GBP Chapter 49 Can this thing really accumulate merit?
Chapter 49 Can this thing really accumulate merit?
[Gratitude?]
Does this mean he doesn't intend to charge me and wants me to owe him money?
That would be great!
Zhai Rongyu felt that she truly had a top-notch understanding.
She smiled brightly and said, "Of course, I'd repay you in any way except by offering myself to you!"
Jun Ce's eyes darkened.
The smile in his eyes gradually disappeared.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Speaking of which, I do have something that I need Miss Zhai's help with."
He picked up a memorial and slightly raised his arm, gesturing for Zhai Rongyu to look at it.
Zhai Rongyu walked to the other side of the table and reached out to take it.
A glimpse of her fair, white wrist peeked out from her sleeve. Jun Ce subtly averted his gaze and said seriously:
"Yangcheng suffered a severe drought for several months, all rivers dried up, and there was no harvest."
"Now the fields are littered with the corpses of the starving."
He paused, a deep sorrow flashing in his eyes.
"I wonder if Miss Zhai would be willing to accompany me on a journey to Yangcheng to pray for rain and alleviate the disaster?"
Seeing Jun Ce's sincere gaze, Zhai Rongyu was slightly taken aback.
[It's unexpected that the ruthless regent also has such a compassionate side towards the people.]
She really didn't read the book carefully.
They didn't even take such people seriously.
She began, "That's a good thing, of course I'd like to go with you. But..."
Zhai Rongyu frowned, her face full of worry.
How should I tell him that I can't pray for rain because my mental strength hasn't recovered yet?
Will he think I'm making excuses?
Jun Ce thought to himself: Mental power? What is that?
Could it be referring to magical power?
He offered Zhai Rongyu a way out, "Miss Zhai, is it that your inner strength has not yet recovered?"
"Ah, yes, yes!"
Zhai Rong clasped his hands in apology and said, "I'm really sorry, but with my current internal strength, I'm afraid I can't pray for rain."
Jun Ce didn't want to give up.
He asked cautiously, "Is there any way to help Miss Zhai recover as soon as possible?"
“There is a way,” Zhai Rongyu blinked, her eyes sparkling like butterflies fluttering, “Just accumulate merit for me.”
"Accumulate merit?" Jun Ce was taken aback.
Is that what he meant?
“If that’s the case, I do have a solution.”
He gazed at the girl's smiling face and, for some reason, felt a mischievous urge to play a trick on her.
"Brother Huaixu, please speak."
Zhai Rongyu leaned over the table, propping her head up to look at him, her dark eyes blinking.
Jun Ce leaned back in his chair somewhat awkwardly.
“My backyard has been neglected for years and has accumulated a lot of fallen leaves. Miss Zhai, why don’t you do me a favor and help me clean it up?”
"Huh?" Zhai Rongyu was completely dumbfounded.
Did she hear it correctly?
Sweep up fallen leaves?
Is helping others a pleasure?
A slight smile appeared in Jun Ce's eyes as he said, "I am a member of the royal family, and now I am the powerful regent. My fortune is beyond that of ordinary people. If you help me, you will surely have done a great service."
Zhai Rong looked at him with a mixture of belief and doubt.
I couldn't refute what he said.
[That seems to make a lot of sense...]
"However, with such a large Regent's Palace, why is no one cleaning the backyard?" she asked suspiciously.
"Do all the maids and servants in your household eat for free?"
Jun Ce waved his hand dismissively.
"They are usually very busy."
Are you very busy?
Zhai Rong tilted her head, her small head filled with big questions.
Then he changed his mind.
[Oh well, it's just sweeping up fallen leaves, let's try anything, even if it's a long shot!]
So she readily agreed, "Fine! Where should I put the broom?"
Jun Ce curled his lips into a smile, "Alone!"
"Hey!" The figure quickly pushed open the door and replied, "What are your orders, Master?"
"Have Huaying take Miss Zhai to clean the backyard. Then come back here. I have something I need you to do."
"Yes!" Zhiying excitedly led Zhai Rongyu to find Huaying.
He knows it!
As soon as Miss Zhai arrived, he had something important to do!
No more cleaning the stables!
Wahahahahahaha!
But what did the Lord say?
Are you suggesting that Miss Zhai be sent to clean the backyard?
He glanced at Zhai Rongyu with some disbelief.
The pain has been transferred?
Why did Miss Zhai come to suffer like this...?
Could she be... a living Bodhisattva?!
Zhai Rongyu stared at the lone figure with some unease. Seeing him laugh one moment, frown the next, and then widen his eyes in a flash, he seemed quite ill. She silently moved away from him.
Is the young man alright?
He adapted to madness at a young age.
Upon seeing Huaying approach, Zhai Rongyu quickly stepped forward, grabbed her arm, and said to Zhiying, "Well, I'll go with Sister Huaying myself. You can go back and report."
After saying that, he grabbed Huaying and left.
"Sister, where are the brooms in the Prince's mansion?"
Hua Ying frowned, trying to shake off her arm, but couldn't break free at all.
She saw Zhai Rong clinging to her like a kitten.
Hua Ying pinched her brow, somewhat annoyed, and casually pointed to a corner in the courtyard, "There."
Seeing that the two were getting along well, Zhiying happily returned to her study.
"My lord." He clasped his hands and bowed to Jun Ce.
Please give me your orders, Shadow!
If he had a tail, it would be wagging wildly right now.
Jun Ce didn't even lift his eyelids, gave a faint "hmm," and said, "Go to my private treasury and take some money to donate to the orphanage in the city in the name of Miss Zhai."
The lone figure's downcast eyes gradually widened.
"In addition, in her name, set up a soup kitchen at the City God Temple in the west of the city and distribute soup for ten days."
The refugees from Yangcheng have been temporarily settled there these days.
Jun Ce's gaze fell on the teacup on the table, where steam rose and the aroma of tea wafted.
Hopefully, these things will contribute to her good deeds.
Seeing that the figure was still standing there, he frowned and said in a deep voice, "What are you still standing there for!"
"Yes!" The figure snapped back to reality, sticking out its tongue.
Before leaving, he turned around and asked cautiously, "The stables..."
Jun Ce narrowed his eyes: "You still have time to clean?"
"No more, no more!" the lone figure said with a cheeky grin. "Your subordinate will go and take care of it right away!"
backyard.
Zhai Rongyu wielded a broom and battled against the fallen leaves covering the ground.
Hua Ying stood not far away, arms crossed, watching her with an icy expression.
This person possesses extraordinary inner strength. Could this action by the lord be a test?
She saw Zhai Rongyu pick up a broom, and with a serious expression, sweep her legs, sending fallen leaves flying up and landing all over her body and face.
"Cough cough cough! Cough cough!"
The girl coughed violently, her pink face flushed slightly, looking as soft and harmless as a peach.
Hua Ying was somewhat charmed, then her eyes narrowed dangerously.
This woman is truly unfathomable!
In a short while, he could make her lower her guard!
They belong to the most dangerous type of enemy!
She took a few steps back as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Sister Huaying, why are you standing so far away?" Zhai Rongyu asked in confusion.
Is it because they're afraid of getting covered in fallen leaves?
That's true, what beautiful woman isn't clean?
She poked at the leaves on the ground with the broom with some resentment, wondering if Huai Xu was trying to trick her.
Does this thing really accumulate merit?
Just as he was complaining to himself, Zhai Rongyu suddenly felt a sense of relief in his body!
A force coursed through my limbs and bones.
She closed her eyes and opened her third eye.
It was done effortlessly!
Her mental strength has truly recovered!!
Brother Huaixu was absolutely right!
[Sweeping fallen leaves is actually quite useful!]
Although it only recovered 20%, it's already very useful!
Zhai Rong happily jumped up and down a couple of times, then laughed heartily.
Then he picked up a broom and started sweeping diligently!
Hua Ying watched as the girl whirled around like a whirlwind, leaving the backyard spotless in the blink of an eye, and her lips twitched.
What did she say!
This woman is definitely not simple!
She stared at Zhai Rongyu with a thrilled expression, only to see her lean closer with a harmless smile, her cherry lips slightly parted as if she had something to say.
"What are you doing... Don't come any closer! I'm warning you..."