Volume 1, Chapter 42: The Prince of Yong's Change in Attitude

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So she followed the ridge bordering the vacant plot, searching as she went. Every so often, she spotted some gray greens.

Time was still a luxury for Han Jinyong, but for “Master Zhang of the Great Saber,” Zhang Yuan, it had become desperately scarce.

When Ouyang Yingqi stepped outside, she saw a figure ahead. From that slender back, she was almost certain it was Nuo Mingyu.

“The last time we went camping, I saw Murong Di buy you a lot of snacks, and you seemed pretty happy about it… So these are all for you.” Nangong Lin毅 put on a cool, indifferent act, but Ouyang Yingqi knew he had bought them especially for her.

Before long, Chen Cheng handed the map he had drawn to Xie Bangui. After asking a few more questions, Xie Bangui ordered Ming Qingxue to escort Chen Cheng and his wife away. He himself went over and crouched beside Chen Cheng’s skeleton. After examining it a few times, he finally reached out and lifted the hat from Chen Cheng’s head.

Unexpectedly, the car stopped at the mountaintop, a place Yu Ziqian had never visited before. The mountain air was wonderfully fresh, and the moment she got out of the car, Yu Ziqian felt much more awake.

Dongfang Ding did not even need to attack with a weapon. With a mere wave of his hand, the monsters dared not approach. It seemed there was something invisible in his grasp. He only had to casually swing his arm, and before the monsters could draw near, some unseen force appeared to restrain them, making them wary.

“If we agree to go to Snake King Manor and subdue those giant serpents, how could that possibly be easy? If we offend them and they come charging at Snake King Manor, the entire Bai family will be wiped out!” At the thought, the old Daoist Changsun felt a chill run down his back.

Yet how could they know that Dabao’s spiritual world was an otherworldly kingdom filled with storms, lightning, raging floods, and tidal waves? How could he not wish to live like any ordinary person—to lead a happy, peaceful life, attend university, find a job, marry and have children, enjoy life, and share in the happiness of family?

“All right, we have to go now. You absolutely must take good care of your injuries,” Ouyang Yingqi urged him again and again.

Everyone was divided over attacking Azure Dragon Mountain, and Song Dashan had little confidence in Liu Zhang’s ability to command.

At that moment, hearing Li Moxuan’s words, Kongming lowered his head and pondered. He trusted Li Moxuan’s methods, but because of the other man’s age, he worried that the work might not be thorough enough.

They were preparing for next year’s Hexi campaign, which concerned the strategic plan for opening a route through the Western Regions in the future.

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He had no intention of continuing the conversation with Matsumoto Susumu. He returned directly to the High Special Section and reported the matter to the Plum Agency and the Expeditionary Army Headquarters, explaining its seriousness in no uncertain terms. He also requested that his superiors immediately—at once—evaluate that damned fake military plan.

Madam Shen thought Gu Yan had grown considerably taller than last year and looked more upright. In both his speech and his conduct, he seemed quite impressive.

This showed just how extraordinary Liu Zhang’s military talent was; his abilities had already surpassed those of most generals.

Not wanting to disappoint Shen Nanyan, he did not tell her in advance. Instead, he investigated what had happened last time.

Those imperial consorts of illustrious birth could raise their children at their sides, treating it as a symbol of their favor, authority, and status.

But things were different now. He was a cripple, so hearing the girl say this made him very happy. At least he no longer had to worry that she disliked him.

The conversation between the two generations of the Wen family did not last long. After Yang Qian had toured the entirety of Yizhang Peak, she waited at the entrance to the peach grove for Princess Jingyang. Before long, Wen Ziqing came over to greet her. For the whole morning afterward, the two of them were ordered about by the Imperial Tutor, sent to do one task after another. By the time they came to themselves, it was already afternoon.

An Yirou calmly worked through each question. She discovered that she had done quite a few similar problems before and still had some recollection of them. On top of that, Chen Xuan had tutored her in some of the material the previous evening, so she found the examination surprisingly easy. Secretly, she was thrilled.

“This… Then I’ll trouble you.” If she returned to the marquis’s residence at this hour, dinner would already be over. After thinking it over, Yan Su decided to eat at Nalan Xuan’s home.

The peace of the original world had always been so fragile, founded upon the nuclear deterrence created by the fact that everyone possessed the power to destroy one another.

The two men had reached much the same conclusion. Since their investigation had turned up nothing, one would be responsible for protecting the new madam’s safety, while the other would continue keeping watch over Madam Xiao and Madam Ji.

“I applied for a great many jobs, but no one hired me. Perhaps no one likes someone who is not good at speaking, dislikes socializing, and has not shown enough ability.”

To thank Tan Ran, Doctor Wang, and Uncle Kang, Mu Zhen spent the next several days preparing all sorts of delicious dishes for them.

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Several enormous yellow birds skimmed across the surface of the sea. From time to time, their massive talons snatched a large fish from the water. They would then fly back and drop it onto the deck, drawing a wave of cheers from the officers and soldiers aboard the ship.

Ling Zihuan’s eyes were bloodshot, and he looked like a bloodthirsty beast trying to seize its prey, yet he was helplessly trapped inside a cage laced with electricity. He bit, shrieked, and struggled, but could never break through his restraints.

For all that this was the capital’s most central residential district, the lack of management meant that the area beneath the buildings was just as chaotic and disorderly.

Reporting Master Qian had felt good for a moment, but in the end he had dragged himself into trouble. The Fatty and the Thin Man saw it all and grew somewhat fearful of Du Feiyu.

Song Xinyi thought so too. The man was unbelievably stupid; he would not even realize he had been sold by someone else. Still, it was none of her concern. Even if she did not want to hear about the other matters, news of them would spread throughout the Song family once she returned home.

Su Yichen was rather pleased by what Lin Feng had said. After all, Lin Feng was the younger brother of his own disciple, Lin Moxue, and besides, his entrance just now had indeed been somewhat excessive.

Still, no matter how many different kinds of people she had encountered, she had never seen anyone use threats in the peculiar manner Old Du did.

She spoke as she frowned slightly in puzzlement. An Shu had not gone out much in several years, while An Mei, because of her status as a concubine’s daughter, seldom appeared with her. These days, the young ladies of the various households merely addressed her as “Miss An.” Anyone who knew she was the ninth daughter must have some connection with her.

After all, the girl had grown up in the An household. Unlike Lady Li, she had not been shaped by constant exposure to the ways of the inner chambers. The child had always been unusually perceptive and mature for her age. In the past, Madam Shen had actually thought that a bad thing; now, however, she was not so sure.

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