Chapter 379: We Will Grow Old Together
Liu Qingshan had been the general manager of the Longxi shops. He Zhaojun had promoted him to the position of chief of staff in charge of the capital because of his courage and resourcefulness in mobilizing resources during He Zhaojun's trip to the northwest. If Liu Qingshan was indeed involved in this incident, He Zhaojun would be facing a betrayal far more serious than simply someone abusing public office for personal gain.
"It's okay. We can still prevent it now before it becomes a disaster," Wen Ziduan said kindly, knowing full well that he was deeply involved. While He Zhaojun's shop might be harmed, the consequences wouldn't be severe. However, if the business he was involved in were to be disrupted, it would lead to disaster.
If businesses like salt and iron were also infiltrated in this way, the consequences would be disastrous. Thinking of this, Wen Ziduan was just about to discuss with He Zhaojun how to investigate and compensate for the losses when he saw Liu Qingshan hurriedly walking out of the city along the official road next to them.
Wen Ziduan quickly reached out and embraced He Zhaojun, letting her lean on his shoulder. He Zhaojun still didn't understand what was going on, but she only heard Wen Ziduan say softly, "Liu Qingshan is passing by. We must not let him see us like this, otherwise he will become suspicious and alert the enemy."
He Zhaojun wasn't wearing a mask today, so she pulled her headscarf to cover most of her face. The exposed top of her head was completely dusted with white ash, making it look gray and messy. Wen Ziduan's hair on his forehead had also turned dry and yellow, and his face was smeared with a special potion, which made him look a little decadent and old.
Wen Ziduan looked at He Zhaojun beside him, feeling a sudden sense of emotion. "I never thought that investigating this matter today would yield such a reward." He smiled faintly and took He Zhaojun's hand. "Zhaojun, I seem to have seen the scene when you and I are gray-haired and wrinkled, the world is at peace, and we have children and grandchildren. With you by my side, even though time is cruel, I am not afraid."
Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of all time, pursued immortality in his later years. He was afraid of aging brought by the years and was unwilling to accept death. However, it seems extremely romantic to have a lover by his side and grow old together in the years to come.
He Zhaojun felt a little bewildered by his gaze and made a face. "You're the one with all the wrinkles on your face. I'll always be stunningly beautiful and have the secret to staying young... When you can't walk anymore, I'll push your wheelchair and take you to watch me and other gentlemen riding and hunting. Humph."
"You are so kind. You push my wheelchair and take care of me when I am too old to move." Wen Ziduan automatically blocked out the sentence "riding horses and hunting with other gentlemen". He only heard that He Zhaojun wanted to accompany him until old age. He didn't know how happy he was now.
He Zhaojun was extremely embarrassed and annoyed. She stood up and changed the subject. "Liu Qingshan has already left the city and walked far away. I don't know how many of his men have already defected, so I can only instruct Gu Guan to go ahead and track him down. You won't blame me for taking the initiative, right?"
"You are his young lady, and he has given you instructions. How can that be considered as acting on your own?" Wen Ziduan stood up leisurely, stretched himself, and the dejected air he had when imitating an old man was gone. Even though his hair and beard were now white, he was still very majestic.
He threw a token from his arms, and immediately several figures appeared near the wonton stall. He Zhaojun couldn't even see how these people were hiding nearby.
"I am determined to conquer both you and the world, and no one can shake me." Wen Ziduan sipped his tea, his face calm, yet a murderous aura lingered within. He Zhaojun then realized that the elegant and even beautiful man before her had already prepared himself to rebuild the Han Dynasty.
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