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

However, during the morning court session, an East Factory Director submitted a petition, saying, "I am advanced in years, and my old leg ailments have relapsed, I beg to resign and return to my hometown."


The court erupted into commotion again. Ten years ago, the East Factory Director had become famous in a battle against the West Capital Butcher. Although his legs had been crippled, his influence was still overwhelming, surpassing even his past glory. He was in his prime; why would he resign now?


"We eunuchs always have some hidden ailments. If I don't retire now, it will be too late," said the Director, sitting in his wheelchair, looking very indifferent.


Yan Xianzhi looked at the Director and thought, "His information is indeed timely."


Chapter 139 Xiao Wu Causes a Stir in the Western Capital_2