Chapter Seventy-eight I only wish to stand beside thee (II)
Word Number:196
Author:一曲雨霖铃
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Release Time:2025-09-28
He said: Sorrow comes, so one drinks two thousand measures of wine; Cold ashes rekindle, life stirs amidst the chill. After drinking, Lord Shan can still ride a horse, A truly graceful and virtuous host. It is told that Xiao Zhizhong, Xin Tifei, and others had submitted memorials one after another, yet all in vain, their hearts gradually chilled, and they found themselves at a loss. They gathered together, and Xiao Zhizhong first spoke: “Today’s matters arise from our loyal counsel; let us all examine them carefully, so as to devise a thorough plan.” Xin Tifei said: “Now, the Empress holds sway over the court, and treacherous men rise, wreaking havoc; our remonstrances cannot reach His Majesty’s eyes.” After much thought, they had no solution, and Xin Tifei resolved not to meet Princess Taiping again. Yet Xiao Zhizhong said: “The Three Departments once thought similarly, but Princess Taiping had refused them. How do you know she will not change her mind now?” Xin Tifei replied: “I do not know; at this moment, as we have no means, why not make the dead horse live?” The others, hearing this plan, considered it better than w