Chapter 95: Deercry Monastery 13

After leaving the courtyard and walking in the alleyway, Song Lian's back was already soaked with sweat. This highly skilled martial artist seemed as though he had just experienced a dangerous battle and was struggling to recover.

Chen Chao walked beside him. Glancing at this man, he sighed and said, "My lord commander, with how you look, it seems like your past few decades of life have been a complete waste?"

Song Lian was still recollecting the aftertaste from before. Upon hearing Chen Chao's words, he snorted coldly and retorted, "I don't have much experience either. How can I compare to someone like you who is a playboy at such a young age?"

Chen Chao chuckled and could not be bothered to retort. He just nagged Song Lian to remember to bring some things to the woman every now and then. The things should not be too valuable, otherwise, the woman would feel uneasy and probably would not accept them. It would be good to bring some ordinary snacks and ordinary trinkets, but he had to bear in mind not to take the initiative to gift cosmetics or jewelry.

Song Lian looked puzzled and asked, "Why?"

Chen Chao explained patiently, "At least not at the beginning, don't make it too obvious. Communicate feelings first and gradually progress, understand?"

Song Lian had a serious look, "I understand, take it slowly."

Chen Chao paused, furrowed his brows, and shook his head as he said. "I keep feeling like there's something not quite right about what you're saying."

Song Lian tapped Chen Chao's shoulder and said with a smile, "Tell me more. Why did it take you so long, it's like you're her nephew?"

Chen Chao did not answer the question, he just walked quietly ahead. Yôur favorite stories at novelhall.com

Song Lian suddenly said, "Do you still want to know about those things?"

Chen Chao sneered, "Whether I want to know or not, you'll have to tell me. Otherwise, I won't be coming next time and you can panic on your own."

Song Lian thought to himself that if Chen Chao did not come, he would not be able to manage. So he shook his head and put a smile back on his face, saying, "Why do we need to beat around the bush so much between us, be more sincere. After all, we're brothers working in the same government office, aren't we?"

"Your Excellency, don't talk about feelings, that hurts my wallet."

Chen Chao looked at Song Lian, but he still said some things. By the end, he looked very seriously at Song Lian and said, "It's best not to let your nephew come here. Otherwise, I think you'll end up dying alone."

Song Lian nodded and said, "That blockhead will indeed ruin my plans. Tomorrow, I'll lock him up in the dungeon of the Left Guard's office."

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At this moment, Weng Quan who was currently patrolling the streets with his colleagues from the Left Guard suddenly sneezed. Rubbing his nose, he glanced at the weather and said rather puzzledly, "How the hell can I catch a cold in this weather?"

Song Lian pondered for a moment and slowly said, "The relationship between Deercry Monastery and the imperial court has only improved in recent years. Specifically, it was only after His Majesty ascended to the throne that the relationship truly became cordial. As for why, it's actually very simple: it's because the Nation Teacher was originally from Deercry Monastery."

"Nation Teacher?"

Chen Chao raised his brows.

Song Lian said calmly, "His Majesty started a rebellion with the identity of Prince Fan and ascended to the throne to become emperor. The greatest contributor to his success was the Nation Teacher."

There was an incident that was known to virtually everyone in the Great Liang Dynasty, but no one wanted to bring it up. That was the fact that the current Emperor did not ascend to the throne as the crown prince. He was conferred as Prince Fan in his early years. In Emperor Taizong's later years, the crown prince that he conferred suddenly died. The world thought that Emperor Taizong would be appointing another crown prince out of the various princes who had already been conferred a title and land. But they did not expect that Emperor Taizong had no intention of doing so. Instead, he chose to appoint the son of that deceased crown prince as the heir to the throne. After a hundred years, he would pass the throne down.

After that young heir ascended the throne, he did not tolerate his uncles who were also princes, and began finding excuses to strip them of their power. When it was the current Emperor's turn, he immediately rose in rebellion without any hesitation. It only took him three years to take over the Divine King.

Upon his ascension to the throne, he changed the reign title to Tianjian.

That was a story that happened 13 years ago.

Chen Chao knew some of it, but was unclear about the details.

Now, thirteen years later, the world of the Great Liang Dynasty was more peaceful than before. Naturally, no one would think of that deposed emperor anymore.

Even in today's imperial court, no one would say that what the current emperor did back then was wrong.

The Great Liang Dynasty needed a wise and strong emperor. That deposed emperor who burned himself to death in the palace was obviously not suitable.

After all, he failed to handle a small matter like reducing the power and authority of the other princes.

How could such a person govern a dynasty well?

Chen Chao said with vicissitudes of emotion, "It's really a not-too-distant story."

13 years could not change anything.

Nobody mentioned those things, but they would not be forgotten.

We've reached one of the first major unveilings!

Yes, the current Emperor was a rebel king! Many of the future plots and schemes will link back to his usurping of the throne, stay tuned!