Ning Zhuo was still dizzy until he walked out of the palace, but he slowly came to his senses.

After all, although the emperor did not give him detailed explanations, he did not hide anything from him or deceive him.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, "Your Majesty, this is going to make me the biggest enemy of this school of thought in the world!"

He never expected that after living a muddled life, at this age, he would be inexplicably pushed into such a position.

He could almost imagine himself as a person with no background, no origin, and even unable to clearly explain his master.

The fact that he is qualified to be punished is entirely due to Your Majesty's repeated efforts to build up momentum for him.

Otherwise, if he went straight to give a lecture, there would be no one to listen.

The momentum is almost built up now, and the outcome will definitely attract attention.

But once all the schools in the world discover that he is the enemy, it will inevitably be a huge storm for him.

However, while he was trembling in his heart, he couldn't help but feel inexplicably excited.

Even the trembling itself was not clear whether it was due to fear or excitement.

Because the coming storm is indeed terrible, but if he can withstand this storm, then... he will definitely leave his name in history and may even become the founder of a school.

As a scholar who comes from a truly humble family, is there anything more exciting than this?

Anyway, I'm already old. Instead of continuing to live in a daze until I die, I might as well give it a try.

A real man cannot eat from five tripods when he is alive, but he must be cooked in five tripods.

What is there to fear if I die to leave my name in history?

Thinking of this, Ning Zhuo couldn't help but straighten his back, and the whole person seemed to have been reborn in an instant.

Cao Xiong, who was walking beside him to lead the way, suddenly felt something and glanced at him subconsciously. He suddenly felt that the old man seemed to become tall and proud in an instant, and there was no trace of his previous timidity.

I couldn't help but feel surprised, but I thought it was just my own illusion.

Seeing that they had reached Sima Gate, Cao Xiong stopped and bowed, saying, "Mr. Ning, please take your time. We won't see you off any further."

Ning Zhuo glanced at him, then smiled calmly and said, "Thank you, Governor Cao, for your help in seeing me off. Please tell Your Majesty that I will definitely live up to your high expectations."

Cao Xiong was startled for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "We will definitely transfer there."

Ning Zhuo nodded, said no more, and then walked away proudly.

But Cao Xiong was a little dazed looking at his back.

Just at this time, Liu Muzhi and others came riding from a distance, arrived in front of Sima Gate, and dismounted.

Seeing Cao Xiong again, he hurriedly asked, "Lord Cao, where is His Majesty now? Please tell His Majesty that we request an audience!"

Cao Xiong came back to his senses after hearing this. Seeing that it was Liu Muzhi and the others, he couldn't help but smile and said, "So it's Lord Liu and the others."

Then he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, there is no need to report. His Majesty has already given instructions. If you come, please go to the Qinzheng Hall."

Everyone was startled when they heard this, then they all breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and bowed slightly, saying, "In that case, we'll trouble you, Governor Cao, to lead the way!"

"How dare I."

Cao Xiong waved the whisk in his hand and said to everyone, "Please follow me!"

After saying that, he took the lead again.

But this time it was the return trip.

He led everyone all the way to the north study of Qinzheng Hall.

Liu Muzhi and others behind him followed his footsteps closely, but couldn't help but look back.

Kou Zhunren then asked, "Lord Cao, is the person who just left the palace the Mr. Ning?"

Cao Xiong chuckled, "Didn't Lord Kou see it? Why are you asking so much?"

"hehe……"

Kou Zhunren also chuckled and said again, "I just don't know where this Mr. Ning came from. He actually deserves such respect from His Majesty."

Cao Xiong chuckled and said, "I am just a slave, a eunuch, I don't know about these things.

We only know that if Your Majesty tells us to go east, we go east, and if Your Majesty tells us to go west, we go west.

If Lord Kou wants to know, why not ask His Majesty directly?

Seeing Cao Xiong's refusal to budge, Kou Zhunren rolled his eyes secretly, but said, "Lord Cao is indeed loyal and faithful."

Although he was curious and even had some complaints about Mr. Ning, and was somewhat worried that His Majesty would be deceived by flatterers, he also knew that he had to stop at the right time.

I didn't ask any more questions.

Seeing that they had arrived at the Qinzheng Hall, everyone stopped talking.

Cao Xiong waved his whisk again, bent down and said, "Your Majesty, Minister of Agriculture Liu Muzhi, Minister of Rites Kou Zhunren, Minister of the Imperial Household Yu Qian, and Minister of the Imperial Censorate Wang Xuance, among others, request an audience."

A moment later, Zhao Xin's voice was heard from inside, "Please come in!"

"Yes."

Cao Xiong responded with a "yes," then turned to the crowd and said, "Gentlemen, please!"

Everyone then filed in.

As soon as I entered, I saw Zhao Xin sitting at the table, holding a teacup in one hand and a stack of scattered book pages in the other. He sipped the tea slowly while concentrating on flipping through the pages one by one.

Everyone's heart moved.

They hurried forward to pay their respects, "Your Majesty!"

"No need to be polite."

Zhao Xin put down the book, smiled slightly, and said, "No need to be polite." Then he said to Cao Xiong who followed him in, "Please sit down!"

Cao Xiong was well prepared. Upon hearing this, he waved his hand slightly and had his eunuchs bring over a few stools.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After everyone expressed their gratitude, they sat down together.

Just as he was wondering where to start, Zhao Xin asked, "I've been in seclusion for the past two days. Do you all think I'm incompetent and not attending to government affairs?"

Everyone had such hidden worries in their hearts, and they were shocked when they heard this, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you are too serious."

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