Chapter 558: Second Master Bai, You Have Harmed Me and My Father
"Perform a ritual... and pray for rain?" Zi Yunlai subconsciously looked at Bai Yu'an and Fuxing, but both of them were wearing black hoods, so he couldn't see their expressions.
But he felt that he could not agree to this matter. What if the rain prayer failed? Wei Changkong was obviously not going to give up easily.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Wei Changkong continued sincerely, "Your Majesty, you summon the two of you daily, so you obviously know how powerful you are. I think a simple matter like praying for rain... shouldn't be difficult for them."
Zi Yunlai clenched his hands tightly in his sleeves. He didn't expect that Wei Changkong had set a trap here. If he didn't agree to pray for rain, he would not be able to summon the two of them at will in the future. Even... Bai Yu'an and Fuxing's situation in the Dongchu Palace would become very bad.
He couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
"Uncle Wei, praying for rain is such a big thing. I'm afraid my father will have to discuss it with the imperial teacher and the high priest. Why don't you, Uncle Wei..." Obviously, Zi Tong also realized that this matter was a bit difficult.
"Your Highness, you've lived in the palace since childhood, never worrying about food and clothing. So you don't understand how important rain is to the people. If the rain is delayed for a day, countless lives will be lost," Wei Changkong interrupted Zi Tong without mercy. "Your Highness, you can say such innocent words. I will not hold you accountable."
He turned to look at Zi Yunlai again, "But Your Majesty, you know the suffering of the people, so please save the people!"
His bold words were like roasting Zi Yunlai on the fire.
Zi Yunlai thought about it and was a little hesitant for a moment.
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Chu, may I have your permission to say a few words?" At this time, Bai Yu'an spoke slowly.
"Of course, please speak, Imperial Master." Zi Yunlai turned his gaze to Bai Yu'an.
"General Wei is indeed a great general who loves his country and his people," Bai Yu'an chuckled. "The painting he just drew shows him acting like a ruler of all people."
Wei Changkong frowned. "What does this mean, Imperial Master? Are you implying that this general has any rebellious intentions?"
"I dare not, but I am moved by the general's devotion to the country and the people." Bai Yu'an turned to Zi Yunlai and clasped his fists. "Since the general is so willing to share the worries of the Emperor of Chu and the people, it would be unreasonable for the high priest and I to refuse."
Wei Changkong frowned in surprise.
"The Imperial Master means... that he agrees to pray for rain?" Zi Yunlai was also surprised. He didn't expect Bai Yu'an to agree, but this matter... was really risky.
"Yes!" Bai Yu'an said in a neither humble nor arrogant voice, "The fact that the High Priest and I can stand here today is naturally a blessing from Heaven. And today, we have come to Dongchu, and we are willing to share this blessing with the people of Dongchu."
Wei Changkong couldn't help but sneer, "Good, very good. It's a blessing for us Dongchu that the State Master has this intention. Then, may I ask when the State Master plans to pray for rain?"
"Three days later!" Bai Yu'an said without hesitation.
"Okay, in three days!" Wei Changkong was faintly excited. "Whatever the Imperial Master and the High Priest need, Dong Chu will fully cooperate. But... what if the Imperial Master doesn't have the ability and can't pray for rain?"
"General Wei!" Zi Yunlai's voice deepened. "The Imperial Preceptor and the High Priest have already done their utmost to help pray for rain. How could you say such a thing?"
"Your Majesty, I simply do not want you and the people of the capital to be overjoyed. I hope the Imperial Master can truly pray for rain for Dongchu, rather than just going through the motions and getting it over with."
Wei Changkong said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please understand my sincere wishes."
"But..." Zi Yunlai couldn't help but get anxious. If Bai Yu'an and Fuxing really had such abilities, and could actually pray for rain, then they were truly fairies who had descended to the earth.
He could see that Wei Changkong just wanted to make things difficult for them.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Chu, do not worry about us," Bai Yu'an took over the conversation again, "General Wei, rest assured. The High Priest and I's prayers for rain for Dong Chu will surely move the heavens. The rain...will surely come within three days. However..."
He changed the subject, "If we prayed for rain, but General Wei suspected us for no reason, how would the general express his apology?"
Wei Changkong frowned disdainfully. "If you can really pray for rain, the things in my general's mansion are free for the Imperial Master and the High Priest to take. But if you can't pray for rain..."
"The high priest and I will leave it to the general to do whatever he wants with us!" Bai Yu'an said in a firm tone.
"National Master!" Zi Yunlai suddenly became anxious. The capital of Dongchu has been suffering from drought for many days. Obviously, it is impossible for rain to come in a short time. Bai Yu'an's words were obviously too inconsiderate.
"Alright! The Grand Master of the Great Jin Dynasty is indeed worthy of his reputation. This general believes that the son of the Bai family will also keep his word. Then it's a deal. In three days, we will perform a ritual to pray for rain. If it rains within three days, the Grand Master and the God of Fortune can come to my house and choose anything they want. If it doesn't rain..."
Wei Changkong looked at Zi Yunlai proudly, "Then please, Your Majesty, hand these two people over to me. I will be free to decide how to deal with them when the time comes."
Zi Yunlai was extremely worried and asked Bai Yu'an for confirmation again, "National Master, you must have heard the general's words carefully. It's not too late to regret now."
"Your Majesty the Chu Emperor, the high priest and I represent the imperial family of the Great Jin Dynasty. I will never regret what I said!" Bai Yu'an was not shaken at all.
"Hahaha..." Wei Changkong was extremely happy. After bidding farewell to Zi Yunlai, he left with a swagger. "Okay, very good. This general will wait for the people of the whole country to receive rain."
Only after Wei Changkong's laughter died down did Zi Yunlai anxiously say, "Second Master Bai, you are too foolish to agree to such a thing? If it doesn't rain by then, Wei Changkong will definitely not let you off easily."
"Yes, if it doesn't rain, and something happens to you again, how are we going to explain it to the Second Prince? How are we going to explain it to the Great Jin?"
Zi Tong was extremely anxious, "Second Master Bai, you...you are harming my father and me."
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Chu, Prince Zi Tong, you can rest assured. The rain... will definitely come!" Bai Yu'an was full of confidence.
Because last night, Li Suining saw Zuo Jiali giving advice to Wei Changkong, and he also knew that Wei Changkong would ask them to pray for rain today.
And the most important thing is that after midnight last night, Li Suining observed the stars again and learned the time of rain, so he dared to be so sure and make this bet with Wei Changkong.
Now, the most important thing for them is to think about what to get from Wei Changkong's house.
"Your Majesty, Prince Zitong, if we win this bet, what should we take from the Wei family?" Bai Yu'an asked tentatively, "I hope these two things will be of the greatest use to you."
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