After catching up with Xie Ling, Gu Wei took Xie Ling to have dinner.
We're having dinner at An Xuetao's place today.
Lotus root is suitable for eating in summer.
Yesterday, An Xuetao and Wei Xiuchu went to a nearby pond and dug a basket full of lotus roots, intending to go home and make a "lotus root feast".
When Xie Ling and the others arrived, the food was already prepared and they were just waiting to be eaten.
Sweet and sour lotus root slices, lotus root and pork ribs soup, stir-fried lotus root, fried lotus.
An Xuetao also made a few bowls of ice jelly with diced watermelon on top, which was very refreshing.
The lotus root is crisp and delicious, with a hint of sweetness. Accompanied by the summer sunset and the chirping of cicadas, the days are leisurely and comfortable.
When he returned home, Gu Wei lay on his side on the bed, supporting his chin, and told Xie Ling what happened today.
Tell us why the Nangong family came to Sinan.
Talk about the power that Zhou Wei controls.
Xie Ling sat in front of the dressing table combing her long hair, responding to Gu Wei from time to time.
“I also think that my grandfather is right. You should not reveal your identity as a descendant of the Zhou royal family for the time being. It is best for the enemy to be in the open while we are in the dark.
As for Zhaoming Money House... I have been there and met their person in power. He doesn't look like someone obsessed with power, so he should not be the same kind of person as Zhou Weiguo.
Just like Grandfather said, you should write an anonymous letter to make him doubt Zhou Wei. "
"Yeah." Gu Wei's handsome face was always smiling. "A Ling, such a day is so beautiful."
Xie Ling turned her head, "What's wrong?"
Gu Wei stood up, hugged Xie Ling from behind, rested his head on her shoulder, and said in a gentle and persuasive tone, "On a beautiful day, we should do something better..."
Xie Ling patted the back of his hand, "It's very hot."
Gu Wei nuzzled into Xie Ling's neck and said in a hoarse voice, "It's okay. I've boiled some water. I will definitely help you clean up and let you sleep peacefully."
Gu Wei was exceptionally gentle today, and every move he made was meticulous and thoughtful, with Xie Ling as his main focus.
As he was indulging himself, the phoenix totem on Gu Wei's back lit up as usual, and then returned to silence.
The two of them were used to it and thought it must be a mark of the Zhou Dynasty's bloodline.
After finishing, Xie Ling lazily pulled the quilt over her and yawned.
Gu Wei put on his coat and carried Xie Ling to the bathtub.
Through the misty water vapor, he stared at Xie Ling deeply, with a flash of sadness in his eyes.
Soon, he regained his composure, bent down, scooped up the water, and gently let it flow over Xie Lingruyu's shoulders.
"A Ling, I love you very much."
Xie Ling leaned against the tub, half-closed her eyes, and raised the corners of her mouth: "Hmm, I love you too."
After Xie Ling fell asleep, Gu Wei went to the study outside the bedroom and lit the oil lamp.
He drafted a letter to Zhaoming Money House.
When I finished writing, it was already late at night.
Gu Wei raised his eyes and glanced at the sky through the wide open window.
In summer, the sky is full of stars and the Milky Way crisscrosses.
His fate star is dim, and the once vigorous and mighty star tracks are now scattered in the vast sea of stars, like a river that suddenly dried up and came to an abrupt end.
Gu Wei turned the brush in his hand, his eyes showing an ambiguous look.
After a while, he stood up and walked towards the room.
Xie Ling was already fast asleep. Gu Wei climbed onto the bed quietly and skillfully picked up the palm-leaf fan at the end of the bed to fan her.
After fanning for a while, Gu Wei stretched out his long arms and hugged Xie Ling tightly, as if he wanted to carve her into his bones and never separate her.
*
Gu Wei's letter arrived at Zhaoming Money House half a month later.
Yu Rusheng just came back from Zhou Wei.
After dealing with that group of old foxes for more than half a month, he was exhausted both physically and mentally. He just wanted to lie down and rest, and didn't even want to look at his favorite account book.
His subordinates told Yu Rusheng that there was a letter from him, but he didn't want to read it at first.
For some reason, he changed his mind again, pinched his brows and said, "Bring it here."
Yu Rusheng opened the ordinary envelope.
I was stunned after reading the first line, and I sat up straight, stunned!
When he saw the last jade seal, Yu Rusheng's face changed drastically. He quickly lit a fire and burned the paper to ashes.
The jade seal at the end of the letter is the imperial seal of the Zhou Dynasty!
Even though it was only two-thirds and one-third was missing, Yu Rusheng still recognized it at a glance.
Such exquisite craftsmanship, rare rubbings, and majestic dragon patterns are only available in the ancient Zhou royal family.
Who wrote to him?
Yu Rusheng held his forehead with his hand, his hands and feet were cold, and a sense of fear arose in his heart.
Fortunately, he realized something was wrong and did not reveal his identity in front of Zhou Weiguo.
The Zhou royal family reappeared in the world. Logically, all nine major families should come out to assist the emperor.
Especially the loyal Mu family, how could they still be hiding in the world?
So, he saw Zhou Weiguo's problem at that time.
He was clueless about any of Wei Shengxuan's hints.
He called the elders of the family together to discuss the matter overnight, and finally came to the conclusion - wait and see how the situation develops before making any plans.
No matter what, Yu Rusheng knew.
The tranquility is only temporary, and a turbulent and chaotic world is about to begin.
As for how long it will last, that depends on fate.
*
Time goes by.
Since the eighth day of June, when the monarch of Beijiang got married and Emperor Zhou Wei ascended the throne, the seven kingdoms no longer existed.
Instead, there were two major power groups—Beijiang and Zhouwei.
Beijiang includes three countries, the former Beijiang, Fengwu and Weizhao.
Zhouwei included four countries, formerly Dongling, Yunqin, Xiyao, and Nanzhao.
In general, Zhouwei has a much larger land area and a stronger population.
In later historical books, this day was called "The Dispute on the Eighth Day".
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