The origin of the star lotus world

Chapter 2376 (1)

Chapter 2299 (1)

I asked Kim Ho-yuk, "Is there anything else you want to ask? If not, then we'll move on to another part of the story."

Jin Huyue said he had one question he wanted to ask. Other questions could be left for later, but the one question he most wanted to ask was one he really wanted to ask.

I said since you're so eager to ask, then go ahead and ask. I hope it's not something you don't want to answer. Be careful not to ask questions that might cause displeasure or offer no benefit. In last year's Star Lotus storyline, some of the Celestial Gods asked questions during private audiences and conversations. Some questions I didn't want to answer, and others I didn't want to elaborate on, to avoid punishment. This year's Dragon Year Grand Banquet is filled with the joy and comfort of the festival; some things can be left unsaid. Before asking and answering questions, I need to mention something else. Originally, this section contained the author's life record in the mortal world, which I intended to share with you, Jin Hu Yue. However, because I rambled on about a lot of other things, the space was taken up, resulting in less space for this life record than expected (though probably not by much). I wanted to write some diary-like passages, something that used to be common, but in this year's Star Lotus storyline, it hasn't been written much like that for several months.

Jin Huyue agreed, saying he was eager to hear the author's account of his life in the mortal world, as those experiences were real. He understood that's how life was lived there, with everything said and done honestly. The author was very sincere. He only had one question to ask now; other things could wait. There would be plenty of opportunities to talk later. His conversations would appear in the Star Lotus story, and they would have countless chances to meet and discuss things in the future. "Mengsheng, please tell me slowly. Even if I don't participate in any of the events at the Dragon Palace and don't want the rewards, I'm willing to spare some time for you. I'll listen to what you have to say."

I have many life stories to tell, but due to space limitations, I can only share some. Some details of daily life, like eating and drinking, are the same as the basic lives of ordinary people, so I'll keep those brief this time and focus on the things I want to record.

The author, currently in the mortal world, recently started watching some highly analytical and explanatory videos of classic works. He has already watched many, and recently he has found them quite interesting. Through these interpretations, he has gained some insights.

The interpretations and analyses of that classic masterpiece are incredibly diverse, with countless viewpoints. Some people truly understand the plot and share their insights with the public. Some broadcasters' interpretations appear biased, overly polarized, or even radical and one-sided. However, some arguments are unprecedented. For example, the expression and continuation of genes are difficult to alter. The actions of the founding emperors and subsequent rulers of ancient dynasties might influence their descendants, potentially leading to similar behaviors or events that directly impact the course of history.

In that famous novel, some military families, including dukes, wanted their descendants to switch from military to civil service and become nobles for generations. However, they faced obstruction from certain families, including those related to their wives and mothers-in-law. These families would openly or secretly sabotage their affairs, cover up their misdeeds, and even abuse their power as military commanders, acting with impunity and disregarding the law. They could even be accused of treason and find a way to resolve the situation. This shows the extent of their power. Some powerful ministers have such great power that problems can arise, and they may have conflicts with the emperor and the imperial family.

In the original story, some people didn't strongly encourage reading and cultivating culture, but rather held some intellectuals in low regard. Even if they were taciturn, they were quite competitive when it came to what they truly wanted. Some servants had problems, which were related to their masters' management and upbringing. Some maids were very capable, and their masters were likely even more capable and intelligent. The confiscation of that family's property might be related to certain military commanders, leading to their complete loss of power and subsequent disaster. Back then, during the height of their prosperity, an imperial decree arrived, causing panic among the members of the Duke's family. Suddenly, they had become incredibly wealthy, and women from the family who served as ladies-in-waiting in the palace were directly made concubines without their knowledge, which seemed illogical. High-ranking conferments and rewards might have been foreshadowed or prepared, but such sudden and lavish rewards were rare. This behavior was likely a sign that the rulers were trying to win over powerful ministers and commanders. The women of this family rose from female officials to imperial concubines, and finally to the rank of Imperial Concubine. Their advancement wasn't gradual; they were directly granted the title. By the time the Grand View Garden, part of the family mansion, was completed, they were already Imperial Concubines—a meteoric rise. This might be related to informing on others, or perhaps the ruler's desire to win over the military general's influence. The extravagant return home for a family visit accelerated the decline of this powerful noble family, severely depleting its resources. The Imperial Concubine's intention to arrange a marriage between the emperor and his concubine was to ensure her maternal family's power and status within her paternal family, guaranteeing future generations. The ages of some individuals remain a mystery, suspected of being falsified. Even on the modern internet, such things exist. There are multiple versions of the birth dates of some celebrities, and some people's ages are repeatedly changed to younger ages, such as changing a 1970s generation birth to an 1980s, or even a 1985s, and other alterations.

The original text of the last few dozen chapters of that classic masterpiece has long been lost, but over the centuries, there have been many speculations and theories, and many scholars and book fans have tried to continue the plot of the original work.

Some things are worth studying and exploring. If you're interested in anything, you can take a look.