The Mysterious Ming Dynasty: The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom

Suzhou.

Lin Family Private Garden.

In the pavilion in the middle of the lake, a refined and handsome man and Wang Yetai, the Earl of Xinjian, stood facing each other.

This person was Lin Ruhai, the representative chosen by the Lin clan of Fujian and Guangdong, and also the patriarch of the Suzhou Lin clan branch.

Lin Ruhai's face turned pale, and he coughed repeatedly when he was hit by the cold wind. "Lord, you are far too greedy. The 'Taishang Laojun's Scripture on the Miraculous Salvation of the Heavenly Consort' is a secret of the Lin family. How can it be given away so lightly?"

Instead, King Yetai of Xinjian opened his arms wide, enjoying the heavy snowfall. "We've done everything in our power to help you fulfill your thousand-year-old wish, haven't we?"

Even if you are not extremely grateful, you should still give your full support.

Why are you haggling over such petty gains at this crucial moment?

Wang Yetai was dissatisfied.

They really don't know what's good for them.

"My lord, there's no need for further words. How can the Lin family's grand plan, spanning a thousand years, be ruined by my own haste and short-sighted actions?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head, his attitude very firm.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

"I've heard that there are temples and stone tablets dedicated to the Heavenly Princess in Guli and Lingjiu Mountain in South India," said Wang Yetai, the Earl of Xinjian. "But I wonder if your Lin clan can bear such a great blessing."

Lin Ruhai closed his eyes. "If one's virtue does not match one's position, then it is the fate of our Lin family."

"Hmph!" Earl of Xinjian, Wang Yetai, turned and left.

"I apologize for not seeing you off further," Lin Ruhai said, bowing slightly.

The onlookers on the shore couldn't help but feel uneasy seeing the two part on bad terms.

This place is home not only to the Lin family, but also to families from various regions who make a living through water conservancy, the Li family who are historians, and families with a long history of classical studies.

Compared to the illustrious Donglin Fushe Society.

People who get things done don't have the habit of being ostentatious.

"We are quite interested in the wooden ox and flowing horse technique in Si Chen's possession." In the crowd, Song Yingxing stepped forward and blocked the way, asking, "We heard that Master Xu is going north. Is it possible to hitch a ride with him?"

I have searched through all the ancient books in the Jiangnan region.

The art of the wooden ox and flowing horse, however, has been lost for a long time.

It's truly captivating.

As the author of *The Exploitation of the Works of Nature*, what he longed for was precisely the tireless goal of the craftsmen: to create wonders and divine objects worthy of being recorded in history.

Wang Yetai, the Earl of Xinjian, waved his hand, "This matter is easy."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

The butler saw the two men to the door and watched them get into their car and leave.

The Lin clansmen, still speaking vehemently, exclaimed, "Pedantic!"

He then left in anger.

As people leave and the tea grows cold, a graceful figure emerges from behind the four lacquered screens.

"Father, there are many untrue statements made by the Earl of Xinjian."

Lin Ruhai rubbed his temples. "How could I not know? But the clan can no longer contain it. Are they blind to these drawbacks? I doubt it. Most of them are driven by profit and fame. It's truly pitiful, tragic, and lamentable."

Finally, Lin Ruhai turned his gaze to his daughter, Lin Daiyu, and couldn't help but shed tears as he looked at her.

"Puji Tianfei (Heavenly Princess of Universal Salvation)."

Let time slow down.

I hate that I was so obsessed with the pursuit of knowledge that I went astray and became obsessed with it.

If I were to leave, how would you cope...?

It is said that people favor sons over daughters.

However, orphaned girls are most vulnerable to being exploited and left without offspring.

Even within the same clan, this is no exception.

Lin Ruhai searched all over Jiangnan, but found no one worthy of his trust.

The so-called Four Young Masters were nothing but four idiots, each with his own romantic escapades, and they took pride in exchanging concubines as if that made them kindred spirits.

"Honest gentlemen are rare these days."

I met Si Chen once, and he was someone I could entrust with important matters.

"Yu'er, would you be willing to go north?"

Lin Ruhai was at his wit's end.

Lin Daiyu knelt before him, "Father, your daughter is willing to go..."

Blood spilled from Lin Ruhai's mouth. "You are the reincarnation of a celestial spirit under the command of the Heavenly Consort of Universal Salvation. You were supposed to be born in a prosperous and peaceful era to experience illusory fates in the mortal world."

It seems that the Heavenly Princess Puji understands the ways of the world and wants to use my help to help you achieve great things.

Now that Sichen is in the name of peace and prosperity, I think it must be your destiny.

There are many poor people in the world, and they are all brothers.

There are many women in the world; they are all sisters.

That Apocalyptic Explosion almost completely rewrote the course of history.

Lin Ruhai, despite his illness, finished explaining his last wishes, ordered his loyal servant to leave through the back door to Daiyu, dismissed his attendants, opened the secret room, and found a stubborn rock inside.

"O Stone that mended the heavens, why have you been so slow to blossom and bear fruit?"

Lin Ruhai sat cross-legged.

Back then, Wang Mingyang opened the Way of Investigation and Purification, and drew a great demon into his body to refine it.

From then on, the study of mind flourished.

Now, he is also about to begin investigating things.

Before he died, he was finally able to be himself.

The five-colored sky-mending stone's divine light was concealed, revealing no extraordinary qualities whatsoever.

Countless gems adorn the dome of the secret chamber, and a jade dragon coils in the pool.

The moment Lin Ruhai had that thought, he realized he was heading down the path of desire, so he pulled himself back onto the path of reason. He was aware of it as soon as he had it, and he turned back as soon as he was aware of it. This was the critical moment when he turned misfortune into fortune and was able to come back from the brink of death.

Countless thoughts converged into one will—to blossom.

It's like fishing in the deep sea, battling to the death against the waves formed by countless external demons and distracting thoughts.

Hey~

The five-colored sky-mending stone suddenly emitted a crisp sound, breaking apart piece by piece to reveal the branches and leaves inside.

The stone has blossomed!

The secret room was filled with a wonderful aroma. Lin Ruhai's face was flushed. "I did it!"

Laughter echoed throughout the secret room.

However, great sorrow and great joy can happen in an instant.

Countless thoughts surged forth like a raging storm!

Then the stone that had been mending the sky suddenly contracted, and the flower buds that had been blooming quickly withered.

It is truly as if, before you even see this flower, it blooms along with your heart.

When you come to see this flower, this flower and your heart will both perish.

Lin Ruhai watched helplessly as the Sky-Mending Stone was restored to its original state, transformed into a stream of light, entered the Spirit Realm, and disappeared in a whirl.

He looked down and saw that half of his body was petrified, and suddenly felt relieved.

"With a heart full of light, what more could I ask for?" Lin Ruhai slowly revealed a smile. To die for the sake of the Dao is enough.

He slowly raised his hand and formed a hand seal.

Amidst boundless light and heat, the "Samadhi Calamity Fire" wielded by the orthodox Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty erupted with astonishing flames.

Within a radius of 100 meters, everything was reduced to ashes.

A moment later, everyone realized that something had happened in the mansion.

"Someone come here!"

"The Lin residence is on fire!"

Amidst the chaos outside, Xinjianbo Wang Yetai abruptly turned back.

A lotus leaf floats in the sky, drifting with the wind. Below are towns scattered like stars, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist. Lin Daiyu lifts her veil and kneels in the direction of the firelight, kowtowing, "Father! Your daughter is unfilial."

Unable to collect the remains, they even implicated him to the point of self-immolation to cover his tracks.

The two maids on either side silently shed tears.

The news spread rapidly to Yingtian Prefecture.

Xu Yunjue suddenly stood up, and veins were faintly visible on his forehead.

"What? You're saying the head of the Lin family of Gusu set himself on fire?"

Impossible! Absolutely impossible.

It doesn't matter if he dies, but he absolutely cannot ruin my family's important affairs!

Search for me!

That Lin woman from Suzhou was a celestial spirit reincarnated under the command of the Heavenly Consort Puji. How could she die so easily? We demand to see her alive or dead!

On the other side of the water mirror, the Earl of Xinjian, Wang Yetai, looked extremely grim. "Young Master, I'm afraid she has already fled north."

Bang!

Xu Yunjue smashed the water mirror. "I'll personally go to the Lin family to apologize. You can come back here now!"

Useless! Can't even handle something this simple.

Marquis Chengyi Liu Kongzhao touched his nose, exchanged a glance with Marquis Xincheng Zhao Zhilong, and secretly rejoiced.

Xu Wenjue eavesdropped at the corner and slowly retreated.

This is my brother's mistake, but it's my opportunity.

My father still loves me more than my older brother.

I'll seize this opportunity to use someone else's talent to curry favor.

"Celestial Official, it's been a long time."

"I have a very generous gift for you!"