Chapter 741: "Deceiving the Emperor" And "Leaking the Secret"

In the jail, Lu Haixian had trouble falling asleep since last night, and finally took a nap near noon.

In his sleep, Lu Haixian was awakened by the sound of chains sliding. He sat up from the bed in the cell and looked at the door, only to find that in addition to the jailer, there was an old eunuch carrying a food box outside.

Since the publication of "Four Seas, Mountains and Rivers", Lu Haixian has met the saint many times, and of course he can recognize who he is.

"Eunuch Zhao?"

The cell door opened. The cell leader and the jailer did not stand outside after opening the door, but left directly. The old eunuch walked in with the food box and put it on the table inside. He looked at Lu Haixian and shook his head.

"Master Lu, you have a bright future, why do you deceive me?"

At this moment, Lu Haixian didn't care about what he said about his future as a man in his seventies. Instead, he hurriedly got out of bed and went to the table without putting on his shoes.

"Eunuch Zhao, how dare Lu dare to deceive the emperor? Please tell the emperor that Lu is loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Please observe clearly!"

Eunuch Zhao opened the food box, and the aroma of the food inside wafted out. He did not respond to Lu Haixian immediately, but put all the food on the table.

"Master Lu, you are hungry. Eat something quickly. Your Majesty has ordered this to be prepared for you."

Lu Haixian didn't have the appetite to eat at this time. He just sat slumped on the stool and stared at the food on the table in a daze.

"Eunuch Zhao, if you have anything to say, just say it."

The old eunuch nodded.

"It seems that Mr. Lu is well aware of this!"

Lu Haixian smiled bitterly. He knew what he knew, but he probably understood it because of "The Chronicles of Four Seas, Mountains and Rivers".

Fortunately, the old eunuch didn't give in. He first walked to the cell door and took a look outside. Seeing that there were no jailers on either side, he walked back to the table and looked at Lu Haixian and said in a low voice.

"Master Lu, your Majesty sent people to Mingzhou before, and you already understand that there was an immortal who took you and the Mo family master to the East China Sea when you were sleeping, right?"

ah?

Lu Haixian looked at the old eunuch in astonishment with his eyes widened, and his expression made the old eunuch feel that he was right, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Many people in Mingzhou City have passed down stories about the original time. The old man of the Mo family even collected ingredients to develop Dragon Palace dishes. This matter is not a secret in Mingzhou. Mr. Lu is confused, why should you hide it from your majesty?"

It’s been more than ten years, but it’s still being spread in Mingzhou?

Lu Haixian smiled bitterly but did not refute immediately. What he didn't know was that this incident was mainly due to the appearance of Menghai Tower, and this time there were not so many conspiracy theories. Naturally, the people talked about it. Coming in the direction of Xuanqi, most of what he talked about was that long dream he had for a year.

"Lu doesn't dare to lie to His Majesty. This matter was also circulated back then, but it was nothing more than a rumor."

"Master Lu, you said this to the Zajia family. The Zajia family can believe it, but will the emperor believe it? Moreover, Mr. Lu, the emperor really likes "The Chronicles of Four Seas, Mountains and Rivers". During this time, he also rummaged through the collection of books in the Imperial Study Room while reading. , but there are few books that can record so many exotic scenery.”

The old eunuch said with emotion.

"Even the Miscellaneous Family feels that if it weren't for the immortals to lead Mr. Lu to appreciate the wonders of the world, how could you write about it?"

Lu Haixian really couldn't refute this point. He told the emperor before that he mostly heard from businessmen from various parties, but the emperor obviously didn't believe it. Lu Haixian even felt that the emperor must have conducted a targeted investigation.

"Well, since your majesty doesn't believe it, I have nothing to say. I just hope that for the sake of your majesty, for the veteran's painstaking efforts to write the "Records of Four Seas, Mountains and Rivers", I can also consider it as a great gift for me to leave this chronicle and writings for future generations, so as not to cause any harm to future generations. The responsibility of the veteran’s family”

According to Dayong's laws, the crime of deceiving the emperor is beheading. Lu Haixian is already over seventy years old. He would definitely not be willing to suffer the consequences if the book was not finished. Now that "The Chronicles of Four Seas, Mountains and Rivers" has been completed, he has nothing to dislike.

The old eunuch shook his head.

"Why is Mr. Lu so pessimistic? In fact, the emperor does not want your life, and he even admires you very much. The emperor was just angry for a moment. He said that Mr. Lu is a great talent, and even if he really deceives the emperor, it is definitely not what he wants. There must be a reason”

Lu Haixian looked up at the old eunuch, who sighed.

"Your Majesty has also guessed that the immortal must have left a message, not allowing you to reveal the immortal's secrets easily, right?"

Hearing this, Lu Haixian just stared at the old eunuch blankly, not knowing how to answer for a moment. He couldn't help but think of what Yu Ziye had said at this moment, and he felt a very absurd feeling.

Lu Haixian shook his head and showed a self-deprecating smile.

"Lu is deeply touched by His Majesty's love. He also doesn't want to betray the Emperor's favor. It's just that I don't want to really deceive the Emperor."

The old eunuch showed a sneer, took out a brocade handkerchief from his sleeve and spread it out. Lu Haixian looked at it and saw that there were only four words on it: "Deception leads to death."

At this moment, the old eunuch approached Lu Haixian and asked in a loud voice.

"Master Lu, do you dare to say that you have never seen gods in Mingzhou?"

Lu Haixian almost instantly flashed back to the scene of the birthday banquet and the feeling when he saw the old Heavenly Master. His mouth moved slightly, but he could not answer immediately.

The old eunuch had a sharp eye and saw all Lu Haixian's reactions.

"Master Lu, the Emperor is thinking that the old man of the Mo family is over a hundred years old and he is from a prominent family in Mingzhou. He doesn't want to frighten this old man. Since you are traveling with him in Beihai, it would be more appropriate for you to do so."

"You don't have to worry about the immortal blaming the emperor. He has drafted an 'innocent edict' for you. As the emperor, you will be innocent even if you reveal the secret!"

Lu Haixian looked at the old eunuch, feeling even more absurd than before.

Lu Haixian finally relented and told the "facts" the old eunuch wanted to hear. When the old eunuch left, he felt relaxed, and so did Lu Haixian.

After everyone had left, Lu Haixian looked at the table full of food. He was silent for a long time, hesitated for a long time, and finally picked up the bowl with a slight trembling——

In the palace, the emperor had just finished lunch when the old eunuch hurried back to the palace with uncontrollable joy.

In a corner of the imperial garden, the emperor was overjoyed when he learned of the results achieved by the old eunuch.

"Did Lu Aiqing say that?"

"Yes, yes, Master Lu said it. Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

The emperor's hand holding the tea cup was trembling with excitement. He put down the tea cup and asked the old eunuch to come closer.

"Come on, come on, tell me in detail, how did Lu Aiqing reply?"

The old eunuch didn't dare to hide anything, so he hurriedly recounted everything.

Lu Haixian did "narrate it truthfully". He said that he did meet an immortal by chance, but in fact he did not know that the person he met was an immortal. He only thought that the words were speculative, so he chatted a few more words.

It happened to be Mr. Mo's ninetieth birthday, so he took the immortal with him to the banquet and got drunk because of his greed for wine.

It was also that time when the immortal cast a spell and took Lu Haixian to travel to the world in his dream. Because he had eaten at the Mohist banquet, he also took Old Man Mo with him.

The rumors about Yimeng Nianxu in Mingzhou are false. I didn’t sleep for that long that time, but only slept for three days and three nights. But in just three days and three nights, I had traveled all over the world and enjoyed endless scenery.

But after waking up, the fairy shadow seen in the dream has no trace in reality.

After that, Lu Haixian came up with the idea of ​​writing "Records of Mountains and Rivers of the Four Seas". He also read extensively in classics and discussed with some tourists. It took more than ten years to finally write it.

The old eunuch obviously had an excellent memory. When he said this, he paused before continuing.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Lu also said that the immortal he met was actually the Heavenly Master Qi of this dynasty!"

The emperor looked at the old eunuch and his eyes widened slightly. His body felt like an electric shock and goosebumps appeared on his skin.

"Old, old Heavenly Master."

After a while, the emperor came back to his senses.

"Where's the back? Where's the back?"

The old eunuch naturally knew what the emperor was asking, so he could only tell the truth.

"Master Lu said that it is very rare for him to have this opportunity in mortal form. He has never encountered it again. He dare not say anything against the will of the immortal. If he reveals the secrets of heaven, he will be punished by heaven. Today, His Majesty decrees not to If you dare to disobey, I have already told you everything."

"I gave him the 'Edict of Innocence', why should he be afraid? Quickly send word that Lu Haixian has entered the palace, I want to see him!"

"Yes, I will invite Mr. Lu right now!"

The old eunuch hurried to Tianlao with a smile. When he just left, he saw Lu Haixian's sad face, and he had already enlightened him. The emperor is magnanimous, and it is understandable to deceive the emperor before. The emperor's "not guilty edict" It’s not child’s play either.

In the prison, when the prison leader saw the old eunuch leaving and returning, he immediately greeted him at the door and saluted him.

"Eunuch Zhao, are you here again?"

The old eunuch's face was now filled with joy.

"How are you doing, Mr. Lu?"

"Okay, you were able to eat when you left. You also said that the food was cold, so you asked me to bring some hot food. You must have taken a nap after eating."

"Well, that's good!"

The old eunuch walked towards the inner part of the prison, and when he was approaching Lu Haixian's cell, he couldn't help but speak in advance.

"Master Lu, the Za family said that the emperor is magnanimous. No, the emperor has notified you to enter the palace, Master Lu."

The old eunuch who had already reached the cell paused in his words. He looked into the cell, his eyes widened slightly, and the cell leader next to him was also stunned on the spot.

The dishes and dishes on the table were all empty, and the food was all gone. Lu Haixian, a slightly skinny old man, actually finished the meal brought by the old eunuch and the meal added by the prison boss. He seemed to be dying at the table.

"Quick, open the door!"

"Yes Yes Yes"

The prison boss hurriedly opened the cell door. The moment the door opened, the old eunuch rushed into the cell like the wind. He directly pulled up Lu Haixian who was lying on the table and used his internal strength to slap him on the back.

"Bang~"

Lu Haixian's body trembled, and some food came out of his mouth, but his body seemed to have no other reaction.

The eunuch didn't want to give up, so he used a few soft palms to make Lu Haixian vomit out something more, and then put it on the bed to do some acupuncture. After a long time, Lu Haixian had some reaction, but he was still as angry as a gossamer.

"Quickly, send the imperial doctor——"

"Uh yes!" "Yes!"

The old eunuch, whose body was filled with heat, roared, and the cell leader and several jailers on one side woke up from a dream and rushed out in a hurry.