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

Chen Tang gladly said, "It is better to obey than to be respectful."


Xia Jiuge invited him onto the carriage, and the two sat inside, facing each other.


Xia Jiuge broke the silence with a smile, "Mr. Chen, at such a young age, you are already the Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Revenue, holding a third-rank position. Even as the Governor of Gongtian Prefecture, I hold the same rank. Mr. Chen, coming from a non-noble family and reaching this height is indeed rare."


Chen Tang replied, "It's not that Tang has any special talent, but rather duty demands utmost care and prudence. The court appointed me as Assistant Minister because it saw my dedication and diligence."


Xia Jiuge smiled slightly, "A third-rank official, and that's the limit."


Chapter 269 You Are Old_2