Cultivating Immortality, Starts with Green Plum

Chapter 45 We Are Not Human
In a courtyard of Wudu Sifang Pavilion.

Zhu Cici sat on a chair, her small body sitting straight, her tender white hands holding a brush, and she was carefully writing one beautiful little character after another on the white paper.

The little girl is only nine years old, but her calligraphy has the style of a master.

After finishing this poem, Zhu Cici held the rice paper in both hands, stood it up, and looked at the poem he had written down through the warm sunlight. These were also the words that his younger brother named Xu Ming had written for him at that time.

Although Zhu Cici heard in the past two days that the poem written by Xu Ming was not entirely for him, because he had a childhood sweetheart in Tianxuanmen.

But Zhu Cici didn't care.

She didn't care whether this poem had her own name or not.

She didn't care whether this poem was dedicated to the girl from Tianxuan Gate.

Zhu Cici just liked this poem very much.

That's it.

"You've written this poem dozens of times in the past two days. Do you like it so much?"

Just as Zhu Cici was holding the poem towards the sunlight and looking at every word on the white paper, a voice came from outside the door.

"Mother." Zhu Cici put down the paper, jumped off the chair, walked to his mother, folded his hands in front of him, and bowed.

"I haven't seen you so obsessed with a poem in a long time." Mrs. Zhu gently touched her daughter's head.

"Because it's well written~" Zhu Cici smiled gently, "This poem is so beautiful."

"The most unforgettable thing in the world is the beauty of the mirror and the flowers of the tree." Madam Zhu read the last sentence and nodded, "It is indeed beautiful."

"I didn't expect that there would be such a talented poet in Wu State." Madam Zhu sighed, "It's a pity that he is a bastard."

"Mother, what happened to the bastard?" Zhu Cici asked inquiringly, "These past few days, I've heard many people lament that Xu Ming is a bastard. There's not much difference between a bastard and a legitimate son, right?"

"Silly girl." Madam Zhu sat on a chair and held her daughter on her lap. "In our Qi State, the difference between legitimate sons and illegitimate sons is indeed not big, but this is Wu State."

"Why is Wu State different?" Zhu Cici asked.

"This still needs to be said about 150 years ago in Wu State."

Mrs. Zhu explained patiently.

"One hundred and fifty years ago, there was actually not much difference between the eldest son and the illegitimate son of Wu State, but a major event happened in Wu State.

At that time, Emperor Shenwu had five sons, one of whom was born to his wife, and the other four were born to his concubines.

The five children of Emperor Shenwu were all very intelligent. They were capable of serving in the court and guarding the borders.

For an ordinary family, having five children like this is a blessing from God.

But for the royal family, having five such capable children may be a misfortune.

The five children of Emperor Shenwu fought openly and secretly, and the court was divided into five factions. The ministers at that time were not concerned about the world, but about taking sides.

At that time, Emperor Shenwu was also very conflicted and didn't know who to choose as the crown prince.

If it was just the 'Five Sons Fighting for the Throne' it would be fine.

However, before Emperor Shenwu passed away, he chose the fifth prince born out of wedlock as his heir.

No one knows the specific details of what happened afterwards, but before the imperial edict was issued, the eldest prince tricked his four brothers into the palace and killed them all.

In order to prevent future troubles, the eldest prince cleaned up the residences of his four brothers.

But I heard that an old servant in the Fifth Prince's mansion escaped with the youngest grandson in his arms.

After that, as soon as Emperor Wu of Ming ascended the throne, he issued a decree that not only restricted the children of all walks of life, but also the status of illegitimate sons of each family was only slightly higher than that of slaves.

Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty prohibited his descendants from changing the rules. Perhaps, Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty was also worried that the descendants of that grandson would make a comeback, so he wanted to completely kill them legally.

Now, one hundred and fifty years have passed, and the laws enacted by Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty have become iron laws.

In particular, the fratricide of Emperor Wu of the Ming Dynasty was truly disgraceful. If anyone dared to change this law, it would be tantamount to bringing up what happened back then.

Not to mention that if the law is amended, the status of illegitimate sons and legitimate sons will not be much different. If the descendants of that emperor's grandson suddenly appear, what should we do? "

Zhu Cici thought about it, then raised his head and looked at his wife unhappily: "But mother, it has been one hundred and fifty years. Father said that in the court, connections and power are more important.

Even if the grandson of the emperor showed up, so what? Who would take it seriously? He has no power, and no one would believe that he is the descendant of the emperor's grandson."

"Silly boy."

Mrs. Zhu tapped her daughter's white forehead.

“In the imperial capital of the country, there is a divine dragon order that can only be activated by royal blood. This is enough to verify the bloodline.

Besides, even if it's fake, so what? Why should anyone believe it?
Even if it is fake, with a little effort from the forces behind it, the fake can become real.

After all, it is impossible to use the Divine Dragon Token to verify bloodline at any time."

"My daughter doesn't understand." Zhu Cici shook her head.

Madam Zhu smiled and shook her head: "You don't need to understand. The court is full of dirt."

"Then mother, can I go find Xu Ming to play together?" Zhu Cici looked at his mother expectantly.

"This should be possible."

Mrs. Zhu thought about it.

"But mother, you shouldn't have any contact with him. Otherwise, in the eyes of others, it will be like our Qi State is trying to poach him.

But Cici, you can go and play with him on your own.

You are still young, and no one will say anything. On the contrary, it might even become a good story."

"A good story?" Zhu Cici tilted his head.

Madam Zhu scratched her daughter's nose and said, "It's nothing. Mother is just talking nonsense. Go ahead. Let Xiaoye stay by your side to protect you. You can go directly to the Xu Mansion."

"But mother, as a girl, wouldn't it be unreserved for her to go play with boys?" Zhu Cici asked.

"Do you like me?" Mrs. Zhu asked with a smile.

"I like it." Zhu Cici nodded.

Madam Zhu: "Mother is talking about the kind of love that makes you want to marry him, like wanting to spend your whole life with him."

Zhu Cici thought about it carefully and said, "Probably not yet."

"That's fine, Cici is still young, there's no need to be reserved."

"Then mother, let's go out and play~"

After getting his mother's permission, Zhu Cici happily jumped off his mother's lap and ran out happily.

"Sister Xiaoye, let's go out~~" The girl's voice echoed softly in the courtyard.

Not long after, the little girl in a ruqun happily stepped over the threshold and followed Sister Xiaoye towards the direction of Xu's house.

At the same time, at a small tea stall outside Sifang Pavilion, a middle-aged man with three dogs on a leash sighed:

"The Prime Minister is really not a human being, he didn't even spare such a young child.
etc.
We are not human beings.”

(End of this chapter)