Crown Prince's Counterattack

"Your Highness, I'm being poor and polite."

Even though the person standing in front of him was a distinguished royal nobleman, Qingyuan was still neither humble nor overbearing, and he was dressed in a blue robe that made his whole body look like a fairy.

In Sima Yi's eyes, he was a little more satisfied. From the appearance point of view, he was still satisfied. What's more, the Taoist in front of him was said to be quite prestigious among the people, and there were many followers, and he was highly respected. If such a person could Being used by him will definitely bring him a lot of benefits.

"I'm lonely, someone must have told you about it"

"Pindao already knows the purpose of His Highness's visit, but I am afraid that I am going to disappoint His Highness. I am an outsider, and I have long since left this world of mortals."

Taoist Qingyuan shook his head and resolutely rejected Sima Yi's invitation, Sima Yi's expression changed immediately.

The emperor believed, and there was a wave of reverence among the people, especially Taoists like Qingyuan Taoist, who are quite famous among the people, are still very influential among the people, so even if Sima Yi is the prince, his attitude towards these people It can't be too tough.

Qingyuan Daoist's calm face was also full of ups and downs. I heard earlier that His Highness hated these cultivation and alchemy techniques, but seeing him today is not the case, and he felt relieved. If the emperor has a bad heart towards Taoism, then they probably have to make a plan early, but although the crown prince has no prejudice against Taoism, the Qingyuan Taoists are not prepared to participate in the royal fight, which is in danger of losing their lives at any time.

"This outsider can't eat the wind and drink the dew, but has to eat whole grains like ordinary people, right?"

Sima Yi said lightly, without the so-called dominance of a king, he can only take it step by step.

"What Your Highness said is very true. It is because the poor way of cultivation is far from enough, and now we should concentrate on cultivating the Tao and ignore this worldly mess. Therefore, His Highness's heart can only be let down by the poor way of life."

Taoists in Qingyuan are not in a hurry, and a person who can be respected by the people naturally has his tenacity and determination, and it is definitely not a little intimidation and temptation that can change his mind, Sima Yi sees this very clearly.

"Which is more important, the way of one person or the way of thousands of people? Could it be that Master Qingyuan would rather stick to a square inch of land than carry forward your line of Taoism?"

Taoist Qingyuan looked at Sima Yi steadily, and only then did he truly realize the preciousness of his identity, and his heart suddenly became hot.

The road to seeking immortality is elusive, and prolonging life is not difficult, but no one has ever truly attained Taoism and immortality, so the bottom line is that they are ordinary mortals.Since he is a mortal, he cannot escape the shackles of the world of mortals, he cannot escape the seven emotions and six desires, and selfish desires are inevitable. Only a few people in this world can really be indifferent to fame and fortune, even the seemingly immortal Qingyuan real person has his ambitions.

Compared with being an ordinary Taoist in a remote area, how could he not want to be incensed by thousands of people and take charge of the Taoist sect, so all he remained unmoved was because the chips given were not enough.

"It is Pindao's lifelong wish to carry forward the lineage of Daoism. Your Highness is an excellent lobbyist. Your Highness is still convinced by your highness. If Your Highness needs it, Pindao is willing to do his best."

Taoist Qingyuan let out a long sigh, and finally softened his attitude. Even though the future is unclear, Sima Yi's identity is already the best choice for them.

"As long as you and I cooperate energetically, I believe that the Taoist sect will flourish under the guidance of the real person."

There is no need to use the threat of force, and it is the best result to get these people under their names. Sima Yi got what he wanted, and there was a joy in his eyes.

"I don't know what His Highness needs the poor to do?"

"Don't worry, I will arrange someone to send you to where you should go, and then you will understand what you need to do"

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Oasis Palace

"Your Majesty sees you"

Jiang Chong and Su Wen stopped, retreated to both sides of the road, and saluted Sima Yi respectfully who was walking towards him. Sima Yi nodded slightly and was about to pass them.

"Your Highness, are you going to see His Majesty?"

Jiang Chong spoke suddenly, Sima Yi paused in his walking steps, and looked back at Jiang Chong with unclear meaning.

"So what?"

"Your Highness, I'm afraid we won't be able to see His Majesty anymore. Your Majesty is currently practicing in seclusion and won't see anyone. I'm afraid His Highness just made a trip in vain this time."

Jiang Chong's tone was full of pity, but there was a strange gleam in the depths of his eyes, his playful eyes turned around Sima Yi, Sima Yi's eyes turned cold, and then he retracted.

There are gentlemen in the world, and there are villains.Some people fight steadily to get to the top, while others flatter the Lord and reach the sky in one step.Liu Che has become more and more confused over the years, and he especially trusts and trusts Jiang Chong and others. These people use the emperor's favor to eliminate dissidents in the court. Before Sima Yi's arrival, Donggong and these people have already torn their faces , When Sima Yi took over completely, Sima Yi didn't have the intention to condescend to repair the relationship. In his opinion, these people were nothing more than fake tigers.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for your reminder, but since Gu is a son of man, no matter whether the emperor wants to see me or not, Gu should go to say hello to me."

Sima Yi smiled, not even half angry at Jiang Chong's deliberate provocation, which seemed particularly appropriate.

"Your Majesty will definitely feel His Highness's heart"

Sima Yi nodded and seemed to agree with Jiang Chong's words, he lifted his foot and left. No one called him this time.

Jiang Chong and Su Wen looked at Sima Yi's leaving back and looked at each other, their minds were strangely the same, the prince seems to be a little different...

Sima Yi waited outside the palace gate for a long time, and finally saw the voice of the eunuch who was serving beside Liu Che belatedly.

"Your Highness, please go back. Your Majesty is currently in retreat and has not seen anyone."

The servant's gentle tone was obviously polite. In many cases, the attitude of the emperor could affect the palace servants who served him. For a prince who was not favored by the emperor, the attitude of the servants seemed not too close.

"Since that's the case, then I won't disturb my father's practice."

Sima Yi's face was normal, although he was a bit disappointed, he quickly accepted the reality, but what was hidden under that calmness was a wordless sarcasm. He had time to see his courtiers, but he didn't have time to see his parents and children. And metaphor.

Seeing Sima Yi with a strong smile on his face, the servant's eyes flickered and he didn't say anything, he turned and walked towards the door.

In the bright hall was a bronze statue of Sanqing, surrounded by incense. Liu Che was wearing a Taoist robe with a calm face, sitting cross-legged on a futon, hidden in layers of smoke, as if he was not in the world.

Even though the servant lowered his footsteps, Liu Che still heard the sound of hurried footsteps, and slowly opened his tightly closed eyes.

"he's gone?"

Liu Che's tone was neither happy nor angry, with a bit of indifference.

The mood for the eldest son Liu Che is complicated. His heirs are not abundant, and he only had his eldest son in Li Zhinian. He used to look forward to this child, but as the eldest son grew up slowly, and he gradually aged, the imperial power was inherited. His eldest son is very outstanding, but it is precisely because of this excellence that he has fear in his heart.

The prince's old age slowly eroded his supreme authority, but Liu Che was not reconciled to his power being left behind. If he did not die, the only master of the dynasty could only be him, so he wanted to live forever, and when he wanted power, the eldest son Became his stumbling block, so when he was still alive, no one could covet what he had in his hand.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, His Royal Highness has left"

Liu Che nodded in satisfaction, then closed his eyes and calmed down again. Longevity may not be possible, but he will get the secret to prolong life.

The servant stood quietly in one place, paying attention to Liu Che's movements all the time. The hall was silent, and when the emperor was sitting quietly, no one would come to disturb him without looking.

******

The sky gradually darkened, and the moon gradually rose into the night sky.

"Your Majesty, you are here"

Received the message early, Mrs. Gouyi, Mrs. Zhao took her son Fu Ling to wait for Liu Che's royal driver to arrive at the gate of the palace. The sound of the wheels spinning was getting closer, and Mrs. Zhao's eyes lit up.

"Fu Ling pays respects to Father"

The little child is exquisitely like a fairy child, with a pair of big black and white eyes, as clear as water, and the appearance of learning to salute makes one's heart soften.

When Liu Che got off the frame, when he saw his lovely wife and young son standing at the door, his eyes suddenly felt a little warmer.

Liu Che came over, took Liu Fuling's little hand, took Zhao Shi and walked into the door.

Mrs. Zhao went to order the dinner, and Liu Che was talking with little Fuling. The child's world was always extraordinarily simple and innocent. Listening to the youngest son's childish words, Liu Che's eyes became more gentle.

Except for the eldest son back then, Liu Che has not experienced a pure father-son relationship for a long time. This kind of affection once slowly disappeared as the eldest son grew up, and became a deep fear, but now looking at the cute young son, Liu Che felt that this kind of emotion came back again, and no matter how much he pampered this child, he would not pose any threat to himself. After thinking this through, Liu Che looked at little Fuling with a slightly different gaze. .

"come over"

Little Fuling tilted his head, looked at Liu Che in a daze, and walked obediently to Liu Che's side.

Little Fuling looked up at Liu Che, neither crying nor fussing, very well-behaved, his bright black eyes shone brightly in the dim light of the lamp, and there was aura everywhere, which proved that this was a smart child, Liu Che The palm of his hand fell on little Fuling's head, his eyes sized up the little boy, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Tell Father, does Fu Ling want to be the crown prince?"

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