Prologue

In any case, when living as an emperor, one does not know what one's own prophecy is, and simply moves forward according to one's own will. So, does it make any difference whether this prophecy exists or not? This is how Xi Zi thinks

In the dark night rain, faint shadows can be seen guarding all around; these are the soldiers specifically assigned to fire prevention in the palace. The fact that they have come out indicates that such a great thunderstorm has been assessed to pose a potential fire hazard at any moment

"What is your name? Who is your master?" the young man asked, somewhat surprised by the clarity of the little eunuch's speech. With his rosy complexion and white teeth, had the previous dynasty still been in existence, perhaps this little eunuch would have had a brighter future than his own.

It is better for Your Majesty to remain asleep, as it poses less of a threat. This Majesty is too tall and robust, standing before those eunuchs who carry the blood of the Jin Dynasty truly exudes a sense of oppression.

Xi Zi was taken aback, and after a moment of deep thought, replied: "To make the prophecy disappear"

"Mingxi, lift your face; do not make it difficult for me to see you," he said with great patience.

Around eleven or twelve years old

It seems so. That voice carried a hint of surprise and a touch of weakness

The profile of a man is that of a handsome person, with bright eyes and sparse eyebrows, a high nose bridge, embodying the most masculine and handsome features according to the current aesthetic standards of the capital...! ... Times have changed; a century ago, it was not like this. When the Bizu people were in the Central Plains, such appearances were ridiculed behind their backs by the people of the capital as: barbaric and ugly men.

It is merely a trivial matter, the young man thought nonchalantly

That is simply unprecedented, and thus regarded as an ominous sign

Your Majesty

Uncontrollably, Xizi's gaze fell once again on the wooden box

Xizi stepped forward to light the lamp, and by the faint glow, he caught sight of the man's fingers gently caressing a brocade cushion inside a wooden box

Speaking of which, the palaces, residences, and even gardens within the royal palace are all named according to the previous dynasty, with the sole exception of the insignificant Suixin Room, which was renamed by the founding monarch

It is said that the new emperor has a preference for everything related to the Jin Dynasty, so how could he choose him as his personal attendant? Any eunuch who survived from the previous dynasty, regardless of who it is, possesses a more delicate beauty, while he is merely of ordinary appearance, which is why he has never been close to the old emperor.

You actually guessed it too. That makes sense, of course you would know, as you have always been by the king's side observing everything. Aside from what the king is thinking in his heart, anything that the king sees or knows, you would also be aware of, wouldn't you

Master! Master! Help!

The tall man on the chair stood up, causing the documents on his lap to fall to the ground

Speaking of which, she is somewhat similar to Mingxi

The expression on the young man's face has always been minimal, and he appears clean and refreshing; however, at this moment, he is covered in sweat

It is said that during the reign of the founding emperor, he enjoyed spending afternoons in this place without political affairs, forbidding others from entering. In the records of later generations, it has been mentioned that he was a warlike person throughout his life, and the time he spent in the palace as an emperor was far less than that of the previous dynasty's emperors. However, during his time in the palace, he spent the most time in the room of his choosing, thus serving as the strongest evidence of this first generation of the Jinbi dynasty's barbaric emperor's deep affection for the culture of the previous dynasty.

In summary, when this new emperor ascended the throne, he had not a single woman by his side. It was only because the previous dynasties had always maintained three palaces and six courtyards that he carefully selected a few consorts after his ascension, all of whom were women from prominent families.

Let go, do you know what you are holding? Stand up and speak properly

The young man never expected that he was only about to turn twenty, yet he had already become one of the few surviving elders of the previous dynasty's palace

I dare not!" The young man once again touched his forehead to the ground

The young man lowered his eyes, kneeling and moving back a little, responding respectfully: "This servant is here. Seeing that Your Majesty is resting, I did not dare to disturb you, but several masters have started fighting again..."

Who else is there? A thought flashed through Xi Zi's mind, and he heard the man casually say: "The prophecy of the Golden Jade Dragon's fortune states that one day the Bi clan will enter the Central Plains, destroy the Great Jin, and the country will be ruled by the Sovereign, the Feng Emperor, and the Ding Emperor... Every emperor's life and death are recorded in detail, even the death of Emperor Jin three years ago from a fall is noted within... What do you think is the purpose of this person stealing the prophecy?"

Unfortunately, the subsequent generations of emperors did not place much importance on the Suixin Chamber. It can also be said that the so-called integration of the two clans, whether it pertains to the intermingling of the common people, culture, or laws and regulations, was merely promoted by other emperors, who did not necessarily appreciate the culture of the Jin people

Xizi steeled himself, treating the sound of the rain as a cover for His Majesty's response, and took the initiative to push the door open.

Xizi has always been dedicated to improving himself, not only to take care of His Majesty's daily life but also to serve as a capable minister. At this moment, he immediately replied: "Naturally, it is to prevent the continuation of the Jinbi. Your Majesty, this fool believes that prophecies only come true when spoken; they already exist. It is merely that the celestial master who left the prophecy had the ability to see ahead and wrote it down. What use is it to steal the prophecy book?" He thought to himself, this fool is utterly foolish. Your Majesty, this fool believes that prophecies only come true when spoken; they already exist. It is merely that the celestial master who left the prophecy had the ability to see ahead and wrote it down. What use is it to steal the prophecy book?" He thought to himself, this fool is utterly foolish.

The man finally spoke, a slight smile on his face. "When I chose you to be by my side, it was because of your beauty akin to that of the Jin people. I did not expect you to possess a degree of intelligence, being able to articulate such a straightforward truth as 'It's not that it only counts when said, but rather that it has always existed.'"

The majesty before me is the same

Until the gate was forcefully split open, more than half of the people had been compelled to die for their lord. He was fortunate, as he had not yet taken his last breath, and witnessed with his own eyes that the one who broke open the door was a tall man clad in black armor, whose physique was entirely unlike that of the Jin people. He even heard the man muttering to himself: "Wasn't it said that there were gold, silver, and jewels? Why are there only people? ... Can the door be opened once more? ..." He even heard the man muttering to himself: "Wasn't it said that there were gold, silver, and jewels? Why are there only people? ... Can the door be opened once more? ..."

The young man's lips twitched slightly. ... As a result, individuals from the Bi clan were not allowed to enter the palace as eunuchs, thus the newly appointed eunuchs continued to be of Jin descent. It is uncertain whether this is the reason, but the trend of ostentatious speech from the previous dynasty was also brought into the palace ...

The young man still did not respond. ... The emperor loves to watch plays, the emperor loves beautiful women, the emperor loves to laugh ... . ... It seems quite normal, but in fact, everything is abnormal: at least, the old emperors of the previous dynasty would not notice that a eunuch has fair skin, nor would they love to laugh; usually, when he laughs, someone has to be taken away dead.

Indeed, the Golden Radiance Dynasty is merely a mimicry of a dynasty. Over the past two years, he has sensed that His Majesty has a preference for Jin Dynasty culture, while the other barbarian factions that have come over still speak in a strange and awkward manner. In contrast, His Majesty has adapted to the local customs and speaks with clarity and precision. Unfortunately, the Golden Radiance Dynasty has imitated many of the laws and systems of the Jin Dynasty, but has only managed to replicate the superficial aspects without capturing the essence. These barbarians believe that by imitating for a long time, they can make it real, not realizing that in the eyes of the Jin people, their imitation is both clumsy and laughable

After being selected by him, the young man was directly renamed Mingxi. The previous... The great river flows eastward, never to return, and there is no need to mention it again

The beautiful eunuch carried a lantern and silently ran along the corridor under the eaves. The heavy rain masked his footsteps while relentlessly assaulting him, leaving him somewhat dazed.

The young man still wore a puzzled expression

The young man came to his senses, yet still felt dazed, and obediently lifted his head

He slightly raised his eyes. The man rested his chin on his hand, closed his eyes to recuperate, with a memorial laid across his lap.

"Only the Empress?" She paused for a moment, as if in contemplation, "I remember now. It is that princess who bruises easily at the slightest touch."

On that day, the barbarians invaded the imperial city. The eunuchs and palace maids in the palace took advantage of the chaos to escape, but they were all killed on the spot by the guards under orders, leaving the ground strewn with the corpses of the Jin people: those who adhered to the rules and did not dare to flee were taken into the palace, and the heavy doors were locked shut.

The young man replied calmly: "In the imperial garden. Everyone has appeared except for the master..."

Although he had never seen the prophecy, he had been in the palace since childhood and had pieced together that it was the strongest support for the Bi clan's initial entry into the Central Plains. It is said that with it, the Bi clan was determined to fight to the death and eradicate the Great Jin. Apart from the founding emperor, who witnessed the rise and fall of the Jin dynasty, other emperors were only allowed to open their own prophecies before their death, serving as a form of self-validation. It is said that with it, the Bi clan was determined to fight to the death and eradicate the Great Jin. Apart from the founding emperor, who witnessed the rise and fall of the Jin dynasty, other emperors were only allowed to open their own prophecies before their death, serving as a form of self-validation.

"This servant does not dare." The young man pressed his forehead against the cold ground

Aren't you supposed to lift your head? Do you really need me to cooperate with you?

You are quick to react, composed, and knowledgeable about the affairs of the previous dynasty, which is of great assistance to me. I need someone like you by my side. However, you have one flaw: you are too rigid. Even when someone has a knife to your throat, you remain oblivious. I am somewhat surprised that you could survive in such a court of the previous dynasty. In fact, I initially intended to take my time with you, to treat you as someone I could keep by my side forever. " The man's fingers gently glided over the young man's stiff eyebrows, and he chuckled softly: "Are you really that scared? Now you have seen my secret: it is not solely mine, but the future of the Jinbi Dynasty's legitimacy, which can only be seen by the sovereign. Tell me, what should I do with you?" In fact, I initially intended to take my time with you, to treat you as someone I could keep by my side forever. " The man's fingers gently glided over the young man's stiff eyebrows, and he chuckled softly: "Are you really that scared? Now you have seen my secret: it is not solely mine, but the future of the Jinbi Dynasty's legitimacy, which can only be seen by the sovereign. Tell me, what should I do with you?"

The man in the darkness still cannot be seen. "Why must the prophecy disappear?"

Master, we are seeking refuge in the Buddha's feet! Your Buddha's feet can provide us with a glimmer of light in the darkness, allowing us to wait peacefully for dawn: your Buddha's feet are warm as fire, bright as the sun

The leading guard commander noticed someone and turned to meet the eunuch's gaze with indifference. The rain fell upon them, yet they seemed oblivious to it. The eunuch stepped forward, handed the lamp in his hand to the guard commander, brushed off his soaked sleeves, adjusted his robe, and then reported at the door: "Your Majesty, Xizi has arrived"

This man is the founding monarch of the Golden Splendor Dynasty

Even if the former dynasty's old emperor was legitimate and possessed the aura of a ruler of the world, he would likely feel diminished in the presence of this barbarian new emperor. The young man empathized, considering that the aesthetic standards of the capital have always leaned towards the delicate and effeminate, while this non-legitimate majesty does not meet such expectations. His features are pronounced, likely due to a life spent on horseback, having been weathered by the elements, with skin rougher than that of this eunuch. ... The barbarians even claim: this majesty is handsome ... his features are pronounced, likely due to a life spent on horseback, having been weathered by the elements, with skin rougher than that of this eunuch. ... The barbarians even claim: this majesty is handsome ...

No response

Your Majesty is certainly justified

Fortunately, the new emperor's spies are not yet all-encompassing, and there are no apparent abnormalities in his demeanor. This indicates that if someone truly wishes to conceal something from him, it would be quite easy. The management of affairs within the Golden Radiance Dynasty's palace is not stringent enough, completely incomparable to the previous emperor's meticulous control that was akin to a net spread across the heavens and the earth.

Political affairs are handled in the morning, while the afternoon is the Emperor's leisure time: His Majesty has recently taken a keen interest in practicing calligraphy, which is why he often frequents this small study

What about that notebook? Xizi, do you know what was lost?

He licked his lips and said softly: "Your Majesty, being able to come and go in the palace as if it were unguarded, this thief must possess exceptional skills. To steal today and kill tomorrow would surely be as easy as pie. I dare to suggest that we spread a rumor, claiming that the manuscript is fake and that the real one is still in the palace. We can then set a trap to catch him in the act."

The young man lowered his head and reached out his hand to tidy up, only to realize that it was not an official document, but an uncut notebook made of paper. Immediately, his black pupils constricted sharply, and his movements froze.

He let out a sound, slightly bent down, and tilted his head to scrutinize the young man's complexion

Although being a eunuch does not require the demeanor of a great general, the servants in the palace, regardless of how extravagant and decadent the customs of the previous dynasty were, still adhered to the established rules and often behaved with propriety. This is in stark contrast to the eunuchs who entered the new dynasty and have lost this sense of decorum. Furthermore, the mistresses of the harem have also lost their sense of propriety, as they actually engaged in a collective brawl

The man gazed at the young man with a slightly bewildered expression and said with a smile, "Mingxi, when did you enter the palace?"

Perhaps it was because he was out of breath from running, he thought. However, he could not stop

Since childhood, the youth has been deeply influenced by the aesthetic standards of the capital, and he truly cannot see where this majesty's beauty lies. If one were to speak of the most beautiful person he has ever seen, it would undoubtedly be the former dynasty's old emperor: the old emperor possessed a delicate and beautiful appearance, with skin akin to fine white porcelain. An emperor should be like him, as if a son of heaven has descended into the world

"What is there to be afraid of?" The tone still carried a hint of laughter, "It's not that you are inherently like her, it's just that your skin happens to be similarly fair. Alright, get up, take me to see what tricks they have up their sleeves today. Have they been fighting a bit too often these past few months?"

The young man heard the voice of a man right in front of him, and he suddenly looked up to see the man kneeling on one knee before him. He was greatly alarmed and was about to speak to apologize when he heard the man solemnly say to him: "Mingxi, the two families must eventually merge. If you take a step back, I will also take a step back: I am willing to learn your culture so that the golden and precious world can endure, and the hearts of the people can be at peace. The women in the harem sacrificed their futures for me, and I naturally allow them to retain their customs from their hometowns; this is all about mutual concessions. If you take a step back, I will also take a step back: I am willing to learn your culture so that the golden and precious world can endure, and the hearts of the people can be at peace. The women in the harem sacrificed their futures for me, and I naturally allow them to retain their customs from their hometowns; this is all about mutual concessions. Tell me, do you think I am justified?"

The little one called Chunlai, and the master is the only Empress. She is worried that if a commotion arises, the ladies will harm each other, which would anger His Majesty. His Majesty is already burdened with state affairs, and to add the troubles of the harem would only further irritate him... The young eunuch bit his lip, his face showing a calmness mixed with anxiety.

Xi Zi was taken aback, wanting to speak, when he heard the man say: "Then, why don't you guess how the history of Jinbi Longyun predicted my life and death?"

Indeed, the whip came flying towards my face. If it weren't for the fact that the empress realized she had struck the wrong person and retracted the whip in time, I would have almost thought my life was in danger

Another loud thunderclap made him instinctively raise his sleeve to cover his face, fearing he might be struck by lightning. He had never encountered such a thunderstorm since his birth, but he had heard that on the day of the founding emperor's ascension, there was a long-unseen thunderstorm with lightning that struck the eaves of the palace, resulting in several casualties

"It is nothing, you may go and apply the medicine yourself, I will speak to His Majesty." Before leaving, I glanced at these little eunuchs with faces full of gratitude, and concluded: they are making a fuss over nothing, their quality is too low, and they lack the demeanor of a great general.

The man lowered his gaze, looking at the young man dressed in a dark eunuch robe, with a slender waist, who stood motionless. Then, he also caught sight of the notebook that had fallen to the ground

The young man came to his senses and saw seven or eight newly appointed eunuchs surrounding him, tightly clutching his legs, rendering him unable to move. Their faces bore injuries, and their eunuch robes were covered in dust, indicating that they had been severely beaten

The Suixin Study was called the Imperial Study in the previous dynasty, and it was renamed three years after the founding monarch ascended to the throne. This is merely a small calligraphy room, and the calligraphy works on the shelves are all by renowned masters from the previous dynasty, which aptly reflects the popular saying that "after the golden age, there are no great masters of calligraphy and painting"

The young man listened to them interrupting each other and drew a conclusion— the concubines in the harem were fighting again, which also inadvertently harmed these young eunuchs: the only concubine passing by, unsure of what to do and not wanting to create enmity, sent a young eunuch beside her to find him and see how to handle the situation

Having already experienced "betraying the master and forgetting righteousness" once, he does not believe that this new emperor will spare those in the palace who are not sufficiently loyal: this time he must arrange a way out for himself, and he will never again serve his master or be forced to do so in his lifetime, absolutely not

For example, before the new emperor ascended the throne, he had no heirs, which may be related to their ethnic customs. In order to avoid making mistakes that could cost him his life, the youth paid special attention to the fact that although the tribe from which the new emperor hailed had been influenced by Jin Dynasty culture, both men and women revered the principle of using violence to counter violence and practiced monogamy. Because both genders were sufficiently brave, they no longer sought other partners to satisfy themselves: they did not seek novelty, but rather durability, which was a deeply rooted belief of theirs, and they never minded letting others know this. Thus, it is evident that the barbarians are quite savage; when the culture of etiquette is presented to them, they still trample the veil of shame underfoot, refusing to use it to cover themselves. Because both genders were sufficiently brave, they no longer sought other partners to satisfy themselves: they did not seek novelty, but rather durability, which was a deeply rooted belief of theirs, and they never minded letting others know this. Thus, it is evident that the barbarians are quite savage; when the culture of etiquette is presented to them, they still trample the veil of shame underfoot, refusing to use it to cover themselves.

He still remembers when he saw this passage, his face blank, and then silently skipped over this trend and custom: after all, he would never experience bravery in his lifetime, so... just skip it.

Until half a year ago, I took a Jin woman as my wife. She is a princess from the previous dynasty and also a widow: although he sympathizes with the princess's circumstances in the previous dynasty, the consort was once someone else's wife, and he does not know what to say about it.

He firmly believes that His Majesty chose him as a personal eunuch because of the cleverness inherent in his character, which is why he always arranges everything in advance, even before His Majesty has spoken, as this is the foundation of his livelihood and existence

A delicate young eunuch knelt down and approached, tugging at the young man's garment, and said softly: "It is the masters who have quarreled over trivial matters again. My young master saw it and found it inconvenient to intervene, so he sent me to find you, Master."

Mingxi's voice was slightly hoarse, clearly just having woken up

Through the white light flashing outside the window, he saw a tall man standing in front of the cabinet, with his back turned to him

The entire court of eunuchs and palace maids was thus forced to commit suicide in loyalty to their master

At present, he is truly at a loss, unable even to call for a halt. The former emperor of the previous dynasty was well-informed, able to learn immediately what was said in the palace: if the new emperor were similarly astute, he would not only have perished in the fire at that time but would also have been implicated under the principle of collective punishment.

The former dynasty's old emperor personally lit the fire and said leisurely: You are all my people, and you should proceed to make arrangements for me.

You ask, whose world is it?

The integration of two completely different ethnic groups is, in his view, exceedingly difficult. Moreover, the Jinbi Dynasty was established by barbarians and is fundamentally not legitimate; it is likely that before any integration can occur, he will once again be forced to serve his master in a few years.

A barbaric tribe with a pronunciation similar to "bi" annihilated the Great Jin Dynasty, establishing the Jinbi Dynasty

On the day when someone in the New Dynasty drinks fresh blood and eats raw flesh, he is mentally prepared for it. After all, the New Dynasty was founded by the barbarians from the outside world: indeed, the former emperor had once described how the barbarian people would drink human blood and eat human flesh. He remembers everything the former emperor said very vividly

The young man did not respond. He has always adhered to the rules; whether the concubine turns blue upon contact is beyond his comprehension. How can one turn blue from violent contact? Is it during the day or at night? Such topics that exceed his understanding are never ones he initiates, as this is the way to preserve his life

Having been a child during the previous dynasty, it is no wonder that one can so easily utter insincere arguments

If it were to happen at this moment, would it also be regarded as ominous... He slowed his pace and noticed a faint light ahead: as he approached, there were no palace maids or eunuchs, only the imperial guards stationed outside the private chamber.

Master, we have never heard of the masters ganging up to beat someone! It has left us dumbfounded!

Tired? The young man cautiously moved to the side of the table, calculating the time. He feared that His Majesty had just fallen asleep and it would not be appropriate to wake him. Therefore, he knelt quietly in front of the man, contemplating how to discreetly tidy up the nearly fallen memorial: otherwise, if it truly fell to the ground and woke the new emperor, he would not fare well.

There was no response inside

Because the Jin Dynasty has perished

Raindrops, each the size of a bean, fell from the sky, landing on the eaves, the ground, and even on the doors and windows, producing a dense and alarming sound of impact.

It naturally belongs to Your Majesty

"You hit again, huh?" The tone is smiling, showing no anger. "Where is it this time? How many are in the battle?"

He quietly entered the imperial study and softly called out, "Your Majesty"

Even the eunuch who once attempted to martyr himself alongside him and now works with him privately expressed his sentiments: during the golden age of the Jin and Bi dynasties, it was indeed a time of bloodshed and chaos. Ming Xi, do you think there is some truth to this

The man remained unaware. He said: "I seem to have a vague impression that during the last fight, only the consort was a bystander, and later someone came to look for you, correct?"

A sudden white light appeared in the sky, illuminating the palace that had stood silently there for centuries in the darkness. Immediately, a great thunder roared, as if even the earth had been shaken.

I do not appreciate the changes in the imperial harem. If you wish to please me, you must cooperate with me, rather than ensnaring me in the schemes reminiscent of the previous dynasty that she is playing with.

Isn't this rather strange? If it were not for the founding emperor's whim, then there must be something of great importance that a monarch regards highly placed here

The man has remained silent all along

The man seemed to be captivated by his words, turning his gaze to stare at him. The insufficient light made the man's face appear dim and shadowy, obscuring his expression and making it impossible to discern his thoughts at that moment

The first time he witnessed it, he was stunned, with only one thought in his mind: these barbaric people, how embarrassing, how to cover up such a ridiculous affair? Would the new emperor quietly kill him, the witness? ... By the second and third times, even the new emperor was watching the show ... He had become as calm as still water, no longer disturbed.

The history of the golden dragon's fortune. Xi Zi appeared somewhat self-satisfied