Chapter 375: Court Record


    Trantor: Henyee Trantions Editor: Henyee Trantions


    Qin Zhenzhen couldn’t help but chuckle. She had momentarily forgotten that this world was purely virtual, devoid of any ties to certain historical references, which exined why Su Bin was puzzled by her remark. Nevertheless, even without direct allusions, Su Bin’s sharp intellect undoubtedly grasped the intended meaning behind her words.


    With a nod, Qin Zhenzhen affirmed, “You’re right.”


    As she spoke, she gently pushed Su Bin away, saying, “Allow me to share the story behind that phrase.”


    Su Bin, evidently intrigued, momentarily forgot his amorous intentions as he urged, “Please, go on.”


    Qin Zhenzhen proceeded to narrate the tale in great detail. Su Bin eximed, “Wife, your knowledge is truly extensive!”


    “I assume you’ve read countless books. May I inquire about the source of this story?”


    Qin Zhenzhen had plotted to gradually unveil her secret to Su Bin. Observing his genuine curiosity, she responded earnestly, “It’s from the ‘Court Records’ by


    Fan from Song.”


    Su Bin’s surprise deepened. “From Song? The Song Dynasty?” Qin Zhenzhen nodded, reassuring him, “You could interpret it that way.” ‘”Court Records’? Fan Gongzhi? Why haven’t I heard of this?”


    “It’s not umon that you haven’te across it,” Qin Zhenzhen began to fabricate a tale. “Let me share a secret with you. I often experience vivid dreams. The scenes in my dreams are remarkably clear, as if I’m an active participant within them.”


    “It’s a book I read in my dream.”


    “I remember the full passage went like this,” Qin Zhenzhen began, her memory impable. She proceeded to recite the ancient text without a single omission:


    “Sun Shan, hailing from Wu, was a peculiar schr. When he visited other prefectures, the locals were so captivated by his wisdom that they willingly apanied him. However, their expectations waned, and as Sun Shan found himself at the bottom of the rankings, the vigers decided to return home prematurely. Upon their return, they queried their son about his gains and losses. Sun Shan responded, ‘Sun Shan’s reputation may be lost here, but true wisdom extends beyond my own self.’


    Su Bin’s jaw nearly dropped in astonishment.


    “Wife, can you truly recite the entire court record?” “Are there numerous such stories within the court records?” “Do all these allusions conceal their unique tales?”


    He was right. His wife was undoubtedly harboring secrets.


    Furthermore, she was evidently prepared to divulge them to him.


    Could this be her way of progressively bridging the gap between them, step by step? Their physical closeness mirrored their emotional connection.


    Ultimately, they converged as one entity.


    Su Bin was ted, eagerly anticipating his wife’s revtion of further secrets.


    If she could trulymit the entire court record to memory, he hungered to learn its contents.


    Qin Zhenzhen shook her head, smiling warmly. “I don’t possess a photographic memory; how could I memorize an entire book?”


    “However, I can divulge that the ‘Court Records’ essentially chronicles the history of the Fan family. It epasses the ancestral deeds of the Fan family, spanning governance, familial teachings, and various aspects. It delves into the intricate political affairs of the imperial court, including reforms, the bureaucratic system, and more.”


    “It also epasses notable schrs, renowned literary works, verses, and misceneous affairs. Aside from revered masterpieces, it contains an array of poems, proverbs, and anecdotes.”


    “Moreover, there are some renowned aphorisms,” Qin Zhenzhen continued.


    “There are two particr sayings that remain etched in my memory: ‘Punish yourself with the heart of a person, and forgive others with the heart of a person.”‘


    Su Bin silently repeated these words to himself, “Punish yourself with the heart of a person, and forgive others with the heart of a person.”


    He couldn’t help but feel skeptical about this approach.


    “Wife, if we were to abide by these two maxims, wouldn’t we be saints?”


    Qin Zhenzhen struggled to suppress herughter. Su Bin, she realized, was undeniably a formidable rascal. Mere avoidance of wrongdoing already represented a significant leap for him. The prospect of bing a saint was quite out of the question..