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

Admiral Academy was located to the west of Gongzhou City, and from a distance, incense smoke curled up into the air. Next to the academy stood the Temple of Confucius, dedicated to the Master himself.


Chen Shi and Hu Feifei arrived outside Admiral Academy, only to see many Scholars from the counties of Gongzhou and Xinxiang already queueing up to register and wait for their arrangements.


The two of them joined the queue, leaving their dog and cart outside.


Hu Feifei was very excited, looking around for a good-looking scholar, and whispered, "The scholars here are not the brats from Xinxiang County. Surely, I can find a perfect husband!"


Chen Shi said, "Your choice now is pointless. Not until the results of the autumn imperial examinations are released will you know who the Scholars are."


Chapter 142: Evil Spirit Foster Mother