Journey to the West: Moral Heaven

But Chen E knew that Li Chengqi was very tired, and he was cautious all his life, not daring to make any mistakes. Li Longji's so-called brotherly respect was just an appearance, and he was still jealous in his bones.

After all, his elder brother gave him the position of crown prince. Although he could have seized the position of crown prince with his own strength, Li Dan's only one proud work in his life, even if he knew that his five sons were all acting , I have to continue this play. Whoever dares to spoil the father's kindness, the son's filial piety, and the brother's respect, he will never be polite.

This is not a malicious guess by Chen E, there are clear clues in the history books.

First of all, Li Dan abdicated as the Supreme Emperor, and still retained the right to appoint and remove officials above the third rank and the right to make decisions on major criminal cases, and met with officials in the Tai Chi Palace every seven days. The relationship is similar to the relationship between Jiaqing and Qianlong.

Secondly, after Li Longji launched a congenital coup and bestowed the death of Princess Taiping, Li Dan was panicked when he first heard about the incident, and went to the Chengtian Gate with Prime Minister Guo Yuanzhen to avoid the chaos. After learning that Princess Taiping was dead and the crown prince was in charge of the overall situation, he followed Li Yuan's lead. , officially returned to the emperor, and retired to Baifu Hall.

"Hey"

Chen E secretly sighed, how many dirty things are buried under the glamorous surface of the royal family?

Soon after returning to the mansion, Chen E was surprised to find that Wukong was gnawing dogtail grass in his mouth, looking at the sky with his eyes in a daze.

"Bajie, this is?"

Chen E asked in confusion.

"hey-hey!"

Bajie chuckled: "Brother Monkey is suffering from lovesickness."

"Oh? What's going on? Which girl did Wukong take a fancy to?"

Chen E immediately became interested.

Bajie whispered: "Chen Zhuangyuan, this is your fault. Didn't you say that you promised the Holy Mother of Wudang to Brother Monkey? From that day on, Brother Monkey has become abnormal. You can see who I am at a glance. Brother Chuhou suffers from lovesickness."

Chen E was puzzled and said, "Wukong has seen the Madonna of Wudang?"

"This"

Bajie hesitated and said: "I don't know, but I should have seen it before, Chen Zhuangyuan, although Brother Hou often says things badly on the surface, but there are many female monkeys in his Huaguoshan, other monkeys You are not allowed to touch, isn’t this the Monkey King? And the Wudang Virgin is a white ape, so beautiful with white hair, and Brother Monkey dare not think, now that you bring up the matter on your mind, you don’t care about killing or burying it, since then In the future, when it's gone, can you not blame you?"

"Makes sense!"

Chen E was admonishing, nodded and said: "Wukong, you have to be patient for a while, the Holy Mother of Wu is not so easy to marry, I am planning to deal with her, once she falls into my trap, I will marry you two sooner or later."

Wukong's face was rarely red.

"Hehe, go to bed early after eating the fruit!"

Chen E took out two vitality fruits and gave one to Wukong Bajie, then went back to the room, set up a barrier, and twirled a fruit of Lihuozhen from the turntable.

The whole body of this fruit is bright red, and there seems to be tiny flames on the surface of the fruit. Chen E tried to put it in his mouth several times, but he couldn't do it.

He suspects that this kind of fruit is likely to be released to satisfy Tiandao's evil taste in some aspect.

Mom sells batches, I have been struck by lightning, cut by a knife, still afraid of fire?

In the end, Chen E gave her strength and courage with a word of mother's praise, so she turned her heart, closed her eyes, and swallowed the fruit in one gulp!

Immediately, a raging flame rose from the body surface. This raging flame cannot be resisted by the real essence, but can only be endured. In an instant, Chen E was burned black and suffered unimaginable pain. Fortunately, he had been struck by lightning before. The experience of hacking and being cut by a knife is not unbearable.

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In the flames, Chen E's mind was inexplicably purified. He remembered a movie he watched when he was very young. It seemed to be called kapok cassock. He couldn't remember most of the plot. The only one that left a deep impression on him was Yes, it was the abbot who would rather set himself on fire in order to keep his cassock, and was poured with oil and set alight on his body.

The movies at that time were not particular about the burning, which was much more realistic than the current film and television dramas. Chen E often wondered why the old monk didn't shout when he was burned, but instead chanted scriptures with a calm face?

He didn't have an answer for a long time, but now he understands that it is the strength of the heart that overcomes the pain.

Chen E realized that some impurities had precipitated from her skin in the flames, showing a luster like glass, and with a thought, a small flame burst out from the palm of her hand.

This flame is colorless and transparent. Not only does it contain no temperature, but it also exudes a chill, and a layer of frost has condensed around the palm. It is not a three-flavored real fire, nor is it a flame driven by real energy, but a heart fire. , is the flame from the soul, staring at it for a long time, there is an inexplicable throbbing in the soul.

angry?

A flame formed by condensing spiritual power?

This is completely different from the Lihuo in Chen E's imagination, and he can't help but communicate with the Suzaku in the yin and yang clouds.

Suzaku screamed twice, her bright red eyes were full of disdain.

Chen E secretly shook her head, thinking for herself.

For the next three days, Chen E stayed at home, setting up barriers every day, and comprehended the mystery of the heart fire, until three days later, he received an invitation.

Li Longji invited him to the East Palace for a banquet. It happened that Chen E also wanted to know more about Li Longji, so he readily agreed.

The Eastern Palace was filled with a joyous atmosphere, and the faces of the maids and servants had spontaneous smiles. Li Longji was not as powerful as Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, nor was he as powerful as Mei Niang. It can be said that Li Longji's The crown prince's position as emperor is almost certain.

In the past few days, not only Li Longji has continued to feast and feast, but the servants in the mansion have also risen with the tide, and their worth has skyrocketed. Even the old poor and bachelors who have been poor for decades have been broken through the threshold by matchmakers.

"Chen Zhuangyuan!"

Li Longji went out to meet him in person, bowed his hands to Chen E and said with a smile.

"His Royal Highness, you are welcome!"

Chen E returned a salute, and looking at the jade tree facing the wind, Li Longji, who was in high spirits, couldn't help but think of Qianlong.

Qianlong is the most blessed emperor in history. No one competes with him for the throne. Shun Shundang became the throne in his 20s. He is really old. The rich family wealth accumulated by Yongzheng is enough for him to squander. Like Li Longji, he is self-proclaimed wise and at the peak of the dynasty. Enjoying all the blessings in the world, even the life expectancy is about the same.

The only difference between the two is that there was no Anlu Mountain in the Qianlong Dynasty, while Li Longji was poor for eight lifetimes and was overturned by Anlu Mountain.

Of course, the Qing and Tang were fundamentally different. The centralization of the Qing reached the extreme of feudal society, eliminating the possibility of all internal changes. This was the fundamental reason why the Qianlong Dynasty could not leave Anlu Mountain, but Li Longji and Qianlong There are indeed many similarities between the two emperors. At the same time, these two emperors are also a turning point in the prosperity and decline of a dynasty.

Young people succeed, old people are stubborn!

Isn't it the same for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?

If in the past, Chen E only had the idea of ​​supporting Li Lingyue as the leader, then at this time, for the first time, he seriously considered the feasibility.

The obstacles for Li Lingyue to become emperor are much greater than Mei Niang's. Firstly, the courtiers will not allow another female emperor, and secondly, Emperor Ziwei will not allow it. Moreover, Chen E can't figure out what Li Lingyue is planning. This is the most important thing. a little bit.

It seems that we must have an open and honest talk with Li Lingyue.

In fact, another important reason for Chen E's inclination has a lot to do with Li Zhi.

Li Zhi's character is gloomy and forbearing, and he was built in the same mold as Emperor Ziwei. Although Li Longji looks sunny and cheerful, his country is easy to change, and his nature is hard to change. Even if he is reincarnated, the most original core will not change.

For example, Li Longji bestowed Yang Yuhuan's death, isn't it just an expression of ruthlessness?

"Chen Zhuangyuan, please!"

How could Li Longji have expected that he would be self-defeating and let Chen E feel alienated from him, so he affectionately took Chen E by his arm and led him into the palace, and called all his wives, concubines and children to meet Chen E. Grand, with the meaning of family support.