Chapter 47 Fusu begs the gentleman to come out and help!

The next day, the sky was clear and the wind was gentle.

Fusu ordered people to prepare a sumptuous banquet in his mansion early in the morning in anticipation of Ye Chi's arrival.

Just after the hour of Chen, Ye Chi came in, dressed in a green shirt, with an air of purity and refinement.

Upon hearing the news, Fusu hurried out and personally came to the door to greet him. He bowed and smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, you can take the time to come here. Fusu is very grateful."

The two of them entered the mansion hand in hand and sat down in the hall as host and guest.

The banquet then began, with a dazzling array of delicacies, fine wines, and a fragrant aroma!

Fusu repeatedly raised his glass to urge others to drink, and Ye Chi also responded with a smile, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

After several rounds of drinking, Fusu put down his glass and said seriously, "Mr. Ye is a man of high talent and virtue. Fusu has admired him for a long time. I have invited you to a banquet today because I have something important to discuss with you."

Ye Chi was slightly stunned when he heard this, then he bowed and said, "Your Highness, please speak."

Fusu said: "Sir, your talent is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Fusu would like to ask you to come out of seclusion to help me. On the one hand, you can serve as a junior teacher and assist Fusu in handling important affairs of state!"

"Secondly, I would like to ask you to take on the position of Minister of Fengchang Temple and be in charge of the ceremonial affairs of the ancestral temple. What do you think?"

After hearing this, Ye Chi couldn't help but be slightly moved.

He knew very well that both the Junior Tutor and the Minister of Fengchang Temple were extraordinary positions. The former assisted the prince in handling state affairs, while the latter was in charge of the national ancestral temple sacrificial ceremonies. As one of the Nine Ministers, both were high-ranking and powerful positions.

Fusu's move undoubtedly showed that he regarded him as a trusted and important minister and entrusted him with important tasks!
Ye Chi was deeply moved, but he did not answer immediately. Instead, he said after a moment of silence, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I am very grateful."

"However, these two positions are related to the safety of the Qin Empire and its fate. The responsibility is heavy and not trivial. I am not talented enough to take on this important task."

Upon hearing this, Fusu said anxiously: "Sir, why do you need to be so modest? Your talent and character are admired by the world! If you can assist us and work together for the great cause, it will be a blessing for the Qin Dynasty and a blessing for the people!!"

Ye Chi shook his head and said, "My lord, you are too kind. Although I have some talent, I still know myself. Besides, the affairs of the court are complicated and intricate, and it is beyond the power of one person to handle them."

Fusu was not discouraged when he heard this, but said more earnestly: "What you are worried about is that the forces in the court are intertwined and difficult to deal with."

"But now, Chunyu Yue and others are dead, and the villains in the court have been eliminated. It is the time to use people!"

"Fusu is willing to invite you with sincerity, and the position is vacant. Please come out and help me!!"

After that, Fusu stood up and left the table, bowed deeply and said: "Fusu begs you to come out and help me!!!"

His words were earnest and his expression was firm, showing his sincerity.

Ye Chi was deeply moved when he saw this.

He knew very well that Fusu was a gentleman of both talent and virtue, and that if he had his assistance, he would be able to accomplish great things.

However, he also knew that the affairs of the court were of great importance and that if he was not careful he would fall into an irretrievable situation.

That's why he had been hesitant and didn't dare to agree easily.

However, seeing Fusu's persistent invitation and full of sincerity, Ye Chi couldn't help but feel a sense of heroism in his heart.

After thinking for a moment, he finally nodded and said, "Since Your Highness is so persistent and sincere in inviting me, it would be unkind of me to refuse again."

"Well! Ye Chi is willing to work for you and work together for your great cause!"

Fusu was overjoyed when he heard this!

He tightly grasped Ye Chi's hand and said excitedly: "With your help, Fusu is even more powerful! He will surely achieve great things in the future!!"

His joy was beyond words and he couldn't help himself!!
Afterwards, Fusu ordered his men to prepare horses and personally took Ye Chi to Fengchang Temple to take up his post.

Along the way, Fusu was in high spirits, chatting and laughing with Ye Chi! ...

Afterwards, the news had already reached Fengchang Temple, and the doctors were upset when they learned that a new temple chief would be coming to take over.

After experiencing the Chunyu Yue Rebellion, they had been living a stable life in the court, each guarding their own piece of land, studying academic subjects, and inheriting culture. However, this sudden change disrupted their peaceful life.

When the confirmed news came that the new temple chief was Ye Chishi, Fengchang Temple was in an uproar.

Many people had expressions of fear on their faces and felt uneasy, as if a disaster was about to happen.

They could never have imagined that Ye Chi, who was once despised and excluded by them, would actually turn the tables and gain power, and even rely on the eldest prince Fusu!
"This...what should we do?" A doctor said in a trembling voice, "We were disrespectful to Ye Chi in the past, and now that he has returned with power, how can we let it go?!"

"Yes, yes! What should we do?" Everyone echoed, with fear and anxiety written all over their faces.

They seemed to have seen Ye Chi's cold gaze and sharp sword, approaching them step by step! !
"Humph! Why are you afraid of him?" At this moment, an elderly doctor suddenly stood up. Although there was a bit of fear on his face, his tone was very firm, "Although we were disrespectful to Ye Chi before, it was because of academic disputes, not personal grudges."

"Now that Chunyu Gong and others have been imprisoned, we are all in Fengchang Temple, working diligently and conscientiously every day, and we have done nothing wrong. What should we be afraid of?!"

These words seemed to give everyone a shot of confidence, allowing them to calm down a little.

However, the fear deep in their hearts is still hard to dispel, and they don’t know what fate awaits them!
In this way, he waited anxiously for the arrival of the new temple minister Ye Chi.

The atmosphere in Fengchang Temple gradually became extremely solemn and depressing.

The doctors either bowed their heads in deep thought, or whispered to each other, or prayed secretly...

However, no matter how they try to hide their inner fear and anxiety, the invisible pressure always lingers in their hearts, making them unable to let go.

At that time, Ye Chi and Fusu stepped into Fengchang Temple side by side, with great dignity and extraordinary momentum.

The melodious bell sounds and the curling smoke of incense in the temple make it even more solemn and dignified.

When the doctors heard the news, they came to greet him, but they were extremely nervous. They all stood in front of Ye Chi with different and complicated expressions.

Ye Chi glanced at the crowd, and couldn't help but feel a sense of regret that things and people have changed.

In the past, he worked silently here and devoted himself to academic research, but was often ostracized and ridiculed.

Now that he has returned to his hometown, he has already held a high position and great power...

In just a few days, everything has changed. The changes are so great that it is really sad.

However, Ye Chi did not show any pride or arrogance. His face was as calm as water without any ripples.

Seeing Ye Chi so calm and composed, the doctors became even more worried.

They knew very well that Ye Chi now had Fusu's help, and his power was at its peak.

I just don’t know... how Ye Chi will treat those who have disrespected him in the past. My heart is filled with fear and anxiety.

Ye Chi seemed to see through everyone's thoughts. He smiled and said, "My colleagues, don't worry. I, Ye Chi, am not a petty person."

"The past is a thing of the past. I will just let it go and forget the past."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the doctors felt relieved and breathed a long sigh of relief. They bowed to Ye Chi and thanked him sincerely.

"Lord Ye has let bygones be bygones and is magnanimous. He is truly a true gentleman!"

"From now on, we will definitely assist Master Ye with all our strength and be willing to serve you at your service!"

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(End of this chapter)