You, a tyrannical ruler, roam the heavens; you cannot understand my joy.

On the ancient road, a dozen or so fine horses and a dozen or so men dressed in tight-fitting clothes stood at the crossroads.

"Boss, what kind of person is Chen Shubao?"

Lu Shiyu pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "I can't see clearly. I always feel that the emperor has a kind of vague and inexplicable quality."

"Who cares what kind of person he is?"

A burly man with a thick beard said in a deep voice, "Anyone who can help me kill that corrupt official is my benefactor, Zhang Tiegu!"

The others paused for a moment, then nodded in unison.

"They're here."

Lu Shiyu suddenly whispered something, causing everyone to look up into the distance.

In the night wind, a tall man in a bright yellow robe came against the wind.

He has handsome and well-defined features, a calm and aloof demeanor, and a touch of inexplicable majesty. His spirit is extraordinary, and his brows exude heroic vigor.

What a handsome face, what a dignified bearing, what a charming demeanor!

A person's appearance largely depends on their temperament.

Judging solely by his facial features, Lu Zuo could only be considered to be of average appearance and rather handsome.

However, after practicing martial arts and improving various attributes such as physique, dance skills, and charm, one's temperament subtly changes, giving rise to a unique and otherworldly charm.

"That's enough for now."

Shen Luoyan stopped and smiled softly.

Lu Zuo nodded, about to speak, when he saw Lu Shiyu and the others walk over and stop a few feet in front of him, bowing together.

"This humble subject pays his respects to Your Majesty."

He waved his hand and laughed, "There's no need for that."

Everyone stood up, and except for Lu Shiyu, all eyes were on him, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable...

"His Majesty."

Lu Shiyu handed over a book: "This is my understanding, summarized from years of studying the Daoist classics and the principles of the I Ching."

"I hope this can help Your Majesty."

Lu Zuo reached out and took it, saying in a deep voice, "Everyone, take care on your journey and have a safe trip."

Although they hadn't known each other for long and weren't particularly close, he still offered his heartfelt blessings.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Shiyu cupped his hands in greeting and replied, then looked at Shen Luoyan: "Luoyan, let's go."

The latter nodded: "Your Majesty, though I have accompanied you for a thousand miles, we must part ways eventually. I hope you achieve your wishes."

After saying this, he and the others mounted their horses and galloped away.

"We're a bit short of help..."

Lu Zuo sighed inwardly and was about to turn and leave when he saw that the people stopped and turned around together.

"This humble subject bids farewell to Your Majesty!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Lu Zuo smiled, turned around, and strode away.

My contact with these people was fleeting, leaving little to no emotional impact, only a slight feeling.

They have roads to travel and places to go. What kind of person should I become next?

Which path should we take?

Since his transmigration, Lu Zuo had never considered this question.

After all, with the crisis looming and his life hanging in the balance, he had no time to consider much else.

"Let's deal with Li Chengan and Shi Wenqing first, then we can seriously consider this issue."

……

The next day, the sun rose.

The morning sun shines on the rolling grassland, making the dewdrops on the grass blades sparkle like they are studded with diamonds.

After traveling all night, Shen Luoyan and the others stopped and rested here for the time being.

"What are you thinking about?"

Lu Shiyu walked to Shen Luoyan's side and handed her the water bottle.

"I'm thinking about the people's view of history and the hero's view of history that the emperor told me."

Oh?

Lu Shiyu was taken aback: "What is the people's view of history? What is the hero's view of history?"

Shen Luoyan squinted, recalled what Lu Zuo had said, and then slowly recounted it clearly.

"At first, I thought the emperor's words were too absurd and made no sense at all."

"Heroes should be born into wealthy families, and talents should not be born into ordinary people."

"Upon closer examination, Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, Liu Bang, and others were not born into prominent families..."

"Boss, what do you think?"

"Sigh..." Lu Shiyu sighed softly, looking at the rising sun, and murmured, "What a pity, what a pity, what a real pity..."

"What's a pity?"

Lu Shiyu: "Unfortunately, the Southern Chen dynasty was doomed and there was no way to reverse it. He was destined to be the ruler of a fallen kingdom."

"This is an inevitable trend!"

"otherwise……"

"I really want to stay and serve him faithfully."

Shen Luoyan's expression changed slightly: "I have never heard the gang leader speak so highly of anyone before..."

.......

Jiankang, Jiangyun Palace.

[Missed the morning court session; internal strength +3.]

[Enchanted by beautiful women, physique +2.]

[Abandoning official duties, bonus reward: Swordsmanship +3, Lifespan +5.]

[Spreading rebellious remarks, bonus reward: Charisma +1 (affects temperament).]

"It even has this kind of attribute?"

Lu Zuo shook his head and chuckled, glanced at Su Yanzhi who was still fast asleep beside him, got up, dressed, and took out the book of notes that Lu Shiyu had given him.

"When I was young, I often watched the raindrops fall from the eaves, each drop falling to the ground and shattering, returning to the dust."

"In the twenty years that followed, I spent my time studying, living in exile, forming societies, and experiencing life, death, joy, and sorrow. Suddenly, I realized that all the things I had seen in my life were like the raindrops on the eaves back then, breaking and gathering again, and perhaps there was something constant in them."

"Therefore, he secluded himself for three years, thoroughly studying the Daoist canon, and now records his insights on the left..."

After reading a few pages, Lu Zuo closed the book.

The reason is simple: I can't understand most of the content...

"I need to study cultural knowledge properly."

Lu Zuo thought to himself, threw his thoughts into his personal space, and then left Jiangyun Palace to go to Shuyu Zhai to find Zhang Lihua.

Last night, Su Yanzhi was slashed by me. The injury wasn't too serious, but it wasn't too minor either, so I didn't touch her.

Today, I must cultivate diligently and increase my internal strength.

……

Meanwhile, near the border between the Sui and Southern Chen dynasties, there was a continuous stretch of military camps.

The frost on the tents had not yet melted, the banners remained motionless, and occasionally the light clash of weapons could be heard, crisp and short.

A woman dressed in red, holding a long sword, walked slowly through the crowd, heading straight for the most magnificent and imposing tent in the center.

This woman is tall and slender with smooth lines, a narrow waist and long legs, exuding a supple charm. Her temperament, like her red dress, is a kind of blood-red brilliance.

Her hair was as black as a waterfall, her skin was as white as snow, her eyes were slanted at the corners, and her lips were as red as cherries, giving her a cold and beautiful look that also revealed a touch of tenderness.

When the woman in red arrived in front of the main tent, the guards immediately lifted the curtain to let her pass.

"You've arrived."

Inside the large tent, a tall, handsome man with a commanding presence spoke without looking up.

Judging from his appearance, he was about fifty years old, with graying temples and a bronze face with deep lines, but his eyes were sharp and piercing, like an eagle's, exuding the majesty of someone who had long held a high position.

And this person was none other than Yang Su, the Grand Tutor of the Sui Dynasty and Duke of Yue!

The woman in red knelt on one knee, cupped her hands in greeting, and said, "Hong Fu greets the Grand Tutor."

Yang Su nodded and said in a deep voice, "Get ready, I have a new mission for you."