Chapter 286: Greedy

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After drinking it, Wu Yaqing frowned. “Eh? Why is it a little bitter?”

“Is it bitter?” Ge Lihua finished the bowl of beer in one gulp. “1 think this is the flavor and essence of beer.” She looked at Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, am 1 right?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly. “That’s right. Beer has a hint of bitterness. Some people are not used to it, but some people like it.”

When Wu Yaqing heard this, she tried to take another sip. Her brows relaxed. “Qingzhi, is this your new product?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Why?”

An idea appeared in Wu Yaqing’s mind, but it was not well-conceived. “Nothing. 1 was just asking.”

Li Qingyu waved at everyone. “We’re done drinking. Let’s go eat.”

“1’11 go get another jar of beer to drink during dinner,” Chu Qingzhi said.

“Master, let me go.” Yuan Hongjun rushed into the warehouse first.

The food was already on the table.

Li Qingyu did her best to prepare an extremely sumptuous dinner. There were fried, roasted, steamed, and braised dishes. The largest dish, the roasted pig, attracted everyone’s attention.

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Li Qingyu gave the best pork belly to Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, try it. 1 specially learned this dish from an old master.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. “Mother, you eat too.”

“Ok.” Li Qingyu picked up another piece for Tang Jinghong. It was also the best pork belly. “Jinghong, thank you for taking care of Qingzhi during this time.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Qingzhi took care of me more.” The northern border was filled with danger. If not for Qingzhi, he might not have been able to return safely.

Li Qingyu smiled and said, “You should take care of each other and support each other. That’s what a husband and a wife should do.”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “1 understand.”

Li Qingyu called out, “Pick up your chopstick, everyone, eat. Don’t stand on ceremony. Yaqing, Lihua, make yourself at home. Don’t be restrained. If you have any requests, you can tell me.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Wu Yaqing and Ge Lihua replied together, “Yes, Auntie.”

In their impression, peasant women were calculating and mean. However, Li Qingyu and Granny Chu weren’t like that at all. They were especially approachable.

…The warm dinner was slowly coming to an end.

Ge Lihua put down her chopsticks and looked at everyone. She said gratefully, “Grandpa Chu, Granny Chu, Uncle Chu, Auntie, thank you for your hospitality. I’m going to the government office tomorrow to be a constable. Then, I’ll find a house in the county city to stay. I won’t be back for a while, but when 1 take a break, I’ll come back to see you.”

The dining room instantly fell silent.

“Lihua, you became a female constable?” Chu Qingzhi asked in surprise.

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Ge Lihua nodded. “Previously, when 1 went to collect the reward money, 1 saw a post recruiting constables. Then, I convinced the county magistrate to accept me. He agreed.”

“Lihua, stay here. It’s more lively here. It’ll be too lonely if you live alone.” Chu Qingzhi thought of Ge Lihua’s tragic experience and felt that it was too lonely for her to live alone in the county.

“Qingzhi, thank you for your kindness. I…” Ge Lihua also liked the atmosphere in Chu Qingzhi’s house, but she was an outsider after all.

Chu Xujin interrupted Ge Lihua. “Miss Ge, don’t reject it. It just so happens that I’m also working at the government office. It’s good to have a companion to travel back and forth with me.”

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere instantly changed. Everyone looked at him.

Seeing this, Chu Xujin could not help but tense up. His expression also became unnatural. “W-Why are you looking at me like that?”

Chu Xuhua patted Chu Xujin’s shoulder meaningfully and smiled. “Nothing. We just feel that you’re exceptionally handsome today.”

Chu Xujin looked at everyone in confusion. “What do you mean?”

Li Qingyu waved at him. “Nothing, don’t mind us.” She looked at Ge Lihua. “It’s not safe for a girl like you to live alone. You can just stay at our house. It’s not troublesome at all.”

Her third son was obviously interested in Lihua. As his mother, she naturally had to help.

Ge Lihua hesitated. “Auntie, is this really a good idea?”

“There’s nothing not good about it.” Li Qingyu asked intentionally, “Or do you think Auntie’s place is bad?”

Ge Lihua quickly shook her head. “No, no. Auntie, don’t misunderstand. 1 just feel that 1…”

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Li Qingyu interrupted her. “I have the final say in this matter. Just stay.”

Ge Lihua looked at Chu Qingzhi, who nodded at her. She thought for a moment and said, “Auntie, I won’t freeload. I’ll give you the money for food and accommodation.”

Li Qingyu wanted to say that there was no need, but Chu Qingzhi touched Li Qingyu’s leg under the table. Li Qingyu changed her words. “Alright, let’s do that.”

It wasn’t that she wanted Ge Lihua’s money, but only after talcing the money would Ge Lihua agree to stay. Moreover, even if they took Ge Lihua’s money, they could still give it back to her in one way or another.

For example, Li Qingyu thought that she would keep the money first. In the future, if Ge Lihua wanted to leave, she would give the money back to her. If they were lucky enough to become a family, she would return it to Lihua as a dowry.

This matter was settled.

Chu Xujin lowered his head and continued eating. The corners of his mouth subconsciously curled up, and he felt that the food seemed to be even more fragrant.

The Tang family.

The family of three was also eating.

Zhang Xiuqin suddenly put down her chopsticks and said, “Tang Shan, do you know that Tang Jinghong has taken a post in the army?”

Tang Shan was shocked and immediately looked up. “Who did you hear that from?”

“The village elder’s granddaughter-in-law. She said that it was Chu Tai who said it.” Zhang Xiuqin was actually a little suspicious, but Tang Jinghong had been in the army for more than ten years. He might have obtained an official position.

Tang Dengping clenched his chopsticks and said sourly, “Tang Jinghong has already been chased out by Father. Even if he’s an official, it has nothing to do with us.”

“What do you mean by it has nothing to do with us? He’s your father’s biological son.” Zhang Xiuqin’s eyes darted around. No one knew what she was thinking.

Tang Shan smiled proudly. “Dengping, your mother is right. Jinghong is my biological son. Even if I chase him out of the house, he’s still my son.”

“Father, Tang Jinghong is not the kind of person who will listen to you. Stop dreaming.” Tang Dengping continued to eat. He suddenly felt no appetite.

“What do you mean?” Tang Shan glared at Tang Dengping unhappily. “I’m his father. He’ll do whatever I ask him to do. It’s the same even if he’s the emperor.”

Zhang Xiuqin calculated in her heart. “Tang Shan, go and tell Tang Jinghong to arrange a position for Dengping in the army. How can selling ice cream bars be as promising as being an official?”

Tang Shan thought that If Dengping also took a post in the military, wouldn’t his family have two officials? This would definitely bring glory to the Tang family..

Chapter 287: A Top Scorer

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“He should be at Chu Qingzhi’s house now. I’ll look for him later. What an unfilial son. He doesn’t even know that he should pay me a visit the first thing he comes back.”

Zhang Xiuqin urged, “That’s right. If we don’t take advantage of this opportunity to gain some benefits while we can, we’ll be even more distant in the future, and it’ll be harder to get anything out of him.”

Tang Shan nodded. “You’re right. 1’11 try my best to get Tang Jinghong to agree.”

“Tang Shan, if you can convince him this time, I won’t nag you in the future.” Zhang Xiuqin couldn’t help but imagine Tang Dengping as an official.

Tang Dengping originally did not have any thoughts, but after hearing their words, he was tempted. He could not help but imagine how he would look when he walked majestically in the village in his official suit.

“Master, you’re the person 1 admire the most in my life.” Bao Linjiang looked at the snow lotus in Chu Qingzhi’s hand. His admiration was overflowing.

Chu Qingzhi was amused by Bao Linjiang’s exaggerated reaction. As she walked towards the herb garden, she said, “1 picked this snow lotus from the Heavenly Snow Mountain in the northern border. I planned to use it to nourish Jinghong’s body, but I still lack some herbs now…”

Yuan Hongjun said, “Master, what herbs are you lacking? I’ll write a letter back to the capital immediately and get my family to send them over.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Salvia miltiorrhiza, magnolia bark, and fritillaria cirrhosa.”

These herbs were all precious and difficult to find. In fact, they could be replaced by other herbs, but the medicinal effect of the snow lotus would be greatly reduced.

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Bao Linjiang turned around and said enthusiastically, “Master, I’ll help find them too.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Thank you.”

After the two of them returned to the military camp, they immediately sent a letter to their families and friends who worked in the herb industry, asking them to help gather these herbs.

“Master is always so polite, even to us,” Bao Linjiang said.

Yuan Hongjun placed his arm on Bao Linjiang’s shoulder. “Little Abalone, Master is not like you. She is a talented and knowledgeable woman who values etiquette. What does a boor like you know?”

“Who are you calling a boor?” Bao Linjiang reached out his claws to Yuan Hongjun’s waist and pinched the soft flesh.

“Ouch—”

Yuan Hongjun slapped Bao Linjiang’s hand and quickly jumped away. “You’re ruthless!”

“Hmph…” Bao Linjiang snorted and ran after Chu Qingzhi. He asked curiously, “Master, why do you know so many things?”

Chu Qingzhi pointed at her head. “I have a photographic memory.”

The two disciples were speechless.

It turned out that their master was a genius. No wonder she was so capable! Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Tang Jinghong followed behind. As he listened to the three of them, his gaze involuntarily landed on Chu Qingzhi’s head. He secretly praised her for not only being smart but also having a photographic memory. And the person this woman liked was him. He could not help but smile smugly. Yes, he was quite proud and lucky!

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When she arrived at the herb garden, Chu Qingzhi was surprised to find that the 3 acres of herb garden was filled with herbs… When she left, only one acre was planted with herbs.

She turned around and looked at her two disciples with admiration. “Did you plant the herbs?”

Yuan Hongjun said, “We did it together with Qingning.”

Chu Qingning’s voice came from afar. “Are you guys calling me?”

Yuan Hongjun looked over and replied loudly, “We’re talking about the herb garden.”

“Oh.” Chu Qingning ran over. “Fifth Sister, the three of us planted the herbs together. I just don’t know why. We planted it the same way you did, but it doesn’t grow as well as yours.”

The acre of herbs that Chu Qingzhi planted all grew luxuriantly. The ones the three of them planted were also good, but they paled in comparison, like the difference between a strong man and a skinny man.

Chu Qingzhi said casually, “The herbs might like me better.” She found a spot and planted the snow lotus.

Chu Qingning looked at the snow lotus that was still full of vitality and praised, “Why do 1 have such a powerful sister?!”

Chu Qingzhi said jokingly, “Fourth Sister, you are making me shy.”

Chu Qingning smiled. “Fifth Sister, you’re so cute.”

Chu Qingzhi suddenly looked at Chu Qingning and asked with interest, “Fourth Sister, 1 heard that you’re very close to someone from Yunfei School?”

Chu Qingning blushed and said softly, “Fifth Sister, what are you talking about?”

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“I know…” Yuan Hongjun had already become good friends with Chu Qingning and knew one thing or two about what was going on.

Chu Qingzhi asked, “What happened?”

Yuan Hongjun said, “The Emperor thinks very highly of the top scorer of the martial arts competition this year, but he thinks that the top scorer is a little undereducated in terms of literature. Therefore, the Emperor sent him to Yunfei School and asked him to learn more about literature to become an all-round talent.”

“Life in the school was boring. The top scorer invited a group of friends to go hunting. In the end, he was not very lucky and encountered a bear. In the end, he was injured, but it wasn’t life threatening.”

“Coincidentally, Chu Laipi and Chu Peipei were picking bamboo leaves in the forest and brought them out of the mountain to Master’s house. At that time, Little Abalone and I were in the military camp and weren’t in the Chu Village. It was Qingning who treated his wound.”

“I don’t know what happened to Martial Arts Top Scorer, but later on, he kept asking Qingning to change his dressing and treat him. After a few back and forths, they got to know each other.”

Chu Qingzhi patted Chu Qingning’s shoulder and teased, “Martial Arts Top Scholar, not bad.”

Chu Qingning’s face was all red. She lowered her head and whispered, “Fifth Sister, we’re not there yet. Don’t make fun of me.”

Bao Linjiang also teased, “Qingning, don’t be shy. We all think you are a good match.”

Yuan Hongjun echoed, “That’s right. The Top Scorer looks tall and handsome. He’s quite compatible with you.”

Chu Qingning pointed at Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang with a red face. “You’re still a bachelor. You should worry about yourself, not me.”

“Fate hasn’t sent me my other half.” Yuan Hongjun pretended to be emotional and said, “I’ve been traveling all these years, but 1 haven’t met anyone who can move my heart. What can 1 do?”

Moreover, his standards had increased. He didn’t know if the Dating Dynasty still had a beautiful and powerful girl like his master.

Probably not.

Bao Linjiang agreed. “Me too. I’ve been locked up in the capital all my life. Although my family has shown me many portraits of girls to let me choose, what can one portrait tell about a girl? I’m not marrying a portrait.”

Yuan Hongjun wouldn’t miss the opportunity to tease Bao Linjiang. He dragged out his tone. “Little Abalone, you surprised me. I didn’t expect that you have already started blind dating.”

Bao Linjiang snorted. “What’s so strange about that? Isn’t it normal for everyone to go on blind dates at the age of 15 and wait for two to three years to get married?”

Chu Qingning couldn’t help but interrupt, “I think you guys don’t know how lucky you are.. Others can’t marry you even if they want to!”

Chapter 288: A Million Taels of Gold

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Yuan Hongjun said thoughtfully, “Qingning, life is so long. Other than getting married, there are also many things you can do. Marry or not, at the end of our lives, we’ll just be a pile of dust anyway.”

Chu Qingning disagreed. “You’re too pessimistic.”

“Haha.” Yuan Hongjun laughed and ended the topic. “Master, do we have anything else to do?”

Chu Qingzhi was looking at the lingzhi.

“Nothing.”

Tang Jinghong said, “Hongjun, Linjiang, go back first. 1 still have something to say to Qingzhi.”

“Okay.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Just as the two of them were about to leave, they suddenly saw someone running over quickly. Hence, they stopped in their tracks and planned to see what was going on before leaving.

“Jinghong, Jinghong…” The person shouted Tang Jinghong’s name breathlessly. He sounded very anxious.

Tang Jinghong turned around and saw that it was Tang Shan. He frowned and asked indifferently, “What’s the matter?”

When Tang Shan saw that Tang Jinghong didn’t even call him father, he felt upset. However, when he thought of why he was here, he quickly put on a smile. “Jinghong, you’ve been gone for so long. Why didn’t you come back to see me?”

Everyone was thinking to themselves, How shameless are you to say that?

Tang Jinghong’s eyes were cold. “Didn’t you ask me to leave back then?”

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Tang Shan choked. “So you left when 1 told you to leave? Then why didn’t you give me money when 1 asked you to give me money?”

“If you can get my mother back, I’ll give you as much money as you want.” Tang Jinghong emphasized his words with a hint of hatred.

Tang Shan pursed his lips and said, “What can I do? Your mother is dead. I didn’t cause her death!”

Tang Jinghong clenched his fists tightly. The veins on his forehead bulged slightly, and he suppressed his anger. “You didn’t cause her death? I dare you to say that again!”

He had already found out what happened when his mother died back then. Although it was not Tang Shan who did it, he was still responsible.

Back then, he got conscripted into the military on behalf of his father. At that time, there was a war at the border. His mother was afraid that he would die on the battlefield, so she was anxious every day. In the end, she missed him so much that she fell sick.

Not only did his father not care, he even flirted with Tang Dengping’s mother.

He did not know what was so good about Tang Shan that made his stepmother fall in love with him.

After his mother found out, her condition worsened overnight. Later, when winter came and she caught a cold, she couldn’t hold on anymore and passed away.

Others told him that when his mother died, she was hugging the clothes he had worn tightly in her arms, drenching those clothes with her tears.

What was even more infuriating was that his mother died in the middle of the night, but she was only found dead at noon the next day.

Wasn’t this enough to show what a prick his father was?

Tang Shan said righteously, “I wasn’t the one who caused her death. She was worried that you would die and refused to listen no matter how I tried to comfort her. Wasn’t I right? You didn’t die.”

Everyone was speechless and angry. They subconsciously clenched their fists.

Was this what a father was supposed to say?

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After experiencing countless hardships and narrowly escaping death, Tang Jinghong bare made his way back, but his father spoke as if it was nothing.

Tang Jinghong clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked. He really wanted to beat Tang Shan up. His eyes turned red.

“You’re wrong. Your son is dead. I’m not your son. Don’t come to me again.”

When Tang Shan heard this, he blurted out excitedly, “What do you mean? You are standing right in front of me. How can you be dead?”

Tang Jinghong ignored Tang Shan. “Qingzhi, let’s go.”

Chu Qingzhi walked over and held Tang Jinghong’s hand. Her gentle and warm hand slowly relaxed Tang Jinghong’s clenched fist. “Jinghong, I’ll send you out of the village.”

Tang Jinghong lowered his head and stared at Chu Qingzhi. His gaze slowly softened. “Okay.”

Tang Shan had not achieved his goal. How could he let Tang Jinghong go? He rushed over and stopped Tang Jinghong. “Stop! Did I let you go?”

Tang Jinghong wrapped his arm around Chu Qingzhi’s waist and flew away.

Tang Shan was dumbfounded.

He stood on the spot and looked at the departing backs of the two figures. He shouted, “Tang Jinghong, stop right there. I haven’t finished speaking.”

He chased after them, but they disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The other three looked at each other and could not help but sigh. Brother Tang is such a good person. Why did he have an unreasonable father? Indeed, no one’s life is perfect!

In the county city.

Tang Jinghong brought Chu Qingzhi all the way to the county city before landing.

They walked down the street in silence.

Tang Jinghong suddenly held Chu Qingzhi’s hand and said worriedly, “Qingzhi, he’s my biological father. I can’t do anything to him. I’m afraid this kind of trouble will continue to happen in the future.”

Chu Qingzhi understood what Tang Jinghong meant. “Jinghong, I’m not afraid of trouble. Besides, this is not trouble at all in my eyes.”

It was a piece of cake for her to deal with Tang Shan, but Tang Shan was Tang Jinghong’s biological father. There was no way she would do anything to her boyfriend’s father, even if this father was a bastard!

Tang Jinghong took a deep breath and said with determination, “Qingzhi, I’ll try my best to handle it and not let them bother you.”

Chu Qingzhi turned around, hooked her arms around Tang Jinghong’s neck, and kissed him. “Are you in a better mood now?”

“Much better!” Tang Jinghong’s lips curled up slightly. He hugged Chu Qingzhi and flew to the inn. Then, he flew into the room through the window and pressed Chu Qingzhi against the wall before kissing her.

Chu Qingzhi was stunned

Is this kabedon?

When the air in the room got stuffy and hot, Tang Jinghong let go of Chu Qingzhi and buried his face in her neck, slowly calming down.

Chu Qingzhi stroked Tang Jinghong as if he was an injured little beast.

“Come, let me give you a surprise.” Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi into the middle of the room.

There were many large boxes placed there, all locked.

Tang Jinghong handed a bunch of keys to Chu Qingzhi. “Open it and take a look.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong suspiciously, then walked to unlock the box.

Her eyes immediately lit up when she saw what was inside.

Gold!!!

Inside the box were gold bars that were shining with a golden light.

Chu Qingzhi smiled. It wasn’t the gold per se that made her happy, but that Tang Jinghong still remembered his promise to her. “Jinghong, is this gold from the northern border?”

When Tang Jinghong saw Chu Qingzhi’s smile, his mood greatly improved. “Yes, I got the secret guards to transport a million taels of gold back. It’s all yours..”

Chapter 289: Separation

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Chu Qingzhi opened the boxes one by one. From today onwards, she could be considered a rich woman. She was very happy. “Jinghong, where should we hide this gold?”

Tang Jinghong said gently, “Hide it wherever you want.”

Chu Qingzhi turned around and sat on a box. She touched her chin and pondered. Was there a place nearby where she could hide it?

After a while…

“I got it.” Chu Qingzhi looked up at Tang Jinghong. “I know a cave. It’s very hidden. Let’s hide the gold there.”

Tang Jinghong frowned slightly. “A cave is indeed very hidden, but no one can guarantee that someone won’t accidentally find it.”

Chu Qingzhi walked over and sat beside Tang Jinghong. “I can make all these boxes sink into the ground. This way, even if someone enters the cave, they won’t find anything.”

Tang Jinghong knew that Chu Qingzhi could do something that ordinary people could not, so he did not say anything else. “Then let’s do as you say. I’ll get someone to transport it over later.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

Tang Jinghong reached out and wrapped his arm around Chu Qingzhi’s shoulder. “Qingzhi, I’m leaving for the capital tomorrow. I don’t know when I’ll be back. I can’t bear to part with you!”

His strong emotional needs made Chu Qingzhi’s heart palpitate. She grabbed Tang Jinghong’s other hand with both hands. “Are you going to help Si Yingzong kill his former superior and find his nephew?”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “I have to do what I promised. Otherwise, he won’t be loyal to me.”

“I understand.” Chu Qingzhi was silent for a moment. “I’ll give you a month. If you don’t come back in a month, I’ll go to the capital to look for you.”

Not being able to see him for a month was her limit.

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Alright.”

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Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi up. “The secret guards are here.”

As soon as he finished speaking, ten secret guards flew in one after another. “Carry the boxes and follow me.”

The group of secret guards cupped their fists and said in unison, “Yes, Master.”

In the cave.

This cave was the one where Rong Yupeng had been locked up for three days. It was very remote and it was unlikely that anyone would come. Now, there was a ferocious tiger living in the cave. Even if someone came across this cave, they would not dare to enter.

After Chu Qingzhi arrived at the cave, she asked the tiger to go out and play. Now, there were only the two of them and some boxes in the cave. There was nothing else.

The secret guards made many trips to transport the boxes. After they were done, Tang Jinghong dismissed them.

Chu Qingzhi came to the entrance of the cave. After making sure that the secret guards were far away, she began to cast a spell. The hard ground seemed to have softened, like a swamp. Boxes began to sink…

After a while, all the boxes sank into the ground. Chu Qingzhi cast another spell to solidify the ground. Other than her, no one could dig out the boxes now.

The shining spiritual light gradually dimmed and disappeared, and everything returned to normal.

Tang Jinghong thought to himself, Even if I’ve seen what Qinzhi is capable of, I still can’t help but be amazed.

Why did Qingzhi have such an ability?

He wanted to ask Qingzhi, but this secret was obviously not small. What if his question put Qingzhi on the spot?

It was better for Qingzhi to tell him instead of him asking her.

“Qingzhi, I’ll send you home.”

Chu Qingzhi took the initiative to hold Tang Jinghong’s hand and asked with concern, “When are you leaving tomorrow?”

Tang Jinghong said, “Early in the morning.”

Chu Qingzhi calculated the time. There was still time. “I’ll send you off tomorrow.”

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Tang Jinghong’s lips curled up slightly. “Okay.”

The Tang family.

When Zhang Xiuqin heard that Tang Shan had failed, she scolded angrily, “Useless thing! Tang Shan, you coward!”

Tang Shan had had enough of Zhang Xiuqin’s scolding. “If you think you are better than me, go ahead.”

Zhang Xiuqin pointed at Tang Shan. “If I could do it, why would 1 need you?”

Tang Shan slapped his thigh and said angrily, “Tang Jinghong flew away. What can I do? I can’t fly.”

Zhang Xiuqin was extremely disappointed in Tang Shan. “You’re his father. Can he leave without your permission?”

Tang Shan was angry and helpless. “He doesn’t acknowledge me as his father now.”

Zhang Xiuqin immediately had an idea. “How dare he! If he dares to do this to you, go to the village chief and complain.”

Tang Shan’s eyes lit up. “That’s an idea. He doesn’t listen to me, but he listens to the village chief and the village elder. As long as they intervene, Tang Jinghong has to agree to our request even if he doesn’t want to.”

He had been brainwashed by Zhang Xiuqin and had completely ignored Tang Jinghong’s feelings. Previously, he still felt a little guilty towards Tang Jinghong. Now, he only wanted to get as much out of Tang Jinghong as possible.

Zhang Xiuqin’s attitude towards Tang Shan improved slightly. “When are you going?”

Tang Shan slapped the table. “Early tomorrow morning.”

Tang Jinghong sent Chu Qingzhi to the door before leaving.

As soon as Chu Qingzhi returned home, she went to the kitchen. She planned to make some food for Tang Jinghong on the way to the capital.

When the family heard the commotion, they all went to the kitchen.

Li Qingyu asked with concern, “Qingzhi, what are you making?”

“Crispy pancakes, sesame pancakes, and red bean pancakes.” These were all classic pancakes. They were all sweet, fragrant, delicious, and nutritious.

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Jinghong should like them, and they could last long without going bad.

Li Qingyu said in a daze, “I’ve never heard of these.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Mother, you will know later.”

Li Qingyu nodded. “Let me help you.”

“I know.”

Chu Qingyue, Chu Qingning, Chu Qingshuang, and Shen Ruyue also walked over to help.

Chu Qingyue said, “Qingzhi, why did you suddenly think of making pancakes?”

Chu Qingzhi said frankly, “Jinghong is going to the capital tomorrow. I’m making these for him to eat on the way.”

“Jinghong is leaving again?” Li Qingyu’s heart immediately ached. This child had just returned from the northern border and was going to the capital again. Wouldn’t it be overtaxing on his body?

“He has to do something important.” Chu Qingzhi comforted her. “Mother, don’t worry. He’ll be fine.”

Li Qingyu sighed. “Qingzhi, make more for Jinghong.”

“I know.”

After being busy for a while, Chu Qingzhi made 20 Crispy Pancakes, 20 Sesame Pancakes, and 30 Red Bean Pancakes. Chu Qingzhi felt that the red bean ones were the best, so she made more.

The pancakes were wrapped in oil paper one by one meticulously.

In the end, she packed them together. Chu Qingzhi brushed her palm on all the pancakes and enveloped them with a layer of spiritual power. It could ensure that the taste of the pancakes would not change.

It was almost five in the morning when the rooster crowed three times.

Chu Qingzhi thought for a while and decided to go straight to the military camp. “Mother, I’m going to send these to Jinghong.”

Li Qingyu was worried. “Let your brother accompany you?”

“No need. I can do it alone.” After Chu Qingzhi said this, she already ran out.

“Fifth Sister, wait.” Chu Xuhua chased after her, but he couldn’t catch up, so he could only return.

Li Qingyu looked at his eldest son and said in surprise, “You can’t even outrun your sister.”

Chu Xuhua said helplessly, “Sister knows martial arts.”

Li Qingyu was proud. “That’s true. No one can outrun her..”

Chapter 290: Picking Up a Treasure

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

At the entrance of the military camp.

When the guard saw Chu Qingzhi, he immediately went forward and bowed. “Miss Chu, are you here to look for the general?”

Chu Qingzhi solved the heatstroke problem for the soldiers. Everyone in the military camp was grateful to her. When they saw her, they would bow and greet her respectfully. Other than Tang Jinghong, she was the only one who could receive such treatment.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and asked, “Yes, has he left?”

The guard waved his hand. “Not yet, but soon. Miss Chu, go in and find the general. He should be up by now.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi entered the military camp unimpeded.

When she arrived at the tent, Chu Qingzhi used her divine sense to scan it to find that Tang Jinghong was already dressed and was about to comb his hair.

She smiled evilly and walked in quietly. She hugged Tang Jinghong from behind. “General, do you want a girl to serve you?”

At first, Tang Jinghong was shocked and subconsciously wanted to use his internal energy to shake off the person who was hugging him. However, when he heard the voice, he quickly suppressed his internal energy and smiled. “Qingzhi.”

He grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s wrist and pulled her in front of him. He hugged her tightly, his heart fluttering. “Did you specially come to give me a surprise?” “That’s right. Are you surprised?” Chu Qingzhi felt Tang Jinghong’s strong and fast heartbeat and smiled.

“I’m very surprised.” Tang Jinghong tightened his arms.

Chu Qingzhi looked up at Tang Jinghong. “Jinghong, it’s getting late. Let me help you comb your hair.”

“Okay.” Tang Jinghong’s eyes were bright. This was the happiest morning he had ever lived.

Chu Qingzhi took the comb and walked behind Tang Jinghong. “I’ve never combed a man’s hair before. I might not be able to comb it properly. If 1 mess it up, you can comb it again.”

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Tang Jinghong sat on the chair and smiled. “Okay.”

Tang Jinghong’s hair was as black as ink. It draped over his shoulders and was as soft as a piece of black silk. Chu Qingzhi could brush it all the way down without being stopped by a knot.

The men of this era had their unique interpretation of aesthetics. Men under the age of 35 tended to leave a portion of their hair hanging behind their neck. The rest would be combed to the top of their heads. This way, they would look handsome. When they were over the age of 35, the hair would be tied up and accessorized by a headband. Only then would they have the dignity of an elder.

Tang Jinghong’s lips were curved. At the thought of Qingzhi personally combing his hair, his heart warmed and softened.

Chu Qingzhi brought the mirror over and placed it in front of Tang Jinghong. “See if you like it.”

Tang Jinghong only glanced briefly at himself before looking at the girl behind him. “Very good. You are better than me.”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes curved into crescents. “Thank you for your praise. Then, General, are you satisfied?

Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi over. “I’m very satisfied. If 1 say that I’m not satisfied, it’s definitely because I have poor taste.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Since you said that, it proves that you have good taste.”

Tang Jinghong stared at Chu Qingzhi and said meaningfully, “I’ve always had good taste.”

Chu Qingzhi raised her eyebrows. “You do have good taste.”

Tang Jinghong smiled.

Fang Zerong stopped outside the tent. “General, I’ve brought you breakfast.”

Someone told him that Chu Qingzhi was inside, so he did not go in directly like usual.

Tang Jinghong asked, “Did you bring two portions?”

Fang Zerong replied, “Yes.”

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Tang Jinghong said, “Come in.”

Fang Zerong entered the tent and saw Chu Qingzhi sitting on a chair and Tang Jinghong standing. For some reason, he felt that his general might be henpecked.

Without lingering further, he placed the tray on the table. “General, Miss Chu, please enjoy.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Fang Zerong and said with a smile, “Thank you, Military Doctor Fang.”

Fang Zerong, who was single, could not stand the lovey-dovey atmosphere in the tent. He said hurriedly, “You guys eat. I’ll go out first.”

Tang Jinghong sat opposite Chu Qingzhi and had breakfast with her.

As they ate, the atmosphere gradually became heavy. They were about to part. Although it was only for a short time, they still could not bring themselves to be happy.

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but feel ironic. In the past, she had seen her good friend die for a man and even mocked her good friend. Now, it was her turn. Sigh, what goes around comes around!

Breakfast was over…

Chu Qingzhi handed the bag she had brought to Tang Jinghong. “I made some food for you myself. Eat it on the way.”

Tang Jinghong took the bag and hugged Chu Qingzhi gratefully. “Ever since I have you, 1 finally feel what it means to have a family.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Hearing this, Chu Qingzhi’s heart ached. “I’ll always be by your side.”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “Let’s go. I’ll send you back to the village.”

Unable to dissuade Tang Jinghong from going out of his way to send her back, Chu Qingzhi eventually agreed and was sent to the village entrance by Tang Jinghong before he brought his men to the capital.

Today, Chu Qingzhi’s family moved to the new house.

When moving to a new house, it was a custom to treat people to a meal.

The time was set for tomorrow.

Grandpa Chu went to the village chief’s house early in the morning and asked the village chief to inform the villagers to arrange for some people to help his family shop groceries and prepare the food.

The reason why Grandpa Chu was so enthusiastic was because he was up to something.

He got Chu Qingyue to sew a very exquisite tobacco pipe sheath for him and hung the tobacco pipe that Chu Qingzhi had bought for him on it. Then, he walked on the village road very proudly and said to everyone that Qingzhi had bought this pipe for him from the northern border. It was made of copper and attracted everyone’s envious gazes.

In this era, ironware was controlled by the imperial court. It could not be bought just because one wanted to. Moreover, it was sold at a high price. Copperware was even more expensive and rare.

Seeing everyone’s envious gazes, Grandpa Chu was all smug. He even felt like there was a breeze under his feet when he walked.

“Brother…” Grandpa Chu stood at the door of the courtyard and shouted.

The village chief walked out of the house. “Chu Tai, what’s wrong?”

Grandpa Chu said happily, “My family is moving to the new house. 1’11 treat the villagers to a meal tomorrow. Brother, please help me arrange it.”

The village chief agreed readily. “Alright, leave this to me.”

Grandpa Chu took out his pipe. “Brother, my granddaughter brought this back for me from the northern border. Do you want to take a look?”

The village chief was speechless.

Apparently, showing off was what this old guy really wanted to do.

However, the pipe was indeed exquisitely made. The copper color was neither dark nor bright, and it was just right. There were carvings on it, and the lines were clear. It was obvious that it was a high-quality product.

“Qingzhi is a filial child. You picked up a treasure.”

“What do you mean by picking up?” Grandpa Chu quickly retorted. “She is my granddaughter.”

The village chief realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly corrected himself. “Yes, yes, yes, she is your granddaughter. Fortunately, you brought her back.”

Qingzhi was also the lucky star of the village. Look at how much the village had changed in less than half a year.

At the mention of this, Grandpa Chu was not very happy. “Those people don’t know how good Qingzhi is and don’t treasure her.”

The village chief patted Grandpa Chu’s shoulder. “Then you have to treasure her.”

Grandpa Chu quickly said, “Of course..”