Chronicles of Celestial Origins

"It is true that our government has not thought carefully about this matter. On behalf of our government, I would like to apologize to fellow Taoist Tang." Sima Xian stood up and said to Tang Ning, "This is a misunderstanding. I hope fellow Taoist Tang can forgive me. As for the harm I have brought to fellow Taoist Tang Ning, It’s troublesome. Our government is willing to do its best to compensate you. If you need anything, just ask.”

Sima Xian, as the young head of the Sima Mansion and a cultivator of the Void Realm, was able to lower his face and apologize to Tang Ning, a junior incarnation of the gods. His demeanor of not being shocked by honor or disgrace is remarkable, and it is in line with the saying that a man can bend and stretch. .

Facing a Void Refining cultivator, Tangning didn't want to be too arrogant. She stood up and bowed her head in return: "I have long forgotten about this matter. Seniors don't need to keep it in mind, let alone make compensation.

He was telling the truth, but obviously no one present felt so, and they all believed that Liu Ruhan's actions were instigated by him.

"My government has decided to hold a banquet in Donglaili City in seven days. I would like to invite fellow Taoist Su, fellow Taoist Liu, and fellow Taoist Tang to attend. I wonder if these three fellow Taoists can honor us?"

Many unwritten rules in the spiritual world are the same as those in the secular world. For example, if there is a conflict between two parties, and one party wants to reconcile, it will hold a banquet, invite the other party, and then invite some famous local people to mediate. Apologize to the other party with a glass of wine. As long as the drink is over, the conflict between the two parties will be resolved.

This was naturally what Sima Xian meant when he invited the three people. He planned to apologize to the three people for the birthday banquet at the banquet and resolve the grievances.

When Tang Ning saw Liu Ruhan looking at her, she obviously wanted him to make his own decision, so she said, "My wife and I have something to do, so I might not have time to attend the banquet. I didn't take the birthday banquet of your house that day to my heart. As for your house and The conflicts between the disciples under my wife’s command should be resolved by themselves! As long as the disciple agrees not to hold your government accountable, we will have nothing to do with it.”

The meaning of these words was very clear, and he did not intend to pester him any more. Sima Xian naturally heard the words and said, "I admire you for your magnanimity and magnanimity, fellow Taoist Tang. Since the two fellow Taoists have no time to attend the banquet, I will not force myself. Fellow Taoist Su, seven I hope you can come to our house for a banquet in the future.”

"Okay, I will bother you then." Su Yuanhua nodded. Ever since Tang Ning and Liu Ruhan entered the hall, he had not intervened to express his position. Apparently, he wanted them to decide whether to reconcile with the Sima family. At this time, he saw that the two of them had already After making a statement, he agreed without hesitation.

He didn't care whether Tang Ning was bullied by the Sima family. The reason why he helped the two of them was for Liu Ruhan's sake.

The second is to save face for Nangong Muxue.

Just as Liu Ruhan said, Sima's actions against Tangning actually damaged Nangong Muxue's face, which he could not tolerate the most. Sima was willing to hold a banquet in the city to apologize, so that Nangong Muxue's face could be restored. , he will naturally not chase after Sima.

"Then let's say goodbye first. Seven days later, we will be waiting for Fellow Daoist Su in Donglaili City." Sima Xian stood up and said.

"I won't send you far."

"Farewell." The two of them turned and left the room.

"Let's forget about this matter. They came to apologize and held a banquet in the city to make amends. Their attitude is sincere enough. Master's face has been saved, and Tang Ning should have let go of his bad breath. Junior sister, please don't embarrass them again from now on. "Seeing the two of them walking away, Su Yuanhua said, but his eyes were turned to Tang Ning, obviously knowing that he was the one who really made the decision.

Liu Ruhan nodded slightly without saying anything, and Tang Ning replied: "Thank you, Senior Brother Su, for your help. If the Sima family didn't care about Senior Brother Su, how could he have taken my wife and I into consideration, let alone send the young master of their house to him?" I came to apologize in person and apologized."

"Wrong, it's not about my face. How much face can I, a column supervisor, have in front of the Sima family? They are just worried about the master, and are afraid of making him displeased."

"That's natural, but no matter what, if Senior Brother Su hadn't been in the middle, my wife and I wouldn't really know how to deal with the Sima family."

"You are my junior sister's husband. We are one of our own. If I don't help you, how can you go against them? What's more, what the junior sister said is right. This matter is related to the master's face. When they deal with you, they just don't take the master seriously. I don't care. How can you just sit back and watch? From now on, you just need to remember that you are my junior sister's husband and my master's disciple. If you don't cause trouble, you don't have to be afraid of it. If anyone bullies you, we will naturally take it out on your behalf."

When Tang Ning saw that he looked like a righteous and loving elder, she sneered in her heart but thanked him repeatedly.

"Seven days later, Sima Xian will hold a banquet in the city to apologize. Are you really not going?"

"We and I will not join in the fun. As the young head of the Sima family and a cultivator, it is somewhat inappropriate for Sima Xian to apologize to us and his wife in front of a large audience. It seems that we are relying on our guilt." Master Wife's attitude is a bit aggressive. Although it makes Sima lose face, it will not have a good impact on us if the news spreads. You and Sima Xian are the same generation, and your cultivation level is one level higher than him. As our representative, accept it. It is more appropriate to apologize than to us two juniors."

"Well. What you are thinking is not unreasonable, then okay! I will go there on your behalf. Since the Sima family is willing to reconcile and shows sincerity, Junior Sister, I think the seized merchant ship will be returned to them, Lishi Don’t let people cause trouble in that shop, let them reopen! As for the injured disciple, you can give them a big blackmail.”

"Okay, just follow what senior brother wants."

"By the way, there is one more thing. Regarding your transfer to the headquarters, I told the uncle who is in charge of personnel in the legion a few days ago that you only need to settle the situation with the first column. The headquarters is directly under the 7th Regiment. How about that? I'm going to transfer you there."

"Everything is at your discretion."

The three of them chatted for a while, then Tang Ning and Liu Ruhan left.

………

In Yuhuan Mountain, the branch of the Sima family in Donglai County, Sima Nan and Sima Xian sat opposite each other in the room.

"This matter can be resolved so smoothly and satisfactorily, thanks to the young master's intervention. When I went to see Su Yuanhua before, I also said all the good things, but he was not as polite as today. It can be seen that many of our affairs in Donglai County have to be relied on. It's the Young Patriarch. I'll toast the Young Patriarch for Guan'er and thank him for saving him from the fire and water." Sima Nan picked up the wine glass and said.

The two of them finished the drink, and Sima Xian said calmly: "Brother Ninth, what you said is too unreasonable, thank you. This is not your personal grudge. Liu Ruhan and Su Yuanhua designed to trap you, just to regain their face. Tang Ning said angrily, "It's because of the affairs in the government that have caused trouble to you and your son, so I should go and apologize."

"At his father's 5,000th birthday party, Tang Ning injured Ah Rong in public on his grand day. His father didn't know about his relationship with Nangong Muxue and only regarded him as an ordinary Taixuan Sect disciple, so he said he would Hold him accountable."

"After the birthday banquet, you found out that he was the husband-in-law of Nangong Muxue's disciple, but the words had already been released. You know that your father is such a respectable person, how could you just take back your words in front of many distinguished guests just because of his relationship with Nangong Muxue? So I sent someone to negotiate with Taixuanzong."

"Although Tangning was only dealt with symbolically in the end, we had anticipated the retaliatory actions that the forces behind him would take."

"Fortunately, they were more restrained and did not make too many moves. This is better than we expected."

"There are many powerful people in Donglai County, which are not comparable to Yuanxian County. Any force that establishes a foothold here may be an existence that this government cannot afford to offend. Even an inconspicuous person may have the support of a big person behind him."

"Although our power has expanded rapidly in recent years, its foundation is still too shallow. Compared with behemoths like Taixuan Sect, it is actually a bit small."

"When my father decided to send you to Donglai County to take charge of some affairs, he made it after careful consideration. What he valued most was your cautious and calm temperament, Ninth Brother."

"This time the fault is not yours, Ninth Brother, don't worry too much. Donglai County affairs are not easy to handle, everyone in the government knows that, and it is already very good to maintain this situation."

Sima Nan said: "Young Patriarch can understand our difficulties, and I can't thank you enough. To be honest, I often feel like I'm walking on thin ice here, and I often warn my subordinates to keep their tail between their legs and never cause more trouble. Unexpectedly, I still feel like I'm walking on thin ice." This incident has caused the young family to go with me to apologize, which is a loss of face. "

Sima Xian didn't take it seriously: "Since ancient times, this world has been about the weak and the strong. If you are not as powerful as others, you must have the consciousness of the weak. Besides, I am not a big shot. Please apologize to me." It’s not a shameful thing to say, not to mention it’s for the benefit of the government, Brother Ninth doesn’t have to blame himself.”