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Identity... Is it? A living person turned into a wet corpse in the blink of an eye. Wasn't she separated by an 'identity'?

My identity is a royal descendant that the Li people look up to and the Son of Heaven dotes on. Is the pain to lose the love, pain to the marrow can only swallow sound... Canary.

In the depths of the palace above the temple was a canary that had been taken care of by the emperor.

A canary with gorgeous feathers, bright eyes, and a beautiful singing voice. He only needed to touch and reward her to make her happy. Occasionally, he would pout at her, but it was nothing more than a small bird playing around. He couldn't bear to punish her, couldn't bear to reprimand her. It was just because she was too weak and delicate, "pitiful".

When had he not carefully weighed the limits of the Emperor's endurance before? He could flutter his wings in the cage and even peck at the emperor's palm. However, he would never be able to fly out of the birdcage carved out of gold and jade, or peck at the emperor's palm.

No matter how many emperors loved him, he would always live according to their wishes. The bird in the cage would never be able to fly in his life.

Zhao Qingyan was absent-minded for a short while. He felt a sharp pain in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. He just maintained his posture and calmly replied, "Nephew understands."

Ren Zong asked, "Know what?" Do you know who you are? "

Zhao Qingyan straightened his body and answered, "Yes."

"You're not." He looked at the astonishment on his face and emphasized each word, "You are a prince of the Song Dynasty, my nephew, the eldest son of my brother, the only son. Your marriage is not about your face alone, it's about my face, it's about Fourth Brother's face, it's about the face of the Great Song — do you understand all of this? "

His tone was not strict, but it was definitely not the usual gentle tone of someone joking. In front of a group of ministers, there was nothing to joke about.

So it was like that.

Zhao Qingyan suppressed the self-mockery in his heart and looked him straight in the eye, "Mu Qinghan is the only daughter of the Duke of Trojan Horse, and after she becomes famous, her looks and talent are no less than her nephew's. How could she lose the face of royal uncle and Song Dynasty?"

"The entire Mansion of the Trojan Horse was massacred, and only she survived." Ren Zong looked at him, his voice was still calm, but each word was heart-piercing, "Do you know what this means?" "Father."

Zhao Shu's fingers trembled as he slowly gripped his sleeves.

To marry an unknown woman into one's home would be tantamount to bringing disaster upon oneself and implicating one's family. With just a few words, Zhao Qingyan had fallen into an unfaithful and unfilial situation. If he didn't answer correctly, he would reach the stage of Myriad Tribulations.

For twenty years, Zhao Shu had never seen his Imperial Father say such things to his seventh brother. His heart went cold, not to mention Seventh Brother himself. At this moment, he didn't even dare to look at Zhao Qingyan's expression.

Zhao Qingyan's expression was indifferent. He raised both his hands in front of his chest and spoke in a clear voice, "Royal uncle's words are very serious. My nephew has never dared to disobey my father because of a personal relationship, and even more so, would not dare to mislead the citizens because of this. Although his nephew didn't dare to say that he knew Fuxi, Zhou Yi, he had done quite a bit of research on this matter. Lady Mu's appearance was definitely not out of the ordinary. Furthermore, from generation to generation, the Trojan horse was famous for its divination spell, and its parents had served the imperial court for several generations. Your nephew doesn't believe that the marquis knew that his daughter had hit upon his father, and still dared to make an engagement with your father. "

Ren Zong asked, "Mo'er should know what 'a person's words are fearsome', right? If you believe her, I am also willing to believe you. But how do you think of teaching this world and this imperial court? How would the world view Prince Song, who had married an unknown woman? How could a woman with her face ruined be the crown prince's consort? How to be Princess Mo? How does this represent the face of the imperial family in the Great Song? "

"Royal Uncle wants the face of the imperial family." Zhao Qingyan slightly narrowed his eyes, and his tone became a bit more intense. "Then how does Imperial Uncle want the world to view a nephew who has a marriage contract, yet abandons it because his face is ruined and his family is ruined? After all, my uncle wanted my nephew to be an unrighteous and unrighteous person who covets beauty and power. is it that I want my nephew to break his promise to the world and be ridiculed by the world? "

The Qi King slapped the table and bellowed, "Shut up! Is that what you should say? "

Zhao Qingyan immediately bowed, "Please punish me, your Imperial Uncle."

Ren Zong smiled bitterly, "Punishment? When have I ever punished you? "

Zhao Qingyan said, "Imperial Uncle is not on guard. My nephew is afraid of losing his reputation of being disrespectful and being the pride of his elders."

Ren Zong shook his head and sighed, "If you know that I am your esteemed elder, then you can take my gratitude. If you still remember I doted on you, don't make me feel sorry for you, okay? "

Zhao Qingyan pursed his lips and spoke again: "Please forgive this nephew for his impoliteness. This nephew wishes to know the reason for this arranged marriage?"

Ren Zong retorted, "Then why did you reject the decree?"

Zhao Qingyan opened his mouth to speak, but was speechless. He had an evasive answer, but he had no answer that Ren Zong wanted to hear.

Because he knew that there was no Mu Qing Han in his heart. He also knew that the reason why the sect had bestowed the marriage on him in front of all these officials was to block the mouth of the world's people, so that he wouldn't be embarrassed.

Ren Zong was doing this for his own good. He shouldn't have been so rebellious.

In fact, even Zhao Qingyan himself did not understand why he had to reject the wedding ceremony.

Because of his guilt towards the Duke of Trojan Horse? Was it because of the hundreds of people who had died at the order of the Righteous Horse Clan? Or was it because of the promise he made after the zither song?

Or … He simply didn't want to accept any more gifts from the sect? He didn't want to be a bird that was kept by others anymore?

As a result, he was left speechless.

He could not convince himself of the reason, much less convince Ren Zong.

Ren Zong stood up and walked over to him, "I am asking you, what are the five?"

Zhao Qingyan was slightly startled. She did not know why he asked her such a simple and irrelevant question. She only answered truthfully, "For the sake of kindness, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and letter."

Ren Zong asked, "What is benevolence? What was righteousness? What was a gift? What was intelligence? What is trust? "

Zhao Qingyan was about to reply when Ren Zong raised his hand to signal for him to wait. He turned around and looked at Zhao Shu. "Shu'er, tell me about it."

Zhao Yu quickly stood up and cupped his hands in greeting. "The benevolent and the human heart are also a virtue," he said. There was a virtue in his heart, and a reason in heaven. He believed in his own heart. Righteous, also appropriate, according to the circumstances, according to the local conditions, according to the meaning of the person. Do what you should, never do what you should. A ceremonial person is a talker. To advance and retreat in order to obtain his body, to respect the elders and the young, to deal with matters according to the rules, to not violate the laws, to not defeat the people, to be upright as the basis, to be respectful, to be in a state of righteousness in Ramadan, that is to say, courtesy. A wise man knows more than he knows. To understand right and wrong, to understand right and wrong, to understand evil and to be true, this is wisdom. A believer follows the words of a person. If you say you will do it, you will do it. "

The man smiled and nodded. He then turned his gaze back to Zhao Qingyan, "Tell me."

All the officials could not help but pay more attention to him.

Zhao Shu's words were very accurate, and the theory of five ordinary days was more or less like that. Teach Zhao Qingyan to explain it to him after he did, but the meaning of the word 'left' had only changed a little, and it was just a repeat of what he said. Everyone knew the deeper meaning behind this action of Ren Zong. They could not help but feel great shock in their hearts.

Perhaps, it was true that the Renjie Sect had given their marriage as a fake, taking the exam for two students to learn from them, and also solidifying their Crown Prince position.

For a moment, he could not figure out the deep meaning behind the Qing Ren Sect's words. He then shifted his gaze onto Zhao Qingyan, waiting to see how Zhao Qingyan would perform.

Zhao Qingyan thought for a while and then answered, "The kind-hearted ones have compassion. How you treat yourself and others. A righteous man is a gentleman. He would sacrifice himself to become a man and use his body to feed a tiger. Rites, in one go. red tape, ceremonial music. The wise knew their own limits. First, he would take care of himself and then seek the world. A believer was bound to do as he said. A single word is worth a lot. "

"Alright!" With that, he clapped his hands, "Fourth brother's Mo'er is ten times better than my son!"

Not only was he amazed, even the officials seated in the hall could not help but praise him.

The three principles and five common habits were principles that had been imparted to him when he was a child. Teaching children was naturally very common and easy to remember. Zhao Qingyan's answer was interesting, but it was too simple. Although the essence of the answer had been revealed, the skin and flesh had been left out. If it was said alone, it was not worth listening to. However, if he spoke after Zhao Shu's extremely detailed reply, it would be like drawing the finale.

After all, what Ren Zong wanted to hear was not to repeat the same old story, but to come up with a new opinion.

The Qi King stood up and made a statement, "Your Majesty speaks very seriously. This subject has been on the battlefield for many years and has never taught Mo'er much. His ability was superior and inferior, and was beyond the capabilities of this official. Besides, Mo'er's ability to show off her strength was too great, so how could he be as calm as the crown prince? Your majesty is being too modest. "

Ren Zong said, "I love poetry the most in this life. My nephew is so outstanding. I am very pleased."

Zhao Shu bowed. "Thank you, Imperial Father, for your praise."

Zhao Qingyan was silent for a moment before he said, "Thank you for your praise, uncle."

Ren Zong paced two steps, then asked, "Do you know why I'm asking you this question?"

Zhao Shu lowered her head and said, "Your son and subject doesn't know." A pensive look appeared in Zhao Qingyan's eyes, but he remained silent.

Ren Zong said, "I want to know, Wu Chang, how much did you do?"

Cold sweat appeared on Zhao Shu's forehead. She knelt down and said, "This official will always remember this logic. Do not forget it. It will always lead to caution."

Zhao Qingyan remained silent for a while. When he saw that the sect was still waiting for his answer, he slowly said, "Nephew always regards loyalty, filial piety, righteousness, courtesy, and wisdom as the standard of a true person. I dare not forget my roots."

Their answers were about the same. Ren Zong said, "Then tell me, which of these seven points is the most important?"

Zhao Qingyan's eyes were downcast, his voice was as calm as ever without any fluctuations, "My nephew was born in the Duke's Mansion. Listen to your father and do your duty to your children. The monarch is the subject of the officials, the father is the subject of the children, the principle is one and the filial piety is one. A nephew is a king and a vassal. In order to be filial, he didn't dare to forget his loyalty. In order to be completely loyal, he would not refute his words and show his filial piety. Therefore, filial piety is of the highest importance. "

The officials listened in secret, and when they heard the first few sentences, they could only sigh at his quick thinking, neither servile nor overbearing. When he heard the last two sentences, he was inwardly shocked, but he couldn't help but admire them in his heart.

In order to be filial, he didn't dare to forget his loyalty. In order to be completely loyal, he would not refute his words and show his filial piety.

Let's first talk about filial piety before being loyal. He would not dare to be unfaithful, but he would not refuse to be loyal to anyone. The meaning behind his words was clear at a glance.

This was the principle of the monarch and his subjects, the principle of fatherly and fatherly duo. It was a principle of loyalty and filial piety.

It was true that the monarch and his subjects were loyal to the front before they became filial. He did not lose his loyalty, but his heart was filled with filial piety.

A look of admiration appeared in Ouyang Xiu's eyes as he nodded his head. This young prince … It was even more daring than he had thought.

Just as Ren Zong compared him, his son, with the Crown Prince, he immediately revealed his status as an official, hinting that filial piety was more important than loyalty. He directly warned the Crown Prince. His eyes were lowered as he kneeled down. His tone was indifferent and respectful, not revealing even the slightest of flaws. Even if she heard the hidden meaning behind his words, she would have no way of reprimanding him.

"Loyal, Loyal." Ren Zong ruminated a few times, then asked with a smile, "What about after these two points? Of the five, what do you think is the most important? "

Hearing their questions, Zhao Qingyan did not say a word.

Ren Zong looked at Zhao Shu. "Go ahead."

Zhao Shu was long, so she should have answered first. Zhao Qingyan deliberately paused for a moment before he replied. Zhao Shu couldn't do anything but say, "This son believes that the word 'benevolence' is the most important word."

Ren Zong raised an eyebrow, "Why are you so merciful?" Tell me about it? "

Zhao Shu had to bite the bullet and answer, "Your son believes that kindness is the heart of man and the heart of man. As his seventh brother had said, how he treated himself and others. He knew how to treat people, how to treat the world. To be able to share the world, one must have a kind heart. "Your son, your son …" Gritting his teeth, he simply finished his words, "We are willing to follow and imitate royal father, treat others with kindness and benevolence, and treat the world with benevolence and kindness."

Ren Zong looked at him for a while and laughed out loud, "You are my son after all. Every word you say has won my heart."

Zhao Shu heaved a sigh of relief and leaned forward to thank him. "Thank you, Imperial Father, for your praise." The dangerous move to test the position of the Crown Prince in the hearts of the people of the sect was a correct one.

The old officials of the imperial court were all seated, and the reply of Ren Zong was confirmation of his identity as the crown prince.

After greeting him and his son several times today, Zhao Shu's calm heart began to have some hope. However, this hope made him somewhat helpless.

The difference between a monarch and his subjects was a dispute over the status of the Monarch.

Even if Zhao Qingyan didn't want to fight with him, he still regarded him as a brother, so he couldn't have a clear conscience.

Whether it was in the eyes of others or in his own heart, the brotherhood that he had maintained for so many years finally faded and was dirty. He would not be able to return to the past no matter how hard he tried to maintain it.

From this moment on, the judgement was truly broken.

Zhao Shu felt an indescribable pain in his heart. It was as if he had lost something, empty and cold.

"What about you?" Ren Zong did not care about Zhao Shu's thoughts, or rather, acted as if he did not care. He only shifted his gaze to the one person who had not answered.

Zhao Qingyan closed her eyes for a while. When she opened them again, her eyes were bright and she did not have any thoughts, "The human heart is one thing and it is hard to guess. If one looked down at the world, the world would definitely not only see good things. My nephew thinks that those who become kings or dukes will have their hands covered in blood. When the warriors went to war on the battlefield, they would be executed by the scholars. How could there not be a surging undercurrent in the battlefield? How could it not be hard to fathom? In this muddy land, it was certain that he wouldn't be able to get away scot-free and do whatever he wanted alone. Nephew, this life, only wish Jianghu, spurred the world, become a candid scholar, do not want to set foot in the court. If royal uncle can do it, your nephew will guard these five words for the rest of his life and will not abandon a single word. "

After a slight pause, his voice was still calm. "Nephew admitted that he is not a support talent, and did not have the ambition or ambition to guide the world. Nephew is a scholar, is a doctor, what most cannot be seen is filth and life and death. If the heavens order him to do so, and his father commands him to do so, his nephew will put down all of his dream of being true to his word, and with that, he will be able to lead the world in peace. If that's the case, your nephew will give up on these five words. "

Subconsciously, Zhao Shu asked, "Why?" Ren Zong looked at him but did not say anything.

Zhao Qingyan said, "The five of you are just what a gentleman needs, not something that a man should be prepared for. Tactics of life, unable to protect the great Song River for a long time. To return to the field, I will protect this innocence, so that I can die without regrets. "If I remain in the government, I will be covered in filth. I only hope for the king to be magnanimous."

The eyes of Ren Zong wavered, "I have never wanted you to suffer."

Zhao Qingyan answered loudly, "Nephew knew that Imperial Uncle doted on him, but he never felt any pain. If my orders cannot be disobeyed, then it shall be as it is. Before my destiny ends, let me decide. Since it's my decision, where will the pain come from? "

Ren Zong frowned, "What is your choice?"

Zhao Qingyan said, "The martial arts world floats on the boat. It is free from strife, and can guard benevolence, righteousness, and courtesy. The imperial court was an official, and it had put in a lot of effort, but it had done so with a body full of loyalty and filial piety. What my nephew had asked for all his life was only this much. I know that I can't do both of them. If I leave either one alive, then I will have no regrets in my life. "

"Do you have a body full of filial piety?" Ren Zong suddenly laughed, tears could be seen in his eyes, "You are willing to put in all your effort, whose debt is it all for!"

The emperor's question was slightly trembling with sorrow.

The faces of all the nobles and officials of the court were moved by this.