bullyxtreme Chapter 294 Advice
Chapter 294 Advice
Returning to the courtyard of the Imperial Master's Mansion with its carved beams and painted buildings and a long history of ancient charm, Luo Shu waved his sleeves lightly, signaling the servants beside him to prepare clean clothes and bath water for Bo Yikao.
Upon hearing this, the attendant immediately took orders and left, taking Bo Yikao with him to rest.
After a long time, Bo Yikao changed into clean clothes and came to the main hall.
He walked slowly towards the main hall, each step seemed so calm and unhurried, as if he was a handsome man walking out of a painting.
Inside the main hall, Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao were sitting opposite each other drinking tea. The aroma of tea wafted in the air. The two of them were whispering and smiling at each other from time to time. The atmosphere was harmonious and elegant.
Seeing Bo Yikao coming in, a gentle smile flashed in Luo Shu's eyes. He gently put down the teacup in his hand and motioned Bo Yikao to come in.
When Bo Yikao walked into the main hall, he bowed to Luo Shu, saluted respectfully, and said gratefully:
"Thank you for your care, Imperial Master. Bo Yikao will never forget you. If it weren't for your help, I would still be in prison, unable to be freed."
Hearing this, Luo Shu nodded slightly. He looked at Bo Yikao, who had changed into clean clothes and looked elegant and graceful, and secretly sighed in his heart:
"As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. When Bo Yikao was in the dungeon, he was ragged and his eyes were dull. Now, he looks like a handsome young man."
Then, Luo Shu stood up, walked to Bo Yikao, gently helped him up, and said slowly:
"Bo Yikao, you are welcome. I saved you because I felt pity for your innocent suffering."
"Secondly, I hope you can stop your father Ji Chang from going astray."
Bo Yikao was startled when he heard this. He looked up at Luo Shu, a complex expression flashed in his eyes, and he said solemnly:
"Bo Yikao understands. Imperial Master, please rest assured that I will do my best to comfort my father and make him surrender."
He paused, hesitated for a moment, and continued:
"It's just that my father has a strong personality. Once he has made up his mind, it is difficult for him to turn back. Although I want to persuade him, I don't know where to start."
Luo Shu smiled slightly, that smile contained both encouragement and trust:
"Bo Yikao, you don't need to worry too much. Although your father has a strong character, he is not an unreasonable person."
"The key is to use the right method, to move people with emotion and convince them with reason."
"You have to make him understand that Dashang is full of talented people and has a vast territory with abundant resources. It is definitely not something that your Xiqi can compete with."
When Bo Yikao heard this, his mind suddenly became clear, as if a ray of light had penetrated the fog and illuminated his way forward.
He looked up at Luo Shu, his eyes flashing with unprecedented firmness and determination:
"Please rest assured, Imperial Master. Bo Yikao will definitely live up to your expectations. I will do my best to comfort my father and make him understand the interests involved."
"If possible, I will ask him to give up the idea of being an enemy of Da Shang and seek ways to coexist peacefully."
Hearing this, Luo Shu nodded with satisfaction, a smile on his face, and continued:
"Bo Yikao, remember, no matter what the result is, you have fulfilled your responsibility."
"As for the fate of your father Ji Chang, that will be decided by the king. But I can assure you that as long as you Xiqi sincerely surrender, the king will be magnanimous and give you a lenient sentence."
When Bo Yikao heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart. He looked at Luo Shu with gratitude, then bowed deeply to show his respect:
"Thank you for your guidance, Master. Bo Yikao is grateful. I will keep your words in mind and try to put them into practice."
After saying this, Bo Yikao paused, but seemed to remember something. He looked up at Luo Shu, hesitated for a moment and then said:
"Master, there is one more thing I need to ask you. If my father fails to listen to my advice and insists on being an enemy of the Shang Dynasty, what should I do?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu's eyes were deep, as if he could see into the future. After pondering for a moment, he said:
"Bo Yikao, you need to understand that everyone has their own choices and destiny. The same is true for your father Ji Chang."
"If he insists on taking that path of no return, then you can only respect his decision and do your best to protect you and the people of Xiqi."
"But please remember, no matter when and where, you must uphold justice and conscience, and never sacrifice the lives of innocent people for your own selfish interests."
After hearing what Luo Shu said, Bo Yikao felt unwilling but had no choice but to accept it.
"By the way, Bo Yikao, when I was on the battlefield between the two armies, I learned that your father Ji Chang was in poor health and might no longer be in charge of military affairs."
"Because, when you were imprisoned, your father Ji Chang mistakenly believed that you were dead. Therefore, your father may have asked your younger brother Ji Fa to handle military affairs, or even be the next heir."
When Bo Yikao heard Luo Shu's words, a hint of depth flashed in his eyes.
Especially when he heard Jifa's name, he could clearly feel a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.
Because when he was imprisoned, someone would come to analyze with him every day Jifa's hidden murderous intentions towards him.
At first, Bo Yikao naturally didn't believe it, but as time went by and he heard it many times, it naturally left a mark in his heart.
In addition, the white-faced monkey's attack on the king had many flaws, which made Bo Yikao suspicious. Especially, the white-faced monkey was sent by Ji Fa.
If the white-faced ape was controlled by someone, it would be him who would be attacked. If anything happened to him, the one who would benefit would naturally be Ji Fa.
"Jifa...he is indeed a capable brother."
Bo Yikao's voice was a little hoarse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of his heart.
He opened his eyes, his gaze was as sharp as a torch, but the murderous intent had quietly faded away, replaced by a deeper thought.
Upon hearing this, Luo Shu nodded slightly, with a hint of deep meaning flashing in his eyes. He naturally knew what Bo Yikao was thinking, and this was exactly what he wanted to see.
After all, nothing is more despairing than brothers turning against each other.
"Well, Bo Yikao, you have been suffering in this dark place for a long time. You need to get the rest you deserve both physically and mentally."
Luo Shu's voice was gentle and powerful, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, which instantly melted the ice in Bo Yikao's heart.
"Now, go and adjust your physical condition and have a good rest. Afterwards, I will send someone to send you back to where your father is."
When Bo Yikao heard this, a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes, followed by deep gratitude.
He nodded slowly, his voice slightly hoarse but full of sincerity:
"Yes, thank you for your consideration, Master Imperial Master. I...I really need to have a good rest."
"Go ahead, I'll have someone take you down."
Luo Shu gently patted Bo Yikao's shoulder. The weight was not only physical contact, but also spiritual comfort and encouragement.
A warm current surged in Bo Yikao's heart. He bowed deeply again, his voice choking with sobs:
"Thank you, Master Imperial Master. I will never forget your kindness. I...I will go and rest now and wait for your arrangements."
After saying this, Bo Yikao turned around and was about to leave, but he seemed to remember something. He stopped and looked back at Luo Shu, his eyes flashing with determination and resolve:
"Master Imperial Master, after I recover, I will do my best to accomplish something for Xiqi, my father, and myself, and live up to your expectations and kindness."