Song Mu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, thinking that Li Dong knew that he was leaving. However, Song Mu still took a step forward, cupped his hands and said.
"Your Highness..."
"My lord, please don't call me this now. My father gave me a nickname, Cheng Lin. If you don't mind, you can call me this from now on."
Song Mu shook his head slightly and said slowly at this moment.
"Your Highness, I'm used to being called like this. If I change it temporarily, I won't be used to it."
After hearing this, Li Dong seemed to have a daze on his face, his expression was slightly touched, and he nodded lightly.
"Then just follow your wishes."
Saying this, Li Dong also stood up. He looked up at the main hall and sighed silently.
"I will be leaving here soon. I don't think I will come here again after I come here."
Li Dong's words were full of sadness. Song Mu immediately looked up at the other party, confused, but Li Dong had already continued.
"I was supposed to observe mourning for my father for three years, but..."
Li Dong shook his head slightly, his face full of loneliness.
"Some people don't want me to stay in Chang'an and want me to leave far away."
Song Mu was silent, it turned out that the farewell Li Dong said was that he also wanted to leave Chang'an.
And who among them is naturally self-evident.
At this moment, Song Mu's eyes slowly fell on the painting in his hand. There was a bit of hesitation on his face, but he still took a deep breath and handed over the thing in his hand.
"Your Highness, I didn't expect to see such a difference. I just now know the reason for this thing."
From Li Dong's perspective, Song Mu had already handed the thing in his hand to the other party. Li Dong reached for the scroll and unfolded it in front of Song Mu.
After seeing what was above clearly, Li Dong's expression paused for a moment.
He seemed slightly unhappy, but at this moment Li Dong just looked up at Song Mu and asked in a deep voice.
"This thing...was it given to me by Your Majesty?"
Song Mu nodded, and Li Dong smiled softly, but the look on his face seemed to be a little relieved. At this moment, he carefully rolled it up and placed it on the table aside with great solemnity.
"That's fine. This is your true work. I rarely keep it, but I want you to part with it."
Song Mu saw Li Dong's face was calm and lowered his eyes slightly at this moment, thinking that Li Dong might have a better understanding of this matter.
But Song Mu really didn't know where to explain it, so he just raised his hands and said.
"In the future, Your Highness, why not become a carefree scholar, see the mountains and rivers of the literary dynasty, and leave a few beautiful articles for the world, which is also beautiful."
Li Dong nodded slightly.
"Yes, I have this plan too. I have been trapped in Chang'an for decades, but it's going to open my eyes."
As Li Dong said this, he looked at Song Mu again and asked immediately.
"Then what will happen to you in the future? Will you continue to teach the royal family here, or will you...have other high-level jobs?"
Song Mu smiled calmly, then raised his hands and said.
"Your Highness, actually I came here this time to say goodbye to Your Highness."
Li Dong was stunned when he heard this. Apparently he didn't understand the meaning. Song Mu just explained calmly.
"Today I have submitted my resignation to His Majesty, and I am ready to return home in glory."
Li Dong's face was stunned when he heard this, and he said quite puzzled at this moment.
"Sir, why are you doing this? You are in your prime, it is a good time to contribute to the Wen Dynasty."
Song Mu looked up at him, their eyes met, and Li Dong seemed to understand what Song Mu meant.
"My lord...are you unwilling to serve His Majesty?"
"It's true that Song only knows how to read. He may not be able to achieve anything in this court."
Song Mu explained a few words calmly, and Li Dong's face gradually calmed down, but the look he looked at Song Mu seemed a little different.
"Sir, if I have the opportunity to go to Jiangnan West Road in the future, I will definitely take a closer look to see what kind of place has produced the world's most talented people like you."
Song Mu smiled and raised his hands to Li Dong, said a few words, and then said goodbye.
But at this moment, I feel a little reluctant to say goodbye.
"Your Highness, maybe one day we will meet each other after all."
"Then let's have a drink and talk together and reminisce about the past."
Song Mu saluted respectfully towards Li Dong, then raised his eyes to look at the East Palace, and slowly walked out of the imperial city.
Soon, Song Mu's resignation was approved by Li Mo'er.
This matter spread instantly in the court, causing a lot of discussion, and the news immediately spread to Chang'an.
Countless people had heard the news that Song Mu was leaving, and while they were feeling regretful, they could not help but speculate about it. Especially the students, who were even more saddened by this, felt that the Wen Dynasty had missed such a good talent.
Even at this time, many people realized that Song Mu already had a good status in the official circles of the Wen Dynasty.
Many officials who were close to Song Mu came to persuade him, but Song Mu refused calmly. Even Song Mu's friends couldn't understand why Song Mu wanted to retreat at this moment.
Only Song Mu understood best why he did what he did.
He was indeed tired of all this, and during that battle, Song Mu felt the desire for strength for the first time in a long time.
Living in Chang'an, he seems to be able to control the affairs of the world and is admired and respected by thousands of people.
But Song Mu was still a chess piece, and when he didn't have enough strength to grow up, he was still at the mercy of others.
In the future, we must make further progress in strength. On that day, not to mention making a comeback, we can at least become a person like Xiang Daru, with few constraints.
The day of departure has finally arrived.
On this day, Song Mu's family had packed up, and two carriages stopped at the city gate. Song Mu got off the carriage and led his family to say goodbye to the visitors.
Old friends Tan Weiyi and Xu Yuncai, as well as Kong Zong and Sun Fang who stayed in Chang'an to continue their studies, have all arrived.
Even many students one after another knew about Song Mu's departure and came to see him off.
The past seemed to be still in front of his eyes, but Song Mu felt much calmer today.
"Brother Jing Zhao, I'm leaving now, but I don't know when we can see each other again."
"Perhaps we will go to Jiangnan West Road to find you by then."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Tan Weiyi looked a little tired and talked to Song Mu, this time he cupped his hands and said softly again.
"His Royal Highness went to the imperial mausoleum to express condolences. He said that he would definitely look for you someday and asked you to take care of yourself."
Song Mu nodded with a smile, said a few words to Tan Wei and others, drank the practice wine, and handed over to everyone.
"Everyone, the day will come. When we meet again one day, we will all be pillars of the Wen Dynasty. Take care!"
Everyone said goodbye one after another and watched Song Mu's family board the carriage and head towards the Baoshan Great Wall.
On the carriage, Song Mu sighed after a long absence. At this moment, Gu Qingqing, who was sitting next to him, just stretched out a hand to shake Song Mu's hand, with a gentle look on his face.
Looking at each other in silence, Song Mu just opened the curtain slightly and looked out the window.
The carriage went all the way out of Zhuque Pass and crossed the Yellow River. Chang'an was getting farther and farther away.
On this day, Song Mu and others had not been traveling on the official road for long when the carriage suddenly stopped. Song Mu was in the carriage with his eyes closed to rest, and he opened his eyes immediately.
"Father, there are two carriages blocking the way ahead."
Song Huaitong opened the curtain and spoke to Song Mu. Song Mu also stood up at this moment, got out of the carriage and looked forward.
Two large carriages stopped on the official road, and at this moment, a person got out of them.
Song Mu saw clearly who was coming, but was suddenly startled.
"Your Highness, why is it you?"
The person who came was actually Li Dong, now wearing plain clothes. Hearing Song Mu's words, he hurried forward.
"Master Song, I heard that you had already set off, so I hurriedly and slowly caught up with you."
Song Mu looked surprised when he saw the other party, while Li Dong suddenly took a step back and then knelt down towards Song Mu.
"Your Highness must not..."
"Sir, you taught me in the East Palace for a long time and helped me a lot."
"While in the imperial mausoleum, I had this idea in my mind. Li Dong hopes to follow you to the land south of the Yangtze River."
"In this life, I only hope to read the books of saints and sages, and read all over the world with the adults, pursuing Confucianism and Taoism."
Li Dong's voice was extremely calm. At this moment, Song Mu looked moved when he saw Li Dong kneeling on the ground.
Song Mu nodded lightly and helped Li Dong up.
"Since His Highness is willing to join me, from now on, we will become friends with each other, read all over the world, and pursue Confucianism and Taoism."
Li Dong raised his head and looked at Song Mu, his eyes moved.
The carriage headed south, crossing thousands of mountains and rivers. At the same time, the new emperor issued another edict, announcing that the Wen Dynasty would establish a prince. He would be selected from the Li family. His name was hidden in the Liangyi Palace, and he would be revealed again when the empress abdicated.
name.
The imperial edict suddenly came out, and all the civil and military officials in the dynasty spoke of the sageness of heaven, and people's hearts began to feel stable.