Chapter 4, The Invisible Crisis

The only thing known is that Li Xingzhou has long been abandoned, but he is simply unaware of it

Breakfast was served again afterwards

He naturally felt quite displeased, but the emperor was, in his impression, extremely imposing, and Li Xingzhou was very fearful.

His former self was indeed that of a dandy, a mere wine sack and rice bag, with all his talents squandered on the whims of women, lacking any semblance of intellect. In Li Xingzhou's memory, his imperial grandfather would occasionally summon him to the palace for play and assessment during his childhood

Li Ye felt overwhelmed; indeed, Li Xingzhou is the number one second-generation rich kid. Not only is he arrogant, but he also lacks intelligence

Simply speaking in a gentle manner: "Go inside and massage the waist and back of the young lady there, to relax her muscles and invigorate her blood circulation. Do whatever she asks of you, and also instruct the kitchen to prepare some food to bring over."

Engaging in some light activity in the yard, the breeze stirred his mind, alleviating much of his bodily pain. It was at this moment that he remembered to organize the memories in his mind

Not only has he become the "chief villain," but also because the old emperor is advanced in age

"I just wanted to be a good person, but I didn't expect it to be so troublesome..." Li Ye said softly. After a while, the servants, trembling with fear, assisted him in completing his washing. The brass basin and silk were truly of no use to Li Ye, as they were wet and slippery.

Li Ye could not help but shake his head; his previous incarnation was truly a harbinger of misfortune

Ultimately, Li Yu had no choice but to send him back to the former residence of Prince Xiao, allowing Li Xingzhou to stay there alone, while also dispatching a group of people to look after him

However, he quickly thought of the Emperor, because Li Xingzhou, as the heir of the Prince of Xiao, was able to act so arrogantly due to the Emperor's favor, especially since the Prince of Xiao had passed away. He was no longer the incompetent person he once was; the Emperor's favor was the foundation of his standing, and one must see the issue clearly.

However, if there comes a day when public grievances arise and can no longer be suppressed, the emperor only needs to deal with his own grandson, and the people of the world will all kneel and exclaim "The Emperor is wise," and will rush to spread the news, rejoicing and singing praises.

However, for the emperor, exchanging a single Li Xingzhou for countless hearts of the people is undoubtedly worthwhile, winning over the majority while suppressing a small minority. The people of the world represent the majority, while he, Li Xingzhou, who mistakenly believes he is the emperor's most favored, has long been categorized as part of the small minority.

In the capital, only Li Xingzhou's arrogance is known, while the arrogance of other powerful nobles is forgotten

For instance, when thinking of a brothel, all of this fellow's memories related to brothels would emerge, and remarkably, these memories are so numerous that they occupy more than half of his recollections

The gun shoots the bird that sticks its head out, he is like a magnet, all the grievances and discontent of the people in Beijing, to varying degrees, converge on him, and over time he becomes the "chief culprit"

Is anyone there? Come over, two people. Li Xingzhou shouted at the door, and soon two young girls hurried across the courtyard.

The two individuals appeared to be around thirteen or fourteen years old, and they did not dare to raise their heads to look at him, trembling as they knelt at the door: "What orders does the young master have"

If everything goes smoothly, it is naturally good; he can dominate for a lifetime, living in peace and prosperity until his death

After a night of hunger, my stomach has long been calling out, and I suppose the young lady inside is feeling the same way

Later, his father died in battle, and his mother passed away in sorrow. His grandfather, the emperor, favored him even more. If it were not for the officials of the Ministry of Rites constantly clamoring about breaches of propriety, he would have almost been brought into the palace.

The Jing Dynasty is similar to the Song system, with some differences in certain aspects, but generally not much variation. The position of the Minister of State can be said to be second only to the emperor and above all others. The importance of the chancellors is significant, and he is exceedingly pleased, believing that the emperor favors him more than anyone else.

As for the reason behind the Prime Minister's daughter being promised to him, there must be deeper underlying causes. Li Ye is unaware of this, for Li Xingzhou's mind is filled with nonsense, leaving no useful memories whatsoever

Subsequently, the emperor betrothed Wang Lianshan, the granddaughter of Wang Yuesun, who held the position of "Co-Prime Minister of the Central Secretariat"

Li Yu turned a blind eye and a deaf ear, aware that Li Xingzhou was favored by the Emperor. However, his domineering and overbearing behavior had become increasingly inappropriate. The family members had come to him in tears countless times, and he could no longer afford to remain indifferent.

In a few years, his royal uncle will ascend to the throne, and Li Xingzhou's father has long since passed away, leaving him without support. At this time, being low-key is a means of self-preservation; he is not a fool.

Kaiyuan is the capital, with countless nobles and many tyrants beyond just Li Xingzhou. The grievances of the people must be profound, yet none can match the tyranny of Li Xingzhou, thus people remember Li Xingzhou.

However, the most terrifying aspect was that later the emperor still summoned him to the palace. Yet, he became increasingly indulgent and overbearing, frequently provoking trouble. The emperor reprimanded him many times for this, but each time it was in vain. He let the words go in one ear and out the other, and over time, the emperor ceased to reprimand him.

He shook his head; the first thing he did upon arriving in this other world was to ensure his survival. To stay alive, he could only act discreetly, the more low-key, the better

The common people have not considered that, besides one Li Xingzhou, there will inevitably be a second, a third, and a fourth, because the fundamental contradiction is right there.

He is truly a talent, yet he does not even know how to describe his former self

Li Ye has experienced much and thus understands naturally

Li Xingzhou indeed wanted to help the two of them up, thinking that they were still so young to be kneeling like this. However, upon reflection, he realized that his assistance might frighten them to death, so he gave up on the idea

The girl who had been kidnapped earlier was now able to move, struggling to stand up with a face full of resentment, clearly displaying her stubbornness. At this moment, she was already somewhat incapacitated, yet she remained vigilant, keeping her distance from him.

However, this emperor is truly ruthless; once he abandons someone, he shows no mercy even to his own grandson

The emperor had no choice but to allow Li Xingzhou's uncle, Li Yu, to adopt him, and to establish his own residence when he reached the age of maturity.

The more one reflects on the outcome, the more one is filled with shock and cold sweat. Li Xingzhou is on the brink of death, yet he remains unaware of it

Li Yu is a leisurely prince who has not been granted a title. He enjoys poetry and the pleasures of life, lacking grand ambitions, and is a good-natured person. He has no time to manage affairs, and coupled with Li Xingzhou's mischievous temperament, he is unable to exert control. Over time, Li Xingzhou has become increasingly arrogant and ostentatious, and everyone in the royal residence keeps their distance from this little troublemaker.

What is strange is that Li Xingzhou, being favored, has become arrogant and overbearing; this favor comes from the Emperor. However, in his memory, the figure of the Emperor is surprisingly unclear... What could be the reason for this?

On ordinary days, the Emperor favors Li Xingzhou more, and at that time, the people of the world will increasingly perceive the Emperor as wise, upholding great righteousness by punishing his own kin, which is truly commendable

He believed himself to be greatly favored, yet in reality, he had long been the emperor's discarded pawn. As for when he would be abandoned, it likely began the moment the emperor ceased to reprimand him, indicating that the emperor had also lost hope in him

The principal offenders must be punished; this is not merely a slogan, but a method to rally the majority and suppress a small minority, and this "principal offender" refers to that small minority

Washing one's face and rinsing one's mouth is something one should naturally do without needing others' assistance. After just stopping two maidservants, they were so frightened that they knelt on the ground and began to cry. Li Ye was at a loss for words and had no choice but to let them come.

Li Xingzhou believed that this was the Emperor's favoritism towards him, which made him even more complacent. However, Li Ye understood that the Emperor had given up on him...

The two young girls probably did not expect the young master to speak in such a manner, and were momentarily taken aback. However, they were quick to act; one went to the kitchen while the other entered to give a massage to the young lady inside

Indeed, after that, he was seldom summoned to the palace. Outside, he became increasingly overbearing, provoking trouble, acting tyrannically, and the emperor did not intervene. He, however, believed that his grandfather the emperor was indulging him and supporting him.

However, these memories are fragmented and very disordered, as they do not belong to me; only when I concentrate and think of a specific keyword can I bring related memories to the surface