The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

The next morning, the Yue State Duke's Mansion was already fully prepared for their departure; Feng Ang and Lady Wei were about to return to Lingnan.

They arrived in June, and it's almost August now. Considering the travel time, they don't know when they'll be able to return to Lingnan.

Having been away for so long, I really can't keep putting it off any longer.

Chen Huai'an and his wife Feng Qiao'er came to see them off. They had prepared a lot of things, packing several large boxes.

Feng Ang walked out of the gate of the Duke of Yue's mansion, looked at Chen Huai'an, and smiled: "Let's go, come with me."

"Okay," Chen Huai'an replied with a smile.

Feng Ang knew he would definitely deliver it, so he didn't refuse and simply said he would go. Chen Huai'an also understood that Feng Ang probably had something to say to him, and he was prepared.

The others tacitly left the space to the father-in-law and son-in-law.

The two boarded the first carriage, and after everyone was ready, the carriage slowly drove away.

Feng Ang tilted his head and looked out the carriage window at the bustling street, momentarily lost in thought.

"Tell me, when will Lingnan finally reach that point?"

"Lingnan?" Chen Huai'an smirked. This was a complete reversal of the natural order. Lingnan was indeed barren in many places, but there were a few special areas that Chang'an couldn't even come close to.

Chang'an certainly looks incredibly prosperous now, but what will you think when technology develops further?

"There is a chance," Chen Huai'an said sincerely. "Lingnan's location determines that its achievements will not be ordinary; it's just that the time is not yet right."

"Many people don't realize how much money they can make overseas. Once the canal is fully opened, people will realize how much money they can make going overseas, and Lingnan will naturally become more and more prosperous."

Feng Ang said with some surprise, "That sounds like a consolation, but why do I feel like you actually think that way?"

"Because that's simply the truth," Chen Huai'an said with certainty.

Hearing him say this, Feng Ang felt much more at ease.

Lingnan is where the Feng family has been rooted for generations, so of course he hopes that Lingnan will get better and better.

But that's all for the future; there's no point in talking about it now.

"Being an official..." Chen Huai'an sighed, "At the latest, it will be around the fifteenth year of Zhenguan, most likely around the tenth year of Zhenguan."

"I won't stay for too long. When it's about time, I'll leave." "Why?" Feng Ang was very puzzled.

Although he had some guesses in his mind, he was still puzzled when he confirmed them at this moment.

Given Chen Huai'an's trajectory, it's only a matter of time before he becomes prime minister. If he knows when to advance and when to retreat, given Li Shimin's personality, there's a possibility that he could retire gracefully after achieving his goals.

Power...

This thing can really dazzle people.

In the imperial court, many officials dreamed of advancing further in their careers until their deaths, but they never had the opportunity.

Now, Chen Huai'an is already the Minister of two ministries, and countless people outside are envious of the power he holds, but he just wants to get rid of it as soon as possible.

Anyone who comes here will not understand.

Chen Huai'an simply shook his head and did not answer.

Around the tenth year of the Zhenguan era was the deadline he set for himself.

By then, he would be in his early thirties.

If one maintains their current appearance, it can be explained by good maintenance, a youthful appearance, and not looking old. But if it's any later, it becomes difficult to explain.

Chen Huai'an didn't explain, and Feng Ang didn't ask any further questions.

His son-in-law always had his own ideas, and he didn't want to interfere.

It's good that he left officialdom early; at least Qiao'er can live a good life with him in the future.

"So where do you plan to go after you retire from officialdom?" Feng Ang asked a crucial question.

Chen Huai'an paused for a moment, then said jokingly, "Actually, I haven't decided yet. I might go back to my hometown, or I might go somewhere else, or even Lingnan."

"I just don't know if my father-in-law will welcome us or not."

"Of course you're welcome!" Feng Ang said very seriously. "I'm still waiting to figure out what you said before, and what prophecies Grandma made."

"As long as you're willing to go, there will always be a place for you in Lingnan, and in Lingnan, as long as you don't rebel... no one can touch you!"

Chen Huai'an gradually suppressed his smile, remained silent for a moment, and said, "No one can predict what will happen in the future. As for my plans, I can't say."

"Don't laugh at me, but what I'm thinking is that I should have some means to protect myself. Ideally, I should take Qiao'er and the others to a place where no one knows us, live in seclusion, grow some vegetables, raise some chickens and ducks, and not be disturbed by anyone."

"It's difficult." Feng Ang didn't mock Chen Huai'an's idea, but replied seriously, "To be honest, I also want the kind of life you're talking about." "But there's no way around it. The huge Feng family and the entire Lingnan region are all on my shoulders. I have to shoulder my responsibilities."

"the same as you."

"Extraordinary people can never live an ordinary life."

Chen Huai'an countered, "What if I'm determined to go? We can just find a secluded place, can't we?"

Feng Ang couldn't help but laugh: "So you have such a childish and rebellious side."

"If you're determined to live like this, of course there's no problem. As long as you can watch all your past efforts turn to ashes and remain unmoved by the cries of those who need you, you can certainly live the idyllic life you're talking about."

Chen Huai'an was speechless for a moment.

Feng Ang said softly, "Emotionally, I'm very willing to support you in living this kind of life. After all, you are my son-in-law and Qiao'er's lifelong support."

"It's certainly a good thing to stay away from Chang'an, the center of the vortex."

"But rationally speaking, I don't think you can live such a life; it's probably just a pipe dream for you."

You might be able to get through it for a while, but not forever.

"What you accept disappears; what you resist exists." "Life is unpredictable; fate is fickle."

Feng Ang was inexplicably moved.

Chen Huai'an felt annoyed for a moment, but then immediately put those emotions out of his mind.

What's there to be upset about? At worst, when the time comes that I stop eating beef, I'll just crush everything with absolute violence.

At worst... while I'm in power, I'll prepare a backup plan, make preparations, and cultivate a group of trusted confidants.

"Whatever. No matter what happens in the future, I'll just do what I feel is right," Chen Huai'an said.

Feng Ang laughed heartily upon hearing this: "That's more like it! Ask your own conscience, otherwise how can you live up to your saying 'the mind is principle'?"

Chen Huai'an was speechless; he really didn't want to talk about this topic.

"Huai'an..." Feng Ang patted his shoulder, like a friendly uncle next door, "I don't know what you're hiding, nor do I know what kind of secret you're keeping."

All I need to know is that you are my son-in-law.

"As long as I'm here, the army will remain!"

"..."