Chapter 619: My Uncle is Small-minded
Xia Gu complained, but she was beaming with joy and looked very proud.
Han Zhang snorted coldly and said, "Is it my fault now?"
Seeing that he seemed really angry, Xia Gu hurried over to comfort him, hugged his arm and begged for mercy, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have scared my uncle. Uncle, please be magnanimous. Please don't bother with me."
Han Zhang held her arm out without moving, pressed her against him, and said earnestly, "You are the princess of the Yangtze River Dragon Palace. You can be willful and playful, but you must not lose sight of the situation or the importance of things."
Xia Gu was frightened by his seriousness and did not move for a while.
Han Zhang said, "Your maternal grandfather, the Dragon King of Dongting, governed the waters of Dongting Lake, and was benevolent and generous to the region. Your father, the Golden Dragon King, rose from humble beginnings, but his righteousness was unparalleled. He now governs the waters of the Yangtze River, nurturing all living things."
"You call me little uncle, and I'm only a few years older than you. What are your ambitions? You're content with pleasure, and you're obsessed with being admired by the stars. But if you're not the moon, can you survive a life of flattery and praise? While your parents are still around, they can protect you. But when your parents achieve their goals and ascend to heaven, who will protect you?"
He became more and more stern and his tone was not polite. In just a moment, Xia Gu's eyes turned red. She was embarrassed and annoyed. She broke free from his hand and said, "Are you here to teach me a lesson? I..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the Dragon Girl of Dongting Lake, who said, "Alright, we start quarreling as soon as we meet."
The Dragon Girl of Dongting Lake put her arm around Xia Gu's shoulders, patted her head to comfort her, and winked at Han Zhang. Then, holding her daughter in her arms, she walked away, admonishing her, "Uncle is concerned for you. Do you know how you sneaked into Huangjiao Mountain and befriended the demons? You scared us all."
Xia Gu complained, "I was just teasing them. I knew they were no good, but didn't we catch them all in the end?"
The Dragon Girl of Dongting knocked on her forehead and said, "If it wasn't for my uncle saving you, who would be the one to capture who?"
The mother and daughter walked further and further away, and their voices gradually became quieter, but Xia Gu's resentment and complaints could still be vaguely heard.
The Golden Dragon King shook his head, smiled at Han Zhang, and said, "Xia Gu has been spoiled by her grandfather. She has been obedient since she was a child, and now she is becoming more and more difficult to discipline. You should not be angry with her."
Han Zhang said, "She does have a temperament somewhat similar to my father. I've seen how much he's suffered, so I don't want Xia Gu to follow in his footsteps."
The Golden Dragon King said, "If you have some free time, why not help us teach her a lesson and maybe even cheer her up so she doesn't become so arrogant from being flattered all the time?"
Han Zhang shook her head and said, "She's not going to listen to me. I'm afraid she'll piss me off to death."
King Jinlong had no good way to deal with his daughter. He was filled with worry and frowned.
Han Zhang was furious, but she didn't want to upset the Golden Dragon King. Instead, she consoled him, saying, "There's no need for me to teach her. Xia Gu is just playful now, but she's still very filial to her brother-in-law and sister. I'll teach her slowly in the future."
Gong Mengbi said, "Xia Gu is the apple of your eye, and she's also been pampered by the Dragon King of Dongting. Although she has some temper, she will eventually grow up under the influence of her surroundings. I've seen people who are much more dissolute than her, but Xia Gu is already a good person."
Taking advantage of the topic, Gong Mengbi briefly mentioned the story of a Taihu dragon heir who tampered with the treasure that suppressed the lake, causing the water veins to become turbulent, the spiritual power to become unbalanced, and storms to cause chaos. This immediately made the Golden Dragon King and Han Zhang frown.
The water god has the unshirkable responsibility to nurture all living beings.
In other words, all the gods in the world have the responsibility to regulate yin and yang, nurture all living things, or educate the people and bless all directions.
For someone like Han Zhang, lacking a divine position might be a minor issue, but for someone like the Golden Dragon King, there are clear and unshirkable responsibilities. This is the price one must pay for enjoying the incense of the people and the blessings of heaven and earth.
Even though Gong Mengbi did not practice the way of the gods, his good deeds were recorded in the immortal books. The consideration of merits was also an important part of the various assessments of immortals and gods.
It’s a pity that not all immortals and gods can take this seriously. Some even don’t understand that they are not sitting in that position just to enjoy the fruits of their labor, but they have to spend time and energy to do things.
The Golden Dragon King said firmly, "I will never let Xia Gu become like that." Then, with a hint of relief, he said, "Xia Gu may be playful, but when it comes to major issues, she always has a clear understanding."
Han Zhang looked at Gong Mengbi and asked, "Who is this dandy guy you're talking about?"
Gong Mengbi looked at the Golden Dragon King with deep meaning in his eyes and said, "This is why I came to see the King today."
The Golden Dragon King's heart moved, and his expression immediately became serious. He said, "This is not the place to discuss serious matters. Let's move to the Golden Dragon Hall."
When the three of them returned to the Golden Dragon Hall, Gong Mengbi bowed and said, "Today's request to see the king is inappropriate, and it is not my place to come. However, the matter is of great importance, and I cannot but come."
He looked at Han Zhang and said, "Brother, please step aside for a moment."
Han Zhang was surprised and asked, "You can't even listen to me?"
Gong Mengbi said with a hint of apology, "When this matter is settled, I will definitely tell my senior brother everything."
Seeing his serious expression, Han Zhang glanced at the Golden Dragon King and said, "Brother-in-law, I'll wait for you outside the palace."
He left the Golden Dragon Hall, and the sounds, images, and aura inside the hall faded away. In their place was the vast divine power of the Golden Dragon King, which was like the abyss of the sea, blocking out all prying eyes.
Han Zhang waited outside the palace, feeling bored for a moment. He thought to himself, "This fox is crossing the river and then destroying the bridge. He clearly borrowed my raft to get here, but now he's leaving me out here. How unkind of a friend!"
"I don't know what the big deal is. My brother-in-law can hear it, but I can't."
He thought about everything he had said and done since he met Gong Mengbi, trying to find some clues.
But before he could figure it out, his good niece had already kicked out of the Golden Palace. Seeing Han Zhang alone outside the palace, she teased, "Why are you out there alone, little uncle? Is it cold inside the palace? Isn't it warmer outside?"
Han Zhang just felt a headache and said, "Speak properly."
Xia Gu snorted and said, "Mother is hosting a banquet at the mansion. When you are done chatting, go and eat."
Han Zhang nodded and said, "It's been a while. How come I haven't seen any progress in your cultivation?"
Xia Gu was furious and said, "What do you care?"
Han Zhang sneered, "Your aunt was born with deficiencies, but now she's a sixth-rank rank. Even if you provide her with good food and drink every day, she's still a sixth-rank rank rank."
"Ah - so annoying!" Xia Gu was so ashamed and angry that she pounced on him and hit him.
Han Zhang was not likely to be hit by her and dodged it with a quick move.
Xia Gu chased after him, her hairpins and rings jingling, and circled around the porch of the Golden Palace.
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