Su Yuanan sat in the imperial study room, continuing to review the memorials that came from all over the country.

Tang San rushed in, with a face filled with disbelief, asking: “You want me to go and fight against the Liao people?”

Su Yuanan nodded. “Is there something wrong?”

“But Yang Yuan…”

“Now it's Bai Rongzhi .” Su Yuanan placed down his brush, his eyes containing a hint of a smile: “The news had just arrived, Yang Yuan was disposed of by Bai Rongzhi.” 

“That's the same thing!” Tang San was slightly anxious. Su Yuanan shook his head: “Bai Rongzhi, this person, admittedly has some issues, however his ability is unquestionable. He is not only a wise ruler of this generation, but would also be able to stabilize the country.”

“So you would hand over the country to others with your own two hands?” Tang San raised his voice: “Yuanan, you can follow me to fight against the Liao people. Even if they occupy the capital, we can still retaliate, as long as there is life, there is hope!!”

“But, have you ever thought about the common people?” Su Yuanan sighed gently: “Tang San, not only the common people, even if our troops have finished fighting the Liao people, do we still have the ability to fight the rebels? Moreover, if they attacked at the same time from two different sides, what can we do? It is impossible for me to cooperate with the Liao people, as it is no different from inviting a potential new source of trouble. I would rather leave the country to my own countrymen, than to let outsiders take advantage of it.”

Tang San no longer spoke, as he felt a lump rise in his throat.

At the age of seventeen, he had rebelled against the Tang Sect, before following him in joining the imperial court and becoming an unsurpa.s.sable general. However, he now wants to abandon all that rightfully belongs to him for the good of the common people.

“Will you remain alive?” Although it was a foolish question, Tang San could not help but ask. Su Yuanan lightly sighed: “Tang San, after fighting the Liao people, if Bai Rongzhi does not bestow you a reward, you can bring your troops to ransack the imperial palace. There are still many treasures in the palace, then, you can go to roam far and wide. You were originally someone who roamed the country, yet for so many years,” Su Yuanan took a step back and deeply bowed to him: “I, your younger brother finally thanks elder brother.”

“Yuanan,” These words have already indicated that he is not only an emperor, but also a capable ruler, how could Bai Rongzhi continue to allow him to live? Tang San looked at him for a long time, before he kneeled and thumped his head against the ground. Choked up, he said: “Chen hears and obeys the Emperor's decree.” 

Finished speaking, he immediately left.

Su Yuanan felt a little tired and soon went back to the palace to rest.

He dismissed everyone, laid down on the bed, closed his eyes to rest for awhile. Not knowing how long he had slept, he hazily began to dream.

In the dream, it was from the time when he and Ye Zijue had first met. He accompanied her to go to the Lantern Festival. Amongst a sea of people, they were separated. He was pushed by the tides of people towards the direction of the matchmaking temple. Not knowing what the temple besides the matchmaking temple was, seeing that there were fewer people, he squeezed out of the crowd and entered the temple.

It was unknown what Bodhisattva was wors.h.i.+pped in the temple. A young girl was kneeling there, making a wish. She did not wish in regards to her own desires, but instead for “G.o.d to bless and protect the common people, providing them with their basic necessities.”

His heart moved slightly, silently standing behind her. The young girl seemed to become aware of his presence, curved her lips, and said: “And, with the blessings of Lord Buddha, let the person behind me not disappear when he is together with me. It is very troublesome to find him.”

In fact, in this memory he only laughed and did not speak.

However, after becoming aware that this was a dream, he crouched down and gently hugged her. The young girl turned her head, revealing her fair and pure complexion, and looked at him in surprise.

He lightly smiled with falling tears: “Zijue, we won't part. Never parting in this lifetime."

The girl's face gradually blurred, he seemed to have faintly heard someone complaining: “You said we would not part, why did you want me to leave?”

He opened his eyes, seeing the travel-worm woman in front of him. He smiled softly.

He truly… how come he fell from one dreamland into another dreamland.

“So, why didn't you go?” He reached out and held her into his arms. She also reached out and tightly held him.

“Yuanan…” She called him gently: “I love you. I've always wanted to say this… I always wanted to tell you…”

“I love you.” He answered, and the woman was slightly stunned. He immediately kissed her lips, whispering softly: “I love you.”

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