver, and dignitaries are all there. Until one day, when the fire breaks out, who will know that the world will be in ruins? "
"Whether it is swordsmanship, peace, wealth, or power, it is all in vain and fleeting. There is no long life in this world. It is also a legend that Peng Zu lived eight hundred years. Everyone will die one day. Really
By this day, it’s not just a pile of withered bones? So, if you ask me what my plans are, I can only say this.”
Seeing Huang Shan's confusion, Ying Wen sighed and asked, "Do you want to hear me tell a story?"
Huang Shan nodded, and Ying Wen immediately started talking. Listening to Ying Wen's story, Huang Shan became more and more surprised, and felt more and more that the world was like this.
"When Emperor Taizu was still King of Wu, his late father was the crown prince of Wu. In order to train the crown prince, Taizu asked him to read, learn calligraphy, and learn words of help for the world, so that he could establish peace and establish the country. Later, he went on expeditions everywhere, and Taizu took the crown prince with him.
By your side."
"The birth of subsequent princes could not make Taizu change his original intention of establishing the eldest son as heir. In ancient times, many people who abolished the eldest son and established the younger son perished. Taizu knew this very well. Fortunately, the prince also worked hard and was a good man.
He is a benevolent person, so he often quarrels with Taizu."
"After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, the conquests from all directions gradually became peaceful, and it was necessary to organize the dynasty when the world was settled. The troops raised by Taizu were old,
They are all Huaixi nobles. In order to prevent the Ming Dynasty from conquering the country like the Huang Chao Uprising and being unable to control the country, Taizu began to govern the country with culture and gradually reduce the power of the Huaixi nobles."
"It wasn't until later that Taizu became seriously ill and his suspicions became worse after he recovered. He was afraid that one day after the funeral, the prince would be weak and unable to express his kindness and power to these Huaixi nobles, so he raised his butcher knife and began to kill the heroes. Prince Consort Duwei
Starting with Ouyang Lun, followed by Lan Yu, Hu Weiyong, Li Shanchang and other civil and military officials, tens of thousands were killed for violating the law."
"The prince fought hard and couldn't bear to kill, so he argued with Taizu again. Taizu picked up the thorns on the ground and wiped off all the thorns on the thorns with his hands. The prince was frightened, so Taizu said: 'I will wipe off these thorns.
, so that you won’t be hurt by the stabbing when you hold it.’ After that, the prince was often bedridden when he thought about killing too much.”
"However, the prince did not wait for the day when he held the thorn stick in his hand. One day, he fell into the water in a trance. He became ill and finally passed away in the East Palace. Before his death, the prince tried hard to persuade his fourth brother, King Yan, to become the prince, but Taizu refused and said
The act of abolishing the eldest son and establishing a younger one would be a hidden danger for the Ming Dynasty. So Taizu made his eldest son and eldest grandson the crown prince, the eldest grandson of the emperor."
"The emperor's eldest grandson was young and weak, and was afraid that he would not be qualified, so he petitioned for derogation many times, and Taizu rejected it many times. Suddenly one day, Taizu fell seriously ill, and secretly recalled his four sons in a trance, confessing that he wanted them to assist the emperor's eldest grandson.
.The fourth son knelt on the ground, burst into tears, and vowed to assist the emperor's eldest grandson throughout his life."
"The fourth son said so, but he secretly recruited dead soldiers from the Jianghu to flood the military camp, and sent people from the Jianghu to assassinate the emperor's eldest grandson many times, and almost succeeded several times. Later, the emperor's eldest grandson encountered danger again when he went out. At a critical moment, he
A young man suddenly appeared like a god and resolved the crisis."
"Later, the emperor's eldest grandson and this young man cherished each other and became brothers of the opposite sex. This young man ran around for his adopted brother and finally died in the Fengyun Villa of Yuanzhou Prefecture."
Huang Shan was shocked: Isn't this the master he's talking about? The emperor's eldest grandson is Ying Wen, and he didn't expect it to be like this. The fourth son, King Yan, shouted allegiance while secretly cultivating his strength.
He is a villain, but it is precisely such a villain who now sits high in the temple and dominates the world.
While Huangshan secretly sighed at the unfairness of fate, he secretly gnashed his teeth at what Zhu Di had done. At the same time, he was more angry and sympathetic to Yingwen, and he did not admire his master's deeds.
Ying Wen paused and then said: "After Taizu passed away, there were two voices in the court. One thought that the emperor's eldest grandson ascended the throne, obeying both God's will and Taizu's will. Another voice thought that the Ming Dynasty
Although the country had been established for decades, there were still troubles from the Northern Yuan Dynasty outside the country, and a prince with both civil and military talents needed to take over the throne. At that time, the fourth son, King Yan, had the highest voice, so the imperial court wrote to King Yan, also mentioning this matter.
"
"The King of Yan strongly opposed being the emperor, and tried his best to make the emperor's eldest grandson the emperor. He wrote many letters in tears to show his loyalty. He even scolded those who tried to persuade him to join. So the emperor's eldest grandson ascended the throne, but later...
When the king of Yan raised his troops and entered the palace, you must know what happened next."
Huangshan was shocked. He did not expect that things would be so twists and turns, nor did he expect that the then King of Yan, Zhu Di, would be so mean and do such a thing. Since he wanted the throne, the imperial court also gave him the throne.
Why does he pretend to refuse the truth?
Rebellion? There is also the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunzhen, who is pinched and pinched among these people and has almost no autonomy.
Ying Wen immediately stood up, looked out the window at the deep canyon, and sighed: "He is indeed the emperor of the ages. This thing is not mine in the first place, it should be his. I have no other requirements, I can give you anything."
He even included my life, if my death would free him from worries."
"But he must tell me why he did what he did. I think as long as he tells me the truth, I will forgive him. Otherwise, even if I die, I will not forgive him."
Only then did Huang Shan realize that there was a huge misunderstanding. Ying Wen only wanted to get the answer from Zhu Di himself, but Zhu Di thought that Ying Wen's existence would make him worry about his future. Ying Wen is worthy of being a loyal person, even if
Even though he was in such a desolate state, he still thought about family ties and the Zhu family's empire.
But what if there is a misunderstanding? Now the whole world has not concluded the news that Emperor Jianwen is still alive. After Wang Yingchen, Lanruo Temple will inevitably spread throughout the world. But by that time, will there be more people in the world to kill him or to protect him?
How many people does he have? There are also Jinyiwei, all of whom are fierce characters.
As for Zhu Di, even if the information about Emperor Jianwen spreads all over the world, he will not kill him openly, but will definitely do it secretly. Overtly and secretly, Ying Wen is in many dangers. And the opportunity that allows them to face each other face to face is
It's very small, so this will only make a knot in the throat between the uncle and nephew.
Of course, there are two ways for his uncle and nephew to meet: one is that the prince is now supervising the country, and if Zhu Di can set up an ambush along the road when he sends troops to conquer or returns in triumph, there may be a chance. The other is to take the initiative to enter the palace and explain everything.
But both of them are surrounded by dangers, making it difficult to reach the sky.
The world has been stabilized and there can be no more fighting. Judging from Ying Wen's words, he can make any sacrifices as long as it is conducive to the permanent stability of the Zhu family. Perhaps as long as Zhu Di admits his mistake personally, everything will be easier to handle.
Yes! Going to the capital, to the palace, at least from the current point of view, this is the best, safest and most risk-controllable way. The only important thing is when to go, how to go, and how to ensure confidentiality along the way.
heavy.
So Huangshan asked Ying Wen in a soft voice: "Uncle, my nephew has a bold idea. If I can let your uncle and nephew meet each other, and also let him apologize to you personally, will you give up everything?"
Ying Wen glanced at Huang Shan meaningfully and said nothing. Huang Shan immediately said: "Uncle, you can rest assured that my nephew will protect you. If you have to die, my nephew will die in front of you like my master."
.”
Ying Wen shook his head. He knew that Huangshan was very sincere, and he also knew that Huangshan would definitely do what he said. However, he might have seen through it a lot after becoming a Buddha, or he might be a lot more indifferent.
"No, no, no," Ying Wen said hurriedly: "No more people can die, really no more people can die. Many people have died for the sake of the throne. If another person dies, it will be my sin. If so.
"Even if I eat fast and chant Buddha's name every day, I still can't get rid of the sins in my heart."
Huangshan was confused. He really didn't know what to do at this time. Maybe everyone needs time. That's fine, let's just let it go. Why not let it go for the time being and keep him safe first?