Seeing that Zhao Ji's face was as pale as a piece of paper, Zhang Shixun secretly worried for Zhao Ji, fearing that he might have an accident.
He secretly regretted listening to Wang Dong. That guy always did things in a fanciful way and acted on impulse.
Wang Fu was sent away. He seemed to have lost his mind and could only say, "I was so scared!"
Liang Shicheng's pants were wet and there was a puddle of urine under his feet.
Although Li Bangyan pretended to be shocked, his eyes revealed his inner fear. He glanced at the beams and under the desk, fearing that a monster would emerge from these corners.
Gao Qiu's face was a little pale, but he looked calm, at least on the surface.
Only Cai Jing was the most normal among the few people. He sat there calmly, twirling his pale beard in deep thought.
Zhang Shixun couldn't help but feel a little admiration for him.
Old ginger is still spicy. Cai Jing has become very experienced at this age.
It was not a fluke that he had been in power for so many years.
A person who is extremely treacherous and evil must be a person of great wisdom and courage, and must not lack courage.
Several doctors surrounded Zhao Ji in fear and waited for him to finish drinking the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician.
After waiting for a long time, Zhao Ji's expression relaxed a little, and everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Ji waved his hand towards the imperial physician and said, "You guys go out. I feel much better now."
Several doctors bowed and backed out of the study.
"You guys go too. Yuan Chang and I have something to say... Zhang Shixun, you stay."
Liang Shicheng, Li Bangyan and Gao Qiu bowed and walked out of the living room.
Only Zhao Ji, Cai Jing and Zhang Shixun were in the study.
"Shixun, what kind of scene did you just see in the Heavenly Book? It was just like... just like..."
Zhao Ji kept saying "like" for a long time but couldn't explain it clearly.
Zhang Shixun replied, "Your Majesty, I truly do not know the scene in the heavenly book just now. However, I feel it seems to be the underworld... Yes! It is the underworld."
"The underworld."
Zhao Ji recited it silently several times.
Cai Jing spoke up, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid Zhang Shixun is right. In my opinion, the heavenly book reveals to Your Majesty one of the fairyland and the other of the underworld. There seems to be a deep meaning in it, which Your Majesty needs to carefully consider."
Zhang Shixun almost gave Cai Jing a thumbs up.
Damn! That’s awesome.
When Zhao Ji heard Cai Jing's words, his eyes seemed to light up, but then dimmed again: "Could it be that he is saying: If you don't enter the fairyland, you will enter the underworld?"
Zhang Shixun lowered his eyes and remained silent.
Cai Jing said, "Your Majesty is a child of destiny, a rare talent among men. The Heavenly Book has made it clear today, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to comprehend."
"Shixun, I'm feeling very upset and can't think straight for a while. Please help me."
Zhao Ji kept saying "I", which was already a very formal style of speaking in response.
Zhang Shixun carefully considered his tone and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to hear the truth, or do you want to..."
"Of course I want to hear the truth."
Zhang Shixun glanced at Cai Jing furtively and said, "In my humble opinion, the images in the heavenly book carry a strong warning."
"Warning?" The corner of Zhao Ji's mouth twitched.
"Prime Minister Cai just said that on one side is the fairyland, and on the other side is the human world. I think what he said makes a lot of sense. It all depends on what Your Majesty does."
Zhao Ji was extremely confused and looked at Cai Jing for help.
Cai Jing, however, sat with his eyes closed, like an old monk in meditation.
Zhao Ji turned his gaze to Zhang Shixun and said, "So, God is dissatisfied with what I have done."
Zhang Shixun clasped his hands, bowed his head, and said nothing.
Zhao Ji was gifted and his IQ was definitely among the best. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to reach the pinnacle of art and reach a height that others could hardly reach.
Putting aside other things, just talking about his original Slender Gold style of calligraphy, it is also unique, unprecedented and unparalleled. Even in the nearly a thousand years after his death, although there are many people who have learned his calligraphy, only a few can grasp its essence.
Cai Jing said, "Your Majesty, it is time to change your ways."
Zhao Ji was startled, "Cai Qing."
These words carried great weight when spoken by Cai Jing.
It means: Your Majesty, everything you did before was wrong. Now change it and start over.
"I fully agree with what Shixun said just now." Cai Jing opened his eyes, a cold glint in his gaze. "The message conveyed in the Heavenly Book is unmistakable. It shows Your Majesty the scenes of the underworld, full of warnings... Your Majesty, you are the Son of Heaven, appointed by Heaven. You cannot disobey Heaven's will! Otherwise, you will be doomed!"
Zhao Ji shuddered, frightened by Cai Jing's words.
Zhang Shixun was also surprised. Cai Jing's words were too harsh and did not sound like what a minister should say to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I am nearing the end of my life and have only a few days left. Although the words I say may be unpleasant to the ears, they are from the bottom of my heart. I hope Your Majesty will consider them."
"Zhang Shixun!" Zhao Ji raised his head and called Zhang Shixun's name loudly.
Zhang Shixun was surprised and quickly bowed and replied, "Your humble servant is here."
"You are the Heavenly Master. Tell me the truth. If I continue like this, will I fall into the underworld described in the Heavenly Book?"
Zhang Shixun looked up at him, trying to find the meaning of the question in his eyes.
"You don't need to guess what I'm thinking. I just want to know if I'll fall into the underworld."
"Yes! Absolutely!" Zhang Shixun gave him no time to think. He pointed at Cai Jing and said to Zhao Ji, "He had the same miserable ending as you. His family was destroyed, his wife and children were separated, and he was cursed by people for eternity."
"Ah!" Cai Jing stood up suddenly, leaning on his cane and trembling, he said, "How dare you, you brat, to lie so much before me!"
Zhao Ji didn't care about the old man. He only cared about his own fate: "Shixun, please explain clearly, I... I have the same fate as Cai Qing?"
"A hundred times more miserable than him... no! Ten thousand times." Zhang Shixun finished speaking, clutching his head and lamenting, "It's over! It's over! By revealing the secret, my life span has been shortened by nine hundred years."
Zhao Ji and Cai Jing looked at each other, then looked at Zhang Shixun together.
Zhang Shixun beat his chest and stamped his feet seriously, as if he had lost his parents.
"Shixun...you..." Zhao Ji didn't care about the dignity of the emperor. He grabbed Zhang Shixun and asked, "Go on, will I really..."
"Your Majesty! Don't ask any more questions. If I continue, I will be struck by lightning... Ouch!" Zhang Shixun was startled and took a step in front of Cai Jing, scaring Cai Jing so much that his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.
"Prime Minister Cai! Prime Minister Cai!" Zhang Shixun supported him and asked anxiously, "Is there anyone in your house who deserves to die?"
"What? Someone who deserves to die?"
"Yes, are there any people who have committed murder and robbery, and have committed heinous crimes?"
This question almost choked Cai Jing to death.
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