Liu Xuande would never be a succubus of the Eastern Han Dynasty!

The big man will step into the abyss that he has already stepped half a foot into at an even faster speed... Therefore, such news must never be leaked.

But, Master Lu knew about it, and Master Bei knew about it. Doesn’t this indirectly prove that everyone else knew about it as well?

Such a situation is undoubtedly the beginning of hell.

Fortunately, Master Lu interrupted his contemplation with a wave of his sleeve and then said softly:

"Your concerns are indeed correct, but you must remember one thing... This world is not only full of tyrants and villains, but also many heroes and brave men."

"Just like the 'Three Lords' some time ago, and even the 'Three Masters of Liangzhou' today, these are just the ones that are on the surface. There are many more famous people who are unwilling to serve in the government."

"As long as these people's hearts remain loyal to the Han, even if there are conspirators, their prosperity will only be fleeting and will never amount to anything."

"It's too early to tell you about these things. Anyway, my teacher and my colleagues will strictly guard the 'fragment'. You don't need to worry about it."

Master Lu glanced at this brat who hadn't even grown up yet, shook his head slightly and said:

"The reason I'm telling you this is because you're of royal blood... Though it's a distant line, you still carry the bloodline. Therefore, you have the responsibility to find the 'fragment.'"

This is testing me.

Liu Bei didn't hesitate at all and immediately nodded and replied, "If I find the fragments, I will contact you immediately."

Unexpectedly, after he said this, Master Lu suddenly stopped talking and just stared at him.

The scarlet pupils are like rubies. If moonlight and moonlight are two kinds of stunning beauty, then the Master's scarlet pupils are the third kind of stunning beauty in the world.

It is extremely tempting, yet full of indifference, just like the gaze of an immortal gazing at a mortal.

If someone has evil intentions, they will secretly look forward to the fairy's fall, but most people will not be able to muster the slightest thought of resistance.

But Liu Bei was neither the former nor the latter. He just raised his head and his eyes met the Master's in the night.

After a moment, Master Lu once again avoided Liu Bei's gaze and whispered, "Don't ask me, Master. If you ask me, I will hand it over to the government."

Oh?

You are a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, but you know how to adapt... It's really rare.

According to Liu Bei's impression, Lu Zhi was an absolutely loyal minister, well-known for his chastity, and proficient in both civil and military affairs.

Such a person, regardless of how rigid and old-fashioned he is, would at least not tolerate his disciples doing anything beyond their authority.

However, Master Lu almost explicitly told him not to hand over the fragments, which was really strange.

Liu Bei naturally did not dare to disobey his teacher's order, so he nodded and saluted, then raised the second question of the night:

"Master, the world is dark and gloomy today. The eunuchs are in power, and they treat the people like children's play... The Jian family is also in power. Therefore, I dare to ask you, Master, do you have a plan to bring peace to the world?"

This is actually a little bit against the rules.

Master Lu was the newly appointed prefect of Jiujiang County by the court. It was naturally not appropriate to ask such questions in front of her.

However, Master Lu successfully convinced himself by saying that he would officially take office three days later, and replied:

"Use immutability to stop all change, use immobility to stop all movement, use loyalty to stop rebellion, and uphold integrity. No matter how treacherous and evil the enemy may be, they will not be afraid of you."

Oh, in other words, do nothing but improve your own cultivation, so as to become a role model for the world and thus influence all people.

How to describe this method... It is in line with the traditional ideas of the older generation, but Liu Bei deeply understands that even if your reputation is the best in the world, you will still be passive when facing unreasonable villains.

Not to mention the so-called unchanging and motionless. If one always takes into account the etiquette of being a minister, and does not first stop the evil and chaotic world with rebellious behavior, what is the difference between him and plants?

Sometimes, you have to take some extreme actions, even if it means being criticized and controversial, it is far better than sitting back and watching your country perish as a "loyal minister".

Liu Bei naturally didn't dare to tell his teacher about these thoughts. After hearing them, the teacher might really imprison him, and that would be the end of him...

What should I say to my teacher for the rest of my life: Teacher, I am hungry and it’s time to eat.

"Disciple will remember the Master's teachings."

"You brat..."

But Liu Bei still looked down on Master Lu too much. She could see through what he was thinking at a glance, but she just shook her head and sighed:

"Youthful vigor is a good thing. Sanjun had the same idea as you back then, but unfortunately, time and fate have changed. Let alone upholding justice, he can't even protect himself."

The three kings of the past all died violent deaths.

"No matter how lofty the ideal is, it needs to be based on reality. Just like a teacher cannot save ten thousand people, but he can protect you."

"The former is an ideal, the latter is just something that comes naturally. This is the gap between reality and ideal."

When I was young, I wanted to save ten thousand people. When I was middle-aged, I only wanted to protect a thousand people. When I was old, I only wanted to protect the people around me.

This is the idea held by Mrs. Lu. She has long passed the age of vigor and vitality, and has seen through the principles of the world. It's just that after leaving the world, she chose to re-enter it.

"Disciple understands."

Liu Bei chose not to argue with the Master. He simply nodded solemnly and then asked his third question: "Then Master, do you think someone like me can accomplish great things?"

"..."

Mrs. Lu stopped her movements and turned her gaze back again, but the indifference in her crimson eyes was gone.

But there was more smile.

It’s like an adult who hears his daughter say to him one day: Daddy, I want to marry you when I grow up.

Then she responded: "Great cause? Oh, what is a great cause? The answer is to serve the interests of the world."

"Xuan De, you are the savior of the world. As long as your heart remains unchanged, you will surely get what you wish for, and the world will be as you wish."

Chapter of Kindness: Chapter 35: Master, you are so heavy!

Saving the world? Can someone like me really...

But since this was in front of the Master, Liu Bei could only suppress the bitterness rising in his heart and replied solemnly: "Thank you for the praise, Master. I will definitely follow your advice... Master? Master?"

In his sight, the little silver-haired girl sitting on the stone now had her eyes closed, her mouth slightly open, and a steady breathing sound coming from it.

The little head started to tremble, which looked really cute.

"How come you fell asleep in the middle of a conversation..."

Liu Bei had originally thought that the teacher was joking when she said she wanted to go to bed, but he didn't expect that she was actually so sleepy... It wasn't even late at night yet, what a shame.

So, what to do now?

The silver hair was swaying in the breeze, and the teacher's tender and delicate face was full of calmness and leisure. His thin body was shaking slightly, perhaps because he felt cold... He looked like a beauty sleeping in the snow.

If I leave her here and ignore her, I'll probably end up with a sick little teacher tomorrow... This is absolutely not acceptable.

Liu Bei shifted his gaze and looked around.

Although the top of the mountain here is vast, there are no buildings such as wooden houses or tiled houses. The whole place is bare, with only a few large rocks at most.

It is completely unclear where the teacher usually sleeps, and at this time her servants and disciples are probably already fast asleep.

What should I do?

Forget it.

Today I, Liu Bei, am going to be disrespectful to my teachers.

Liu Bei was not a weak or old-fashioned person. He had his own ideals and bottom line and was willing to work hard for them all his life. Therefore, he would never allow himself to be bound by "traditional concepts."

Do it when you think of it.

Liu Bei straightened his back, bowed to the young master, and said in a deep voice, "Master, I'm sorry."

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his devilish hands towards Master Lu... and put them into her soft armpits. Liu Bei was about to lift the master up, but he found that he couldn't move her at all even if he put in all his strength.

What’s going on? Such a small teacher is so heavy, just like a whole mountain!

Liu Bei's face turned red with effort before he finally lifted the teacher up a little bit. When he looked up, he saw the pair of crimson eyes.

Well, the noise was too loud...

Liu Bei was about to offer an explanation with a smile, but the young master, after looking around, said in a tone devoid of emotion, "Put me down."

"only."

Although Liu Bei was upright and fearless, he dared not disobey the Master's orders. He immediately let go of his hand, and then the Master's voice came to his ears again: "Turn around."

Hmm? Master, could it be that you want to...

He turned around in a daze, and then two short hands immediately passed through the sides of his neck. His back suddenly felt heavy, and he felt the teacher's small and delicate body.

It feels similar to the iron plate fried rice of later generations.

"Master, where do you want to sleep? I will take you there."

"..."

"Master, Master?"

"Hoohoohoo."

The faint sound of breathing came again, but this time it was from beside my ear.

Well, the master fell asleep again.

Liu Bei suddenly felt like crying but had no tears.

Although it is highly unethical to think this way, Master, you are so heavy... If I am not careful and don't use enough strength, I will probably be pressed to the ground by you all night... Just like the Monkey King who was pressed under the Five Elements Mountain.

Eh, that's not right.

This kind of plot should not be about Monkey King, but the allusion of "Pigsy Carrying His Wife on His Back".

"..."

Forget it, after all, you are the master, and you are also a beautiful girl with silver hair and red eyes...

Liu Bei thought of it as exercise, so he gritted his teeth and walked down the mountain. However, he had just taken three steps forward when he heard voices behind him again.

"...Xuan De, your master is sorry for you."

I'm glad you know it.

Liu Bei rolled his eyes, and the words on the tip of his tongue changed to: "It's okay, Master has taught me a lesson, and I will definitely protect you... But, inactivity at night can easily cause blood vessels to become clogged. Would you like to come down and take a walk?"

I'm not worried about you, old man, but I'm mainly worried that you'll die of starvation before me.

But unfortunately, there was no response at all.

This is not because this little teacher was pretending to be asleep. She was really extremely sleepy, and the words she said were just the true words hidden in the deepest part of her heart. In other words, they were just whispers in her dreams.

"You carry the blood of our great-grandfather. The 'Red Sky' fragments I obtained today were actually two. One was handed over to the imperial court, while the other automatically entered your body... Unfortunately, I was unable to stop this process despite my utmost strength... Xuande, ah Xuande, whether you like it or not, the holders of 'fragments' are attracted to each other..."

"Your future will be exciting enough."

"But you're not interested in the fragments. Haha, Tiandao has been dead for so long, yet he still likes to play tricks on people. A person with the highest adaptability has no interest in this..."

"Master, please stop talking."

Liu Bei struggled to carry the Master a few steps forward, then replied breathlessly, "If you still have the energy to talk so much, why don't you come down and walk a few steps?"

"..."

Sure enough, there was no sound again.

But at this moment, Liu Bei did not have the slightest idea of "disrespecting teachers", nor did he complain about this little teacher in his heart.

Because he already knew why the Master was so sleepy...

The four words "exhaust all strength" are not difficult to understand. The Master must have tried his best to prevent him from being drawn into a more cruel vortex, but found that he still could not change the established facts.

The road ahead is not easy.

but.

The road I have been walking on has not been smooth from the beginning. I have also climbed up step by step from the bottom of human nature. Now I am just continuing to move up.

all the same.

Moreover, instead of trying to figure out who the enemy is and how dangerous the future will be, it is better to first identify who the allies around you are and who you should protect, so as to avoid cherishing them only after you lose them.

"Don't worry, Master. I will protect you."

"wrong."

Those crimson eyes opened again, and the voice behind him was as solid as ice: "It is only natural for the Master to protect his disciples, not for the disciples to protect their Master. You must not act rashly. Think twice before you act. Do you understand?"

“…The disciple will faithfully follow the Master’s teachings.”