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Chapter 25 There is no free lunch in the world

The reason why Zhao Ran was finally promoted to a Taoist priest who received a certificate was two key roles. One was a letter from the great master of Chuyang City, Yuhuang Pavilion, where there were only two words that rebuked Zhao Ran - "Huao"; the other was from the teacher Lin Zhijiao from Huayun Pavilion, where he asked the old abbot of Wujiyuan for his calligraphy. These two letters that were inexplicably unrelated to the transfer of the certificate became Zhao Ran's reliance on changing his destiny. No one could believe it when he said it, but the fact was so bizarre.

I won’t mention the first letter for now. It was the result of Zhao Ran’s self-discipline of finding someone to come to the door and gongs and drums to come to the door to apply for “being scolded”. Speaking of the second letter, Zhao Ran had to feel ashamed and thank Yu Mo for his help. Therefore, when Song Xunzhao proposed that Zhao Ran hoped that Zhao Ran would make a turn for the sake of the place where the palace was to make a move, it was really difficult for Zhao Ran to make a comeback. Song Xunzhao was not clear and did not understand how much face Zhao Ran was in the place where the palace was, but Zhao Ran knew his own affairs. The great refiner of Chuyang City who was in the Jade Emperor Pavilion did not like him at all. Yu Mo in Huayun Pavilion took good care of him, but he could do it twice but could not repeat it. He had already worked for Yu Mo to help him twice. Do you feel embarrassed to do it again?

Zhao Ran took a pen and wrote a letter to Yu Mo, telling the story of Hong Zhike, who died in Baima Mountain in Wujiyuan, and what the new Zhike Yu Zhiyuan saw and heard in Baima Mountain. He focused on the tragic dangers in it. He advised Yu Mo not to participate in the war easily and to cherish himself. The concern was covered with paper, which made Zhao Ran blush. In the letter, he mentioned that Zhong Tenghong of the Prison Office was about to leave. The new Prison Office might have been concerned about Song Zhiyuan, and there was no intention of slandering the matter.

I wrote the letter. As for whether others care or not, it will be left to fate - this is what Zhao Ran thinks. You can say that Zhao Ran covers his ears and steals the bell, or that he is playing with ostrich strategies. In short, this is the best solution he can come up with at present.

After writing the letter, Zhao Ran Shiran went to Zhiyuan to send a letter. Speaking of which, because the Zhike had not returned in March, Zhao Ran had not written a letter to Yumo for a long time. He received two letters from Yumo, but the problem was that he did not have a channel to send the letter.

After leaving the guest hall, Zhao Ran went straight to Liu Jingzhu's house. He wanted Jiang Gaogong to come forward and talk to him and recommend him to be the doorman in the guest hall. Liu Jingzhu could not overcome this hurdle. Although he had a thin face in front of Jiang Gaogong because of his excellent academic performance and could speak, he was still not as good as Liu Jingzhu. Going forward to the level is a taboo in the workplace. Some people can't do it, but you are very good at doing things. Zhao Ran had seen too much before traveling through time and would never make such mistakes.

Liu Jingzhu is just a Taoist priest at the level of "Five Lords and Eighteen Heads" and is not qualified to live in the backyard. His residence is still in the dormitory courtyard, but he only occupies a row of three wing rooms. To put it bluntly, the wing rooms where Zhao Ran and Zhu Meng lived together are the living conditions of Liu Jingzhu. If Zhao Ran moved to the entrance of the living room in the future, he would also receive such treatment.

When Zhao Ran rushed to the door of Liu Jingzhu's house, Liu Jingzhu happened to come back from outside. Zhao Ran laughed and followed Liu Jingzhu into the door, took the outer robe he took off, and diligently boiled water and poured tea for Liu Jingzhu. He came here not once or twice, and he was familiar with the door and did not see any outside. Liu Jingzhu also liked Zhao Ran's price of eyesight and enjoyed Zhao Ran's flattery very happily.

When Zhao Ran finished his work, Liu Jingzhu sipped the tea soup, leaned his bones on the back of the chair, and said leisurely: "When you were in the morning, you saw that you were not in your mind, and you seemed to have something to worry about. Sure enough... After that, what is the matter?"

Zhao Ran smiled and said, "Since last year, I have been taking care of the Master of the Sutra. My junior brother went down the mountain to preside over many rituals. Not only did my knowledge be consolidated, my experience was expanded, but I also gained a lot of experience. Drink water and remember the source. My junior brother, I often recite the Master of the Sutra. If it weren't for the Master of the Sutra, I would not have had my progress today..."

Liu Jingzhu waved his hand and said, "Junior Brother Zhao is too polite. It's all the care of Senior Brother Gao Gong. I'm just a beauty like an adult. If you want to thank Senior Brother Gao Gong, you don't have to go to me and say..."

Zhao Ran was angry: "Does the Master of the Sutra look down on me? I am not an ungrateful person! I understand Jiang Gaogong's care in my heart, but if there is no Master of the Sutra, let alone going down the mountain to preside over the rituals, it would be impossible to study in the Sutra Hall!"

When Zhao Ran was able to become a Taoist chanting boy who received the certificate, Liu Jingzhu also played a certain role in it. It was Liu Jingzhu's introduction that made Zhao Ran climb to Jiang Gaogong's lintel. Therefore, although Zhao Ran was angry on the face, it made Liu Jingzhu quite useful, and said with a smile: "Junior brother, you don't need to worry about the trivial matter."

Zhao Ran took out a hundred taels of silver notes from his arms, stuffed them into Liu Jingzhu's hand, and said solemnly: "This is a gift from various rituals. Junior brother, I am alone, and with the care of all the senior brothers, there is no expense. After thinking about it, the money should always be used as a place... I heard that the mother of the Sutra Master has been in a state of health recently and has used a lot of money. I hope the Sutra Master will not be polite to me. I just want to be a junior brother, and I will respect my filial piety."

Liu Jingzhu has a manor in the north of Guyang County, supporting his old mother who is almost sixty years old. It is said that Liu's mother has a stubborn leg disease. Liu Jingzhu, who claims to be a filial son, took out all the money to treat his mother's illness and care for her. This is well known in Wujiyuan. Zhao Ran has never been to the Liu family manor, nor has he seen Liu's mother. He does not know what the leg disease of Liu's mother is, but for Zhao Ran's subordinate who wants to give money, it is an excellent reason, and he doesn't even have to worry about excuses.

Liu Jingzhu sighed sadly about his old mother's illness, but he refused Zhao Ran's silver bills. This made Zhao Ran a little at a loss and hurriedly put them away. Various thoughts came to his mind, thinking that this senior brother was not planning to help?

But Liu Jingzhu was still extremely gentle and did not show any strangeness, which made Zhao Ran puzzled for a moment. After chatting for a while, Liu Jingzhu changed the topic and talked about Yu Zhiyuan's takeover as the deacon in the guest hall. Liu Jingzhu and Yu Zhiyuan had a good relationship, which was the same as Zhao Ran. Even if the two had a common topic, they both wished Yu Zhiyuan a long time ago. Liu Jingzhu asked, "Junior Brother Yu... Well, Yu Zhike once told me that there was a door missing from him. I want you to make up for it. I don't know what you think, junior brother?"

He would do things without taking money? Is this Liu Jingzhu so righteous? In any case, although Zhao Ran couldn't guess the other party's thoughts, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and said humbly on the surface: "Of course I am willing, I am afraid that I am a little ignorant and cannot bear such an important task."

Liu Jingzhu leaned on the chair and smiled: "It's too humble! I've never finished my exam every month and every year. This kind of course is 'slight talent and shallow learning'. I don't know who is outstanding in the scriptures? Such talent is so talented, how can I afford to be a leader? Don't worry, I'll tell Jiang Gaogong about this matter and I must recommend you!"

Zhao Ran hurriedly thanked him respectfully, and without any trace, he flattered Master Liu Jingzhu a few times and praised his filial piety. Just as he was about to say goodbye, he heard Master Liu Jingzhu lean forward and whisper: "I heard that Junior Brother Zhao has a lot of contact with the immortals in the pavilion, but I wonder if I can contact me on behalf of my senior brother?"

Zhao Ran was stunned: "There is something wrong with the Master of the Sutra?"

"Well... that... I'll just say it. Senior brother, I've been the master of the scriptures for nine years. I'm not too ambitious and greedy for higher vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vocational vo

Looking at Liu Jingzhu's expectant expression, Zhao Ran was confused and had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree: "Senior brother, don't worry, junior brother, I will try my best to plead with you..."

Master Liu Jingzhu was overjoyed: "So, thank you junior brother!"

Zhao Ran's mouth was full of bitterness: "Senior brother, please be polite..."

Thanks to Yangzhigang and ellee for rewarding.
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