Chapter 5 Don't fight for the job

005 Don't steal the job if you don't have anything to do

The sales of the town's treasures were very successful.

In less than half an incense stick of time, Xiang Jiannan saw that his master's hands were empty. Everyone had different levels of sincerity towards their master. In addition to copper coins, some wealthy people also put silver into the merit box.

Before throwing it, you have to hold it in your hand so that everyone can see it clearly. The arrogance made Xiang Jiannan almost jealous.

After all, they are a wealthy family. They spend money in a way that ordinary people cannot, and they don't even frown.

As an ordinary little Taoist priest, he actually had the same idea as some of the people present.

On the surface, they admired his generosity, but in fact, they were mostly jealous.

We look like human beings, but why is there such a big difference between us? You have a couple of filthy coins and you show them off every day. Even if you don't hold them up for everyone to see, the master will definitely see it. How can the kindness of one's heart be measured by the amount of money?

"That's all for today. Disciple, come here."

Instead of continuing to find a reason to sell the amulets as Xiang Jiannan had expected, his master knew how to stop in time. He was not in a hurry to touch the merit box that had completed its mission, but was busy comforting those who were sad but did not buy the amulets:

"As long as you are sincere, you will get the amulet sooner or later."

"We still have some high incense in our temple. Burning that can also gain the blessing of our master."

"One stick costs thirty coins."

That's too much.

He thought that the master called him over so that he could free up time to deliver the box to the backyard. After three sentences, Xiang Jiannan, standing next to the clay statue of his master, could only say one word: Great!

All the agarwood in the Taoist temple can see the light of day again. My master is really good at taking advantage of the opportunity to sell it. I was looking at him with admiration and wanted to see him continue to fool people, but I saw my master gave me an impatient look.

Then he understood immediately and obediently moved the agarwood from under the desk.

These things have been left there for quite some time, and he has no idea whether he can light them.

"Is it past?"

A large bundle of agarwood was placed on the table. Xiang Jiannan and the master went to the door to make room for it. People who came to the Taoist temple were very conscientious. They put in as many copper coins as the amount of incense they brought. As the saying goes, there is a god above your head. Nowadays, no one dares to play those tricks in Ping An Temple.

"We are at Ping An Temple, and we have finally waited for this day."

The old Taoist priest didn't hear Xiang Jiannan's question at all. He was just enjoying everything in front of him and seemed a little intoxicated.

The moment the smell of incense drifted into his nose, it seemed as if something went into his throat at the same time, making him feel uncomfortable, but he just raised his sleeve to wipe the corners of his eyes.

Xiang Jiannan saw this scene and felt that it was not easy for the old Taoist priest.

The master's realm was still not enough, and he was actually moved by a small thing. "Who is the abbot of Ping An Temple? We are from the county government."

Xiang Jiannan and his master were standing at the door watching the fun with their hands in their pockets when they heard a question coming from behind.

His voice was so loud that it disturbed the quiet and peaceful scene. When he turned around and looked outside the temple, he saw several officials wearing tall hats standing not far away.

Next to them were the Chen father and son, and behind them was a thin man in black.

"This is the abbot of Ping An Temple, Taoist priest, what is your last name?"

Anxious to show off in front of the officials, Old Man Chen reacted even quicker than Xiang Jiannan. His worry had been relieved, and he had regained his former demeanor in the past two days. Without waiting for the two men to approach, he pointed at one of them and introduced him.

The only embarrassing thing is that I don’t seem to know the old Taoist priest’s name.

"I am Gaoyuan An, and I am honored to meet you, officers."

It turned out that the master's name was Gao Yu'an. Xiang Jiannan was stunned by Mr. Chen's question. Then he remembered that he didn't know his master's name. He followed behind him and searched his memory for a moment, but the only word he could say was "Master". After secretly memorizing the three words Gao Yu'an in his heart, he didn't know why the Chen father and son and the officials suddenly visited him.

"Of course I know he is the abbot of Ping An Temple!"

The officer who was questioning Chen rolled his eyes and looked very angry. He glared at him and said in an unfriendly tone: "We are here for the Chen family's matter. I heard that you solved it."

You're here just now. Seeing the unhappy expression of the officer as if he had robbed me of my life, Xiang Jiannan concluded that the other party must be here to cause trouble. The Chen family's matter has been resolved for two days. You've only arrived at this time. Isn't it a bit late?

No wonder Mr. Chen was so cautious in everything. He must have suffered the cold shoulder from these officials before coming here.

Before I traveled through time, I had heard that transportation was very slow in the past, but I didn't expect it to be this slow.

As a law-abiding resident of Ping'an Town, Mr. Chen chose to report to the police as soon as something unclean appeared in his home. However, no one came to investigate, so he had no choice but to let the following events happen.

Although a wealthy family, the Chen family has no backing in official circles. The only reason they have been able to become rich over the years is by being careful in everything they do. As the saying goes, it is easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with little devils. If only Chen Jingxuan could have some fame, the father and son would not have to endure this humiliation today. This is also the reason why Chen Jingxuan has been obsessed with fame for many years.

Without anyone in the court, no matter how rich you are, you will feel insecure.

"It's just a small matter. Mr. Chen, you don't need to thank me anymore."

He also realized that the leading officer had come with ill intentions, so Gao Yuan immediately changed the target of the conversation. He vaguely guessed the purpose of the officers' coming at this time. To put it bluntly, they probably wanted to extort money.

Ping'an Town is only more than 70 miles away from the county seat. If you want to come here, do you have to walk until today? "Protecting the safety of the area is what our county government is responsible for."

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Seeing that the old Taoist priest seemed quite proud, the leading officer became even more unhappy.

If I continue like this, I won't be able to show how capable I am. I can't come here in vain today.

"I heard that the golden talismans in your temple are very powerful? Bring out a few so we can see them."

When one thing fails, he looks for another. The leading officer is ready to find another way out.

The golden talisman is the amulet in the Ping'an Temple and has spread all over the town in the past few days.

Many people said that they saw with their own eyes a golden light that night, which appeared from the backyard of the Chen Mansion and went straight into the sky. This was soon confirmed by the Chen family. The old Taoist priest said that it was emitted by the amulet in their temple.

Golden light appears and ghosts disappear.

Therefore, during the two days when Xiang Jiannan was in a coma, the amulets in the Taoist temple were selling like hot cakes and even had a new name.

"Sold out, come early tomorrow."

It was purely from an economic perspective, Gao Yuan didn't even blink when he spoke.

He is a pragmatic man, and if he says there is nothing, then it is absolutely not the case.

As a monk, he has to be responsible to those people in the temple who have not bought the amulets yet.

"What a coincidence! I just happened to have one on me."

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, Chen Jingxuan, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but speak.

The incident originally started with his family, so he couldn't let Taoist Gao offend the officials again, because in the end, they would definitely be the ones who would be implicated.

While speaking, he took out a amulet from his pocket and handed it over hastily.

"Golden Light Talisman, why is there no golden light?"

He flipped the amulet over and over again, but the leading officer was still aggressive. He had to think of a way to teach this stubborn old Taoist a lesson.

The Taoist priests of this dynasty all have famous cases on record, so you have to take a roundabout way to deal with them.

"There's no wife in the wife cake yet, are you thinking too much?"

Hearing the officer asking such a stupid question, Xiang Jiannan, who had been enduring for a long time, could no longer hold back.

As a Taoist priest, they handled the Chen family's affairs very reasonably. Why are they hesitating like they are interrogating a criminal? Do they really think that wearing an official uniform is a big deal? "How dare you!"

Unexpectedly, the young Taoist priest next to him dared to talk back to him. The leading officer was speechless and then shouted, "What kind of master teaches what kind of apprentice, if he continues like this, there will be chaos." He immediately took a step forward and wanted to draw his sword, but heard a voice from behind to stop him: "Well said, Taoist priest, are the amulets in your temple really as powerful as they say?"

(End of this chapter)