Chapter Nine, Timid as a Mouse

The Empress may not be aware that the son has just been conferred a title, and everyone is preparing to celebrate this occasion, which will indeed keep us a bit busy in the coming days

If one gets too close, one might end up sharing in the misfortune

Lin Yi thought of his handsome face, which perfectly matched his temperament and seamlessly connected with his overall appearance

A negative aspect is that it conforms to the law of historical cycles: separation must lead to unification, and unification must lead to separation; prosperity and decline, governance and chaos, all follow a repetitive cycle

After meeting Lin Yi once, he was astonished by her beauty, which even a beauty camera could not save.

You truly do not allow me to rest easy, do you? What is Sanhe? Are you really unaware? It has long been a place of exile since the previous dynasty, a gathering of bandits, and within it are also unruly savages. Since your father ascended the throne, there have been three military campaigns, consuming countless resources and funds. In recent years, it has been said that they have been assimilated, but in reality, there isn't even a provincial governor's office; to this day, those wild people still govern themselves, with constant disputes every day. You possess no martial skills whatsoever; if you go there, you might not even be able to preserve your own life.

After Yuan Guifei finished speaking, she waved her hand at him impatiently, "Ah, go on, in a few days someone will send you the list of gifts."

Yuan Guifei coldly snorted, "When have you ever heeded my teachings? Speak the truth"

This painting has been preserved in the study of the current emperor

After Lin Baozhi ascended to the throne at the age of 46, he indeed enriched his harem, with each beauty more stunning than the last

Even if the Yuan family ultimately has a good ending, and manages to fight for the throne and become the emperor, what difference does it make?

Without distortion, it is adorned with an aura of "the imposing presence of the heavens is within reach, and one does not dare to gaze upon it"

Lin Yi had long understood her temperament; no matter the matter at hand, it was best to agree first, and whether to follow through later was another issue altogether

What is extinguished before us, but what about the future

I imagine that you must be feeling quite distressed, brother

Your grandfather and your uncle are exceptionally wise and formidable, even I, with a profound family background, began practicing martial arts at the age of five and had already attained the third rank by the age of fifteen

For a mere sum of money, one actually dares to publicly insult the fierce and ruthless dark guard commander, Jiang Chong

Many common people in the Northwest and Southwest, who are truly unable to survive, can only seek refuge with the rebels

"The Empress is not someone ordinary people can reach..." Lin Yi said with a smile beside her, "I am incompetent, and have caused the Empress to be angry."

Yet it is ridiculed and misunderstood by the people of the world

Lin Yi smiled and said, "This is the truth from my son"

Must one really smear oneself, this "mud" in her eyes, against the wall

Lin Yi smiled and said, "My son thought about it; it would be good to collect more gifts to serve as travel expenses."

Can the son endure it

After leaving the palace, Lin Yi finally let out a sigh of relief

What the Empress Dowager said is indeed true

Since childhood, the son has been deeply influenced by his mother’s teachings, and he must not forget what his mother said: if one is an eagle, one should spread their wings and soar in the vast sky; if one is a wolf, one should... Lin Yi observed that his mother’s expression was becoming increasingly displeased, and ultimately, he wisely chose to remain silent.

It is said that Lin Baozhi, who comes from a humble background as a cowherd, places considerable importance on this portrait, which can be admired by future generations and his people

Yuan Guifei looked at him in this manner and finally restrained the impulse to smash the teacup in her hand.

At the age of seven, he already spoke the words "People die for wealth, birds die for food"

What is Sanhe?

If the old emperor did not insist, there would actually be no need to go. How wonderful it would be to enjoy a life of comfort in the prosperous capital with the income from the fief

She does not believe that such a scare would deter her son from his intentions!

Dragged out and beheaded

He thought that the schedule for his own fiefdom needed to be expedited

Her son is very timid, not much bigger than a mouse

At the same time, the northern Wadan continues to invade, leaving the finances depleted. With no money left, how long can they rely on Yuan Qing, Prince Yong, Mei Jingzhi, and others to hold on?

Lin Yi thought to himself that despite everything, his biological mother truly does not abandon or give up on him

In the end, she still could not express her complete thoughts, only casting a resentful glance at Lin Yi, who was lazily facing her with a playful grin.

She knows her own son very well; he has never endured hardship since childhood, and he would rather lie down than sit up

He feels wronged on behalf of his brother, who is clearly a person of exceptional talent and charm

It is a pity, this is one's own son

Yuan Guifei said proudly, "After entering the palace, although I neglected my martial arts, I still attained the fifth rank! Yet, I never expected..."

settling accounts after the autumn

Of course, there are exceptions

Yuan Guifei's finger, resembling a green onion, slammed onto the table with force as she angrily exclaimed, "This is deliberately trying to embarrass you! What is there to celebrate in that shabby place?"

The old emperor was even more dissatisfied

Scoundrel! Fool!

You have turned out this way, and I do not have much hope. My greatest wish at present is for you to become closer to your maternal family.

Among the twelve princes, apart from the second prince who died young, only the third prince, the Yong Wang, has truly been granted a fief.

Yuan Guifei affectionately stroked Lin Ning's hair and sighed, "It is a pity that you are a woman."

"Mother, there is no need for such concern," Lin Ning said comfortingly. "The Crown Prince has his own reasons."

Some artists draw too unrealistically, directly depicting handsome men, which makes it seem like the emperor is not the same person at all

Similarly, he was dragged out and beheaded

Some artists paint too realistically, even depicting the nose hairs, which makes the old emperor feel that it does not showcase his dragon and phoenix demeanor, nor his celestial appearance; this is not his true self

Isn't this disgusting oneself

As of now, the inexpensive Emperor Longde, Lin Xun, has already passed through fifteen emperors, with a national longevity of 214 years

Moreover, I deeply feel the significant role that finding a beautiful wife plays in the improvement of genes

The portrait of Lin Baozhi, the founding emperor of the Liang Dynasty, is one he has seen. With a broad face and small, squinting eyes, this is still the result of the artist's painstaking efforts to beautify it while striving for authenticity and realism.

After killing seven painters, the renowned master of painting, Xian Youdao, accomplished this arduous task

Otherwise, it would be better to kill directly, saving oneself from the sight of it

Are you really planning to go to the fief?" Yuan Guifei was indeed taken aback herself

In fact, one cannot help but consider that the Yuan family currently holds significant power in the military, their achievements overshadowing the ruler, and the old emperor is certainly wary of them

Lin Ning smiled awkwardly and said, "Mother is overthinking."

The son takes his leave

Even the Empress Mother thinks that the elder brother is foolish and beyond redemption

Therefore, this is not being an emperor, this is being a wallpaperer

At the thought of a proud moment, a curve appeared at the corners of the mouth

After several generations, the descendants of the royal lineage have all grown to be exceptional, with the males being handsome and dashing, and the females possessing beauty akin to that of flowers and the moon.

I must thank this dear mother

Yuan Guifei shot Lin Yi a glance and said, "Consider who the old matriarch is. She is your own maternal great-grandmother, who once fought alongside your great-grandfather on the battlefield. She was a general who had just quelled the rebellious forces in the northwest, and at that time, she had an ordinary guard by her side. Her son is the commander of the Imperial Guard, Yuwen She. Like your grandmother and your aunt, they are all remarkable women, heroines who hold great prestige in the military. Others wish to get close to them but have no opportunity; do not let their hearts grow cold towards you."

The old emperor can be considered relatively diligent, yet the grace of the emperor is still limited, and there are still starving corpses everywhere

Fearing the risk of falling to death while riding a horse, one is only willing to ride a donkey, reasoning that a donkey does not run fast, and falling off is of little consequence; whereas a horse runs swiftly, and even if one does not die from a fall, one may end up severely injured

It is estimated that by then, I should be at Sanhe.

Many regions have suffered from consecutive years of drought, floods, and locust plagues, with natural disasters occurring incessantly, resulting in a complete loss of harvests, displacing the populace, and leaving nine out of ten homes empty

After taking a deep breath, I exhaled slowly and said, "I have prepared a gift list for you. You should deliver it to your grandfather and grandmother in the next few days. Speak kindly, do not mention your uncle, and even if your cousins give you a little advice, it will be beneficial for you."