Chapter 1098 Preaching
Mr. Zhuang looked at the two innocent children and sighed, saying, "I know what you are thinking. You want County Lord Yu to stand up for me, but on what basis do you think that is?"
Bai Shan said, "Mr. Yu seems like an upright man."
Manbao nodded. "When faced with injustice, upright people will always speak up for the victims, right?"
"That's right," Mr. Zhuang said, "If it had been ten years earlier, or even five years earlier, when County Lord Yu was younger and still in office, I would have definitely not missed this opportunity. But he's so old now, and he's already retired..."
"It's been over twenty years since the incident, and I don't have any solid evidence to prove my innocence. You've all read the law books, and you know that solving a case depends on evidence, not conjecture," Mr. Zhuang said. "There are deep feelings, but no evidence. County Magistrate Yu won't believe me based on my own words alone. It's too difficult and complicated to investigate this matter, and he's too old."
Mr. Zhuang sighed. He thought that County Lord Yu might not care about this matter. "I don't want to trouble County Lord Yu too much about this matter."
Mr. Zhuang smiled and said, "Although my reputation is important, it has long been a thing of the past for me. You should also remember not to worry about this matter anymore in the future."
"Sir, do you think this matter is over?" Man Bao frowned and said, "But judging from his actions these three times, even if you are willing, he probably won't agree, right?"
Mr. Zhuang smiled at her and said, "Yes, I originally thought that if he really did something, I would have to talk to him about it in order not to affect you. But now that you are famous, there is no need for me to go to him."
Seeing the two children's confusion, he smiled and said, "I think the master knows him well. If he is not absolutely sure, he will not dare to do anything to me again."
He leaned against the side of the carriage and laughed heartily, "He was able to pass the entrance exam to the provincial academy, so he's certainly not stupid. But why, after more than twenty years in the government, is he still only a fifth-rank doctor? It's not because he lacks talent, but because he's lost his edge."
Mr. Zhuang was not successful in his life, so he thought a lot. The more people he met, the more he thought, and he figured out some truths.
He once wanted to teach his son those principles, but his son had some grudges against him. He did not want to be like his father, who lived a life of mediocrity with impossible ambitions and suffered in his heart.
His wish was simple: to have a wife, children and a warm home. He had no big ambitions and just wanted to settle down in the county town, leave a few shops and land for his children, and find a good marriage for his son and daughter.
He wanted to teach his grandson, but unfortunately, his grandson's father was not very willing to let him teach, for fear that he would raise his son to be like his father.
Although Zhuang Dalang never said it, he felt that his father's life was very hard. This hardship was not because of food, clothing, housing and transportation, but because of his ambition. He could never do what he wanted to do.
He didn't want his son to be like his father.
So Mr. Zhuang has a lot of ideals that he wants to teach but has no place to teach them.
He usually taught his students a lot, but some things were not suitable to be said all the time, and the time they had to study with him was limited.
Only Manbao, Baishan and Bai Erlang were by his side all the time, so he was able to tell them the principles he had figured out.
"Chen Fulin has been cautious throughout his life, but excessive caution can lead to indecision. He is also too utilitarian and will not do anything that is not profitable. Although such a person will not encounter great difficulties, he will also find it difficult to achieve success."
Mr. Zhuang said to his two disciples, "Don't follow his example. Although I've always urged you to be cautious in your words and actions, you must not lose your edge. In life, besides fame and fortune, there are always other things that one must persevere in."
Manbao and Baishan nodded together, taking note of the master's words, and then brought the topic back to where it had strayed. "So, master, you think he's afraid of us and won't harm you again?"
Seeing that they had brought the topic back, Mr. Zhuang could only break it down and explain it to them. He nodded and said, "Yes, Bai Shan and Er Lang are both scholars. He knows that scholars have the same name. He has been doing business in the capital for many years. He has many ways to deal with you two junior brothers, but you are different."
Mr. Zhuang laughed and said, "You're a doctor, and you're protected by Jishitang. He couldn't think of a way to deal with you right now. And now you're frequenting the homes of nobles and dignitaries. Sometimes a single word from you could ruin years of his business. Compared to him, I'm a barefoot beggar, while he's dressed in brocade. Tell me, if the two met, would I be more afraid of him, or would he be more afraid of me?"
Manbao said, "I didn't see that the master was afraid of him."
Since he met Chen Fulin, Mr. Zhuang's facial expression has not changed much, and he has always been indifferent. I'm afraid Chen Fulin is even more afraid?
Manbao couldn't help but smile.
Bai Shan pondered, "But Mr. Ke also has a weakness, he just hasn't discovered it yet."
Manbao turned around and asked, "What is your weakness, sir?"
Bai Shan glanced at her and said, "You."
Manbao's eyes widened.
"And me, and Bai Er."
Mr. Zhuang smiled and nodded slightly, then reached out and touched his head and said with a smile, "So, from now on, you should also learn to keep your emotions under wraps, okay?"
After that, he glanced at Manbao and said, "Especially you."
Manbao immediately sat up straight and composed himself.
Mr. Zhuang snorted softly and said, "In the future, when you can remain calm in front of us and not show your emotions, then you will have mastered this skill."
Manbao couldn't help showing a bitter look on his face, full of distress.
Mr. Zhuang patted her head lightly, and Manbao could only hold her breath and shrink her face. When Mr. Zhuang saw it, it looked even weirder.
Bai Shan, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing out loud, and couldn't help but reach out and pinch the flesh on her face.
Manbao slapped his hand away, and Bai Shan then spoke up for her, "Sir, she's only like this in front of her family. When she's out, she's really good at pretending. She puts on a dignified front, lifts her chin, and acts like a little miracle doctor."
Mr. Zhuang did not let her go, but said earnestly: "This is not enough, Manbao, not all friends in this world can be devoted to each other, people must be vigilant."
"I have suffered losses from this before, and I don't want you to suffer the same in the future."
Manbao said: "Don't worry, sir, we are very cautious outside."
Not to mention Mr. Zhuang, even Bai Shan looked at her in disbelief.
Manbao wanted to open his mouth to speak, but after thinking it over, he held back.
Humph, she is very good at keeping secrets. Koko has been with her for so many years and she has never told anyone.
Bai Shan was thinking: You couldn't even hide the fact that your father was with you, how can you still say that you are cautious?
The three of them returned home. Manbao, Baishan, and the others went into the house to rest, so they gathered together and whispered, "So, is this matter over?"
Bai Shan said: "Listen to what you say, sir. Let's wait and see what happens."
Manbao suddenly remembered something and asked, "Am I really not careful and my emotions are clearly visible on my face?"
Bai Shan nodded heavily.
The next update will be around 4:00 PM
(End of this chapter)
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