What Kind of Type-Moon Is This!

Chapter 88: Bai Ming Nearly Renamed Bai Jingzi by Consort Yu

Fusu ran very fast, but the brick Bai Ming threw was even faster. The brick grew larger as it flew, pinning Fusu to the ground.

After teasing Fusu a bit, you refined an Iron Bamboo Scroll for him and, while overseeing the repair of the Mount Tai mountain path, taught Fusu how to strike people quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly.

Fusu learned Telekinesis.

Time passed, and the mountain path repairs were nearing completion. Fusu, in order to help you with your family matters, took on all the work.

Although Zhao Gao intended to make things difficult for you, the matters at hand were related to the First Emperor's Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai. Therefore, not only did he refrain from doing anything untoward, but he also personally busied himself with preparations to ensure the smooth progress of the ceremony.

And so, you and Consort Yu simply looked at each other, saying nothing.

Consort Yu studied Bai Ming closely.

She had many questions about herself that she wanted to ask him, but Bai Ming's enigmatic demeanor always made it difficult for her to speak.

In terms of treatment, Bai Ming treated her very well, simply buying her clothes and food. These actions, devoid of any apparent motive, sparked a degree of curiosity in Consort Yu, who generally disliked humans.

She herself was not only gloomy and spoke harshly, but also had a bad temper, yet this human tolerated it all.

What was this human's purpose?

These questions had been swirling in Consort Yu's mind since she first met Bai Ming.

Finally, Consort Yu couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "We're just going to stare at each other like this?"

"I don't know what to talk about with you."

Bai Ming believed that, given the current circumstances, there was nothing to discuss with Consort Yu.

After all, Consort Yu had no prior experience with human society and knew nothing of past events.

Even if he wanted to discuss the legendary "six types of food, six types of drink, six types of dishes, a hundred delicacies, a hundred sauces, and eight kinds of delicacies" that the Zhou Emperor supposedly ate, Consort Yu would only be bewildered and understand nothing.

Bai Ming's words caused Consort Yu to frown; she felt a bit awkward.

If she were her future self, she would surely remark: this awkwardness was as suffocating as a blind date without any icebreakers. However, the current Consort Yu was merely a little fool who had been in human society for just over a year.

Consort Yu's throat moved, and finally, her thin lips parted, "As long as we're not awkwardly staring like this, anything is fine."

"You've been in human society for over a year, how do you feel about this life?"

"Feelings..."

Consort Yu fell into thought. After a moment, she spoke very earnestly, "Except for you not telling me your real name, everything has been pretty good. But I still hate human civilization. If you want me to like human civilization, you should give up on that idea."

Consort Yu's words effectively shut down the conversation. After speaking, she realized the inappropriateness of her remark and unconsciously began to play with her beautiful long hair.

"Then you can call me Xiang Yu, Xiang Ji, or Bai Ming."

"..."

Consort Yu remained silent.

Bai Ming spread his hands, "So, you're unhappy when I don't tell you, and unwilling to call me by name when I do."

Consort Yu said, "They're all fake names."

Bai Ming replied, "I never said the names were fake. I said before that I was active in different eras, and my name changed accordingly."

Consort Yu's demeanor remained cold, "Then I want your very first name."

"Bai Ming."

Consort Yu became even more silent.

The name wasn't as majestic and imposing as she might have imagined. It was hard to believe that such a heroic man would have such a name.

"What is your courtesy name?"

"I don't have one. Is it not okay if I don't have a courtesy name?"

Consort Yu didn't understand Bai Ming's underlying meaning but didn't pay it much mind, assuming it was due to her limited exposure to human society and her lack of understanding of human customs.

However, Consort Yu knew there were four situations for choosing a courtesy name.

First, the courtesy name interprets the given name, meaning they are the same. Second, the courtesy name has a sequential relationship with the given name, meaning the meanings flow together. Third, they are related but not entirely, meaning the meanings are similar. Fourth, the courtesy name is the opposite of the given name or completely unrelated.

In the Qin Dynasty, "Ji" was pronounced with the cut of "Xi," and "Que" was pronounced with the cut of "Qi." Ji was borrowed as Que, hence the courtesy name was Yu.

Thus, Consort Yu said, "You're lying to me. The 'Yu' in your Xiang Yu is clearly the courtesy name for your Xiang Ji."

Bai Ming responded with no reaction, "I'm not lying to you."

Consort Yu remained silent, thinking to herself: this human's expression is so calm, he must not be lying to me. So, Consort Yu said, "Then let it be. Since you don't have a courtesy name, I'll give you one as repayment for giving me a name."

After saying this, Consort Yu left the scene.

Seeing Consort Yu leave, Fusu ran towards Bai Ming in quick strides, "Master, what was that about?"

Bai Ming shook his head. He truly didn't understand the current Consort Yu, so he had no idea what she was thinking.

The Mount Tai mountain path repairs were completed, and Consort Yu had also read many scrolls. Before the First Emperor prepared to lead his civil and military officials to Mount Tai for the Fengshan ceremony, Consort Yu ran towards you.

Consort Yu ran so quickly that she stumbled over a threshold, falling directly into Bai Ming's arms.

However, she still maintained a cold expression, with only a slight blush on her cheeks.

Consort Yu said excitedly, "Ming, meaning bright, from the moon, taking the moon's light, and from jiong, taking the brightness of windows and doors, it means clear and bright. The Guoyu Zhouyu also says that 'ming' means refined and pure. How about your courtesy name being Jing? Your Taoist name—"

In Qin Dynasty's small seal script, the character for Ming was composed of jiong on the left and moon on the right. Bai Ming had indeed taken in the first half of her explanation, but before Consort Yu could finish the second half, Bai Ming covered her mouth.

Bai Ming had a senior disciple named Chi Jingzi, and Consort Yu had clearly intended to give Bai Ming an extraordinary title, calling him Bai Jingzi.

If this Taoist name were to be uttered, it would likely scare away enemies with laughter before it even scared them off.

"What are you doing?"

Consort Yu broke free from Bai Ming's hand and said irritably, "If you don't like it, I prepared a backup. How about the courtesy name Qing?"

"I have no objections."

Bai Ming naturally had no objections, as he had a unique method of sensing Consort Yu's (Akuta Hinako's) pressure.

He didn't want his clean clothes to be covered in blood by Consort Yu, who was already at her limit.

"Then I'll just call you whatever I want."

[After Consort Yu gave you a courtesy name, 'Qing', you set off for Mount Tai with the First Emperor's entourage]

[Of course, the unfortunate Fusu still couldn't accompany you; he was still overseeing the state]

[Along the way, Consort Yu, as an official by your side who didn't need to go out to sea in search of immortality like Xu Fu and the other Confucian scholars and alchemists, attracted considerable attention]

[Consort Yu paid no mind to the gazes of those people, quietly proceeding alongside you, while those civil officials, especially the Confucian scholars led by Chunyu Yue, gnashed their teeth at you]

Chapter 89: The Fengshan Ceremony on Mount Tai / Alas, Consort Yu, I love you

The procession was grand and imposing as they arrived at the foot of Mount Tai.

Chunyu Yue advised, "Since ancient times, emperors who performed the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai have always fasted and bathed, abstained from meat and eaten vegetarian, and changed their clothes. Your Majesty should fast and eat vegetarian for three days, following the rituals."

The First Emperor looked at the winding, newly built mountain path and felt a surge of satisfaction. However, upon hearing Chunyu Yue's words, he felt displeased.

But considering the implications, since he had already accepted the theory of the five virtues of the Qi and Lu regions, he should also adhere to some rules.

Seeing that his advice was effective, Chunyu Yue was about to seize the opportunity to say more when he heard Bai Ming's words:

"This humble Taoist has a question that I hope Doctor Chunyu can enlighten me on."

Chunyu Yue was puzzled, but seeing the person he disliked coming to ask him a question, he was determined to assert himself.

"You may wander the mountains and rivers, but I didn't expect you to be so ignorant. Go ahead and ask."

Bai Ming paid no mind to Chunyu Yue's condescending remarks. "I wonder, what are the three kinds of livestock offered in sacrifices that are like the sea?"

"What difficulty is there in that? The great three livestock are cattle, sheep, and pigs; the lesser three livestock are pigs, fish, and chickens."

"Are they meat?"

"Yes, so what?"

Chunyu Yue instinctively felt something was wrong but couldn't articulate it.

Bai Ming said, "If sacrifices to Heaven still offer meat, then it implies that Heaven itself consumes meat. So, what's wrong if His Majesty the First Emperor eats meat?"

"This—"

Chunyu Yue hesitated. Bai Ming stepped forward, his tone aggressive.

"What 'this'? Let me ask you again, the Zhou Emperor calls himself the Son of Heaven, the son of Heaven. Great Qin has replaced Zhou, so His Majesty the First Emperor is the chosen one of Heaven. Whether to eat or not is a matter for Heaven and His Majesty to communicate. Do you think you can defy the natural laws of heaven and earth, defy this imperial heaven and ancient earth? Or do you think you are the reincarnation of King Zhuangxiang of Qin?"

The First Emperor, who was watching the spectacle, couldn't help but laugh but tacitly approved of Bai Ming's intention to annoy Chunyu Yue—mainly because Bai Ming and Consort Yu were true immortals and would not mess around with the rituals.

Chunyu Yue's expression changed drastically. For a moment, he felt his ancestors leaving him. He immediately took a few steps back to prevent Bai Ming from suddenly attacking him, then angrily said, "You glib-tongued rogue Taoist, stop spewing nonsense. This has been the ritual and rule since ancient times."

"Since ancient times, there were no emperors. Do you want me to confess my sins?"

The First Emperor's words directly caused Chunyu Yue to kneel before him, trembling, "Your subject dare not."

Zhao Gao added at this moment, "You dare not, but you do not wish to."

Chunyu Yue remained prostrate.

Consort Yu followed behind Bai Ming, quietly learning his sharp tongue and ability to twist arguments.

The First Emperor snorted and no longer paid attention to the Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu.

[The First Emperor led his officials to burn incense and bathe for three days, while you and Consort Yu took a portion of the Confucian scholars and alchemists to prepare for the subsequent matters of the Fengshan ceremony]

[The First Emperor began his ascent amidst the crowd. Along the way, everyone lit torches and burned incense and candles, conveying the reverence of the sacrificers to Heaven with the light of the fire and the smoke]

[A vast crowd ascended Mount Tai from the southern path. The First Emperor worshipped Heaven and the gods in the temple at Jade Emperor Peak on Mount Tai, and then personally recited the initial, secondary, and final offerings to inform the ancestors]

[He also built a circular altar on the summit of Mount Tai to repay Heaven's merits and erected stones to extol the First Emperor of Qin's great achievements and virtues, signifying his enfelfeffment]

[Afterward, the First Emperor, under your guidance, held a banquet at the summit of Mount Tai, inviting all living beings and civil and military officials]

During the banquet, Consort Yu couldn't help but mutter, "This kind of thing is just too troublesome."

"This is also unavoidable."

Bai Ming sighed in admiration, while Consort Yu looked displeased. "I should have just stayed in Xianyang City to tinker with your artificial human. The things up there are too dangerous and must be dismantled. How can you ensure peace for the world after making it like that?"

Bai Ming's expression was subtle as he replied, "A wise man always has a plan."

Consort Yu paused for a moment before speaking up indignantly, "I don't understand. Say something I can comprehend."

Bai Ming shook his head and sighed, muttering nonsensically, "Ah, Consort Yu, I love you."

Consort Yu showed no reaction to his words, merely covering her ears with her hair.

She then said, "You should drink less. You're already not thinking straight."

Bai Ming paid her no mind.

He was filled with emotion internally:

What a wonderful girl she is now? What will it take for her to become the irritable, resentful woman who curses at me?

What Bai Ming found subtle was Consort Yu's desire to go and tinker with Kuaiji Zero in his stead. Based on the current developments, the name Bai Ming had randomly blurted out earlier had already become an independent Xiang Yu, rather than a Xiang Yu named by another robot-controlling Xiang Liang.

This meant that when he had insulted Akuta Hinako as a gloomy, reclusive old virgin for two thousand years, he might have very well thrown a boomerang.

He could already imagine Akuta Hinako's smug, mocking words. At worst, he could just pretend he didn't know anything when he returned.

"How could you think this wine could get me drunk?"

Consort Yu stared at Bai Ming for a long time, and after confirming he was indeed completely sober, she ignored him.

Her heart was in turmoil, filled with unease.

After the banquet, everyone prepared to descend the shady slope. The Phoenix Fire you arranged flew overhead. Aware that he had displeased the First Emperor, Chunyu Yue, whose clan and even nine generations of relatives were in danger, spoke up, calling this an auspicious sign, signifying that Great Qin was in harmony with both water and fire, a great achievement and virtue, and a natural progression.

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