Chapter 138 Broken Jade (Additional update for leader Chen Zeqing!)
Many people probably don't remember who Hu Shuanzi is. Even Jiang Wang may not have an impression if he hears this name at first glance.
This is how most ordinary people in this world feel about their existence.
When Hu Laogen was still alive, some people might still remember Hu Shuanzi, a simple young man, but after Hu Laogen died, he became even more silent.
It is said that one person can achieve enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Hu Laogen, the former pavilion chief, had no children, so he brought Hu Shuanzi, who was slightly related, into the town hall to find a job as a caretaker.
In fact, Hu Shuanzi also did a lot of things during this period. He maintained order, transported supplies, publicized strategies to prevent and control the plague... in short, he did everything he could.
He also specifically consulted the martial arts guards at the mine (now incorporated into the Qingyang Town Hall) for martial arts training, and practiced hard every day.
Although Jiang Wang gave Dugu a small amount of power, it took her own efforts to truly win it.
Hu Shuanzi was the most resolute executor of any order given by Dugu Xiao. Initially, it was under his leadership that others slowly began to recognize Dugu Xiao's command.
But that's all. No matter how much he wants to do, his strength is limited.
He was naturally the first to notice the change in Dugu's mood.
Intentionally or unintentionally, he walked in front of Dugu Xiao several times before finally summoning the courage to say: "Xiao Xiao is very happy today?"
Dugu Xiao raised his head and smiled at him: "Yes, Brother Shuanzi."
That's it. I didn't explain why I was happy, nor did I mean to share my happiness with him.
Of course she knew Shuanzi's thoughts, but what needed to be said had already been made clear.
In a world where extraordinary powers prevail, ordinary people have no future.
She used to think that she also had no future.
Therefore, I have to work hard to keep up with Jiang Wang and do my best to express my own value, all because of the lack of security and the anxiety of being precarious.
She was afraid that if she slowed down a little, she would be abandoned without hesitation and fall back into that gray world.
And now, with Jiang Wang's promise, she has even begun to look forward to the future too much.
In that colorful world, there would naturally be no beards.
She was willing to be a little closer to Hu Shuanzi, just to express his gratitude, and to use this attitude to make others respect Hu Shuanzi more. This was a reciprocal reward in her opinion.
There is no need for more, and there is no need for less.
Seeing that Dugu Xiao had no intention of saying more, Hu Shuanzi laughed twice: "Then you are busy."
For him, this smile is enough.
In fact, Dugu Xiao seldom smiles. Most of the time she keeps a cold face, which makes her look more mature despite her slightly immature appearance.
Others may not know, or may not care.
But he knows, he cares.
Walking out of the town hall, crossing the yard, and walking past Qiang Qian, who was sunbathing on a deck chair, the hard work he had done some time ago seemed like a reflection of a dying person. After the plague was under control, the person quickly returned to his old ways. He could sit and never stand.
I can lie down but never sit down.
"It's useless." Hu Shuanzi suddenly said this as he walked by.
Hu Shuanzi did not dare to be negligent, so he stopped and turned around, asking respectfully: "Master Xiang, do you want to talk to me?"
He moved forward without even raising his eyelids, but obviously there was no second person here: "Give up, you are not in the same world, and you can't reach it even if you stand on tiptoe. It was like this before, and it will be even more like this in the future."
Hu Shuanzi probably understood, but he didn't speak.
"The road is long and long..." Qian Qian sighed: "Shuanzi, it's better not to go."
"I don't know whether the road is long or far away, Mr. Xiang." Shuanzi said with his characteristic seriousness: "I just have a look, it's fine."
The skylight is really good, making the world feel bright.
"Now that you've made up your mind, work hard. I'm talking about real hard work, not just walking around like a headless fly like you are now."
Lying forward, I opened my eyes and looked at the cloudless sky. I had a vague illusion that the whole sky was about to collapse. "When you really work hard, you will understand... hard work is useless."
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"Okay, Mr. Xiang."
Hu Shuanzi seemed to understand, but in fact he left inexplicably.
Everyone sees the world differently.
Xiang Qian could bask in the sun leisurely, but Hu Shuanzi only felt... it was really hot.
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Hengyang County is the first of the three counties of Yang Kingdom, and the capital of the country naturally falls in this county.
The capital of Yang State was named "Zhaoheng". The earliest name was "Tianxiong". It was changed to "Zhaoheng" after surrendering to Qi State. That was also many years ago.
At this time, in the palace in Zhaoheng City, an ordinary-looking young man was sitting in a side hall waiting.
Not only does he have an ordinary appearance, he also has an ordinary temperament. Even though he is dressed luxuriously at the moment, he still looks a bit nondescript. In short, he does not show nobility.
If Jiang Wang were here, he would be able to recognize him. It is A Ce, the self-proclaimed number one killer in the Eastern Region, whom he met at Tianxialou in Cangfeng City.
Being able to hang the signboard of the killer organization in a grand manner in a big city and make it more lively than an ordinary restaurant, Tianxialou is naturally not too simple. At least it has some official connections in the local area.
But I'm afraid Jiang Wang couldn't imagine that this A Ce could be so simple that he could enter and leave the palace at will.
He is actually the fifth son and the youngest son of the current king of Yang Kingdom. His surname is Yang and his given name is Xuance.
It is said that "the heavenly family loves the eldest son, and the common people love the youngest son."
I don't know if it makes sense, but anyway, Yang Xuance is extremely unpopular.
The Yang Kingdom was so big in total, and when he was born, most of what should be shared and occupied were occupied by his brothers. He couldn't even get a share of the leftovers, so he simply gave up the idea of a palace.
It's okay to be an idle prince, but he also went to create some kind of killer organization, proclaimed himself the number one killer in the East, paid a bunch of idle people to hang out in the organization all day long, and pretended that business was good, but actually he was always there.
Lose money.
Just such a little prince, his actions are not pleasing to the eye, his appearance is not pleasing to the eye, and his background is even more unpleasant.
His mother was just a humble palace maid. His birth was just a drunken act of the great monarch.
That poor palace maid died inexplicably after giving birth to Yang Xuance. There is still no explanation.
Some said it was because the Queen Mother, who was still alive at the time, was unhappy, others said it was the Queen... I couldn't tell, I couldn't make sense.
All in all, it's a mess.
He opened the letter Jiang Wang left behind and read it without hesitation. Tianxialou was not a trustworthy place anyway.
It was just an interesting thing at first, but after reading it, he came to Zhaoheng City immediately.
No matter how many times he was scolded for being ignorant, he could still understand how terrible the plague that was ravaging the Yang Kingdom this time was. If the White Bone Road had follow-up actions, the Yang Kingdom would not be too vigilant.
He doesn't like Zhaoheng City, not at all. Whether it's the streets here or the air here, there is a kind of indifference that makes him suffocated. So he would rather hide in Cangfeng City and run his unsuccessful killer business.
Business.
But no matter what, his home is still here. He was born here and grew up here.
What I didn't expect was that after finally returning to the palace, I drank a cup of tea for several hours, refilling it and getting cold again, but I didn't even see my father's face.
Your Majesty is really busy! Yang Xuance thought boredly.
The prince can go to see the king at any time. He is also a son. If he wants to see the king, he has to report three times and five times.
I had the intention to leave here, but thinking about that letter...
"How long do I have to wait?" He couldn't help but knock on the cup.
The little eunuch who was waiting on the side lowered his eyebrows and said submissively: "Slave... I really don't know..."
"Then what do you know?"
"This slave is guilty and deserves to die." The little eunuch panicked and knelt down to beg for mercy.
"Let's talk about it, that's all." Yang Xuance was indeed a little angry, but he held it back after all: "I won't make it difficult for you. Ask Eunuch Liu, how long will my father be busy? I have business matters.
Find his old man!"
The little eunuch hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "I will ask you now."
Once he left, he never came back.
Tea, tea, tea, the tea is cool before people leave.
He is from the Tian family! Is he some kind of poor relative who is trying to seduce a noble person?
Even though Yang Xuance had long been used to being ignored, being ignored to this extent and being ignored so completely was still unbearable for him.
Don’t fight or rob. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need to show even the most basic respect!
He simply stood up, ignoring the prohibitions and the obstruction of the palace maids, and walked out of the side hall, with his long sleeves fluttering, and walked directly to the Yangxin Hall where the Yangguo King handled political affairs.
Let’s see who dares to stop him! He sneered in his heart.
Just outside the Yangxin Hall, a kind-hearted old man appeared quietly in front of him.
"Where are you coming from, Your Highness?"
This person was none other than Liu Huai, the eunuch Bingbi, who had always been most trusted by the king and was always at his side.
Even the crown prince of Yang Kingdom would not dare to neglect this person.
Seeing that it was him, Yang Xuance could only restrain himself no matter how angry he was: "Come and see my father."
After that, he added humiliatedly: "It's business!"
"I see..." Liu Huai seemed to have just learned about this, and said with an enthusiastic smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Your Highness."
"Why bother working so hard for national affairs?" Yang Xuance dealt with the situation and reminded: "Can father be in the palace at this time?"
"Ah, Your Majesty is here."
"Then please go and report it to my father-in-law," Yang Xuance said.
"This is a difficult autumn for the country, and His Majesty has many things to deal with every day. I will convey it to His Majesty after he has finished this period of work."
Liu Huai said respectfully: "The sun is scorching hot. Your Highness, why don't you go have another cup of tea."
Tea…it’s tea drinking again.
Waiting again.
This face is full of respect, and the heart is full of contempt.
"Snapped!"
Yang Xuance finally couldn't hold it any longer, tore off the jade ornaments from his waist and smashed them to pieces in front of this person on the spot.
He shouted sternly: "Liu Huai! Do you want to prevent the Tian family's father and son from meeting each other and isolate the Yang family's human relations?"
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ps: Although leader Chen said that the reward is not to urge the update, but just like it, the author has to show it anyway. He can't bear it in the third update, and he has to squeeze it out no matter what in the first update. Compare yourself~