"Reflecting on the past, a sudden epiphany brought the realization that none were more virtuous and wise than the Saintly Crown Prince. Yet Xu Fang, devoid of virtue, caused the nation to lose its worthy heir."
"I beg forgiveness from the heavens and dissect my heart and liver in penance!"
Xu Fang, in front of the Blue Stone Palace, had no idea how quickly this matter was spreading.
As he uttered his last eight words, he shifted from a prostrate position to kneeling.
Then, taking out a dagger, with tears streaming down his face, he slit open his body and cut out his own heart and liver!
He disemboweled himself to demonstrate the sincerity of his heart.
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The once-a-year grand scene of maple and evening mist was in full bloom.
Sitting in the Xiaman villa were all the prestigious figures of Linzi.
Among them, Qing Xi, the leader of the Jubao Business Association, and Li Zhengshu, a great scholar from the Shimen Li Clan, were particularly perceptive and alert.
