Chapter 1030: A Visitor from the Heavenly Court
"Oh? So His Majesty asked Brother Zhang to come and persuade me?"
Hearing this, Wei Zheng understood Zhang Qi's purpose and could not help laughing.
"More or less."
Zhang Qi leaned back helplessly. "Brother Wei, we've known each other for years.
You understand His Majesty's thoughts best. He cares deeply about his pride, especially when someone comes begging him in a dream.
That old dragon wept like a pear blossom in the rain. If His Majesty doesn't give him an answer, he probably won't sleep peacefully."
"That is true—"
Wei Zheng fell silent for a moment, then said with some difficulty, "Brother Zhang, you may not know this, but that old dragon was tasked with controlling the clouds and rain, yet in a moment of temper, he made it rain a few fractions too much."
"Though it was a small mistake, he still had to be severely punished.
The Heavenly Laws were established for a reason, not for decoration.
If he dared add a few fractions of rain today, would he dare flood several cities tomorrow? Rain falling on Chang'an is a blessing, but rain falling in the valleys becomes a flash flood."
Wei Zheng's voice deepened, his expression grave. "Immortals possess immense power. With a mere gesture, they can move mountains and fill seas.
That is precisely why they need the restraints of the Heavenly Laws—"
"The law may not allow sentiment, but it has its reasons—"
Zhang Qi nodded at that. It was indeed true.
If such power went unchecked, it would certainly be a disaster.
"Huh? Brother Zhang, weren't you here to persuade me on His Majesty's behalf?"
Wei Zheng was instead surprised to see Zhang Qi nodding in agreement.
Zhang Qi shrugged and casually grabbed a white stone