Above the Great Dao
Chapter 400 - 197 Taboos and Taboos

Chapter 400: Chapter 197 Taboos and Taboos

Within less than a year, two governors had died in succession. Still daring to take on the perilous post of the governor of Xinxiang, Xu Jian naturally had some tricks up his sleeve.

Chen Shi had just been talking with Scholar Pei and hadn’t managed to escape his sharp ears; he also heard them discussing the gentleman from Yudou.

"I have never heard of this gentleman’s name, but I can make some inquiries for you."

Xu Jian said, "The gentleman is staying at the Zheng Prince Mansion, and it’s not difficult to investigate his background. After all, the Zheng Prince Mansion is located in Yudou, such a prominent target that it cannot be moved."

Chen Shi’s interest was piqued, and he asked, "What place is Zheng Prince Mansion?"

With a look of reverence and a solemn expression, Xu Jian replied, "It’s the former residence of the eunuch Zheng Sanbao. Emperor Cheng Zhu bestowed upon him the surname Zheng, and later Zheng Sanbao discovered the West Bull New Continent, making multiple journeys between West Bull New Continent and his homeland, Shenzhou. On his last voyage escorting immigrants to the West Bull New Continent, he fell ill and died en route. Upon hearing this news, the Emperor posthumously titled him as Prince Zheng. His former residence became known as Zheng Prince Mansion."

Chen Shi could not help but feel a sense of respect as well.

Although Zheng Sanbao was a eunuch, he accomplished a great feat that even healthy, able-bodied men could not achieve, earning the admiration of generations to come.

"The eunuch Zheng Sanbao had no direct descendants but adopted a son. Eunuchs often like to adopt sons to carry on their legacy."

Xu Jian wasn’t entirely sure and said, "It’s possible that this gentleman is a descendant of the Zheng Prince Mansion. However, in recent years, the mansion has declined and hasn’t produced any notable figures. I will contact the elders of the Xu Family to inquire further. Just wait for my news."

He stood up, and as Chen Shi was about to pay the bill, Xu Jian stopped his hand, laughing, "How could I really let you treat me? If you treat me, it would be like accepting a bribe. I intend to be an honest official, so let this meal be on me. Waiter, the bill! Put it on the government office account, and we’ll settle everything at year-end."

The waiter promptly responded, "Right away! Take care, Lord Xu!"

Xu Jian left.

Chen Shi also stood up and returned to the Chen Residence.

Maid Qing’er was directing several bricklayers repairing a wall, and she had also hired gardeners to manage the yard, everything organized systematically.

Originally, Qing’er was a personal maid given to Chen Shi by General Cui Zhen, but she had been at the Chen residence for some time now, and she had not yet had a chance to serve Chen Shi closely, feeling somewhat neglected.

However, she was meticulous and managed things smoothly, keeping the Chen residence in perfect order.

"A skilled woman can’t cook without rice."

Seeing Chen Shi arrive, she greeted him with a smile, revealing her small fangs, "Master, the house is out of money. The money from the farm is only enough for the daily expenses of our yard, but to repair and maintain the house, we’re seriously out of funds. I’ve been practically drilling holes into coin bags these days."

Chen Shi pulled out several tens of thousands of silver notes from his sleeve, all from Wan San Bank, and slapped them confidently in his hand, "How much do you need?"

Qing’er was startled and thought to herself: "Didn’t they say the master is a Talisman Master from the countryside? Never seen women, never seen money, easy to trick. Why is he so generous? No wonder he doesn’t fancy us ordinary women; he hasn’t even touched anyone even after being home for several days."

"Master, we don’t need much to repair and reset the yard."

Qing’er took two silver notes from his hand, smiling, "This should be enough."

Chen Shi then pulled out a dozen more for her, "Take these, for your wages. I’m not often at home, and I don’t want to neglect you all when I do visit."

Qing’er shook her head, "Master, the farm has money for daily expenses and wages, we don’t need this."

"Then buy some new clothes for yourselves."

Chen Shi thought for a moment, "Also, I need some new clothes too. I have grown taller recently, and my old clothes are a bit short. Which tailor in the city does good work?"

Qing’er smiled and held her lips, "Master, you don’t need to go to a tailor. I’ll find out whose craftsmanship is good, and have the tailor come over."

She looked at Chen Shi, noticing indeed that his clothes were a bit short, likely since he was at an age where he was growing rapidly.

That’s when she realized, this young master might still be just twelve or thirteen years old, with a hint of childishness about him, and the beginnings of peach fuzz showing on his corners, his lips tender, red, and delicate.

Just a big boy about the same height as her, but very young.

Qing’er blushed, thinking to herself: "Lord Cui isn’t doing right. This young master is clearly just a child, and they expect him to be seduced. How could any of those flirting tricks ever work on him?"

Chen Shi then said, "Black Pot, my brother, make sure you take good care of him. Black Pot, do you want new clothes too?"

"Woof!"

"Black Pot says to make him a few vests and pants. Spend a bit on them, and not black."

Qing’er looked incredulously between the dog and Chen Shi, thinking, "How can he understand what Lord Pot is saying?"

She hurried off to make arrangements while Chen Shi went to the backyard, confiding in Black Pot, "Spending money in the city is like pouring water; what I’ve spent today is equivalent to a year’s expenses in Huangpo Village. In my opinion, I should just return this residence, even if several officers give me a thousand acres of good land, I can’t afford to live here. I’d rather return to Huangpo Village where Granny and Zhu Scholar are, among others, where spending is less."

Black Pot looked at him curiously, and Chen Shi explained, "Indeed, I have several tens of thousands of silver, but grandfather said, ’Silver is a spirit, an Evil Spirit, with a will of its own. Silver chooses its master, and while some people make a fortune, they can’t control it, and the silver runs away. To control silver, you must have knowledge in that area.’"

He sighed, continuing to live in the city might mean his tens of thousands in silver notes could take wings and fly away any moment.

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