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After dinner, the Zhennan King finally allowed Xiao Xuanwei and Ji Jinrong to talk.

Seeing Xiao Xuanwei’s eyes turn red, Ji Jinrong said: “Why are you crying! At that time, I lived longer than you.” At that time, Ji Jinrong lived longer than most members of the royal family, including this child.

Xiao Xuanwei said: “I saw it.”

Xiao Xuanwei told his story in detail. It turned out that he had been able to “dream” since he was a child. In his “dream”, he was another child, equally disliked and unloved by others, but he met “that person” in his dream.

That person is Ji Jinrong.

In the dream, Ji Jinrong taught him a lot of things, and he studied very seriously because he was holding back the anger in his chest, always thinking about venting his anger and showing off. He wanted to make those who looked down on him look good.

He had long harboured resentment towards those “cousins” and was momentarily overwhelmed by the impulse to suppress them in front of his teacher.

Unexpectedly, although he was more knowledgeable, he could not match his cousins’ arrogance and violence.

In the end, it led to “his” death.

After “he” died, Xiao Xuanwei’s dream didn’t end.

He watched as Ji Jinrong avenged him step by step, guided Wei Tingjun step by step, and fulfilled their seemingly unrealistic wishes— he just watched, watched, and could only watch. Watching Ji Jinrong exhaust all his energy, watching Ji Jinrong fall ill, watching Ji Jinrong push himself to the gates of hell step by step—

His fifth uncle didn’t need to do this!

His fifth uncle was already living day by day!

It was all because of his impulsiveness, and they unconsciously pinned their expectations on Ji Jinrong.

Ji Jinrong was often sick and rarely woke up. He couldn’t bask in the scorching sun in the summer, couldn’t enjoy the white snow in the winter, and wherever he went, it was always within the imperial city and the forbidden garden.

All he could see was what they saw outside——

So their worries became Ji Jinrong worries; their expectations became Ji Jinrong expectations.

Xiao Xuanwei tried to hold back his tears: “I saw it, I saw it all. Fifth Uncle, you didn’t have to do all that.” His Fifth Uncle should take good care of his body, slowly build up his foundation, go to the places he wants to go, eat the delicious food he wants to eat, and live a happy and relaxed life. What does the country have to do with his Fifth Uncle? What does the people of the world have to do with his Fifth Uncle? His Fifth Uncle’s life was snatched from the King of Hell!

Ji Jinrong reached out and rubbed Xiao Xuanwei’s head.

Xiao Xuanwei couldn’t help but hug Ji Jinrong.

The Zhennan King watched from the side, and his hands were very itchy, very very itchy.

Seeing that the Zhennan King wanted to throw him out again, Ji Jinrong smiled and asked Xiao Xuanwei to sit down.

Xiao Xuanwei said happily: “Fifth Uncle, I have already made all the preparations for the food festival. In two days, you will be able to taste food from all over the world!”

Ji Jinrong was a bit worried about whether it was too extravagant and wasteful.

The Zhennan King said: “How can it be extravagant and wasteful?” How could the capital city, the most prosperous place in the world, not even have a little food? Rather than worrying about extravagance and waste, it is better to worry about not having enough food and the hungry people and high-ranking officials who come to join in the fun!

Ji Jinrong couldn’t help laughing.

Indeed, if it’s just food, there is no need to worry about being extravagant and wasteful.

The food in the “Food Festival” is not all made for him to eat alone. He can taste it, and others can also taste it— At the same time, it gives various people from all the world an opportunity to showcase themselves.

Even the most upright censor wouldn’t point at his nose and scold him for being “arrogant and extravagant” because of this matter.

Ji Jinrong didn’t say anything else.

He could feel the intentions of the Zhennan King and Xiao Xuanwei, and he didn’t want to refuse their kindness.

Xiao Xuanwei then said to Ji Jinrong that he wasn’t going to leave because he had “important business” to discuss with him.

He refused to leave until midnight.

The face of the Zhennan King was already dark.

As the saying goes, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. Xiao Xuanwei glanced at the Zhennan King and said fearlessly: “Fifth Uncle, I want to sleep with you tonight!”

The Zhennan King couldn’t stand it anymore and directly picked up Xiao Xuanwei.

Xiao Xuanwei struggled and yelled angrily: “Let me go! Wei Tingjun, don’t think about occupying Fifth Uncle alone again!”

The Zhennan King’s hands were particularly itchy, wanting to beat people.

Seeing that the two of them were about to fight, Ji Jinrong stood up and pushed them out of the door, slamming the door shut.

Both of them were kicked out.

Out of sight, out of mind.

The Zhennan King and Xiao Xuanwei looked at each other outside the hall. 

Now that there are no scruples at all, they started fighting in the open space in front of the hall.

The Zhennan King didn’t show any mercy and beat Xiao Xuanwei to a pulp. Xiao Xuanwei was also stubborn and refused to admit defeat. Despite being beaten black and blue, he still stubbornly fought against the Zhennan King.

The Zhennan King felt comfortable after beating up the person. He knocked Xiao Xuanwei unconscious with a knife. before throwing him to the guards below and ordering them to send Xiao Xuanwei back to his residence.

He then sneaked back into Ji Jinrong’s bedroom.

Ji Jinrong felt the burning masculine breath and turned around, burying himself in the other person’s arms. He said, “Xuanwei is still young, don’t be too aggressive.”

The Zhennan King said, “I have a sense of propriety.” He hugged Ji Jinrong and said sourly, “I know Your Majesty feels bad for him.”

Ji Jinrong was taken aback.

Compared to the rough and thick-skinned Zhennan King, he did feel a little sorry for the young Xiao Xuanwei.

He opened his eyes and looked at the chest close at hand, which was covered in many scars.

These scars haven’t disappeared for many years, which shows that the injury was very serious at the time. Who is born with thick skin and rough flesh? Everyone is born as a precious treasure to their parents, and their bodies and skin are taken good care of. Any small wound will make their parents worry and feel distressed for a long time— but some people are forced to learn to face the dangers of the world alone very early.

Ji Jinrong gently kissed the most hideous scar on the Zhennan King’s shoulder.

The Zhennan King felt his whole body boiling hot.

He couldn’t hide his excitement and said: “Your Majesty…”

Ji Jinrong stretched out his arms to hug the other person, then raised his head and kissed his lips, saying: “I feel sorry for you too.”

The Zhennan King hugged Ji Jinrong tightly in his arms.

The next day, the Zhennan King heard the report from his subordinates: “Master, Prince Yan has sworn to defeat you.”

The Zhennan King was in a good mood and said with a smile: “I’m waiting for him to defeat me.”

Five years passed in a flash.

Xiao Xuanwei reached the age of twenty.

In order to win over the Zhennan King in all aspects, Xiao Xuanwei and Changsun Meng went to the north together. Accompanying them were the “teacher group” arranged by Ji Jinrong, or it should be called the “think tank”— Many years later, they will be called the pillars of the court!

Xiao Xuanwei won a battle and captured a lot of cattle and sheep. He ordered his subordinates to drive them back to the capital. It’s the annual “Food Festival” again, and everyone knows that no matter how busy the military affairs are, this young “divine general” will personally return to the capital to organize this “Food Festival” for his uncle, the emperor.

At this point, everyone in the court and the public was aware of Ji Jinrong’s preferences.

If someone’s family accidentally made some delicious food, the first thought would be “Quick, quick, make it twice, write down the best method, I want to present it to your majesty”! Of course, no one would rise to heaven because of offering delicious food, they just simply wanted to make Ji Jinrong happy.

Xiao Xuanwei made arrangements and immediately went to the palace to see Ji Jinrong.

Ji Jinrong’s figure had grown taller, but compared to the Zhennan King, Xiao Xuanwei, Changsun Meng, he was still too slender. Although Ji Jinrong likes to eat delicious food, he is not greedy. He also likes horse riding, archery, and polo, so no matter how many delicious foods were offered to him, he still didn’t gain much weight. 

Xiao Xuanwei had a wooden face, but his tone was somewhat distressed: “Fifth Uncle, you are a bit thinner than last time.”

Ji Jinrong found it interesting and couldn’t help pinching Xiao Xuanwei’s face. It was soft and felt comfortable to touch.

Xiao Xuanwei glanced at the Zhennan King next to him and saw that the other party’s face had turned black again, and he was secretly happy. Not only did he not dodge, but he also reached out and grabbed Ji Jinrong’s palm, indicating that Ji Jinrong could pinch to his heart’s content.

The Zhennan King wanted to throw this annoying guy out!

Ji Jinrong naturally noticed how ugly the Zhennan King’s face was. He regretfully withdrew his hand and asked Xiao Xuanwei about the situation in the north.

Xiao Xuanwei said: “I heard that the ‘Food Festival’ has now become a grand event for us. Both the Western Turks and the Northern Turks have sent envoys to follow us,” He wore a smug smile on his face, “Mr. Han arranged their accommodation very close to each other, I wonder if they had already started fighting!”

The Turks were originally divided into three, but later, Fei Ying took control of the eldest son and took over the troops and horses in his hands. He established a capital near the Western Liang counties and named it “Western Turks”. 

The Western Turks fought against the original Turkic Khan and repeatedly gained the upper hand. The Khan was so angry that he fell ill, and he died of illness in the end. 

Now the second son of the Khan took over his position. However, at this time, they could no longer be called “Turks”, but “Northern Turks”. The two sides were originally from the same lineage, but they had accumulated a lot of new and old grudges over the years. So when the enemies meet, it’s obvious they will be particularly resentful and jealous of each other!

Ji Jinrong smiled: “Shizhi, this guy, hasn’t changed at all.”

Han Shizhi looks gentle, but when it comes to handling things, he is not gentle at all.

Xiao Xuanwei said: “I am afraid they came here this time to ask us for help. Fifth Uncle, will you agree to their request?”

Ji Jinrong’s smile deepened: “Agree, why not?”

Xiao Xuanwei said: “Aren’t we afraid of raising a tiger who will cause trouble…”

Ji Jinrong said: “I’m not afraid.”

Xiao Xuanwei looked at Ji Jinrong with burning eyes.

Ji Jinrong smiled and said, “I have you all.”

Xiao Xuanwei was excited. That’s right, aren’t they here? What’s there to be afraid of! If the Turks dare to bite back, he will make them regret it for a lifetime!

Xiao Xuanwei immediately had an idea and asked, “Then which side should we help?”

Ji Jinrong said, “Why do we need to choose?”

Xiao Xuanwei was stunned, but soon, he understood what Ji Jinrong meant. Yes, why should they choose? They can receive the envoys from both sides separately, give some benefits to both sides, and then reveal some of the weaknesses of both sides to each other. Let the Western Turks and the Northern Turks fight and rob each other. How interesting would that be!

When both sides are defeated, they can take the opportunity to kill these grassland barbarians!

Xiao Xuanwei’s eyes lit up: “Fifth Uncle is still so powerful!”

Ji Jinrong smiled and didn’t say much.

The Zhennan King is the one who knows everything the best. In the past few years, Daqi and Western Liang have always been on opposite sides, and they had to endure humiliation and seek help from the Turkic Khan. 

The Turkic Khan always helped the weak side and suppressed the strong side, repeatedly inciting internal strife in the entire Central Plains— namely Daqi and the Western Liang. The Turks didn’t have to do anything— they didn’t even have to use their own hands to rob. Daqi and Western Liang would compete with each other to send beauties, food, gold and silver to Heisha City!

What Ji Jinrong did was to completely reverse the situation.

Now that the Central Plains is unified and the Turks are divided—

It’s time for the Turks to repay.

Soon, the court heard a piece of good news.

The Northern Turks want to return Yanbei to Daqi!

That is the Yanbei left by our ancestors!

There is barren yet vast land there!

There is a desolate yet majestic Great Wall there!

That is their Yanbei!

Many old ministers burst into tears and almost fainted with joy.

Changsun Meng found Han Shizhi.

Han Shizhi was playing the guqin.

Han Shizhi, who was sitting and playing the guqin, looked very beautiful.

Changsun Meng stood aside and watched blankly, feeling that the incense in the air smelled particularly good. Han Shizhi’s hands were beautiful, and the music Han Shizhi played sounds very pleasant— the tune wasn’t the kind that Changsun Meng liked on weekdays, but it felt extremely peaceful in his ears, and his whole body became comfortable.

Changsun Meng waited for Han Shizhi to finish playing, then sat down next to him and said, “Shizhi, are you happy? The Turks have returned Yanbei to us!”

Han Shizhi said, “Happy.”

But he doesn’t look too ecstatic.

Changsun Meng grabbed Han Shizhi’s hand, looked at him from left to right, and wondered, “Then why aren’t you as excited as those old men!”

Han Shizhi pulled back his hand.

He said, “I guessed it a long time ago, so naturally, I am not too excited.”

Changsun Meng’s hands were empty, and he felt a bit disappointed. They got Yanbei back, so will Han Shizhi still hang out with him, a military general? He remembered that for a long time, the civil officials had always hated the military generals and thought they were brainless and reckless.

Changsun Meng said sourly: “Yes, yes, you are so clever that you can guess everything in advance!”

Han Shizhi was taken aback by the sourness in Changsun Meng’s words and looked at him.

Changsun Meng met Han Shizhi’s beautiful eyes, and the uncontrollable heat in his heart burst out again. He grabbed Han Shizhi’s hand again, this time firmly, not giving Han Shizhi a chance to break free: “Shizhi, I’m scared.”

Han Shizhi frowned and asked in confusion: “What are you afraid of?”

Changsun Meng said anxiously: “Yanbei has returned to us, Shizhi, will you ignore me in the future?”

Han Shizhi’s face turned red in an instant.

——Angry!

Han Shizhi scolded, “Do you think that our friendship of all these years is fake!” He shook off Changsun Meng’s hand, “Do you think my friendship with you is just to let you go and recover Yanbei! In your heart, I am such a person— The kind who always has a scheming mind when making friends with others!”

Changsun Meng was dumbfounded by Han Shizhi’s scolding.

When he saw the anger and sadness in Han Shizhi’s eyes, he realised that his unfounded speculation had hurt Han Shizhi’s heart.

No matter how clever Han Shizhi is, he is only in his twenties.

There are some things he doesn’t want to do, and some people he doesn’t want to deal with, but for the sake of Yanbei and Daqi, he has to do it. Because of his strong desire to recover Yanbei, Han Shizhi didn’t have many friends to confide in, and he, who was begging Han Shizhi and claiming to be Han Shizhi’s “confidant”, said such hurtful words to Han Shizhi!

Changsun Meng fiercely slapped himself in the face.

Han Shizhi was dumbfounded again.

After beating himself, Changsun Meng went forward and hugged Han Shizhi tightly, explaining incoherently: “Shizhi, I didn’t mean that. I just feel that I’m too bad. I’m afraid that you might think I’m stupid and reckless. I’m afraid— I’m afraid I won’t be able to come and see you again, I’m afraid you won’t smile at me again— I’m even afraid you won’t scold me again. Shizhi, Shizhi, I was wrong, can you forgive me?”

Han Shizhi was held tightly by Changsun, feeling a bit hard to breathe.

He said: “Let go!”

Changsun Meng said: “I won’t let go!” He shamelessly hugged Han Shizhi tighter, “Unless you forgive me!”

Han Shizhi was thin-skinned, and his ears turned completely red.

Xiao Xuanwei, who happened to come to Han Shizhi for advice, saw this ambiguous scene from afar.

Xiao Xuanwei: “…”

He felt that he had been hurt, very, very hurt.

Han Shizhi noticed Xiao Xuanwei’s arrival and mercilessly kicked Changsun Meng away.

It took Xiao Xuanwei a long time to recover from the scene just now.

Han Shizhi’s face quickly returned to normal.

He asked, “Why did Your Highness come this time?”

Xiao Xuanwei tacitly didn’t not mention what happened just now and sincerely asked Han Shizhi for advice.

The next morning, Xiao Xuanwei couldn’t hold it in any longer, so he went to the palace to share the “gossip” with Ji Jinrong.

Unexpectedly, Ji Jinrong hadn’t woken up yet, but the Zhennan King got off the dragon bed with a grin on his face, not avoiding him at all. He openly took the clothes beside him and put them on.

Xiao Xuanwei couldn’t help but look at Ji Jinrong who was sleeping soundly on the bed.

The weather is warm in spring, and the quilt on Ji Jinrong was very thin, and it didn’t cover him completely. On the exposed shoulders and neck, there were several faintly visible fresh “marks”!

Xiao Xuanwei’s heart was shattered.

The Zhennan King put on his outer robe, lifted him up, and threw him outside the room. He let out a snort and said: “Have you seen enough? You are so young, don’t you know it is disrespectful to look at anything indecent?”

Xiao Xuanwei said: “You must have forced Fifth Uncle! Just wait, one day I will defeat you and your Black Cavalry battalion!”

The Zhennan King was amused by him and laughed: “Okay, your Fifth Uncle and I will wait for you.” After that, he slammed the door shut, blocking Xiao Xuanwei’s sight outside the door.

Ji Jinrong on the bed had already woken up.

He sat up and looked at the Zhennan King: “You, you, why are you deliberately angering him?”

The Zhennan King bent down and kissed Ji Jinrong’s lips, imitating Ji Jinrong’s stuttering in bad taste: “I, I didn’t deliberately anger him.”

Ji Jinrong kicked him away.

The Zhennan King didn’t feel any pain at all and laughed loudly, saying, “Let’s teach him for another year or two, and then we will let him govern the country.” He reached out and hugged Ji Jinrong, “Then I can accompany Your Majesty to travel around the world.”

Ji Jinrong said, “Okay.”

In the spring of the first year of Jian’an, Ji Jinrong had been on the throne for thirty-five years. In the first fifteen years, he pacified the Southern Barbarians, Western Liang, and the Turks.

On the day when the Turks surrendered, the late emperor’s ancestors appeared in his dream, and Ji Jinrong changed the dynasty’s name to “Zhou” to celebrate the unification of the world.

Both the court and the common people agreed.

Afterwards, Ji Jinrong travelled around the world with the Zhennan King.

Prince Xiao Xuanwei, who had been governing the country for twenty years, suddenly saw the former emperor(jj) in a dream, as if bidding farewell.

The crown prince led all the officials to the place shown in the dream and saw a huge creature in the sea approaching from afar.

When it got close enough for them to see the person on its back, the giant creature stopped again.

The person on its back stood with a smile and waved goodbye to them.

Surprisingly, it was the former emperor and the Zhennan King who travelled around the world.

Without waiting for them to meet and say goodbye, the giant creature turned around and swam towards the sea and sky. It disappeared quickly, as if it had never appeared.

The crown prince cried bitterly and didn’t eat or sleep for three days and three nights.

On the fourth day, he finally met with all the officials and ascended the throne according to the imperial decree issued by the former emperor.

The reign was changed to Jian’an.

In that year, the rivers were clear, the sea was calm, and the world was at peace.

At this time, Ji Jinrong and Wei Tingjun had already entered another time and space.

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