Chapter 556 I'm sorry
As soon as Song Chunxue entered the Zhao family's hall, she understood why the Taoist priest had always been kind to the Zhao family.
A young man with an outstanding demeanor sat in an exquisite wooden wheelchair, a sight that instantly delighted the eye.
He possessed an innate bodhisattva-like appearance, the kind of face only a person of utmost purity and goodness possessed. His eyes were full of spirituality, compassion, kindness, and penetrating insight.
"The Taoist priest has arrived."
The young man in white gently turned the wheels, and the wheelchair moved forward.
"I just woke up and heard that my second brother had someone offend the Taoist priest. I was really anxious and wanted to apologize to the Taoist priest in person. Luckily you came."
He saw Song Chunxue and Xie Zheng, and his clear eyes shone even brighter.
Are these two friends of the Taoist priest?
The Taoist priest raised his hand and placed it on the top of his head, his gaze gentle. "This is Song Chunxue, the junior brother I mentioned to you, and this is Lord Xie Zheng."
"Greetings, Master Song, greetings, Lord Xie," the young man bowed and said, "My name is Zhao Chimo, the sixth in my family. You may call me Zhao Liu."
Looking at the child who was about the same age as Sanwa, Song Chunxue felt a pang of pity and returned the greeting with a cupped hand, "Greetings, Sixth Young Master."
"I heard that Daoist Master Song is obsessed with cultivation. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary. It is a pleasure to meet you." The Sixth Young Master then looked at Xie Zheng. "I, Zhao Liu, have always admired Lord Xie. I never thought that I would be able to meet you in my lifetime. It is my good fortune."
Xie Zheng cupped his hands and nodded. He felt pity for his only daughter and didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Please have a seat, everyone. Try my tea. It was just a gift from someone a few days ago, but we haven't had a chance to taste it yet. Why don't you all come and have a taste?"
As they were talking, someone sat down and gently pushed the wheelchair to the tea table.
The rest of the Zhao family didn't come in; they all stood outside. Hearing that the conversation inside seemed harmonious, the Zhao family patriarch finally stepped across the threshold.
"Little Six, how are you feeling today?" As he spoke, Old Master Zhao choked up.
"Father, why must you do this? Life and death are preordained. Besides, I have already lived for three years because of the Daoist Master, which is enough for me to atone for my sins after I go to hell. Do you really want him to destroy his cultivation for my sake?"
The sixth young master spoke in a low voice, and his appearance showed no signs of the gloom and dejection of someone about to die. His gaze was calm and firm, completely different from the smooth and arrogant demeanor of the Zhao family.
Looking at the white-haired old man in front of her, Song Chunxue almost mistook them for grandfather and grandson if she hadn't heard him mention his father.
"It's all my fault as your father, I've made you suffer..."
"Father, you and Second Brother should apologize to the Taoist priest. You actually used such underhanded methods on him. Father, I am very angry." The Sixth Young Master's attitude was firm. "And Second Brother, don't you know that the more domineering and wicked you are outside because of my illness, the less peace I have?"
At this point, the Sixth Young Master closed his eyes. "I have no complaints about being born into the Zhao family and bearing the bitter consequences of their fate. But if you disregard my wishes and force me to continue living, wouldn't all my suffering have been in vain?"
"My son..." Old Master Zhao's back became more and more bent. He walked shakily to the chair and sat down, wiping away his tears and unable to speak.
Song Chunxue and Xie Zheng exchanged glances but then looked away helplessly. No wonder the Taoist priest was so indecisive about this matter.
The Taoist priest picked up the teacup, took a sip, and kept his eyes lowered without saying a word.
The hall was quiet for a moment.
"Please invite Second Brother in," the Sixth Young Master instructed the people around him.
"yes."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Jian came in from outside, his gaze calm and gentle, unlike the vengeful second-in-command he used to be.
"Xiao Liu, call me."
Song Chunxue turned her head away, thinking that they all loved their younger brother very much. Their expressions didn't lie. They could pretend, but she could tell the difference now.
She suddenly understood why the Taoist priest hadn't explained, but instead brought them to the Zhao family.
The senior brother is still the senior brother. He hasn't become indecisive. It's just that he can't make a decision about the current situation.
She guessed that her senior brother still wanted to save this young master, but not in a way that would exchange his life for his.
She had heard of such things before. She had heard that doing good deeds could change a person's lifespan. Her senior brother was willing to lend a helping hand because he wanted the Zhao family to work together to save the Sixth Young Master.
pity……
If the Zhao family were truly so obedient and concerned with moral conduct, the Sixth Young Master wouldn't be like this.
"Second brother, stop struggling in vain. I have no regrets. And don't do anything unforgivable because of me. I am also a cultivator, and I know that you are going against my will and defying the heavens, which is to harm me."
At this point, a hint of helplessness flashed across the young face of the Sixth Young Master, and he couldn't help but laugh, "Why do you think dying young is pitiful? I don't think I'm pitiful. It's just that God gave me a little less time. But I got everything I wanted to eat, drink, and play because of the Zhao family's huge legacy."
Zhao Jian lowered her head and whispered, "But you're not married yet, you're not..."
"Second Brother," the Sixth Young Master smiled helplessly, "how did you know I wanted to get married?"
"Sixth Brother, I know you're easygoing, but you're my own brother. I want you to live longer. We can't bear the thought of you leaving us first. Your father doesn't want to bury his son..."
The Zhao family's second-in-command, who appeared smooth and worldly on the outside, leaving no trace of his true nature, gradually lost his voice as he bit his lip and wiped away tears.
Song Chunxue frowned. Throwing someone out of the window seemed a bit excessive.
Although pity and sympathy are unnecessary, and no one wants that thing, Song Chunxue suddenly realized that there is no absolute distinction between good and evil among people. It's just that when faced with right and wrong, interests and temptations, few people in the world are truly virtuous.
What makes ordinary people ordinary is that they possess humanity.
Few people can look directly at human nature.
"Master, please persuade my family and tell them the meaning of my being born into the Zhao family. Everyone must die eventually, and my death is not a terrible thing."
The Sixth Young Master looked earnestly at the Taoist priest, “These three years have been a blessing from you, Taoist priest. These three years are equivalent to three hundred years for others. After I die, I will not enter the cycle of reincarnation. This is clearly a blessing from heaven.”
With reddened eyes, Old Master Zhao looked at Master Zhang and asked, "Is this true?"
Xie Zheng also looked at the Taoist priest, feeling that the question that had puzzled him for many years could be answered by the Taoist priest.
"It's true. Although the Sixth Young Master is taking the blame for the Zhao family, he is also a celestial child who came to the mortal world to gain experience. He is not an ordinary person. The reason I saved him is to let him see more of the human world."
“Even immortals envy this mortal body. A living Buddha is rare, and it is difficult to cultivate a living Buddha. Only this mortal body can withstand the heavy desires. It is not easy to come here. I saw that his mind and body were clear and he still had attachment to the mortal world, so I extended his life by three years. The rest cannot be forced. If you take away the lifespan of an ordinary person for him, you will destroy his merits of several lifetimes.”
As he spoke, the Taoist priest looked at Zhao Jian and said, "Just as you intend to ruin my cultivation with your beauty, if I cannot withstand the test, all my previous efforts will be in vain."
Zhao Jian lowered his head, "I'm sorry, Daoist Master."
Song Chunxue spoke up at the right moment, "I'm sorry, Zhao Jian. I was rash that day. I apologize to you."
"..." Zhao Jian glared at her resentfully.
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