The clear light of autumn shines inside and outside the library, making it very quiet.
Suddenly a voice sounded, the voice was very old, very calm, very elegant, calm and convincing.
Old Mr. Lin said: "I know what you think. You think His Majesty was coerced by us treacherous officials, that's why you issued that decree three days ago to have people surround the Orthodox Academy and prevent the people inside from leaving. , but you are wrong, that is indeed His Majesty's own will, because... he wants to protect you."
While saying this, he kept looking at the young man by the window, or staring at him, as if trying to see through. However, the young man didn't respond, no matter what he heard, he still lowered his head and remained silent. How could there be no response? Whether it's gratitude, disbelief, sarcasm, anger, or something else, there should be some emotional change after hearing that, shouldn't it
The library was still quiet, or it was because of this reason that Mr. Lin didn't say anything more, nor did he read out the will, but let the silence continue.
After an unknown amount of time, the young man finally raised his head and looked at the cold autumn scenery outside the window.
It has been three days since the battle in Tianshu Mausoleum, his face is still pale, he has obviously lost a lot of weight, but his expression is still very calm.
On his face, there is no sadness or anger, no confusion and bewilderment, just calm.
Her innocent eyebrows and eyes became more calm because of her thoughtfulness. She is not a young and mature person as judged by the world in the past, but a real maturity.
In one night, after experiencing so many things, passing through life and death, and seeing so many ugly or magnificent scenery, anyone will become mature, right
Thinking about these things, Mr. Lin looked at the young man with a little pity unexpectedly.
The bright yellow imperial decree had already been taken out of his sleeve, it was not unfolded, but held tightly in his hand like a spear.
"You know what I'm going to do when I come to the Orthodox Academy today." Mr. Lin was silent for a long time, and then said: "I want to take away your mother's body."
The library was still quiet, and the autumn wind poured in from the window, blowing back and forth wantonly between the bookshelves and the floor.
"And then?" Chen Changsheng said.
For three days and three nights, he did not eat, drink, or open his mouth until now.
His speech was slow and his voice was dry, like a desert that had been exposed to the sun for three autumns.
"You finally spoke."
Mr. Lin looked at him and said, with a lot of emotion in his voice.
Chen Changsheng shook his head and said, "I've spoken before, if I don't speak, how can you get in here?"
When he said this, he was still looking out of the window. Outside the window was the grass that was turning yellow, the slightly cold autumn lake and the big banyan tree by the lake. His voice was very calm, without any emotion, and his expression was very serious, without any hint of mockery, because this was just a very calm and objective explanation.
However, Mr. Lin couldn't adapt to it, as if his chest was blocked.
This is a fact, although it is a bit meaningless, but it is a fact after all, it is he who let Su Moyu open the gate of the Orthodox Academy.
It has nothing to do with Mr. Lin, nor does it have much to do with the imperial decree, it's just that he wants to talk.
Just like what a certain boy in the Liziyuan Inn said three years ago, Chen Changsheng and Xu Yourong are both unspeakable.
The building was quiet again until Mr. Lin spoke again.
"Yes, but you still spoke after all." He looked at Chen Changsheng and said, "It's like not everyone will live and die with the Orthodox Academy."
"The Orthodox Academy is not the Academy of Reaching the Stars. There are no strict rules and no moral codes. This is just a place to study. What qualifications do you have to ask for these?"
For those teachers and students who left the Orthodox Academy, Chen Changsheng didn't have any hatred, and he didn't feel the need to explain to the old eunuch.
"And then?" He asked, looking at Qiu Jing outside the window.
This is repetition, but also reinforcement, and more importantly, this is the answer he wants to know.
"After taking back the phoenix body of the Holy Empress, it will naturally be a grand burial, no... of course it will be a state funeral." Mr. Lin said expressionlessly, "Although in my opinion, the Demon Empress should be crushed and thrown into the funeral home." In the stinky ditch, but after all, she is the first consort of the late emperor and His Majesty's biological mother, and her status is here, so you don't need to worry about these issues."
Chen Changsheng still quietly looked at Qiu Jing outside the window, and said, "I've already buried her."
The library was quiet again, as it had been for a long time, without any sound.
Since it has been buried, there will naturally be a tomb. If there is a tomb, naturally it cannot be excavated, even if it is an imperial decree, it is meaningless.
Because there are ethics, guidelines and norms, and the dead are the greatest.
"Since all the tombs in Zhouyuan can be opened, there is no tomb that cannot be opened."
Mr. Lin narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at him and said, "You can tell me directly where her grave is."
She was buried deep in the Herb Garden.
Chen Changsheng thought silently, but did not answer.
In the past few years, he has met the Empress Tianhai several times, all in the Herb Garden.
He never asked the Holy Empress why she likes to drink tea in the Herb Garden, what that small stone table, that iron teapot, black tea and white tea mean to her.
But in the Baicao Garden, she touched his face, looked into his eyes, and he saw memories in her eyes, and he knew that she liked this place the most, because here was the best time she had ever had.
So, he buried her in the Herb Garden.
"Is Dean Chen trying to resist the decree?"
Mr. Lin's eyes narrowed more and more, his sharpness was revealed, and his tone was extremely tough.
This was the first time he called Chen Changsheng the dean. It was very serious, with an unusually serious expression.
Chen Changsheng looked at the autumn scenery outside the window, but did not speak.
Only then did he realize that autumn without rain is actually meaningless.
There is no rain falling on the red or yellow leaves, and the smoke and dust rising outside the courtyard wall disperse the sunlight, making it no longer beautiful, but sticky and greasy, which is a bit unpleasant.
He doesn't like this autumn.
"Whether Zhu Luo or a stargazer dies, they all turn into dust and light after death, and return to the sea of stars without leaving any traces in the world. My lady, her realm is far beyond these two wind and rain. If she is willing, she can Turned into a piece of stardust, but she didn't, do you understand why?"
Mr. Lin came to the building and stood on the dark but bright floor.
The high threshold was right behind him.
He looked at Chen Changsheng and continued: "Because the empress knows that you value your affection and that you will definitely leave with her remains. Then, there will be so many troubles left."
When he said this, his tone became a little dignified or heavy, and his expression was very serious.
Chen Changsheng understood what he meant, and knew that most people in the world thought the same way, but he didn't believe it.
How can a person like the Holy Empress of Tianhai have the mood to care about these trivial matters before returning to Xinghai
Unfortunately, no one will believe this.
"The Demon Empress died on the top of the Tianshu Mausoleum. You deserve merit, not to mention, you are His Majesty's junior."
Old Mr. Lin's voice became more and more severe: "But, everyone saw that she saved you on the top of Tianshuling Peak, and they also saw it. You leave with her behind your back."
Chen Changsheng was still looking at the autumn scenery outside the window, without speaking.
Mr. Lin said: "In the eyes of others, you are nothing now. It is very simple to ignore you or kill you. Even the dean of the business thinks that it is useless and useless to keep you, but... I don't think so, so today I come to the Orthodox Academy to deliver the decree, because I want to give you a chance."
Chen Changsheng blinked his eyes, as if he wanted to crush all the autumn scenery outside the window.