【Jiaojiao Yitian】(301)

Chapter 301 "The Forbidden City Gate"

Since seeing Zhang Wuji return, Qian Wansan was truly terrified. He

learned from his brother-in-law Yang Xian that Zhang Wuji would soon become king, his power spreading throughout Jiangnan, far surpassing that of bandits. He couldn't even curry favor with him, yet he

dared to deceive him?

Qian Wansan was filled with regret. It wasn't that he was heartbroken about the money; last time he had lied to Zhang Wuji because he truly didn't

see what Zhang Wuji could achieve. This time, he dared not be negligent, barely leaving the construction site,

personally overseeing every detail. He inspected every brick and stone transported from somewhere, fearing any oversight. But

it seemed as if fate was against him, deliberately working against him. The repaired south gate collapsed twice, inexplicably, truly

unpredictable and terrifying.

This time, the south gate stood majestically once more.

Qian Wansan lived in a simple house, constantly swatting mosquitoes. Looking out, he saw the South Gate

standing majestically, but he felt uneasy and his heart pounded with anxiety.

He knelt before the statue of a deity and prayed, "May the heavens and earth protect me; may the South Gate remain as solid as Mount Tai this time, and stop causing

me trouble."

When he got up, he saw Yang Xian had arrived and sighed, "The South Gate of the capital has collapsed twice in a row

. I don't know which deity I offended. You don't even come to help me; I don't benefit from it at all."

Yang Xian complained that he shouldn't have revealed their kinship. By doing so, it would have made it harder for him to speak up for Qian Wansan.

Qian Wansan said, "Isn't this fake? He must have given you some face by appointing you to such a high position under him, right?

Ya wants me to pay him, and treats me like an enemy, not like a human being."

Yang Xian said, "The rebel army is short of money right now, and Zhang Wuji comes from a background of outlaws.

Robbing the rich to help the poor is his right, and the rebel army's slogan resonates with the people: 'Fight the landlords and distribute the land!' So

it's a stroke of luck that Zhang Wuji hasn't targeted you and confiscated your property! Be careful, don't boast about your wealth.

I've specially invited a master for you, someone who can read feng shui, to see what's going on with the south gate."

"Really? That's wonderful! I've been so worried these past few days! Quickly, invite the master..."

Qian Wansan was sweating profusely after hearing Yang Xian's words!

At this moment, Yang Xian went out again and said, "Sir, please come in?" Before he finished speaking,

a loud crash . Qian Wansan was so startled that his face turned ashen. He scrambled to his feet and ran to the door. He saw many laborers

standing there barefoot and shirtless, looking towards the south gate. Yellow dust billowed into the sky, and the south gate was nowhere to be seen. The south gate had collapsed

for the third time.

Qian Wansan cried out in despair, "Why did it collapse again? This is an ominous sign! Is Heaven against me, Qian Wansan, and determined

to take my head? Or is there another reason?"

At this moment, the laborers were also discussing among themselves, as if they were possessed.

Just then, an old man with white hair and beard was invited in by Yang Xian, who asked, "Who is Qian Wansan?" This man was carrying a

divination banner with the character "卜" (divination) prominently displayed in the center.

Qian Wansan glanced at him, then immediately bowed and said, "Please, immortal, save me!" The man was Guo Shanfu. He

said, "I am not an immortal. What trouble have you encountered?"

"It's a long story," Qian Wansan said. "The Ming Emperor ordered me to build eight city gates and four city walls. The deadline is fast approaching,

but the south gate keeps collapsing. I don't know what deity I have offended. Please, immortal, divine my fate."

This expert was none other than Guo Shanfu. He smiled and said, "Then let's go take a look."

"Master, this way please!" Qian Wansan respectfully led the way.

Qian Wansan and Guo Shanfu arrived at the ruins of the south gate.

Bricks, stones, and broken tiles were piled up like mountains. Qian Wansan followed Guo Shanfu through the ruins, while laborers followed,

crowding around watch the spectacle.

Guo Shanfu set up a horizontal support, determined the direction with a compass, then sat cross-legged on the broken brick.

He took out two copper coins, tossed them three times on the ground, and said, "Fortunately, this is Kun below Kan above, water flowing downwards; now on the ground,

they are mutually nourishing. One should associate with virtuous people and follow good advice to avoid disaster."

Qian Wansan anxiously asked, "Then what should I do?"

Guo Shanfu said, "You've painstakingly amassed wealth, but ten thousand pieces of gold cannot buy a peaceful life. Giving away a thousand pieces of gold will bring a hundred benefits

and no harm."

Qian Wansan shook his head and said, "Master, I still don't understand. Please explain."

Guo Shanfu stood up and asked him, "What is this door called?"

"It was named by the King of Wu," Qian Wansan said. "It's called Zijinmen (Purple Gold Gate)."

Guo Shanfu exclaimed, "Prepare one hundred top-quality pearls, one hundred jades, one hundred

rubies, one hundred agates, and one hundred ambers. Put them in a gold basin made of one hundred taels of gold, bury it in the center of the city gate's foundation,

and give the gate an auspicious name. Whether the foundation of this gate will collapse or not depends on its fate."

"How do we determine if it has good fortune?" Yang Xian asked from the side.

Guo Shanfu said to Qian Wansan, "Donate some of your money to the poor and do more good deeds. This

treasure bowl will ensure your family's prosperity for generations to come, and you won't have to worry about being beheaded."

Qian Wansan said, "I will follow your advice. But then, won't I become a beggar?"

Guo Shanfu shook his head and smiled, saying, "Haven't you heard? 'A thousand pieces of gold scattered will return.' Believe

that good deeds will be rewarded ."

Qian Wansan was troubled. After all, anyone would feel heartbroken to suddenly give away such a large fortune.

But what could he do if he didn't give it up? Was he just going to wait to die?

Yang Xian advised Qian Wansan, "Do as the wise man says. Life is more important. Without life, no matter how much money you have, it belongs to

someone else . With life, you can always rise again.

" Although Qian Wansan was very distressed, he nodded.

Zhang Wuji frequently went out and didn't return, which aroused Zhao Min's suspicion. One day, Zhao Min followed Zhang Wuji closely

to the mansion of the Imperial Censor. She stepped out of her sedan chair, and not far away,

another sedan chair following her stopped under a willow tree, but no one got out. Zhao Min didn't notice, and even less did she realize that Ma Xiuying was also following her.

Zhao Min questioned a servant in the mansion and learned that Zhang Wuji was keeping a mistress,

and that the mistress was Xu Shouhui's woman. Zhao Min was furious and was about to rush in to confront Zhang

Wuji , but unexpectedly, Ma Xiuying blocked her way from behind.

Upon seeing Ma Xiuying, Zhao Min immediately said, "You've come at the perfect time. I don't need to waste my breath; you've already heard it all yourself."

"I've heard it all, I've seen it with my own eyes, what should we do?"

Ma Xiuying smiled, and instead asked her, "You're so angry, I'd like to ask you what you're planning to do?"

Zhao Min said angrily, "What do I want to do? Go all in, make a scene, even if it falls apart,

it's better than being deceived! That's outrageous!"

Ma Xiuying smiled and said, "Okay. Let's discuss how to make a scene, we need to gain the upper hand."

Zhao Min looked at Ma Xiuying suspiciously and said, "Xiuying, I've known you for so long, and I've never seen you like this before

. Have you changed your ways? Weren't you always so protective of your husband?"

"This time, I stand with my sisters!" Ma Xiuying said with a smile. "Come on, let's find a

place to sit down and think about the best way to make a scene!"

"Let's go!" Zhao Min said.

Ma Xiuying followed Zhao Min into a teahouse with a sign that read "Biluochun Tea," and the waiter rushed over to greet them.

Zhao Min sat down casually and said, "A pot of Biluochun tea and two pieces of jujube cake, please." The waiter responded

with a drawn-out reply and left.

Ma Xiuying said, "Looks like you're a regular at teahouses, so experienced."

Zhao Min whispered teasingly in Ma Xiuying's ear, "I've tried everything except brothels."

Ma Xiuying lightly slapped her hand, "You silly girl, you dare to say anything." Zhao Min giggled

.

After a while, the tea and snacks arrived. Zhao Min waved for the waiter to leave and poured her own tea so they could talk more easily.

Ma Xiuying and Zhao Min slowly sipped their tea. There were other customers at the nearby tea tables—merchants, scholars, wealthy young men,

all sorts of people. A young girl singing was enthusiastically among the guests.

Ma Xiuying said this was a gathering place for all sorts of people, a mixed bag, and scolded her for daring to come to such a place.

"What's so special about it? I've traveled all over the country, seen all sorts of storms in the martial world... Jinling City now

can be considered a peaceful and prosperous place! To be honest, our lecherous husband is quite capable. Governing a country is a

profound art, but look at Jinling City, it's so orderly and well-organized!" Zhao Min said

approvingly .

At this moment, a singing girl came up to them. After singing just one line, Zhao Min quickly tossed her a few coins,

waved her hand, and the girl thanked her, picked up the money, and went to sing at another table.

"It's rare that you can praise Wuji!" Ma Xiuying said with a smile.

"Actually, I've always admired him! Otherwise, I wouldn't have betrayed my family and father to follow him!

Getting back to the point ..." Zhao Min said, "My husband has just become king, and he's already busy filling his harem? He

can ignore having three thousand concubines, but choosing a widow abandoned by someone else is laughable and unlucky.

How can a woman who brings ruin to her husband and country possibly bewitch him? Choosing concubines is fine, but choosing this woman is absolutely unacceptable. Before he banishes this vixen,

we should go and confront her."

Ma Xiuying shook her head and said, "I didn't think it was that simple."

Zhao Min said, "If I were alone, then naturally..." "We may be weak, but with you in charge, we're

emboldened. Besides, we have a whole bunch of sisters supporting us!"

Ma Xiuying analyzed. "In an ordinary family, if something like this happened, everyone would tear each other apart and make a scene

. The man would apologize, and the woman would be divorced. But now that Wuji has become king and emperor, it's different.

Having three thousand concubines in the harem is nothing new in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. No matter how much we make a scene, it won't change this man

's rule over the world. In the end, we'll be the ones who suffer. If you cause a scene, Wuji won't be able to back down. What will he do? He can only

divorce you or send you to the cold palace..."

"I only realized it today," Zhao Min said, "your gentleness is actually weakness."

"What else can I do if I'm not weak?" Ma Xiuying said. "Do you think there will be any result from this confrontation?"

Zhao Min said, "Forget it,

it's better to rely on yourself than others. I don't need to form an alliance with you, okay? I'll make a scene myself. If I make a good scene, you'll benefit; if I make a bad scene, it's none of your business. You can be your queen, and I'll pack my bags and leave

. I don't care about being a queen or anything like that."

Ma Xiuying thought further ahead and said, "To be honest, I'm angry too

. I don't care about myself. She thinks that making a scene over this will result in both sides losing, and it will make our family a laughing stock. It will ruin things." "He's

ruined Wuji 's reputation. He can't even manage his own home and wife. How can he be trusted? How can

the people of the world believe he can govern the country well? Didn't you just say that Wuji governs Jinling City in an orderly manner? If

you make a scene like this, I'm afraid all his efforts will be in vain! What's more, if you make a scene, the people of the world will

say that you and I are shrewish, domineering women, the most jealous women."

Hearing this, Zhao Min hesitated a bit. She said, "But are we just going to swallow this insult?"

"I'll be blunt," Ma Xiuying asserted. "These kinds of things will keep happening.

We'll grow old, our beauty faded, and Wuji's philandering will never grow old. Even if Wuji is honest and remembers

our past relationship, the ministers will still advise him to choose and appoint concubines to enrich his harem. If you make a scene every time, won't that

become a major scandal in the five thousand years of Chinese imperial harem history?"

Zhao Min said bitterly, "If I had known, it would have been better to let him retire from the world and grow old together!"

Ma Xiuying said, "Actually, if we're talking about loyalty, you are the most loyal to Wuji. You've even saved his life, and you've been wounded and risked your life for him

twice Why would you care if he finds other women? In fact, Wuji cares most about you. If you make a scene,

the most heartbroken people will be you and Wuji!"

Zhao Min felt incredibly wronged, her heart aching, and tears welled up in her eyes: "His conscience has been eaten by dogs

."

"No, that's not it. He's just a little lecherous!" Ma Xiuying said. "Why don't we go back first and wait

a few days him to say anything? If he really wants to make Ruolan a concubine, he can't keep doing this sneaking around forever.

If he continues to hide it like this, then we don't need to worry; he definitely has no intention of bringing her to the palace. I'll sound

him out first." "

That's the only way!" Zhao Min compromised and sighed. But deep down, she was still unconvinced.

Thinking back to the days when she fought with Zhang Wuji and roamed the martial world, those days seemed like yesterday, yet they were already

gone . Although she could understand Zhang Wuji, women are often selfish, especially when it comes to love

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