Zhai Zhu

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles.
Villagers are fearful of my grandfather.
I am fearful of him too.
Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me.
Even grandfather is afraid of me.
...
My name is Chen Shi.
The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

Above the Great Dao

Cui He bowed solemnly and said, "Master's profound insights command respect, and I am deeply impressed. On my departure, I will surely take great care of the people."


Chen Shi waved his hand, signaling him to leave quickly.


Chen Shi watched him leave and thought to himself, "The teachings Zhu Xiucai imparted to me truly are the principles of governance. These two County Magistrates were utterly convinced by my words, and yet that was nothing more than the merest hint of what Zhu Xiucai taught."


He returned home for a meal and had barely sat down when Li Tianqing said with a smile, "I find these new County Magistrates to be much better than the previous batch. Perhaps they really will treat the people well. Little Ten, should we...do the same with the other Magistrates?"


He raised his hand, making a chopping gesture.


Chen Shi quickly kicked him under the table and sternly glared at him.


Chapter 138: Father and Son_2