"Master is really interested in studying medical skills to treat diseases and save people. This is also his lifelong pursuit." The two of them walked side by side on the path, and Chen Jingke said:
"Although he is a Taoist priest, he is not interested in cultivating Taoism and becoming an immortal. The reason why he became a Taoist priest is purely because it is easier to travel with this status."
"The master of Zixiao Temple and the leader of Taoism are not as important to him as a prescription. It was only because he met me that he was trapped in a corner of Chang'an and fell into worldly affairs."
"Although he didn't say anything, I knew he was unhappy because this was not the life he wanted."
"I wanted to share the burden for Master, so I studied hard in the hope that I could make some progress. However, my character flaws have not made much progress."
"Although Zixiao Temple is prospering, our status is getting higher and higher day by day. In fact, everyone is very tired, and gradually they can no longer gain much joy from it."
"Your appearance changed everything. You are smart, capable, determined, patient and courageous. You can take care of Zixiao Temple, freeing Master from mundane affairs and focusing on studying medical skills."
"You can also give me advice to make my ideals become a reality. So..."
Chen Jingke stopped, faced Wu Shu and said gratefully: "Thank you, it's great to have you."
Wu Shu's eyes sparkled, and he said emotionally: "Don't say that, it's me who should thank you. Do you still remember the first time we met at the gate of Zixiao Temple?"
"I was about to collapse at that time. If I couldn't get into Zixiao and see Master, I might have collapsed on the spot. Just when I was at my most desperate, you appeared to rescue me and gave me hope again."
"...Later, I asked my old family for help but was rejected. When I was most confused and didn't know where to turn, it was you who gave me guidance."
"It was during the time when I was compiling a dictionary at Erya Academy that I gradually calmed down and let go of the heavy burden in my heart..."
"There are no endless worries, and there are no endless intrigues... It was the most relaxed and happiest life I have lived since the death of Sir."
"Not long ago, you asked me to help you take charge of the Moon Talk. Master asked me to take care of the affairs within the temple. I don't know how happy I am."
"I feel like I've found my direction again... So, it's me who should say thank you, it's you who saved me."
Chen Jingke was moved, grabbed her hand, and said, "It seems that we are in agreement at this point."
"Husband and wife work together to cut through gold. From now on, we will complement each other and strengthen Zixiao Temple, and strive to make it a sect with endless inheritance like Longhu Mountain."
Wu Shu's cheeks were flushed with excitement, and he lay on his chest and said, "Well, I listen to you."
The two talked to each other sincerely and revealed their hearts, and their relationship became closer. They hid in a corner until dark and reluctantly said goodbye.
On the way back, looking up at the crescent moon in the sky, Chen Jingke felt extremely relaxed, as if his shackles had been removed.
As he and Wu Shu said, Sun Simiao's pursuit is not about glory and wealth, nor about being a Taoist leader, but about studying medical skills to treat diseases and save people.
Trapped in the daily intrigues of Chang'an City, and having to worry about all the big and small affairs of Zixiaoguan, he could not have a moment of peace, and he had no energy or time to study medical skills.
Chen Jingke could see that the wrinkles on Master's forehead had become more and more numerous in the past six months. He doubted whether the old man would be able to live as long as in his previous life if this continued.
This matter has almost become a worry for him, making him breathless.
The emergence of Wu Shu solved this problem.
In the eyes of others, the two of them had robbed Sun Simiao of his power. But in Sun Simiao's eyes, this was a relief for him, so that he could concentrate on studying medicine again.
Just now, Sun Simiao left the two of them behind and didn't say anything special. He just gave Wu Shu the key that symbolized power and told her the general situation inside the temple.
He also told her not to pay attention to rumors. She was a housewife of the Sun family. Zixiao Temple was a property left to the Sun family's descendants, and it was only natural that she should take care of it.
He also told her to assist Chen Jingke and protect Zixiaoguan's property.
These words also gave Wu Shu reassurance. She was the Sun family's wife recognized by Sun Simiao and the legitimate housekeeper of Zixiao Temple.
Now we just have to wait for Mrs. Wu to wake up and settle the matter - to put it harshly, it won't be a problem even if Mrs. Wu never wakes up or dies.
After a period of time, it would be the same if Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin or Yuchi Gong could accept her as their adopted daughter, and then marry Chen Jingke to become Sun's wife.
Facing so many big guys, the two brothers Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang didn't even dare to fart.
Now it can be said that it is a happy outcome for everyone. Wu Shu has gained a stage to display his talents, and he also has support and protection for the rest of his life.
Sun Simiao was freed and could study the medical skills he liked, and Chen Jingke got a military advisor.
I walked back to my small yard like the wind was riding on my feet, and took a look at the rice seedlings. They had been transplanted to the flower pond outside a long time ago, and they were growing very lush, which was a good sign.
Because the plants are sparse and fertile, and the tillers are quite developed, the final yield will definitely far exceed expectations.
Enough seeds will be harvested by the end of the year and can be planted on a large scale in three to five years at most, which will be another great achievement.
Back in the room, Yi Nu and Yuzhu hurriedly came to greet them.
While squeezing his shoulders, Yi Nu asked cautiously: "Master, I heard that the master of the temple asked Lady Wu to help you take care of the affairs in the temple?"
"Well, has this matter spread?" Chen Jingke asked, lying lazily on the chair.
Yi Nu exhaled like a blue breath and said: "Yes, everyone in the temple is discussing this matter, saying that they must be careful when doing things in the future, so that Mrs. Wu can't get caught."
"Then what do you think?" Chen Jingke reached behind and gently stroked her round and straight thighs.
Yi Nu bit his lip, and seeing that Yu Zhu didn't notice, he pretended to be nonchalant and continued to rub his shoulders:
"We servants don't have any ideas. As long as Mrs. Wu allows us to continue to serve you."
Yuzhu took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, spread them on the table, and said: "Besides, we are from the palace to serve you for the princess. As long as you don't drive us away, we have nothing to fear."
This is the truth, but Chen Jingke still warned: "Even so, you must give her enough respect and don't argue with her."
Yi Nu said: "Ms. Wu is also your official wife. How dare we argue with her before we have time to please her."
At this point, she suddenly lowered her voice and said, "I heard from the governor that you will go to the palace to propose marriage the day after tomorrow. Is it true?"
Chen Jingke laughed and said: "Good guy, you sold Yang Tianlu so easily? Be careful that he won't pass on the news to you next time."
"But this is not really a secret. It is true. We have invited Duke Yi to be our matchmaker and will go to the palace to propose marriage the day after tomorrow. It's just that the little Sizi is still too young. We don't know when we can get married. It's a torment."
"Don't worry, the princess will grow up eventually." Yi Nu comforted her. What she was really thinking was that the longer it was delayed, the better, so that she could serve him for a few more years in the name of 'substitute for the princess'.
It would be best to wait until she has a child and is taken as a concubine, and the princess is getting married.
Once the princess gets married, it is the princess who has the final say whether she can still serve the consort and when she can serve him. She even decides whether she can have children.
So all this must be done before the princess gets married.
But... looking at Chen Jingke's slightly immature face, she felt helpless. When would the little real person grow up and experience the things between men and women?
Although it was not impossible now, when she thought that doing so would harm his body, she couldn't bear it and could only endure it.
Just when she was thinking wildly, Yuzhu had already prepared pen, ink, paper and inkstone and said: "Master, that's it."
Hearing this, Chen Jingke used a little force and pinched Yi Nu's buttocks. Amidst her subconscious exclamation, he jumped up from the chair and came to the desk to start writing new teaching materials.
Yuzhu asked doubtfully: "Sister Yinu, what's wrong with you?"
Yi Nu felt ashamed and annoyed, but on his face he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "I was bitten by a mosquito."
For some reason, a numbing feeling rose up from the place where she was caught, and went all the way to her heart, making her feel flustered.
Yuzhu didn't think much about it, but said worriedly: "We burned mugwort to repel mosquitoes during the day, maybe they got in accidentally. Look for it quickly, be careful of biting the real person at night."
Yi Nu quickly said: "It's okay, I just beat him to death. You serve the real person, I'll go inside and wipe the mat with water to cool it down."
After saying that, he ran into Chen Jingke's room, threw himself on his bed and gently touched the scratched area with his hands to relieve the feeling.
However, the feeling in the buttocks is easy to get rid of, but the feeling in the heart cannot be eliminated no matter how hard it is, and instead becomes stronger and stronger.
She is no longer a girl who doesn't understand anything. She knows exactly what this feeling is about and how to resolve it.
I need to put Yuzhu to sleep early later.
…
What happened today spread throughout Zixiao Temple as quickly as possible, and everyone knew that from then on, there was another master in the temple.
Moreover, this Lady Wu is not as easy to talk to as the two real people. You have to be more careful when doing things in the future to avoid getting into her hands.
Especially in the past few days, we must be more careful. The new official has three fires when he takes office, and he cannot be the one who gets burned.
Their worries were not unfounded. Wu Shu was indeed ready to be cruel. She would kill anyone who dared to jump. Only in this way could she control everyone.
It would be best if no one provoked me, so I continued to attack the accountant. How could I let go of the living target that came to my door, not to mention that he was greedy for so much money.
Zixiaoguan is Sun's property and will be passed on to her son in the future. Every penny lost now is her son's money, which is simply unforgivable.
What's even more unforgivable is that she has been coveting the beauty rewarded by the palace for a long time, but she has never been embarrassed to ask for it because of her status.
Now someone else had stolen one... She seemed to have seen countless beautiful clothes flying away.
Every time she thought about this, her heart felt like a knife, and she must avenge her.
But the plan couldn't keep up with the change. In the morning, when she was taking Yihe, Zhou Xiang and others to go from hall to hall to check the property in the temple, an eunuch arrived.
"The empress invites Empress Wu to come to the palace to pay her respects and set off immediately."