Cha Shiyin was not trying to raise his own worth or make false threats, he really had no interest in helping the royal family.
The way of heaven is unkind, the way of heaven has no relatives, and the way of heaven is selfless.
The long period of time has long since washed away Cha Shiyin's "benevolence" to the point where even though he still considers himself a human being, he can no longer regard other Huiyao people as compatriots.
In his eyes, except for the oath made thousands of years ago and that distant obsession, there is nothing in the world worth his concern. There is no difference between the Huiyao people and the barbarians. Even if he has a better impression of the Huiyao people, but a name
The thick barrier of 'years' has long stood between him and all mortals, and no one in this world can understand him.
Time is the elixir that heals all scars and the poison that kills all emotions.
Honor and disgrace, pity, passion, love, friendship, passion, sense of justice, supreme power... These mortal desires cannot restrain him in the slightest. For two thousand years, Cha Shiyin has been an emperor and killed pigs.
In the Red Dream Place, I have been greeting guests, I have been a beggar with a bamboo stick, I have had unforgettable love affairs, and I have wasted decades of my life just to satisfy the heroic spirit in my heart because of a promise.
He was also a knight who promised to kill people for justice, a politician who cared about the country and the people, the husband of a virtuous wife, and a gentleman who taught people; he was also a gang leader who ruled the underground world, a calculating profiteer, and a sex star with many wives and concubines.
ghost……
It’s not that Cha Shiyin became ruthless because he claimed to be superior to others, but that time made him superior and he had to become ruthless. If he wasn’t ruthless, how could he face the death of countless relatives and friends; if he wasn’t ruthless, how could he go through thousands of
The separation of joys and sorrows, life and death; if he is not ruthless, how can he accept that he is also a garbage who cannot change the world?
The reason why Cha Shiyin scolded him so freely just now is because he had scolded himself over and over again during countless painful nights of confession thousands of years ago.
Yes, these rulers are rubbish and trash, but why is his immortal Cha Shiyin not rubbish, trash, and mediocre people just living an ignoble existence?
It's just that Cha Shiyin has long recognized the cruelty of reality and accepted the fact that he is powerless.
He is an immortal person, an unkind person, a person without relatives, and a selfless person, but after all, he is a human being, not a god, nor a god.
He can't save everyone, justice pales in front of time, and pity can only make an insignificant cry under the torment of fate.
One thousand and two hundred years ago, the prince of the East Palace was poisoned for no apparent reason. The emperor was furious and laid down millions of corpses. The whole family cried and cried all the way. Everyone in Yanjing mourned, every household wailed, and Cha Shiyin watched; seven hundred and eighty years
A while ago, the Three Parties were in chaos and brought troops into the capital. Tens of thousands of troops fought wantonly in Yanjing, and the people were ravaged. Cha Shiyin watched; four hundred and fifty years ago, the Demon Queen was in chaos, and the treacherous prime minister was in charge of the government, and the people of the world were in dire straits.
, Cha Shiyin looked at it.
It's not that he is unwilling to save people, but he can only save a small number of people, and should most of the others die? Whether they survive depends on whether they are lucky enough to meet Cha Shiyin?
unfair.
This is unfair.
So Cha Shiyin chose to withdraw himself, calmly examine the sufferings of the world, and watch mortals accept the fair trial of fate. Maybe the first time he watched was just because of laziness, because he was dejected, because he was in a bad mood, but once Cha Shiyin chose to sit down
In the spectator's seat, he could never leave.
Because at that moment, he discovered that this was the only fairness he could give.
Because at that moment, he discovered that he was not human at all.
He is just an alien in human skin, a god whose conscience has not yet been wiped out, a powerless god, and an observer walking in the long river of time. The long years have turned him into an inhuman existence, and he can no longer
Feeling compassion for any living creature, you can also calmly watch them go to the fairest fate - death.
Ming Jiejin's speculation is just the tip of the iceberg. Life is worse than death for Cha Shiyin. In fact, it is the happiness he desires. But what is really cruel and sad is that Cha Shiyin unknowingly accepted his own changes and took the initiative to enter the world of no one.
No one travels with me, and this is a lonely journey with no end.
Back to the present.
Since he chose to sit on the sidelines at the beginning, he has no reason to take action now. To him, the people of Yanjing now are no more noble or noble than they were four hundred years ago, seven hundred years ago, or twelve hundred years ago.
important.
Those people back then were lost in the wheel of history, so why are you worthy of my saving?
Facing Cha Shiyin's unfathomable eyes, everyone looked at each other in confusion. Ming Chaoyan raised his hand cautiously and asked: "Um, shouldn't the sword holder have to obey the royal family's orders?"
"Theoretically, troops from outside areas should not enter the capital without mobilization orders." Cha Shiyin said with a smile: "How to make others obey your orders is a knowledge that emperors of all ages have been unable to exhaust."
"What's more, the Sword-bearing lineage has an equal relationship with the royal family. Unless the holy sword is hanging in the air, the Sword-holding lineage will not appear in front of the royal family. Let me think about the record of the last time the Sword-holding lineage came into contact with the royal family...
…It was already five hundred years ago.”
"So, do you want to hear interesting answers from us before you are willing to die?"
Everyone looked at Mingyue Yan in horror, but Mingyue Yan did not have the slightest scruple and said coldly: "It was your idea to fight for the sword, right? Although Sister Shuangli said that you wanted to protect us, but in the
It seems to me that you don’t have a protective heart, but the reason why you hold the sword hunt is more because you think it’s ‘interesting’, right?”
"It is indeed a carnival under the moon." Cha Shiyin said with a smile: "His insight is really outstanding."
"Moonlight banquet?" Everyone blinked.
Mingyue Yan was confused: "Have you... read my book?"
"I have collected every single one of your works. I even bought a few for Shirobako to use as a library. The borrowing volume is also good." Cha Shiyin said: "The Banquet under the Moon is beautifully written, with delicate emotions, and the plot is very direct and exciting.
, can be said to be the most surprising author in recent years - if you are willing to write some more popular novels, you will surely become a famous literary giant."
The sisters couldn't help laughing, some because they knew Mingyue Yan wrote pornographic books, and some simply laughed at Mingyue Yan's pen name.
Mingyue Yan was completely disappointed. She actually revealed her evil and crazy pen name in front of several elders. Even if they had not read it, but after a little investigation, they would definitely know that she had written novels such as "Celebrity Collection".
!
What is social death? This is social death!
"You are right. The main reason why I held the Sword Hunting Competition is that I think it is very interesting."
Cha Shiyin sat next to the chair and said calmly: "It is indeed a very happy thing to watch you young people studying, falling in love, and squandering your youth on campus."
"But not everything can be happy or interesting." Ming Taolang bravely looked at Cha Shiyin: "We are no longer children."
"Growing up doesn't mean sacrifice."
"But when you grow up, you have to take on more responsibilities." Ming Qingyun, who was rubbing the ocelot's head, said: "I am also very scared. I also want to continue going to school tomorrow, playing with my classmates, chatting with the scabbard... But if you need me Contribute my own strength, and after hesitating, I will probably accept my fate resolutely."
"No one is born to save others."
"But no innocent person should accept the trampling of fate as a matter of course." Ming Dailan took a deep breath and asked loudly: "Sword holder, why are you unwilling to save Yanjing? You hate ordinary people in Yanjing. ?"
"No, I don't hate them." Cha Shiyin glanced at Ling Jiangli and others: "I don't even hate you who are incompetent. Incompetent is not a derogatory term, it is just a neutral judgment, which is not enough to arouse my disgust. "
"That--"
"You don't hate the distance you like, but there is a long distance." Ming Shuiyun said: "You really have no reason to save those strangers you have never met, so you want to find a reason to save from us."
"The answer is correct." Cha Shiyin smiled and said: "Then we should get to the point - first of all, who among you is willing to take over this mess and become the Queen of Beacon in troubled times?"
No one answered.
"Then ask the other way around - who wouldn't want to?"
No one responded either.
"Neither forward nor backward, to be honest, this is quite a deduction. But after all, this is a life-long decision, and I can understand your hesitation." Cha Shiyin gently touched the holy sword Huiyao and asked: "Then let Let me help you make a decision."
"In Taolang Palace, you can only live in the imperial court, immersed in the ocean of memorials all day long, overwhelmed by countless state affairs every day, and every move will affect the fate of countless people. Do you feel happy about this kind of life? Is it interesting?"
Ming Taolang was slightly startled and remained silent.
"Although we are no longer children, fun is still the first rule for our actions. You are not the kind of caged bird that can live in the sky. You have a destiny that is more suitable for you." Cha Shiyin smiled.
"Dailan Palace, if you become the emperor, then it will be your turn to protect that boy Mietang Ya. Fighting for power, intrigues, and intrigues. These political struggles can easily make people grow old. If you don't believe me, look at the difference in appearance between the principal and the chief assistant. ."
Ming Dailan subconsciously glanced at Cha Huan and Ling Jiangli. Cha Huan raised her head proudly, while Ling Jiangli's face was expressionless, but she was still frightened and quickly shook her head.
"Being a carefree and beautiful girl who doesn't want to work hard and wants to be happy is a great ambition. Please continue to persevere." Cha Shiyin raised his eyebrows: "You do have the capital to be carefree. I believe Mietang Ya will be able to do it with him." Before he dies, he will not let you frown."
"Qingyun Palace, Yanjing is not a good place to raise a leopard cat. I think Feng Lu gave you this kitten because he knew about your calm and uncontroversial temperament, so that it can bite those who dare to bully you. Villain."
Ming Qingyun slightly chinned his head and said, "I'm really not suitable...I'm quitting."
Cha Shiyin looked at Mingyue Banquet.
"Moon Banquet Palace, Thousand Faces of Transforming Water, must have been taken away by the sea barbarians."
Mentioning the corpse-less Thousand Faces, Mingyue Yan couldn't help but her eyes turned red, she rubbed her eyes and asked, "What do you want to say?"
"Although it was an unintentional act, the mark of the Holy Sword connected you and the Queen of Thousand Faces, and also engraved an undetectable imprint on the water of transformation. In other words, although the water of transformation can be ever-changing, with the help of the Holy Sword
With the connection of the mark, you may be able to find the sea barbarian who took the water of transformation among the crowd——"
"I will recycle the water of transformation." Mingyue Yan said: "His relics must not be taken away by those barbarians."
"That's good. If the Huiyao people get the water of transformation, they will be committing crimes, defrauding money and sex at most. However, if the barbarians get the water of transformation, they will have the opportunity to steal Huiyao's latest technology, and even steal human beings."
The high-level people are selling the country to make peace with the barbarians... Even if you don't go to recover it, the sword-wielding lineage will send someone to recover it."
Cha Shiyin looked at Ming Chaoyan: "Chaoyan Palace, don't force yourself, just close your eyes and take a nap. You are still growing, and you have nothing to do here."
Ming Chaoyan nodded with relief, and closed her eyes directly against the bookshelf next to her. After a while, her breathing calmed down - she stayed up all night last night, which was very exhausting for the fifteen-year-old her.
"Then, in this way...only Shuangli Palace, which is favored by the royal court, and Shuiyun Palace, which ranks first in points, are left."
Cha Shi lowered his eyelids and said, "Honestly, no matter who among you ascends to the supreme position, I can accept it... Shuangli Palace, are you interested in creating a miracle to save the world?"
"Ah?" Ming Shuangli seemed to have been wandering around. He raised his head as if he had just woken up from a dream, but quickly lowered his head again not knowing what he was thinking.
Cha Shiyin didn't say anything, but made Jiang Li and other cabinet ministers look strange. However, the Empress Dowager didn't say anything, so they could only hold it in.
Cha Shiyin was not in a hurry and waited quietly for Ming Shuangli's reply. After several minutes, Ming Shuangli asked in a low voice: "What will happen if no one is in charge of the holy sword Hui Yao?"
"The troops from the fifth district invaded the capital, and there may not be many casualties at first. Even the troops from the outer districts did not commit any crimes, giving people the illusion that they were just here to uphold justice." Ling Jiangli said calmly: "But after all, they are not here to do it.
Charity, but fighting for power and gaining access to the throne, will soon lead to mutual conquests and fights."
"Once a fight breaks out, their friendly mask will no longer be able to be worn. The soldiers will not be able to tell whether you are an enemy soldier or a civilian, let alone a private house or an enemy fortification. Yanjing will be burned to the ground, and countless people will be treated as if they were grassroots.
The soldiers were wiped out, the bustling streets turned into battlefields, and the ponds were filled with corpses."
"Those people from outside the area will not cherish this thousand-year-old capital, let alone pity the compatriots living here. In order to prevent the revival of the royal family, they will first raise their butcher's knife against the royal family..."
"Okay, Ling Shoufu." Cha Shiyin said, "Is it fun to scare a child?"
Ling Jiangli did not refute and stayed aside in silence.
"If no one lifts the holy sword, will Yanjing become miserable?" Ming Shuangli murmured.
Cha Shiyin: "Yes."
"Will the imperial court be destroyed?"
"yes."
"The royal family will be... massacred?"
"yes."
“Will Kinki become a war zone?”
"yes."
"The world will never be peaceful again?"
"There will be no peace for twenty years."
Ming Shuangli clenched the crazy mask in his hand, his expression extremely tangled and painful: "I, I..."
She bit her lip and lowered her head heavily: "I'm sorry!"
Cha Shiyin shook his head: "No one needs to apologize for not being brave enough."
"It's not that I'm not brave, I, I'm just..." Ming Shuangli was speechless, looking like he was unable to speak.
Cha Shiyin felt something in his heart and looked at Cha Huan. The old principal said: "Niruo has been wearing the mask of madness for too long and was ravaged and unable to resist. Although he was rescued, his spirit was too deeply corroded by the mask of madness and he was half-mad and half-awake.
.Only when Shuangli Palace is by his side will he calm down and regain his senses."
"Perhaps it takes more courage to survive for one person than to sacrifice for many people." Cha Shiyin said calmly: "You don't live to see people you don't even know applauding you. The people you love in this world
Although there are not many, there are also very few people who love you."
Although Ming Shuangli was still a little confused, his eyes showed firmness and he nodded lightly.
"In this case, the pressure will all fall on you, Shuiyungong."
Cha Shiyin looked at Ming Shuiyun: "Besides you, there is no other candidate."
