Chapter 129: Back to the Capital! (2 / 2)
[Wow! I actually guessed the Emperor’s thoughts correctly once! I’m amazing!]
Gu Xian’s mind was in turmoil, but he couldn’t think clearly. Completely stunned, he could only struggle and shout, “Your Majesty! This is an insult to culture! It’s truly an insult to culture!”
The old Emperor smiled coldly, “I, a beggar who rose to the throne, don’t understand what ‘culture’ means.”
Gu Xian suddenly realized, trembling with fear. It seemed he wanted to explain himself, perhaps saying his words were not meant to target the Emperor’s background, but rather to express that the Emperor was divinely chosen, the Son of Heaven, under the favor of the heavens.
His words were all meant to support the Emperor’s rule!
“I… I…” Every syllable was filled with terror. Gu Xian realized that someone had already influenced the Emperor’s view. No matter what he said now, it would only sound like a defense to the Emperor.
The old Emperor’s voice grew colder. “Criminal Gu Xian! From today on, if you wish to wear clothes, you must buy them yourself; if you wish to eat, you must farm your own land; if you want to use porcelain bowls or dishes, you must make them yourself! The same goes for everything else!”
Even the Kong family members, who had been displeased with Gu Xian, stood stunned in shock.
This… this was too harsh!