The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 193 Destiny

They had thought that the news Zheng Xun brought in the past was already quite explosive, but they never expected that she would turn back to the capital after leaving home and drop another bombshell on them.

The emperor stared blankly at Master Fu and Lady Xun.

There were so many shocking points that he didn't know where to begin his thought process.

It turns out that the fall of a nation was not a prophecy, but a future event that has already occurred once.

That explains it.

Humans are inherently stubborn and skeptical, and emperors and officials like him are especially suspicious. No matter how miraculous Zheng Xun's behavior may seem, they should still have many doubts.

For example, did Zheng Xun have ulterior motives, or did he use any means...?

But they believed whatever Zheng Xun said.

Does this prove that they already knew Zheng Xun's so-called "prophecy" subconsciously, and that they had already experienced it once before?

Their lives, and the future of the entire Dayong Dynasty, were bought with the lives of the people...

How could they possibly accept this?

They prided themselves on having a clear conscience since becoming officials, always believing that they were protecting them from harm. But time and again, reality has shown them that this is not the case, and that they have not done enough.

Liao Hongsheng blinked, hiding the tears in his eyes: "On the road to saving the country, it's not just us who are working hard, but countless others who are walking alongside us."

Le Zhenghong was relieved that he hadn't been perfunctory after the princess entrusted the child to him.

It turns out that the child was actually the child of the heroine of the Great Yong Dynasty.

He will definitely treat that child even better when he gets back—no, that's not right, he'll have to teach him with all his heart!

In the original future, he probably couldn't save the child, but he won't this time.

Xu Rudu, who used to take nothing seriously and was solely focused on slacking off, felt a little uneasy.

He really deserves to die!

Tens of thousands of people sacrificed their lives for a second chance, but he received a salary and was trying to find ways to slack off.

He deserves to die! How can he face his ancestors? How can he face the people?

He grew angrier the more he thought about it, and suddenly slapped himself.

Jiang Weiguo rolled up his sleeves, and Xu Bin, standing next to him, frowned and asked, "What are you doing?"

"It's nothing, I just felt a bit itchy to play. I just feel like I'm still young and can fight for another ten years."

"You're a grandfather now, can't you just shut up a bit?"

"Still vigorous despite old age..."

"You're injured, let me go instead."

Jiang Weiguo let out a low groan from his chest: "Aren't you injured too?"

“I’m calmer and smarter than you. Even if I can’t be at the forefront, I can still be a strategist.”

The crown prince clenched his fists, and the enthusiasm he had been ignited by Zheng Xun dissipated.

The future of Dayong is too heavy for him to bear.

However, he will work harder and try harder to save money!

Beside him, Qin Yue noticed the change in the Crown Prince's expression, lowered his eyelids, and seemed to be deep in thought.

The reactions of the people in the hall were varied.

But among them, Zheng Jin had the most complicated feelings.

So, all the suffering she endured was something she had already experienced once before? Her mother, father, Zheng Jiao, and Nie Zhao really died once?

She closed her eyes, concealing the fierceness within them.

At this moment, she desperately hoped that some clueless scoundrel would come out and provoke her, so that she could vent her anger with a clear conscience.

However, the court was too clean these days. She looked for a long time, but in the end, she could only regretfully turn her gaze away.

Zheng Xun rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought.

Is my arrival not also a kind of destiny?

After all, only I know the whole truth, and can offer a subtle warning.

[The Great Yong Dynasty seems to be on the right track now, but there are many uncertainties in the future. And the Brown Kingdom still has a King Yong who is blessed with good fortune...]

What to do? It seems I can't trust anyone to take care of Dayong...

Zheng Jin lowered her head, concealing the smile on her lips.

That's true; she can only feel at ease if she does it herself. She understands.

For some reason, the Third Prince seemed to have his meridians opened up, and suddenly understood the hidden meaning of Zheng Xun's thoughts.

Could it be that she... wants to become empress?

His pupils constricted in shock. He glanced at Zheng Xun, then suddenly covered his face.

No, no, I can't be too obviously surprised!

He swallowed hard, the shock subsided, and his ability to think slowly returned.

Yuanjia became emperor...

Thinking about it carefully, it's not entirely impossible!

Although he had never seen a woman become emperor, it seemed exceptionally fitting to think of Zheng Xun as the crown prince... or crown princess.

He possessed the decisiveness and discernment of a ruler, and while ruthless in killing, he did not lose his compassion for the weak.

If we ignore gender, she is actually more suitable than her older brother.

Once certain ideas become clear, past doubts gradually become clear as well.

In fact, Zheng Xun's ambition is quite obvious.

Ah Jin seemed to have noticed something as well, so although she was affectionate towards Zheng Xun, she was also respectful.

And what about him?

No one could be dumber than him!

He actually encouraged his two older brothers to compete with Yuan Jia for the job...

No wonder Yuan Jia looked at him so strangely during that period.

He was furious that Zheng Jin had never reminded him of such an important matter, and he couldn't help but let out a heavy snort at Zheng Jin.

Zheng Jin had no idea what was wrong with him, so she quietly moved a little further away from him.

Zheng Xun finally gathered his thoughts and continued, "Isn't this book of sacrificial rites enough to place Fu Qiao and Xun Qing in the position of Imperial Preceptor?"

Only after hearing their own names did Fu Qiao and Xun Qing regain their senses.

They had never experienced the days when Zheng Xun constantly whispered the words "national subjugation" in their ears, so receiving so much information all at once made them the ones with the most complex feelings.

Although they foresaw the fall of the kingdom, there were many differences between their prophecy and the reality of the Great Yong Dynasty.

Gradually, they also began to doubt the future they had predicted.

The reason I still insist on studying the methods of sacrifice is simply out of obsession and passion.

But Zheng Xun told them that what they had done was useful, and the sacrificial rituals even gave Dayong a chance to start over!

They themselves had some doubts.

The couple held the unfinished booklet in their hands with the solemnity of someone holding a rare treasure.

The emperor slapped his hands behind his back and declared, "Worthy! How could he not be worthy?"

He stood up, stepped down from the platform, and solemnly bowed to Fu Qiao and Xun Qing: "Two great talents, I should treat them with the courtesy due to a state official."

Fu Qiao and Xun Qing couldn't possibly put themselves in the shoes of the two mysterious masters in Zheng Xun's mind, so they were terrified and wanted to run away.

The emperor did not force them: "From now on, you two can just enjoy the offerings from Dayong in peace. Rest assured, neither I nor anyone else will force you to do anything. You two don't need to feel pressured, just enjoy your old age in peace."

Fu Qiao and Xun Qing looked to Zheng Xun for help.

Zheng Xun smiled and reassured them, "You two can just focus on studying the methods of sacrifice."

They've done what they were supposed to do; the rest is up to me and the others.

"After all, I am a person destined by fate, and I can't just bear this title for nothing."