Tao and Heaven

Chapter 6: Forbearing Heavenly Lord
The atmosphere became even weirder, and even Zhao Feng, who hadn't thought much about it, had a strange look on his face.

Is the Yuqing Sect so closely related to the Gu family?

He was somewhat thankful that his father had given him complete "transfer procedures", and he also vaguely understood why, as the ruler of the world, his Zhao family had not taken all of the millions of opportunities in the world.

This opportunity alone can involve many people from the Taoist holy land, the Sanqing Sect, to enter the world. If they took all of them, they would probably die the next day.

It’s just that it’s not pleasing that a mere servant like Gu Wen has received the fairy’s concern time and again.

Fairy Yu Hua could read people's minds, but she didn't care much.

Etiquette has nothing to do with her, and she does not need to be disciplined by mundane etiquette. She just praises the facts.

Zhao Feng changed the subject and said, "After a while, the imperial edict from my father will come down. With your achievements, the wealthy families in Bianjing may flatten the door to this place. Fairy is not here to discuss this matter. Why not wait for Gu Wen to come and ask about the water veins? He is the manager of the water room and knows the most."

The immortals came into the world not simply to meet the holders of the token, nor to see how the descendants of the Gu family were doing. On the contrary, the Gu family was a pawn planted in the mortal world by the Three Pure Ones, and was simply replaced by him.

Yu Hua entered the world for the immortal fate of the Sanqing Dao Sect, which was said to be some kind of treasure planted three thousand years ago. What it was specifically was not something Zhao Feng could know, as the immortal fate was the core secret of all the major immortal sects.

All he knew at the moment was that Yu Hua wanted to understand the water veins of Bian Jing, and the priests in the palace speculated that what the Three Pure Ones Taoist sect was looking for might be some kind of magical medicine.

At this time, footsteps were heard and Gu Wen came from the left aisle. Jiang Fugui was afraid that he would fall, so he tried to help him but was rejected.

The descendant of the Gu family was dressed in plain black clothes, his face looked a little pale and weak, and he said with a neither humble nor arrogant expression: "Greetings to His Highness the Ninth Prince, and greetings to Fairy Yu Hua."

Being respectful as always, Zhao Feng's expression eased. The other party did not feel resentful or arrogant because of the revelation of his identity and cause and effect.

Fairy Yu Hua asked, "I heard you caught a cold?"

"It's just a minor illness that will heal in a few days. I don't want to delay the fairy's important event."

"I came here today just to see the residence."

"I am deeply honored by the fairy's kindness."

Distant and extremely defensive.

Fairy Yu Hua understood the other party's thoughts, but she was not surprised. After all, she had always played the bad guy before.

"The people outside your door"

As soon as the words came out, Gu Wen answered: "They are all poor beggars. I feel sorry for them so I work for them. If you work hard, you will always be able to eat your fill."

Zhao Feng flattered the fairy, frowned and scolded: "We are all Daqian people, why are you like this? Choose a Japanese king to write to the court and help the refugees."

"Your Highness is so virtuous that I am ashamed to be inferior to him." Gu Wen bowed to the other party again, but he felt a pang in his heart, knowing that something bad was going to happen.

When the government provides relief to the people, it usually means providing them with food and money, but the money usually goes into the hands of officials, and as for food, it is mostly watery rice, or porridge.

In a diet without much oil or water, people need to consume a lot of carbohydrates to keep their bodies healthy. Porridge and rice can only keep them from starving to death, but they will become weaker. The government often uses this method to boil frogs in warm water, and they will starve to death before they can rebel.

Now the imperial treasury is empty, and I am afraid there is not even enough porridge to eat. Therefore, even in Bianjing, civil unrest breaks out every year, but on a much smaller scale, and will soon be suppressed by the imperial army.

Gu Wen couldn't allow chaos to occur where he lived. Even if the rioters didn't break into his mansion, the army that came to quell the rebellion would bite him hard.

Money is a small matter, lives can be easily endangered during chaos.

"My water room is short of staff recently, and the royal palace weaving bureau was burned down by rioters some time ago. We can provide work in lieu of relief, which will save a lot of money. When the time comes, Your Highness can write a letter to the emperor and get some credit."

"Your heart of a businessman is hard to change. If you are given a title in the future, won't it be a joke?" Zhao Feng criticized, but Gu Wen's flattery and unchanged attitude made him feel comfortable. He waved his hand and said, "There is still a textile factory in the mansion, so I will give it to you for the time being."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Humbled?

The thin lips behind the hat could not help but curl up. This descendant of the Gu family was really full of nonsense. Yu Hua could not hear what the other party was thinking at the moment. His mind was calmer than most people. Listening carefully could not see into people's hearts in detail.

But one can feel Gu Wen's disdain for Zhao Feng. It is really interesting that a businessman looks down on the son of a royal family from the bottom of his heart.

This descendant of the Gu family is also quite capable. There are few people in the world who can save others, and even fewer who can save themselves while saving others.

Zhao Feng encouraged Gu Wen as always, saying, "Although you don't have the blessing and talent to practice, and you don't come from a noble family, you have a good character and know when to advance and when to retreat. When you get a title or study for a good reputation, don't get involved in business too much, so as not to taint yourself."

"If I can achieve the title of a juren, it would not be a bad idea to serve in the imperial court in the future."

Gu Wen bowed his head again and again to express his gratitude: "Your Highness has high hopes for me. I will definitely pass the exam and gain fame."

"Okay, okay." Zhao Feng patted his shoulder, smiling happily, and waved his hand to let Feng Xiang pay: "Feng Daban, I will reward Daqian's future Wenhou with another thousand taels."

In the past, being called Marquis Wen was a compliment from the servants, but after a while, an imperial edict would come down and it would be a well-deserved title.

Eunuch Feng Xiang took out a Daqian treasure note and flattered Gu Wen in a completely different way from his usual arrogance. The servants and maids standing around looked at him with fiery eyes. They were all very excited to hear that their master was really going to be made a marquis. Gu Wen just smiled in response, not losing his manners, and not getting too excited.

He knew very well that being a marquis was just a title, a title without many benefits. The imperial edict of the current Emperor Daqian was not effective beyond the radius of a thousand miles of Bian Jing, and the rest of the places were disunited.

At most, they can get some salary, and it is unknown how many years the court can last.

At this time, the Taoist nun in plain clothes stood up, and immediately everyone's eyes gathered around her. She looked at him and asked, "How is the wealth that the Zhao family has given you?"

Gu Wen was stunned for a moment, then replied: "Wealth is beyond words."

"That's good."

Fairy Yu Hua left the hall on her own and stepped onto the bluestone in the courtyard. Zhao Feng and the others had no choice but to follow her, while Gu Wen led a group of servants to see her off to the door.

Suddenly he noticed that the personal guards who followed Zhao Feng into the mansion did not leave, but stood behind him.

Gu Wen suddenly felt something was wrong and said, "Your Highness, your personal guard..."

Zhao Feng put one foot on the carriage, turned around and said with concern: "Recently, Bianjing is not peaceful. A wealthy family was wiped out by bandits. I brought some of the royal guards to you to prevent you from being disturbed by the rioters."

After these words were spoken, Yu Hua raised her head slightly and looked at Gu Wen. She sensed a hint of murderous intent.

This was the first time that the descendants of the Gu family were so emotional.

Gu Wen lowered his head, his pupils shrank slightly, and a hint of uncontrollable coldness flashed in his eyes.

Since he traveled through time, from a beggar to the Wenhou of Longqiao, he has experienced more life-and-death crises than he can count on both hands. He has survived fights among beggars for food, murders in business wars, assassinations in the streets, and even poisoning and imprisonment. Caution is his principle, and safety is his first priority.

The palace guards are more like butcher knives than bodyguards. Zhao Feng has already crossed his red line.

He refused calmly, "I am just a merchant. According to Taizu's law, I cannot have guards, let alone armed servants. The palace guards are all descendants of generals. How can I dare to let them guard me?"

"You will be a marquis in the future."

"The matter of being conferred a title of nobility is of great importance, and I am afraid it will take until next year. I am of humble origin and should follow etiquette."

Gu Wen shook his head and refused.

What he got was Zhao Feng's 'friendly' smile. He waved his hand, and armored soldiers came out of the mansion one by one, with swords hanging on their waists. There were a total of twelve personal guards.

"The agreement between the Immortal Sect and the Zhao Family cannot be annulled, and Fairy Yu Hua will never allow it. Are you going to disobey the order?"

The last sentence sounds more like a greeting than a threat.

If you refuse again, it means you have a rebellious heart.

Gu Wen bowed his hands without hesitation and said, "Thank you, Lord!"

Leaders sometimes don’t care about right or wrong, mostly just for the sake of whether people are obedient.

Gu Wen had endured until today, so it was not a bad time to take revenge. Especially with the fate, he should be more cautious and stay dormant until the day when he could overturn the table.

At this moment, his forbearance is by no means a sign of being a coward, but a gradual process that can push the Zhao family into the abyss.

Zhao Feng showed a victorious smile. Using power to suppress others is the best thing in the world.

'He's bowing his head again. He's really used to groveling.'

In the eyes of Fairy Yu Hua, the descendants of the Gu family were too weak and had always been quite submissive. But this was not shameful, as humans had their own way of life and mice had their own way of life, and they should accept the way others lived.

Besides, he had no room to resist. Maybe in the future a descendant of the Gu family would take back everything they deserved.

Fairy Yu Hua put it behind her mind. No matter how serious the cause and effect was, it was committed by the elders in the sect. She just wanted to find an opportunity to become an immortal.

Da da da.

The donkey walked forward on the bluestone slabs, paying no attention to the majestic Zhao Feng, who was still not in Yu Hua's eyes.

The spiritual wind blew around my ears again, and I could hear some thoughts and a whisper of encouragement.

'Therefore, when Heaven is about to bestow a great responsibility on a man, it must first make his mind and will suffer, his muscles and bones tired, his body hungry and empty, and his actions frustrated, so as to stir his heart and harden his nature, and increase his ability to do what he was not able to do before.'

The reins were suddenly tightened, the donkey stopped and turned its head, revealing a look of anger in its eyes. Fairy Yu Hua turned around suddenly, and the eyes behind her hat shot straight at Gu Wen, staring at him.

Looking at that ordinary yet neither humble nor overbearing face, there is almost nothing wrong with him. He is a humble and modest businessman.

He caught Yu Hua's eye.

(End of this chapter)