Chapter 223 The Past
In the 33rd year of Qianyuan, Weiyang Palace.
Quan Minghe sat quietly in front of the desk, his face full of vicissitudes, which were the marks engraved by the years. However, even though time passed, it could not conceal his innate handsomeness.
His eyes were still deep, like an abyss, polished by the years, as if they contained the vast stars and all things in the universe. When his eyes moved, there seemed to be changes in the wind and clouds.
Although his hands were no longer as strong as when he was young, he still held the pen steadily and wrote his last imperial edict.
When his eyes fell on the abdication edict, he smiled with relief.
At this moment, a flash of lightning seemed to flash through Quan Minghe's mind, and certain memories suddenly returned.
He once had a deal with 001!
And at this moment, 001 appeared silently in his mind.
001's emotionless voice echoed in the depths of his consciousness: "Kwon Minghe, I have said it before, your fate has been determined from the beginning, no matter how you struggle, it cannot be changed in the slightest."
Quan Minghe's thoughts drifted back to the past.
At that time, he keenly noticed that Shen Yuling seemed to be about to leave after completing the task.
He was so anxious that he hurried to find the tutor.
At that time, the Master was in love with Miss Su, and both of them exuded an immortal aura that he could hardly understand, as if they had transcended the troubles of this world.
After going through so much, Jun Zechen and Su Jingyao finally triggered the Phoenix Mark on their bodies.
The entanglement between Quan Minghe and Shen Yuling can be seen through at a glance.
They contacted 001 on behalf of Quan Minghe, which led to 001 persuading Shen Yuling to stay in this world.
001 added: "Look, Shen Yuling did stay in this world. But I've said it from the beginning, you are the male protagonist of the male channel, and you are not destined to have a love line."
"Even if you try your best, you still can't keep her by your side forever."
Quan Minghe's pupils shrank, and his aura suddenly sank: "I have completed my mission according to the world line, so... I can start over with her, right?"
The moment 001 appeared, it froze the entire world with a mysterious power and included the complete story of the male-oriented novel in it.
At this moment, there was a hint of joy in its voice: "Of course!"
Then, he changed the subject, "It's just... after so many years, do you really need to be so persistent? In Shen Yuling's heart, love is insignificant."
Quan Minghe glared at her and said, "Why does she think love is unimportant? The second time she came here, she is completely different from the first time. Her personality has changed so much. Can you give me a reason?"
Quan Minghe even suspected that it was 001 that made Shen Yuling experience something again.
001 was slightly stunned, "It's not my fault that she became like this..."
There was some grievance in 001's voice.
After a moment, he said, "Do you really want to know what she went through?"
Of course, Quan Minghe wanted to know what his Xixi had gone through to become the superb acting girl Xixi...
He nodded.
001 said slowly: "You can think of the world where Shen Yuling is as the era a thousand years after the Qian Dynasty."
"At that time, everyone will be equal, and there will no longer be supreme imperial power in the world."
"She was born into a wealthy family and has been surrounded by wealth and love since she was young. When she first traveled through time, her family had just encountered a change. She was still young at that time, and your relationship was natural and pure."
"After completing her first mission, she returned to the modern world."
"After returning, she was shocked to learn the reason for her family's bankruptcy, and even learned that her parents were secretly persecuted to death by their once most trusted business partner."
"She was bent on revenge, but her so-called wealthy friends either stood by and watched coldly or mocked her and added insult to injury."
"I was the only one with her during that time."
"She went around among people who had worked with her parents, gathering evidence of the truth behind their deaths."
"She was calm and collected, not panicking at all. Speaking of which, I'm glad you taught her many strategies in the Qian Dynasty. Otherwise, how could a little girl who had just come of age and had been spoiled since she was a child succeed in revenge on her own?"
There was also a hint of emotion in 001's voice.
After a brief pause, 001 continued, "After that, in order to obtain more resources and information, Shen Yuling entered the entertainment industry with her outstanding appearance and intelligence."
"But the entertainment industry is full of twists and turns. The jealousy of her peers, the harassment of the media, the manipulation of capital, and countless open and covert attacks are all trying to suppress her."
"Even...she has faced unreasonable demands from investors with bad intentions time and time again."
The more Quan Minghe listened, the angrier he became. He clenched his fists tighter and the veins on the back of his hands bulged, like an enraged beast.
001 suddenly changed the subject and said in a relaxed tone, "But, everything is in the past. Shen Yuling not only successfully avenged her parents, but also established herself in the entertainment industry. She has a huge group of fans who love her deeply, and she has also made close friends who have accompanied her all the way and grown together."
But Kwon Myung-hyuk was not comforted by this result at all.
Whenever he thought about how much suffering Chen Yangxi had gone through after leaving him, his eyes began to redden uncontrollably.
Especially when she returned to him as Shen Yuling, he still forced and suppressed her.
When he thought of this, his heart ached as if it were pierced by thousands of arrows and he could hardly breathe.
Perhaps, what she hated most at that time was the oppression of a powerful person like him.
"Bang!"
Quan Minghe slammed his fist on the table, and the thick table was shaken slightly and made a dull sound.
Li Qing was startled when he heard the noise outside the door and walked in tremblingly.
He was Li Ming's godson. Li Ming was old and frail, so he left the palace to spend his remaining years in retirement.
In the past five years, he has been serving His Majesty.
"His Majesty......."
There was a hint of caution in Li Qing's voice.
When he just left, His Majesty was fine and the palace was empty. Why did His Majesty suddenly get so angry?
"Get out!"
Quan Minghe roared.
Li Qing was so frightened that he trembled and didn't dare to say another word. He quickly retreated and closed the door gently.
001 sighed, with a sense of regret and helplessness: "Everything has become the past, let's get back to the topic."
001 paused, and a mysterious glow appeared around him.
"Quan Minghe, if you insist on reshaping time and changing your destiny as the male protagonist, then Shen Yuling will share the fate with you."
"At that time, the stability and prosperity of the Qian Dynasty, as well as your honor and power, will all depend on the two of you working together to maintain it."
"From that moment on, your destinies will be so intertwined that they will be difficult to separate."
"Once you betray her, what awaits you will be an abyss of eternal damnation, with no way back."
Quan Minghe sat on the dragon chair, slightly bent over, staring at the table with scarlet eyes: "I won't let her down."
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The Chronicle of Emperor Qianyuan of the Qian Dynasty:
Emperor Qianyuan was a powerful and wise ruler of the Qian Dynasty.
He was born into the royal family, gifted since childhood, intelligent and studious, with lofty ambitions to rule the world.
At the age of eighteen, he ascended the throne and was proclaimed emperor. As soon as he ascended the throne, he implemented thundering policies to put the government in order.
At that time, there were disputes among the political parties in the imperial court and the policies were blocked. The emperor could see through the treacherous and corrupt officials, promoted and demoted the wise and obscure, and employed the virtuous and capable. The court and the country were renewed, and the foundation of the prosperity of the imperial court was established.
The emperor and his empress Shen Yuling had a love stronger than gold and a deep affection for each other. They had a son, Quan Xiyao, who was later made crown prince.
The emperor loved the prince and cultivated him carefully.
In the eighteenth year of Qianyuan, when the emperor was thirty-six years old, he went against all odds and appointed the seven-year-old fifth prince Quan Xiyao as the crown prince.
In the same year, the crown prince was allowed to take part in state affairs and learn the art of governing the country.
In the 28th year of Qianyuan, the eldest prince had evil intentions and rebelled in an attempt to usurp the sacred artifact.
In this critical moment, Crown Prince Quan Xiyao, with the full assistance of Grand Protector Shen Yuanzhi, quickly deployed troops and wiped out the rebels in one fell swoop.
The court was restored to peace, and his political and military talents began to show.
In the 30th year of Qianyuan, the prince volunteered to lead the army to the Northern Expedition.
He led the troops personally, made strategic plans, and expanded the territory of the dynasty. He made great military achievements and became famous far and wide.
In the 33rd year of Qianyuan, the prince was 22 years old. He had made outstanding political achievements and great military exploits, and had become a highly regarded talent for governing the country.
The emperor was 51 years old. Seeing that the crown prince was both talented and virtuous and capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities, in order to ensure the long-term stability of the country, he resolutely abdicated the throne to the crown prince.
Throughout his life, the emperor was outstanding in both civil and military affairs.
With wise and courageous decisions, he created a prosperous era for the dynasty, protected the people, saved them from the sufferings of war, and ensured they enjoyed the blessings of peace.
Although he was separated from the emperor and empress midway and regretted it for the rest of his life, his achievements were outstanding and his name is recorded in history. He was worthy of being an outstanding ruler and was respected by later generations.
At this point, Emperor Qianyuan's eventful life came to a quiet end.
The years of war and battles, the maneuvers in the court, have all turned into stars in the long river of history.
But the story doesn’t end there.
The next time they meet, it will be the new chapter he has always dreamed of.
What he wanted from the beginning to the end was to hold someone's hand and see all the prosperity in the world.
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