She is devoted to cultivating immortality

Chapter 54 Danqing, Fellow Daoist

Zhuang Mochen felt despair just thinking about it.

Xie Lian didn’t want to discourage him, but she didn’t want her good friend to get too caught up in the fun, so she silently poured him a full cup of tea and said.

"In fact, Mr. Zhuang has never given up the imperial court. Although he is in the remote Xiaoning County, his heart has never left Fengdu."

Zhuang Mochen sighed.

"No, Zhuang's heart is not in Fengdu, but in the people of the world. I never studied for fame and fortune, but just wanted to do something for the people. I passed the imperial examination when I was young, and then became a Jinshi. I was sent to be an official, transferred to Fengdu, and appointed as a counselor. I thought I could do something, but when I think about it carefully, I have accomplished nothing. How can I be content with this?"

Xie Lian listened quietly.

She had already seen that although Zhuang Mochen said that he would return to his hometown to run an education business, in fact, it was just a helpless move due to his frustration. His true heart was actually very contradictory. He wanted to do something, but he had no idea where to start.

Xie Lian had no experience to share regarding this kind of thing.

I can only accompany you silently.

After sitting there for a while, Zhuang Mochen suddenly spoke and became determined again.

"Mr. Xie, I still plan to give it a try. If this Thousand Characters can be promoted, it will have a significant impact on the literature of the Qian Kingdom. The officials in the court may not all be idle. It's just a matter of promoting an article. Maybe someone will take it seriously!"

He determined that if it was right, he should do it.

Even if the possibility of success is not high, you should give it a try first.

Xie Lian felt as if he was denying the self that he had escaped from before.

"Mr. Zhuang has lost his official position now. Under what name can he write this letter?"

"Although I don't hold an official position, I am still a Jinshi, which gives me the power to submit a petition and make suggestions. Moreover, I can ask the county magistrate for help and have him sign the petition with me."

"That's a good idea. It might attract a lot of attention. But Mr. Xie has an unwelcome request. I hope Mr. Zhuang will agree to it."

"Mr. Xie, please go ahead."

"When submitting the article, either Mr. Zhuang should sign it with his own name or someone else's name, but don't mention Mr. Xie."

Xie Lian said calmly.

"Why?"

Zhuang Mochen was puzzled.

"Being able to write such an article should have made one's name famous for generations to come. This is something that many people would beg for, but why did Mr. Xie treat it like a worn-out shoe?"

Xie Lian smiled and pointed at himself.

"Sir, have you forgotten that when we first met, Xie said that he had no interest in fame. If he really became famous because of this article, then all Xie would gain would be distress, without any joy. Could Mr. Zhuang bear to see Xie troubled by this?"

This is of course an excuse.

In fact, Xie Lian was afraid that he would attract the attention of Emperor Qian.

Although the possibility is very small, she still wants to eliminate all possibilities.

It’s not that I’m afraid of Emperor Qian, but I’d rather avoid trouble if possible. I’m living a good and contented life now. Why should I get involved with the royal family?
"Since Mr. Xie has said so, I can't be a bad guy. It's just a matter of signing. I can't do such a thing as plagiarism. I think it's better not to sign it and just mention that it was written by the rural wise man!"

Zhuang Mochen thought for a moment and said.

"That would be perfect."

Xie Lian nodded in agreement, then talked about another matter.

"Mr. Zhuang has taken this article of mine. Does that mean he owes me a favor?"

Zhuang Mochen looked at Xie Lian's smiling face, and although he was puzzled, he still agreed.

"Does Mr. Xie have something to tell you?"

Xie Lian shook his head.

"It's not that I have an order, but that I have something to ask of you." The two looked at each other and laughed.

"Given our relationship, what are you asking for? Just tell me what it is."

"I heard from Xiaozhuang before that you seem to be proficient in painting?"

"Haha, I can't say I'm proficient in it. It's just a hobby for me."

"I wonder if I, Xie, would be lucky enough to be taught by you, Mr.?"

Xie Lian expressed his true intentions.

Zhuang Mochen was a little surprised that Xie Lian would be interested in Danqing.

But I didn't ask much. For scholars, there are only a few hobbies, such as playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, which are all normal.

This was a refined thing, and there was no reason for him to refuse. He immediately agreed and made an appointment to start guiding Xie Lian in painting the next day.

After finishing, the two chatted for a while and then went their separate ways.

Zhuang Mochen was not idle, and went straight to the county government office.

Xie Lian shook his head. This Mr. Zhuang really didn’t look like a man who could sit still.

But there is nothing to stop it. Everyone has their own ideas. Zhuang Mochen is loyal to the country of Qian after all. From any perspective, it is not a bad thing.

My only worry is that he doesn't get bumped on the head again.

Another day passed.

Xie Lian went out for a walk. Luo Laoqi didn’t set up his stall, so he didn’t know whether the soy milk plan was going well.

After buying some food, he came back to teach the two little kids to read.

In the evening, Zhuang Mochen finished his class and, as agreed, officially taught Xie Lian how to paint.

Zhuang Mochen was still modest. Although his painting skills could not be said to be at the master level, he could be considered proficient and it was definitely not just a so-called temporary interest.

Xie Lian benefited a lot from it, and seeing that Zhuang Mochen was a little tired, he let him go back and rest first.

But she herself continued to paint on paper.

But the painting was not going smoothly. He was in deep thought for a while, and then closed his eyes. He seemed to be trying hard to recall something, or he seemed to be daydreaming aimlessly.

In short, after a long time of tossing, I only drew a prototype.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Is Brother Xie here? Someone has come from Danxia Mountain."

The voice is old, but full of energy.

Xie Lian was startled, then showed a look of surprise.

The lame Taoist was indeed a trustworthy man. He said it would take three days at most and he fulfilled his promise.

He hurried forward to open the door, but saw an old man in a green Taoist robe standing outside. His white drooping eyebrows made him look like an immortal, his white hair fell to his waist, and the wrinkles on his face revealed a kind look.

While Xie Lian was looking at him, he was also looking at Xie Lian, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes, and then he bowed and said.

"Danyangzi from Danxia Mountain, I am honored to meet you, fellow Taoist."

Danyangzi?
When Xie Lian first heard it, he didn’t think anything of it. He glanced at it and then subconsciously stopped.

This one doesn’t seem simple!

Xie Lian couldn’t explain the specific reason, but he just felt that the visitor had an extraordinary bearing. Although he looked kind, there was an aura as deep as the ocean inside him.

So he couldn't help but take a few more glances, and his Dharma Eye activated, and he immediately saw more things, especially the three green lotuses condensed on the old man's head.
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