Chapter 370 Rebellion
"Everything is as Your Majesty wishes." Yang Jian gripped the sword, at a loss, wondering what to do next.
“This is the one. His Majesty often lingers in this place. If you want to be precise, this stone is the best.” Quan Chang dared to interject for His Majesty’s important life event. As a eunuch who had watched the king grow up since childhood, who knew better than him?
"What should I ask?" Yang Jian's mind went blank.
"I ask Heaven, where is His Majesty's marriage prospect, and will he be able to achieve a happy ending?" This was what Wen Zhong cared about most.
Yang Jian looked around, completely bewildered. Hearing Zhong say this, he subconsciously asked the same question, and then raised his sword to strike the boulder...
In the Purple Cloud Palace, the Heavenly Dao deliberately asked, "Hongjun, how should I respond?"
Yang Jian wasn't very good at divination, but he was exceptionally talented and sincere. He put all his effort into divination and didn't know how to restrain himself, so his words reached the ears of the heavens.
Hongjun gritted his teeth, "Give me a death divination." No matter what kind of fate it is, kill it all.
“I understand,” the Heavenly Dao immediately relayed the divination result, “The hexagram of Reflection is as clear and subtle as the sun, just as the Primordial Heavenly Venerable pondered and contemplated day and night, and we are both delighted.”
"If you want to die, I can grant your wish." Hongjun was so angered by the Heavenly Dao that he suffered internal injuries and intervened to stop the Heavenly Dao's reckless divination.
Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao were at odds.
Within the West Garden, the sound of clashing metal rang out. The boulder in front of Yang Jian was cleaved in two, its powder flying everywhere, swirling around Yang Jian, and then slowly drifting down onto the sword he held horizontally.
"Lord Xibo, don't move." Wen Zhong was excited. This was a response from Heaven, and the divination was secure.
Yang Jian was also surprised. Was it really that simple to ask the heavens for divination?
Yang Jian remained motionless, while Wen Zhong leaned closer to examine the character closely. "Rizhao... the last character is a bit off. Marquis of Xibo, perhaps we should ask another divination?" Wen Zhong's tone carried a hint of shame.
Chang Hao raised an eyebrow. He only wanted to make fun of Yang Jian and distract the Grand Tutor, but he didn't expect Yang Jian to actually have some skills.
"Alright..." Yang Jian got a little carried away and, relying on his instincts, swung his sword again to break the rock. The boulder, which should have been split into four pieces, flew everywhere, leaving a mess on the ground.
Wen Zhong waved his sleeve, but unfortunately, the Marquis of Xibo failed.
“Lord Xibo, be careful,” Chang Hao tugged at Yang Jian. “If it happens to cause you any harm, I will feel truly guilty.”
Yang Jian was taken aback for a moment, then quickly covered up his thoughts, saying, "Your Majesty's affairs are not private matters; this is my duty." This king seems like a decent person; the words of Xiqi are probably not to be trusted.
"I am very pleased that the Marquis of Xibo thinks this way." Unfortunately, this is not the real Marquis of Xibo.
The land is so beautiful, who wouldn't love it? Chang Hao provided the Marquis of Xibo with an unparalleled life of luxury, with soft sleep and fine food. Several conversations between the two sides were tacitly understood, but none of them could change the Marquis of Xibo's heart that coveted the Shang Dynasty.
"Lord Xibo, you will be returning to Xiqi in three days. I don't know when you will be able to come to Chaoge again. Don't just stay in the Zhaixing Tower and stay indoors. Why not carefully observe the city of Chaoge and go deep into the countryside to understand the needs of the people? When you return to Xiqi, I hope that you can implement the system of Yin Shang in Xiqi."
Yang Jian's mind raced. "Your Majesty, it is getting late. I should take my leave."
Want to see Chaoge City?
Very well, those under Your Majesty's rule are the best able to judge whether Your Majesty is wise or not. Both sides have their own version of events, and it's hard to tell who is in the wrong. Let him see who is in the wrong.
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Ji Chang was taken back to Xiqi by Guang Chengzi using magic. Guang Chengzi then handed Ji Chang over to Boyi Kao and Ji Fa, indicating that his mission was complete and he needed to return to his sect.
"Immortal Master, you risked your life to save me, and I haven't even had a chance to thank you yet. Why rush to leave? Please stay for a few days, and I will host a banquet to entertain you, Immortal Masters." Ji Chang had already witnessed the extraordinary abilities of this Immortal Master and wanted to keep him in Xiqi to serve him. He was unwilling to let him go at all.
Unfortunately, Guang Chengzi was determined, and no amount of persuasion could change his mind.
"I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer," Guang Chengzi said, knowing that Ji Chang was only interested in his abilities. He directly pushed Ji Chang to Jiang Ziya, "This is my junior brother. We are here to help because he invited us. If you want to express your gratitude, thank my junior brother."
Ji Chang glanced at Jiang Ziya, still favoring Guang Chengzi, and immediately chased after him, calling out, "Immortal Master, please wait... Immortal Master..."
Guang Chengzi turned a deaf ear. How could Ji Chang compare to his master? He was single-mindedly heading to Kunlun Mountain.
"Senior Brother," Yu Ding appeared on Guang Chengzi's inevitable path, genuinely concerned for Yang Jian's safety, "How is Yang Jian?"
“Very well, Senior Brother has urgent business to attend to at Yuxu Palace,” Guang Chengzi said anxiously. “Junior Brother Yuding, you just need to inform Yang Jian to return before Xiqi raises its army. As long as you pay attention to the time, Yang Jian will be fine.”
"Senior Brother... Senior Brother..." Yu Ding was puzzled. Why was his senior brother in such a hurry? But he was also worried about Yang Jian in Chaoge. After thinking it over, he did not go back to find his fellow disciples, but quietly went to Chaoge.
Ji Chang couldn't stop Guang Chengzi from staying. After the son of the listener told him about Jiang Ziya's abilities, Ji Chang's mood immediately brightened. He bowed deeply to Jiang Ziya and said, "Thank you so much for saving my life, Immortal Master. I, Ji Chang, have no way to repay you in this life. If I become king in the future, I will definitely appoint you as my prime minister."
Jiang Ziya helped Ji Chang up, saying, "Why perform such a grand ceremony? Jiang Shang is just a commoner and cannot accept it."
Jiang Ziya was somewhat disappointed. In his mind, a wise ruler should be benevolent, virtuous, and wise, possess great talent and strategy, be selfless and discerning, know how to appoint the right people, be diligent in governing the country, and love the people like his own children...
Ji Chang fell far short of Jiang Ziya's expectations.
"You are worthy of it; you are the prime minister in Ji Chang's heart." Ji Chang was unaware that Jiang Ziya had seen through his actions just now. The empty praise he received could not withstand real scrutiny.
"Father, are you saying you intend to rebel?" Boyi Kao was shocked and speechless. "His Majesty is benevolent and wise..."
"Bo Yikao, shut up!!!" Ji Chang had always admired his eldest son Bo Yikao's refined and gentlemanly character, but when this character went against him, Ji Chang's mood was not so pleasant.
In particular, when Boyi Kao returned from Chaoge as a hostage, he praised Emperor Xin highly, referring to him as "Crown Prince" and "Your Highness" repeatedly, which Ji Chang resented.
Bo Yikao is his successor! Ji Chang couldn't bear to think about it; the thought gave him the urge to have a headache.
Ji Chang summoned all his sons, not wanting to wait a moment longer, and immediately raised the banner of rebellion to overthrow Emperor Xin.
"Father, this matter is perhaps too hasty," Ji Fa said worriedly.
“You don’t understand. Di Xin is a terrifying child. The longer we wait, the more secure his empire becomes, and the more hopeless our chances become.” Ji Chang recalled his experience in Chaoge, his back covered in cold sweat.
Ji Chang would always remember that when he returned to Xiqi after a long absence, the first thing he saw upon entering the city was not a sense of emotion, but rather his discomfort with the city's roads.
Returning to the Marquis of Xibo's residence, the joy of family reunion was replaced by complaints that the mansion was not luxurious enough;
When kneeling, I found the mat too hard and the fragrance too strong and cloying, unlike the elegant and refreshing scent of the Zhaixinglou.
Picking up chopsticks, I looked around and started picking at the food on the table...
Ji Chang knew things were going badly.
Di Xin, what a Di Xin! What cunning and scheming he was! Indulging in pleasure and pleasure is the greatest way to lose one's ambition. Unbeknownst to him, he almost squandered his lofty aspirations in Chaoge.
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