The direction of the cruise ship was to sail along the current. The current of the Qinhuai River was very slow. Lin Feng could sail the boat just by gently shaking the oar. Lin Feng liked this slow pace very much.
Appreciating the scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River, Lin Feng said with a smile: "The prosperity of the Jin Kingdom can be seen from the scenery on both sides of the river. Tonight in Jinling, it is even more colorful."
Xu Liuli said: "Jinling is the imperial capital of the Jin Dynasty, so it is like this."
She suddenly looked at Lin Feng and said, "Brother!"
Lin Feng said: "What's wrong?"
Xu Liuli hesitated for a moment, then stared at Lin Feng and suddenly asked: "Brother, do you think I'm pitiful?"
Lin Feng said: "How to say?"
Xu Liuli said slowly: "Brother saw the emperor, so he should know my identity. I am the emperor's daughter, the eldest princess of the Jin Kingdom, but I was sent to the Great Zen Heaven as a chess piece and became the heavenly daughter of the Great Zen Heaven. 1 Isn’t it pitiful for the princess to be reduced to this situation like me?”
Lin Feng smiled lightly.
He got it.
This is Xu Liuli's inner knot.
The two were alone, in a quiet environment, with only two people on board. Now Xu Liuli is willing to speak out her heart and say what is on her mind.
Xu Liuli asked: "Brother, why are you laughing? Do you think what I said is wrong?"
"What you said is wrong."
Lin Feng answered directly.
Xu Liuli said: "Why?
Lin Feng explained: "You think you are pitiful, you think you are a chess piece, you think you are an abandoned son, but in fact, your parents never gave up on you and never ignored you."
"Look at me, my parents are deceased. Now if I want to see them, I can only meet them in my dreams."
"I have always believed that the family affection inherited from blood cannot be let go."
"No matter what, it can't be wiped clean."
"Of course, don't advise others to be kind if you have not experienced their suffering. Because you have not experienced the pain in other people's hearts, you cannot understand the pain of others. For example, I cannot put myself in your shoes and understand the pain in your heart."
Lin Feng said: "But I heard some news about you from Gu Xi. I think you are not an abandoned piece, not a chess piece, and you are not pitiful at all."
Xu Liuli frowned slightly.
There was a trace of confusion on the cold face.
Lin Feng continued: "When you were taken away by Da Chan Tian in the past, the situation at that time was that His Majesty had just ascended the throne and was weak. Da Chan Tian, as a sect supported by the royal family, turned against the guests and in turn coerced the court. "
"So the Great Zen Heaven made a request, and His Majesty needs the Great Zen Heaven. In addition, you are indeed born with wisdom, so you were sent to the Great Zen Heaven as the goddess of the Great Zen Heaven."
"No matter what your Majesty's starting point is, it's your fault for abandoning you. But according to Gu Xi, the emperor has never given up on you in these years, and he has always felt guilty for you."
"I'm not going to advise you, because your relationship needs to be handled by yourselves."
"I'm just saying that you are not pitiful because your parents have always cared about you. Your master has always taken care of you. Maybe they all have their own reasons, but how can anyone in this world be so pure?"
Lin Feng talked eloquently and continued: "In this world, there are countless people who are far more miserable than you. They have no chance to blame themselves and feel sorry for themselves, and they still live in the misery of not having the next meal."
"You can have enough to eat, you can have no worries about expenses, you can live a good life, you can see your parents, what's the point of being pitiful?"
"If you have a problem, just solve it."
"Having self-pity is what weak people do."
"As for you, you are just carrying the sustenance of Dazentian. On the other side are your own parents, so you have a knot in your mind. People have to look forward after all. This is the most helpless thing in the world, and everyone must learn of."
Lin Feng's words were a little scattered.
However, it expresses Lin Feng's attitude. Xu Liuli is actually not pitiful.
The emperor cared about Xu Liuli.
This is known to everyone.
After Xu Liuli heard this, his eyes looked slightly confused.
There was resentment in her heart because she could not enjoy happiness at the knees of her parents like the rest of her younger siblings.
She went to the cold place early.
Lin Feng looked at Xu Liuli's appearance and continued: "Liuli, the past has become the past. If you indulge in the past, you will be in trouble with yourself. What you have to do is to be yourself and do what you like."
"In fact, everything you have experienced is because you have trouble with yourself and are just being more serious. Whether you are willing to relax or not is entirely up to you. As long as you take a step, the scenery will be completely different."
"As the saying goes, the thread in the hands of a loving mother, and the clothes on a wanderer's body, are closely sewed before leaving, for fear of returning later. Whoever speaks of grass will be rewarded with three rays of spring. Now that you are out there, someone cares about you, and someone is thinking of you."
"For me, I have lost my parents a long time ago. I want to support my son but my parents are not here. Don't wait until you lose me to truly regret it. That is too late to regret."
When Xu Liuli listened to Lin Feng's words, she could feel the deep helplessness in Lin Feng's words.
If it is lost, it is gone.
This is reality.
Xu Liuli's confused eyes gradually focused and gained energy, and solemnly said: "Thank you, brother, for enlightening me. I understand."
Lin Feng said: "It's not me who enlightened me, it's you who already had an idea, but you just don't want to face your inner thoughts. If you ask me, why do you care so much? Don't think so much, just enjoy the present moment. It’s good to live in the moment.”
Xu Liuli said: "Brother is right."
She was very grateful to Lin Feng because she felt that Lin Feng understood her thoughts. Xu Liuli smiled, and in an instant, it was like a hundred flowers blooming, and it was even more charming.
Lin Feng paddled with emotion after seeing it.
Xu Liuli is indeed beautiful.
This is natural charm.
Lin Feng continued to operate the boat, and the two of them chatted. The boat flowed along with the water, moving forward little by little. At this time, the location of the two of them was far away from the most prosperous area of Qinhuai River where Qifeng Tower was located.
Near these places, although there are lights from restaurants on both sides of the street, they are relatively dark.
Even so, it did not affect the chat between the two.
Xu Liuli actually opened her heart and talked to Lin Feng about Da Chantian, about Ren Hongxiu's training of her, and about her childhood. There were grievances and loneliness, but there were also happy moments.
Lin Feng listened and agreed. Based on his judgment, Xu Liuli was definitely cold-faced on weekdays.
It's rare to open up like this.
The two of them chatted like this, unaware of the passage of time. When late at night, the hustle and bustle of Jinling City dissipated and the crowd gradually dwindled, Lin Feng and Xu Liuli also returned by boat.
Lin Feng sent Xu Liuli back to his residence first, and then left. After Lin Feng left, Xu Liuli sat in the room for a while, changed her clothes again, and then ordered people to prepare a carriage and go to the imperial city.
The lights in the imperial city were still bright.
Celebrations were also held in the palace at night, but the celebrations in the palace were not as relaxed and casual as in the city, and paid more attention to etiquette. After some ceremony, they dispersed.
Sima Chong also returned to his dormitory to deal with government affairs.
This has been his habit for many years.
If he had not been in power for many years and had been diligent, I am afraid that he would not even have the authority he has now in the Jin court. So Sima Chong continued to handle government affairs when he was free.
After handling the government affairs, Sima Chong suddenly looked at Jian Xingmao and said, "What are the arrangements for going to Liuli tonight?"
Jian Xingmao said: "Your Majesty, according to the news, the eldest princess and Lin Feng went to the Qinhuai River to watch the Lantern Festival Lantern Festival at night."
"Oh, there's also this."
After Sima Chong heard this, a smile appeared on his lips.
He praised: "Lin Feng is indeed a good boy. But also, he is young, handsome, and unparalleled in talent and learning. He is very attractive to women."
"It's just that I asked him to keep up his efforts and have more contact with Liuli, but they started to meet each other, a little quickly."
"That's a bit fast."
Sima Chong muttered to himself.
Jian Xingmao stood aside, listening to the emperor's words, but he smiled in his heart.
He knew the emperor's thoughts. The emperor was worried about Xu Liuli and wished that Lin Feng and Xu Liuli were related. In this way, it will be difficult for Xu Liuli to end his love in the future.
However, Xu Liuli is the emperor's daughter. The cabbage planted by the emperor's old father was about to be harvested, so the old father naturally felt a little reluctant.
This is the ambivalence of the old father.
Jian Xingmao stood quietly with his eyes and nose in mind. He would not interfere with these things.
Sima Chong suddenly looked at Jian Xingmao again and asked, "Hey, I don't know what will happen if Liuli and Lin Feng go to the lantern festival."
Jian Xingmao said: "Your Majesty, I will arrange for someone to go and find out immediately?"
Sima Chong shook his head and said: "No need. If Liuli knew that I interfered too much, I'm afraid she would be angry and unhappy. It's better to ignore it for now and just wait and see what happens."
Jian Xingmao stopped talking.
Sima Chong picked up the memorial again and continued to read the memorials piled on the desk.
Time passed little by little, and in a blink of an eye it was almost early morning. It was getting very late, but the emperor was still reviewing the memorial.
Jian Xingmao reminded: "Your Majesty, it's almost early in the morning. Have you gone to rest? Your Majesty should have rested today on New Year's Eve."
"It's okay. I'm in good spirits. I'll watch it for a while. Although these government affairs are all handled by Xie Qing, I still want to take a look and learn more."
"I don't even understand, how can I ask?"
Sima Chong read through it carefully.
tread! tread! !
There was a sound of rapid footsteps, and a chamberlain entered, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the eldest princess is asking for an audience outside the palace."
"Please."
When Sima Chong heard this, he immediately became excited.
His daughter is here.
Sima Chong ordered to go down, and after the chamberlain hurriedly left, the emperor suddenly became serious again, frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Jian Xingmao, you said Liuli entered the palace late at night, was he bullied by Lin Feng?"
Jian Xingmao said: "Your Majesty, Lin Feng is a general and a disciple of a famous teacher. Such a person should have a good character. He would not bully the eldest princess. What's more, this is Jinling City."
Sima Chong stroked the beard under his chin and murmured: "You know people, you know faces, but you don't know hearts. Who knows what Lin Feng looks like."
Jian Xingmao suddenly stopped talking.
When it comes to the eldest princess, the emperor's thinking is very different, that is, like an old hen protecting her young, she is not to be messed with.
Not long after, Xu Liuli entered the main hall. She saw that he was still sitting in front of the case, with a pile of memorials piled up in front of him. It seemed that Sima Chong was about forty years old, but his temples were stained by wind and frost, and he was also haggard and old.
She felt distressed for no reason.
This is her father.
But he is so old.
If it weren't for Lin Feng's words of advice, perhaps she would have been fighting with her parents, but she had ignored her father. In fact, she was alone, which was extremely difficult.
Xu Liuli leaned forward and said, "Father!"
"What?"
Sima Chong exclaimed.
His eyes widened, and there was a deep sense of disbelief in his eyes. Sima Chong stood up directly, his body trembling slightly, walked to Xu Liuli, and said in a trembling voice: "Liuli, what do you call me?"
"Father!"
Xu Liuli spoke again.
Sima Chong took a deep breath, and his eyes were suddenly filled with tears.
Sima Chong has always been strong in his life. He has never shed tears. Only for his daughter, he owes her and has always been committed to making up for her. What he was thinking about most was that he wanted his daughter to be called father.
Now, I got my wish.
Now, I heard it.
There was a smile on Sima Chong's slightly pale face, but coupled with his tear-filled eyes and his expression of both laughter and tears, it was exactly this that made Xu Liuli feel guilty in her heart.
She was willful.
My father has been like this for many years, so you can imagine how uncomfortable it is.
Xu Liuli was glad in her heart that she had listened to Brother Lin's advice, otherwise, she would have continued to make her father sad.
Xu Liuli took a deep breath, calmed down her emotions, and said: "Father, my daughter will come to the palace from time to time to see the father and the queen."
"Okay, okay, okay."
Sima Chong nodded hastily.
His face was filled with relief.
At this moment, Sima Chong felt that all the fatigue in his body had disappeared, and he felt extremely happy in his heart.
Sima Chong said quickly: "Liu Li, it's rare for you to enter the palace. The palace has always reserved a dormitory for you to live in. Tonight, I will stay in the palace to rest. What do you think?"
"No, I have to go back. After all, I am a disciple of Dazentian."
Xu Liuli shook his head and said: "I just miss my father, so I came to the palace to take a look. It's late at night, and my father should rest early. I will take time to come back to see my father and queen more often."
When Sima Chong heard Xu Liuli say that he missed his old father, his heart felt warm and extremely happy. But Xu Liuli was leaving, and he felt a little regretful.
Fortunately, his daughter recognized him and he was very satisfied.
Sima Chong said: "It's up to you."
Xu Liuli said: "Father, my daughter is resigning."
"go Go."
Sima Chong smiled and waved his hands, watching Xu Liuli leave. When Xu Liuli's back disappeared from sight, he wiped the tears from his eyes and sat down happily.
Sima Chong looked high-spirited and said, "Jian Xingmao, did you hear that Liuli called me father?"
Jian Xingmao said: "Your Majesty has moved the eldest princess."
"shit!"
Sima Chong snorted and said: "I have moved Liuli for more than ten years, but I haven't seen her change her mind. It seems that this is Lin Feng's credit. Liuli and Lin Feng went to the lantern festival and there were changes. It can be seen that it must be Lin Feng He enlightened Liuli. Good, good, he is indeed the person I chose. Not bad, not bad."
Jian Xingmao said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Sima Chong said: "Although my ability to govern the country is not very good and I can only rely on diligence, I can really be called a sage when it comes to choosing people to enlighten Liuli."
Jian Xingmao smiled awkwardly and then stopped talking. After all, he couldn't take the emperor's words.
Sima Chong stood up again and said: "Lin Feng, this kid is very good. He has such potential, I have to encourage him so that he can continue to work hard and think about Liuli."
Jian Xingmao stood aside and said nothing.
He couldn't help with this matter.
Sima Chong thought about it for a while, then suddenly his eyes lit up and he said: "I thought of it. I gave him the position of guest minister of Qi State and allowed him to represent Jin State and promote the alliance between Qi State, Da Qin and Jin State."
After he finished speaking, he wrote an edict directly, appointing Lin Feng as the guest minister of Qi State, and appointed Lin Feng as the envoy of Jin State to go to Qi State on behalf of Jin State to promote the alliance.
After the edict was written, Sima Chong ordered: "Jian Xingmao, arrange for someone to send the edict to Lin Feng tomorrow morning. I think he will not stay in Jinling for long. This edict can help him act. I believe that he You understand what I mean."
"Old slave obeys the order."
Jian Xingmao followed respectfully.
"Zhao Jia, I'm going to see the queen and talk to her about Liuli. Today is a happy day."
Sima Chong stood up and walked out.
Jian Xingmao put away the edict and quickly made arrangements for the young eunuch to go to the queen's palace to deliver the message. Then, Jian Xingmaocai followed the emperor and left.
