Chapter 273: The dispute between father and son, the choice after death
The four seasons changed and it was the twelfth year of Changle.
When Jiang Changsheng practiced martial arts on weekdays, he would keep an eye on Jiang Jian and others. After more than half a year of peace and prosperity, he finally calmed down. He broke through to the second cave heaven in one breath, his energy and blood surged, and a group of red flame patterns appeared on his chest. Jiang Jian and others have not yet figured out the purpose of this group of red flame patterns.
After wandering in this mysterious and dead land for so long, they still haven't encountered any living creatures. Instead, they have encountered some strange flowers and fruits. By feeding on these flowers and fruits, they have been able to maintain plenty of energy, which is quite magical.
From the current perspective, they seem to have entered a place of opportunity, but only for now. Jiang Changsheng always feels that there is a terrible existence hidden here.
Those flowers and fruits looked more like a medicinal garden planted by someone. Combined with those skeletons, he guessed that the other party would send a batch of living beings here regularly.
But at the moment, Jiang Changsheng couldn't help them and could only watch silently.
In early February, Chen Li came to visit Jiang Changsheng and told him that the emperor's time was running out and he was already curled up in bed, unable to get up.
Because he had never practiced martial arts in his life, after his Qiankun Realm skills were passed on to the Crown Prince, they were only passed on to the Golden Body Realm. This is the case with the inheritance of the Human King, and the skills cannot be completely passed on. He was able to obtain the Qiankun Realm skills before thanks to Emperor Shuntian who broke through to the Dongtian Realm.
I wonder how the Human King would react if he knew that this inheritance would be abandoned from generation to generation.
"A new dynasty is coming."
Chen Li sighed. He did not have too many nostalgia for the emperor of this dynasty. Of course, he did not have too much resistance either. He just felt that the emperor of Yun Dynasty was high above and in control of everything, but could not control his own life.
Jiang Changsheng didn't say anything, but Bai Qi and Chen Li were chatting enthusiastically.
The current crown prince has no experience and does not know how to control state affairs, but he has been studying with Chen Li for several years and is considered Chen Li's apprentice.
Chen Li had to support an emperor of the new dynasty, and his power made him the most powerful civil official in the court of Dajing.
After chatting for a while, Chen Li finally left.
Bai Qi came to Jiang Changsheng and said, "Master, I suddenly feel that he is quite similar to the real Chen Li."
Chen Li is able to be where he is today entirely because Jiang Changsheng missed his old friend and supported him.
Jiang Changsheng smiled and said, "Yes, they are quite similar."
Bai Qi began to reminisce with Jiang Changsheng, wondering if those old friends would be surprised if they saw the world today.
Jiang Changsheng was also aroused.
Speaking of old friends, it’s such a coincidence that the Emperor of the Jiang family has not been reincarnated yet.
Jiang Changsheng could feel that their reincarnation marks were still there, but he couldn't sense where exactly they were. He probably was restricted by the reincarnation rules between heaven and earth.
The news that the emperor was about to die spread quickly in the capital and even to all parts of the country.
The emperor of this dynasty had far less control over the world than the Emperor Taihe, which led to undercurrents among some ambitious princes, powerful officials, generals, etc., who even contacted each other many times.
However, until the emperor decided to abdicate, no one dared to move.
This decree was issued in October, and starting from the next year, Crown Prince Jiang Liu ascended the throne.
The whole world was in an uproar.
The Changle Dynasty was about to end after only twelve years, and people all over the world could not help but think of Emperor Jingrenzong, who also reigned for only fourteen years, all because the previous emperor had been in power for too long.
People began to joke that it was not a good thing for a prince to be born early.
Early December.
Jiang Qing came to the Zong Palace with the help of two eunuchs. Concubine Yu stepped back and let the father and son talk alone.
After passing on his power to Jiang Liu, Jiang Qing became emaciated and extremely weak.
Jiang Che stood up, wrapped himself in his robe and sat opposite him. Between the father and son, Jiang Qing looked more like the father.
Jiang Qing was hunched over, and it was difficult for him to open his eyes. He said weakly, "Father, are you okay..."
Jiang Che is now full of energy and looks to be in his early fifties, but his eyes are becoming more and more weird. He chuckled and said, "Not bad."
"What's the progress of the elixir of immortality..."
"It's a long way off, but I have made some elixirs to increase your vitality and lifespan. You can take some with you before you leave."
"Thank you, Father."
"You, you have never liked martial arts since you were a child, and you have always been idle. Now that you are old, it is too late."
Jiang Che shook his head, his words were a lesson, and his tone was a little humiliating.
Jiang Qing smiled and said, "No matter what, my life has not been lived in vain. At least I have been free and easy for more than a hundred years. Warriors who have lived for hundreds of years may not be as carefree as me. It can only be said that their pursuits are different. I am content with my life. I just have one regret. I want to end it before I die."
Jiang Che asked: "What's the regret?"
Jiang Qing changed his tone and asked, "Yu Fei is not a human, right?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Che's smile disappeared.
Jiang Qing sneered and said, "Father, if this matter spreads, how will the people of the world view our Jiang royal family, and how will our ancestors view it?"
Jiang Che's face was cold.
Jiang Qing said quietly, "Father, my only regret is that Concubine Yu took away your favor and made you neglect my mother. Do you know what my mother's last words were before she died?"
"She asked me to respect you and not forget you because of state affairs."
Jiang Che's face became even uglier.
"I am about to die, but I want to take Concubine Yu with me so that you can concentrate on pursuing immortality."
Jiang Qing said calmly, "Father, I have only disobeyed you twice in my life. Concubine Yu is from a foreign race. Even though she is infatuated with you, what about the race behind her? She can command her people to search for medicinal herbs for you, which is enough to show that her status is not low. Why should her race be selflessly devoted to you?"
Jiang Che said: "This is a matter between me and her, don't do anything rash."
Jiang Qing slowly raised his head and showed the most unruly smile in his life, like a lion approaching the end of its twilight years. He whispered, "Father, I want to kill her. Let's see how you protect her. Do you want to kill me now? Father and son are cruel and will make our ancestors unhappy, or do you have the ability to get the people in the royal palace to resist my white-clothed guards?"
He then stood up, turned around and left tremblingly.
Jiang Che frowned and stared at his back, feeling both angry and somewhat relieved.
At this moment, Jiang Che suddenly felt that he had abdicated too late.
After Jiang Qing left, Jiang Che murmured, "Your plan is indeed good, little brat, but your judgment is not good enough. You don't need to rely on the ancestor. Your White Guards can't do anything to me."
…
Under the cover of night.
Ji Wujun and Bai Qi walked in from outside the courtyard.
Bai Qi walked quickly to Jiang Changsheng and said, "Master, something happened in the Zong Palace. The White Guards actually sneaked into the Zong Palace and wanted to kill the Jade Concubine. Unexpectedly, none of them were a match for the Supreme Emperor. Tsk tsk, how come this guy is so strong?"
Ji Wujun frowned and said, "He has actually reached the Qiankun realm. To be precise, even a cave heaven would find it difficult to take him down, and I feel like his aura is very wrong."
Jiang Changsheng didn't open his eyes and said, "It seems that the spirit race has given him a great opportunity."
Bai Qi asked: "Do we need to take action?"
Jiang Changsheng said: "No need, anyway, that is a matter between them and their son. Starting next year, this farce will end."
Jiang Qing did not attack Jiang Che, he just wanted to kill Concubine Yu. Jiang Che just resisted the White Guards and did not kill anyone.
The failure of this plan caused Jiang Qing to become so angry that he fainted in his bedroom.
What Jiang Changsheng cares more about is Jiang Che's unique skills. What kind of unique skills can make him so powerful?
I'll find a chance to ask next year.
Jiang Changsheng made the decision silently.
This farce was covered up by the White Guards and did not spread widely. Only a few people knew about it, but they did not dare to speak out.
When the new year arrived, Crown Prince Jiang Liu ascended the throne and changed the reign title to Yanyuan.
The first year of Yanyuan!
The new emperor ascended the throne.
Princes and kings of various states all over the world came to pay homage.
Jiang Liu is not the eldest son and is still in his prime. He made drastic moves right after he ascended the throne. He supported the people he had previously supported in his shogunate to take power and assigned them to various power institutions, causing the capital to fall into turmoil for several months.
May.
In the bedroom, the emperor met Jiang Qing for the last time.
The weak Jiang Qing opened his eyes with difficulty, looked at the emperor he had chosen, and said, "Liu'er...you must get rid of Yu Fei. She and her race...will bring bad luck to Dajing..."
Emperor Jiang Liu remained silent.
Jiang Qing was already unconscious and began to repeat these words until he completely died.
Jiang Liu muttered, "Why bother? I don't have the time to fight with Grandpa Huang. Anyway, we are in the capital, and our ancestors will support us if the sky falls."
…
Nightfall.
Jiang Qing opened his eyes and found himself floating among the mountains and fields, with the moonlight shining down.
He turned his head and suddenly saw a figure. He was so frightened that he trembled all over and bowed quickly: "Ancestor!"
It was Jiang Changsheng.
After Jiang Qing died, Jiang Changsheng moved his soul away before it left and brought it to an uninhabited mountain forest.
Jiang Changsheng said, "You have passed away. Considering the blood relationship between you and me in this life, I will give you two choices. One is to let nature take its course and wait for reincarnation. The other is to become my ghost messenger and take charge of the reincarnation order. However, from now on, you will never be able to become a human being, and can only be a ghost messenger."
Hearing this, Jiang Qing's eyes widened, suspecting that he had heard it wrong.
He first looked at his soul, and only after confirming that it was real did he make a decision.
He asked cautiously: "Ancestor, may I ask which choice is better?"
Jiang Changsheng shook his head and said, "There is no better one. I will not force you. You can choose for yourself. However, the emperors of previous dynasties have not yet been reincarnated. It may take longer for the emperor of Yun Dynasty to be reincarnated."
Although Jiang Qing and Jiang Che eventually had a conflict, he was always respectful to his ancestor and treated each matter separately.
Jiang Qing was silent again.
"Thank you, ancestors. I'd better choose to reincarnate. After all, I am lazy by nature. If I continue to be a ghost catcher, I'm afraid..." Jiang Qing said with a wry smile.
He was lazy even when he was the emperor, let alone being a ghost messenger.
If I can’t reincarnate, who knows how long I’ll have to be a ghost messenger.
He recalled his previous experience as regent for Jiang Che, and his soul trembled.
Jiang Changsheng nodded and said, "Then I wish you a smooth life in your next life."
He quietly inserted a reincarnation mark and disappeared on the spot.
Jiang Qing stood there in a daze. For some reason, he felt a little regretful, but he knew that no matter what choice he made, he would regret it.
At this moment, a strange force pulled him into the sky and he was out of control.
On the other side, Jiang Changsheng, who was far away under the Earth Spirit Tree, began to observe, wanting to see where the soul of the Emperor of Yun Dynasty went after his death.
