Chapter 534: Do Me One Last Favor

The moment Xu Ming stepped into the imperial study, the first thing he saw was a middle-aged man with white hair.

The words "white hair" and "middle-aged man" should perhaps not appear on the same person.

But that's the way it is.

The reason why he had a head full of white hair was simply because Emperor Wu had not much time left to live.

However, because he was responsible for the fate of the country, Emperor Wu's face did not look very old and was no different from before.

But the presence of such a middle-aged man with a head full of white hair gives people a stronger sense of oppression than before.

All this sense of oppression comes from the destiny of the Wu State.

If other cultivators in the Ascended Realm were to enter the palace again now, Emperor Wu could easily kill them.

"Your Majesty, I, Xu Ming, pay my respects to you."

Xu Ming walked up to Emperor Wu and bowed deeply.

Emperor Wu raised his head, looked at Xu Ming, and said with a smile: "Master Xu is here."

"Lord Xu, there is no need to be polite. Just sit down. Let's just treat this as an ordinary chat between elders and juniors." Emperor Wu's voice sounded very gentle.

"Yes." Xu Ming stood up and sat on the chair next to the imperial study.

"Your Majesty, is your body okay?" Xu Ming asked.

Emperor Wu smiled and said, "It's OK. I can still live for at least five or six years. If I'm lucky, I can live for eight years. These years are enough for me to do something."

"."Xu Ming didn't know how to respond.

Looking at Emperor Wu's appearance, Xu Ming felt a sense of sadness that a hero has grown old.

How lucky the Wu State was to have such a prime minister and such an emperor.

But how sad was the Wu Kingdom?

After the prime minister who was dedicated to the people passed away, Emperor Wu would follow him in a few years.

"Don't feel sad for me. I'm almost 50 now. I can live a few more years, which is enough for me."

Emperor Wu smiled and seemed to be extremely open-minded.

"Before, Mo Chi said to me, everyone has to die, some are heavier than Mount Tai, some are lighter than a feather.

At that time, I just thought that what Mo Chi said made sense.

But now, thinking back on it again, I have a deeper understanding of this sentence, and Mo Chi has been practicing this sentence throughout his life.

There are many things that, as long as you do them, your life will not be in vain. There are many things that, as long as you don’t do them, it doesn’t matter how long you live.”

Xu Ming bowed, and said sincerely and respectfully: "I accept your Majesty's teachings."

"Ahem." Emperor Wu drank a cup of tea, put it down, and looked at Xu Ming kindly, "Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm sure you have a lot of questions in your mind, Xu Ming. Just ask directly. Today, no matter what it is, I will answer it for you."

Xu Ming raised his head and looked directly into the eyes of Emperor Wu. The Emperor Wu just had a smile on his face, a calm expression that did not seem to show any scheming at all.

In fact, the so-called cunning and scheming are simply a lack of strength, which is supplemented by other things. It is actually a manifestation of insecurity.

But now, Emperor Wu has become an emperor of all ages.

Whether it was Emperor Wu's prestige or the current strength of the Wu Kingdom, Emperor Wu did not need to engage in any conspiracy or intrigue.

The current Emperor Wu is the God of the Wu Kingdom. All conspiracies and intrigues are unnecessary for him.

Moreover, in the previous battle in the palace, many officials who were fence-sitters were all eliminated.

The current Wu State can truly be described as one that was destroyed and then rebuilt.

It’s just a pity that Prime Minister Xiao passed away.

"Your Majesty and Mr. Xiao, have you already planned this?" Xu Ming asked.

"Yes."

Emperor Wu nodded, his tone filled with regret for his good friend.

"When Mo Chi was studying at Bailu Academy, he once found me and told me everything. Mo Chi's behavior back then was almost like gambling.

But Mo Chi made the right bet, because I am indeed uncomfortable with those sects.

After that, Mo Chi came back from Bailu Academy and served as prime minister. All the reforms he made undoubtedly enhanced the national destiny of Wu State and prepared for that day.

Otherwise, Wu Kingdom does not have enough national fortune, and even if Mo Chi is at the level of a Confucian sage, he will not be able to achieve his goal.

Not to mention that Mo Chi was not at the level of a Confucian sage at that time.

It was three years ago that Mo Chi entered the realm of Confucian sage.

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After Mo Chi entered the Confucian Sage Realm, in order to protect Mo Chi and to lull the court and the people of the world into submission, I pretended to be on guard against Mo Chi, and seemed to be on good terms with him, but in fact, we both knew what the other party was trying to do."

Xu Ming nodded.

What Emperor Wu said was actually almost the same as what Xu Ming had been thinking in the yard these days.

There are also many spies from the sects in the court.

If Emperor Wu and Mr. Xiao had always had a very good relationship, everyone would be on guard, but expressing the contradiction appropriately could paralyze the other party.

"Then I wonder what Your Majesty will do from now on?"

The current Wu Kingdom is already a brand new Wu Kingdom, and Emperor Wu still has a few years to set the tone for this brand new Wu Kingdom.

Emperor Wu smiled and said, "Mo Chi and I are not just thinking about guarding this one acre and three mu of land. It won't be long before Wu Kingdom will expand its territory.

As for where the territory of Wu State will eventually extend, I don’t know.

But it is conceivable that other human dynasties are now very afraid of our Wu Kingdom, and may already be discussing joining forces.

But before that, I have to establish the position of Crown Prince first."

"What does your majesty mean?" Xu Ming knew what Emperor Wu was talking about.

Emperor Wu only has one flesh and blood. If he appoints a crown prince at this time, it means "Yes, it is Yan Han." Emperor Wu nodded, "Before that, I still need to lay the groundwork step by step and take my time, but after this is done, no one will dare to oppose me. Yan Han will be the next monarch of Wu State!"

"Xu Ming, I know you still have a lot to do. I also know that you and Yan Han have been through life and death together. Although you are not husband and wife, you are better than husband and wife.

I will not force you to stay in Wu State. You have done a lot for Wu State.

But, Xu Ming, can you promise me one thing? "

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. If it is something I can do, I will do my best until my death!" Xu Ming stood up and said to Emperor Wu.

Emperor Wu nodded:

“Yanhan is also a very stubborn person.

If one day, after I am gone, Yan Han faces life and death, I hope you can keep her safe. "

(End of this chapter)