Do you understand?
Seeing the dark circles under Qi Zhubu's eyes, Qi Yuchen instantly suppressed his impulse. He was also a scion of a prominent family, the teachings of which were ingrained in his bones. After a moment's thought, he understood the other party's good intentions. However, to do nothing and simply stay there quietly felt like betraying his conscience. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was torn between his conscience and his own.
"Do you think this is just standing by and doing nothing?" Seeing his expression soften, Qi Zhubu continued, "Sometimes inaction is action, you should understand that. However, I did a divination for him yesterday."
Feeling a sudden stirring in his heart, Qi Yuchen's face showed a hint of surprise. He had heard from his elder brother that Qi Zhubu was quite talented in divination, and his ancestors had served in the Imperial Observatory, making him a true direct descendant. Although he had now entered officialdom, it did not diminish the public's admiration for the Qi family.
"Brother, how is that person doing now?"
"A close call, but no real danger," Qi Zhubo said calmly. According to the divination, what seemed like a dead end had unexpectedly revealed a mysterious figure, a sign of a noble person's assistance. However, what puzzled him most was the identity of this noble person, the legitimate son of the Liang King. Did this person possess the appearance of a hidden dragon? But these things were things he could never reveal to outsiders.
The Qi family's fortunes have declined, and their power has gradually diminished. This is also related to the patriarch's deliberate resignation. After all, years ago, the old patriarch divined that great prosperity would be followed by great chaos. Under such circumstances, Qi Zhubu was sent by the family to He County as a minor official. Otherwise, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; given the Qi family's influence, arranging a county magistrate position for him would have been a piece of cake.
However, Qi Zhubu was different from his father, brothers, and ancestors. He was outwardly kind but inwardly strong. He did not advocate only defense and not offense. He had lofty ambitions and ideals, the ambition to protect his country, and the grand plan to become famous among the feudal lords. Therefore, he wanted to proceed step by step steadily and without making any mistakes.
Regardless, when Qi Yuchen heard the words "a close call," his expression visibly softened. He trusted Qi Zhubu from the bottom of his heart. He stood up, cupped his hands, and solemnly assured him, "Brother, rest assured, I will certainly be careful with my words and actions."
Recently, Magistrate Qi had gained a deeper understanding of this legendary playboy. Although he was unconventional, he was also naturally straightforward; he simply lacked experience and the harsh realities of life. Seeing his demeanor, Magistrate Qi assumed he had grasped the key point and nodded in agreement.
“Ah Chen, whatever you do, you must remember that we represent a family, not just you and me as individuals! If there is even the slightest mistake, it will bring disaster to the entire family.”
"I've already had someone investigate the matter of the Prince of Liang's eldest son, so you don't need to worry. Right now, the most important thing is to protect the security of our county. I suspect the bandits who attacked the Prince of Liang's eldest son are very likely the same group that was mentioned in Shili Gully earlier."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuchen understood. They initially thought the bandits were after the villagers' harvest, but they hadn't expected this other plan. This explained why the bandits were stationed on the mountain dozens of miles away but hadn't attacked the village.
They were ordered to kill Xiao Chang'an!
Damn it! If he had known this would happen, he should have kept a close watch on those bandits day and night! However, it's best if these people don't fall into his hands, otherwise, he'll make them taste the bitterness of wishing for death!
Qi Yuchen nodded in agreement, indicating that he would definitely pay close attention to the bandits' movements.
His fists were clenched tightly together beneath his wide sleeves, but his expression remained calm.
The scientific expedition has been postponed due to the unusual phenomenon of a solar eclipse; the specific date will be announced later.
In He Yingyuan's memory, the imperial examination continued until the spring of the following year, so he relaxed during this time. In addition to continuing to teach at the school, he spent the rest of his time connecting with Xiao Chang'an.
They simply chatted about everything under the sun, and during their conversation, the two, who had different purposes, gradually developed a feeling of having known each other for a long time.
In his previous life, Xiao Chang'an died young, and He Yingyuan's impression of him only existed in rumors. He only knew that Xiao Chang'an was a virtuous and talented successor, and that his death was a great loss to Yongzhou! He never expected to find out that this person was also a man of great vision, gentle on the outside but firm on the inside, and decisive in killing. If he had sat on that supreme position, he would probably have been better than that person!
Xiao Chang'an was very determined. He Yingyuan was the biggest gain of his trip, and he would bring him back to Yongzhou no matter what.
Seeing the two of them inseparable every day, Qin San Niang was speechless. Then, looking at Yuan Lang playing with slingshots with the children, she smiled sincerely. Look, this is how a young man should be! That old-fashioned way of acting is really exhausting!
Recently, business at both shops has been booming, which puts Qin San Niang at ease, but she also has a nagging worry. Chen's Tavern, which is known for its mischievousness, hasn't made any noise at all? This is not like their usual style. As the saying goes, when things are quiet here, something must be going on!
She decided to make her routine inspection tour of the county town today, visiting the charity hall, the pastry shop, and the tavern – it would take her a whole day.
Da Wa and Lu Song naturally followed her. Lu Song's martial arts skills had improved dramatically, and he had formally become Gu Qingshan's disciple, much to Da Wa's envy. However, he now had more important matters to attend to: learning business from his mother. While he wouldn't abandon his martial arts training, it certainly couldn't be his primary occupation. This task would be left to Lu Song to learn. After all, if Lu Song learned, it would be his own learning; he would be following him around from now on.
If she knew that her eldest son was thinking this way, Qin San Niang would definitely find it strange. She wondered when this child had become so carefree and had even learned to comfort himself.
The children got along well and had a very close relationship, which pleased her, their mother.
Behind the charity hall was a wine bottling workshop, which was bustling with activity when Qin San Niang arrived. The charity hall now had over fifty people, mostly elderly, women, and children. While they couldn't do heavy work, they were more than capable of handling this task.
Although they entered the charity hall, no one wanted to be given charity. Since they could earn a living through their own labor, what could be better than that? Everyone cherished this hard-won opportunity and tried their best to do their job carefully.
Many people have left the charity with their earnings, either by building houses elsewhere or by continuing to search for their families with the money they earned. In short, they have all achieved their ideal lives.
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