amaotonovel Chapter 124 The Little Rhinoceros Who Relies on His Father's Connection, Bo Zhao's Dream,
Chapter 124 The Little Rhinoceros Who Relies on His Father's Connection, Bo Zhao's Dream,
The next morning, Sizi ran to see her father and went to his bedside.
Li Zhi sat up in the dim light of dawn, his gaze vacant, as if he had not yet woken from a dream.
He turned to look at An Ding Si beside him, his eyes filled with contemplation:
“You know what, An Ding, I had a dream. You are A Ye’s eldest daughter, and you look just like my lovely little sister Mingda.”
What kind of dream is that?
He paused, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, "An Ding not only looks like her, but you also understand celestial phenomena like she does, as if you have an innate wisdom."
An Ding Si couldn't help but chuckle. As she tidied the bedding on the bed, she looked up at Li Zhi:
"What?! I'm actually my father's eldest daughter?! I'd better watch out!! History says I never lived past one year old..."
Li Zhi smiled and shook his head:
"No, you're so quick-witted and intelligent, and your parents are so strong-willed. Those lies are just for the public to see. As long as you don't mind, you'll have your own unique charm."
After saying that, he slowly stood up, as if he had remembered something. "However, perhaps dreams really can change some things."
Li Zhi had a dream: (Bo Zhao, Empress Dowager Bo's younger brother from the same mother, and Emperor Wen of Han's maternal uncle.)
Bo Ji: Zhao'er, I heard you've been appointed as a court official. This is a great opportunity, so you must do your best.
Bo Zhao: Mother, I will certainly live up to your expectations and will do my best to serve the country.
(A few years later)
Bo Ji: Zhao'er, now you will come with me to the Dai Kingdom. You must continue to assist Heng'er well.
Bo Zhao: Mother, rest assured, I will do my best to assist my brother and serve the country loyally.
(Liu Heng hesitated about whether to ascend the throne)
Bo Zhao: Nephew, Lord Zhou Bo has explained the situation in detail. The situation in the court is now stable, so you don't need to worry.
Liu Heng (fourth son of Emperor Gaozu of Han, mother was Consort Bo): Since that's the case, then I'm relieved. Uncle Zhao'er, I owe you a lot for this trip to the capital.
(Zhou Bo was imprisoned)
Bo Zhao: Your Majesty, Lord Zhou Bo is a loyal minister. He has no intention of rebelling. Please save him.
Empress Dowager Bo: Zhao'er, I know your feelings, I will find a way to save him.
(Bo Zhao wrote a letter to Liu Chang)
Bo Zhao: Liu Chang, if you continue to act recklessly, you may face unforeseen circumstances. I will use the examples of Guan Shu and Cai Shu from the early Zhou Dynasty to give you pause for thought.
Liu Chang (the youngest son of Emperor Gaozu of Han (Liu Bang), half-brother of Emperor Wen of Han (Liu Heng), mother Zhao Ji; a prince in the early Western Han Dynasty):
Bo Zhao, are you lecturing me? I'll take your words to heart.
(Bo Zhao was forced to commit suicide)
Bo Ji: Zhao'er, why did you have to go this far? How am I supposed to explain this to your deceased father?
Emperor Wen: I am deeply saddened by Bo Zhao's passing. I will personally handle his funeral arrangements to comfort his spirit in heaven...
An Ding Si was startled, his eyes widening in surprise:
"Wait, Father, isn't this the dream I had back then about the white hada that was given to Uncle Sun Wuji to die?!"
She stared at Li Zhi with an expression of "the truth has come to light," her mouth slightly open, as if she had seen the true face of fate.
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, seemingly startled, and quickly put the teacup he was holding on the table:
"You... what did you say? What 'white hada scarf for the death of one's uncle'? Are your dreams this terrifying?!"
An Ding Si rolled her eyes and reached out to pinch her chin:
"It was that dream. A white hada scarf swayed, foreshadowing a three-foot-long white silk ribbon. I saw many people getting caught up in some kind of palace struggle, and the result... well, killing my uncle wasn't the only thing. Anyway, there were many unspeakable details."
However, the dream ended with Mother unexpectedly becoming the 'key figure'.
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi's face turned ashen...
(Shortly afterward)
An Ding Si leaned against the pillar with a smug look on her face, glancing at her brother Zi An with a sly smile on her lips:
"Brother Zi'an, do you know that with the change of the Xianqing reign title, the struggle for imperial power can be considered a victory in the first stage?"
"That is."
"Hehe, I'm alright. I just transmigrated directly into the An Ding Si. Otherwise, I would have had to change my name from Yong Hui Si to Xian Qing Si! Tell me, if I were called 'Xian Qing Si,' could I say that I was the 'Xian' in 'Xian He Hao Ji Shi' (meaning 'illustrious for a long time')?"
Brother Zi'an chuckled: "You wish! I never thought you'd have so many opportunities to change your name over the years."
An Ding Si looked like he was "I'm so awesome":
"You know what, thank God, the existence of the word 'stability' is like a huge 'safety guarantee' for my whole life."
If I were named 'Xianqing' or 'Yonghui', my name would sound like a farce.
Who knew that all that effort those emperors put into those reign titles would make my word 'stability' seem so much more secure!
Brother Zi'an joked:
"You're quite proud of yourself, aren't you? All the emperors are your fathers. Haha, but the name 'An Ding Si' is indeed stable, so stable that just hearing it makes you want to lie down and relax..."
An Ding Si laughed heartily:
"That's right! Just look at how 'stable' our names sound. But think about it, for people like us who are born into royalty, changing the reign title all the time is practically a matter of 'relying on one's father'!"
When I first time-traveled, my mother was Empress Zhangsun and my father was Li Shimin.
Do you think that just because your parents are powerful, your life is destined to be 'stable'?
Brother Zi'an nodded: "That's true. It all comes down to who has the best parents. If the first generation has strong parents, the second generation will never lack status."
An Ding Si couldn't help but laugh:
"When I time travel again, my dad will become Emperor Gaozong of Tang, and my mom will become Empress Wu Zetian! We'll still be incredibly powerful!"
Brother Zi'an smiled bitterly:
"Wow, this guy is so powerful! So amazing! Other people can only rely on one father! But you, number one and number two, are all emperors!"
An Ding Si looked smug:
"That's right! Let's see who dares to mess with me now!! You know, a name may seem insignificant, but it can be very useful in crucial moments! So, my 'stable' aura is something I earned from being an emperor or empress; no one else can get it even if they wanted to!"
Brother Zi'an shrugged: "Alright, alright, you're the epitome of a 'born winner,' no one can beat you!"
An Ding Si smiled and stared at Brother Zi An for a while:
"Of course! I'm 'stable' to the core, how could I not be awesome?!"
By the way, Brother Zi'an, you said that Le Yanwei reminded Second Father Li Zhi not to overturn Liu Ji's case because it was the late Emperor's First Father who convicted him?
"Yes, your second father, Li Zhi, has now seen through Le Yanwei's stance."
An Ding Si played with the jade pendant in her hand while looking at her brother Zi An with curiosity in her eyes:
Do you know who Le Yanwei is?
Brother Zi'an leaned leisurely against the pillar, reached out and rubbed his temples, and said with a light laugh:
“Le Yanwei? That’s a good question. He’s the ‘honest man’ from Chang’an, whose courtesy name is Degui. He’s been a censor since the first year of Xianqing’s reign. He has nothing to do with us, but he’s always been very ‘proper’.”
As he spoke, he gently swirled the wine in his glass, seemingly deep in thought about Le Yanwei's matter.
An Ding Si pouted, crossed her arms, and began to swing her little feet:
"What is his opinion on Liu Ji's wrongful conviction? Does he think Liu Ji was wronged?"
Brother Zi'an chuckled softly, sat up straight, his brows furrowed slightly, and began to recall that period of history again:
"Oh my, your question tells us whether Le Yanwei is a tough nut to crack or not."
Liu Ji's son went to him to seek redress, but he didn't readily agree, feeling that Liu Ji wasn't wronged, but rather had brought it upon himself, and shouldn't be exonerated lightly. However, this did offer a way out for Chu Suiliang, who had been trying to overthrow the old officials!
He waved his hand gently, and Xiao Si remembered that scene right before her eyes.
An Ding Si put his hands on his hips and couldn't help but laugh:
"Haha, that sounds like an official who doesn't like to 'flatter' and 'can't see through the ulterior motives,' how interesting!"
She couldn't help but take two steps forward, getting even closer to the chubby boy.
Brother Zi'an's eyes flashed, and he helped the baby up:
"Haha, that's right, this Le Yanwei is truly a 'straightforward and outspoken' person, daring to offer advice to Emperor Gaozong!"
This man was a man of principle; he was later promoted to Dongtai Sheren, becoming increasingly favored and rising through the ranks rapidly. However, he was also outspoken and dared to speak the truth.
Brother Zi'an sat down, took a sip of wine, and seemed to greatly appreciate Le Yanwei's straightforwardness.
An Ding Si stroked his chin, stopped in his tracks, turned around, and raised an eyebrow:
"Wow, how many times has his official rank changed? Can we create a 'promotion' template for him too?!"
Brother Zi'an smiled slightly and shook his head:
"The official positions are like turning the pages of a book. In my early years, I was promoted to Right Protector of the Crown Prince and Inspector of the Western Secretariat, and then I was promoted to Prime Minister."
However, he wasn't the kind of person who would 'sit and wait for a promotion'. In fact, he was 'dismissed' the following year and replaced by the Grand Censor.
It's really quite bizarre that he couldn't succeed as prime minister and then switched to being the chief justice.
Later, he was promoted to Imperial Censor, and as he rose through the ranks, his mindset seemed to become more 'calm'.
As he spoke, he made a "helpless" gesture, as if he were reminiscing about the complex changes in officialdom.
An Dingsi shook her hair forcefully and chuckled:
"Wow, being the Grand Censor is really a great choice for a 'career change'!"
However, judging from what you've said, he seems to be finding his own rhythm in the officialdom.
She raised her chin, rubbed it gently, and made a "I see" expression.
Brother Zi'an nodded:
"Yes, it has its own rhythm."
Then, he passed away in the third year of the Shangyuan era, finally able to 'enjoy his later years in peace.' After his death, the emperor did not forget him, posthumously granting him the title of Governor of Qizhou, much like a 'retired senior advisor,' meaning he wasn't idle even in death."
He shrugged and smiled with a touch of wistfulness.
An Ding Si tilted its head back and squinted slightly:
"Haha, he's never idle even after he's dead. It feels like he's been 'working overtime' his whole life."
Her smile held a hint of mischief as she asked, "And what about his son? Doesn't his son also have quite the 'bloodline'?"
Brother Zi'an smiled and nodded:
"You mean Le Sihui? His son is quite impressive. He holds a high-ranking official position and became the Vice Minister of the Imperial Secretariat during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian."
Unfortunately, this son could not escape the cruel tricks of fate and was ultimately killed by the 'cruel official'.
To put it bluntly, not every family and every member can live a long and peaceful life!
He sighed as he said this, a hint of regret in his eyes.
An Ding Si chuckled softly, walked over and sat down next to Brother Zi An, leaning against his shoulder:
"It's true that fate is unpredictable. It sounds like Le Yanwei's life has been quite 'twisting'!"