Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 233 224. I would like to ask the immortals in heaven, can I, Lu Chen, live a wonderful life? (End of the second chapter)
Zhongnan Mountain.

It is late autumn!

The persimmons on the mountain are ripe, hanging sparsely on the branches like red lanterns, which is particularly pleasing to the eye.

All over the mountains, there are golden leaves falling on the steps leading up the mountain, and the fragrance of fruit trees wafting in the air.

The Three True Sect does not prohibit pilgrims from picking fruits on the mountain, so children play among them and often return home with a full load, with their laughter and joy echoing among the mountains and forests.

Now the world is at peace, and the five kingdoms have returned to Yan.

The incense in Zhongnan Mountain is even more prosperous. Even in the second half of the night, the main hall is still filled with smoke.

After Dalu Pass, there was no force in the world that could resist the State of Yan.

The Yanbei Army, the iron cavalry that once shocked all the nations, has now achieved a smooth transition in the name of benevolence, preventing the flames of war from spreading across the land and causing loss of lives.

The prestige of the King of Yan was at its peak, and his grace extended throughout the world.

People all over the world praise his high moral character and respect his great prestige.

After a long period of war, people all over the world have long been looking forward to unification.

May these peaceful times last forever.

It’s noon!

Today, Mount Zhongnan welcomed many distinguished guests.

The Korean princess Yuwen Liqian, with the support of the Yan State and the people, ascended the throne of the Korean monarch, creating a historical precedent and becoming the first female emperor in Korean history.

As soon as she ascended the throne, she implemented benevolent policies and granted amnesty to the people.

Han had already submitted to Yan, and all military and political power in the country was controlled by the Yan Palace. A Protectorate was established in Han to govern it.

The country's name was retained, but the Jianwu era system was uniformly used.

Today, it happens to be the seventh day since she ascended the throne, so she came to Mount Zhongnan for a pilgrimage.

However, unfortunately, they were unable to see the face of the King of Yan, which was truly a pity.

now!

Yuwen Liqian and his group were about to say goodbye and leave, so they slowly walked down the path of Mount Zhongnan. When they reached halfway up the mountain, they walked leisurely and in no hurry.

Appreciate the magnificent scenery of Mount Zhongnan.

Autumn is the harvest season, the busiest farming season, and there is also a constant stream of merchants and common people coming to worship.

This once inconspicuous hill has now become a world-famous tourist attraction.

If the mountains are not high, there will be immortals, and if the water is not deep, there will be dragons.

What's more, this place has both "immortal" traces and "dragon" power, and is truly worthy of its name.

Among the group of people was her mentor Du Hui.

Du Hui was originally from the Great Chu. After the Great Chu surrendered, Yuwen Liqian brought him back to the Kingdom of Han, treated him with great courtesy, entrusted him with important tasks, and appointed him as prime minister.

In addition, there was Yang Wenxian, the gentleman who had taught at Bailu Academy, in the team.

He once swore a solemn oath that after leaving the State of Chu, he would "never offer any advice or suggestions."

When the country was in danger, he stepped forward resolutely and put his personal oath behind the interests of his family and country.

He was well aware of the ways of a gentleman and the importance of his promises, but when it came to the survival of his country, he had already clearly distinguished between what was important and what was not.

There are also several members of major Korean families in the team, and they also hold high positions in the court.

At this moment, they looked disappointed and depressed.

The biggest regret of this trip was that I didn’t meet the King of Yan.

Du Hui's admiration for Lu Chen was particularly deep.

When he was teaching in the academy, he highly praised the King of Yan's work on state governance, "Essentials of Governing the North".

“All the knowledge in the world is stewed in one pot.”

"People who study and seek official positions in the future will kowtow when they read this book!"

Yang Wenxian was obsessed with Prince Yan's military tactics.

Lu Chen was self-taught and never lost a battle in his life.

Yang Wenxian himself once wrote a book on military strategy. His greatest wish was to get a comment or two from the King of Yan, which would allow him to be "drunk for the rest of his life."

However, unfortunately!

This time they were not able to see the King of Yan in person.

A rare look of regret also appeared on Yuwen Liqian's face.

When she was sent as an envoy to the State of Yan, she only saw the figure of the King of Yan from afar at the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven.

Yuwen Liqian and his group walked more slowly.

I unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance on the winding path down the mountain.

A quiet and elegant pavilion stands quietly.

Zhou Jinyu of Daqing was leading the young emperor Zhou Ji and his three accompanying guards to take a rest here.

Among this group of people, there was a familiar figure, Xie Mu, the son of Xie Chunan.

Ever since Xie Chunan’s beloved daughter Xie Lingxuan mysteriously “ascended to heaven” in front of everyone, Xie Chunan seemed to have been eroded by time overnight and looked much older.

From then on, he lived in seclusion in his mansion.

When Wang of Daqing came to pay homage to the emperor at Mount Zhongnan, Xie Mu took the initiative to request to accompany the emperor and provide him with protection.

Considering Xie Chunan's reputation as a veteran minister serving three dynasties, there is nothing wrong with that.

Xie Mu stood under the pavilion, his eyes passing through the mountains, and ripples appeared in his heart.

After more than 20 years, he set foot on the land of Zhongnan Mountain again. This time, he no longer came back secretly, but went up the mountain openly.

It seems like it was just yesterday when he and the magician "slayed the dragon" in Zhongnan Mountain.

Now he was alone.

The "Young Guardian" of Mount Zhongnan, the one who had set an example in Xie Mu's heart since he was young, was now regarded as the supreme hero in his heart as the world was pacified.

To end the chaos and pacify the world, how great it would be!

He was originally full of expectations and planned to bid farewell to his father and travel around the world after meeting the hero in his heart, "Shao Bao".

This time he was not able to meet the King of Yan as he wished, which made him feel regretful.

At this moment, the two groups of people met unexpectedly.

On one side is the Queen Mother of Daqing, Zhou Jinyu. Although she has handed over power to the emperor, the real ruler of Daqing is still the Queen Mother behind the curtain in the harem.

Daqing and Yan State had established diplomatic relations for many years, and Yan State's control over it was the most relaxed among the five countries.

The aristocratic families in Jiangnan were especially indecisive when Qianyuan was at war with Dayan.

They were eventually purged by the State of Yan, and Xie Chunan's retirement made the government completely favor the mother and son.

On the other side is the newly enthroned Korean empress Yuwen Liqian.

These two women are the most powerful women in the world.

If it were in the past, Zhou Jinyu might have felt a little ironic about this Korean princess who was "lucky" enough to take over power at such a young age.

however!
Ever since she witnessed Xie Lingxuan's ascension at the Dalu Pass Lookout, she had inexplicably felt a sense of loss in her heart.

A woman's heart is often like this; she holds things she can't get even more dearly.

For this trip to Mount Zhongnan, Yu Wenliqian dressed up carefully and arrived early. She even ate vegetarian food for more than half a month in Mount Zhongnan just to see Lu Chen.

Even so, she still failed to get what she wanted and felt even more disappointed.

In the deep courtyard of the Daqing harem, Zhou Jinyu secretly set up a "royal palace" where only her closest palace maids could enter.

There stood a puppet in the hall, carved to look quite like the King of Yan.

Zhou Jinyu would often go in alone to help "Lu Chen" dress and tie his belt, and would stay for several hours.

When the two women met under the pavilion, they only had a brief exchange of words through eye contact, while the ministers behind them exchanged a few polite greetings.

Emperor Zhou Ji of Daqing looked at the Korean delegation with some curiosity, especially the Korean empress.

His mother didn't say anything, and he didn't intend to talk to her.

Watch them leave.

They were ready to pass each other and continue their respective journeys.

at this time!

Another way down the mountain.

Tuoba Hongyan and the other three came down the mountain path.

The three people beside him were all assistants left to him by Tuoba Shu before his death.

These three people represent the power of the army, meritorious officials and clan members respectively, and they check and balance each other to ensure the stability of Beifeng.

Unfortunately, since Yan accepted Beifeng, these people have been basically excluded from the court. Although they still retain their positions and powers in name, they are actually in name only. When Tuoba Hongyan saw the pavilion, he was stunned. Zhou Jinyu in front of him was his own aunt, and now she was the Queen Mother of Daqing.

We met here this time!

As time passed, Tuoba Hongyan, a former hostage of an enemy country, unexpectedly became the lord of the North Wind.

Fate plays tricks on us. Is it time? Or fate?

He straightened his clothes, respectfully performed the etiquette of an elder, and called out:

"I've met my aunt!"

Zhou Jinyu nodded with a smile, a look of relief in her eyes.

Regarding Tuoba Shuyi's suicide, she had written a letter to persuade him to surrender, but Bei Feng was still holding a grudge against the Lu family army, so how could she surrender easily!
Now the energy has dissipated and the person is dead. Now that he is dead, drinking twice the amount of poison wine can be considered as preserving the dignity of the emperor.

Good fortune and misfortune have no doors, they are brought upon oneself.

Zhou Jinyu, the eldest princess of Beifeng, still has a trace of tenderness towards Beifeng in her heart.

Zhou Ji beside her also stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Zhou Ji, meet cousin Hong Yan."

Blood ties are ultimately hard to give up.

Tuoba Hongyan laughed and looked at his cousin who was tall and different from the southerners, his face full of joy.

He called the three people behind him to come closer.

Tuoba Hongyan noticed Yuwen Liqian and his group.

The two sides greeted each other but did not talk much.

Although the five kingdoms still exist today, the power of governance has largely been vested in the councilors and ministers sent by the State of Yan.

The world situation is no longer what it used to be, and everyone has their own thoughts in their hearts.

Qianyuan, which was once an enemy of the State of Yan, and Da Chu, which was the first to defect, now both have Yan troops stationed in their capitals.

The military expenses of these garrisons are borne by these two countries.

The King of Yan did not kill the royal families of the two countries, but chose to move them out, along with hundreds of thousands of people in their large clans, and re-granted them new lands.

Although the Prince of Yan was known for his kindness, he was by no means stupid.

The writing system and currency of Yan State were promoted to various places, and the textbooks of private schools were also all written uniformly by Yan State.

The same track for the cars, the same writing for the books, the same ethics for the people!
All these changes began quietly and gently on the surface, but behind the scenes they were advancing as rapidly as thunder and rain.

It seemed as if the State of Yan had been sharpening its sword for many years, waiting for the right time to realize its great cause of unification in one fell swoop.

Although Zhou Jinyu and Tuoba Hongyan were still monarchs of various countries in name, they had actually lost their real power long ago.

Therefore, there is no need for them to be on good terms with each other.

On the contrary, if he was too close, he might arouse the suspicion of King Yan and bring disaster upon himself.

At this moment, people from Beifeng and Daqing gathered in the pavilion.

A group of people went down the mountain in an orderly manner.

At the same time, some people were going down the mountain, while others were going down slowly.

Xie Mu watched the Korean team go away, then turned to gaze at the colorful autumn scenery of Mount Zhongnan, with complex thoughts surging in his heart.

The fate of these great figures from various countries, or the stay or departure of this group of people in this pavilion.

And even the future direction of the entire world.

They all seem to be related to one person.

……

……

Mount Zhongnan, Tomb of the Living Dead!

Yang Su held a basket full of persimmons and a basket full of pomegranates in his hands and placed them carefully and gently at the door.

He used the sleeve of his Taoist robe to wipe the sweat from his head.

Knocking on the door of the ancient tomb, the voice shouted with respect and affection:
"Uncle Master, the persimmons and pomegranates are ripe!"

"My fellow brothers and sisters and I picked some and left them at the door."

Yang Su looked at the bright red persimmons and pomegranates in the basket with joy in his eyes.

He would send it to his uncle at this time every year.

The master will definitely be happy.

Yang Su took a pomegranate from the basket.

After waiting for a long time, there was no movement in the tomb.

Yang Su was a little confused and called a few more times. Usually, his master would always respond in time.

Why is it so quiet today?
An ominous premonition rose in Yang Su's heart, and Yang Su's heart tightened.

He quickly pushed open the door of the ancient tomb and rushed into it.

On the meditation couch in the left chamber of the ancient tomb, sat a pale-faced old man, cross-legged.

Head bowed deeply!

Yang Su stretched out his hand tremblingly to feel the old man's breath, only to feel that the old man was cold all over.

"Snapped!"

The pomegranate rolled to the ground!

"Uncle!"

He looked at the scene in front of him, and the grief that surged in his heart made him no longer able to support himself. He fell to his knees and shouted with a choked voice:
"Uncle!"

My eyes were filled with tears.

When Liu Jinchan heard the sad news, he felt dizzy and almost fell.

Upon seeing this, the three disciples hurried forward to support him and stepped tremblingly into the tomb of the living dead.

Inside the room, the Seven Masters of Zhongnan were already kneeling on the ground, their faces filled with sorrow, and the sounds of crying were heard one after another.

Liu Jinchan's gaze fell on the old disciple lying on the bed. His vision blurred and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Shenzhou!"

Liu Jinchan finally couldn't suppress his inner grief anymore, and burst into tears, feeling heartbroken.

He never married in his life and treated Lu Yu and Lu Chen as his own children.

But now, both of them have left him, leaving him alone, walking alone in this world.

After the Seven Masters of Zhongnan and Liu Jinchan had calmed down a little, Yang Su was still immersed in self-blame, regretting that he had not discovered the abnormality earlier.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the next morning.

While Liu Jinchan was cleaning up the relics, Lu Chen had three letters that had been prepared in advance.

One was a letter to his parents, and the other was a will to the Prince of Yan's Mansion.

The last letter was left for Liu Jinchan.

Liu Jinchan quickly opened the suicide note addressed to himself and saw only a brief message written on it.

"Master, personally!"

"Master, there is no need to be sad, and Lao Wu does not need to blame himself."

“Untie the old shackles of the past, and you will know who you are today.”

"From now on, the sky is high and the earth is vast, allowing me to roam freely."

"Lu Chen is so happy!"

Liu Jinchan stared at the letter in her hand, tears dripping down her cheeks, wetting the paper.

at this time!

Yang Su noticed that there was a sentence engraved on the bed where his uncle bowed his head while meditating. The handwriting was vigorous and powerful:
"I would like to ask the immortals in heaven, can I, Lu Chen, live a wonderful life?"

Liu Jinchan stared at these words in a daze!

……

……

[In the third year of Jianwu, late autumn.]

[The Emperor of Yan died and was buried in Zhongnan, and the whole country wept. ]

[Simulation ends! 】

[Rewards are being obtained...]

(End of this chapter)