"Is the emperor enlightened?"
In a daze, accompanied by a hint of chill, a familiar voice suddenly sounded next to Lu Chen.
He turned around and saw Gu Simiao looking expressionlessly at the big golden egg in front of him that was constantly emitting dazzling light.
"What did you say to His Majesty?"
Gu Simiao asked softly.
Lu Chen reacted quickly.
Of course, people in Ziji City would not be unaware of such a big commotion, and Gu Simiao, the Guiyi Realm boss, was the strongest and was naturally the fastest to come.
At the palace gate behind Gu Simiao, some palace people who had just arrived were looking at them nervously. Behind them, a group of imperial guards were seen filing in with solemn expressions, holding the weapons in their hands.
Lu Chen waved to them to reassure them, then rubbed his temples and said to Gu Simiao:
"It's not anything special, it's just that your Majesty got the chance and just realized the truth."
"Is it?"
Gu Simiao narrowed her eyes and took a deep look at Lu Chen.
Click…
At this moment, there was a sudden crisp sound on the surface of the golden egg, and a crack suddenly appeared on it.
Immediately afterwards, a small white hand suddenly stretched out from the crack and pressed it on the golden eggshell. Then the little hand exerted a slight force, and the crack spread out in all directions and cracked.
Bang~
In the blink of an eye, the golden egg completely shattered into countless spider web-like cracks and quickly turned into dots of stars, swimming back and forth in the air.
"Lu Qing."
As the light beam slowly dispersed, the empress's voice sounded softly.
"I have broken through to the Xuanming realm."
As she spoke, she raised her head slightly and looked at Lu Chen not far away through the gradually dissipating light in front of her. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised on her pretty face, and there was a bright smile in her eyes.
She just looked at Lu Chen steadily, and her expression gave Lu Chen an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Looking at the empress' slightly raised face, Lu Chen couldn't help but complain in his heart:
Are you an elementary school girl looking for compliments?
After a moment, he shook his head secretly to get rid of the inexplicable thoughts in his mind, and then bowed to the empress together with Gu Simiao and others.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty for your enlightenment."
The empress nodded slightly, then glanced at Gu Simiao, and finally her eyes were still fixed on Lu Chen.
"Thanks to Lu Qing's earnest teachings, I was able to gain enlightenment again in such a short period of time."
After a pause, before Lu Chen responded modestly, she said directly:
"I propose that Lu Chen, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, is a scholar of heaven and man, and has the qualifications of a sage... From now on, with the title of bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, he can freely enter and leave the palace, participate in government affairs, serve me, and assist me in handling matters. affairs of state."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Lu Chen with envy and surprise.
They couldn't help but think of the time when the dust of Xia Yan's case was settled, when Lu Chen made some shocking words and directly made the empress realize the truth on the spot.
Maybe it was Lu Chen's good luck last time, and those words happened to bring about the opportunity for the Empress. But now, in just over a month, he actually made the Empress realize enlightenment again.
This cannot be explained by luck...
At this thought, Xiao Yun, Liu Dongyang and other high-ranking officials who had just arrived, and even Gu Simiao, who had already embarked on the journey to return to immortality, looked at Lu Chen with a strange look.
Especially Xiao Yun.
She thinks more than others.
After all, Lu Chen also helped her realize enlightenment, which allowed her cultivation that had been stagnant for a long time to directly break through to a great level.
Moreover, when he was in Yuzhou, Fu Huan, who was already a strong person in the Dongxu Realm, directly enlightened and broke through to the Guiyi Realm and caused the catastrophe, and he stayed with Lu Chen.
There are also a group of Xuanji guards sent by Lu Chen to the counties of Yuzhou and Suizhou. They also heard that some people have improved in cultivation, as well as the commanders and officials of the Yuzhou Guard and Suizhou Guard...
Unknowingly, many people who have interacted with Lu Chen, or who have listened to his teachings, have achieved enlightenment and breakthroughs. Xiao Yun's evaluation of Lu Chen's "study heavenly man" in the decree just now, Xiao Yun I don’t think it’s an exaggeration because of favor.
Lu Chen and Lu Huaiyu definitely deserve this evaluation.
The next second, a touching smile slowly appeared on Xiao Yun's face.
Lu Chen subconsciously expressed his polite rejection of the empress' decree to commend him. However, the empress was extremely forceful this time and insisted on giving him the position of one of the three cabinet ministers who had been vacant for a long time and held the title of bachelor. Lu Chen.
Lu Chen thought for a while and accepted it.
He is just a cabinet minister, and he is only a fifth-rank official. For him who is now a third-rank official, it is not considered a promotion, it is just an increase in rank, so it is up to the empress.
After enlightenment, except for those with strong cultivation, all practitioners need to find a quiet place to meditate as soon as possible to consolidate the realm they have just broken through.
Anyone who is a cultivator knows this.
So everyone excused themselves and left. The empress nodded and watched everyone leave.
However, her eyes were always focused on Lu Chen's back.
"Congratulations, Mr. Lu."
As soon as he reached the gate of Zichen Palace, Gu Simiao took the lead in congratulating Lu Chen, and then said to him with a smile:
"Shilang Lu's knowledge is so outstanding. If I have time in the future, I will definitely come to visit you often and listen to Shilang Lu's teachings. Maybe I can break through the shackles and seek the great road like Your Majesty."
Hearing what seemed to be just polite words, Lu Chen didn't react at all, but the empress, who was about to stand up, frowned slightly.
Lu Chen shook his head and said softly: "The general is ridiculous. Your Majesty is able to understand the Tao purely because of his excellent understanding. The subordinate is just lucky and happened to meet him at the right time. The subordinate is not talented and has little knowledge. He should not be like a general."
After a pause, Lu Chen continued:
"However, if the general intends to visit, I will sweep the couch to welcome him."
"hehe……"
After receiving Lu Chen's response, Gu Simiao chuckled.
"Then it's settled."
But at this moment, Xiao Yun suddenly took steps and moved closer to Lu Chen. At the same time, her red lips opened slightly and a gentle voice slowly sounded.
"Shilang Lu, we haven't gotten together since the incident in Yuzhou and since you moved to Dongcheng. We will have a rest in two days. I will pay you a visit then and have a good chat with you."
As soon as these words came out, the empress narrowed her eyes inexplicably.
Lu Chen bowed his hand towards Xiao Yun.
"It is Xiaguan's honor that Mr. Xiao comes to teach you. Xiaguan is always waiting for you."
Xiao Yun smiled.
"Shilang Lu, there is no need to be so formal. You and I have worked together for a long time and share the joys and sorrows. There is no need to care about superiority and inferiority. Just be normal."
Lu Chen nodded in agreement.
Immediately afterwards, Liu Dongyang seemed to suddenly remember something and suddenly said:
"Master Lu, my daughter has encountered a problem in her practice. During this time, she has been so worried that she has lost a lot of weight. I see it in my eyes and am anxious in my heart. But what she is confused about is the evil way. I am right I really don’t know anything about this. Mr. Lu is a scholar of heaven and man, and he may be able to solve my daughter’s doubts. So, if Mr. Lu is free, can he come to my house and take a walk?”
The moment he finished speaking, Liu Dongyang suddenly felt that the air around him became slightly heavier.
But the next second, everything returned to its original state, as if the strange feeling just now was just his illusion.
Lu Chen had no idea about this. Faced with Liu Dongyang's conversation, he responded naturally:
"Liu Shangshu has said that it is natural for him to be a low-ranking official. However, he is just a person with few talents and little knowledge. He probably won't be able to help your daughter. If it doesn't make any difference then, please don't blame Liu Shangshu."
"Shilang Lu is kind enough to help me. No matter whether it succeeds or not, I still owe Shilang Lu a favor. How can I blame him?"
Lu Chen nodded.
"In that case, I will go over there when I take a rest."
"Thank you, Minister Lu."
In just a few words, Lu Chen's timetable for Mu Xiu was confirmed.
At the same time, the golden light surrounding the empress finally dissipated completely. Then the empress gently exhaled a breath of turbid air and looked at the direction where Lu Chen and others were leaving, her beautiful eyes turning slightly.
After a while, she slowly stood up, and with several palace attendants waiting on her, she turned around and walked towards Ziwei Palace.
…………
Tianlan travels to the province.
Qingyun Mansion, the backyard of the government office.
"Uh-huh!"
With a scream, a burly man dressed as a general clutched his pierced chest and slowly fell to the ground.
Poof!
The sharp blade was pulled out violently, and blood spattered violently, falling on the green shirt of the man holding the sword that had already been stained with blood.
"Li Heng..."
The big man glared at the leopard-like eyes, his blood-red eyes staring at the blue-shirted scribe in front of him, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger.
"You...actually betrayed the Holy Duke...to be the court eagle...you...you deserve to die!!"
He subconsciously wanted to get up and use the pumpkin in his hand to smash the head of the blue-shirted scribe named Li Heng, but the vital part was penetrated, and his strength continued to fade with the rapid passage of life. At this time, he had no strength at all. He could only utter vicious curses intermittently.
No matter how he cursed, Li Heng's expression did not change at all.
Just looking down at him expressionlessly.
It wasn't until his vitality completely dissipated that Li Heng sighed softly, then squatted down, stretched out his hand, and gently closed the big man's wide eyes.
"Sir...sir..."
Two soft voices suddenly sounded from behind.
He turned around and saw two women with bruises and swollen faces on the bed not far away, clutching the quilt in their hands and looking at him in horror.
"I...we are just...just poor people who were caught...by the evil thief...We are innocent, please...please let us go..."
As they spoke, they seemed to think of their own tragic experiences, and they sobbed softly.
Li Heng shook his head.
"Don't worry, the Qingning Army has retaken Qingyun Mansion. They won't hurt you. Once they wipe out the rebels, it will be safe outside. You can go on your own then."
Hearing this, the two women couldn't help but be startled, with expressions of ecstasy on their backs.
"Sir...are you from the imperial court?"
Li Heng shook his head again, without saying anything more, but cut off the big man's head with a sword, wrapped it in linen, then stood up, turned around and left here.
When they came outside, noisy shouts of killing suddenly came from all around.
A moment later, accompanied by a crisp sound of horse hoofbeats, the figures of Zhang Shiping, Su Shuang, Zhang Yu and others gradually appeared on the street corner not far away.
"General Zhang, General Su."
Li Heng raised the head in his hand.
"The thief general Pan Sheng has been killed by me, and his head is here."
"very good!"
Zhang Shiping laughed loudly and raised his voice:
"Daxia Li is indeed very skilled in martial arts. He killed the leader of the thief so quickly. With Daxia Li here, our Qingning army will definitely be able to break through Nankang within a month, capture alive the rebel thief Yu Jiuyuan who is causing harm to the world, and restore peace to the world. Prosperity!”
Hearing this, Li Heng had a complicated look on his face.
He was originally one of the Ten Holy Generals under the Holy See.
A month ago, Shenggong sent Chai Hongyu and others to Yuzhou, preparing to take advantage of the floods to find opportunities to capture Yuzhou. At the same time, just in case, he and some confidants were sent to the Tianmen Mountain Dam to ensure that the flood broke the embankment as scheduled.
However, after he saw the Yuzhou Guards, Suizhou Guards and the common people, soldiers and civilians, and felt the mutual affection between them, he could not think anything bad about them.
Although they faced two orthodox guards, they really had little chance of destroying the dam.
After all, according to Shenggong's expectation, the imperial court is now in decay and may not necessarily pay attention to the water conditions in Yuzhou. Even if it can manage it, according to the imperial court's practice, at most it will only send a high-ranking official over and then conscript labor to strengthen the dam.
Not only are these servants inefficient, they also have a lot of loopholes and plenty of opportunities to take advantage of.
Unexpectedly, the imperial court not only attached great importance to the water conditions in Yuzhou, but also directly mobilized the famous and powerful Yuzhou Guard and Suizhou Guard in the Qingning Guard to do the errands that should have been done by the ignorant Guizhou leader, completely breaking the rules and starting a war. caught them off guard.
Li Heng really didn't want to ruin this rare friendship, and from the people of Yuzhou, he could vaguely see the shadow of the coming prosperous age.
Daxia, after all, is still not exhausted.
However, after the rebel army commanded by the Holy Gong had a solid territory and a foundation, it became more and more unfamiliar to him.
Just like Pan Sheng who was killed by him just now.
Pan Sheng used to be a chivalrous man who hated evil, but now...
Li Heng felt a little emotional when he thought of the two women who had obviously suffered a lot of torture when they just killed Pan Sheng.
While thinking, Zhang Shiping and others slowly stepped forward.
Su Shuang said: "Thanks to Daxia Li this time. If Daxia Li hadn't abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side, not only extraditing Yangping Pass for our army, but also helping us to deceive the city gate, how could we have made such a great contribution? Don't worry, Daxia Li, when the Qingning Army leads the Qingning Army to quell the chaos. When your master returns to court, someone will express his merit for you. Your Majesty is a sage who is rare to meet in a thousand years, and he will definitely not treat you badly."
"yes."
Zhang Shiping nodded in agreement.
To this, Li Heng responded indifferently: "I accept the kindness of the two generals, but glory and wealth are not what I want. I am not helping the court for the sake of glory in my life, but for the sake of the two generals." A good official like the general can occupy a high position and benefit the world just like he did to the people of Yuzhou."
Hearing this, Zhang Shiping and others suddenly looked stern.
In his mind, the teachings he received when he got along with Lu Chen resurfaced again.
Governor Lu is a true national scholar!
If Lu Chen hadn't cherished the people and forced them to fulfill their responsibilities as soldiers of Great Xia, how could there be a conscientious righteous man like Li Heng to stand up and help them put an end to the chaos?
If the rebellion can be successfully suppressed this time, Governor Lu should take the lead!
(End of chapter)
