Chapter 216: Urging All to Be Virtuous and Accumulate Blessings
“Heaven and Earth have their scales; all deeds, good and bad, are recorded in life’s ledger. To wash away sin, one must rely on virtuous deeds.” Song You patted the calico cat beside him as he continued, “However, since the divine figure did not punish you but instead appeared in a dream to speak of consequences and encourage goodness, then pursuing virtue is all you need.”
“Please, sir, guide us.”
“The first matter is this young Miss Cao. You all know she cannot continue to live here, so the promises you made to her should be fulfilled without any reductions or conditions.”
“Of course!”
“We harbor no ill will any longer!”
“We now see our wrongdoing and will not add error upon error! Rest assured, sir, and Miss Cao too, that every promise will be fully honored!”
“That would be best,” Song You nodded, pausing briefly before continuing. “As the Buddhists say, ‘Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda.’ As I’ve traveled, I’ve noticed the people in this area suffer in poverty; even here in Ding Family Village, some go without enough food...”
At this, Song You paused.
“There are many people, but little land. And last year’s weather was poor, so the harvest was meager. It’s not just here; many places struggle for food,” a middle-aged man spoke up. “It’s not because we are stingy.”