Evil Master and Disciple

The road leading to the imperial palace was originally a straight avenue running from south to north, with tall red screen walls on both sides.

The six ministries of the imperial court and some special units and institutions were distributed on the east and west sides of this avenue.

The melee the night before caused several sections of the walls on both sides of the road to collapse. After yesterday's cleanup, the collapsed bricks have been piled on both sides, and the avenue has returned to being passable by carriages.

Only the ruined walls and piles of broken bricks on both sides silently told the story of the great humiliation suffered by the royal family the night before.

Ye Feng walked on this dilapidated avenue. People coming and going were officials, imperial guards, eunuchs and palace maids.

Early in the morning, Ye Feng, a young man dressed in ordinary clothes, walked on this avenue. He looked a little different and attracted the attention of many passing officials.

After finishing the conversation with the master, he took out the Lingyin mirror from his arms and was about to contact Monk Fayuan to ask where this creamy little monk was now and whether he could help him make an appointment with the Lingyin Saint.

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.

"Hey! Old Ye? Is that you?"

Ye Feng stopped and looked back, only to see a middle-aged man in red official uniform jogging from the south.

Looking closely, isn't this Gu Tianshi?

Seeing Gu Tianshi, Ye Feng had no choice but to put the Lingyin Mirror back into his arms.

"Old Ye, it's really you! I thought I was seeing things!"

Gu Tianshi seemed very happy to see Ye Feng.

Ye Feng was also happy.

"It's Lao Gu. Why are you sweating so much in this cold weather? You must be very weak! Go to those secret doors less often in the future. You have to take care of your health!"

Gu Tianshi laughed and said, "Old Ye, please stop making fun of me. I'm just a mortal. How can my physical fitness compare to that of you cultivators?"

"Hey, Lao Gu, why are you here? Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Don't you officials have a day off on the first day of the Lunar New Year? Are civil servants in this world so dedicated?"

"Oh, don't even mention it. I used to take half a month off during the Lunar New Year. Who would have thought I'd have to deal with something like this this year? I was so scared the night before last. Luckily, I had reinforced the cellar before, so I hid in it with my wife and children, and that's how we escaped."

Ye Feng felt a little relieved when he heard Gu Tianshi say that none of his family members were affected in the battle the night before.

"Lao Gu, thank you very much this time."

Ye Feng was referring to the incident the day before yesterday when he asked Gu Tianshi to pass a message to Qiu Changlin and others.

Gu Tianshi grinned and said, "It's all my job, and besides, I've gained a lot of benefits from this.

Dean Qiu told me privately yesterday that after the matter in the capital is over, he will recommend me to the Ministry of Rites as the Left Vice Minister."

"Ah! You got promoted so quickly? Lao Gu, you got promoted so quickly. You were promoted a few days ago, and now you're promoted again. It seems I was right about you. Lao Gu, you have the potential to be a prime minister!"

"Old Ye, this is all thanks to you. I have been an editor in the Hanlin Academy for more than 20 years, and I have been editing books every day.

Ever since I met you, Brother Lao Ye, my career has been smooth sailing. I know that both the last promotion and this promotion are due to you, Brother Lao Ye.

If it weren't for His Majesty's announcement yesterday declaring the next three months a period of national mourning, prohibiting officials from visiting brothels and holding banquets, I would really like to treat you to a nice drink to repay your kindness, Brother Ye."

Gu Tianshi understood better than anyone that most of the credit for his rapid promotion came from Ye Feng.

The last time he visited the secret door, he accidentally destroyed a stronghold of the Goddess Palace in the capital, which led to Gu Tianshi's promotion.

This time, Ye Feng just passed a letter to Dean Qiu, who wanted to promote him again.

Gu Tianshi knew that it was not his own ability that allowed him to be promoted so quickly. If he could be promoted based on his ability, he would not have worked in the Hanlin Academy, a low-paying government office, for decades.

In this world, background and political resources are important.

The last time I was promoted, I had the opportunity to enter the Prince's Mansion and get close to the Prince.

And this time, Chief Qiu personally recommended himself to be the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Is it because of my own ability? Is it because of my own contributions?

No, neither.

After serving as an official for decades, Gu Tianshi has already seen through the officialdom.

The reason why he was promoted so quickly was because his political resource was Ye Feng.

Dean Qiu knew that he and Ye Feng were good friends.

In view of this, even if he is a fool or idiot, Dean Qiu will try his best to cultivate himself.

Ye Feng is already a famous young hero of righteousness at a young age.

What will happen in another ten years?

Confucianism needs someone to be Ye Feng's friend.

The age gap between the old sub-saints is too big.

In the capital, Ye Feng had a very good relationship with Gu Tianshi, and they even visited secret doors together.

Dean Qiu naturally wanted to quickly build up Gu Tianshi.

Qiu Yuanshou and others are already very old and will not live for many more years.

In case several sub-saints pass away in the future, if Confucianism encounters any trouble and needs Ye Feng's help, Gu Tianshi will undoubtedly be the most suitable person.

Ye Feng shook his head and said, "Don't say that. If you don't have real talent and knowledge, it will be useless even if you are given the opportunity. Since it is a national mourning, we can't drink or visit prostitutes, so let's do it next time. I never refuse when others invite me to drink or visit prostitutes!"

At the end of his speech, Ye Feng's expression was a little obscene.

Gu Tianshi nodded and said, "Well, then it's settled. Old Ye, are you going to the Sage Building?"

"Well, the capital has been in a mess these past two days. To prevent any accidents, I've left a few of my fellow disciples at the Sage Building. I'm going to go over and meet up with them. I'll also have a chance to talk to Teacher Qiu about some things. I should still be staying at the Rulin Inn for the next few days. If you need anything, you can find me there."

Gu Tianshi said: "Well, I know, Old Ye, I have to go to the Prince's Mansion, so I won't accompany you to the Hanlin Academy today!"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Go and do your thing."

The two of them walked and chatted on the wide avenue, and soon they arrived at the gate of the Hanlin Academy.

Gu Tianshi bowed to Ye Feng, and the two said goodbye at the gate of the Hanlin Academy.

After seeing Gu Tianshi, Ye Feng's mood suddenly became much better.

He seemed to be living a heartless life during this period of time, but in fact he was under tremendous pressure inside.

Although he had temporarily dealt with Li Ruoxi last night, Ye Feng couldn't be happy. He had begun to worry about the tragic end of not being able to help Li Ruoxi find her way home. He also often thought that if the soul of the original owner of the Sea of ​​​​Mind came out again and competed with him for this body, it would be fine if he won, but if he lost, wouldn't he disappear into thin air?

No one knew when I came, and no one knew when I left.

Ye Feng has to think about a lot of things every day, thinking about various tragic endings.

Until today when I met Gu Tianshi.

Although Gu Tianshi is not young anymore, he is still full of hope for tomorrow and expectations for the future.

Why should I worry about things that haven't happened in the future?

Thus, there was a happy young man humming a little tune and walking lightly in the Hanlin Academy.