Joy of Life: The Mei Family's Son Grows Up

Chapter 36 I Remember It Clearly

The next day.

The four ministers worked together to come up with questions that were no problem for the child prodigy. His Majesty appreciated the child prodigy's knowledge and specially increased the reward mentioned before, raising him to the fifth rank in one go. The news that the four ministers were convinced quickly spread.

Before I had time to inquire about the news, an imperial decree was issued early this morning, confirming the rumors.

Some people feel dissatisfied and think that it is too easy for the child prodigy to be promoted, some people think that he is worthy of being a child prodigy and that promotion is as easy as drinking water. Still others say that Your Majesty loves and cherishes talents and that the court is a big stage and if you have talent you should come. There are all kinds of opinions.

However, all this has nothing to do with Mei Chengan. He is currently in the palace. He has stayed in the Qilin Hall for four years and will soon never see it again. He feels he needs to say goodbye.

Strolling in the Qilin Hall, his fingers passing over every bookshelf, every little detail of his past here kept appearing before his eyes. Mei Chengan was filled with emotion. It is not easy to find such a comfortable and easy job.

After tidying up his desk, Mei Cheng'an thought for a moment, poured himself another cup of tea, took a banana, and finally looked around the Qilin Hall for a long time. Then he strode out with a smile and watched the door of Qilin Hall close with his own eyes.

Mei Cheng'an looked at Xiao Ming in front of him. He was much taller than him four years ago, but now he has become shorter.

"Xiao Ming, I'm leaving. Don't miss me too much."

Xiao Ming bowed solemnly.

"I congratulate you on your promotion and success in your career. I wish you all the best in the future."

Mei Chengan smiled: "Get up quickly, it's like you're saying blessings during the Chinese New Year. I don't have any red envelopes to give you, but I accept your blessings and keep them in my heart. You've helped me a lot over the years. Thank you, Xiao Ming, I'm leaving now."

Xiao Ming still refused to get up, and Mei Chengan did not force him any more.

"Congratulations, sir!"

He stared at Mei Cheng'an as he walked away, waved goodbye, and then disappeared. Xiao Ming felt like something was blurring his eyes. Mei Cheng'an had just left, but he already started to miss her.

Mei Cheng'an did not leave the palace directly, but went to the Imperial Medical Bureau and said goodbye to every imperial physician he had consulted, argued with, and learned from one by one. Finally, he demonstrated some of the Huayang acupuncture techniques that he had initially mastered.

The imperial doctors were amazed and marveled. They were very familiar with the acupuncture method and used it a lot in their daily lives, but they had never heard of such a magical acupuncture method. Mei Cheng'an told them that if they wanted to refer to it and learn from it, they could find a way to borrow it from the Qilin Hall.

Although he copied a copy himself, he did it secretly after all and could not tell others. He pointed out a path for them and let those who needed it find a way themselves.

After leaving the Imperial Hospital, Mei Cheng'an returned home to worship at the ancestral hall. There were three imperial edicts in the hall, two of which were his own.

After paying homage to his ancestors, Mei Cheng'an returned to his own courtyard and continued to study Huayang acupuncture.

On the surface, the secret book of Huayang acupuncture looks like an ordinary medical book about acupuncture. The book only explains the acupuncture techniques and their effects, which are nothing more than curing diseases, saving lives, removing toxins and healing wounds.

But he thought that since the name was the same as the Huayang Needle in The Bad Guys, perhaps it could be used to the same effect, just like Li Xingyun, using the silver needle as a hidden weapon to seal people's acupuncture points and disperse other people's internal energy.

It is different from the method I studied when I was a child to stimulate hair-like true Qi to defeat the enemy. My method requires charging up energy, and I have to deliberately control the form of the true Qi before stimulating it. It cannot be stimulated at will. It can be used for sneak attacks, but in battle, you can't use it on weak enemies, and strong opponents won't give you a chance.

The Huayang Needle is different. It does not require charging. You just need to find the right opportunity during battle to insert it directly or throw it out like a hidden weapon.

Mei Cheng'an sat cross-legged beside his bed, opened the acupuncture secret book he had copied, his eyes fell on the acupuncture formulas, and recited silently.

Human beings have three burners, and Qi is born from essence, and spirit is born from Qi. Therefore, Huayang acupuncture has three needles, and only three methods are used: shaking, twisting, and lifting. There are two intentions of killing and healing. The mind follows the will, and the needle follows up and down. First, take Fengfu, and move the needle lightly, like burning a volcano. Next, take Bailao, and move the needle heavily, like cooling the sky. Finally, use the needle method, light, heavy, heavy, light, heavy, light, from top to bottom, to cultivate the body and spirit, and to suspend life in the tendons and spine.

While reciting, Mei Cheng'an closed his eyes and gained insights in meditation.

On the other side, the Supervisory Commission, Chen Pingping’s office.

"The imperial edict has come down, transferring me to the Honglu Temple, and appointing me as the Honglu Temple Secretary and concurrently the Shaoqing."

"Isn't this all news from last night? Why are you telling me now?"

"Look, I caught you. I told you before that this was your plan but you still didn't admit it. It has nothing to do with you. Why are you keeping a close eye on his news?"

"........."

This is not good. Could it be that the shadow has grown a brain?

I stared at him for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what stimulated him.

"Just keep it to yourself, don't tell anyone."

"Don't you know how tight my mouth is? Tell me quickly, what is your plan?"

Chen Pingping rolled his eyes and said unhappily.

"I will only answer one question for you. Think before you ask."

Shadow was choked and cursed the old cripple in his heart, then began to think that he must ask the most crucial question.

"I figured it out."

"Just ask."

"How can you be sure that he will be transferred to the Honglu Temple?"

Chen Pingping was curious.

"Why do you think I want him to be transferred to the Honglu Temple?"

"If I answer your question, can you answer one more question for me?"

"No."

"It's very simple, because he was transferred to the Honglu Temple."

The cause and effect relationship of this statement sounds very confusing, but Chen Pingping became even more puzzled after hearing it.

The shadow really has a brain, what should I do?

"Okay, are you sure you still want to ask the same question?"

Shadow hesitated for a moment, reviewed it again, and determined that this was what he was most curious about: how he had manipulated His Majesty's mind and made Him transfer Mei Cheng'an to the department he wanted him to go to.

"I'm sure, just ask that."

"Not going to change it? I can give you a little hint. The answer is very simple." Very simple? It's very simple to manipulate His Majesty's thoughts? Are you kidding me? This old pervert must be bluffing me, trying to trick me into changing the question to a simpler one. It must be like this!

"No, no, no, no, can you please tell me quickly? You are so long-winded."

Chen Pingping looked at the shadow with a half-smile, as if I were looking at a fool.

"Well, the reason why I am sure that he will be transferred to the Honglu Temple is because..."

Shadow was impatient.

"Why? Tell me now!!!"

Chen Pingping whetted Shadow's appetite and smiled as if he had succeeded in his evil plan.

"Because the Honglu Temple is short of people. The previous temple secretary resigned due to personal reasons. There is only one position for an official of this rank, so if one is missing, one must be filled."

Shadow was dumbfounded.

"Just, is it that simple?"

"It's that simple."

"Didn't you lie to me?"

Chen Pingping looked at him with disdain.

"Lying to you? Are you worthy?"

The face under the shadow mask was somewhat distorted and the eyes were red.

"You old turtle."

Chen Pingping liked to see Shadow looking angry but helpless.

"Hey, how can you curse? Do you have manners? Didn't I remind you before? I asked you again and again whether you wanted to change the question, but you just stuck your head up and refused to change it. Now you're cursing?"

"You are just an old turtle, an old cripple, an old pervert."

After scolding Shadow, he ran away.

Chen Pingping: “…….”

……

The next morning, after Mei Cheng'an had breakfast, he packed up and headed for his new office, the Honglu Temple.

To put it simply, the Honglu Temple is actually the diplomatic department of Qing State. Its main responsibility is to handle the reception and negotiation of envoys from various countries.

When Mei Cheng'an arrived at the gate of Honglu Temple, Xin Qiwu and a group of officials were already waiting under the eaves at the gate.

Mei Cheng'an was shocked when he saw so many people when he got out of the carriage. He was stunned for a moment, then quickly got off the carriage and walked over quickly.

"Everyone...are you waiting for me?"

Xin Qiwu behaved very well in front of his subordinates, at least he didn't make any faces.

"Hahahaha, we are waiting for you. We in the Honglu Temple have admired Lady Xiaomei for a long time and we all want to see the style of this child prodigy."

"Yes, yes." The officials behind Xin Qiwu also echoed in unison.

"Thank you for your kindness. I am a junior student and a newcomer. I hope you can give me more advice and care in the future."

"Your Excellency is too polite."

"We'll be one family from now on, don't worry."

The officials from the Honglu Temple who were surrounding them responded one after another.

When Xin Qiwu had almost finished their greetings, he said, "Master Xiaomei, how about we go in first? It would be unsightly to have so many people blocking the door."

"Listen to Master Xin."

Everyone made way for them, Xin Qiwu and Mei Chengan walked in front, and the people behind followed.

After entering the gate, there is a front yard surrounded by a circular corridor. Next to the corridor are houses, which should be offices.

Passing through the front yard, you enter the front hall. There is a screen in front of the hall, with a low desk on each side, and a bookshelf behind the desk.

After passing the screen, there is a passage behind, which is a straight bridge. On both sides of the bridge are flowers, plants and rocks. After walking across the bridge, you will enter a huge hall with a long table about five or six meters long in the middle. This is the room where future negotiations with Northern Qi will be held.

When they got here, everyone stopped.

Xin Qiwu introduced to Mei Cheng'an several officials who were following him and their corresponding official positions, and Mei Cheng'an smiled and nodded in response.

After they got to know each other, Xin Qiwu spoke.

"Okay, don't all gather here. Mistress Xiaomei will be a member of our Honglu Temple in the future. We will have many opportunities to meet each other in the future. There is no need to rush. Let's go."

The officials paid their respects to Mei Cheng'an and Xin Qiwu and then dispersed.

After everyone had left, Xin Qiwu immediately revealed his true colors and made eyes at him.

"How about my aura of giving orders and my temperament? It's okay, right?"

Mei Cheng'an was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that this guy still remembered the topic of temperament that they talked about while drinking last night.

A night has passed, and I didn’t expect that we could still continue chatting.

"Master Xin wasn't drunk after all. He still remembers what we talked about."

"Of course I am. I am just kidding about my alcohol tolerance. In our Honglu Temple, if I am second, no one dares to claim to be first. I remember everything you said and did yesterday."

(End of this chapter)