Chapter 381 Admonition
Yuanshi glanced at Chang Hao. Although Chang Hao's memory was hazy at this moment, hearing these words made his trouble-making worthwhile.
At most, it will be a few years. Regardless of whether Chang Hao succeeds in attaining enlightenment or not, once the Great Dao seal is broken, Chang Hao will no longer be able to marry.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely forbidden!" Bigan was burning with anxiety. The king was so infatuated that he wouldn't even marry the queen! This was outrageous! "The fate of the kingdom..."
“The throne has its own succession, and the royal family is not just me.” Chang Hao interrupted Bigan before he could finish speaking. “Since I have already found someone I love, I will not settle for less.”
"Besides, I believe I can live for a very long time, so Uncle Wang doesn't need to worry so much about the matter of the crown prince." Chang Hao said with displeasure.
Bigan immediately fell silent. These words were somewhat dangerous; this was his nephew, but also his sovereign.
“He is a cultivator, Your Majesty, your efforts will be in vain.” Shang Rong glanced at Yuan Shi and stated the matter directly.
In his view, it was understandable that the king was young and passionate, and that this person was so outstanding.
But this immortal master knew the king's mind and would leave. Once he left, the king would give up.
At this point, if the king were to choose a beautiful woman again, he would surely forget the Taoist priest who had acted on impulse and return to the righteous path.
Chang Hao's heart tightened, and he quickly turned his head to look at Daoist Qingwei, only to meet a pair of affectionate eyes.
Thinking about his uncertain future, and realizing that whether he was happy or worried, it was still a day, so why keep making wild guesses? Chang Hao simply walked up to Yuan Shi and said directly:
"Master Daoist, you are aloof and noble, with a dignified and reserved demeanor, like a white lotus on a high mountain, untouched by worldly dust. I have not yet married, and I wonder if you have a Daoist partner. If you do not have a Daoist partner, would you be willing to live with me in the Qiankun Palace day and night? I am willing to not set up any concubines for you."
Chang Hao extended his hand to Master Qingwei, hoping for a response.
Ever since meeting the Daoist Master, a surge of passion has arisen from nowhere. Having gone through countless vicissitudes, he has only been moved by Daoist Master Qingwei. Knowing that the hope for this love is slim, and fearing that his feelings will be in vain, Chang Hao also wants to give it a try.
Yuan Shi gazed at the hand extended before him, then looked up to meet Chang Hao's sincere and pure eyes. The temptation was too great for him; he instantly forgot everything around him, his thoughts in a daze, and his hand twitched slightly—
"Your Majesty, you mustn't—" Bigan cried out urgently. Wouldn't this mean the main line of their royal family would be extinct?!
Yuan Shi's fingertips trembled, and he abruptly clenched his fist and pulled it back into his sleeve. He almost lost his composure and placed his hand on it.
"Your Majesty, this Taoist priest has refused," Shang Rong said with a smile, pointing it out.
They even said they weren't deceiving their king.
Old ginger is spicier, Bi Gan breathed a sigh of relief, "Good riddance."
Bi Gan secretly applauded the Prime Minister, thinking that this was a brilliant move, making the Taoist priest leave on his own and thus putting an end to the King's thoughts.
Chang Hao withdrew his hand, glared at Shang Rong, and said, "You don't need to tell me, he has eyes and can see for himself."
"I had no such intention." Yuanshi was helpless and confused, almost ruining all his previous efforts.
"It was my own wishful thinking that led me to this." Chang Hao's hard-won courage crumbled instantly, and he didn't know when he would be able to muster the courage again.
Bigan quickly said, “That’s right, Your Majesty, you’re just being presumptuous. This demon—this Taoist priest—looks like a person who is pure of heart and desires. Your Majesty, let’s not force him. Your uncle will select beauties from all over the world to fill your harem…” So, let’s not be fixated on a Taoist.
Yuanshi stared coldly at Bigan, then turned to Chang Hao and explained, "That's not the case. You are currently in the midst of a tribulation, and your memories are hazy. Saying these words is not what you truly meant. I dare not and cannot easily agree to it, lest you regret it later."
Yuan Shi recalled their parting at the foot of Kunlun Mountain years ago. Knowing the final outcome, how could he bear to break his heart a second time?
Chang Hao's memories are currently sealed. If he were to regain them, wouldn't that only cause him to continue to be torn between himself and his master?
His true intention in coming to Chaoge was to help Chang Hao see through the world and attain the Great Dao at all costs, not to delay Chang Hao's opportunity to attain the Dao.
"These are all excuses. What is there that you cannot agree to? Since you cannot agree, then please leave the king, Daoist Master," Shang Rong said with a smile.
"Alright, Prime Minister, Uncle Wang, say no more." Chang Hao frowned, still pondering the profound words spoken by Daoist Qingwei.
The Taoist priest's words are not quite right. Thinking back to when they first met, this Taoist priest said he had come to see an old friend. This old friend said to his face, "Could it be that he is not the Tongtian Sect Leader he is thinking of, but him?"
He clearly died when the world was created, yet he inexplicably awoke in the Shang Dynasty palace, becoming the crown prince. Thinking about it, it is indeed quite strange. Could it be that he truly lost a piece of his memory?
"Who was the old friend you mentioned when you first met the Taoist priest?" Chang Hao asked abruptly.
“Naturally, it is Your Majesty,” Yuanshi said without concealment. “Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Your Majesty need not think too much. Knowing too much is a burden. Your Majesty should just do as you please. In a few years, you will understand. This humble Taoist will never harm Your Majesty.”
Chang Hao is now the Human Emperor of the human race. This identity is definitely the key to Chang Hao's path to enlightenment. He cannot allow Chang Hao to have any doubts about his identity as a member of the human race.
"Did I know you before? Why do you say my memory is hazy? Why do you dare not answer or cannot answer?" He was clearly very lucid.
“The rules of Heaven are strict and the precepts are numerous. How can I, a humble Taoist, go against Heaven?” Yuanshi was very resentful. He wanted to go against Heaven, but his little ancestor refused to stand with him. How could he go against Heaven?
"Your Majesty, ask yourself honestly, is Qingwei the most important person in your heart? If Qingwei is fortunate enough to rank among the top, can he compare to Yin Shang? Would Your Majesty abandon Yin Shang for my sake?" Yuanshi could not speak of the past, fearing it would hinder Chang Hao's path to enlightenment, so he could only make such a subtle comparison. He had once lost miserably, which could not compare to his master's selfless affection.
At this moment, it's hard to say whether his master is lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. He cannot afford to make the same mistake again.
Bi Gan and Shang Rong glared angrily at Yuan Shi. "Well, indeed, he is spreading heresies and his intentions deserve to be punished. He actually tried to persuade His Majesty to abdicate. You must know that the Shang Dynasty cannot do without His Majesty. His Majesty is the backbone of the Shang Dynasty."
“These are two separate issues, how can they be compared in terms of merit? I have a responsibility to the Shang Dynasty, and I cannot abandon my country and family for you at this time.”
Although he was deeply in love without knowing why, he hadn't lost his mind; he had responsibilities to fulfill.
"Would the Daoist Master be willing to wait for the battle against Xiqi? If I am fortunate enough to win, I will make proper arrangements and retire with the Daoist Master." Chang Hao was seriously planning for the future. The Daoist Master was an immortal, how could he selfishly insist that the Daoist Master suffer with him in the mortal world?
"Your Majesty, you mustn't—" Bigan glared at Yuanshi. What a fine excuse you've come up with! You should just say yes or no, stop spouting nonsense about not being true to yourself or old friends. You won't give a clear answer, playing hard to get. You're definitely up to no good.
"This person must be a sorcerer sent by Xiqi to bewitch Your Majesty!" Bigan was furious, and the more he thought about it, the more convinced he became. "Your Majesty, you must not be bewitched! This must be a demon in disguise!!!"
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