In the previous dynasty, there was no Ruizong emperor.
But in the deepest hall of this Taoist temple, there is a tablet of immortality for Emperor Rui Zongren. What's going on?
It can't be the previous dynasty of the previous dynasty. It's been hundreds of years ago. If a tablet of immortality was really established, it would have been decayed. Besides, the previous dynasty of the previous dynasty, these Taoists still don't know where these Taoists are?
For a moment, Qinghan and I were both silent, obviously not clear about our thoughts. After a while, Du Yan hurriedly ran in from outside to report that he did not find any fighting or abnormal traces in this Taoist temple. These Taoist priests should have left spontaneously. Their houses were cleaned up and all their clothes, shoes and socks were taken away.
I waved my hand and said, "I get it."
"Then, Miss, Mr. Liu, we are now-"
"Prepare to go back. Let them go out and prepare."
"yes."
He turned around and ran out, and Qinghan and I looked at each other, then turned around and looked at the tall tablet of immortality together.
I read it right. Although I can't see clearly which dynasty it was before, the words "Emperor Rui Zongren" clearly came into our eyes and would never be mistaken.
There was no such emperor Ruizongren in this dynasty, but where did the previous dynasty have such an emperor? Is there a tablet of immortality in the deepest hall of this Taoist temple that has never existed before?
Both of them stood there blankly. After a while, Qinghan reached out and gently pulled the window over and closed it. Then he turned around and said to me, "Since they have all left, let's go too. Let's talk about this matter on the road."
I didn't say anything, just turned around and watched the window close, and the tall tablet of immortality finally disappeared from my sight, then nodded and walked out with him.
After we left and closed the door, we fell into silence again. Although we could still see the house on the other side, which should be Chalin's past residence, now there is no sound, and there is also a path leading to a deeper forest. However, after experiencing these few days, I didn't want to pursue anything anymore, I was afraid that where I arrived, it would bring unfortunate experiences to the people there.
So, we had just arrived and walked back.
This time, the carriage was much quieter. Qinghan and I sat opposite each other. The two of them didn't speak for a long time, and they were thinking about what had just happened.
I don’t know how long it took, but I finally looked up at him with a little helpless attitude, trying to say something, but I saw him looking at me, looking at me with a look of desire to speak.
I said, "You talk first."
He was silent for a moment before saying, "Have those Taoists mentioned this?"
I shook my head.
"Not at all?"
"No, they just said that there was a tablet of immortality for my mother, so I came in and wanted to worship."
He thought for a while and said, "There was no Emperor Rui Zongren in the previous dynasty?"
I frowned. Actually, I just thought silently with some doubts in my heart. At this time, I also counted one by one with my fingers: "Emperor Gaozu Wu, Emperor Gaozong Ren, Emperor Taizong..."
It was counted from beginning to end, and indeed, there was no Emperor Rui Zongren.
Qinghan said, "But they can't set up a tablet of immortality for no reason for an emperor."
I said, "But I really can't remember it wrong."
Qinghan thought for a while, then said, "Then there is another possibility."
I asked hurriedly, "What?"
His voice was a little dull: "Apart from the previous dynasty and the court in the Central Plains, there were other people who proclaimed themselves as emperors."
When I heard this, I couldn't help but gasp.
This kind of thing is actually not rare. After all, the unity of the world does not mean peace in the world. Too many emperors will face various rebellions during their reign. These people may be rebellion by traitors, or they may be rebelling by some civil forces. Once they do not have a timely attack, they will become emperors and establish a reign.
Just like at present, we are still "peaceful in the world" in Xichuan, but in the Central Plains, due to the war and the lack of control of the central court over various places, we have heard that many bandits have begun to occupy mountains and enclose land and become kings.
At the beginning, when the Grand Master said that when Bai left the capital, he talked about Qinghan to Fu Badai. He also said that he "will not be able to have a white head on his head when he is a king." It can be seen that when a chaotic world comes, people in the world will have the idea of "the emperor takes turns to do it and come to my house next year."
If there is really such a "Emperor Rui Zongren" who even set up a tablet of immortality for him, then his power should-
It's in Xichuan.
I just felt that the blood in my body was flowing faster, and a lot of sweat appeared on my forehead for a moment. Qinghan also looked at me with complicated eyes. He wanted to speak but stopped several times, and I finally said, "I know what you are going to ask."
“…”
"The Yan family has never had an emperor."
“…”
"Although the Yan family has always held the top position in Xichuan after the Pei clan entered the pass, I know very well that no one in the Yan family has proclaimed himself king, and there has never been such an emperor."
Qinghan didn't say anything anymore, and his brows frowned: "Who is this emperor?"
“…”
"These Taoist priests set up this tablet in the Taoist temple that your mother built for them. Your mother - wouldn't you not know?"
I bit my lower lip and said, "But I have never heard of such a person from her mouth."
This "emperor" is like a legendary figure that appears out of thin air. We don't even know whether it is true or not, but as we come back, the whole atmosphere becomes dull because of him. The road we came out is unobstructed, but after walking for several hours, it was dark when we returned to Tiejia Village.
From a distance, I saw the lights on the village, which gave people some tranquility on such a quiet night.
The carriage was parked outside the village.
Qinghan got out of the car, then walked down with my hand, and said, "This matter - wait until we find another opportunity to ask, maybe some old people in Xichuan will have an impression."
I didn't agree.
If there was such an "emperor" who had appeared in Xichuan, they shouldn't have any news.
Qinghan said, "Okay, today I have been running around for a whole day. You must be tired. Go back early to rest. We should set off early tomorrow morning and leave here."
I looked up at him: "Are you going to Sanjiang Dam?"
Chapter completed!