The lord of Yancheng was originally Qi Wuwei. He had made great achievements here in fighting drought, suppressing rebellions, and fending off foreign enemies. However, He Bucai took Qi Wuwei's position within a few years of arriving in Yancheng, and he was considered the leader.
A big peach.
However, Qi Wuwei did not suffer any injustice and was transferred to the capital to take over a higher-level position. Now he has been promoted to Minister of War, a position of high authority.
It can be said that his desire for official career power was greatly satisfied, but there was always an unhappiness in his heart.
The eldest son, Qi Changfeng, went to Zhongzhou to work as a military advisor for half of the bandits of the Zhongzhou overlord, and did not regard his power and position at all.
Although his youngest son Qi Changkong was forcibly tied to him, his heart was not focused on his official career at all. He was immersed in cultivation all day long, saying that he wanted to break through to the holy realm as soon as possible so that he could go to the outer world to see the world.
The eldest grandson, Qi Xiaoyao, really did not name his name in vain. He spent all day sightseeing around the mountains and rivers carelessly. He was extremely happy and had no interest in matters of power and position.
Qi Wuwei often felt sad that he had no successor.
The key is that he can't confide in his wife Wan Qingqiu yet, because every time he talks about it in front of Wan Qingqiu, Wan Qingqiu will sneer at him and laugh at him. The power and family fortune he has worked hard for are just mung beans and sesame seeds in the eyes of future generations, and no one will look at him.
Eye-catching.
"Brother He, princess, please have some tea."
Zhang Xiaozu led He Bucai and Su Rou to the living room and served them hot tea.
He Bucai picked up the tea cup and looked at the tea leaves rolling up and down in the hot tea. He suddenly sighed uncontrollably, shook his head and sighed.
"Why did Brother He sigh? Did he encounter some difficulty?" Zhang Xiaozhu asked.
He Bucai shook his head with a smile and said, "Picking up the tea cup, I suddenly thought of the scene when I first met my brother Xian in Shepherd City. At that time, brother Xian was still a young man in full bloom, and I was also in my prime. In a blink of an eye, I
Time has passed by in a blink of an eye for more than twenty years. Today, my dear brother is still as young as before, but I have gray hair on my temples and am getting older."
He is already sixty-one years old this year. He is indeed old, but he still looks energetic. The gray on his temples is an exaggeration, and there are only a few white hairs on his head.
his
Although his cultivation level is not high and he only has the second-level spiritual realm of the stars, his aging speed is obviously much slower than that of ordinary people.
On the other hand, Su Rou, whose cultivation has not yet entered the Star Realm, looks older.
Su Rou smiled bitterly and shook her head, touched her cheek, and laughed at herself, "The Nu family has become a thing of the past, and has turned into an old woman with a yellow face, which is an eyesore."
There was a bit of dissatisfaction in her self-deprecating tone, as if she meant what she said.
He Bucai suddenly looked embarrassed. He quickly brought the tea cup to his mouth and took a sip. Then he changed the subject and said, "Last evening, I heard the report from the young man that he saw you and your sister-in-law returning home. I said goodbye to my dear brother.
I have missed him very much for more than ten years, so I couldn’t wait to come here early this morning. I didn’t send my greeting card in advance, which was rude. I hope you won’t blame me.”
Regardless of their identities, he and Su Rou have always been grateful to Zhang Xiaozu, because if Zhang Xiaozu hadn't helped Su Rou get rid of the poisonous insects in his body and discovered the evil ghost hiding under his ancestral house, he would never be here.
The couple is in a good situation today.
Zhang Xiaozu waved his hand and said with a smile, "Yoyo and I came to Yancheng. It was supposed that we were going to visit Brother He and Her Royal Highness the Princess, but we were just passing by to stay for a night and were about to leave, so we didn't bother the house.
"
He originally planned to stay with Qi Yoyo in Yancheng for a few more days, but the visits of He Bucai and Su Rou made him realize that there would definitely be people coming one after another, which would make life less peaceful, and Qi Yoyo was tired of the excitement at the moment, so
He changed his mind and planned to leave today.
He Bucai chuckled, looked at Su Ju and said, "Madam, what am I talking about? My dear brother is in charge of all affairs in Jiuzhou and has a lot of things to do every day. He has no time to spare, so he has to come early to block the door. If he comes late, he won't be able to see you. Haha...
…”
Su Rou smiled and said, "Don't delay brother's important events."
Zhang Xiaozhu apologetically clasped his fists at the two of them and said, "I am indeed a little busy, I hope you can forgive me."
Su Rou nodded and said, "It's understandable.
Explanation, you, Brother He, are so busy all day long when you only manage Yancheng, let alone manage the entire Kyushu, I am afraid you are so busy that you don’t even have time to sleep."
Zhang Xiaozhu smiled and said, "To be honest, I just made a wish when I woke up, saying that after all the troubles are solved, I will sleep until I wake up naturally every day."
"Haha..." He Bucai laughed when he heard this and said, "Brother, I have made this wish more than once."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and laughed.
"Where's Sister Yoyo? You two brothers can chat while I go talk to Sister Yoyo." Su Rou asked.
"Hey, I'm feeling a little unwell. I'm afraid I can't chat with the princess. Please don't blame the princess." Zhang Xiaozhu apologized.
He knew that Qi Yoyo must really hate socializing at the moment, so he directly helped Qi Yoyo. Although doing so might cause Su Rou to misunderstand, and felt that the couple relied on their status and were unwilling to entertain them, but it had nothing to do with taking care of Qi Yoyo.
Compared with my mood, I can't care about this anymore.
However, Su Rou didn't seem to think much after hearing this, but asked with great concern, "Is sister Yoyo sick? Is it serious? Do you want to ask the doctor from Yaowang Valley to take a look at sister Yoyo?"
"I'll send someone to invite you right away," He Bucai said.
Zhang Xiaozu waved his hand and said, "The people in Yaowang Valley can't see the issues related to cultivation."
He Bucai and Su Rou reacted upon hearing this. To them, the doctors of Yaowang Valley were like miraculous doctors, but to Zhang Xiaozhu, the Lord of the Nine Provinces, they were a bit out of place.
He Bucai and Su Rou looked at each other, then stood up together and said goodbye to Zhang Xiaozu, "My brother and sister are not feeling well and need some quiet time to rest, so we won't disturb you any more. Next time I come to Yancheng, I must go to my brother's house."
Come, as a brother, I can fulfill my friendship as a landlord and drink three hundred cups with my virtuous brother."
"No hurry, no hurry." Zhang Xiaozu quickly pressed his hands and motioned for He Bucai and Su Rou to sit down. Then he took out several pieces of jade that were second to the best in efficacy from the void space, stood up and gave them to He Bucai, saying, "
Don’t dislike a little gift.”
"This is too valuable, I can't accept it." He Bucai felt that the effect of the jade item was many times stronger than the nine-level jade item he received for free, and he was a little scared to accept it.
"Go back and give one piece to each of the children. Regardless of whether they practice or not, it will be of great benefit to the body." Zhang Xiaozu patted the back of He Bucai's hand, indicating that he could accept it with peace of mind.
Then he took out some Tongxuan Pills and said, "This pill is called Tongxuan Pill. It is much more domineering than the Star Pill. It is suitable for cultivators who have just entered the Holy Realm. Hey, brother, you can divide one pill into four petals, every four
Taking it once every five days is of great benefit to your cultivation, but remember not to be greedy for too much, otherwise your life may be harmed."
"this--"
"No need to refuse, these pills are no longer useful to me."
Zhang Xiaozu interrupted He Bucai's refusal, then walked up to Su Rou, took out a larger jade box from the void space, then took out a fairy peach and put it in it, handed it to Su Ju and said, "This is an ancient fairy peach.
It helps with cultivation and has the miraculous effect of restoring youthful appearance.
But princess, your cultivation level is too low to bear the aura of this fairy peach.
Go back and find a wooden needle, poke a hole in it, squeeze a drop of peach juice into a bowl of water, drink it twice in the morning and evening, and once every other day.
After your cultivation level improves, you can increase the amount as appropriate, and I guarantee that you will be young again within a year."
Su Rou quickly refused and said, "This gift is too valuable. I can't accept it. I absolutely cannot accept it. Brother, please put it away quickly."
Zhang Xiaozu asked, "Want to continue to be an eyesore?"
Su Rou's expression darkened when she heard this, and she hesitantly took the Xiantao into her hand.
He Bucai forced a dry smile on his face.
Zhang Xiaozhu said, "Time is ruthless and beauty ages easily. When I last saw my adopted sister Qi Rong as a child, I found that she was also much older. Fortunately, Su De is more affectionate and still takes good care of her. I am afraid that she will be spoiled."
As for arrogance, if you fall out of favor one day and don't know it, then you will suffer."
He Bucai didn't know what he thought of, his face suddenly turned pale, and he broke into a cold sweat.
This chapter has been completed!