In fact, he knew it himself, because before this, he also learned about his father's situation and knew that his father's current situation in the court was very bad.
Seeing his son's expression, Sun Shenxing smiled and said, "Why act like a child? Since I was young, I have read the books of sages and learned their teachings. Over the years, I have lived up to the expectations of heaven and earth, loyal to the emperor and protecting the people."
"Think about it, it's been so many years. Originally, I wanted to resign and take you back to the countryside. Drinking wine and studying papers every day is a great pleasure in life! I'll go back and find a place, gather three or five students, make three or five good friends, and discuss current affairs and papers every day. I long for that."
Sun Shenxing raised his head and glanced at his son, then continued, "There are some things I can ignore, but there are others I can't. Over the years, I haven't disciplined you much, and I haven't brought you by my side to teach you. This is a regret in my heart."
"Father!"
When Sun Shenxing's son heard this, tears welled up in his eyes.
He had understood that it was not the emperor who wanted to do something to his father, but his father who wanted to do something. The emperor was waiting for his father to resign, but his father was unwilling to do so.
Glancing at his son, Sun Shenxing smiled and said, "You already have a son, yet you're still crying like this."
"This time, my father acted for justice, for the way of the sages, and for the righteousness between the ruler and his subjects. There is nothing to be sad about. If anything unfortunate happens to my father, please do not blame yourself. Take me back and bury me in the ancestral tomb of our family."
"If you can't do it, that's fine. It doesn't matter where your father is buried, given the vast expanse of land and mountains of the Ming Dynasty."
"After you return home, stay at home and guard yourselves. Your descendants are not allowed to serve as officials for the time being. Stay home and study peacefully, passing on the family tradition of farming and studying. Do not enter the officialdom. Be careful and cautious in your daily life, do not make mistakes, and do not be arrogant and domineering."
"If my affairs implicate you, don't blame me. Some things have to be done by someone else."
Sun Shenxing's son, tears welling in his eyes, bowed respectfully to his father and said, "Father, you have served the Ming Dynasty and the way of the sage. I am proud of you. Your departure will be a great honor!"
Nodding with satisfaction, Sun Shenxing said, "That's good, that's good."
After saying this, Sun Shenxing's eyes were filled with tears. In order to prevent his son from seeing, he turned his head and said, "Okay, go. Remember to live well, study hard, and don't let your father down."
"Yes, father." Sun Shenxing's son lifted up his clothes, knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times to Sun Shenxing respectfully, and then turned and walked out, but he looked back every few steps and looked at his old father from time to time.
For officials of the Ming Dynasty, attending the morning court was a very painful thing because they had to get up very early.
The atmosphere in the Sun family was rather depressing that morning.
Sun Shenxing's son also got up early, ate something with his father, then stood at the door and watched his father get on the carriage. He watched the carriage leave and stood there for a long time without moving.
When the carriage disappeared at the intersection, Sun Shenxing's son knelt down again.
The housekeeper stood beside him, trembling with tears. Finally, he walked to the side of Sun Shenxing's son, stretched out his hand to pull him up, and said, "Young Master, you must not let the master down."
After saying this, the butler burst into tears again.
Forbidden City, Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhu Youxiao got up very early today. To be honest, he seldom attended morning courts, so he was a little uncomfortable getting up so early all of a sudden.
With Chen Hong's help, Zhu Youxiao changed his clothes and tidied up his appearance before walking towards the main hall.
When Zhu Youxiao arrived here, his ministers had already been waiting there.
After Chen Hong stood up, he said, "Your Majesty has arrived!"
As Chen Hong finished speaking, the ministers knelt on the ground and saluted respectfully.
Zhu Youxiao walked out from behind and sat on the dragon throne.
After the ministers finished their formalities, Zhu Youxiao said, "No need to bow, please stand."
After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao began to speak: "There has been a lot of debate in the court lately. I believe you all know it even without me saying it. This morning at court, I want you to discuss this matter and come up with a conclusion to quell the criticism and appease the people. My dear ministers, please feel free to speak up."
Today's morning court session discussed the most heatedly debated issue in the court, so everyone knew what Zhu Youxiao was saying.
As Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, a man stood up.
Everyone turned around and saw that the person was Cui Chengxiu, and no one was surprised.
Cui Chengxiu has been very active lately, and it can be said that many things are caused by him. Many people hate Cui Chengxiu to the core.
If it weren't for Cui Chengxiu, things wouldn't have reached this point today.
After all, Chen Kedao had never entered the court, so he really couldn't cause any trouble.
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