Chapter 70 We Are Together
These four words, like thunder, exploded in his heart!
This is a luxury that generations of children from poor families have dreamed of, yet it is unattainable!
She, a girl living in seclusion, actually dared to think, dared to do, and even persuaded the unfathomable emperor!
At this moment, Zhou Yan'an finally understood what kind of courage and wisdom Chen He had used in that conversation in the imperial study, as he played a game with the emperor! That kind of courage and vision made even a man like him, who prided himself on his knowledge, feel ashamed!
He looked at Shen He's face, which was calm and almost indifferent.
In addition to being shocked, I also felt an indescribable admiration in my heart!
He looked at her deeply, as if he wanted to get to know the person in front of him all over again.
Chu Yue looked at Chen He with an extremely complicated look in her eyes.
There was shock, confusion, and even a hint of subtle fear.
After a moment, the remaining panic gradually faded away, replaced by an almost cold scrutiny.
"A humble family enters the court..."
Chu Yue repeated these four words in a low voice, as if savoring them on the tip of her tongue, and each word carried a biting chill.
Suddenly, the corners of her mouth curled up, but there was no smile.
"Oh."
A very light sneer sounded particularly harsh in this quiet private room.
She remembered the stigma carried by the Chu family, the arrogant faces of those children from wealthy families, and how much blood, tears and humiliation those children from poor families had to pay if they wanted to climb up!
“Miss Shen, do you know what you are saying?”
Her voice calmed down, but it carried a chilling feeling that made one's heart palpitate.
"Opening up a new path? Making enemies with the entire noble clan?"
"Since ancient times, the aristocratic families have controlled the imperial court. Their power is deeply entrenched and intertwined, and even a single move can affect the entire system!"
"This is tantamount to shaking the foundation of the country!"
This isn't alarmist talk! A century of accumulation, countless marriages, and a network of disciples and former officials spread across the government and the country—this combined power is enough to make even the imperial power wary! What Chen He wants to do is like an ant trying to shake a tree!
"Your Majesty, will you really take this risk for us, the powerless and humble people?"
Chu Yue's eyes were as sharp as a knife as she looked straight at Chen He.
"Even if His Majesty agrees, will those aristocratic families watch their roots being uprooted?"
"They will use every possible means to stifle any possibility!"
"By then, let alone opening up a new path, I'm afraid we won't even know how we died!"
Fear struck again, but this time, it was mixed with more realistic considerations.
She remembered that Shen He once asked her whether she wanted to clear the Chu family's name.
Those words are still fresh in my mind.
"Are you willing to accept the Chu family's unique skills and only survive in a dark room?"
"Someone who is willing to harm your family is still high and mighty, and remains at large?"
"Are you willing to use all your medical skills to tinker with these insignificant herbs instead of uncovering the deadly truth?!"
It’s not that I’m unwilling to clear the Chu family’s name, but this road is too dangerous and too uncertain!
She couldn't gamble on an almost impossible future!
On the other side, Zhou Yan looked at Chen He calmly, with turbulent waves surging in his deep eyes.
He thought that Shen He was a resourceful and courageous woman, an extraordinary one.
At the fire scene of Renxinzhai, she remained calm; when investigating a suspicious case, she was meticulous.
But he never imagined that her vision could see so far and her pattern could be so big!
What she was plotting was not a harem struggle, nor was it a personal grudge, but to change the entire world! To open up a path to heaven for thousands of poor families!
This realization made Zhou Yan'an's blood almost burn!
But what follows are deeper, almost unbelievable questions!
What did she do? What did she say? How did she do it? What made her do it?
In that imperial study, a symbol of supreme imperial power, facing that unfathomable emperor, what wisdom and courage did she possess to convince the supreme ruler to undertake such a groundbreaking, even heaven-defying, act?!
Zhou Yan'an suddenly looked up and looked at Chen He with burning eyes.
In that look, there was shock, inquiry, and disbelief, but more than that, there was a kind of ignited passion that was almost about to burst out!
At this moment, he suddenly understood something.
Perhaps, not only him, but even the almighty Emperor Xuanhe was deeply moved by the great vision and fearless courage contained in this seemingly weak woman in front of him!
Otherwise, I would never make such a promise so easily!
Zhou Yan'an, after ten years of studying, boasted of his talent and ambition, traveling extensively and seeing much of the world. But what was the result? He encountered obstacles at every turn, feeling frustrated and frustrated.
Just because of those damned words "poor family", they were like invisible shackles, nailing him to the bottom, with no chance of getting out!
The anguish of being unappreciated and the resentment of his unfair fate nearly burst his chest! He thought he had long since calmed down, able to accept this cruel reality and bury his ambitions deep in his heart.
But Shen He's gentle words were like a thunderclap, exploding a huge wave in his dead heart! All his forbearance and unwillingness surged up!
Chen He met the two people's gazes, which were completely different but equally full of inquiry and struggle, with a calm expression, even indifferent.
She picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if the earth-shattering words just now were just ordinary chat.
After putting down the teacup, she slowly spoke. Her voice was clear, yet it carried an unquestionable power.
"I know it's hard."
She first looked at Chu Yue, her eyes showing understanding but without any hesitation.
"It can even be said that it was a narrow escape from death."
Then, her gaze turned to Zhou Yan'an, with a hint of admiration and a hint of heaviness.
“Whether it will be possible in the future, I don’t know.”
She was almost brutally honest.
"This road is filled with thorns and blood. If you take a wrong step, you will fall into an abyss."
In the private room, only her cold voice echoed.
Chu Yue's face turned even paler, and her clenched fists trembled slightly.
Zhou Yan'an's breathing became a little rapid, and the fire in his eyes burned even brighter.
Shen He paused, and his tone suddenly became sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath.
"but--"
"I have already forged a path through this seemingly impossible path for you, for all the poor scholars in the world who are unwilling to accept their fate!"
Tear apart! What a thrilling word! It was as if she could see how she, with her flesh and blood, was able to break open that tiny crack in the iron wall!
Her eyes swept over the two of them.
"This opening is still very narrow and fragile and could be resealed at any time."
"The road ahead will surely be filled with swords, fire, and countless corpses."
"Can we break out? Can we turn this bloody wound into a truly traversable avenue..."
Her voice was not loud, but every word was powerful and struck the hearts of the two men.
"It all depends on you. Do you dare to join me, risk your lives and property, and fight your way out of this bloody situation?"
This is not a request, this is a choice!
It is the final torture before the gate of hell!
Taking a step back might save one's life, but one would live forever in resentment and humiliation. Taking a step forward might lead to death, but it could also usher in a whole new era!
Shen He looked at them, his eyes calm and firm.
"This road is destined to be paved with the blood, sweat, and even lives of countless people."
"Do you dare to follow me?"
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