Chapter 340: Confession

The days in August are no longer that long, and the dawn is later than before. When Fu Cang got up, it was still gray outside.

After washing and changing clothes in an orderly manner, Fu Cang took the rattan he had found overnight and went to his master's courtyard to plead guilty.

"Six Tao" is never left behind. When kneeling in the yard, the body remains in a straight position, and almost all the strength of the body is pressed on the knees.

This posture is very difficult for most people. If they can't hold it for even a cup of tea, they will feel unbearable pain in their knees.

Nan Xi stood in front of the window, looked at the young man in the yard, and sighed softly: "This child is so good, it makes people feel distressed."

Rong Yu said: "It's still early, do you want to sleep a little longer?"

Nan Xi smiled and shook her head: "Who is still staying in bed all day at such an old age? Let the children see the joke."

Rong Yu frowned: "No one dares to laugh at you."

"I'm kidding." Nan Xi touched his face, "Now I can understand why those emperors in ancient times pursued immortality. People are greedy. Once you hold some things in this world, It’s hard to let go. Some people are attached to power, while others are obsessed with feelings. Greed can make people irrational.”

Rong Yu locked his eyes between her eyebrows and said in a low voice, "Are you greedy too?"

"Yes." Nan Xi nodded, "My greed is to live forever with you, continue to enjoy the prosperity and beauty of this world, and never be separated from each other in life after life."

Rong Yu slowly hugged her into his arms: "My heart feels the same."

Fu Cang knelt in the yard for an hour.

An hour later, Rong Yu opened the door and walked out. The eyes that fell on him were indifferent and calm: "What are you carrying?"

Fu Cang lowered his eyes: "There are four seasons of nature, and all things are born on the earth. There are people in the world, and benevolent saints tend them. Therefore, in spring, the Tao is born, and all things flourish; in summer, the Tao grows, and all things are completed; in autumn, the Tao converges, and things are abundant; in winter, the Tao hides, and all things are found. When the Tao is full, everything is found. If you hide, you will rise again. You don’t know where you end, and you don’t know where you start. The sage acts as the agent of heaven and earth. Therefore, when the world is governed, benevolence and sage are hidden; when the world is in chaos, benevolence and sage flourish; the way of the sage is in heaven and earth. Time, its treasures are solid and great; if you look at them regularly, the people will be safe..."

Rong Yu listened quietly, and after he finished reciting it, he said calmly: "King Wen asked the Grand Duke: 'I heard that it is a major matter for the country, and I want to make the Lord and others safe, what should I do?'"

Fucang replied: "Love the people."

"What can I do if I love my people?"

"Benefit without harm, succeed without defeat, live without killing, give without taking away, be happy without suffering, be happy without being angry."

Rong Yu said calmly: "How did you finish your homework last night?"

"It was not completed well." Fucang replied, holding out the cane with both hands, "This disciple has made four mistakes, please ask the master to reprimand him."

Rong Yu said calmly: "Four mistakes?"

"Yes." Fucang pursed his lips, "The disciple failed to meet the four requirements imposed by the master."

"In that case," Rong Yu's eyes fell on his hand, "Is one stick enough?"

Fucang was stunned for a moment, then pursed his lips: "Disciple knows his mistake."

"I can give you a chance to explain."

Fucang thought for a while and said truthfully: "Someone attacked me last night."

"So you took action against him."

"yes."

"So it's not your fault?"

Fu Cang's back stiffened and he subconsciously replied: "No, the disciple is at fault."

It was his fault for not completing the task, and he should not use any excuses to defend himself.

Rong Yu asked: "How long should I let you stay with me?"

"Three years."

"Prepare a ledger by yourself later." Rong Yu said calmly, "The period of study I gave you is thirty-six months. I won't do anything to you unless necessary. But since you made four mistakes last night, , just write down the four-month penalty period in your account book. Every time you make a mistake in the future, add one month. If you make too many mistakes, you don’t have to go back. You can just stay with me to take care of me till the end of your life. "

Fucang clutched the cane tightly, lowered his head and said nothing.

"Not convinced?"

"Disciple dare not." Fucang pursed his lips, "Master, can you change the way of punishment? Disciple will go to the market to buy more canes later. Disciple is stupid. Please teach master a lesson -"

"I need you to teach me how to do things as a teacher?"

"Disciples don't dare."

Rong Yu glanced at him: "Get the account books ready today. I'll check them tonight."

Fucang's face was pale, but he didn't dare to refute anymore, and responded in a low voice.

Three years is already a long enough time, but after adding another four months for no reason, I don't know how many mistakes I will make in the future... Thinking about it, Fu Cang felt that the future was gloomy, and the day when he would meet his master seemed to be far away.

When Rong Yu turned around, his eyes fell on his downcast eyebrows. He was silent for a moment and said calmly: "The first lesson I will teach you today is to forget your identity as a shadow guard and learn to restrain your subconscious reactions unless you really Feel the danger, otherwise you are not allowed to use the Shadow Guard's killing move against anyone."

Fu Cang lowered his head: "Yes."

"If you behave well in the future, you can also deduct some time from the account book." Rong Yu said calmly, "Continue to go back and copy."

Lose some time?

Fu Cang perked up and suddenly felt that there was still hope, "Yes."