The Buddha is actually me

Chapter 171: Shen Family Ancestral Hall, Fake Play Becomes Real

"Boom boom boom!"

Just when Zhang Jiuyang was about to give Ali a few words of advice, there was a sudden knock on the door and Yue Ling's voice was heard.

"Zhang Jiuyang, are you asleep? Grandma asked you to come over."

Zhang Jiuyang's heart moved. In the past few days, the Shen family was busy burying Master Zhao and cleaning up the mess of the birthday banquet. Considering that the old lady was in a bad mood, he had not disturbed her.

Now it seems that the old lady has recovered.

It just so happened that he also needed to discuss this with the old lady, as it was related to the inheritance of Wang Lingguan's incense, and the matter could not be delayed any longer.

Pushing open the door, under the moonlight, Yue Ling was wearing a red robe, with a dragon-sparrow sword hanging from her waist, a high ponytail, sword-like eyebrows, star-like eyes, a jade-like face and thin lips, she looked like a chic and heroic female knight.

"Is the old lady in a good mood?"

The two walked side by side.

"Mr. Zhao has been buried. My grandmother personally kept vigil for him for three days. He has recovered now."

"We are going to the Shen family's ancestral hall. My grandmother often goes there and stays there for a long time. If she bullies you later, just cough three times and I will rush in immediately."

Hearing this, Zhang Jiuyang asked in surprise: "Aren't you going to see the old lady with me?"

Yue Ling shook her head and said, "Grandmother insisted that I wait outside, saying that she wanted to talk to you alone about something."

For some reason, Zhang Jiuyang suddenly felt a little nervous and no longer as calm as before.

The old lady thought he was her grandson-in-law, but he knew in his heart that he was just having a casual relationship with Yue Ling and she had no intention of getting married.

What would the old lady think of him if she knew?

Moreover, in front of the ancestors of the Shen family, he felt somewhat guilty.

Soon they arrived at the Shen family ancestral hall. This was the Shen family's important place. There were many servants guarding outside. They all seemed to have a background in martial arts and would be experts in the martial arts world, but here they were just ordinary guards.

The prince was standing guard outside, nodded to Zhang Jiuyang and Yue Ling, then stepped aside and invited Zhang Jiuyang in.

Yue Ling also wanted to sneak in, but was stopped by the prince.

Looking at Yue Ling's bright eyes, the prince felt an invisible pressure and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The little girl holding the red tasseled spear back then has been transformed and is now completely different from the past.

It's a pity that the childish little girl who called him Grandpa Wang has now turned her elbow outward for the sake of the man she loves.

The prince showed a helpless smile and said, "Ling'er, please don't embarrass me. This is Yu Shuang's request."

Shen Yushuang is the old lady's name.

Yue Ling could only look at Zhang Jiuyang, sized him up and down, then reached out to help him brush off the dust on his collar, taking the opportunity to whisper, "If grandma says something... absurd, don't take it seriously."

Zhang Jiuyang nodded and was about to speak when he heard her say, "Anyway, no matter what weird request it is, you should agree to it first, and then take the opportunity to make your request."

"My grandmother may seem kind, but she's actually very stubborn. If you make her angry, it won't work even if I say nice things to her."

Zhang Jiuyang gave her a reassuring look and said, "I understand. Don't worry. I have experience with the elderly."

He grew up with his grandfather in his previous life, so he naturally knew how to communicate with the elderly.

The older people get, the more stubborn they become. They respond to soft words and not hard ones. You have to go along with them and overcome hardness with gentleness.

Yue Ling wanted to give more instructions, but she heard the prince coughing.

"Ling'er, that's enough."

The prince said helplessly: "It's not a life-and-death separation. Yu Shuang just called your lover over to give him some instructions. It's not that serious."

Is this voice transmission never going to end?
He is old, but his eyes are not blurry. Although the two of you are silent, your lips are constantly opening and closing, and even a fool can tell that you are communicating.

"What lover..."

Yue Ling glared at him and said, "Grandpa Wang, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll challenge you to a duel!"

The prince shrank his neck and sighed: "Girls are really out of control when they grow up!"

Zhang Jiuyang shook his head and smiled, then patted Yue Ling on the shoulder and walked towards the ancestral hall.

Through the door, you can see that the lights are on inside.

Zhang Jiuyang knocked on the door and pushed it open after hearing the old lady say "please come in".

What comes into view is an empty house, filled with memorial tablets and candles. On the surrounding walls are murals and texts, which seem to record the achievements of the Shen family's ancestors.

The Shen family of Yangzhou has been passed down for hundreds of years. Its ancestor can be traced back to Da Jing of the previous dynasty, who was said to have served as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

Over the past hundreds of years, the Shen family has produced outstanding people from time to time, and the family tradition has never been broken, but they no longer serve as officials and have turned to business.

The long-term offerings made this ancestral hall seem somewhat unusual. As soon as Zhang Jiuyang stepped in, he felt some kind of invisible pressure.

It was as if a pair of eyes slowly opened and stared at him quietly in the darkness.

"Old lady."

Zhang Jiuyang saluted.

The old lady was kneeling on a mat, holding a string of prayer beads. She opened her eyes upon hearing this and looked at Zhang Jiuyang with a kind smile.

"Child, help me up."

Zhang Jiuyang quickly supported her.

The old lady leaned on a cane, stood firm and said with a smile: "Go and kowtow to my ancestors of the Shen family."

After all, he had a request for help, and he also had to act with Yue Ling, so Zhang Jiuyang knelt on the cushion and prepared to kowtow.

However, the next moment, the candlelight in the ancestral hall began to flicker and flicker.

When Zhang Jiuyang's waist began to bend, even the spirit tablets could no longer sit still, making rattling sounds and shaking continuously.

When he saw this movement, he stopped subconsciously.

The next moment, everything returned to calm. The old lady frowned slightly, and paused holding the rosary, and said in surprise: "Strange, why doesn't my Shen family ancestor want to accept your worship?"

Zhang Jiuyang was shocked. Oh no, the old lady would have a bad impression of him because of this and would break up the couple, right?

Although it was just acting, without the help of the Shen family, the speed at which he collected incense would certainly not reach the desired goal.

Sure enough, the old lady paced back and forth, then looked at him and handed him a red box from her arms.

"Child, open it and take a look."

Zhang Jiuyang opened the box and found several land deeds inside.

"Wanfu Theater, Shen's Tea House, Ganquan Mountain..."

Zhang Jiuyang suddenly felt something heavy in his hands. Wanfu Theater was the largest theater in Yangzhou. Every time it performed a play, the streets were packed with people and it employed many famous actors.

Shen's tea shop was spread all over the streets and alleys of Yangzhou. As for the last land deed, it was actually an entire mountain named Ganquan Mountain. It was said that there was a Jade Spring on the mountain. The spring water was clear and sweet, and was the best water.

"As long as you promise one thing, all of these will be yours."

The old lady’s words made Zhang Jiuyang’s heart sink. Oh my god, has he encountered the legendary bloody plot?
"Madam, I will not abandon Yue Ling. Please take back these deeds. I don't need them."

His heart was bleeding, but Zhang Jiuyang still made a choice.

The old lady was stunned when she heard this, and then burst into laughter. Her silver hair fluttered slightly in the candlelight. Although it was like frost and snow, it looked crystal clear and not dry.

"Do you think I want you to leave Ling'er?"

The old lady looked at him with admiration in her eyes.

"Is not it?"

Zhang Jiuyang was stunned for a moment.

"Haha, silly child, Ling'er finally found a man and if I break them up, do you want my Shen family to be extinct?"

She shook her head and said, "What I want you to agree to is very simple. Just four words."

"What four words?"

She patted Zhang Jiuyang's hand and said with a smile: "It's like pretending to be real."

Boom!

Zhang Jiuyang was shocked and surprised, but he remained calm on the surface and said, "Madam, I don't understand what you are talking about."

The old lady's eyes were deep, as if they could see through people's hearts.

"My own granddaughter knows her own personality. Even if Ling'er really likes someone, she would never be so eager to show it in front of me. She is too cautious."

"So you know everything."

Zhang Jiuyang gave a bitter smile, and at the same time secretly admired Madam Shen in his heart.

It is true that old ginger is wiser. No wonder Madam Shen could become one of the richest people in the world. Her eyes are so sharp.

"But even though you are acting, as the saying goes, fake becomes real."

The old lady looked like an experienced person and smiled, "I have never seen Ling'er willing to act out this drama with another man. At least, she doesn't dislike you and even likes you."

"In that case, let's make it a done deal and turn the fake play into reality!"

"But you don't know me, and just now, the ancestors of the Shen family didn't want me to bow down..."

"Haha, matters concerning the living should naturally be decided by the living."

The old lady's eyes were blazing, and she said confidently, "I am a businessman. The most important thing for a businessman is to see the opportunity first and be the first to place a bet. Compared with ghosts and gods, I trust my own eyes more."

She looked Zhang Jiuyang up and down, and became more and more satisfied.

"I originally wanted to ask Lao Zhao to find out more about you, but I didn't expect you to take the initiative to attend my birthday party. During the banquet, I was observing you the whole time."

"You dare to come to the banquet with just a few pieces of Dingsheng cakes, which shows that you are bold and careful, and have done your homework."

"The young man is in a high position, under the watchful eyes of the public, yet he is able to remain calm and composed, which shows his determination."

"Facing the young master of Wanfu Tower, you were neither humble nor arrogant. You resolved the difficulty with a flute. When Yama sent the coffin, you were the only one who noticed something was wrong. You are really smart."

"In the end, faced with these priceless deeds, he was able to stick with Ling'er, which shows his true love."

"How can a golden fish stay in a pond? Once it encounters wind and clouds, it will turn into a dragon. With such an outstanding grandson-in-law, what else can I be dissatisfied with?"

Zhang Jiuyang felt a little embarrassed by her praise.

However, he still sighed and said, "Old Madam, I still can't agree to it."

"why?"

"I still say that. I don't want to deceive Yue Ling."

He and Yue Ling are friends who have been through thick and thin together, and have shared life and death. There is a deep bond between the two, and Yue Ling is his only superior.

He didn't want to feel guilty.

It's not about being pedantic, but about knowing what to do and what not to do.

The old lady shook her head and smiled, saying, "Child, I suddenly understand why Ling'er, who has always been so arrogant, treats you differently."

After a pause, she continued, "Then let's change the conditions. As long as you agree, not only these deeds, but also the thing you asked me to do will be done."

"What conditions?"

"If you really get married in the future, I hope..."

"Have more children."

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ps: (Today I will update the content. I will write it after work and have dinner. I will be able to upload it around 10pm~)
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