253 Thirty Thousand Mountains
He paused for a moment, noticing the women's attentive expressions, and then continued.
'If it were just about the price of medicinal herbs, they could have compromised with Shen Lang's previous use of force, because they could also raise the prices of their own items.'
But now everyone in the market knows that Shen Lang's needs are so great that medicinal herb merchants from other places have started to transport medicinal herbs to us.
For so many years, medicinal herbs from the market have always been transported to other places to exchange for living supplies and cultivation resources. How could medicinal herbs be transported from other places?
The conflict is probably still in the testing phase. If Shen Lang shows even the slightest sign of weakness, a storm will soon sweep in and engulf everything. None of us will be spared.
Under the current governance, the market still retains its vitality. If the powerful families were to sweep through, this border region would likely be just like before, reduced to a scene of utter devastation, or even worse, by the storm.
Having said so much in one breath, and so many things so logically, a sense of weariness washes over me. Perhaps it's to comfort the person before me, or perhaps it's the reflections on what I've seen and heard over this long period. These are just my thoughts.
From Weijia Village to the border market, and now to the construction of the city, it's almost here.
Indeed, reading ten thousand books makes one's writing flow like a god's, or as the saying goes, "Ambition knows no age; without ambition, one lives a wasted life." The road is under one's feet; reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles—such a scene, unattainable in the past, can be achieved in a single day. The young have hope, the children have something to learn, and the elderly have something to care for.
Such a promising ideal, an expectation that was unimaginable before, is now vividly clear in my mind. I am so determined to protect it that I would not be afraid even if I were to be shattered to pieces.
This strong desire may not be unique to her; Weijia Village has gone from initial unease to now being unable to give it up, even if it means sacrificing its entire existence for it.
There were also some people who came from afar, from Wengjia Village and Jinjia Village, whose hearts were set on protecting their homes, and who knew when it arose, quickly coalesced into a powerful force.
Intelligence gathering from all around fueled a strong desire to become patrol members and city guardians. As long as the city exists, so does their home. This was true for Jin Xiong, Jin Luo, Old Weng, and Wei Si.
'Me too.' Wei Qinghui thought to herself. At this moment, she stood there quietly, her eyes reflecting the village of the past, peaceful and serene. All she saw were fierce wild beasts and ferocious attacks. The whole village always fought together to resist them. She never forgot the worried eyes of her wife, children, and the elderly, their helpless distress, and their confusion at being unable to do anything.
Now, what I see before me is a bustling and vibrant market, and I am growing stronger. Living in such a vibrant and energetic city, I see hope in the eyes of the young people, children, women, and the elderly in my hometown. Of course, I cannot let them down!
With the crown comes the weight, and I am no exception. Responsibility and pressure can never be easily compromised, let alone for the lover I cherish. A sweet feeling arises from within, like a stream of sweet spring water, reserved only for my beloved.
In an era that is inherently introverted, especially where women rarely appear in public, this courage and confidence stems more from support for her lover, a clear expression of her thoughts, and the first time she has so boldly looked at the women with such directness and determination.
Seeing Wei Qinghui's straightforwardness, Xie Huayu nodded in agreement. Not only her, but everyone else also nodded in agreement.
Wei Lan felt the same way. If it weren't for He Chen, she would probably be nothing but bones in Jinjia Village, and she wouldn't be where she is now. Overwhelmed with emotions, the past seemed so distant yet so close, so close that she felt like she was in a dream.
Bi Yunyan, Fanghua, and others also fell silent, their hearts filled with a complex mix of emotions—joy, sorrow, nostalgia, and anticipation. Those feelings and memories that once seemed so distant now surged into their minds, so close they could almost be touched.
All those past moments, whether joyful or painful, and the quiet sighs of helplessness, seem to have become blurred with the passage of time.
Sometimes, in the dead of night, when I look back and try to recall things, those distant memories become clear again, as if they happened just yesterday. They seem so far away, yet so near, as if I were in a dream.
The beauty of this moment is what I can't give up. In the future, there will definitely be many difficulties to face, but with Chen Lang by my side, I instantly feel that I am not afraid. I have a warm back to me, and my heart is filled with endless tenderness and sweetness.
Seeing everyone deep in thought, the women exchanged glances and instantly smiled. In that instant, it was as if time had stopped, like the blossoming of spring flowers, blooming so naturally.
It instantly illuminated the night; that radiant smile, even the most eloquent words could not fully capture its beauty. It shimmered with a gentle and captivating charm, as if melting the cold winter snow and bathing one in warm sunshine.
Then, a soft laugh rang out, a gentle laugh like the murmuring of a stream, clear and sweet. Her smiling eyes, like the vast autumn sky, possessed a natural beauty that needed no adornment, enough to make mountains and rivers sway and flowers bloom.
Everyone shared the same thought, their eyes conveying a unspoken message: 'If Shen Lang has any objections, we will stand with you.'
A moment later, her cheeks flushed slightly again.
Seeing that all the women shared the same thought, Yun Su felt much more at ease. She figured that if Shen Lang was truly dissatisfied, with the women's support, things wouldn't be so difficult to handle.
Just as she finished thinking, a hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes. She bit her lower lip, trying her best to control her emotions, but the slight blush on her lips betrayed her shyness.
At this moment, a faint blush graced her cheeks, like the rosy dawn, so gentle, so beautiful. No wonder even the finest words could not fully capture her breathtaking beauty; a single glance could launch a thousand ships. A beauty that could bring ruin, a woman of unparalleled charm, a woman of unparalleled grace throughout history!
Or perhaps it was the story of lighting the beacon fires to amuse the feudal lords, and "The maiden's coming-of-age ceremony, whose heart is stirred?" "The moon rises above the willow branches, a rendezvous after dusk."
Young men pursuing their dreams, and young men and women going on outings in nature, have always been important events in life, and they are always so beautiful and desirable. The world has always belonged to the young. As time changes, only the young are the rising sun, the masters who can change the world.
In an instant, Jingzhai simply watched quietly, as if she had become part of it, just like when her elder brother was alive. She never had to worry about anything; even if the sky were to fall, she would not be worried at all.
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