9: How to relieve worries after offering sacrifices to ancestors? Only Du Kang

After Chen Zhou couldn't resist showing off his son to his colleagues, Qin Chuan was once again the only one left in the room.

He repeatedly pondered the new information he had received in his heart.

Moreover, it seemed that along with his understanding, the panel on his Reincarnation Simulator also changed.

【Name: Chen Chuan (Qin Chuan's Reincarnation).】

【Origin: Unnamed World 1 - Great Zhou, Chen Family of Ying Province.】(Can be named)

【Strength: 4.】

【Constitution: 6.】

【Agility: 5.】

【Spirit: 10.】(This attribute is equivalent to your main body)

【Haoran Righteousness: Level 1.】

【Reputation: Novice (+)】

【Natural Lifespan: 16/73.】

【Special Items: saint's admonition (early edition), Bamboo Forest Map, Qingfeng Sword, Qingming poem (original manuscript).】

【Life Goal: Sage Teacher! (Long-term unique)】

【Sage Teacher: One who governs the world, a sage among sages, revered by all people!】

(Phase One Goal Unlocked: Haoran Righteousness Level: 2; Reputation Level: Emerging.)

An additional Haoran Righteousness and Reputation level appeared.

What surprised Qin Chuan the most was that the first phase goal for Sage Teacher actually provided the conditions for achievement!

This was absolutely a great thing!

It prevented him from guessing blindly and relying on luck like a headless fly.

—Although his guesses didn't seem to be wrong.

The plus sign next to the Reputation level column should indicate that his current fame is spreading.

He just didn't know if he could reach the next level once the influence had fully spread.

This level was easy to achieve.

The only thing that Qin Chuan found somewhat difficult was probably the level of Haoran Righteousness.

Based on knowledge and cultivation, literary qi?

It seemed he needed to diligently study the literary knowledge of this world.

The next day, as dawn broke, the entire Ying Province City was already awake.

Qin Chuan also woke up early, and under Qing Mo's urging, he got dressed and prepared to go to the clan grounds.

Qing Mo, bustling about, helped Qin Chuan get ready while reminding him not to forget certain things.

Qin Chuan asked curiously, "Qing Mo, aren't you coming along? I saw other clan members also bringing attendants."

Seeing Qin Chuan ask about this, Qing Mo stammered for a long time, finally just saying, "I, I can't go... Ah, no, Qing Mo has something important to do."

"Alright, I understand."

Although Qin Chuan didn't think she looked very busy, he didn't press her.

In these times, who didn't have some unspeakable secret?

After getting ready, Qin Chuan left with the clan members.

There was nothing much to say along the way, but upon arriving at the ancestral hall, the standing positions were quite significant.

Ancestor worship involved several generations, and usually, those of the same generation gathered together.

However, the Chen Family of Ying Province was a large and prosperous family, so even the same generation had quite a few members.

This led to a distinction in precedence.

In previous years, Qin Chuan would have been a small, unnoticed figure in the crowd, simply blending in with the main group.

But this time was different; he was directly pulled to the forefront, into the first echelon!

This...

Looking at the people beside him, who were either jinshi from various years or officials who had taken time off to return for ancestor worship, Qin Chuan felt immense pressure...

Fortunately, this group of peers, whose ages spanned a wide range, bore no ill will towards Qin Chuan.

Some even praised him: "Wen Yuan cousin, the poem 'Qing Ming' is indeed excellent. If you have any more masterpieces, remember to let your elder brother admire them."

"Next time, definitely!"

Qin Chuan exchanged pleasantries with them.

Listening to the conversations about national politics and governance experience around him, he felt completely out of place.

However, along the way, he did gain a lot of insight and a clearer understanding of the Great Zhou.

It sounds like a long time, but the time until they reached the ancestor worship site was not long.

After that, it was the younger generation's turn.

Setting up the venue, clearing weeds, adding new soil...

After a series of procedures, almost all the Chen Family of Ying Province members had arrived.

At the appointed time for ancestor worship, not a moment was wasted. A plump old man stepped forward first and began to recite the eulogy.

"In the spring of the Yichou year, I and my clansmen traveled to Jing Province Shanping, carrying tens of millions of yin money, preparing countless incense, candles, and paper offerings, with white wine on the knife's edge, kneeling to worship the Chen Family of Ying Province ancestors: Alas! How great is the Chen surname, with a long and flowing history, renowned for wealth and prominence, kings, marquises, generals, and prime ministers, descendants of Emperor Shun, the illustrious clan of Ying Province..."

After the eulogy, each generation offered incense.

Of course, it wasn't everyone, but rather the 'outstanding representatives' of each generation.

Qin Chuan and the younger generation were naturally among this group.

When it was his turn, someone specifically reminded him to bring the original manuscript of "Qing Ming."

Qin Chuan had naturally brought this item; he had wondered that morning why he needed to bring it, but now he knew where it would be used.

Before his ancestors, Qin Chuan didn't complain, only wondering in his heart what purpose it served.

Until it was time to offer incense...

【Your ancestors greatly appreciate your achievements. (Hidden Literary Dao Fortune +3)】

It added hidden attributes? There's such a benefit?

Suddenly, Qin Chuan remembered that he seemed to have received this reward when he had previously browsed his brief life history.

He could only exclaim that in this world with transcendent powers, anything truly was possible...

Ancestors' blessings were absolutely not empty words of self-comfort!

After the grand ancestor worship ceremony, Qin Chuan returned home again.

This time, he truly stayed indoors, not venturing out.

But there's a saying: 'Even if the brother isn't in the jianghu, his legends always circulate in the jianghu.'

Within a few days, the events at the Purple Bamboo Garden poetry gathering had spread completely.

Coupled with the principle of 'three people make a tiger,' the story became increasingly exaggerated.

Thus, Qin Chuan was also labeled with 'Wenqu Star' and 'Promising Future.'

Among these, he thought the most unpleasant was the nickname 'Chen Qing Ming.'

My goodness! Qing Ming!!!

Friend, you can't call me that!

What kind of festival is Qing Ming?

Unfortunately, his opinion could not yet control the spread of public opinion, so he could only let it be.

However, upon seeing the 'Reputation' column on his personal panel reach 'Emerging,' he could only describe it as bittersweet.

Of course, during these few days, Qin Chuan hadn't been idle.

Studying was one aspect, and another was putting some thought into other areas.

For example: a wine shop named 'Xinghua Village' was officially opened.

Although it wasn't selling wine yet, it had already gained a reputation.

Those who had heard the poem Qingming even came to order wine before the opening.

For Qin Chuan, this was equivalent to solving two problems with one poem.

Joy!

But Qin Chuan was not satisfied with just that.

Even with the name 'Xinghua Village,' it was only temporary popularity.

To truly make it run, it lacked a core competitiveness.

After a slight turn of his mind, Qin Chuan thought of a method.

That night!

The entire Chen Family of Ying Province ancestral land, and even half of Ying Province City, were filled with a rich aroma of wine!

Someone seemed to be singing loudly, their heroic song echoing over the entire Ying Province City—

Singing to wine, how short is life!

Like the morning dew, the past days are full of hardship.

Generously and passionately, sorrowful thoughts are hard to forget.

How can sorrow be dispelled? Only with Du Kang.