Chapter 870 - 870 Because You're not Worthy
870 Because You’re not Worthy
“I heard that his second son is only half a year younger than his eldest son. Who would believe that there was nothing fishy about this? And why did that master Xuyun come at such a coincidental time?
“Hmph, it’s just a pity that such a good child like Jiang Zhennan is being framed like that. It’s a good thing that this child did not let us down and became the defender-general of the state with his own abilities!”
“He must have fought countless times on the battlefield and experienced countless life-and-death battles to have such a record.” Lin Deshan’s eyes were filled with unspeakable heartache for Jiang Zhennan.
Lin yuelan asked curiously, ” Grandmaster, who is this great master Xu Yun you mentioned? ”
Doctor Zhang said, “Master Xuyun is a monk with profound Buddhist skills and a high reputation. It was said that he was well-versed in both literature and geography. He was very accurate in his divinations and fortune-telling, and many high-ranking officials and nobles would throw out a thousand gold just to ask for divination from him.
“Unfortunately, master Xuyun had his own principles. He only gave three divinations a year. It would happen in February, May, and September. Moreover, it depended on fate who he’d meet.”
“Then why did he suddenly perform a divination on the newborn Jiang Zhennan? Could it be that the little Jiang Zhennan was fated with him? However, why would he divine such a horrible fate for a baby?” Lin yuelan asked curiously.
“That’s why I said that this master Xuyun is just a Bullsh * t charlatan.”
Doctor Zhang said disdainfully,
“It’s already pitiful enough for a newborn to lose her mother. He, on the other hand, had specially come to the door of her house and called her newborn a jinx.
“Doesn’t he know that he has cast the boy into hell?”
“No, perhaps he knows. It’s just that we may not know what exactly happened, but with Jiang Zhennan’s ability now, he will definitely be able to find out what happened back then.” Doctor Zhang said.
Lin yuelan’s eyes flickered with a sharp glint, and she asked doubtfully, ” Grandmaster, grandfather, do you mean that the appearance of that great master Xu Yun might be related to his biological father or stepmother? ”
“Who knows?” Doctor Zhang and Lin Deshan said in unison, “maybe it’s related. Because if Jiang Zhennan were well, then the title of Duke Zhenguo’s mansion would naturally be inherited by Jiang Zhennan, the eldest son. However, would the stepwife be willing to accept this? She would definitely be unwilling. Since she was unwilling, it was only natural for her to play some tricks.
“However, after all, this is Duke Zhengguo’s mansion’s internal matter, so these scandals will certainly not be spread. As for the truth, only the people involved would know.”
Lin yuelan asked again, ” it’s been more than 20 years. Where is this master Xuyun now? ”
Doctor Zhang and Lin Deshan were stunned. They looked at each other and quickly shook their heads. “I don’t know. Perhaps he’s already dead!”
Lin yuelan asked curiously, ” why do you say that? ”
Doctor Zhang explained, ” I heard that master Xuyun became famous in Xuruo temple when he was 30 years old. When Jiang Zhennan died, he was already an eminent monk in his 80s. It had already been 25 years, if he’s still alive, he’d be over a hundred years old.”
“Oh? Such longevity?” Lin yuelan was slightly surprised. In this era, medical skills were low, and even an ordinary cold could take a person’s life. Therefore, there were only a few people who could live to sixty or seventy years old.
The ability of a person who could really live to more than a hundred years old could not be underestimated.
“But there’s no telling if he’s still alive.” Doctor Zhang said, shaking his head.
Lin Deshan ate another piece of red braised meat, chewed it a few times, and asked, ” girl, who’s the culprit who caused Jiang Zhennan to be stranded here? do you know? ”
Of course, Lin yuelan knew.
However, it was not convenient for the two elders to know about such matters.
Lin yuelan shook her head and replied, ” I’m not sure! When the masked uncle returns to the capital, he’ll definitely investigate it thoroughly.”
Lin Deshan said, ” that’s true. He’s such a smart and capable person. He suffered a big loss last time, so he’ll definitely be on guard when he goes back this time.”
Lin yuelan looked at the half-eaten vegetables and said, ” alright, Grandmaster, Grandpa, let’s continue eating. Let’s not talk about this anymore!”