The Taoist priest and the man in the bamboo hat were so shocked that they were speechless. They looked at each other silently, and they saw the solemnity in each other's eyes. The man in the bamboo hat covered his mouth and whispered, "Second brother, how many thunders will you have to endure..."
The Taoist grinned and scratched the back of his neck, "He wants to tire the Heavenly Dao to death..."
Man in bamboo hat: "I didn't expect that besides loving farming, Sixth Brother is also so lustful..."
Taoist priest: "Maybe just planting seeds on the land isn't enough..."
Man in bamboo hat: "Second brother, you..."
In front, Shangguan Shu noticed nothing.
He happened to meet Taifu Yang head-on. In the past, Shangguan Shu was aloof and would never rush to greet him, but unexpectedly, this time, he actually walked up to him quickly.
"Master Yang..."
"Shangguan Lord..." Taifu Yang was surprised. Seeing Shangguan Shu's appearance, he asked curiously, "Why is Shangguan Lord dressed like this?"
Shangguan Shu waved his hand and said, "I met a naked beggar on the road and gave him my clothes."
Taifu Yang praised repeatedly, "Shangguan has a great heart!"
Shangguan Shu pursed his lips and smiled, "Master Yang, have you finished your meal?"
Yang Taifu didn't understand what Shangguan Shu was going to do, so he told the truth, "After eating, I will go home."
"If Sir Yang doesn't like the taste, just tell me and I'll ask them to change it!"
Taifu Yang heard the voice-over, "Oh... Could this be the Pinnacle Garden..."
Shangguan Shu was waiting for this sentence, so he simply said, "My son's!"
Taifu Yang was unable to recover for a while, and when he did, his old face drooped immediately.
When these ministers were young, they compared their official positions and ranks. When they got older, they compared the success of their descendants.
Shangguan Bailin had been clever, hardworking and studious since childhood. His only flaw was that he was too stubborn and too straightforward. But in recent days, it was heard that the boy had become much more cunning and tactful, and had become an impeccable young man. Taifu Yang was both envious and jealous.
He was twenty years older than Shangguan Shu, and recently he was on the same level as him. No, strictly speaking, his official position was slightly higher than his, but it was enough to make him indignant.
He is not convinced!
Normally, he could still comfort himself that Shangguan Shu was able to take the position of Grand Tutor because he had benefited from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion and won the favor of Princess Chengqian.
Otherwise, why would he disregard his dignity and serve as Princess Chengqian's eunuch for a long time, and then be promoted?
But with Shangguan Bolin, Yang Taifu could no longer justify himself. Perhaps Shangguan Shu was just a little bit better than him...
Otherwise, how could his son be so outstanding, while his...
He had no intention of exchanging pleasantries with Shangguan Shu. He said he had unfinished business and left, cursing as he left, "What are you showing off for? You act like you don't have a son!"
Shangguan Shu heard it but pretended not to hear it.
Shangguan Shu put his hands behind his back and deliberately slowed down his pace.
Then I met another acquaintance, Lord Wang.
"Sir, I'm honored to meet you. I wonder if you..."
"How do you know this restaurant was bought by my Bai Lin?"
Lord Wang: ...
Did he ask this question?
Lord Wang was troubled by the scandal and was obviously much more honest. He forced a smile, complimented Shangguan Shu a few words, and then left.
Shangguan Shu and the other two finally entered the private room. The shopkeeper brought clean robes for the three of them to change into. Then the dishes and wine were served. The man in the bamboo hat strongly requested to order three roast chickens.
The Taoist raised his glass and toasted Shangguan Shu, "Brave man, I offer you a toast."
Seeing this, the man in the bamboo hat raised his head from the roast chicken, picked up his wine glass, and came forward, "I toast you too..."
The three of them drank it all in one gulp.
Shangguan Shu asked, "I haven't asked you two heroes your names yet, and where are you from?"
The Taoist answered truthfully, "My name is Heng Chen, my fourth brother is Heng Ye, and I have four other brothers. My eldest brother's name is..."
Shangguan Shu raised an eyebrow and interrupted, "Heng Luan?"
Heng Chen and Heng Ye were shocked when they heard this. Heng Chen was surprised and happy, thinking that Shangguan Shu had remembered, and asked, "How did you know?"
Shangguan Shu's eyes became extremely subtle after getting a positive answer. He lowered his brows and remained calm.
I understand... Now I understand everything.
No wonder... No wonder...
If you are not from the same family, you will not enter the same door...
I just don't know how many of these brothers took after their father or mother...
The mother is stupid, the father is crazy...
Maybe it's from my dad...
As he was thinking, the silence in the box was suddenly broken by a loud thunder.
Heng Chen and Heng Ye were startled. Heng Chen couldn't help but look towards the window, wondering, "It was fine just now, why is it raining now?"
Shangguan Shu rested his arms on the table, tapping his fingertips lightly, and looked at Heng Chen and Heng Ye with amusement, as if they were two fools. After a while, he smiled and said, "Not only do I know that your eldest brother is called Heng Luan, I also know that your third brother is called Heng Lin..."
Heng Chen stood up excitedly, "Sixth brother, do you remember?"
Shangguan Shu felt a pang in his heart when he heard this name. He didn't want to be brothers with them!
He pressed his hand with a sullen face, asked Heng Chen to sit down, and explained, "I am not your brother. The reason I know your other two brothers is because they are my servants."
As soon as the words fell, Heng Chen was stunned.
Heng Ye stopped eating the roast chicken and stared at Shangguan Shu in amazement. He said tremblingly, "You...you actually...let my eldest and third brothers serve as your servants..."
"How did you do it?" Heng Ye suddenly came in front of Shangguan Shu with excitement in his eyes.
Heng Chen also looked puzzled.
Shangguan Shu smiled faintly, fiddling with his wine glass in one hand, his tone cold yet rational. "That monk, Hengluan, although a Buddhist, has a fierce look and unquenchable lust. This is a minor matter... He's powerless, has no livelihood skills, yet he acts as if it's all natural. If, as he claims, he's the creator Buddha, he deserves to be supported by heaven and earth. He must also understand the rules of heaven and earth. In the human world, from the emperor to the county magistrate, everyone must fulfill their duties to reap the benefits. The human world does not worship unfounded Buddhas..."
Shangguan Shu raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp. His dark eyes narrowed slightly, and his thick, dark pupils hid a hint of malice and mockery. "He said he was the Buddha. The Buddha worshipped by the Great Chu always preaches that all beings are equal. But Heng Luan is so high and mighty. Has he really been in such a high position for so long that he doesn't know the sufferings of the world?"
"I, Shangguan Shu, respect Buddha, and I also respect the obedient Buddha. If he is not obedient, I can make him obedient!"
"And Heng Lin, unlike Heng Luan, believes in equal exchange for everything. But if, as he claims, he is the ancestor of the gods, a god, and when he was born, the heavens bestowed him with extraordinary powers, how can he compare himself to ordinary people and engage in equal exchange?"
"Gods know nothing of the mundane world and don't worry about making a living. Yet, mortals have to fight for food from the moment they are born. How can there be an equal exchange with such a huge disparity? Gods are not like gods, and humans are not like humans... If Gods are so selfish, then don't blame us for being disrespectful!"
"Should mortals be manipulated by gods?"
Shangguan Shu spoke in a gloomy tone. After a while, he suddenly smiled evilly, "I just spoiled her!"
He also tried to take back the golden body and kill Yue'er...
Humph! Dream on!
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