When People Are Killed, They Die

"Heh heh... If that is the case, then Zhen can continue being the Son of Heaven of Great Song!"

Seeing Verdant Green Maiden remain silent, Zhao Guangyi continued.

He stepped forward a few paces, straightened his robes, and said, "These past eight or nine years, Zhen has not done a poor job as Emperor! Though I cannot compare to Great Ancestor's iron horses and golden spears, Zhen is not some muddleheaded ruler either!"

"If Zhen can rule the realm for a long time, would that not be wonderful?"

Zhao Guangyi smiled.

Verdant Green Maiden looked at him and smiled as well.

"..."

"Really?"

"Absolutely true!"

Hearing Verdant Green Maiden's words, Zhao Guangyi thought there was hope and grew even more excited.

Verdant Green Maiden looked at him, her smile widening and widening.

"Zhao Guangyi!"

"Zhen is here."

Zhao Guangyi immediately answered.

Verdant Green Maiden said, "You are dreaming far too beautifully!"

"How many people in this world seek longevity?"

"Since ancient times, there have been countless emperors. One after another, they threw themselves onto the road to longevity, yet not a single one succeeded!"

"On the path of seeking longevity, all you want is to enjoy the supreme authority of this realm for a long, long time!"

As soon as Verdant Green Maiden spoke those words, Zhao Guangyi's expression changed.

"This..."

"To seek longevity solely for longevity's sake is to never obtain it."

Verdant Green Maiden continued.

To put it plainly, Heaven looked at nothing more than your purpose.

If you sought longevity in order to indulge yourself, then you had no chance at all. But if you did not seek longevity for its own sake, but to aid the common people, aid the world, and save the people, then perhaps there might be the slightest chance. Nothing in this