The Young Swordsman: The Taoist Priest of Qingcheng Has Descended the Mountain

One of you is my own son, and the other is my own nephew.

Don't rush to deny it; it's only natural for you to harbor resentment.

Over the years, I have believed that I have devoted myself wholeheartedly and diligently to the cause of this world.

In the past, no matter how much you hated me, I would never have felt that I had done anything wrong.

I am not wrong, nor can I be wrong.

"You've transferred the Langya Army here; are you planning a rebellion?"

Emperor Mingde's gaze was intense. At this moment, this emperor of Beili finally unleashed the majesty befitting an emperor.

Xiao Lingchen looked up at him, but remained unmoved, neither humble nor arrogant: "Your subject has never thought of rebellion."

Emperor Mingde stared at him for a long time before finally sighing.

"I know what you want. You can take this."

He's grown old and lonely, stubborn his whole life, but now he's come to terms with it.

Regardless of the reasons back then—whether it was due to circumstances or for the greater good—all the justifications were driven by selfish motives.

"I'm tired. You may all leave."

Xiao Se took a scroll of imperial edict from Emperor Mingde. Xiao Lingchen was about to say something, but Xiao Se stopped him.

"What is this?"

Back at Snowfall Manor, Xiao Lingchen finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Xiao Se opened the imperial edict, and the three words "Edict of Self-Reproach" stood out starkly.

Upon seeing the contents, Xiao Lingchen immediately knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

"Father, you have finally been exonerated. My Langya royal lineage has never thought of becoming emperor, never!"

Chapter 211 Those teenagers, their youthful spirit was awe-inspiring.

"Master, do you think I can live a few more years now that I'm cultivating the Dao?"

"What's the point of living so long?"

"I want to see if this empire will truly be better off in Chong'er's hands than in mine."

Zhou Zhen scratched his temple; the old emperor was still unwilling to accept this.

Especially that edict of self-reproach, it wasn't necessarily issued willingly.

Perhaps from his perspective, killing the Prince of Langya back then was an inevitable trend, and he was just going with the flow. What could be wrong with that?

However, Zhou Zhenzhen wouldn't argue with him about these things.

These things have nothing to do with Qingcheng Mountain.

The fact that a palace coup did not occur and much bloodshed was avoided is a meritorious deed.

A peaceful transfer of power is undoubtedly a blessing for ordinary people.

Zhou Zhen knew that the old emperor had talked with Xiao Se for a long time before making this decision.

He knew very well that Xiao Se did not want to be the emperor.

The experiences during this period, in particular, have helped Xiao Se grow a great deal.

Of course, this was inevitably influenced by Master Xianyu.

Is living a carefree life in the martial world not as comfortable as engaging in intrigue and backstabbing in the imperial court?

Most importantly, Xiao Se also knew that Sikong Qianluo's personality meant she would never feel comfortable staying in the palace.

After all, there are too many rules in the palace, and the entire palace is like a cage, no matter how magnificent it is.

He tied his entire life to power and the heavy burden of the world to that dragon throne.

Xiao Se didn't want, nor did he wish, for his future sons to fight to the death over that chair.

Born into royalty, many things are not based on your personal will.

If you don't do it, there will always be someone pushing you from behind, forcing you to do things you don't want to do.

You don't want to be emperor, but those people want to claim credit for your success.

Whether it's Sikong Qianluo, Lei Wujie, Wuxin, or Tang Lian, none of them are suitable for this court.

They are better suited to dressing in fine clothes and riding spirited horses, drinking and singing, and acting recklessly.

They should not be corrupted by the corrupting influence of the imperial court.

Xiao Se hoped that many years later, Lei Wujie would still have such clear eyes, Sikong Qianluo would still be as innocent and carefree as she is now, and Tang Lian would still be able to seriously accompany them in their fooling around. As for Wuxin, he did not belong to the court or to Beili.

Zhou really didn't know what kind of consensus Xiao Se had reached with the old emperor that it wouldn't affect his life whether Xiao Se became the crown prince or the emperor.

"If Your Majesty could worry less, I think you could live for many more years."

My life of toil is finally coming to an end.

Ah, how wonderful, peace reigns throughout the land.

When Your Majesty has let go of everything, then go to Qingcheng. I will arrange to reserve a thatched hut for you.

Qingcheng Mountain is a beautiful place with birds singing and flowers blooming, a blessed land of immortals.

They're gone, they're gone.

"Master Zhou, I..."

But Zhou Huanzhen had already disappeared before his eyes the next moment, leaving Emperor Mingde feeling lost and disappointed.

Having reigned as emperor for so long and now in good health, it would be unreasonable to expect him to relinquish all power at once.

"Alright, I still need to keep an eye on Chong'er. He's young and inevitably clumsy. It's not time for me to let go yet."

"Hmm, let's talk about it later."

A grand banquet was held at Snowfall Manor, the Prince of Langya was exonerated, and the Emperor issued an edict of self-reproach. This matter was no secret, and thanks to Xiao Lingchen's publicity, everyone who needed to know knew.

Ye Xiaoying also arrived, sitting alone in a corner drinking alone, completely out of place with the lively atmosphere.

Of the people who once roamed the world together, the Prince of Langya is dead, his elder brother Lei Meng has killed him, and he is the only one left.

For so many years, Emperor Mingde has been wary of him. If it weren't for his fear of the military power he held, he probably wouldn't be alive today.

He had been thinking that if Xiao Lingchen and Xiao Se wanted to do something, he would definitely rise up in rebellion.

But everything seemed to have developed in ways he hadn't anticipated.

The stubborn and proud Emperor Mingde actually bowed his head.

Xiao Chuhe, a disciple personally trained by the King of Langya, and Xiao Lingchen, the King of Langya's own son, surprisingly did not intend to pursue the matter further.

This made Ye Xiaoying feel a tightness in his chest, as if he had punched a cotton ball with all his might.

"General, you seem a little unhappy. What's on your mind? Tell me and cheer me up."

Ye Xiaoying frowned, looking at Zhou Zhenhuan who had unceremoniously plopped down next to him, and for a moment he didn't know what to feel.

"The real person seems to be in a good mood. Should I say that the real person's methods are extraordinary?"

If it weren't for the real person's intervention, this farce might have dragged on for ages.

"Oh? It sounds like the general harbors quite a grudge against me."

Isn't this better? Winning without bloodshed.

The soldiers under your command are also born of parents.

Why should they shed blood over the royal family's messy affairs?

I know you are unwilling, but think about it, what were you, the Great General, Lei Mengsha, and the Prince of Langya all doing back then?

Isn't it all for the sake of peace and prosperity for the people?

Lei Meng was killed on the battlefield. What was the cause of the death of the Prince of Langya?

Because he also clearly saw that he had to die; if he did not die, his supporters would inevitably stir up trouble in the court.

At that time, the Northern Li had just been established and everything was in need of rebuilding. How could it withstand another setback?

The King of Langya knew this, which is why he faced death with equanimity.

What was the reason for the general's discontent?

The General understands these principles better than I do.

If you wish, you can still sit securely in the position of Grand General, for the sake of the Prince of Langya, for Lei Mengsha, and for your shared ideals, to protect the Northern Li kingdom.

Otherwise, how could you have killed that emperor?

Now that Emperor Mingde has already issued an edict of self-reproach, General, one cannot live in the past forever; one must look forward.

Look at your daughter, you…

Zhou Zhenhuan's eyes widened in disbelief, while Ye Xiaoying nearly crushed the wine jug in his hand.

What did they see?

That idiot Lei Wujie actually stole a kiss from someone else's daughter and got caught red-handed.

"Ahem... General, don't look at your daughter. Look at my apprentice, he's the son of your good brother Lei Mengsha. Isn't that a good match?"

This handsome man and beautiful woman, young lovers, their feelings blossomed...

Forget it, I'm too lazy to make this up. If the general can't stand it, just kill him.

Come, come, drink, drink. "

Ye Xiaoying, like an angry bull, panted heavily a few times, finally sighed, clinked glasses with Zhou Zhenhuan, and drank it all in one gulp.

"What the real person said is right. It's time for the old generation's grudges to come to an end."

As for my daughter, well, well...

Please continue to look after me in the future.

That day, Ye Xiaoying got drunk, and so did many others.

Zhou Huanzhen looked at the laughing and joking teenagers, and a smile crept onto his lips. He looked at the awe-inspiring youthful energy emanating from the group of teenagers and nodded slightly.

It's great to be young.

He stretched out his hand, watching his palm become increasingly transparent, and murmured softly, "Fifty percent, that's enough. I really can't do any more. This mortal realm, I haven't had enough of it yet."

Youth is fleeting. Why exchange fleeting fame for quiet contemplation and gentle singing?

(That concludes the main text. I will write a few side stories next. I think... I will.)

For example, the child of Zhao Yuzhen and Li Hanyi, the wedding of Xiao Se Sikong Qianluo, Lei Wujie and Ye Ruoyi, Tang Lian and Tiannv Rui, and Minghou Yueji.

For example, the chase between Fairy Luoxia and her little apprentice Luo Mingxuan, where she had no way to escape.

Another example is Li Taibai's carefree and dissolute daily life in the Heavenly Realm.

There shouldn't be any unfilled gaps, right? No... right?

The story is complete, and everyone has their own ending. Continuing with filler content is pointless. I'll put the filler parts in the epilogue. There might be a lot of filler content, but surely no one will complain that the epilogue is filler, right?

No, no?

Leave a comment with what kind of content you'd like to see. Of course, no erotic content allowed, and don't even think about seeing anything like a wedding night.

Thank you all for your support. Congratulations on finishing another book! Aha, that's all for now.

Goodbye!

Chapter 212 Extra Chapter 1: Zhao Gou Dan

Heavy snow weighs down the green pine, yet the green pine stands tall and straight.

The old pine tree on Xiaoyao Peak shook its trunk, casting the snow off into the vast sea of ​​clouds.

Even in this cold weather, the sea of ​​clouds still surges with white clouds, as if it has always been this way, and will always be this way, without ever changing.

The squirrels in the pine tree hole were in trouble. One squirrel with a crescent-shaped white hair on its forehead was flung into the air.