The Imperial Astronomical Bureau was doomed, and I would certainly be the first to be executed.
As I said before, I have the most seniority but also the least established connections.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have done the most work but still only became a deputy supervisor.
You might think the title of Deputy Director is impressive, but there are eight Deputy Directors in the Imperial Observatory. Even if someone knows nothing and comes from a prominent family, they can still get the title of Deputy Director.
This old man, who had no powerful backing, had witnessed too much corruption and injustice in the Celestial Empire over the years, and had also suffered too much exclusion and suppression from his colleagues.
This is also why he brought Sheng Lingxiao back, because the child is very similar to himself, talented but destined to be mediocre for life.
Because he had no powerful backers.
Upon learning that Sheng Lingxiao had become an inspector, Old Wu was genuinely happy for him.
Having Bo Jiudao as a backer is better than suffering oppression on my own.
Ever since her only son joined the army many years ago, only to have his merits stolen by someone else, and was executed after storming into the general's tent in anger, her husband had been depressed ever since. If she hadn't stopped him, her strong-willed husband would have already committed suicide in front of the Heavenly Emperor's Palace to seek justice for their son.
But Old Wu, who knew the dark side of the officialdom in China, understood that his wife's efforts were in vain.
Putting aside the fact that she would be shot dead by the Dragon Guards before she even reached the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, even if she were to kill herself, the Heavenly Emperor would not punish the general who led the army for the sake of an old woman.
As the deputy director of the Imperial Observatory, I don't even have the qualifications to make the important people open their eyes.
But ever since that little guy appeared, he keeps calling her "Master's wife" and "I am your son," and my wife has started to smile.
But after the little guy was accused of stealing ten years' worth of China's production, his wife's condition worsened.
The old woman's eyes turned ashen with death after her two sons died unjustly.
Sigh, it's better to be dead. At least I can reunite with my two sons now that I'm dead, so those two old folks won't have to struggle so hard in this world.
Old Wu knew he was going to die, so when he returned home, he bought wine and meat that he usually couldn't afford, since he had no children and his money was useless to him.
It would be better to have a good meal before you die.
Moreover, there was something else he kept to himself: the Celestial Empire was on the verge of collapse, and there was no way to save it.
Since death is inevitable either way, I might as well end it all and gain a kind of dignity I've never experienced before.
He thought his wife would still be sitting lifelessly in the yard gazing at the sky when he returned home, but when he pushed open the gate, he found that the old woman was sitting there smiling and sipping tea.
This surprised Lao Wu greatly.
Such a partner has never appeared again since Sheng Xiaozhi left Tiandi City.
What makes you so happy?
Old Wu put down the wine and meat in his hand, sat down opposite his wife with a puzzled look, and asked.
His wife rolled her eyes at him, then picked up her teacup and slowly took another sip.
When he realized that Lao Wu was about to speak again, he opened his palm; it was a sound transmission talisman.
"This is?"
After Old Wu received the communication talisman, a very familiar young voice rang out from inside.
"Master's wife, it's me, Xiao'er. How are you?"
Old Wu was immediately shocked; Sheng Lingxiao was still alive.
"Does my master constantly berate me for being heartless?"
"He's just so stubborn. I've told him that even if he works himself to the bone, no one will remember his kindness. He insists on doing everything himself. What's the point?"
“I told him before I left, ‘That damn Yunqin collapsed. Take you away quickly. I’ll take care of you in your old age. I don’t have a father… uh… I had one before, but I killed him. I’ve always wanted a father. Later, someone named Huang Jiu said he could be my father, but I didn’t agree because I think a father should be like my master, who scolds me for being ignorant and useless but cares about me the most.”
"Yes, my mother is just like my master's wife. She nags me all day long because she's worried that I'm not eating or dressing well, but she cherishes me dearly. I also want a mother-in-law like His Highness's mother-in-law, who treats His Highness as well as my master's wife treats me."
"His Highness is very good to me and never thinks I'm a chatterbox. I've told His Highness all these things, and His Highness asked me, 'What do you think of the girls from the Ye tribe?'"
The sound of Sheng Lingxiao scratching his head could be heard through the communication talisman.
“I think the girls of the Qi tribe are very nice. They are all kind-hearted. Everyone in the Qi tribe is kind. Moreover, Your Highness said that I am of the Wu tribe, and it would be difficult for me and an ordinary human girl to have children.”
“But someone told me that marriage requires the consent of parents and the words of a matchmaker. Your Highness and the Crown Princess are willing to be my matchmakers, but you two must be present for the marriage to take place, so I sent you this message talisman.”
"Oh, I am now an elder of the Daqi Dan Palace, and I am currently working for His Highness at the Jiutian Xuandao Sect. I have made many friends here, and one of them, Xiao Liu with the slanted eyes, is the one who is most willing to confide in me. He is the one who told me about the arranged marriage, and he is also the one who asked me to send you the communication talisman."
"Moreover, he said that His Highness's mind is now focused on destroying the Yunqin Heavenly Dynasty. If I want to get married, it will have to be after the Yunqin Heavenly Dynasty is destroyed. So you should just hide now, and I will come to pick you up to arrange my marriage."
“Master’s wife likes to wear blue clothes. The clothes in Daqi are much nicer than those in the Imperial Land. I will prepare a few more sets for you. Master has no teeth but still loves to eat meat. The meat in Yunqin is all from demon beasts, which is too tough and expensive. Master is reluctant to buy it. Daqi has many delicacies made from the meat of ordinary livestock. They are soft and tender, which are perfect for an old man with no teeth.”
This incoherent and nonsensical message has come to an end, without even a proper conclusion.
But after hearing the contents of the message, Old Wu and his wife exchanged a deep look.
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