Daolin took a deep breath. He didn't dare to confirm whether what Dao Qingyun said was true or not. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
"I also know something about what happened back then. Although Qingyun used your mother to threaten your father to beg me, which was a bit extreme, I can prove that the Taoist family definitely did not make things difficult for your mother." The emperor said.
"But...but my father said that since my great-grandfather passed away, the Taoist family has treated my grandparents and my father very badly, and even ostracized them." Dolin shook his head and retorted.
"We had just come into contact with martial arts back then. We had to explore on our own without the help of a guide. The resources required were huge. Just the amount of money spent on each person's daily medicinal baths added up to an astronomical figure."
"Not only your grandparents, but also everyone in the Taoist family at that time was tightening their belts. Every expense was used to improve their strength. The so-called exclusion of you was because your father didn't understand at all at the time. How difficult it is for a family to survive in the imperial capital."
Dao Qingyun said these words in a hoarse voice.
"We just want to gain a foothold in the imperial capital and live a good life. Is this wrong? Just because we are not cooks, are we Taoists that bad in your mind?"
"If practicing martial arts is against the teachings of our ancestors, then what are you doing now, Daolin?"
"At the beginning, we didn't want you two to leave. It was your father who threatened to leave. I admit that we were wrong in using your mother to force your father to beg the emperor, but that is for the sake of the whole family!"
"Now, you suddenly came back. I wanted you to return to Taoism, but something like this happened. Maybe this is God's will."
Daolin was in a very complicated mood at this moment. After listening to Dao Qingyun's words, he blamed himself very much. The words he just said on the top of the mountain were really too hurtful. At this moment, he didn't know how to speak.
The emperor stretched out his hand and patted Daolin's shoulder and said: "I had heard more or less about Taoism at that time. As soon as Tiangao died, the pillars of Taoism collapsed. Later, Qingtian also followed Tiangao. Under the double blow, your father collapsed."
"Now that the situation has been explained, you already know the ins and outs of Taoism. Regardless of whether you return to Taoism or not, I hope you can clear up the misunderstanding." The emperor persuaded.
Daolin nodded, he was a little afraid to look into Dao Qingyun's eyes now.
"Okay, I've said all that needs to be said, let's go up." The emperor took the lead, followed closely by Dao Qingyun.
Dolin stood there and thought for a long time, and finally he smiled bitterly. He must have his own intentions in such an arrangement of fate. Life is like chess, and everyone is just a chess piece.
"Regarding what happened in Taoism today, I hope everyone will keep their mouths shut. I don't want to hear anything bad, otherwise I will make the whole family of talkative people unable to open their mouths for the rest of their lives. Do you understand?" Back to At the top of the mountain, the emperor spoke bluntly.
"I obey the emperor's order!" Everyone knelt down and shouted.
"Very good, I don't care about the test results. This test ends here. You organizers can control their own discretion. Stop drinking and come with me. Su Kangbo will bring the Taoist prescription and let's go." As soon as the emperor finished speaking, he disappeared directly. In place.
"Thank you, Emperor." Dao Qingyun bowed his head in the direction where the Emperor disappeared. Since the Emperor asked Su Kangbo to take Daofang with him, it meant that Daofang's life was saved.
Jijiu followed Su Kangbo, while Su Chen came over, vigilant to prevent Dao Qingyun from doing anything again.
Daolin glanced at Dao Qingyun with a meaningful look, and then walked towards Duanmu Jinglong.
"Hello, Dean, I would like to apologize to you on behalf of Jijiu and Su Chen. After careful consideration, we have decided to withdraw from this test. We sincerely apologize for the trouble we have caused everyone." Daolin bowed deeply and said, Although I know that the other party is not a good person, I still need to do some superficial work.
"No problem, no problem. Several young heroes have become famous in the imperial capital. We have also discussed it. There is nothing to teach you in the academies within the imperial capital. But it doesn't matter. The doors of several academies are open to you at any time. Whenever you are free, You can come over and play.”
What Duanmu Jinglong said was very beautiful, at least it looked good to everyone.
After the two sides exchanged some pleasantries again, Daolin and Su Chen left early. They didn't have to attend the ensuing entrance ceremony if they didn't want to.
There was no conversation all the way, and the two of them returned home directly. The day passed like this. Except for quitting drinking, everyone else was already at home.
Bai Luo was horrified when he saw Dolin covered in blood, and quickly pulled him to bandage him. But after taking off his clothes, he found that Dolin's skin was smooth and shiny, and there were wounds. Dolin changed his clothes. Clean clothes said he was not injured.
"You are making quite a fuss today. The entire imperial capital knows that the sky-high Bodhisattva is probably the work of Jingdong." Taishi Xingwei came over and admired.
"That's right, tell us what happened today." Bai Ying took Daolin's arm and shook it.
In desperation, Daolin had no choice but to tell everyone what happened today, while Su Chen was responsible for supplementing.
"Ah? How could they do this? Everyone is targeting the three of you. It's so bullying." The three girls said with angry faces.
"It's no exaggeration that this matter alarmed the emperor. Who made you make such a big noise in the imperial capital city? You didn't see it. The people in the whole city said that it was the appearance of the Bodhisattva. The scene was not to mention how spectacular it was." Chen Feng photographed Said with a slap in the face.
Daolin and Su Chen were particularly embarrassed, because this matter had nothing to do with them at all. The group of people had been praising them for a long time in vain, and it seemed that they were of no use.
"What do you think about Taoism?" Taishi Xingwei asked, patting the table lightly.
Everyone fell silent, waiting for Dorian's answer.
Daolin scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Don't mention it. After he explained it in front of the emperor, I actually felt that I had done something wrong. I didn't understand them very well. I said hurtful words just based on my father's dictation. To be honest, I am the one who dare not face each other now."
"So, he really came to visit you that night? I also have a reason for this. I thought he was here to cause trouble for you, so I sent him away." Taishi Xingwei said angrily.
"Master, don't blame yourself. This is God's will. The best solution now is to stop contacting them for the time being.
As for the clues about my mother, I will look for them after my strength improves a bit. I am really embarrassed to go to Taoism now. "
"This matter really needs to be considered in the long term. Did Qingjiu say when he would come back?" Taishi Xingwei continued to ask.
"I didn't say that the emperor took him away because he revealed his identity to the emperor. I guess they were reminiscing about old times at this time." Daolin shook his head and said.
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In the emperor's palace, the imperial chef prepared a table of delicious food. The emperor and Jijiu were drinking wine with a wine gourd.
"If you hadn't brought this wine, I would have forgotten its taste. This wine is the best in the world! Speaking of which, Qin Tiangong actually became a monk. This is really unexpected." The emperor raised his head and drank. He sighed after taking a sip of wine.
"Master often mentioned you to me, and said that you are the most promising among them. He gave me the opportunity to meet you and say hello to you on his behalf." He said with a very low attitude.
"To be honest, if I hadn't been promoted to the emperor first, the ten of us could still live together in Tongtong Kuaikuai, drinking Qin Tiangong's wine every day and listening to the beautiful music. I miss those days so much."
