The moment he put the sword across his neck, Liu Changxi thought a lot in his heart.

How difficult this decision is, Liu Changxi knows very well in his heart. As the crown prince, it is not easy to give up the throne, and giving up the throne means that he will stay away from Luojing for the rest of his life, away from the center of power, maybe he will be assigned to some remote area, and he will be strictly guarded at all times, and he will live like a prisoner for the rest of his life, and even his spiritual freedom will be completely lost.

Of course, Liu Changxi doesn't want to die, but instead of living aimlessly like the walking dead, sometimes death is an easier choice.

Instead of hoping for some illusory miracles, it is better to generously admit defeat.

Just as Liu Changxi's sword blade cut through the skin on his neck, the cold touch didn't last long, and Liu Changxi felt that his sword could no longer move forward no matter what.

"Li, what are you doing here?" Of course Liu Changxi knew what was going on, the sword in his hand was trembling violently, no matter how hard he tried, it was impossible for him to defeat Li, who had cultivated to an extremely high level.

Rei didn't answer, but the strength coming from the sword had fully demonstrated her determination.

She didn't want Liu Changxi to die.

"I've made up my mind, Li, now that the big picture is decided, there will be no more bloodshed and sacrifices. Liu Changxi sighed and persuaded helplessly.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, even if this is the case, you don't need to kill yourself!" Li Mu, the right minister on the side, stepped forward and spoke.

Li Mu looked at the prince at this time, and couldn't help but sigh for a while.

For Li Mu, he watched Liu Changxi grow up, and in the process of getting along before, he also saw the shadow of the amazing and brilliant eldest princess who was loyal to him in Liu Changxi's body countless times.

Liu Changxi and Liu Lingxi have many similarities, which Li Mu knows better than anyone. It is precisely because of the recognition of Liu Changxi's talent that Li Mu is willing to do his best to help him ascend to the throne, which can be regarded as a regret in his heart back then.

But Li Mu himself never expected that one day the eldest princess would stand on opposite sides with the crown prince and fight each other for the throne.

Needless to say, the eldest princess's talent was already admired by Li Mu from the bottom of his heart. But Liu Changxi is like Li Mu's own student, in the process of Liu Changxi's growth, Li Mu has been trying to instill many of the eldest princess's ideas to him, hoping that he can inherit the mantle of the eldest princess and be a wise monarch who blesses the world.

It wasn't until today that Li Mu understood that some choices in the world were more difficult than simply living or dying.

Fortunately, the eldest princess has basically controlled the situation today, and the two have already divided the winners and losers, and they no longer need to bear the burden of choice.

In this case, saving Liu Changxi's life has become a top priority at the moment.

"Master Li Mu, don't you still understand the situation in front of you? Or do you think that it is more valuable to live without being humiliated and free than to die?" Liu Changxi said in an indifferent tone.

"No, Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is kind-hearted, and she is also a blood relative to you, so she will not do such a decisive thing. Today is over, and there should be no more bloodshed. ”

"Mr. Li Mu, you have always taught me the importance of the emperor's heart, the most important of which is to have a rationality like ice, do you really think that a person like the eldest princess, who is called the most emperor, will be kind-hearted?"

"Kindness is worthless before righteousness, and if she is an emperor, if she doesn't even have the ruthlessness to cut the grass and eradicate the roots, she is not worthy of being called the new empress. ”

"You're right. Lingxi responded directly, "As the true emperor of Tunan, I will definitely not let you down, you can go with confidence." ”

Wang Shi on the side couldn't help but look at the expression on Lingxi's face at this time, wanting to see if Lingxi's eyes were still unbearable or hesitant.

No, in the depths of the ocean, there was only the silence of the sky, and there seemed to be a approaching storm hiding and dormant in the depths of the eyes.

"It seems that there is really no need to worry about her anymore. Master Wang's heart was half relieved, half bitter.

"Your Royal Highness the eldest princess!" Li Mu obviously didn't expect Liu Lingxi to reply like this, which was a little different from the eldest princess in his impression. The former eldest princess cherished the world and was always as warm as a spring breeze to her subjects, as long as she stayed with her, it was like bathing in light. There is definitely no such awe-inspiring and ruthless as Fang Cai.

"After you die, there will be no beautiful state funeral, and there will be no announcement to the world, I will let you and your father who committed heinous sins sleep forever in the deviation of the imperial tomb, which is already the greatest mercy and favor to you. Liu Lingxi continued, saying the most ruthless words in the most casual tone.

"Then I will thank the imperial aunt for her great favor in advance!" Liu Changxi's face once again showed the signature smile he had always had, and then he moved the trembling sword towards his neck little by little.

"Let it go, Leigh, and listen to me. Liu Changxi's commanding words whispered from between his teeth made the maid who had been with him for many years almost subconsciously comply. The strength of resistance in his hands is still undiminished, but his determination not to let Liu Changxi die is no longer as rock-solid as before.

It's just because Li saw a trace of longing in Liu Changxi's eyes, a trace of purity that she hadn't seen for a long time.

The desire to die is also the desire for freedom and liberation.

As long as the blade is cut off, this poor man who has left his mother since he was a child, who has been oppressed and bullied by various forces in the palace, and who is immersed in the fear of death all day long, can be completely liberated.

As long as the blade is cut off, this poor man who has always had to pursue greater power in order to protect himself, and finally became the prince, but has always taken the welfare of the people as his own responsibility, and has shouldered too many burdens, he can completely unload the burden that has been pressing on his heart.

As long as the blade is cut off, this kind person who saved himself from being unconscious in that heavy snow, saying that he was accompanied by a personal maid, but in fact he has always regarded himself as his own sister, will not have to be treated humiliatingly, and will be imprisoned for life, until death, he will always retain his pride and dignity.

Liu Changxi couldn't see Li's figure, but he could feel that Li was watching him at this time, struggling with the contradictions, grievances, entanglements and pain in his heart.

So Liu Changxi returned with a warm smile.

Not as a prince, but as a brother-like existence who has depended on each other for many years.

"Let it go. ”