Chapter 885: Revised - 882: Bear in Mind
The Emperor is the origin of a nation’s ethos. Just like when the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty practiced alchemy, the noble families followed suit. For a time, inviting Taoists to practice alchemy and taking elixirs became symbols of prestige in Dadu City, making Taoist alchemists highly sought after.
Many noble families imitated the Emperor, buying young children from traffickers for the purpose of making elixirs to prolong their own lives. Countless children died in the process.
Such an Imperial Court, even if my cousin didn’t overthrow it, would inevitably lead to greater chaos in the future.
By the third evening, the piled-up memorials in the palace were dealt with, and the officials, dragging their weary bodies, were escorted back to their residences by soldiers. As they stepped out of the main hall, they felt like they had just completed the few days of youth exams, as if they’d been skinned.
The news that Bai Qingyan dispatched soldiers to escort officials back to their residences reached various mansions. The mistresses and family members stood at the doors to welcome their husbands or sons.
The Prime Minister Lu’s descendants are numerous, and the entrance of the Lu Mansion was crowded with Lu family members. Lu Yuanqing rode a horse to the palace gate to wait for his grandfather and uncle.
As soon as he saw his grandfather’s carriage coming out, Lu Yuanqing immediately spurred his horse forward. "Grandfather, Uncle..."
Prime Minister Lu heard him, lifted the carriage curtain, and glanced at his grandson. "Speak after we return to the mansion," he said.
"Yes!" Lu Yuanqing rode ahead to lead the way.