"People are like this, they will change with changes in the environment, things they experience and other factors."
Liu Dongyang picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said calmly: "Just like you, Lu Guisheng, before you met Gu Simiao, you were probably just a mediocre young cultivator, but after meeting her and being saved by her, Only after you make a promise to help the world and bring peace to the people will you grow step by step into the person you are today."
"Otherwise, you may be like other mediocre people who enter the officialdom with complacency and ambition, only to lose your true heart in various temptations and fights. In the end, you will be dyed various colors in the big dye vat of officialdom and completely lose your true nature. My heart will live a mediocre life from now on."
Having said this, he looked at Lu Chen with a solemn look.
"I don't know what Gu Simiao has been through, but what is certain is that she is no longer the sage who cares about the world in your mind, and since she is not the Gu Simiao who saved you, Lu Gaishi will Why bother about her?"
Hearing this, Fang Ping couldn't help but glance at him.
"Liu Shangshu's words make sense."
After retracting his gaze, he looked straight at Lu Chen and said in a low voice: "Lu Goshi, the Gu Simiao in your mind who serves the country and the people may have been as early as when she got married to Zhao Feifan and clung to the power of the Queen Mother. At that time, he was already dead. Now in the eyes of the world, Gu Simiao is just a selfish villain. Don’t be too entangled. Take the teachings that Gu Simiao gave you during his lifetime in your mind and remember you. To commit to her, just be yourself as always."
"In this way, it is not in vain that she saved your life. By the way, you can also accumulate merit for her and repay her life-saving grace."
After a pause, he said again:
"Although Lu Gaishi fell into some malicious plot this time and made a mistake in the heat of the moment, fortunately it did not lead to any negative consequences. Moreover, Lu Gaishi, you are still young. Young people are inevitably full of arrogance, and it is very difficult for them to do so. Easily get carried away."
"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and he has always been more trustworthy than you. He regards you as an important minister of the country in the future. As long as you admit your mistake to your Majesty and reflect on it, your Majesty will definitely not make things difficult for you."
Hearing this, Xiao Yi on the side suddenly gave Fang Ping a thumbs up in his heart.
In the morning, when they heard the urgent news from Suzhou and other places, they were anxious about the war. They were also worried that Lu Chen would be devastated after hearing the news, so they deliberately took advantage of Lu Chen to move to his new home. On this occasion, come and enlighten me.
As for Liu Dongyang coming over, it was beyond his expectation.
However, looking at the other party's appearance, it was obvious that he had a love for Lu Chen's talent, and couldn't bear to see such a valuable and good minister leaving the court, so he came here to comfort Lu Chen just like them.
But at this moment, Lu Chen felt as if he had been trampled by ten thousand grass and mud horses, and was extremely depressed.
What's going on?
I am entertaining you with delicious food and drinks, but you are making trouble for me when you are full and full?
Thank you so much for your comfort and advice!
After the three of them finished speaking, several others also gave advice.
They didn't have any special thoughts, they just simply respected Lu Chen.
After six years of chaos in the government of the Queen Mother, there are really not many ministers like Lu Chen in the court who do not care about themselves and are dedicated to the public good.
Facing the sincere words of consolation one after another, although Lu Chen complained crazily in his heart, he still couldn't help but have a different kind of thought welling up deep in his heart.
When everyone finished speaking, Lu Chen was silent for a while before slowly raising his head.
"Feel sorry."
He stood up and held his hands to everyone one by one.
"I still feel that there may be a hidden agenda behind the incident in Huangzhou. Miss Gu is definitely not the kind of treacherous villain who disregards the world for her own selfish interests."
Hearing what he said, Liu Dongyang and Fang Ping couldn't help but stare.
Why is this young man so stubborn, insisting on his own way, refusing to listen to others' advice...
Xiao Yi couldn't help but sigh after being stunned for a short time.
"Huaiyu, why are you doing this..."
It wasn't that he didn't believe Lu Chen, but he didn't believe Gu Simiao, who had never had any contact with him except when he saved their lives.
Lu Chen smiled bitterly.
"I'm sorry, Brother Ruoyu, no matter what, I have to personally confirm whether Miss Gu has really changed, or there is such irrefutable evidence that I have to believe it. Otherwise, I will never believe that I asked you to be a good official who can help the world and bring peace to the people in return. She will betray the imperial court and stir up strife in the world for her own selfish interests."
As he said that, he suddenly turned his head, looked at Fang Ping and Liu Dongyang, and said with great solemnity: "Liu Shangshu, Fangdu Yushi, I accept the kindness of the two of you, but as the ancient saying goes: since ancient times, there has been death, and no one has faith. Not standing.”
"If I misjudge you, then Miss Gu is really a treasonous traitor. I will definitely be willing to be punished for the same crime as I said in the court that day, even if Your Majesty forgives me because of past friendship."
"Even if it means death, I, Lu Huaiyu, am not willing to break my promise and survive!"
Hearing the words and feeling the unshakable firmness in these sonorous and powerful words, everyone was moved.
He was actually able to sacrifice his life to gain trust.
Lu Huaiyu is a true gentleman!
Throughout the ages, how many people have been so loyal, benevolent, talented and brave?
How lucky are you to meet such a great husband now? !
Even Liu Dongyang, a long-established celebrity, couldn't help but tremble slightly when holding the teacup in his hands.
At this time, Lu Chen seemed to him that although he was still a dazed young man, he had no idea how to adapt, how the future was long, the overall situation was the most important, and how to stay useful in order to achieve prosperity.
But he had to admire this sincere gentleman who sticks to his inner ideals and is not shaken by any external things.
The next second, he and Fang Ping shook their heads almost simultaneously and sighed.
At this point, if they continue to persuade Lu Chen to keep his faith, it will be equivalent to erasing him as a person.
How could they do it?
For a time, the atmosphere gradually became heavy.
And just when Lu Chen was about to ask Luo Xiaoyu to see off the guests with a few more polite words——
"Lu Qing is indeed sincere and trustworthy."
Suddenly there was a sound outside that was familiar to everyone present.
Then, with a few light footsteps, the empress wearing a dark red dragon robe with gold patterns quickly appeared in front of everyone.
Everyone couldn't help but be shocked when they saw the familiar figure of the Empress, and then subconsciously stood up and bowed to the Empress.
“We have met your Majesty, Your Majesty, please be blessed!!”
The empress waved her hand.
"Everyone, sit down. I'm here just to congratulate Lu Qing on moving to his new home. There's nothing else to do. You don't have to be polite."
Hearing this, everyone except Lu Chen couldn't help but feel shocked.
Previously, Lu Chen had categorically stated in the court that Gu Simiao would not rebel, and even tried to protect her at all costs. As a result, today there was definite news that Gu Simiao, together with the Queen Mother Zhao and the King of Qin Jiang Chengyun, had launched an army to attack the court.
Now that things have come to this, His Majesty is still so kind to Lu Chen? He even made a special trip to congratulate Lu Chen on his new home.
This was simply telling the world clearly that she, the Emperor of Daxia, still trusted Lu Chen the most.
Such a holy family is simply terrifying!
Immediately afterwards, the empress turned her head and looked straight at Lu Chen, who had a complicated look on his face for some reason. Her red lips slowly curved.
There was a soft and unique tone in the majesty, which slowly sounded in everyone's ears.
"All the officials in the court thought that I trusted Lu Qing so much because Lu Qing never left me. Little did they know that compared to Lu Qing's unparalleled loyalty, I appreciate Lu Qing's talent and perseverance to always maintain his original intention. "
As she spoke, she walked towards the seat next to Lu Chen.
"After the court today, many people said that after Lu Qing knew that Gu Simiao sent troops, you would rush into the palace to find me and shamelessly ask for my mercy. If they heard what Lu Qing just said, they would definitely You’ll be so ashamed that you want to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it, right?”
The moment he finished speaking, feeling the unabashed appreciation in the empress' words, Lu Chen always felt like he shot himself in the foot.
He raised his hand and arched it towards the empress who was getting closer.
"Your Majesty is making false compliments, I am sincerely frightened."
"I have no false praise. It's just Lu Qing that you are too modest."
The empress smiled, then walked to Lu Chen's side very naturally, smoothed the long skirt underneath, and sat down slowly.
He just sat next to Lu Chen's seat.
Lu Chen: "???"
Immediately afterwards, before he could react, the empress casually picked up the empty bowl and chopsticks and picked them up towards the already cold and messy dishes in front of her.
"Your Majesty, no!"
Liu Dongyang became anxious immediately.
"Your Majesty is the supreme being in the world and has a body of ten thousand gold. How can he eat the leftovers of us?"
Fang Ping and Xiao Yi on the side also quickly stopped him.
The empress shook her head.
"It's okay, don't worry about the little details. I still have a lot of official business to deal with. I need to return to the palace as soon as possible, so there is no need to prepare a new meal. Just have a few bites and express my congratulations."
According to the etiquette of the Daxia Dynasty, no matter what banquet you attend, you must eat something at the banquet to show respect for the host of the banquet.
It was her first time at Lu Chen's house, so she naturally didn't want to be rude.
After that, she ignored their attempts to dissuade her and prepared to continue picking up food.
However, at this moment, Lu Chen directly stretched out his hand and grabbed the empress's chopsticks without any scruples.
The chopsticks finally stopped in mid-air.
"Your Majesty, Liu Shangshu and Fang Du Yushi are right."
As Lu Chen said this, he took off the Empress's chopsticks and held them in his hands.
Such a blatant disrespectful act made Fang Ping, Liu Dongyang and others, who were quite anxious just now, suddenly widen their eyes with disbelief.
Mother!
What did I just see?
How dare someone dare to directly take away the emperor's chopsticks? !
How courageous is this guy? !
Admonishment and resistance are two completely different concepts!
Lu Chen didn't care at all about everyone's looks as if he had seen a ghost, and said with a normal expression: "As the saying goes, the Lord will humiliate his ministers to death, please don't make things difficult for us."
"Furthermore, Your Majesty, with the dignity of a human emperor, comes to my humble residence to congratulate me. This kindness alone is worth ten thousand times more than any false gift. I am afraid that I cannot bear your Majesty's heavy thoughts and expectations, so how can I blame His Majesty for being rude?" Woolen cloth?"
After the words fell, everyone immediately looked at the empress subconsciously.
However, in their strange looks, the empress not only did not get angry at Long Yan, but instead smiled apologetically at Lu Chen and said softly:
"Sorry, I was negligent."
Having said that, he stopped insisting.
It was as if Lu Chen's persuasion was good advice, while Fang Ping's persuasion was just nonsense.
Seeing this, everyone was surprised at the empress's generosity and couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief in their hearts.
And seeing that she didn't have any negative emotions at all, a look of disappointment flashed in the corners of Lu Chen's eyes.
There is still one chapter, but it is estimated to be after twelve o'clock. Dear readers, please go to bed early and you will be able to read it when you get up tomorrow.
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