Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 649: Chapter 496 The Little Monk’s Railings

”Ah! Lady Changsheng is far too reckless, and His Highness Prince Mu still indulges her so. Keeping a private army is no trivial matter — it’s akin to rebelling! Tomorrow, I fear that His Highness Prince Mu’s bride-pride ceremony might not go smoothly!”

”I think otherwise. Without Prince Mu, half of the Great Zhou would collapse. His indulgence is enough!”

”Then let’s wait and see tomorrow!”

”...”

The whispers died down only after a long time, but the faces of the spectators inevitably bore a hint of worry! They worried that Medicine God Lady Changsheng might get herself into trouble over the private army issue!

Gu Changsheng was entangled by Xiao Cui and the others, while Zhou Mu just smiled and headed towards Peach Blossom Cottage.

During the day, he and Mr. Ban Shan had gone to ask Little Monk Bu Jie about the wedding date, only to be brushed off by him. Intuitively, Zhou Mu felt that Little Monk Bu Jie was definitely hiding something!

”My lady, are we really not inviting trouble by entering the mansion so openly?” Xiao Cui asked, blinking her large eyes with concern.

”The evildoer allowed you to return, what trouble could there be?” Gu Changsheng said with a smile, glancing at her, then he picked up the little fellow who was hiding, looked at him with distaste and said, ”Turned into a little mud person, what are you hiding from?”

”Si Xi is trying to make me take a bath! Mother, I don’t want to take a bath!” The little fellow kicked his legs, glanced at Sai Jin beside him, his little cheeks turning red, ”Mom will get engaged to Uncle Wood tomorrow, Grandpa said, once you’re engaged, you’ll soon belong to someone else, I want to spend more time with Mom!”

Gu Changsheng, hearing this, felt a warmth in her heart, but still glared at him, ”Stop it! Looking for such an honorable excuse not to bathe! Do you think your old mom doesn’t know your little tricks?”

”Pfft!”

The people around couldn’t help but cover their mouths and laugh!

The Young Master, has he taken a fancy to Sai Jin? Haha...

”...Mom!” The little fellow cried out unwillingly upon hearing this.

Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, looked amusedly at the prim and proper Sai Jin, tapped his little head and said, ”Let me tell you, you and she are not a match! Stop daydreaming!”

”Then is Aunt Sai Yu a match?” The little fellow looked for leniency towards the next candidate, after all, the four Jin, Yu, Liang, and Yuan sisters were all equally beautiful, so it didn’t matter!

”She isn’t either!” Gu Changsheng shook her head.

”What about Aunt Sai Liang?” The little fellow stepped back once again.

Gu Changsheng’s mouth twitched, then she slapped him lightly, ”So audacious as to dig at your old mom’s corner, is that really okay? They are much older than you, incompatible with you; you’d better set your sights on the little granddaughter from the cloth shop next door!”

”But she’s not pretty enough!” The little fellow was conflicted.

Gu Changsheng, upon hearing this, was immediately speechless, damn, this shallow obsession with looks, definitely inherited from her, this is really her own flesh and blood!

”Ever heard of ’settle for less until you can do better’? You just flirt with the granddaughter next door until you find someone prettier, then switch! Be good!” Gu Changsheng rubbed her forehead, thus spoke.

The little fellow, hearing this, his round eyes spun around, ”Mother speaks wisely, let’s do just that!”

Seeing Si Xi coming over, Gu Changsheng efficiently tossed her dirty little son over.

”My lady! You really shouldn’t let the son-in-law hear what you just said!” As her young master walked away, Xiao Cui rolled her eyes at her lady.

What kind of ’settle for less until you can do better’? Has the world ever seen such an unscrupulous mother?

The four sisters from Jin, Yu, Liang, Yuan also covered their mouths and snickered, their lady truly dared to say anything!

”So what? I’m about to die, still can’t I chew on some cheap words?” Gu Changsheng immediately replied upon hearing this.

Damn, she is getting engaged tomorrow!

After tomorrow, she will be the evildoer’s fiancée!

The evildoer’s fiancée! Tsk tsk... Sounds not bad...

”Tsk tsk! What’s all this talk of dying? Touch wood, touch wood! May the Deities not take offense!” Xiao Cui immediately responded, her face full of deep concern as she looked at her lady, ”My lady, you are about to be engaged, how can you still not watch your words? It’s a day of great joy, even the son-in-law knows to avoid bad omens, how can you be so careless?”

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng fell silent!

Alright, superstition isn’t her fault! But why does everyone seem to think she’s careless? She cares very deeply! Are they not the ones practicing manners every day? These people, typical of them to speak without considering the pain of others! Hmph...

”My lady, we’ve prepared gifts for you! For you and the son-in-law, both!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s mood immediately improved, she eagerly leaned in, loving gifts!

Taking advantage without cost, that’s foolhardy! Gu Changsheng is a smart person!

...

Peach Blossom Cottage.

Seeing Zhou Mu coming alone, Little Monk Bu Jie’s reaction was very direct; he ran straight to the observatory, clutched the railing, and stared at him with a guarded face!

This railing, however, took great effort from Young Master to craft properly! Barely passable!

Twice and not thrice, the railing had already been destroyed twice. If there were to be a third time, Little Monk Bu Jie did not need to think to know his fate would be dire! Lady Changsheng would not let him off!

And he felt, given Benefactor Zhou’s temperament, the possibility of his railing being destroyed again was likely, so he must forestall this potential issue!

Seeing him like this, Zhou Mu could not help but raise his handsome eyebrows, a trace of contemplation flashing through the depths of his profound eyes.

”What are you defending against so earnestly? Just answer properly, I won’t touch your railing!” Stepping onto the observatory with his long legs, Zhou Mu gave the little monk a glance up to his waist, speaking as if nothing were amiss.

”Amitabha, a gentleman’s word and a fast whip, Benefactor Zhou, you must not go back on your word!” Little Monk Bu Jie heard this and immediately relaxed, bringing his palms together and chanting a Buddhist scripture.

At these words, Zhou Mu’s eyes darkened, and he lifted his head to look at the star-filled night sky, speaking solemnly, ”Today, His Highness and the gentleman came to inquire about an auspicious day, why do you evade our questions and brush us off?”

”Amitabha, because monks do not speak lies!” Little Monk Bu Jie replied sharply.

Zhou Mu’s expression turned fierce, his eyes scanning Little Monk Bu Jie like torches, ”What do you mean?”

He was eager for his Changsheng to marry soon, but it seemed Little Monk Bu Jie implied something more profound...

”Benefactor Zhou and the gentleman came to inquire about a recent auspicious wedding date, but within the near future, Benefactor Zhou will not be getting married, so how can there be an auspicious day? Monks do not speak lies, I cannot deceive you!” Little Monk Bu Jie slowly shook his head, his eyes encompassing everything as he stared into the void, slowly speaking.

”I won’t be getting married? Why?” At those words, Zhou Mu’s face suddenly darkened.

Little Monk Bu Jie did not take it seriously, still speaking unhurriedly, ”I know a bit about physiognomy and am aware of Benefactor Zhou’s birth details. Within Benefactor Zhou’s life pattern, the period for minor examinations is not nearing!”

”And as for Benefactor Changsheng, Benefactor Changsheng’s life pattern is no longer predictable merely by birth details, but...”

Speaking up to here, Little Monk Bu Jie raised one hand, pointing to the northern starry sky, speaking vibrantly, ”But look, Benefactor Zhou, at the Female Star of the Occupation Room, it shines brilliantly hinting at minor joy, yet it clashes towards the southwest...”

Hearing this, Zhou Mu looked in the direction pointed out by Little Monk Bu Jie.

Each has its own expertise, even the exceptionally brilliant Zhou Mu only had a vague understanding of astrology, but he believed Little Monk Bu Jie!

More precisely, he believed in Shang Xie! Believed in the sole successor of the Secret Sect Shang Clan!

Secret Sect Shang Clan, the Clan of God Favor, born with extraordinary talents!

”Southwest...” Zhou Mu’s eyebrows knitted tightly, a low murmur in his voice, his mind quickly considering, ”Southern Borderlands!”

The land of the Southern Borderlands, precisely located at the southwest frontier!

And his Changsheng, Changsheng’s identity...

”Benefactor Zhou, the wheels of destiny turn with their own decree! The brilliance of the Female Star of the Occupation Room has risen, and this isn’t something external forces can obstruct. Benefactor Changsheng was born to follow Heaven’s decree, there are things she cannot hide from or avoid!” Little Monk Bu Jie withdrew his hand, turning to look at the person beside him, his kindly face still gentle as he hesitantly spoke, ”Amitabha, this is Lady Changsheng’s karma, it’s naturally for her to resolve it, Benefactor Zhou need not worry!”

”Not worry? Shang Xie, do you know what kind of place the Southern Borderlands are?” Zhou Mu demanded, his voice sinking immediately.

Southern Borderlands, where the witches of Bashu and the Gu of the Southern Borderlands emerge, Bashu and the Southern Borderlands lying adjacent in the southwest!

How could that place be lightly tread by ordinary people?

His Changsheng...

Hands slapped on the railing, Zhou Mu’s face, akin to a divine residence’s, was filled with anger!

The moment Zhou Mu’s hands struck the railing, Little Monk Bu Jie’s normally unflappable Buddhist heart suddenly trembled, his kindly face gaining a flicker of urgency, ”Benefactor Zhou must not! My railing...”

Slender fingers pressing on the railing, Zhou Mu looked back, ”Shang Xie, since you can glimpse the secrets of Heaven, do you know of a solution?”

Southern Borderlands, he would never allow her to venture there!

Never let her suffer even the slightest harm!

”Benefactor Zhou, this is destiny, I also have no power to influence the turn of the wheels of fate!” Little Monk Bu Jie’s eyes stared unwaveringly at the hands gripping the railing.

”Then can the bride-pride ceremony tomorrow proceed smoothly?” Zhou Mu asked again.

”Naturally, the day of bride-pride ceremony is calculated by me, it will definitely proceed smoothly!” Little Monk Bu Jie nodded, don’t doubt his ability, he has always been very accurate in his calculations!

”Hmph!” Seeing him like this, Zhou Mu immediately let out a cold snort, the tips of his fingers exerting slight pressure before he withdrew them, sweeping his long sleeves and walking away.

Looking at the intact railing, then at the disappearing purple figure outside the Zen Room, Little Monk Bu Jie’s eyes held a trace of uncertainty.

Just... just like that, he’s leaving? He didn’t vent his anger at me? That’s too unusual!

Could it be that Benefactor Zhou has changed his ways?

”Amitabha, well done, well done!” Little Monk Bu Jie clapped and chanted a Buddhist scripture, his heart slightly easing, but in the next instant, Little Monk Bu Jie was shocked, his eyes widening...

The railing, with a speed visible to the naked eye, slowly cracked, the cracks increasing from a few to covering the entire railing, and in an instant, it crumbled into powder...