In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 192 The most noble bloodline in the world, Prince Jing!

"Old Cui, take this."

Xie Lingxin almost forgot to throw a mermaid pearl to Cui Hong before lying down in a capsule-shaped transparent cabin, feeling a little nervous.

This is said to be a "life support cabin" sponsored by Far East Biological Group.

Lying here, one can go without eating or drinking without any damage to the body, and can remain there for up to several decades.

I've heard that they have state-of-the-art equipment that can prolong life and delay death for people nearing the end of their lifespan.

What a cyber-immortal cultivation story!

"Rumble..."

There was a roar.

The Six Paths of Reincarnation Wheel has been activated!
A gentle force enveloped her, and in an instant, Xie Lingxin felt herself lose consciousness.

A faint, maniacal laugh could be heard, a powerful sound that resonated deep within the soul.

"The most honorable and noble, if one's cultivation is insufficient and one's good deeds are incomplete, one shall enjoy the highest and most supreme honor in the human realm. If one's cultivation and good deeds are complete, one shall enter the heavenly path and enjoy the supreme and most blissful bliss!"

"Reborn as a human!"

……

The Great Zhou Dynasty lasted for 130 years.

During the reign of Empress Wu, the world was at peace, the country was strong and the people were wealthy, and there was much entertainment and martial arts—a truly prosperous and peaceful era…

As Xie Lingxin drifted into a daze, fragments of information flashed through her mind.

This is the last impression I had.

After a long moment of stunned silence, I came to my senses and just wanted to spit out a mouthful of saliva: Bah!
Are you blind? Are you heartless? And you call this a peaceful and prosperous era...?

He opened his eyes and looked around.

He found himself lying in a dilapidated thatched hut.

The house was bare and drafty.

According to my memory, this place is not far from the capital, and can be considered the foot of the emperor.

That's it? A prosperous and strong nation, a peaceful and prosperous age?
"you're awake?"

A voice came from the side.

Turning around, I saw a boy of about eighteen or nineteen, with delicate features and a scholarly air.

He asked uncertainly, "Old Cui?"

The boy exclaimed happily, "It's me!"

He then added, "However, my current name is Wang Xuan, and I am the grandson of Wang Jian, the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices."

"Can you still remember who you are?"

Xie Lingxin sat up and thought carefully...

Li Rui.

He was given this name because of the auspicious signs that appeared at his birth.

Auspicious omens are usually a good thing, but when they happen to him, they become a great misfortune.

Because of his identity... he is the grandson of Princess Taiping!

Princess Taiping was demoted and imprisoned by Empress Wu Zetian for a rebellion that attempted to restore the Li family to the throne. Her entire clan was also exiled to Jiannan Circuit.

Li Rui was his son, Li Jian, born while they were in Jiannan Circuit.

Because of the auspicious signs at his birth, with golden light filling the sky and golden lotuses emerging from the ground, a divine being descended to earth, birds and beasts from near and far gathered as if worshipping a king.

Local officials were frightened and reported to the imperial court, whereupon Li Jian was summoned to the capital.

Not long after, he died at his residence in the capital, his death shrouded in mystery.

Princess Taiping had long since died in despair after being demoted, imprisoned, and her entire clan exiled.

She was Wu Zetian's most beloved daughter, and because of her ruthlessness, even though she was plotting rebellion, she was unwilling to be executed.

Li Jian's death aroused Wu Zetian's compassion, leading her to pardon his son Li Rui and bring him back to the capital.

Seeing that he looked remarkably like Princess Taiping, he was deeply moved and not only pardoned his crimes but also bestowed upon him the title of Prince Jing!

However, this does not mean that everything is fine for Li Rui.

After Wu Zetian came to power, she carried out a major purge of the court.

The entire lineage of Li Taizu was exterminated.

Even her own sons were all executed by her, one by one, without exception.

Now, in the entire world, only Li Rui remains of the Li family lineage.

Strictly speaking, he was Princess Taiping's grandson, but due to the status of Wu Zetian and Princess Taiping, he was not counted according to ordinary etiquette.

He is the grandson of Princess Taiping, a descendant of the Li family!
He also carries the blood of the Wu clan.

He carries the bloodlines of both the Li and Wu clans, two of the most prestigious bloodlines in the world.

His status is the most noble in the world, unmatched by anyone!

But such a noble status brought him not blessings, but disaster!

Although he was granted the title of Prince Jing, his sensitive status led to various restrictions from a young age, including being forbidden from studying literature and practicing martial arts.

Orphaned and helpless, they faced constant suspicion, exclusion, and harassment.

The situation is extremely difficult.

Even the eunuchs around him didn't take him seriously.

The stipends of the imperial family members rarely reached him, as they were mostly embezzled by the eunuchs around him.

He couldn't even get enough to eat.

Logically speaking, he was a prince, and even if he was not valued, he shouldn't be in such a bad situation.

The problem was that shortly after Wu Zetian bestowed this title upon him, he went into seclusion at the Tongtian Pagoda.

It is said that Wu Zetian has been in seclusion for decades, traveling in her spirit to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

He only appeared because Princess Taiping was plotting a rebellion.

His sons, Prince Dai Wu Chengguang, Prince Xiang Wu Chengxu, and Prince Ying Wu Chengzhe, served as regents, with eunuchs assisting in governance.

For many years, the government was largely controlled by eunuchs, who wielded power and even overshadowed the aristocratic civil officials.

Li Rui's current situation is due to two reasons: first, the suppression by the Wu clan and the Zong clan, and second, the arrogance of the eunuchs.

These eunuchs were arrogant and defiant, and even the court officials and the three regents had to be mindful of their attitudes.

What is a mere "Wang from another family" who has no power, no influence, and no one to rely on?
I don't mean I can just bully you whenever I want.

When Xie Lingxin recalled this, she was speechless and felt utterly hopeless.

I remembered the grand sound I heard when I was "reincarnated".

So, this is what it means to be so noble and supreme?
Yes, possessing the bloodlines of both the Li and Wu families, one is truly of immeasurable nobility!

Xie Lingxin was powerless to refute...

After her "rebirth," Wu Zetian was even more ruthless and merciless than in the original history. She killed everyone she could!

That's ruthless...

These so-called members of the imperial family today all have the surname Wu.

She was born to many male concubines in the harem and has no connection whatsoever with the Li Tang dynasty.

And Princess Taiping actually wanted to restore the Li Tang dynasty?
This is so messy...

Xie Lingxin guessed that this Princess Taiping should also be "reborn".

He was the true owner of the underground palace he had seen before.

She was probably completely baffled.

All that hard work and planning, and I never expected to run into my nemesis, my mother.

Restoring the Tang dynasty is probably just a means to an end.

He just needed a pretext to become emperor.

Unfortunately, your father is still your father, and your mother is still your mother.

I can't beat them...

Xie Lingxin held her head in her hands.

This is really giving me a headache!

Both physiologically and psychologically!

“I… am Li Rui.”

Wang Xuan, also known as Cui Hong, stared wide-eyed.

As Wang Xuan, who had lived in the Great Zhou for more than ten years before awakening his "past life" memories, he naturally knew this name.

"Your Highness Prince Jing?!"

Xie Lingxin gave a wry smile: "It's not like that now."

Although the An Lushan Rebellion was over in this Great Zhou Dynasty, Wu Zetian had been in seclusion for many years, and it was rumored that she had already traveled to paradise.

Nowadays, the government is controlled by eunuchs.

Eunuchs wielded power, the court was corrupt, and they even bullied members of the Wu clan.

This led to many "wise men" and "loyal ministers" who were obsessed with eliminating the power of the eunuchs.

There was a prime minister in the court named Song Shenxi who conspired with others to kill the Director of the Inner Palace, who was also the Grand Eunuch and the current head of the eunuchs, Wang Shoucheng.

However, this person was not discreet in his actions and was betrayed by someone.

Wang Shouchang struck first.

They bribed Song Shenxi's servant to frame Song Shenxi for treason.

Why would a prime minister choose to commit treason?

Even if the emperor changes, he'll at most still be the prime minister. Why is he making trouble for no reason?

This reason is not convincing.

Therefore, Wang Shoucheng also instructed another person, namely the only eunuch by Li Rui's side.

They conspired to betray Song Shenxi, falsely accusing him of wanting to install Prince Jing, Li Rui, on the throne and restore the Li Tang dynasty!
Song Shenxi was a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty!
This is going to be the death of me!
Other things may be disregarded, but the prestige of the Li Tang dynasty as the legitimate successor still inspires fear and apprehension.

It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.

The subsequent dramatic changes were beyond the comprehension of Li Rui, a mere pawn.

All we know is that Song Shenxi was demoted.

Li Rui was stripped of his princely title, demoted to county duke, and expelled from the capital!

"..."

Cui Hong was speechless after hearing this.

He now clearly understands Xie Lingxin's identity: the most noble bloodline in the world!
It's unbelievable that things have come to this...

"Now how to do?"

Cui Hong was a bit flustered.

"Although the Great Zhou Dynasty is extremely prosperous in both literature and martial arts, and has many masters of the three religions, cultivation is extremely difficult. I have only learned some poetry and literature from my grandfather, and have not yet achieved anything."

"I am completely ignorant of Confucianism and the Six Arts of a Gentleman!"

Xie Lingxin was also speechless.

The cultivation system of the Great Zhou Dynasty was not weak.

As a deposed king, he had heard of many masters in the world, including grandmasters and great mages.

Although it is far inferior to the Federation, it is only among the top tier, so it is not too far behind.

However, in terms of the integrity of the entire system and resources, that's a world of difference.

Whether it's cultivation methods, knowledge, or cultivation resources, they are all firmly in the hands of major aristocratic families and clans. For ordinary people to come into contact with them is simply a pipe dream.

He calls himself King Jing, which sounds nice, but he's a good-for-nothing who's good for neither literature nor military affairs!

In addition to his current situation, although he seems to have survived, he has only been demoted and expelled from the capital.

However, given his own status and the way those eunuchs behaved, it was absolutely impossible for them to let him wander outside.

I'm probably surrounded by wolves right now, and my life is in danger!
He couldn't even find anyone to ask for help.

Nobody dares to touch that pile of shit...

"and many more……"

Xie Lingxin suddenly realized that she had overlooked something.

How did he and Cui Hong meet?
"Old Cui, whose grandson are you?"

Cui Hong asked, "Wang Jian, the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, what's wrong? Do you know him?"

Wang Jian...

Xie Lingxin's mind raced.

Wang Jian was a poet who, along with Zhang Ji, was known as one of the "Zhang-Wang Yuefu" poets. He also had connections with Han Yu, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, Liu Zongyuan, and others.

Most importantly, he was Wang Shoucheng's cousin!

"How will you be here?"

Xie Lingxin asked again.

Given his status as Wang Jian's grandson, he should be living a very comfortable life. How could he possibly associate with a deposed prince like myself? Does he have a death wish?

Cui Hong gave a wry smile: "It's similar to yours, it's also because of Wang Shoucheng."

“My grandfather… that is, Wang Jian, offended Wang Shoucheng and was afraid of bringing disaster upon his family, so he sent me away from the capital to avoid trouble, so that if anything unexpected happened, at least one of my descendants could survive.”

Xie Lingxin pressed further, "How did he offend Wang Shoucheng?"

(End of this chapter)