fifth form

Chapter 1085 Shortcuts
A big event did happen in the court.

The empress dowager, who had always been in good health, fell ill.

Without special opportunities, humans will not live long.

However, realm magic brings an extension of lifespan. Without being injured in a fight, it is possible for a True Self realm monk to live to 120 or even 150 years old.

The Empress Dowager has lived through three dynasties and is already very old. However, the Empress Dowager is a monk in the True Self Realm and has practiced the art of Huang Lao, which is very good at maintaining health.

If the new emperor's lifespan is average, maybe the new emperor dies but the Empress Dowager is still alive.

But the Empress Dowager fell ill in just one night, and one of the palace maids even mentioned that she smelled the stench of corpses.

The gossipy Gong'e was dealt with quickly, but the news still reached the ears of the new emperor.

In the Weiyang Palace, the new emperor's expression changed beyond words.

The Empress Dowager is a big mountain that weighs on the new emperor's head, and she even has the ability to change the throne. However, the Empress Dowager is also the anchor that protects the Han Dynasty.

When Emperor Jing passed away, some leaders of schools dared to break into the palace of Chang'an City and cause trouble.

For some people who know the true background of the Han Dynasty, the death of Emperor Jing did not attract the attention of these beings, but the death of the Empress Dowager is likely to attract the attention of these beings.

The new emperor felt relieved for a moment, and also felt that a storm was about to come.

He was extremely conflicted.

On the one hand, he hopes that the Empress Dowager can support the country, and on the other hand, he hopes that his position will be stable and he will not need to rely on others.

"In the final analysis, I am still not strong enough!"

He pulled out the sword placed on the desk.

The size and specifications of this sword are no different from a regular long sword, but this sword is six pounds heavier than a normal sword, which is nearly twice the weight of the long swords of some skilled swordsmen.

The heavier the sword, the better. A heavier sword means a stronger impact on speed, and the leverage of holding the sword will bring huge hindrance.

The epee has serious shortcomings in attacking, but it has unique advantages in defense.

What the new emperor is currently practicing is guarding the sword, which is the top level of swordsmanship.

"Is it like Wei Qing said, I really can't practice this horizontal sword!"

The new emperor's practice tends to be conservative and life-saving.

This is the completely opposite choice to Emperor Jing.

Emperor Jing's emphasis is on stabbing, which is brisk, agile, and can kill with one strike without mercy.

Emperor Jing succeeded in the art of assassination, but he also failed in this practice of making progress without retreating.

The new emperor's priority is to save his life.

This is a profound lesson learned by Emperor Jing when he was dying. Only by holding on can one be qualified to attack, and only by holding on to one's own life can one have a future.

The new emperor is undoubtedly moving forward according to the guidance of Emperor Jing.

For him, the new emperor has his own ideas, but he is more willing to listen to the advice his father paid for his life.

But he is not good at horizontal swordsmanship.

"As long as you have the shadow of swordsmanship in your mind, it's impossible to practice horizontal swordsmanship!"

Wei Qing's speculation made the new emperor's heart heavy.

He believed in Emperor Jing's words and also believed in Wei Qing's words.

"I must find a way out!"

If the Empress Dowager falls ill, there will not be much time left for the new emperor.

This would not only result in the loss of the Empress Dowager's protection, but also the Empress Dowager would not have much time to wait for him to grow up, and there might be a possibility of letting other imperial uncles and relatives replace him on the throne.

This made the new emperor worried.

"If I had... there would be no Zixu around me after all!"

The emperor Zixu served was called Wu You. When Emperor Wu You lacked generals, Zixu went into battle. When Emperor Wu You lacked civil servants and think tanks, it was Zixu who made suggestions.

But there is no such person around the new emperor.

Around the new emperor, he felt that no minister could make him feel at ease and worry-free.

Some may think that he is young and can be deceived easily, or may think that he is not mature enough to govern, or may have other evil intentions.

There were many ministers of all kinds around him, which made it difficult for the new emperor to trust him, and he did not dare to let these people help him with life advice.

The new emperor really couldn't think of a way, but he had to get past the empress dowager.

"Go and call Wei Qing over!"

After a long time, the new emperor waved his hand to signal the young eunuch.

This is the earliest talent cultivated by the New Emperor, and he is also the most outstanding among many talents.Wei Qing's loyalty was hard to fault, and the other party's practice was so hard that the new emperor was ashamed of himself.

He still had to rely on elixirs to play songs, while Wei Qing practiced hard every night, even without touching the hands of a strange woman.

Wei Qing was loyal and reliable, but Wei Qing didn't even consider his own descendants, let alone decide the future for the new emperor.

"He is not the kind of person with superior intelligence, and he only talks about the present, not the future, but what I want this time is a future!"

The new emperor was anxious.

He walked back and forth for 350 steps holding the long sword, and then he heard the sound of rapid running in the distance of the Weiyang Palace.

"Your Majesty, Wei Qing, comes to greet you!"

The sound of running quickly stopped at the door of the main hall, and Wei Qing's calm voice asking for permission came again.

"Come in, come in. How many times have I told you not to follow these rules? I don't like these etiquette rules either," the new emperor complained.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wei Qing nodded, then bowed.

After the ceremony was over, Wei Qing stepped into the hall.

After all, Xinti felt that he reminded him eight times if not ten times, but Wei Qing could not change this problem. Wei Qing deserved it every time, and Xinti never saw the other party change.

"Wei Qing, I'm here to find you..."

The affairs of the Empress Dowager are relatively secretive, and only a few people know about them at the moment.

The new emperor did not harm Wei Qing, but instead asked for guidance in life in a low voice.

"Your Majesty wants to impress others in the shortest possible time, but your Majesty can only learn things step by step. There are no shortcuts. Anyone who takes shortcuts will suffer the consequences later," Wei Qing said seriously.

"I want to take a shortcut now," the new emperor said through gritted teeth.

"I don't have that," Wei Qing replied.

"Think about it!" the new emperor said.

"I can't think of it!"

Wei Qing shook his head repeatedly.

Not to mention that he didn't have a shortcut, even if Wei Qing had a shortcut, how dare he let an emperor try it.

"I can't imagine you kneeling here!"

Pfft!
As soon as the new emperor's voice fell, Wei Qing had already knelt down.

"Wei Qing, Wei Qing, you..."

The new emperor pointed at Wei Qing, not knowing how to scold him.

"Your Majesty, the Queen said that you have taken the medicine and it is time to return to the palace to rest!"

When the atmosphere in the main hall fell into embarrassment, the young eunuch also had to report on running errands.

"Have a rest and ask for physical pleasure from me. I...I'm in a bad mood, so I won't go today!"

Knowing that the Empress Dowager was ill, the new emperor was worried about gains and losses today, and his temper was a bit bad.

He scolded the young eunuch and drove him out.

"Wei Qing, can you really not think of it?" the new emperor asked.

"I am ignorant and don't know the shortcut," Wei Qing said while kneeling and shaking his head.

"Then you drink with me," the new emperor said.

"But you are not allowed to drink in the palace!"

"Let's drink at your house!"

"I can't afford it, there is no wine at home!"

"You don't have any wine. Cao Shou always has some. Let's go to the Marquis Mansion to have a drink. While we're drinking, think about this matter carefully. If you can't think of it, just have a drink. Drink until you can think of it!"

Cao Shou is the Marquis of Pingyang and the husband of the new emperor's sister, Princess Pingyang. Wei Qing and others used to work in the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion.

Cao Shou lived in a low-key life, and the new emperor often assumed his identity when traveling.

He even has Cao Shou's carriage, identity token and other items, and is familiar with every part of Pingyang Marquis' Mansion.

If he wants to go to the Marquis Mansion for a drink, this is not a problem for the new emperor, and he can even go anytime.

Wei Qing was not afraid of kneeling, so the new emperor had no choice but to think of other ways to see if this loyal groom could give him a little inspiration to touch his life after drinking a few more drinks.

(End of this chapter)