"Cough cough..."
The old minister blushed and coughed awkwardly twice to cover up his embarrassment.
The two people next to them weren't much better off.
They live a life of luxury, never engaging in physical labor and knowing nothing about agriculture.
Harvesting wheat may look simple, but it is actually very strenuous and requires skill.
They waved their arms haphazardly, barely cutting down any wheat, and instead exhausted themselves, their backs aching and their breath coming in gasps.
Sweat quickly soaked through their rather thin court robes.
It felt sticky and uncomfortable against my skin.
Then look at the elderly farmers in the fields who are even older than them.
Each one of them was full of energy, wielding their sickles like the wind.
Their movements were skillful and fluid, as if they never tired.
Every now and then, bursts of hearty laughter and teasing voices could be heard.
This stark contrast made the old ministers blush with embarrassment, wishing they could disappear into the ground.
They wanted to rest, but seeing that the old farmers were still working with great enthusiasm, they realized they were missing something.
Then look at Lin Anniang, who is calm and composed, seemingly just watching the show.
He just couldn't bring himself to say the words "take a break."
It was truly a case of being caught in a dilemma, with no way to back down, and the suffering was indescribable.
Just then, Xi Yu, an old minister who had been standing on the edge of the field but had not yet gone down to the ground, came over.
He was the oldest and the weakest, so he didn't try to be brave.
At this moment, he was squinting as he looked at Liang Yu, who was working with Lin Anniang not far away.
The young man was agile and nimble, with a dashing and heroic air about him.
The sunlight shone on "him," as if he were gilded with gold.
As Grand Tutor Xi looked at the document, his gaze suddenly sharpened.
He stared intently at a jade pendant on Liang Yu's waist, which swayed slightly with the boy's movements.
The jade pendant had a warm, lustrous color, exquisite carving, and a subtle shimmering light.
The style... the style seems somewhat familiar!
Grand Tutor Xi felt his heart skip a beat.
He subconsciously raised his hand and rubbed his eyes.
I was afraid that my old eyes were failing me and I had misread it.
But upon closer inspection, one can see the shape and patterns of the jade pendant.
Even its unique jade-like luster...
It can't be wrong! Absolutely not wrong!
Grand Tutor Xi felt a rush of heat to his head, and his breathing became rapid.
He swayed, almost lost his balance, and nearly fell off the ridge of the field.
"Grand Tutor Xi, what's wrong?"
A sharp-eyed official nearby quickly helped him up and asked with concern.
"Could it be that he/she has suffered from heatstroke?"
Grand Tutor Xi had no time to answer; he grabbed the official's arm with astonishing strength.
"Quick! Look!"
His voice was hoarse, and his fingers trembled as he pointed to the jade pendant at Liang Yu's waist.
"Look, look at the jade pendant on the young man's waist!"
Several senior officials who had not yet gone to work in the fields, and several colleagues who had just straightened up from the wheat field and were exhausted.
Upon hearing this, they all looked in the direction that Grand Tutor Xi was pointing.
At first, they were somewhat puzzled.
It's just a jade pendant, what's the big deal?
But when their gaze truly focused on that jade pendant...
Everyone's expression froze instantly.
The jade pendant was smooth and warm to the touch, with a lifelike dragon pattern swirling around it.
The jade is of fine texture and pure color, making it an extraordinary piece at first glance.
More importantly, the shape of that jade pendant!
That is clearly a dragon chasing the sun pendant that only a prince of Liang is qualified to wear!
Each of Emperor Liang's sons was bestowed with a piece of jade upon reaching adulthood and completing their coming-of-age ceremony!
One of a kind! A symbol of a prince's status!
"This, this..."
An old minister stared wide-eyed, his lips trembling, barely able to speak.
"The Flying Dragon Chasing the Sun Pendant! There's no mistake! This is definitely the Flying Dragon Chasing the Sun Pendant!"
Another senior official gasped in disbelief.
They were all veteran officials of the Liang Kingdom, and were extremely familiar with the regulations and objects in the palace.
They absolutely cannot mistake this jade pendant!
But how could that be?!
In the present Liang Kingdom, the government is controlled by the General Who Protects the Nation and the Left Chancellor.
The reason they could act so recklessly was that the Liang Emperor's bloodline was dwindling!
Apart from the Crown Prince, who they supported and who is rumored to have gone mad and has not left the Eastern Palace for a long time.
The rest of the princes had all died in the previous palace turmoil and various subsequent accidents!
Leave no one alive!
Now, there's hardly any royal blood left in the Liang Kingdom.
The only prince related to Your Majesty by blood has disappeared along with Your Majesty.
Although King Xuan was also a prince, he was only given the surname Liang later and was not a true member of the Liang royal family.
This is also the root cause of the disheartened and despairing attitude of these veteran officials towards the political situation.
But now...
Now, they are on a desolate mountain, in the body of an ordinary boy.
I spotted a prince's jade pendant!
This means that there are still princes living in the Liang Kingdom!
A healthy, living prince!
Rumors had long circulated about the crown prince who was placed on the dragon throne.
He was already out of his mind and acting crazy!
He was nothing more than a puppet used by the Grand General and the Left Prime Minister to control the world!
If at this moment, a prince who is of sound mind and in good health were to appear...
What is that General Who Protects the Nation?
What does the Left Chancellor even amount to?
These veteran officials still have a chance!
There is still a chance for the Liang Kingdom to restore order!
In an instant, these veteran ministers felt their blood boil!
The fatigue from the previous work vanished in an instant!
Their eyes gleamed with unprecedented brilliance, and they trembled with excitement.
At this moment, aged hearts seemed to be rejuvenated!
However, they were all seasoned veterans who had been navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom for many years.
Although his heart was in turmoil, he forced himself to remain calm on the surface.
The group exchanged glances, all seeing the same shock and ecstasy in each other's eyes.
And a hint of unspoken caution.
This is a very serious matter!
We must not make a fuss about this until we have figured out the whole story!
They stared intently at Liang Yu, as if trying to imprint every detail of the jade pendant deep into their minds.
The ridge between the fields was silent for a moment.
"Why are you all staring at me like that?" Liang Yu was bundling wheat when he suddenly turned around and smiled.
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