"After the third generation of the Tang Dynasty, the Empress ruled the world."
In the palace, the Taiji Palace was silent. Li Shimin looked at the Secret History in front of him and could not help but frown.
Although the Tang Dynasty was at its peak and no one could see any signs of it falling, Li Shimin had to be careful. In the past, the Sui Dynasty was so powerful that it was even more powerful than the current Tang Dynasty. In the end, it fell for two generations. It was not impossible for the Tang Dynasty to fall for three generations.
"Have you found the person who spread the Secret History?" Li Shimin asked coldly.
The commander of the cavalry, Li Junxian, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the person who spread the Secret History is extremely cunning. Once the Secret History was spread, he immediately hid. However, the cavalry still received a secret report. This is the work of the new Yin-yang Zi from the School of Yin-Yang. His purpose is to spread this prophecy of chaos."
"School of Yin-Yang!"
Li Shimin could not help but feel a chill in his heart. These schools of thought were willing to give up their lives for their own school of thought. The previous Yin-yang Zi, who had committed suicide not long ago, was an example. Not long after, the new Yin-yang Zi could not wait to jump out.
"Moreover, according to the cavalry's investigation, the Xuanhuan version of the School of Thought Debate that was spread in Chang 'an City a while ago came from this person. His purpose was to increase the luck of the School of Yin-Yang to make up for the loss of luck to the School of Mo," Li Junxian reported.
"The School of Yin-Yang specializes in the Art of Yin-Yang and the Way of Luck. To be able to make up for the loss of luck in such a short period of time, it is clear that the new Yin-yang Zi's methods are brilliant." Li Shimin frowned. How could he not feel as if he was sitting on pins and needles when such a troublesome person had issued a prophecy of troubled times? When it came to the belief in fate, the imperial family could be said to be number one. This was because the previous dynasties were very concerned about their own fate. Moreover, the prophecies of prosperous times had already come true, so how could Li Shimin not feel extremely apprehensive when another prophecy of troubled times appeared?
Li Junxian's heart skipped a beat. "Your Majesty, according to the rumors among the people, the School of Yin-Yang can only create one prophecy in a short period of time. The main reason why the School of Yin-Yang can create two prophecies in a short period of time is because of the Yin-Yang Art created by the previous Yin-yang Zi before his death and Merton's Tai Chi Yin-Yang Diagram."
"By the will of heaven, Tai Chi Yin-Yang Diagram!" Li Shimin silently nodded. His eyes were outstanding, so he naturally understood the brilliance of the Yin-Yang Diagram and Tai Chi Yin-Yang Diagram. The Esoteric Debate had brought him many pleasant surprises, but it had also given him many shocks. This was probably one of the side effects of the Esoteric Debate.
"Pass down my orders. Continue to investigate the School of Yin-Yang. Report to Us at the slightest sign of activity," Li Shimin coldly barked.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Li Junxian replied.
Li Junxian withdrew from Tai Chi Palace, but he did not leave. Instead, he continued to stand guard outside the Imperial Palace, guarding Li Shimin. This was also the reason why Li Shimin trusted him so much. He was extremely loyal to his duty.
Soon, the sun was setting in the west. Li Junxian stretched lazily, preparing to end the day's work. Suddenly, a clamor attracted his attention.
Li Junxian frowned. With a wave of his hand, he led a group of palace guards forward to investigate. However, he discovered that it was a group of eunuchs who were in the middle of working, pointing at the sky.
"What's the commotion about?" Li Junxian coldly barked.
One of the eunuchs pointed at the sky in the west with a frightened expression and said, "Reporting to the general, strange phenomena have descended from the heavens. Day after day has appeared. This is already the fifth day."
Li Junxian's eyes focused as he stared fixedly at the western sky. Even though the sun had yet to set, Venus was still clearly visible in the sky. He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
The long night of guarding was extremely long, and the stars in the sky were the best companions. Over time, he had already grasped the stars in the sky like the back of his hand. He couldn't help but think about the significance of Venus' position and the appearance of day. In particular, the School of Yin-Yang had just announced a prophecy of troubled times. This was just too much of a coincidence.
"Don't speak nonsense. If you spread rumors, be careful of your heads." Li Junxian threatened. He was a guard in the palace and naturally knew that he was the first. The group of eunuchs hurriedly nodded in agreement and dispersed in a hubbub.
Li Junxian instinctively knew that he could not participate too much in the prophecy of troubled times. He looked at the group of eunuchs and immediately felt helpless. Normally, he would have pretended not to see, but this group of eunuchs had already loudly shouted out. In addition, Li Shimin had just ordered him to immediately report if there were any abnormalities. If he pretended not to see, and word got out in the future, it would probably implicate him and he would be suspected of deliberately concealing something.
Immediately, Li Junxian could only helplessly head toward Taiji Palace. However, he did not know that among the eunuchs who were leaving, one eunuch had a strange smile on his face.
"Venus has appeared in day after day."
Listening to Li Junxian's report, Li Shimin frowned. He walked out of the palace and looked up at Venus, which was clearly visible in the western sky during the day. His face could not help but sink.
"Even the appearance of comets is a normal astronomical phenomenon. The appearance of Venus in the day should be the same. There is no need to make a fuss about it," Li Shimin coldly shouted.
"Yes!"
Li Junxian bowed and replied. Just as he was about to leave, Li Shimin's voice suddenly came.
"Send someone to invite Li Chunfeng, the Taishi."
Li Junxian's heart skipped a beat. He immediately knew that Li Shimin was not as calm as he appeared to be. He quickly left to carry out the order.
"Minister Li Chunfeng greets Your Majesty!"
Soon, Li Chunfeng received the summons and came before Li Shimin. As the leader of Taoism, he naturally knew why Li Shimin had come to him. However, this involved the imperial power and astronomical phenomena. If he was not careful, Taoism would be involved too.
"Recently, Venus has appeared in day after day. The eunuchs in the palace are terrified. I wonder what is the Taishi Bureau's explanation?" Li Shimin did not beat around the bush and asked directly.
Li Chunfeng had already expected this question and had already prepared a response. He immediately replied, "Your Majesty, the appearance of Venus in the day is a phenomenon that occurs every year. The Imperial Astronomer has recorded it every year. It is not surprising, so the Minister did not disturb Your Majesty."
"Every year!" Li Shimin could not help but be stunned. He could not help but turn to Li Junxian beside him.
Li Junxian panicked and quickly apologized, "The Minister is uncouth and ignorant of astronomical phenomena. I have frightened Your Majesty."
Li Shimin knew that Li Junxian was loyal, so he did not blame him. He snorted coldly and said, "You may leave first. Tell the palace that this is a normal astronomical phenomenon. There is no need to panic. If anyone dares to spread rumors again, they will be severely punished."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Li Junxian quickly left in fear.
After Li Junxian left, Li Shimin turned to look at Li Chunfeng solemnly and said, "Then, have you heard of the prophecy of troubled times?"
Li Chunfeng straightened his body and said solemnly, "I have just heard of it, but I have not had the time to report it to Your Majesty."
"After Tang the Third, the female protagonist, King Wu, will rule the world. Is this female protagonist Wu Meiniang?" Li Shimin asked coldly.
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