Acai's Sky

Chapter 440: Every cause has its effect, every effect has its cause

Princess Yunyue's Mansion

Old General Li was sitting leisurely fishing beside the gurgling stream. The breeze blew gently, not only ruffling his silver beard, but also lifting the corners of his clothes. He looked like a free and easy old immortal.

At this time, Taoist Jiugong walked slowly with his light and steady steps, as if walking in the clouds.

He walked to General Li, found a comfortable position, and sat down quietly.

His eyes fell on the fishing rod in General Li's hand, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He said softly:

"Maritime trade is booming, but pirates are also becoming more and more arrogant. Your son-in-law's revenge will finally be avenged."

General Li's lips curled slightly when he heard this, his tone filled with helplessness and dissatisfaction. "My son-in-law is always being awkward with Yue'er. I don't know what's going on in his mind. He only behaves a little normally when the children are mischievous."

Upon hearing this, Taoist Jiugong couldn't help but stroke his long beard and let out a gentle laugh. "Thinking back to when Prince Xian was found, Yue'er followed him around all day, hoping to have a father. Later, she came to her senses and stopped pestering him, but she didn't expect Prince Xian to chase Yue'er all day long..."

General Li shook his head helplessly and sighed, "What the hell is going on! After so long, he actually fell in love with Bijun and even became Yue'er's father. Prince Xian is such an extraordinary person, who would have thought that he would one day get married?"

Taoist Jiugong spoke slowly and leisurely, as if everything was under control. "This is a blessing bestowed upon him by Heaven. You are truly blessed and have no need to rush. This annihilation of the Japanese will surely lay a solid foundation for avoiding chaos in the future."

General Li raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Hey, what you said is quite mysterious, old Taoist, but you are right, this time we really have to destroy those Japanese pirates!"

Just then, he had just caught a fat crucian carp, and the black cat next to him ran over quickly, meowing at him, and it looked so greedy.

General Li smiled slightly, and deftly took the crucian carp and handed it to Black Cat: "Alright, your nose is sharper than a dog's!"

Taoist Jiugong stared at the black cat in front of him curiously for a while, then sighed: "This cat must be ten years old, right? How come it's still so small, it's barely grown at all!"

General Li waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's not just this cat that hasn't grown up. Look at us old guys, whose hair hasn't turned from white to black?

And that old man Hu is really capable. As long as he is given enough medicinal herbs, he can make a pill with amazing medicinal effects..."

As he spoke, he pulled out an exquisite porcelain bottle from his bosom, gently pulled out the cork, poured out a "solid pill", and swallowed it without hesitation.

Taoist Jiugong narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile, "That's why Yue'er is vigorously developing overseas trade and continuously purchasing all kinds of treasures that Doctor Hu needs from overseas!"

"Every cause has its effect, and every effect has its cause."

Taoist Jiugong slowly stood up, took steady steps, and slowly returned to the original path.

He muttered softly, "Only those who didn't survive the previous life, those who possess both virtue and talent, are qualified to enjoy this magnificent land, change the entire world, and leave enough time and space for future generations so that they no longer suffer humiliation..."

The little Taoist boy listened quietly to Taoist Jiugon's words, with an expression of confusion on his face.

He followed the Taoist priest closely and returned to where they lived in a skipping manner.

"Brother, you're back?" Taoist Yuanfeng, the junior brother of Taoist Jiugon, greeted him with a smile.

Taoist Jiugong nodded gently and bowed his head: "Junior brother, this time you go down the mountain, why not stay a few more days!"

Taoist Yuanfeng picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Brother, it's strange to say, but every time I come back to the mountain, I always feel that meditation here is more insightful than anywhere else. So, I decided to give it another try."

Taoist Jiugong smiled slightly, without specifying the reason. "Well, as long as you have an idea in your mind, you should act according to your own wishes. Never go against the will of Tao. Let nature take its course and follow the true meaning of Taoism..."

……

Prince Sima Xian was sitting on a chair, leisurely drinking tea. He watched Prince Rui and his two sons come to apologize, and he couldn't help feeling helpless.

"Third brother, why bother? The children are still young, so it's inevitable that they will be a little naughty. Just teach them well and make them understand the truth. There is no need to mobilize so many people!"

Prince Rui smiled at his seventh brother. "After all these years, you haven't changed at all. However, you've come up with a lot of new uses for glass, making it increasingly affordable. Now even ordinary people can afford it."

Sima Xian nodded slowly: "Yes, it is a good thing if it can benefit more people."

Prince Rui continued, "You didn't attend this court meeting, so you might not know. Father intends to raise an army to attack the Japanese, so it's time to settle your accounts. You can finally avenge the injustices you've suffered over the years."

Hearing this, Sima Xian's eyes flashed, and he asked softly: "What do you need me to do?"

Prince Rui glanced at Sima Xian and replied meaningfully, "Father hopes you can persuade Yue'er to sell the fine horses from across the border to the court. She should also sell the grain she has."

Sima Xian frowned slightly, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "Yue'er originally planned these things in order to destroy the Japanese. She told me that she had a dream and hoped that I would help her realize it."

"My brother will take all of Yue'er's food, horses, and medicine and send them to the court. As long as we destroy the Japanese and the Nanman along the way, that will be enough..."

Sima Xian's tone was very calm, as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

However, his words made Sima Nan's scalp tingle.

It is already difficult enough to destroy the Japanese, but we have to destroy the Nanman at the same time?

This ambition is bigger than the sky!

Sima Nan muttered to himself, "What a boast! How much money would it take to secure all the supplies? This is truly terrifying! This guy is simply a wealthy Thanos!"

King Rui nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Sima Xian's point of view.

He continued, "I don't think Father will let you pay for everything. After all, you are also his son. Father has never forgotten this debt!"

Prince Rui paused for a moment, then continued slowly, "Don't forget, ten years ago, a remarkable man appeared among us who could foresee the future. Over the years, my father has been diligently working to govern the country, hoping to crush the Nanman and the Japanese!"

Then, he added, "National hatred and family feuds! This isn't just your personal hatred. I don't know exactly what information Father has learned, but from his actions over the years, we can more or less guess..."

Prince Sima Xian took a sip of his fragrant tea and said, "My brothers are not living a happy life. If it weren't for my third brother protecting them, I'm sure the emperor would have demoted them to commoners!"