Chapter 007 originally refers to the Medicine King's Sweet Spring
Ye Chang exposed the family scandals of the Ye family, leaving everyone momentarily speechless. Liu Gui's expression changed drastically; although the Liu family had always targeted Ye Chang, she had only revealed her schemes to a few trusted confidants. How did Ye Chang find out?
In other words, as soon as he speaks, he will offend two powerful figures from the Ye and Liu families, all for the sake of helping just one young man
However, he is unaware that Liu Gui, in name, is Ye Chang's servant, but in reality, he is under the command of the Liu family. Ye Chang cannot obtain his loyalty, let alone expect him to come forward to promote himself.
Liu Gui was taken aback. Although he was quick-witted, his thoughts were ultimately not comprehensive, and he had overlooked this matter. He couldn't help but hesitate in his heart. Could it be that Ye Chang truly encountered an immortal some days ago and only then learned about the spring here, rather than having known about it all along?
Everyone was momentarily stunned
The heavy accusation of endangering everyone's lives was brought up, and as Ye Chang's thoughts turned, he noticed the unfriendly gazes of the crowd. A thought struck him; although the situation had spiraled out of control, the person Liu Gui pointed out was incapable of genuinely bringing about the disaster. When the time came for him to step in and handle the aftermath, the outcome would be the same. Therefore, he chose to remain silent.
"Ichiro, take care of your servant!" someone shouted at Ye Chang.
The Shifang Temple has been quiet for many years, and it is unknown how long it has been since such a noisy scene has occurred.
At this, everyone nodded in agreement: "Indeed, how could we be so foolish as to wrong such a good person as the Eleventh Young Master!"
Exactly, exactly!
With a scheming mind, Liu Gui exclaimed loudly: "Everyone, Shijuro has always been modest and is unlikely to admit it. Why don't we all ask him together?"
On that day, I was struck by the broom star, as if caught in a great dream, and I saw a Taoist carrying a medicine basket...
Liu Gui was also momentarily enraged, which led to this action. After all is said and done, it was still Ye Chang who had upset him in the past few days. At this point, he found himself in a difficult position; even if he were to retract his accusations now, it was clear that Ye Chang would not let him off easily.
Ye Chang threw his head back and laughed heartily. Liu Guiyuan thought he would fly into a rage, but to his surprise, he laughed back. Liu Gui was instantly left stammering.
Loud laughter interrupted Liu Gui, and Ye Chang glanced at everyone, feeling a slight sense of tension in his heart
On the originally solemn face of Chunxin, it suddenly appeared as if he had chewed on a mouthful of pepper, revealing a bitter gourd expression.
The previous conflict with the Liu family occurred in the courtyard, with no one else around. This time is different; it is his first confrontation in front of so many people. Ye Chang understands that this matter is crucial to whether he can establish himself in this era and whether he can truly allow those who care for him and whom he cherishes to live a joyful life. He can only win and must not lose
The eleventh son of the Ye family retaliated remarkably swiftly
The old monk beside them could not help but sigh inwardly at the expressions of the two: Oscar-level performance
Indeed, indeed, Shijiro, do a good deed and think of a way!
Ye Chang's heart filled with joy, and his eyes sparkled. He slapped his own forehead and exclaimed, "Indeed, indeed, how foolish of me! That immortal does bear some resemblance to Master Sun from the Medicine King Temple!"
Such constant changes leave one somewhat bewildered. Moreover, Liu Gui is now, in name, Ye Chang's servant; to deceive the master while being a servant is a grave offense
Casting aside this family disgrace, Ye Changsen looked at Liu Gui and said: "Liu Gui, you have only been with me for a day, yet you slander me like this. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, a servant who falsely accuses their master shall face severe punishment. Do you understand your crime?"
The more Ye Changyue tried to stop him, the more he insisted on speaking. All the grievances he had endured at Ye Chang's hands on that day were now ready to erupt.
In fact, everyone knows that the one destined to descend from the stars is none other than my family's Eleventh Young Master. Seeing that everyone was staring at him, Liu Gui spoke with great pride.
Master, this person has lost his mind, do not pay him any heed, instead tell us who is the one blessed with fortune! Someone believes in pure faith.
The so-called charlatan is thus cultivated; with a leader at the forefront, people tend to believe in the existence of the supernatural rather than its absence. Furthermore, as the common folk worship gods and buddhas, they do not mind adding one more figure, such as Ye Chang, to their list of deities, and each one genuinely begins to worship and beseech Ye Chang.
He had a bit of quick wit, standing in the water and desperately thinking of how to turn the situation around, but others could not wait for him indefinitely. Someone then said: "Shijuro, you have encountered a fairy!"
Even if the gentleman does not wish to save the villagers, he must still save our own family
The old monk only had a slight understanding of the situation of the Ye family. The head of the Ye family came from the main branch, and among the various branches of the Tu and Shu families, only the main branch held some power within the clan. If he were to speak in favor of Ye Chang, it would offend the main branch of the Ye family. Moreover, the lady from the main branch, Mrs. Liu, is the daughter of the Liu family from Xiao Liu Village, whose father is the clan leader of the Liu clan, holding a very high status
Now, applying the matter of this celestial being descending to the little beast, what ability does he have to bring water to the village? In the end, he will inevitably earn a reputation as a fraud. Then, seizing the opportunity to act, who among the Ye clan would stand up for a deceiver?
Hehe
Be still for a moment, and listen to Liu Gui as he speaks of who has descended from the stars
What worries Liu Gui even more is that if this matter reaches the ears of the Changzhi Liu family... would he have any good outcome?
Ye Chang was momentarily stunned, while the chief seat felt a jolt in his heart: this young man indeed had a backup plan, unexpectedly having his own servant take it over!
You were only sent from the main branch of the Ye family to my branch yesterday, yet today you accuse me of harboring ill intentions. I have long known that the matriarch of the main branch looks down on me and wishes to drive me out of the family, hoping to seize the assets of the third branch for themselves. However, I never expected that you would come with such urgency!
With a light and casual remark, he shifted everyone's attention from Liu Gui's accusation back to the 'immortal' who had pointed him out. After this was said, the old monk felt a sudden jolt in his heart, unable to suppress his regret once more: why hadn't he stepped forward to support the young man just now
Why does Ye Chang no longer exert full effort to push away, but instead seems to be going with the flow?
Liu Gui displayed a hint of a smug smile on his face
Upon thinking of this, Chunxin merely uttered "Amitabha" and averted her gaze from Ye Chang.
Although they did not bring any shovels or spades, the strength of many is great. In a short while, the entire water vein was excavated, and the liberated spring water gushed out. It was not too large, but not small either. The water divided into three streams, gathering in a low area, quickly forming a small pond. Ye Chang estimated that it was barely sufficient for irrigation. Everyone immediately cheered, and their gaze towards Ye Chang was different. With just a gesture, Ye Chang found the water!
However, Liu's intentions are not hidden; while the past Ye Chang could be deceived, the current Ye Chang sees through everything clearly.
The old monk couldn't help but feel a bit of regret in his heart; if only he had just said it, how nice it would have been to owe someone a favor!
Listening to the words of that person, Ye Chang remained very humble: "My blessings are shallow, how could I encounter an immortal... Perhaps it is some immortal who, out of compassion for us in Wu Ze Pi suffering from drought, has used my mouth to guide everyone."
The occurrences of immortals in the Tang Dynasty are by no means rare. The renowned poet Li Taibai, for instance, refers to himself in his poetry as "an immortal caressing my head, granting me longevity." Even within the court, there were figures such as Li Chunfeng, Yuan Tiangang, and Zhang Guo, who were also known as "immortals".
Indeed, it is truly water, not just any water, but this water has a slight sweetness to it, clearly indicating it is high-quality spring water
I know who that immortal is; it must be the Medicine King, someone remarked
Ye Chang wore a reluctant expression, and everyone was watching him. While Chun Xin secretly praised his superb acting skills, Liu Gui on the ground felt that something was amiss.
After some contemplation, the old monk decided to follow the crowd out of the temple
When it comes to "Daoist", Ye Chang deliberately emphasized the tone, causing the old monk Chunxin's eyes to widen involuntarily, and he began to feel uneasy in his heart.
At this moment, everyone's attention was fully focused on the spring water. Although they were still somewhat skeptical, they were willing to follow Ye Chang to search for the spring water. Ye Chang led the group out of the Shifang Temple. Chunxin watched their departing figures, recalling how Ye Chang had dismissed the words of the Weituo Bodhisattva earlier. Her heart was suddenly filled with turmoil, unsure whether to pray for Ye Sheng to truly find the spring water or to pray for him not to find it.
I do not know which immortal has guided me; since I have found the spring, we should indeed sculpt a golden statue in his honor
I truly know who has descended from the stars. If what I say lacks reason, you may come to settle accounts with me later... Young master, please do not stop me. This is a matter that concerns everyone's lives; you cannot hinder me!
I... I am not slandering you; every word I say is the truth! Liu Gui gritted his teeth and held firm
Everyone initially dismissed Liu Gui's claim that it was Ye Chang, but upon hearing Liu Gui's reasoning, some could not help but nod in agreement: This fellow makes a valid point!
This is impossible, absolutely impossible, it must... it must be some mistake!
Of course it makes sense, Liu Gui was feeling quite pleased with himself. Why did the Liu family send him to Ye Chang's side, if not because of his quick wit?
He definitely had ill intentions when he pushed Ye Chang out. Originally, he planned to promote the idea that Ye Chang had instructed him to boast after Ye Chang failed to find the water and exposed his true colors. This way, Ye Chang would be labeled as a self-aggrandizing fraud, leading to his downfall and disgrace. However, Ye Chang did find the water, which meant that he had actually dug a pit for Ye Chang to fall into, but instead of falling, Ye Chang not only avoided the fall but also found a gold ingot in the pit.
Amidst the clamor of voices, Ye Chang understood that he could not allow Liu Gui to speak recklessly at this moment. However, in his urgency, he could not find another way and could only reluctantly say, "Do not speak nonsense"
Ye Chang turned around several times on the mountain path and spent the time of two incense sticks before arriving at the place he had sought that day. On that day, he had dug up the soil, and although he filled it back in, water still seeped out, forming a small depression. Upon seeing this small depression, the crowd was already convinced to some extent. Ye Chang instructed them to dig deeper, and immediately everyone began to work with great enthusiasm.
"What nonsense!" Liu Gui suddenly jumped up and exclaimed, "I know, I understand now. Shiyi Lang loves to go up the mountain to gather herbs, and he must have known about the spring water here for a long time. He knows there is spring water, yet he doesn't tell everyone. This is... this is an attempt to let everyone starve to death!"
I?'' Ye Chang pointed to the tip of his nose
Damn it, this beast must have tampered with something... It must be... Let me think, let me think, where did the problem arise?
"What you said, Shijiro, raises a question: why does that immortal not lend to us, nor to the monks of the Shifang Temple, but chooses to speak through you? Shijiro, you are a person of celestial destiny, and you will surely attain great wealth and honor in the future"
He is not a gentleman who believes that revenge is best served after ten years; he is a petty person, a petty person who seeks revenge from dawn till dusk
He indeed mentioned that there are several springs in the mountains, and pointed out one to me, saying that I should channel this spring water for irrigation... However, this matter is rather strange; after I woke up, I forgot many things, yet I distinctly remember this old Taoist priest. But I can assure you, I have never seen the Bodhisattva Wei Tuo.
Ye Chang stared at Liu Gui for a long while before saying, as if in pain, "Liu Gui, you are roasting me on the fire..."
Liu Guimu stared in astonishment at the small pool of water by the library, disregarding the crowd trampling around him, and scooped a handful to splash onto his face
Therefore, he could only steel his heart and say: "Although I am but a servant of the Eleventh Young Master, I cannot condone such behavior. You all should not be deceived by him; a person like this truly ... ... "
Ye Chang's gaze swept across the faces of the crowd, briefly pausing on the face of the old monk Chunxin. Chunxin's heart stirred; if he were to step forward at this moment and speak a word on Ye Chang's behalf, affirming that he was indeed the "Star Constellation" mentioned by the Bodhisattva Weituo, then Ye Chang would be able to clear his name.
He appeared to be extremely reluctant, while Liu Gui wept bitterly with righteous indignation: "If I can save the crops in the fields, upon my return, I shall accept any punishment from you, my lord."
Yes, Shijuro is right
The crowd swayed briefly, and upon witnessing this situation, Liu Gui decided to take action without hesitation, kneeling down and bowing before Ye Chang.
He was unaware that Ye Chang, with a face full of dental pain, was truly in a state of both laughter and tears. Liu Gui, being quite clever, intended to push him into a situation of utter disgrace. However, human plans cannot match the will of heaven. First, the heavens played a trick on Ye Chang, and then swiftly shifted the target of their jest to Liu Gui.
Alas... esteemed guests, I have indeed never encountered any Veda Bodhisattva, nor any reincarnation of celestial beings. Since you all speak in this manner, there is a matter... I must inform you.
Naturally, it is you, Eleven. In these recent days, who else has been struck by the falling stars? Liu Gui exclaimed passionately: "All of you neighbors have witnessed it. In this world, who could survive being hit by a comet if not for great fortune and blessings? Who would believe it?"
Someone started shouting, and the crowd finally quieted down. Since Chunxin is unwilling to reveal who it is, let Liu Gui speak. As long as there is reason, everyone will believe him.
It was Liu Gui who just boasted about Ye Chang descending from the stars, and now it is also Liu Gui who claims that Ye Chang is a fraud and intends to bring drought to everyone
Ye Chang smiled slightly, pursing his lips. This old monk lacked courage, no wonder he had managed to run the Zuo Shifang Temple to its current state. However, I never placed my hopes on him in the first place. He then looked at everyone and said, "The clan has allocated over ten acres of land to me, and now it is nearly a total loss due to drought. Everyone, if there had been a solution earlier, would I have just sat by and watched the seedlings in my fields wither away?"