Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 81 Good fortune and misfortune depend on each other
Ever since the good news was announced, the entire Gao family was enveloped in a joyous atmosphere, especially with the arrival of Eunuch Li and his men, the messenger from the palace, the atmosphere became even more lively.

Although most people were doing different things than usual, they were all full of energy. They swept the yard again and again and wiped the tables and chairs again and again. It seemed that doing nothing else was not enough to express their feelings.

As servants, they depend on the Gao family for their livelihood. Perhaps they would also feel a sense of participation when the Gao family encounters a happy event, especially since it is not an ordinary happy event.

When Miss Gao gave birth to the Prince of Qing, not only did her personal status become more secure, but her family, the Gao family, which was already prosperous, also saw its fortunes rise. This is what is meant by "oil boiling on a raging fire."

Even Xiao Cai and Xiao Ye, who had returned to the courtyard, were full of excitement and chattered non-stop, saying that the royal army was so majestic and domineering, and their armor was so beautiful. It turned out that they were eunuchs, and they looked like that, no different from ordinary people. Their voices were not as shrill as in the opera, and they just had no beards.

Chen Xuan was also somewhat affected by this atmosphere, and his mood became much happier. After all, no one likes to be in such a restrained environment, although the Gao family is not usually repressive.

It was also the first time he saw a living eunuch. He looked no different from a normal person, and he did not sense any psychological distortion or coldness from him. Instead, he seemed very friendly. Because he was standing behind Gao Jingming at the time, not too far away from Eunuch Li, Chen Xuan could smell a faint fragrance on him, probably to cover up the smell caused by some defects.

I just don't know whether the eunuchs here cut off their testicles or their penis, or whether they cut off all of them.

This is nothing. Chen Xuan has even seen transvestites online. How can he tell if I am a man or a woman?

The reception of the visitors from the palace had nothing to do with Chen Xuan and his friends. They continued to do what they had to do in the festive atmosphere. The Gao family provided food and accommodation, as well as clothes and wages. There was not much to spend these days, so Chen Xuan didn't even care about the tips. Who doesn't love money? But if he left the Gao family, he would have a hard time surviving. It wasn't like he had to live in a cheat-free version of life.

It's never wrong to continue practicing calligraphy when you have nothing to do. You can always improve yourself. You once suffered from lack of education, and it was difficult for you to even find a decent job. You didn't have the talent you were born with, so you can only rely on yourself for everything. No matter how reliable others are, there will always be times when they are unreliable. In that environment, it was too late for Chen Xuan to realize these things. Now that he has changed the world and started over, he will naturally try not to repeat the same mistakes.

As the night deepened, the Gao family mansion slowly returned to peace.

Gao Jingming returned to the courtyard around eight or nine o'clock in the evening.

In the afternoon and yesterday, Chen Xuan not only completed the homework assigned by the school, but also practiced dozens of more characters. Gradually, he began to like this kind of life. It was plain and simple, without so much fighting and intrigue, and it was quite fulfilling.

Of course, he also knew that such a peaceful life was mainly due to the peaceful environment of the Gao family.

Gao Jingming was physically and mentally exhausted after being punished last night, but when he came back he was extremely energetic. He did not go to the main building where he lived, but instead ran to Chen Xuan's cabin.

The child couldn't keep secrets, so as soon as he entered the room, he couldn't wait to show off to Chen Xuan and said, "Xuan, look what this is?"

As he spoke, he pulled out a pendant from his collar. It was the size of a copper coin, round and flat, as white as jade, yet with a faint metallic luster and even a hint of blood-colored texture. I don't know if it was the reflection of the candle, but the pendant seemed to emit a faint, almost imperceptible halo.

This looks like good stuff.

Chen Xuan didn't know what it was, so he asked curiously, "Master, is that a jade pendant?"

Gao Jingming grinned and let Chen Xuan look at him. He said as if he was presenting a treasure, "Haha, Xuan, you guessed wrong. This is not a jade pendant. It is a gift that my sister asked Eunuch Li to bring to me. It is difficult for ordinary people to buy it no matter how much money they spend. It is also one of the many items that Prince Qing gave to my sister when she gave birth to a nephew. This is what my sister carefully selected for me."

"What's so special about this?" Chen Xuan asked in surprise, speechless. What you said actually got to the point. Children are just unreliable. Forget it, just consider it as cooperating with him to show off.

Then Gao Jingming said mysteriously, "Ah Xuan, let me tell you, don't tell anyone else. This is made from the horn of a dragon. Wearing it can nourish your body, invigorate your blood circulation, and nourish your qi. It can also clear your mind, brighten your eyes, and invigorate your spirit. It can also slowly improve your memory!"

"Eunuch Li even said that wearing it can keep one from getting cold or hot. It has so many benefits that he told me not to take it off and not to show it to anyone. But we're close, and you and I will stay together from now on. We're not too far apart, so we'll get some benefits over time. So, I'll be nice to you and only tell you this, and don't tell anyone else. This is just a tiny part of the complete dragon horn, but it's priceless."

Chen Xuan was shocked after hearing what he said. He stared at the pendant on Gao Jingming's neck with a slightly wide eyed look. This reaction was definitely not an act to cooperate with him in showing off.

Miss Gao actually gave him such a treasure. It’s a bit too good for her to be with him. They are indeed siblings.

However, this kind of thing cannot be envied. Who made Gao Jingming reincarnate and have a good sister? He said that this was just one of the many rewards given by Prince Qing. I think there must be better ones. He should not be considered a brother-supporting demon.

If the pendant really has those effects as Gao Jingming said, it would be equivalent to giving him a passive gain state, and it would be continuous, like a small cheat!
Honestly, Chen Xuan had to admit he was a bit jealous. If the effects he'd described were true, wouldn't he be able to take off in the future? So, what was the point of hard work in front of a player who was practically cheating?
Of course, Chen Xuan did not have such dark thoughts. Although he was envious, he was not so greedy as to want to take it for himself. He could only sigh again that people have different fates.

Chen Xuan immediately asked in surprise, "Is it made from polished dragon horns?"

Are there really dragons in this world? If so, then Xiao Cai and the others were saying that day that Mr. Yushan encountered a dragon wandering through the mountains while traveling to Beijing for the imperial examination. Isn't that just a description of a mountain torrent and mudslide, but that such creatures really do cause trouble!

Gao Jingming nodded and said: "Yes, didn't I just say that?"

"What I mean is, are there really dragons?" Chen Xuan couldn't help but ask.

Gao Jingming said as a matter of course: "Of course, otherwise where did I get this pendant?"

Chen Xuan was choked upon hearing this and pondered, "What would it be like if there were dragons in the world?"

"How would I know? I haven't seen it with my own eyes. But it is rumored that creatures like dragons, if they can understand human nature, can be called auspicious beasts that bring blessings to the people. But if their vicious nature is difficult to control, they will become evil beasts that bring disaster. Once they grow up, they can be hundreds of feet tall. If they are not restrained, wherever they pass, mountains will collapse, the earth will crack, and wind and rain will follow. Even a martial arts master would hardly be its opponent if facing it alone, and his life would be in danger. In short, dragons are full of treasures," said Gao Jingming with a look of fascination and a little fear.

Chen Xuan was shocked again. A body a hundred feet tall, what kind of terrifying existence was that? It could easily destroy a city of tens of thousands of people!
"In that case, who can kill such a creature?"

They even made a pendant out of the dragon's horn, and probably didn't spare a single hair from the rest of the dragon...

Gao Jingming scratched his head and said anxiously, "Xuan, who should I ask if you ask me? This necklace can't be faked anyway. How can my sister lie to me?"

How much could a seven or eight-year-old kid know? Since Jingguo was a country ruled by humane principles, creatures like dragons were not without their own methods of dealing with them. Didn't Gao Jingming also say that while a martial arts master's life might be in danger when facing a dragon, what if multiple people joined forces? Combined with other means, eliminating it wasn't impossible.

At this point, Chen Xuan had to once again raise the level of force and danger in this world. What he knew now was just the tip of the iceberg.

Besides, Deng Lingfeng had mentioned something about immortals who could transcend tribulations that day. If the sky collapsed, there would be tall people to hold it up, and a few fragments would at most kill some unlucky people who were shorter...

Gao Jingming seemed a little impatient. After all, he didn't know much about these things. He simply put away the necklace and changed the subject. He said happily, "Axuan, let me tell you, when I was accompanying Eunuch Li before, he told me that my sister gave birth to the eldest son of Prince Qing. Although Prince Qing already had two princesses, his son was still the first. So he was so happy that he rewarded my sister with many good things, and then asked Eunuch Li to bring many good things to thank my mother for helping him raise a good princess. It seems that my father's official position will also be raised. How about it? I told you that day that if you follow me, you will eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks. I didn't lie to you. Anyway, the good days are still to come."

Chen Xuan heard this and said happily: "It is my blessing to be the young master's servant. I will do my best to do my job in the future."

"Xuan, it's good that you know. Anyway, I won't treat you unfairly. Well, I'm going to bed too. I'm so sleepy. My mother said that the next few days will be busy and I need to stay alert. Well, don't say anything. My knees hurt. Let's go. Don't tell me anything about the jade pendant." Gao Jingming yawned and left. He came here simply to share it with Chen Xuan and didn't think too much about it.

Chen Xuan stood up to see him off until he entered the main building and Xiao Cai and the others took over his service.

After returning to his residence, Chen Xuan couldn't feel happy when he recalled the unintentional words Gao Jingming had said before.

It is indeed a great joyous event that Miss Gao gave birth to the Prince of Qing, but is a joyous event necessarily a good thing?

The most crucial thing is that Miss Gao is only the concubine of Prince Qing, but she gave birth to the eldest son. On the surface, this is of course a good thing, but if you are not careful, it will turn into a fatal situation!

The concubine gave birth to the eldest son. What if the wife of Prince Qing gave birth to a legitimate son in the future? In the end, is the eldest son more important or the legitimate son?

It is undeniable that the Gao family is in a dire situation now, but if you think about it more deeply, it is hard to predict whether it will be a blessing or a curse. Gao Jingming couldn't think of this, so how could Mrs. Gao not think of it?

Forget it. Chen Xuan didn't want to think too much about it. What will happen in the future is not something that a mere servant like him can influence. It's meaningless to think too much. In the end, it all depends on Miss Gao's own methods...

(End of this chapter)