novelapdf Chapter 878 Dean, Don't Deceive Me
Chapter 878 Dean, Don't Deceive Me
Chapter 878 Dean, Don't Deceive Me
General Zhaoming appears to be a refined and elegant Taoist priest, but he is not aloof at all; he is a passionate and fiery person.
He ran very fast, and there was a reason for that.
Just as he brought Gong Mengbi to the exorcism courtyard, and they were led into the room by Zhang Yuanshi's servant, he stood with Gong Mengbi under the flower window, secretly watching the visitors who were quietly turning in from all directions being blocked outside by the servant.
Hearing the waiter politely but firmly refuse, "The abbot has not yet returned and we do not know when he will return, so why don't you come another day?"
"Then I'll wait for the academy director inside."
"We already have guests in the house, please bear with us."
Who arrived so quickly?
The waiter just smiled without saying a word. After seeing off several visitors who came to inquire about the news, he became so annoyed that he simply closed the gates of the mansion to find some peace and quiet.
Seeing the servant close the gate and walk towards them, General Zhaoming whispered to Gong Mengbi, "If it weren't for your help, he definitely wouldn't have let me in."
The waiter, who had heard this from afar, said, "That's right. Otherwise, if I let you in, how would I refuse the others?"
General Zhaoming chuckled, "Given our friendship, what's wrong with you giving me a back door?"
"You're so unserious. Wait a moment, I'll brew you a pot of good tea."
"I want the celestial tea that the Imperial Academy Master is reluctant to drink."
"Then I can't find it; the abbot has hidden it."
"pity."
As the servant entered the mansion, Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "You two are very close friends."
“Yuan Qing and I have known each other for a long time. Don’t underestimate him just because he’s a servant. He’s the academy master’s favorite student. If it weren’t for the fact that he was training under the academy master, he would have been able to stand on his own long ago.”
General Zhaoming praised him lavishly and told Gong Mengbi some stories about the servants.
The waiter brought in a table of food, on which were set out a sky-blue tea set. He said, "Why don't you know how to be more discreet when you're gossiping about others?"
General Zhaoming didn't care at all, and had a close relationship with his attendant.
The waiter lit the stove and brewed tea with practiced ease.
General Zhaoming continued talking, introducing him: "Yuan Qing, let me introduce you. This is Gong Mengbi, Gong Mingfu, a distinguished disciple of the Heavenly Fox Academy, who embodies the virtues of the Azure Dragon."
Yuan Qing didn't even raise his head, and said, "I need you to introduce me again." He looked at Gong Mengbi and said, "Mr. Gong, you don't recognize me, but I have long heard of your great name. The academy director once mentioned you to me, praising your immortal appearance and noble bearing, and told me that if I had the opportunity to meet you, I would like to learn from you. Today, I have met you and I know that what the academy director said was true."
Gong Mengbi laughed: "I didn't expect to be remembered by the Academy." He paused slightly, looked at Yuan Qing with gentle eyes, and said in a gentle but respectful tone: "It is just that the Academy flatters me. I am just a wild fox who has been fortunate enough to glimpse the way of immortality. How dare I be worthy of the words 'immortal appearance and Taoist spirit'? It is only after meeting Brother Yuan that I have realized that there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers."
Yuan Qing poured Gong Mengbi a cup of tea. The tea in the pot seemed to pour out a warm spring stream, showing a warm green color in the porcelain cup: "I never judge people by their background. Zhaoming has no other skills, but he has a very good eye for people."
He presented the teacup to Gong Mengbi and said, "Please."
General Zhaoming's cries of injustice were drowned out by Yuan Qing's words. The three of them chatted and laughed until the Imperial Censor returned.
With a flash of lightning, Yuan Qing stood up first and said, "The Dean has returned. Please excuse me."
He opened the gates of the mansion and welcomed the pale-faced Imperial Physician Zhang in. Knowing that the Imperial Physician was in a bad mood, he did not ask any questions, but simply told him about Gong Mengbi's visit.
Upon hearing this, the academy head barely composed himself, turned to the guest hall, and said, "Go see him." Seeing Gong Mengbi, he asked, "What brings my nephew Mingfu here?"
Gong Mengbi bowed and said, "I originally went to the Examination Academy to check the accounts, but now that I'm in Tianfu, how could I not pay my respects to the Academy Master first?"
Dean Zhang scrutinized him for a few moments and asked, "You neither joined the Exorcism Institute nor the Wind Department, so how did you receive a sixth-rank Heavenly Register from the Examination Institute?"
Gong Mengbi said, "This is a troublesome matter."
It wasn't appropriate to complain about the affairs of the Heavenly Fox Academy in front of the Academy Headmaster, so he brushed it off with a few words. But the Academy Headmaster was no ordinary person; he had already discerned the sordidness of the matter in just a few words.
Dean Zhang said, "Since this is an internal matter of the Heavenly Fox Academy, I shouldn't say too much. These things are best dealt with quickly and decisively; let's not let them fester."
The abbot was a Taoist priest and naturally wouldn't be bothered by trivial matters. Gong Mengbi simply smiled and agreed. Unexpectedly, the abbot then said, "You've come at the right time. There's something here that might fall on you."
Gong Mengbi became alert, and a bitter expression immediately appeared on his face. He said, "Master, please don't make things difficult for Little Fox."
Instead, Dean Zhang smiled and said, "You're already burdened with debts, and you've just received the Heavenly Register from the Academy of Truth and are now under the Heavenly Officials. This is a perfect opportunity for you, and it will be very beneficial to you. Would you like to listen to it?"
Gong Mengbi looked suspicious and hesitated before saying, "Please tell me, Your Excellency, just don't try to deceive me."
It was actually the aftermath of what happened at Lingxu Palace.
Seeing that Imperial Physician Zhang had started the conversation, General Zhaoming seized the opportunity to ask, "What happened in Lingxu Palace? Why did Marquis Xue actually sever his divine body?"
The Imperial Censor Zhang glanced at him, but did not hide anything, as these matters could not be hidden anyway. He said, “Someone has accused Lord Xue of dereliction of duty, abuse of power, buying and selling celestial registers, and embezzling funds, which has caused deficiencies in the celestial order, damage to creation, and loss of divine artifacts. They are accusing the Heavenly God Cheng Silu of instigating this matter and requesting the Heavenly King to dismiss Cheng Silu.”
General Zhaoming looked up at the sun high in the sky: "Is there a flaw in the celestial order, or damage to creation? Is it the sun palace or the moon palace?"
"It is the Sun and Moon in the palace."
"Hiss—" General Zhaoming grinned, "Is Marquis Xue truly guilty of this crime?"
Dean Zhang sighed: "I don't know the details of the matter. I only know that it was the nephew entrusted by an old friend of Marquis Xue. He was indeed able to be granted the Heavenly Register and serve in the Sun and Moon Palace because of his help. However, he secretly stole the divine artifact, stole the true essence of creation, and disrupted the Yin and Yang energies. Now he has escaped from the Heavenly Palace, and the Heavenly Punishment Department is on orders to hunt him down."
"The evidence is conclusive, and it is inextricably linked to Lord Xue. Lord Xue refused to implicate Clerk Cheng, so he severed his own body to compensate for his fate, and now his soul has entered the cycle of reincarnation."
Dean Zhang looked at Gong Mengbi and said, "These matters are none of your concern, but there is one thing that I'm afraid only you can do."
"The matter of Lord Xue has been settled. His daughter, Jinse, was implicated and stripped of her Heavenly Register and divine power. She was banished to the Nine Netherworlds, where she will suffer three calamities and be tested by the Heavenly Demon. If she cannot overcome them all, she will not be allowed to return to the path of immortality."
"Although Lord Xue is gone, there are quite a few people who have benefited from his kindness. If you are willing, you might as well go to the underworld to help him. It may not be unable to help you in your work in the Ministry of Heaven and the Court of Examinations."
Gong Mengbi raised an eyebrow slightly: "So, the Imperial Physician has also received favors from Marquis Xue?"
Dean Zhang glanced at him, knowing he wouldn't act until he saw the benefit, so he took out a thunder talisman from his robes and said, "Is this Five Thunder True Talisman still worthy of your attention?"
Gong Mengbi didn't even look at it before putting the thunder talisman into his sleeve, saying, "How could a junior like me refuse a mere word from the academy envoy?"