Chapter 1749 - 634: The Female Lead Who Was Reversed (Part 23)

Chapter 1749: Chapter 634: The Female Lead Who Was Reversed (Part 23)

Good master?

Bah!

This old swindler just knows a bit of magic.

If it were normal times, He Yingying, as a writer, wouldn’t even bother with such an itinerant swindler.

But now, He Yingying needs this man’s identity and has to deal with him.

She can’t even show a hint of disgust; instead, she earnestly plays the role of his "advisor."

"Oh? What do you mean by that?"

Qingfeng is definitely asking a question he already knows the answer to.

He knows very well what He Yingying meant by "already succeeded halfway."

What else could it mean?

Obviously, it means he’s awakened Prince Liang, although Prince Liang still can’t speak or move.

However, the fact that he can open his eyes is already much better than before.

And as for Master Hui Tong, he couldn’t even achieve this much.

So, just from this perspective, True Master Qingfeng has already beaten Master Hui Tong.

However, Master Hui Tong has been "famous" for many years and is quite respected in the Capital Region.

From the imperial relatives to the common people, everyone respects him greatly.

True Master Qingfeng is an outsider Taoist who just arrived and lacks illustrious achievements, so it’s quite challenging to overthrow Master Hui Tong in one go.

Even though Qingfeng awakened Prince Liang, causing some sensation among the people.

When it comes to who the crowd considers the most trustworthy "enlightened master," the first one that comes to mind is still Master Hui Tong.

"True Master, you have awakened Prince Liang, already outshining Master Hui Tong!"

"It’s just that the people are ignorant and still don’t know your prowess!"

"But rest assured. I have arranged for people to ’truthfully’ spread the news about you curing Prince Liang in every major teahouse and tavern in the Capital City!"

To become an "enlightened master," besides having real skills, some hype is necessary.

Master Hui Tong’s fame has accumulated over many years, but for Qingfeng, an outsider, to become famous, the promotion must be more aggressive.

He Yingying is familiar with modern promotion tactics and often applies them in the world of the book.

The power of public opinion is always formidable.

Previously, she was able to slander the original female lead as a demon thanks to the influence of public opinion!

He Yingying’s usual tactics made Qingfeng’s eyes light up.

However, to maintain his image as an enlightened master, he feigned modesty, stroked a few strands of his long beard, and nodded, saying: "You’ve done well!"

He Yingying gave a shy smile, "It’s just that you, True Master, have real skills. Otherwise, no one would believe me, no matter how eloquently I speak."

She gave Qingfeng a small compliment and then shifted to the main topic: "But to surpass Hui Tong and become the dynasty’s top master, this alone is not enough!"

Qingfeng, of course, knows this, "Lord Yong’en also mentioned, he recommended me to ask for rain on behalf of His Majesty!"

In recent months, the Capital Region has had no rain.

The fields are cracking, and the crops are on the verge of drying out.

If it doesn’t rain soon, there will be total crop failure, and the farmers won’t survive.

Once a wave of migration to escape the famine starts, the Capital City will be thrown into chaos.

Therefore, the impending drought is the most critical matter in the imperial court at the moment.

The situation is urgent, and even the Confucian officials, who usually "respect ghosts and gods from a distance," have started suggesting rain rituals.

The Emperor, as the Son of Heaven, supposedly carries the mandate of heaven, so the rain ritual should be more effective if performed by him.

However, the Emperor, as the supreme ruler, fears that if the ritual fails, people will secretly slander him, claiming his incompetence led to the drought.

The Emperor himself is an adopted heir and cannot be considered a legitimate successor.

If anyone attacks him, and the vassal kings take the opportunity to stir up trouble, the entire Dynasty could fall into chaos.

The Emperor is very cautious and doesn’t dare to easily attempt the rain ritual himself.

But not asking for rain and letting the drought continue isn’t a solution either.

The officials and the people can’t help but grumble, thinking the Emperor doesn’t care for them, isn’t sympathetic to their plight, and doesn’t even want to ask for rain!

The Emperor is in a dilemma when Lord Yong’en comes to visit.

"Taoist Qingfeng from Qingfeng Temple?"

After hearing the report from his brother-in-law, the Emperor couldn’t help but ponder.

"Yes! This is the master who awakened His Highness Prince Liang!"

Lord Yong’en used Prince Liang as an example.

"Second, oh no, Sanlang awakened?"

Recently, the Emperor has been busy with recognizing the legitimate second son who was lost among the common folk and worrying about the drought, so he momentarily neglected Prince Liang.

"To report to Your Majesty, His Highness was indeed awakened by True Master Qingfeng!"

Lord Yong’en omitted the fact that Prince Liang can only open his eyes and remains a living dead who can’t speak or move, only emphasizing Qingfeng’s achievements.