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

Just past midnight, Chen Tang had already gotten out of bed, tidied up his clothing, prepared documents, and eaten something to fill his stomach. After finishing his preparations, he walked towards the imperial city.


In the Inner City of the Western Capital, many officials had risen early, each leaving their own residences—some mounted carriages or sedan chairs, while others also walked.


In the third watch of the night, while it was still early, they waited at the Meridian Gate. By the time of the fifth watch, they crossed the Meridian Gate and the golden bridge, arriving at the square in front of Taihe Palace to solemnly gather.


Once all the Cabinet Ministers had arrived, a bell rang and everyone entered the court in single file.


In the court, the throne of the True King had been vacant for thousands of years, but all the civil and military ministers still bowed and paid their respects to the empty throne.


Chapter 266 Family Affairs_3