Old Marshal Qiu's thoughts raced as he watched Yun Yang with interest, wanting to see what this fellow had to say.
Yun Yang pondered for a moment before he said, "Your Majesty, perhaps you can consider writing biographies for all the loyal officials who have died in the war or passed away in the Empire of Yutang. Merits don't overshadow demerits, demerits don't diminish merits … Record these people's deeds from a completely fair and objective point of view, so that these meritorious officials can leave their names in history … This is the final verdict … I think …"
His Majesty's eyes shone brightly.
Old Marshal Qiu's sharp eyes glowed with a strange glow as well.
This was a marvelous plan!
Be it civil or military officials, who would not want to leave their names in history after toiling their entire lives?
However, how many of them had been able to leave their names in the annals of history since the beginning of time?
If this were to be done, not only would the families of the meritorious officials who had passed away feel honored, the officials who were still contributing to the country would also be much more motivated!
What a great idea!
It was not just a matter of Yang Botao's family!
His Majesty's foresight was profound and unfathomable!
"This is a great idea!" His Majesty praised the plan directly.
"It is indeed marvelous!" Old Marshal Qiu agreed.
"What about next?" His Majesty pressed.
Yun Yang was stunned.
"Tell us everything else you have in mind. Why are you keeping us in suspense?" Old Marshal Qiu chuckled.
"Next?" Yun Yang scratched his head. "There's no next."
His Majesty was stunned while the old marshal's expression changed. Are you toying with us? You've already taken off your pants and now you're telling your father that there's no next? Have you thought it through?
However, both of their expressions turned into one of mockery.
This fellow was downright slippery, and slippery was his consistent image. It wasn't surprising for him to say that there was nothing else, or perhaps it should be said that it was within reason.
It was already impressive that he could come up with such an idea.
In spite of this, one could infer many things from one instance. With the most basic source, everything else that followed was only a matter of course. Although Yun Yang had only mentioned the beginning, both His Majesty and Old Marshal Qiu had already thought of countless things to follow the moment the matter was tossed out. Even the process involved and how to utilize it had been thought of more than one level.
Once the general direction was set, the rest was only to be perfected and implemented. Yun Yang, the initiator, was not insignificant in the follow-up. Instead, it was better to have none than to have one.
His Majesty, who was well versed in the art of an emperor, subconsciously thought deeper and could not help taking a long look at Yun Yang.
Yun Yang's way of handling matters was meticulous and meticulous; his words were always simple and profound, his wisdom as vast as the sea. He was never greedy for achievements, nor did he lust for power or position. He was rather well-versed in the ways of the world, able to advance and retreat with ease. It was truly remarkable that such a character did not wish to become an official in the imperial court. It was a pity for Yutang!
"It doesn't matter if there's nothing else. The follow-up to this matter is vague anyway. With your popinjay nature, you won't be able to do it. However, Yun Yang, this old man has a serious question."
Marshal Qiu Jianhan's expression turned serious. "Where did the mystical cultivation method that you cultivate come from? It seems like Marquis Yun … doesn't have such an extraordinary cultivation method? "
Yun Yang was stunned. "Huh?"
"What huh? Do you really think this old man doesn't know what's good for him? "
Old Marshal Qiu glared. "This old man comes from the Qiu Family. Although I've spent most of my life on the battlefield, I can be said to be knowledgeable and knowledgeable. However, I've never seen such a mystical cultivation method. My old friend, You Tiexin, had once said that this cultivation method is absolutely unique in the world in terms of healing injuries, reviving the soul and prolonging life, expelling poisons and illnesses! Moreover, it has never appeared in the Tianxuan Continent for so many years! The appearance of such a cultivation method will easily cause a great disturbance! I'm asking this question today not because I want to find out your background, but because I'm worried about your safety. Since the other party dared to poison His Majesty, they will keep a close watch on His Majesty's physical condition at all times. Once they find that His Majesty has recovered, they will definitely find someone who can help His Majesty get rid of the poison. Answer me quickly so that this old man and His Majesty can plan for you! "
"You – how could you?"
Yun Yang's eyes darted around as his thoughts raced.
It was true that the older one was, the wiser the wiser. Yun Yang truly did not expect this old man to realize something was amiss right from the start, but he had waited until His Majesty had fully recovered before he actually made things difficult for him.
This old man's ability to burn bridges after crossing the river was not lacking at all!
Yet, he was able to say it in such a dignified, open and aboveboard manner. He was filled with the words' I'm thinking for you, that's why I'm asking this question. If you don't tell the truth, then you're in the wrong. If you don't know how to be deeply grateful, then quickly tell the truth!
"Hmm … My cultivation method is a coincidence …" Yun Yang's mind raced. "I learned it from my master …"
"May I ask who your master is?" Old Marshal Qiu snorted.
"Ling Xiaozui! Don't you all know? Didn't he come some time ago? "
Yun Yang pulled out an existence that he could not afford to offend and said, "I thought you already knew about my relationship with him. If it wasn't for this relationship, how would I have dared to take the medicine that day? It was because I believed that my master wouldn't harm me that I revealed His Majesty's physical condition and offered the three spiritual medicines. If you still don't believe me, you can ask him!"
Old Marshal Qiu almost choked on the breath that was stuck in his throat.
Yun Yang's answer was reasonable and logical. Most importantly, it was …
Asking me to ask Ling Xiaozui? Where the f * ck would I go to ask him?
Was he someone who could be casually asked?
"Your words are still not entirely true. If Ling Xiaozui had cultivated this cultivation method, his achievements would have long surpassed this." Qiu Jianhan glared at Yun Yang. "Besides, since when did Ling Xiaozui become your master?"
Yun Yang said seriously, "Old Marshal, the cultivation method that Yun Yang cultivated was marvelous. You were the one who said it. My master's cultivation base level was also determined by you. This junior is not qualified enough to comment. I can only say that I have not spoken a single word of falsehood!"
Qiu Jianhan retorted angrily, "Don't try to use words with this old man. That's what this old man has done. Do you think that this old man doesn't know that everything you've said is a lie?"
Yun Yang rolled his eyes. The title of the leader of Yutang's three top rogues was indeed well-deserved. Even his covert words had been heard, but so what if this old man had heard them? Would he dare to bite him in his face?
His Majesty could not help chuckling and said, "Forget it. It's always a good thing for a junior to have such an opportunity. Old Marshal, you really don't have to take it to heart."
"Not a single word of truth comes out of this child's mouth!"
Qiu Jianhan sighed and did not speak further. He thought, "Your Majesty, there are many things you don't know … My suspicions aren't limited to the cultivation method he cultivates …"
What he did not know was that His Majesty had a vague thought in his mind. Yun Yang was magnanimous and had no intention of becoming an official despite his extraordinary intelligence. However, everything he had done previously had been on Yutang's side. Even if he could not recruit such a person, he could not be pushed too far!
It was obvious that His Majesty's evaluation of Yun Yang was extremely high. He was already treating him like an otherworldly expert!
When Yun Yang finally excused himself, he realized that he was drenched in cold sweat.
"Is Old Marshal suspecting me?"
Yun Yang thought to himself, "His actions today aren't because he suspects that I have ill intentions. He's directly suspecting if I'm one of the Nine Supremes or if I belong to the Nine Heavens Dictum!"
He left the Residence of Qiu Jianhan with a heavy heart and did not return to the Residence of Yun. Instead, he went to find out where Yang Botao's wife was buried.
Silently, he buried Yang Botao's ashes on his wife's grave.
"Your family is reunited from now on, meet again in the netherworld."
Yun Yang stood quietly for a moment and murmured, "There are no more schemes in the netherworld, no father who would harm his own son … Yang Botao, if there's a next life, I believe you'll still be a good man."
"Mistress Yang, your husband has always been a good man, a good son. There's no need for you to be ashamed of marrying him. I am Supreme Cloud, I wish you both well and solemnly inform you that the Nine Supremes have no ill feelings towards you and your wife anymore. The grudges are settled, the past grudges are forgotten, everything written off. May the heavens bless us and we shall be good friends in our next lives. "
The wind was soft, the wild grass beside the grave swayed softly.
It was as if Yang Botao and his wife were waving goodbye to Yun Yang.
"There's no need to linger in the secular world, reincarnate as soon as possible. Forget the regrets of this life and start the legend of a hero again."
Yun Yang bowed slightly, straightened himself and turned to walk away.
He had only taken a few steps when he noticed a few people walking towards him with quick steps.
Yun Yang's heart skipped a beat. A gust of wind blew, stirring up a cloud of dust to cover the new soil he had just stirred up. He then hid in a dark corner.
It was Shangguan Lingxiu, accompanied by two guards.
Yun Yang was surprised.
Why was Shangguan Lingxiu here at this time?
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