Chapter 823: New Year's Day is approaching
It’s not that the Lord doesn’t want him, it’s just that he knows that the goddess won’t let go.
Before he resigned, the Lord of the Mansion couldn't help but say, "The human world is in turmoil, and you foxes are more or less involved. Especially you, who doesn't shy away from the consequences, I'm afraid you won't be able to escape."
"Although I should have told you to be careful, if you are not careful, don't worry. There will always be a place for you in the Yue Mansion."
Gong Mengbi knew it was a joke, but since the Lord of the Mansion had specifically instructed him that nothing was trivial, he still responded respectfully, saying, "Little Fox understands."
Having escaped safely from the Lord of the Mansion and having accomplished the task of civilizing the fox gods and other creatures in the countryside, Gong Mengbi felt relieved.
He did the work first and then asked the Lord for instructions. Although he expected that the Lord would not refuse and a win-win cooperation could be reached, the matter was not settled without the imperial seal.
Now that everything is settled, Gong Mengbi is completely relieved of his worries.
Originally, the purpose of keeping the handle of educating the heretics was to make a big fuss at the New Year banquet, but no one expected that Su Siye would jump out and couldn't wait, and exposed the matter under the pretext of inspection.
Although Su Siye was suspended from his post, Gong Mengbi's abilities were gradually revealed.
The favor of the goddess is undoubtedly Gong Mengbi's greatest reliance, but the goddess is a super-level celestial being, detached from the world, and will never personally participate in the power struggle in Tianhuyuan.
Xun Jijiu's recommendation was Gong Mengbi's second amulet. It was because of Xun Jijiu that he was able to unite the wild foxes and become a branch of the Tianhu Court. Gong Mengbi also relied on the power of the wild foxes to gain many advantages.
The Yue Mansion's endorsement is an additional boost, a card that is both unclear and highly feared. The Yue Mansion plays a vital role in the Taishan lineage, far more than the mere Tianhu Courtyard can compare.
Su Siye's early exit exposed Gong Mengbi's true identity, which was really frightening. Therefore, before finding out the truth, Gong Mengbi could live a peaceful life for a while, and no one would cause trouble for him at the New Year's banquet.
This year's New Year's banquet was both peaceful and turbulent.
In previous years, only the fox spirits serving in the Heavenly Fox Academy could attend the annual banquet. The headmaster sat at the head, with the teachers and instructors seated in the center, and the fox spirits on either side, celebrating the New Year together with their contributions and rewards.
Not all fox fairies can participate in this annual banquet. Fox fairies without official duties are not eligible to enter. People like Kang Wen are just students, so they are naturally not included.
But this year was different, all the deans of the Fox Academy were present, drinking and having fun together.
This was an unusual omen. Being able to attend the annual banquet had already caught the eyes of the goddess and represented a leap in status.
Such a signal represents that Fox Sons Academy has truly become closely integrated with Celestial Fox Academy, and the dean of Fox Sons Academy can be regarded as an immortal official of Celestial Fox Academy.
Although no one caused any trouble, there were undercurrents as the foxes exchanged glances and clinked glasses.
If some fox immortals had previously disregarded the Fox Court, believing that teaching in the countryside, far away from the spiritual environment of the Heavenly Fox Court, was no different from teaching peasants, and that they could not teach anything good, then now that they were serving as ministers in the same palace, they could consider their own worth.
And for the deans of the Fox Academy, this is undoubtedly an encouragement.
Some of these fox academies were founded by aristocratic families, while others were founded by wild foxes, but most of the deans were minor figures. Even those from aristocratic families were only unfavored side branches, but now, through this opportunity, they have all achieved some degree of advancement and ambition.
After the annual banquet, the deans gave out rewards based on their inspections and assessments. Those who did well received larger rewards, while those who didn't received more than a few symbolic gifts.
Gong Mengbi ranked first and reaped great rewards.
After the annual banquet, many people were drunk. The wine at the banquet was a gift from the goddess, and it was made of nectar and jade dew, a wonderful product that helps with spiritual practice.
This drunkenness was not just from alcohol, but also from eating too many spiritual things and feeling a little dizzy.
Gong Mengbi was also drunk, and there were too many people toasting him. The deans of the Fox Court all appreciated his kindness, and many of his colleagues praised him, and he accepted all of them.
"After drinking so much, are you still able to go back? Why don't you just rest for a few days in Tianhu Courtyard?" After the New Year's banquet, Dr. Huang saw that his face was flushed and asked him with some concern.
Gong Mengbi shook his head and said, "Let's go back. Tomorrow is the Little New Year, and I have some unfinished business, so I won't stay here for long."
Seeing that he looked relatively lucid, Dr. Huang nodded and said, "The chief priest is trying to give you some advice. If you have some free time, come to the Sky Fox Court more often and meet some people."
Gong Mengbi nodded solemnly.
Dr. Huang had a lot more to say, but he didn't want to put too much pressure on him, so he just said, "We will all help you."
"The road ahead is difficult, and the road behind is even more difficult." Gong Mengbi looked calm, not taking the struggles within the Sky Fox Courtyard too seriously. He said, "Master, don't worry."
Dr. Huang said nothing more and sent him out of Tianhuyuan.
The wind was strong on Mount Tai, and the waning moon appeared at midnight, shining like pearls falling on velvet. Clouds circled the mountain, hiding the crescent moon.
The wind blew away Gong Mengbi's drunkenness, and he rose into the clouds and flew south.
In the blink of an eye, the New Year is here again. In the depths of winter, all things hide, and the harsh winds and rains of the winter season also temporarily stop.
Gong Mengbi descended upon Wuning, and the night was quiet. But as the Lunar New Year approached, the atmosphere and thoughts of the people grew more intense. The more significant the festival, the more it gathered people's thoughts and the more effective it was in warding off evil spirits.
In the deep of the night, a woman in a cloak pushed open the gate of the East Garden which was usually closed.
The garden is not dilapidated and is kept very clean, but no one lives there, so it has a bit of a wild feel.
The woman pushed open the door of the small building in the East Garden, and what came into her sight were two statues, one of the Holy Lady of Mount Tai, and the other of the Holy Fox Fairy.
The woman relit the burnt incense, first worshipped the Goddess of Mount Tai, and then went to worship in front of the fox fairy statue, praying for the health of her child.
"Fox Fairy, oh Fox Fairy, ever since Wansong Academy fell into trouble, we have searched everywhere but have been unable to find any trace of those two children."
"I would rather they live an ordinary and peaceful life than have to endure such torture."
"It's the Lunar New Year again, and I can't sleep all night. I don't know if they are cold or warm, if they have enough to eat, or if they have a place to live."
As she spoke, she kowtowed heavily, already weeping uncontrollably: "Fox Fairy, please bless my two children to return safely."
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