Myths and Dharma, starting from Erlang Shen

Chapter 179 Don’t force me to whip you when I’m happiest

"It's the New Year's Eve, and everything should go smoothly, but I never thought that you, the noble ladies of the aristocratic families, would cause trouble for nothing. After I go back, I will cultivate my moral character, copy the Huangtian Dao Sutra ten times, and give it to the Ai family in a month."

After insulting Gu Shuangqin, the Queen Mother spoke to the other women who had fallen into trouble.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness." All the women who fell into the water felt bitter in their hearts when they heard the Queen Mother's punishment. Huangtian Dao Jing is a Taoist scripture written by the founding emperor of Da Qi. It has a total of 100,000 words and can be used for one month. Copying ten times, that is to say, they have to copy 30,000 words in one day, which will break their hands.

And that’s not the key. The key is that you can’t make a single mistake when copying the scriptures for the Queen Mother.

Otherwise, start over.

When they thought of that scene, the women couldn't help but show annoyance and sorrow in their eyes.

But even so, they still thanked them profusely. Firstly, the thunder and rain were a gift from God. Secondly, they were punished to copy and write scriptures in the palace. Although it was embarrassing, they still retained their dignity, unlike Gu Shuangqin who had to be interrogated. , that is really embarrassing.

For those of them who come from aristocratic families, the face is often more serious than the actual punishment.

Although in fact, they have no face now.

But as for fig leaves, some of them really exist, and some of them are just what we think we have.

Otherwise, how could there be so much self-deception?
  After dealing with everyone, the Queen Mother showed a smile, looked at Zhong Xiaoqiu and said: "The palace annual banquet is a gift, but I never thought that people with ulterior motives would use it to cause trouble. I have wronged you."

"Don't dare. Grandpa said before going on the expedition that thunder, rain and dew are all a gift from God. The Huang family is here today because of His Majesty's grace." Zhong Xiaoqiu kowtowed immediately.

"Okay, she is a smart one. The fifth-grade imperial decree is a bit low. From now on, she will be promoted to the second-grade imperial wife." The Queen Mother complimented casually, "If you are free in the future, come to the palace and spend time with the Ai family. This old woman. As for other people’s criticisms, just like Taoist Master Ji said, it’s just a barking dog, don’t care what they do.”

"Thank you, Queen Mother." Zhong Xiaoqiu thanked her again and thought to herself that when he was awarded the fifth-grade imperial edict, Duke Su said it was too low. I will see if I can think of a way to mention it if I make some military exploits in the future. I never thought it would be so easy. The second rank is considered to be the end. After all, the current first rank is basically the wife of the major princes.

"Okay, I've been busy for a year, so I won't talk about these mundane things today. I'll thank the two Taoist priests for giving a sermon and giving me immortal blessings." The Queen Mother looked at Zi Qing and the two of them and said.

In fact, according to the process over the years, now we are going on a blind date. After the blind date is over, everyone will go to the annual banquet and then watch the performance.

But because of such an accident, it was not appropriate to go on a blind date, so the Queen Mother simply started her sermon in advance.

"Your Majesty, you are polite. This is a matter between the two of us, but my uncle is here today and is quite a bit out of his way." Old Taoist Zi Qing said immediately.

Although this is not in line with the process, the process is mainly based on the happiness of the superiors.

If we really want to talk about the process, there is no blind date at the beginning.

"There are successive generations of people who have learned the Tao, and there are specialties in the arts. What's more, the poor Taoist is only slightly senior. For matters such as preaching scriptures and blessings, I have to ask my two nephews for advice." Ji Rendao.

Preaching, blessing, these all have fixed procedures.

Ji Ren really doesn't know how to do these things, especially blessings. Ji Ren doesn't have time to learn these things.

"Don't dare."

Old Taoist Zi Qing said politely.

Immediately afterwards, two veteran Taoists, Zi Qing and Zixu, sat in front, preparing to preach.

The other women sat behind the Queen Mother in order according to their orders.

Mrs. Qiao, who had just experienced an accident, was so shocked that she almost sat in the wrong seat. In the past, she would have been laughed at, but now, even Lu Jinyun, who used his identity as the imperial wife to suppress her, pretended not to see anything at this time. To the same.

Just kidding, who is Gu Shuangqin? Now he is locked up after just a few words from Ji Ren. How can they be better off?
  Mrs. Qiao was quite flattered by such a change. She had raised Ji Ren for more than ten years and was often laughed at because of Ji Ren, but this was the first time that she had benefited and been respected because of Ji Ren.

Ji Ren and his entourage could not stand together with the female relatives, so they had to sit together and listen silently. However, they could avoid blind dates, and Mi Liang and the others were very happy.

Zhang Jingshou was even more excited. He pulled Ji Ren and whispered: "Old Ji, I have never felt that what you said makes sense as much as I do today. Our salary comes from the people. Now that the people are suffering, it is our dereliction of duty. Especially the people on the border, how about we find an opportunity next year to go to Liangzhou and eliminate harm for the people."

Ji Ren glanced at him with disgust and said, "If your highness can leave Chang'an City, your highness can go, but I will not go."

"Hey, hey. What do you mean, you don't have to go? You are the general of Daqi. We are all responsible for the suffering of the people. Isn't that what you just said? Isn't this a vegetarian meal with corpses?" Zhang Jingshou said. "Yes, I'm just a vegetarian in the corpse position. I just want to eat and wait for death." Ji Ren nodded.

"Then what you just said was so righteous?" Zhang Jingshou's eyes widened.

"That's because these words are meant for them, not for me? Your Highness, haven't you ever heard of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude? Use saints' principles for saints, and use evil people's logic for evil people. Does Your Highness think this group of people are good people? They just felt sorry for the loss and hated Duke Su, but they were also afraid of Duke Su's power. In the end, they put all their hatred on Zhong Xiaoqiu, a weak woman. Overtly and secretly, they were saying that Zhong Xiaoqiu should rather die than surrender, and shouldn't. Is it unjust? Even if it is for the sake of the child, he should hang himself after the child is returned to Su Guo Gong's house to preserve his integrity. Just like before, wasn't there a chastity memorial arch in the village west of the city? It is said that there is one in the village. After the young woman was robbed, she would rather die than give in and was killed by the thieves. Does your Highness know who built this memorial arch? Under the command of King Wu." Ji Ren sneered.

"Can my third brother do good deeds? Build an archway so that the young woman can be worshiped after her death?" Zhang Jingshou asked doubtfully.

People in the world seek fame, warriors long for military exploits, literati long for memorial arches, and women want to obtain a memorial arch, which usually takes the form of a chastity memorial arch.

"Good intentions? Your Majesty praises some people who are familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics and are well versed in etiquette every day in front of His Highness. What does Your Highness think?" Ji Ren suddenly asked.

"Dog..." Zhang Jingshou suddenly felt the same and subconsciously wanted to curse a dog. However, it was unclear whether this dog was scolding the King of Wu or the Emperor of Qi. Although no matter who he was scolding, it was actually him. , the three people cursed together, but he didn't care at all. He just realized that something was wrong with the situation, swallowed the last two words and said, "None of these people are good people."

"So, use different standards for different people. If you do things like a bitch, hold yourself to the standards of a bitch, but insist on holding others to the standards of a saint." Ji Ren said disgustedly.

"You're right, like Lao Ji, if you were caught like Zhong Xiaoqiu, if it was a woman who robbed you, Lao Ji, you would definitely obey. If it was a good-looking one, Lao Ji, you might even warm the bed yourself." Zhang Jingshou said.

"Thank you for understanding me." Ji Renpi said with a smile.

"It's okay, it should be. However, Lao Ji, if the bandit is a man and he likes masculine styles, Lao Ji, will you submit?" Zhang Jingshou suddenly raised the corner of his mouth and asked curiously.

"Zhang Jingshou, New Year's Eve, don't force me to whip you in public on this happiest day." Ji Ren gritted his teeth.

"Only during the Chinese New Year, in the palace, you don't know how, no, you don't dare. At most, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, when I go out, you beat me up, it's just a trivial matter. At that time, I guess, my father You have already beaten me, I have no place to beat you again." Zhang Jingshou said proudly.

For those who celebrate the New Year, this is his amulet.

Every year on this day, he dares to cause trouble like crazy.

The corners of Ji Ren's mouth twitched, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Guan Yan on the side couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly. Although Ji Ren and Zhang Jingshou spoke very quietly, they were so close that she still heard everything they said.

I had come to the palace for the annual banquet so many times, but this was the happiest one. I glanced at Ji Ren subconsciously, and suddenly I felt that Qiao Qingyu was really lucky.

And this small voice, because of the distance, could not be heard by the queen mothers. However, the few women who heard it first did not dare to offend Ji Ren, and secondly, they felt from the bottom of their hearts that Ji Ren was right, and no one else Report something.

Soon, the sermon ended and the routine of blessing began.

But before giving the blessing, Taoist Master Zixu said to Ji Ren: "Uncle, to give blessings requires a person of high moral character and respect. The uncle here has the highest seniority, so it should be the uncle."

Hearing this, the expressions of Yang Xing and Madam Yang changed slightly.

"Me? I've never learned this before." Ji Ren said.

"It's just a simple Ganlin mantra. If my uncle doesn't know how to do it, then he will distribute it and we will recite the mantra." Zi Qing said.

"Alright."

Hearing this, Ji Ren couldn't refuse, so he stepped forward and took the jade bottle from Zixu's hand. He saw that the jade bottle was full of clear water. He didn't know what the raw material was. He waved his hand gently, and the water flow automatically flew around and dispersed in the mid-air. Drop by drop of water, Zi Qing and the other two recited a spell at this time, and the drop of water immediately flew into the heads of everyone, and everyone felt refreshed.

When Yang Xing and Mrs. Yang saw this, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and subconsciously showed a look of joy on their faces.

Ji Ren, who was observing everyone at the same time, noticed this scene and frowned subconsciously. Why were these two people smiling so weirdly?

　Sorry, I overestimated myself.

　　Tomorrow and the next two days will be two updates for the time being, so I’ll wait for now and try my best to update at ten o’clock tomorrow night and adjust the status.

　　
  　
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