In the capital of the Tang Dynasty, the Prime Minister's Mansion outside the west gate of the Imperial Palace. The gatehouse is made of the finest mahogany, and it is very magnificent. The three words "Prime Minister's Mansion" written on the plaque are the emperor's imperial pen, which is vigorous and powerful, neat and upright. Only one building is extraordinarily luxurious, generous and magnificent, and the emperor's attention to this prime minister can be imagined.

Although it was late at night, at midnight, the prime minister's mansion was still brightly lit, and the sound of talking, laughing, singing and dancing was endless, and it was very lively. It turned out that today was the 45th birthday of the prime minister, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty came to celebrate, sending all kinds of rare calligraphy, paintings and jade ornaments. At this time, on the stage, the troupe was vigorously performing the best repertoire, and the officials were drinking and talking happily under the stage, without feeling the impending danger at all.

The prime minister sitting in the main seat was dressed in a blue cloth robe, although the style was not old but not very new, simple and gorgeous. A square face, with straight eyebrows, and deep eyes revealing profound knowledge. This face is exactly the same as Xue Huai, who designed to frame Song Taimin to death ten years ago. It turned out that Xue Huai was well-informed and strategic, and was promoted three times in the past ten years, and finally became the most powerful prime minister who led the ministers. He was very sorry and blamed himself for the mistakes he had made, and his conscience was always disturbed.

But time can wash away all the past, even memories, a relationship will cease to exist, and a new cause will begin in an instant. Dependent arising voidness, emptiness also gives birth to fate, and the cycle is endless. Everything that exists, including life, thoughts, and things, will usher in the moment of extinction, and after disappearance, it will be revived, and the cycle will repeat itself. The busyness of life and the various trivial things that happen every day make Xue Huai gradually forget that he had killed a person at the beginning, and he no longer feels guilty or regretful. Now, ten years later, the past should have been blown away by the wind.

"When...... When ...... "The bell rings twice, the second is uglier." The song did not stop, the dance did not stop, the feast was still the same, and the officials were intoxicated, hoping that the prime minister's birthday banquet would never end. It's a pity that the more you look forward to it, the more disappointed you will be, how can there be a feast in the world that will not be dispersed?

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, the black fog is spreading, and the flowers and trees are all lifeless and withering in the place covered by the black fog. In the fog, there are negative emotions such as fear, cowardice, and uneasiness. People who can't face their hearts and don't have the courage to face the past will be lost in the fog, and it will "guide" you to the unknown world, like a puppet, being pulled and manipulated, not knowing where they are going, and the final destination is only a bleak tomb.

Xue Huai didn't know when he left his friends, his banquet, his mansion, and even the Tang border. He walked in the black fog, the deep darkness, the winding road, all the way on. Xue Huai didn't know where he was going or where the end was, but he didn't stop, and Xue Huai's face kept flashing in front of him the most painful figure in the abyss of memory that he had forgotten.

Memories can die and be renewed, but karma will follow forever, and the black nightmare that he has created will remain hidden in his heart and will never be forgotten until the moment when the karmic debt is paid off. Although it does not violate the natural law that there is a beginning and an end, when the imprint of sin is engraved on a person, it is difficult to erase it in this life.

Xue Huai stared at Song Taimin's figure in front of him, wanting to apologize and beg for his forgiveness, but found that he couldn't say a word. Song Taimin's face was pale, and he was not full of hatred when he looked at him, but said coldly: "Go anywhere with me, and I will forgive you when you get there." ”

When Xue Huai heard this, he seemed to have touched a glimmer of light, and he was overjoyed. The torment of conscience, the entangled obstacles, the indelible remorse, if it can disappear, he is willing to pay any price. Xue Huai nodded fiercely to Song Taimin, and when Song Taimin saw that he had his consent, he immediately turned around and went to the distance. Xue Huai resolutely followed, for fear that he would go wrong with him, and his pace became more and more rapid.

I don't know how long I have been walking, but Song Taemin's figure not far in front of him stopped. Xue Huai hurriedly ran forward and looked at Song Taimin for a long time. There was no emotion in Song Taimin's eyes, but the fear, pleading, and anxiety in Xue Huai's eyes were obvious.

The misty black fog dissipated at this moment, and the scene in front of him changed greatly. At the edge of the woods, beside the river, the water is murmuring, and the branches and leaves are swaying. The ripples and swaying leaves on the water are just like Xue Huai's state of mind at the moment.

Song Taimin suddenly laughed, smiled so naturally, and said quietly: "Xue Huai, what did you do wrong?" Xue Huai suddenly shook his whole body, this sentence kept echoing in his heart, what did I do wrong? Song Taimin continued: "You are determined to protect your family and defend the country, and you can't bear to let the people suffer when the war breaks out, and you are loyal, and it is righteous to persuade the emperor not to interfere with Moon Shadow Island and return its freedom." ”

After the Moon Shadow Island incident was over, Ming Zheng did not pursue it again, and Ren Yasukuni was established and strengthened, and the main factor was that Xue Huai's advice made him feel ashamed of the people of Moon Shadow.

"You have a point, and I never blame you. What makes you uneasy, regretful, and painful is the condemnation of your conscience. The forgiveness you need does not come from me, but from yourself. If you can't let go of the past, you won't have a new lease of life even if you pay off your debts. Xue Huai, I have never denied that you are a rare good minister. ”

After Song Taimin's words, his figure turned into a brilliance and dissipated. Xue Huai saw Song Taimin's departure, all the throbbing in his heart calmed down, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face. Xue Huai said slowly: "The deadline is approaching, if you can't let go, wouldn't you bring such evil thoughts to the next life?" "The past has become history, no matter how much you care, you can't change it, so why bother to cling to it? The cycle of cause and effect, retribution is unpleasant, and mistakes made will always pay a price. Instead of sinking into the whirlpool of the past and not extricating oneself, one should only think about how to make up for one's mistakes and how to seek forgiveness, but should face up to the mistakes made in the past, strive to correct oneself, let go of distractions, and move forward. Only in this way can we face it calmly when karmic retribution comes.

The illusion disappeared in front of Xue Huai's eyes, and what greeted him was an extremely strange place. The gold and jade houses and gemstone paving are quite similar to the scenes in the palace. Xue Huai immediately understood that this was the Yasukuni Imperial Palace, but there was no panic or fear in his heart. What should come will come, and if you run out of life, you will have to die. Xue Huai had an epiphany in the illusion, life and death were put aside early, and he did not resist the sudden "retribution", but faced it open-mindedly.

Sure enough, before Xue Huai could make any moves, dozens of guards appeared on all sides to surround him, and without saying anything, they tied him up and dragged him towards the cell.

In the inner courtyard of the palace, Li Zaixing was reading books in the study at the moment, when a guard suddenly broke in and informed him of the news of Xue Huai's capture. Li Zaixing nodded and said in a deep voice: "You must be guarded well, and you must not let him escape." If something goes wrong, come to me!"

Li Zaixing saw that the great event had been accomplished, and he was very happy in his heart, and ordered the civil and military officials to go to the Jinluan Palace to discuss matters. After the hundred officials arrived, Li Zaixing cleared his throat and said loudly: "Call Zhuqing here today, there is a matter to discuss. Today, I have captured the villain who designed to frame our hero, Song Taimin, who is insidious and cunning, and who is very deep in the city, and is now being held in prison by me. I wonder what Zhongqing thinks of his disposition?"

A military attache stood up and admonished: "According to the minister, that villain killed the patriarch of the first country, and he should be beheaded and executed." ”

At this time, another civil official standing in the back row stepped forward and said: "Isn't it too cheap to behead him, he killed our original leader." The hatred of the country and the family is not shared. In my opinion, when the five horses are divided. ”

There are obviously no Xuantian and Li Mengluan among the civil and military officials, but Song Zhendong, as the king of Ningchuan, is standing in the front row at this time. Li Zaixing raised a smile on his face and said, "I think it's very good to divide the corpses of the five horses! Zhendong, what do you think? Your father was tragically framed by this villain, and I will definitely make the decision for you now." ”

"Your Majesty, according to the will of the minister, then Xue Huai cannot be executed. Song Zhendong spoke, his voice deep and hoarse but very pleasant.

When Li Zaixing heard that Song Zhendong prevented him from executing Xue Huai, there was no fire in his heart, but he couldn't attack immediately, so he had to hold back his anger and said in a deep voice: "Then I want to listen to your high opinions." ”