"No!"
"I can die, and even my disciple can die!"
"But that hundred-mile plum grove, that hundred-mile plum blossom, cannot be destroyed!"
Zhou Jingyan put his hands behind his back and said, "Brother Nie, you were the one who wanted to demolish my house first, so why can't I burn yours down?"
Nie Zheng exclaimed loudly, "The Hundred-Mile Plum Forest is a unique and beautiful sight in Southern Zhou!"
Zhou Jingyan said, "Your Majesty, I can bestow titles. I can create beautiful scenery. But from now on, it has nothing to do with you, Nie Zheng!"
As he spoke, Zhou Jingyan raised his hand and slapped Nie Zheng on the forehead.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Jinghuan and Zhou Mobai both broke out in a cold sweat.
They have confirmed that Zhou Jingyan is still the same Zhou Jingyan as before. Not only is he not sick, but he is even more domineering and ruthless than before.
and……
He's actually a grandmaster!
He's a grandmaster who can easily defeat Nie Zheng and Cui Wuming!
Just then, Zhou Jingyan turned around and looked at the two of them.
Almost instinctively, Zhou Jinghuan and Zhou Mobai knelt down at the same time.
"Brother!"
"Father!"
Zhou Jingyan looked at Ming Yingluo and said, "Since you're here, a little longer won't hurt. You can help me clean up the mess. I have some family matters to attend to. Jinghuan, Mobai, come in with me."
Zhou Jinghuan and Zhou Mobai followed Zhou Jingyan into the palace with trepidation.
Seeing the palace gates tightly shut, everyone held their breath, wondering what would happen to the three of them inside.
All that is known is that when the door reopened, Zhou Jinghuan remained the Grand Commander of Southern Zhou, but Zhou Mobai was officially appointed as the Crown Prince.
Three months later, Zhou Jinghuan passed away.
...
The Feng Jing Rebellion that broke out in the Southern Zhou Dynasty shocked both the Eastern and Western Jing states, and had a particularly significant impact on the central government of both Jing states.
They suddenly realized that the Southern Zhou was not just a sick cat that only knew how to compose poems.
Although this turmoil led to the destruction of Baili Meilin, it also showed that Miaoyin Pavilion was different from what was rumored; in critical moments, it stood on the side of the imperial court.
More importantly, the emperor of Southern Zhou was not a sickly person, but a grandmaster whose strength should not be underestimated!
The more a person can hide their true nature, the greater their ambition.
It seems that Zhou Jingyan also has ambitions to unify the world!
Five years of revival.
Xi Jingwen once again displayed his dragon-slaying prowess, poisoning the young emperor Yuan Zhengzong with a cup of poisoned wine.
Wen Tai and his nephew tore off the fig leaf and stopped supporting the Yuan family to rise to power.
When Wen Tai ascended the throne, he changed the name of the country to Jin and established the capital in Yongliang.
Wen Tai's only son, Wen Yong, was made crown prince, and Wen Hu was appointed Grand General of the State, in charge of all military and political affairs in the court.
This news caused an uproar in Dongjing.
None of the civil and military officials in Dongjing attended the morning court session; instead, they all went to the Zhao residence.
"King Han, this is the perfect opportunity!"
"King of Han, the Great Jing Dynasty has long existed in name only. Now that Wen Tai has set this precedent, we must not fall behind!"
"Lord Yanchuan, you should persuade the King of Han to follow the will of Heaven!"
Zhao Huan and his four sons were sitting in the main hall, which was filled with kneeling civil and military officials. It was as if the Dongjing court had been moved here.
Zhao Zhan said, "Father, I heard that no one went to Tianze Hall for the morning court today. This is the will of the officials and the will of Heaven."
Zhao Huan squinted and asked, "Boss, what do you think of this?"
Zhao Cheng, cracking sunflower seeds, said, "Everyone knows what Wen Tai and his nephew are thinking, but this sudden turn of events is due to the Feng Jing Rebellion. When Southern Zhou was weak, the uncle and nephew still had time to wait, but now Southern Zhou has suddenly turned from a white rabbit into a big bad wolf, and it's still using the name of the Great Jing... or even half of the Great Jing's name. I'm afraid it won't be able to control the situation."
"Big brother is right!"
Zhao Zhan immediately replied, "Leaving aside Hou Cang, the world is now divided into three kingdoms. We have Wen Jin in the west and Nan Zhou in the south. If we continue to use the name Dong Jing, we will be at a disadvantage in terms of momentum. Father, elder brother, make a decision!"
Zhao Huan lay half-reclined in the chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table as he fell into deep thought.
The crowd stopped trying to persuade them and waited silently.
"Wouldn't it be tiring to be an emperor?" Zhao Huan suddenly asked.
Xu Shouli continued, "With great power comes great responsibility. The King of Han must prioritize the well-being of all people."
Zhao Huan said, "But I still have to take care of my grandson."
The officials were speechless.
King of Han...
Do you need someone to take care of your grandchildren?
With just a word from you, countless people would want to help you take care of your grandchildren, and countless others would eagerly offer to be your wet nurses.
At this moment, Zhao Hu walked in and said, "Zhou Chuan and his sister are back."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Cheng stood up, overjoyed, and said, "Quickly, let them in!"
Zhao Hu added, "There's one more person here."
"who?"
"Gong Xue has emerged from seclusion."
"She's a grandmaster?"
"It's done."
"Quickly, invite her in!" Zhao Cheng was both surprised and delighted. He was happy because Gong Xue had become a Grandmaster, and because Gong Xue had come to him after leaving seclusion, which meant she had decided to pledge her loyalty to him.
A moment later, Zhou Chuan, Zhou Nuo, and Gong Xue walked in.
Yang Taozhi and Zhou Chuan exchanged a glance, a complex look appearing in their eyes.
After six years apart, Yang Taozhi seemed to realize that Zhou Chuan had a lot to say to her.
The officials all felt honored to have four masters in the same hall.
"My benefactor!" Zhou Chuan bowed respectfully to Zhao Huan.
"Xiao Chuan, it's good to see you back." Zhao Huan waved to Zhou Chuan, looked at his long hair, and said, "I'm getting old, don't follow my example in the future. Although your style is similar to mine, you're not as handsome as I was when I was young."
Zhou Chuan smiled and said, "Of course, I can't compare to my benefactor."
Zhao Huan asked, "They want me to ascend the throne. What do you think?"
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