After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Su Hua stopped grilling and said gently, "Grilling skewers can be tiring on your hands. If your hands get sore, massage these acupoints more often. When you're tired from grilling, go home. There's a room at home reserved just for you."
After the family split up, Su Erhu's family moved out of the small courtyard, leaving the west room empty, which was temporarily occupied by Azheng.
On the day the roof beam was raised in the new house, she had Ah Zheng choose a room with her. After the meal preparation and roof sealing were completed in the next two days, the family could move into the new house.
Azheng slightly raised her face, her gaze meeting the girl's clear almond-shaped eyes. After a while, a radiant smile slowly appeared on her oval face, and a "good" escaped from her lips.
Just as carefree and unrestrained as when we first met.
Su Hua's brows relaxed, and she got up to go to the flower toilet on the second floor. Tomorrow was the day of the Tangshan City Stone Gambling Conference, and she wanted to verify whether the jade bowl that Qin Yingxian had sent this morning had truly lost its attraction to the space.
After all, a month ago, when she first received the white jade jewelry from Qin Yucheng, the bracelet was already burning hot.
Now, behind the mahogany box, the bluestone bracelet on her wrist showed no reaction whatsoever.
She had only taken a few steps, and before she even got on the escalator, she caught a glimpse of a figure standing under the pear tree in the front yard.
The man was tall and handsome, his exquisitely sculpted face casting a faint shadow under the pear tree. He wore a simple black robe, yet exuded an unparalleled air of elegance that made it impossible to look away.
Su Hua smiled slightly; she had thought he wasn't coming today.
With a quick turn of her toes, she changed her steps from going up the escalator to heading towards the front yard. As she got closer, she noticed that the man's shoulders and hair were dotted with pear blossoms. The pear blossoms, white as moonlight, adorned his black clothes and dark hair, making him appear less cold and more gentle.
"Zichen, have you been waiting for a long time?"
Su Hua stopped, tiptoed slightly, and reached out to remove the pear blossom from his shoulder. "There are so many pear blossoms here. Why don't we go to a restaurant? Mother was just talking about you."
"I saw that Hua'er was busy just now, so I didn't go in to disturb her." Xiao Jinhan turned around, and to make sure she could reach him, he bent down so that his eyes were level with hers. "Besides, as long as it's Hua'er I'm waiting for, it won't feel like a long time."
His voice was deep and hoarse, especially the last sentence, which sounded like it was coated with icing sugar, accompanied by warm breath that sprayed densely on Su Hua's ear, making the tips of her ears turn bright red instantly.
Even the hand that was twirling the pear petals froze for a moment.
Before she could recover, the light and shadows in front of her dimmed further, and the man's refreshing orchid fragrance seemed to envelop her completely. When she looked up, she saw her reflection in his deep pupils.
The boundless blackness, like layers of ocean waves, is an irresistible, tender embrace.
She stood there, stunned, for what seemed like an eternity, when she heard a soft laugh that seemed to break through the waves at the center: "Hua'er seems quite happy today?"
Su Hua snapped out of her daze, turned her head away somewhat awkwardly, and unconsciously curled up her lips. "Of course I'm happy. I made a lot of money today."
As she spoke, she secretly opened her palm and discovered that the pear petals in her palm had already been pinched dry. She couldn't help but curse inwardly, "I don't know what's gotten into this person today, he can't even speak properly!"
"How many is 'many'?" Xiao Jinhan glanced at her with a smile, his eyes filled with doting affection.
Su Hua pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, enough money for a family to live comfortably."
Finally, she added softly to herself: That's enough for you.
"Our Hua'er is truly amazing!" Xiao Jinhan gave her a thumbs up without hesitation, and then, a glint seemed to flash in his eyes as he looked at the girl. "I wonder if Hua'er's family includes me?"
His voice carried a hint of laughter, yet also a barely perceptible expectation.
Su Hua glanced away, not answering directly, but muttering softly, "That depends on your future performance."
"Hahahaha... Good." Xiao Jinhan put his hands behind his back, his handsome face full of smiles. "Hua'er, don't worry, I will definitely make you satisfied with my performance in the future and I will not let you down."
Before she could get angry, he coughed lightly and changed the subject. "I came here today to tell you two things. My men have found out that the news of the Hundred Flowers Banquet first came from the livestock market in the west of Qingshui County. However, that place is a mixed bag, with all sorts of people. It may take another day before we can identify the specific people."
Upon hearing this, Su Hua indeed couldn't afford to think too much about the meaning behind his words; her attention was completely drawn to the source of the news.
She bought her calligraphy from the livestock market in the west of the city.
After buying the calligraphy, I never went to that place again.
With a population of several hundred thousand in Qingshui County, and only two days having passed since the Black Wind Stronghold incident, it is already quite remarkable that Xiao Jinhan was able to pinpoint a specific location.
Sure enough, none of the people under this capable man were pushovers.
Su Hua silently gave Yu Feng and the others a thumbs up, then couldn't help but ask curiously, "I wonder what the second thing Zi Chen mentioned is?"
Xiao Jinhan lowered her head, her lips moving slightly, "It's about the Soul's Demise."
"You've already found the Soul's Demise?"
Su Hua was overjoyed upon hearing this, but then felt something was amiss. If the Soul Severance had already been found, given Xiao Jinhan's personality, he would have given it to her directly. After all, Hongxiao and Yunlian were currently stored in her space, just waiting for the Soul Severance to be obtained so that she could detoxify him.
“Yes, but not entirely.” Xiao Jinhan shook his head. “The Yu family’s spies in Xirong reported that the Queen of Xirong passed away seven days ago. The Xirong royal palace had been suppressing the news until three days ago when the Xirong Princess succeeded to the throne as the new queen, and only then was the news released.”
According to custom, the new queen of the Western Rong must go to the capital to pay homage within six months of ascending the throne.
Four months later is the Emperor's Birthday Festival, at which time the King of the Western Rong will come to pay tribute to Yu the Great with his envoys. Among the tribute items is a severed soul.
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