Free Web NovelUnder the clear blue sky, with the sun shining brightly, a colorful cloud drifted through the morning glow, and Ziyang Prefecture Fu City was reached in an instant.
The newly bought house was in the East City, adjacent to the market, and it was bustling from early morning; vendors walked through the streets and alleys, the shouts from the stalls rose and fell, and the dense population vaguely showed glimpses of the Great Shang Dynasty's capital.
Under the sky bridge, a clapper sounded, and the Storyteller's resonant voice came through. freewёbnoνel.com
“The latest Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Wind and Cloud Rankings are out, and many major events have happened recently!”
“Far away, in the Western Regions Zen sect, the Living Buddha Legacy, Monk Huikong walked with lotus steps; in the Southern Border Black Witch Cult, new strange poisons were refined, and several Lingxi Gate members went missing.
The Sect Leader claimed it was an internal personnel change, with temporary members removed, and no major incidents occurred.”
“In my humble opinion, everyone should avoid Lingxi Gate for now; the geomancy there hasn't been good lately.”
“Getting back to the main topic, let's talk about our Ziyang Prefecture.
Qingyuan Sect is about to become a major sect in Zhen Prefecture, and Han Xianzi and Liqun Sword Hero are about to get engaged; everyone knows this, but I have some insider information, things you don't know...” fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
...The crowd was bustling, and those who were already listening attentively became even more boisterous with their discussions.
“The Buddhist sect has produced many Geniuses recently.
Besides Monk Huikong, there's also Monk Zang Ai, who is said to be a Half-demons but possesses profound Buddhist roots.”
“I previously thought Lingxi Gate would be the leader of the Eastern Barrens, but now that so many members are gone, I'm afraid it will never recover.”
“Lingxi Gate was useless even at its peak; our Qingyuan Sect has Han Xianzi Ying Bing, and Wangqi Xiaobawang Li Mo!”
Upon hearing this, even the casual passersby became excited.
Everyone discussed the rumors they had heard: Li Shaoxia has a great sword, even more powerful than the Celestial Human Divine Sword; Li Shaoxia's hammer can grow larger and shrink smaller... “?”
In the crowd, Gu Xueqin, passing by, narrowed her eyes, finding the son people were talking about both familiar and strange.
My Little Uncle chuckled beside her.
When a child travels far, a mother worries; ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) although her sister didn't say anything, she was still worried at heart, stopping here for a long time to listen while out buying groceries.
Thinking of this, My Little Uncle also felt a bit emotional.
The last time he saw him, Li Mo was still a frail, half-grown child, but in the blink of an eye, he had become a hero famous throughout the Jianghu, and good things were approaching; he was about to get married.
“It's Jianghu rumors, Sister.
Xiao Mo is so famous now, it's normal for people to make up stories.”
“That's true, but why isn't this brat back yet?”
Gu Xueqin carried her vegetable basket, leading her Ying Bing to the market.
“...”
Ying Bing glanced at Huang Donglai, who had changed into a different outfit on the stage.
It seemed... it wasn't entirely made up.
As soon as they entered the market, Madam Gu, who had been in low spirits, brightened up again, leading Ying Bing around the market.
When someone asked who the young woman beside her, comparable to Han Xianzi, was, the mother's lips would curl into a slight smile.
While introducing her, she would also take the opportunity to bargain when the other party was surprised.
Ying Bing grew up in the Li family from a young age, but she had almost never gone out with them.
However, whether she was meeting outsiders or following Madam Gu to buy groceries, she no longer had that cold, Ice Cube face; she was gracefully serene and gentle.
She had even mastered the essence of the Li family's bargaining technique.
After Madam Gu finished bargaining, Han Xianzi would unexpectedly ask for an extra bunch of green onions.
By late morning, the family returned to the house.
Gu Xueqin busied herself with housework, while recounting the rumors she had heard today to Li Dalong.
“Our son will definitely spend less and less time at home in the future; this is not bad either.”
Li Dalong saw his wife's longing and worry, and comforted her: “That brat is not like before; he is a young hero now, and later he will be a great figure.
Which great figure stays at home all day?”
“They all say that while parents are alive, children should not travel far; who doesn't want their children to always be by their side?”
Gu Xueqin sighed softly.
“You weren't like this when he left.”
“That's how sons are; when they're away, you miss them terribly, but when they're always at home, you get annoyed looking at them.”
Sons are like the double-slit experiment.
You miss them when you can't see them, but get a little annoyed when you see them too much.
“What about daughters?”
“Both far and near, they are cherished.”
Ying Bing's eyes were slightly lowered, giving her the appearance of a secluded orchid, as quiet as a virgin, but in her heart, she felt warm, and the tea she drank tasted sweet.
“But Little Ice Cube can't always stay by our side, either.”
Gu Xueqin said, becoming a little melancholic again.
Perhaps, in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, girls of this age are equally sensitive?
At this moment, Li Dalong suddenly asked: “Little Ice Cube, do you prefer a boy or a girl?”
Ying Bing actually narrowed her Phoenix eyes and thought seriously for a moment.
Well, she didn't need to think seriously.
When she heard the question, it was as if two little figures popped up beside her head: one was a little angel-like Ice Cube, and the other was a mischievous and naughty little childish ghost.
Ying Bing was lost in thought, completely unable to make a choice.
“I... quite like both.”
Li Dalong smiled upon hearing this: “My dear wife, Little Ice Cube also likes to have both a son and a daughter, so why are you still afraid that no one will keep us old folks company in the future?”
“That's wonderful; if that's the case, then it's fine if that brat doesn't come back.”
Gu Xueqin's eyes lit up; just thinking about it made her radiant.
“?”
Ying Bing realized that her aunt and uncle seemed to have, imperceptibly, stopped talking about their children.
Because she remembered Xiao Li's three strategies: upper, middle, and lower.
Now it seemed, the upper strategy was indeed the best, and its destructive power against Aunt Gu was exceptionally strong... “Then... should I leave?”
Just then, a familiar voice came from the doorway.
Ying Bing, who usually appeared clear and intelligent but was a bit slow-witted at the moment, turned her head.
When she clearly saw the person, she suddenly looked less intelligent even outwardly.
Xiao Li had appeared at the doorway at some point, with the chubby Elder Qian beside him.
He spread his hands, looking bewildered, as if he hadn't yet gotten on the train.
Perhaps he had never expected that even the 'far fragrance, near stench' rule would fail.
He hadn't even entered the house yet, and he was already unwelcome here?
Damn it, what had Ice Cube been doing these past few days!
