Chapter 678 Arena

Ulay looked at the chess game, twisted the chess pieces and said:

"It's one thing to know it rationally, but it's another thing to be willing to do it in your heart. So what if you are an emperor? There are still many things you are not willing to accept, but you have to obey."

Shen Liuzhen froze in his hand as he was about to fall. He raised his eyes and looked at Ulei, his eyes flashing as if he was speculating on something. But Ulei didn't look at him.

Shen Liuzhen slowly dropped the chess piece in his hand, and while retracting his wide sleeves, he asked carefully:

"Your Majesty... are you talking about the Queen?"

Ulay thought so in his heart, but felt that he was indecisive and disgraceful. He lowered his eyes in embarrassment and denied:

"No...just a lot of things, some knots in my heart."

When Shen Liuzhen saw Ulei like this, he understood in his heart, but he didn't know how to persuade him for a while.

Ulay really likes the queen, he knows this. How can he hide his love for someone? How can he control himself not to get close to her?

Comparing his feelings, if he and Xie Yuan were in the position of emperor and empress, he would also feel uncomfortable. How could someone else comfort him with just a few words?

What's more, Ulay himself said that he understands the truth, and it is not easy to maintain his rationality until now.

If you don't want to feel uncomfortable...unless the emperor himself doesn't take the queen seriously.

Thinking of this, Shen Liuzhen's eyes flickered and he said slowly:

"Hey... Your Majesty attaches great importance to affection and righteousness, but I see that the Queen's temperament is very different from yours. If she had affection for you, it wouldn't be like this now. I'm afraid that Your Majesty's sincerity will be poured into it. Inside the Bingtuozi..."

After hearing this, Ulay remained silent and seemed even more sad.

Shen Liuzhen felt a little regretful for sowing discord and simply said:

"Since she is ruthless to you, but the practical conditions do not allow it, isn't this good? Open up your mind, see more of the beauties in the harem, and if you like someone else, you won't have to worry about it."

But I heard Ulei laugh a little sadly and said:

"It's been several years. I've tried the method you mentioned before. There are many beauties in the harem, and there are even people who are more beautiful than her, and more gentle and considerate than her. But there is only one of her, and none of them are like her. .Sometimes I can’t help but think, it would be better if I wasn’t the emperor.”

Shen Liuzhen heard the helplessness and pain in his voice, and couldn't help but feel depressed. After a while, he earnestly and solemnly advised:

"Your Majesty... I understand your difficulties, but I cannot share your worries.

I can only say... take a step back and think about it, even if there is a river between the two of you, you will be able to see each other every day, which is much happier than those people who are separated by life and death.

Don't be dissatisfied because of what you can't get, but also look at what you have already got. You like her, she is your empress, and this fate is not easy. Think about it, if you were not His Majesty, where would you go? If you get this marriage, maybe you won’t even be able to see each other in person?”

Ulei raised his head, looked into Shen Liuzhen's sincere and innocent big eyes for a long time, seemed surprised, then smiled and said:

"This...is not unreasonable."

Shen Liuzhen saw that his face seemed to be much more relaxed, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Then Ulei changed the subject and said:

"Let's not talk about this. The address for the grotto has been selected. It is in Yungang. The drawing design is very grand. I am very satisfied. As you expected, this matter went very smoothly, but what results can be achieved in a short time? There won’t be one. I guess it will take two or three generations after my death to be useful... After two or three generations, it’s still up for debate whether Wei will still be able to have one..."

Shen Liuzhen laughed and said sweetly: "Your Majesty, why are you so pessimistic? I think your Majesty has the appearance of longevity, and there is no problem in living for seventy or eighty years."

Ulay snorted and said, "Stop talking so much. When will the clothing reform be implemented?"

Shen Liuzhen said immediately:

"Tomorrow, just tomorrow. Since the promotion of Buddhism has already begun, the rest will be done step by step, and there is no need to worry about it. While it is hot, I will also take care of the clothes and hats reformation. I have already prepared it. "

Shen Liuzhen clapped his hands as he spoke, as if gearing up.

Seeing him like this, Ulei raised the corners of his lips and smiled easily.

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The arena set up in front of the Shen Mansion was quite grand and tall, with masts on both sides and two large characters hanging on it like couplets, which could be seen from across the street.

It is written in Xianbei script and Chinese characters on the top, "Meet friends with force, Hu and Han family". The Chinese characters are on the top and the Xianbei script is on the bottom.

It's not unusual for people to make friends with martial arts, but it's the first time they talk about the Hu Han family's relatives in the ring.

So every day, almost before dawn, many people with nothing to do would gather around the ring to take up positions. Regardless of whether they were high or low, they would all crowd under the ring and wait to watch the show.

Why is this so strange?

In the Wei state, Xianbei people were respected and their weapons were prosperous. Most of the fights were between barbarians or Xianbei people.

Most of the powerful Han people in Pingcheng are literati and don't do this.

Even if there were one or two Han Chinese who were extremely powerful, no one would dare to challenge the Xianbei people on the street.

Why? So what if you win? Don't do too many things where people find a reason to punish you later. After all, your arms can't twist your thighs.

Alas, this time is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: under the most favored minister of the dynasty, Shen Liuzhen, the Han people have the ability to challenge people on the street without fear of being tricked. I heard that it is not just Han people who set up the arena, but the coach is also a Han person. Woman! This is simply a wonder in the world!

Some just want to watch the excitement, some want to see what the legendary woman with arms that can run horses looks like, and some want to build momentum for the Han people, specifically to watch the Han people defeat the Xianbei people, so that they can be angry and proud... Of course , there is no shortage of those who are purely here to open a forum and place bets...

"Hey...this brave man, will General Xie come out to fight today?" asked a man holding a huge tray in his hand, which was full of wooden ultimatum plates for bets and some copper coins.

Kesande was standing on the stage, inspecting the wooden swords and wax spear heads used for martial arts competitions. He looked down after hearing the question, his face turned black and he said angrily:

"It's you again! Are our generals fighting to make money for you to watch monkey shows? Get out of here!"

When the man heard this, he was so frightened that he shrank back from the crowd. As he shrank, his eyes flashed with fear, and he muttered:

"Why are you so proud? Sooner or later, the Xianbei gentlemen will beat the shit out of you."

Although the person in charge of getting people to place bets was a Han Chinese, there was a Xianbei person in charge behind him.

It is true that he first thought of such a way to make money at first, but before he could make any money, he was commandeered by "Master Xianbei" and his fellow Shi'er...

After being scolded by Kesande, he turned around and reported the situation to his employer...
Chapter completed!