Sheng Fu

Chapter 1220 Joys and Sorrows Are Different
Before they knew it, the carriage arrived at the Prime Minister's residence. The elderly steward saw a familiar carriage parked not far away; it was the Minister's carriage.

"Lord Qiu has arrived," the elderly butler whispered into the carriage.

Tang De did not react much upon hearing this.

Perhaps as soon as I entered the palace, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat entered the Prime Minister's residence.

After getting off the carriage, Tang De gazed deeply at his Prime Minister's residence, as if reminiscing...

Inside the mansion, in the middle hall.

Qiu Yu sat alone at the table, drinking tea and eating fruit and snacks, his expression unchanged.

After Tang De entered, he waved his hand slightly, and the elderly steward and a group of maids and servants quickly and slowly left the room.

"You certainly know how to find a place to drink tea," Tang De chuckled softly.

Qiu Yu rolled his eyes, slowly poured a cup of tea for Tang De, the host, and said leisurely, "It's more comfortable to drink tea here. It would be very uncomfortable to drink tea in the palace. Sometimes you have to learn to find loopholes for yourself."

Tang De sat down to Qiu Yu's left.

Both were civil officials, and they checked and balanced each other for many years.

They once held opposing views and wished they could strip each other naked and beat each other up, but most of the time they had to sit together, drink and chat, and discuss academic principles.

They are enemies, but also old friends; they are each other's mirrors.

"What decree did the Empress Dowager issue?" Qiu Yu asked bluntly.

Tang De picked up his teacup and shook it slightly, saying weakly, "You, me, and Gu Cheng will lead the people to the border to welcome the delegation from the Demon Realm and the Human Race."

"It will take at least half a month before I return."

"Sometimes a lot can happen in a single moment."

"And in half a month, something earth-shattering might happen."

Qiu Yu's expression gradually darkened, a sense of pent-up frustration gathering in his chest, unsure how to expel it.

Neither of them knew what to say, and silence filled the air.

After an unknown amount of time, Tang De smiled calmly and said, "Our era has passed."

Qiu Yu let out a long sigh, feeling completely drained.

The current Empress Dowager has the full support of the royal family and the protection of Yuwen Jun, a regent from another clan. With such great power, she can calmly face many changes and setbacks.

Revolt?

That is impossible.

Yi Xi Zong has been in business for many years and has a wealth of talented people under his command.

King Linghe naturally had a large number of loyal followers.

Their strength is now on full display; who can resist?

Qiu Yu chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "So be it, a war without smoke has been extinguished silently."

"A new emperor brings a new court; this has always been the case."

Tang De chuckled strangely and said, "Are you really content to lower your head and live like a common person?"

Qiu Yu said helplessly, "So what?"

"Reform is inevitable. After the implementation of the new policies for the human race, the nation's fortune has shown signs of improvement. The implementation of these new policies within the territory of the spirit race will naturally also benefit the people of the spirit race."

"Furthermore, people like you and me are nothing more than insignificant specks of dust in the battle of wits between great figures."

"The young master is blessed with great fortune!"

"But wasn't Yuwen Jun also enjoying great fortune..."

The Demon Realm and the Spirit Race were almost entirely under Yuwen Jun's control. Before making any major decisions, the most important thing is to first understand the situation.

If one fails to see the situation clearly, even a genius can vanish in an instant.

"Are you just going to back down like that?" Tang De said sarcastically.

Qiu Yu said with a bitter expression, "Otherwise what?"

Tang De rubbed his eyes, his pupils wide open, but no murderous intent emerged.

"Let's have some tea first, then have a proper meal later. We'll drink until we're both drunk," Tang De said.

Qiu Yu asked sarcastically, "Aren't you going to invite Lord Gu Cheng over?"

"Speaking of which, he is our colleague this time, and also the one who will protect us. We should have awe for a Wuji powerhouse."

Tang De laughed and said, "If you want to go, then go."

……

Mengdu Prefecture, inside the lakeside pavilion.

Gu Cheng is playing chess with Bei Hanmeng. In terms of skill, Gu Cheng was no match for Bei Hanmeng in the past, but now Gu Cheng is surprisingly gaining the upper hand.

The change in circumstances made Bei Hanmeng very suspicious. She asked, "Could it be that he spent all his time playing chess with that Princess Qianling in the Demon Realm, or did he suddenly have an epiphany?"

Gu Cheng said in a gentle tone, "It's just that I've let go of my obsession, so my moves are much more graceful now."

Bei Hanmeng's expression hardened, and her beautiful eyes gleamed with an unusual light as she cautiously asked, "What is the obsession in your heart?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Cheng was momentarily bewildered. After pondering for a long time, he replied in a daze, "You are a part, but I can't say exactly what you are."

"But I've also realized one thing: you don't like me."

Bei Hanmeng's heart trembled slightly, and her delicate hands holding the chess pieces shook a little.

Gu Cheng changed the subject, saying, "The decree has been issued. Tang De, Qiu Yu, and I will welcome Princess Qianling and Zun Hong, the leader of the Golden Lion lineage. We estimate they will not be able to return for another half a month."

"A lot will happen in the next two weeks. If things go smoothly, the new policy will be implemented. Even if things don't go smoothly, the new policy will be implemented within six months at most. Remember, do as little killing as possible and try to get through this wave smoothly."

Bei Hanmeng closed her eyes slightly and chuckled softly, "You're different from before."

After Gu Cheng made his move, Bei Hanmeng's situation became irreversible.

“Perhaps I’ve always been this way, but in front of you, I become a different person,” Gu Cheng said with a smile.

Bei Hanmeng hesitated, feeling somewhat unaccustomed to Gu Cheng's demeanor.

"So you don't like me anymore?" Bei Hanmeng asked, forcing herself to speak after a moment of contemplation.

Gu Cheng was also momentarily dazed, and said, "Nowadays, the country may be destroyed and the family may perish at any time. My little love and affection are really not enough. On the contrary, Yuwen Jun has implemented new policies and saved all living beings. Such great love and affection makes me yearn for it. I think I should also be able to achieve something great."

"I just don't know if history will give me such an opportunity."

Bei Hanmeng emphasized slightly, "That's irrelevant."

Gu Cheng suddenly raised his head, stared into Bei Hanmeng's eyes, and said with a serious expression, "Perhaps you can try to like me too."

Bei Hanmeng smiled, her expression malicious, and said, "Who gave you this terrible idea?"

Gu Cheng paused, unsure how to respond.

Upon seeing this, Bei Hanmeng laughed heartily and said, "As expected, you still have the desire but not the courage."

Gu Cheng covered his face, immediately got up and left, not wanting to say another word.

As he walked, he heard a voice he had been waiting for for a long time coming from behind.

"I know you're playing hard to get, but I want to say, maybe I do like you."

Gu Cheng's body stiffened slightly, like frozen earth welcoming the arrival of spring...