Learn a small skill every day and embark on a crazy life

Chapter 50: Dingbei Hou Qin Wujie
Thinking of the past, Ouyang Jinying said slowly: "Chess is like life, there is no regret in making a move."

Seeing this, Li Xincheng nodded: "That's right, chess is like life, don't regret your move."

"Your Majesty, now that you are an emperor, you should understand this principle even more. Every decree and every decision you make is related to the well-being of the people of the world."

Ouyang Jinying understood the hidden meaning of Li Xincheng's words and must not act rashly.

So, she came over, bowed and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I am grateful for your teachings."

This time, she did not call herself alone.

Li Xincheng smiled with relief. Although he was the emperor's teacher and one of the three saints of the human race, he was very clear about his position.

Emperors have always hated others' meddling in their affairs, and they always wanted to keep things to a minimum.

Some things may seem complicated and difficult to solve, but in fact they can be easily solved by simply changing your perspective.

At this time, Li Xincheng looked into the distance, as if he could penetrate the palace walls and see the homeland that he had been dreaming about.

"Your Majesty, I have been bothering the imperial capital for too long. Now it is time for me to go back." Li Xincheng's tone was calm, but with a hint of unquestionable firmness.

Ouyang Jinying was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Li Xincheng to suddenly ask to leave.

Over the years, Li Xincheng has not only been her teacher, but also her spiritual pillar.

Whenever Ouyang Jinying encountered a problem, she would ask Li Xincheng for advice, and Li Xincheng would always give her guidance.

"Teacher, but what is it about the imperial capital that makes you dissatisfied?"

Ouyang Jinying's heart tightened. She knew very well that Li Xincheng was indifferent to fame and fortune. If the imperial capital did not make him unhappy, he would not leave easily.

Li Xincheng shook his head, a smile appeared on his old face: "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. I am just old and want to go back to take a look. After all, Fengping County is my home."

Ouyang Jinying wanted to persuade him again, but Li Xincheng raised his hand to stop her.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to persuade me. I have made up my mind."

"OK then."

Ouyang Jinying saw that Li Xincheng was determined to leave, so she couldn't force him to stay. "I will arrange for someone to escort you back home."

Hearing this, Li Xincheng waved his hand and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, there is no need to mobilize a large army. A carriage will be enough. Besides, Liu Liang is here. I am enough."

Seeing that he insisted, Ouyang Jinying no longer forced him, but repeatedly reminded him to take care of his health and remember to visit the imperial capital often when he had time.

Seeing this, Li Xincheng agreed with a smile, and at the same time secretly sighed in his heart that the things in this world are really wonderful.

Initially, he came to the imperial capital to assist the young Ouyang Jinying and to maintain peace in the world.

Now, Ouyang Jinying has grown into a wise and decisive empress, and he can retire and return to an ordinary life.

After bidding farewell to Ouyang Jinying, Li Xincheng packed his bags and prepared to leave the imperial capital.

He did not take any valuables with him, just a few changes of clothes and a few favorite chess books, that was all.

……

Leaving the imperial capital, the official road is flat and wide, with lush trees on both sides. Occasionally, a breeze blows, bringing bursts of freshness.

Xie Liuliang personally acted as the coachman, holding the reins and driving the carriage slowly forward.

"Liu Liang, you've been in the imperial capital for so long, do you have any plans?"

Li Xincheng lifted the car curtain, took a look at the scenery outside the car, turned around and asked.

"Teacher, I want to go back to Fengping County and practice in seclusion for a while."

Xie Liuliang replied respectfully: "Although the imperial capital is prosperous, it can also easily make people lose their minds. My disciple is dull and needs to practice chess diligently to live up to the teacher's many years of teaching."

"Well, I am very pleased that you have such a heart." Li Xincheng nodded with satisfaction. "In this court, there are countless intrigues and schemes. Many ministers tried to win you over, but you kept your original intention. This is precious. In the way of chess, you need to be able to endure loneliness and resist temptation. Only by keeping your original intention can you achieve something."

"I don't understand the affairs of the court, nor do I want to understand them."

Xie Liuliang was silent for a moment, then said, "But I understand that those ministers are not trying to win me over. Instead, they want to win over the teacher through me. But I have something to ask..."

Having said this, Xie Liuliang seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Just say whatever you want to say. When did your teacher become such a strict person?"

Li Xincheng saw him like this and said with a smile.

"Teacher, there is one thing I don't understand."

Xie Liuliang hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question in his mind, "Your Majesty is talented and hardworking, why did the teacher choose to leave the imperial capital at this time?"

Hearing this, Li Xincheng chuckled and asked, "Liu Liang, do you think the current empress is a wise ruler?"

"This……"

Xie Liuliang hesitated. Ouyang Jinying's achievements were obvious to all, but for some reason, he always felt that something was missing in his heart.

"Your Majesty is indeed a rare wise ruler, but she is too dependent on me."

Li Xincheng's tone was calm, but with a hint of helplessness, "If I stay in the imperial capital, she will never be able to truly take charge of things on her own. She needs to walk the rest of the way on her own..."

"The teacher has good intentions, but the student is stupid."

Xie Liuliang suddenly realized and admired Li Xincheng even more.

In the carriage, Li Xincheng looked at the back of this senior disciple and nodded with satisfaction.

Xie Liuliang had an extraordinary talent for chess since he was a teenager. What is even more rare is his sincere heart and pure love for Go.

He was a scion of a large family in Fengping County. Although his family was well-off, he never indulged in extravagance or debauchery.

Perhaps it was fate that, by chance, the young Xie Liuliang met Li Xincheng on the street, who was playing chess to pass the time.

At that moment, their eyes met, and it was as if only a black and white chessboard remained between heaven and earth.

Xie Liuliang was attracted by Li Xincheng's noble demeanor in his every move and took the initiative to step forward and request a game of chess.

Although he is young, his layout and calculations on the chess game show amazing maturity and depth.

Li Xincheng saw the potential in this young man at first sight and decided to take him in as his apprentice.

From then on, Xie Liuliang became Li Xincheng's eldest disciple, traveling around with his teacher, practicing chess and learning the wisdom of life.

It was not until they arrived in the imperial capital that he found a younger sister, and the master and disciple temporarily settled down in the imperial capital.

……

Two days later, at the northern border.

The wind from the northern border, carrying sand, hit the towering walls of Dingbei Marquis Mansion.

In the study, Qin Wujie looked gloomy and sighed, "Alas, it has come to this point after all..."

He also knew that his son was not capable of taking on important tasks, and the letter he had written before was only intended to test the attitude of the current empress. If Ouyang Jinying was really willing to marry her younger sister to his son, then he, Qin Wujie, would voluntarily hand over his military power.

Unfortunately, he was overthinking it after all.

Qin Wujie walked to the window and looked at the dark night in the distance, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

(End of this chapter)