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Twenty thousand taels of silver was not a small amount. Wen Zixia and Li Yishu did not dare to delay; after purchasing the items specified by Li Zhoule, they hurried back to the village. When Li Zhoule received the stack of banknotes handed to her by Wen Zixia, she was momentarily stunned.
"Twenty thousand taels is just the initial amount, Sun Shopkeeper. Once he presents the music box to Jiang Young Master, Jiang Young Master will set the final price and give us the remaining silver," Wen Zixia explained.
Li Zhoule, still in a daze, said, "Brother Wen, hit me."
Wen Zixia did not follow Li Zhoule's request but gently held her hand. "You are not dreaming."
Taking a deep breath, Li Zhoule continued, "Brother Wen, I plan to go pay respects at my parents' grave later. You all should come with us."
"Alright," Wen Zixia agreed. "I’ll bring Ziyu and Zi Jue along to pay respects to our parents as well."
………………
Sun Shopkeeper cautiously presented the package containing the music box in front of Jiang Young Master. Jiang Young Master raised an eyebrow. "Did the Li Family really find something better than a lighter and hairpin?"
With a smile that barely concealed his excitement, Sun Shopkeeper replied, "Young Master, this is a treasure—a truly unique treasure."
Receiving such praise from Sun Shopkeeper heightened Jiang Young Master's anticipation as he reached out to unwrap the package. He too was captivated by the music box.
"Sun Shopkeeper, you did well. Go to the accounts room and collect a reward of one thousand taels of silver for yourself."
Sun Shopkeeper was overjoyed. "Thank you, Young Master."
Jiang Young Master cherished the music box immensely, reluctant to part with it. However, he remained rational.
"Take an additional thirty thousand taels and give it to the Li Family."
"Yes," the Sun Shopkeeper quickly replied. Thirty thousand taels of silver! He felt that given the preciousness of the music box, even if he were to pay an additional thirty thousand taels, it would still be worth it. But that was a significant amount; even Zhao Boss, the third richest man in the county, probably didn't have that much wealth.
"Li Family..." Jiang Young Master murmured. "There is a Roving General from the Li Family in Triumph's army, supposedly from Jingyang County. I wonder if there's any connection to this Li Family?"
...
At the Border, Elder Brother Li, along with Yue Yunfei and the soldiers from Aoyama Village, had already made their preparations. They were set to accompany Prince Qirui to the capital for rewards and honors. Marshal remained at the Border and could not leave until the emperor dispatched someone to take over his duties. Only then would he return with the remaining troops. Elder Brother Li and those with significant contributions would be led by Prince Qirui to enter the capital first. Geng Shi'an followed Elder Brother Li; although he did not fight on the battlefield, his contributions were undeniable. His keen eye for talent and insistence on using Elder Brother Li's Wound Dressing Method had minimized the death rate among soldiers. In previous battles, many injured soldiers had died, accounting for at least forty percent of military losses. However, Geng Shi'an's methods reduced that rate to just ten percent, preserving much of the army's fighting strength. Both military officers and the emperor in the capital were very pleased with Geng Shi'an's achievements.
"Finally able to go home," Yue Yunfei said, gazing back at the military camp where he had lived for five years. His feelings were more about joy at returning home than anything else.
Elder Brother Li and Geng Shi'an glared at him with envy. Yue Yunfei's family was in the capital; naturally, he could return home as soon as he arrived. Although his ancestral home was in Anxi, his father served as an official in the capital, and his mother and several sisters lived there as well. Only his grandparents chose not to leave their hometown and stayed with his second uncle in Anxi. However, both Elder Brother Li and Geng Shi'an did not have homes in the capital and would not be able to return home immediately after arriving. Geng Shi'an was slightly better off than Elder Brother Li; as a Military Doctor, he could return home after receiving his reward since his family lived not far from the capital. In contrast, it would be very difficult for Elder Brother Li to take leave as a military leader. By the time he could request a long leave to go home, at least half a year would have passed.
Yue Yunfei shrank his neck and said, "Don't glare at me like that. Well, at most I'll invite you both over to my house as guests—food and lodging included."
"Not impressive," Geng Shi'an snorted and turned to Elder Brother Li. "Wei Feng, you must come visit my house when you have time off. My father has wanted to meet you for a long time."
Geng Shi'an's father was a well-respected old doctor who had once been an Imperial Physician in the Royal Medical Institute but had to leave due to some palace affairs that implicated him. Despite this setback, his medical skills were exceptional; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to teach Geng Shi'an such remarkable techniques. Geng Shi'an had previously written home about the first aid knowledge Elder Brother Li taught him and how to brew alcohol, which astonished Geng Fu—he had long wanted to meet Elder Brother Li.
"Alright, I will definitely visit your father," Elder Brother Li replied with a smile.
Yue Yunfei interjected, "Hey! My father wants to meet you too! How can you not come to my house?"
Elder Brother Li responded with a classic modern phrase: "Heh heh."
Although Yue Yunfei did not understand the profound meaning behind "heh heh," he still felt somewhat confused: "What does that mean? Are you going or not?"
"Elder Brother Li" and "Geng Shi'an" simultaneously chuckled, "Heh heh."
"Yue Yunfei" was exasperated. "If you keep chuckling, I'll take action."
"Who are you going to fight?" A melodious female voice came from behind. Everyone turned to see "Mo Yan, the Princess" riding her beloved horse, trotting over.
"Yue Yunfei" snorted. "How did you get here? As a young lady of a prominent family, shouldn't you be sitting quietly in the carriage? What’s with riding in front of a bunch of men?"
"Mo Yan, the Princess" was furious. "You're asking for a beating."
With that, she swung her whip at him. "Yue Yunfei" quickly urged his horse to dodge, but "Mo Yan, the Princess" struck again with determination. "Elder Brother Li" and "Geng Shi'an" spurred their horses to distance themselves from the two who were playfully fighting.
"Geng Shi'an" withdrew his gaze and clicked his tongue. "Those two are something else; every time they meet, it's either a fight or a ruckus."
"Elder Brother Li" laughed. "That's what they call 'not being enemies means not meeting.'"
"Geng Shi'an" shot him a sideways glance. "You act like you have experience. Come on, confess—do you have your own rival like 'Yue Yunfei' does?"
A nostalgic glint flashed in "Elder Brother Li's" eyes as a happy smile spread across his face. "Yes, not just a rival; she's the one I love most."
"Geng Shi'an's" expression changed instantly. He had been thinking about introducing his sister to "Elder Brother Li," only to find out that he already had someone special in his heart. Well, there went his father's plans too.
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"The winds and sands stretch across the vast expanse of Xuancha, shattering myths that have remained unchanged for millennia—a deadly ambush howling through the skies. One side thirsts for blood while the other seeks transcendence, step by step breaking through obsessions; how can one explain…"
The music from "Floating Punishment" played from the phone as Hanno hurriedly answered the call. Yang Yun's voice came through, "Hanno, something came up last minute, so I won't be going to Feng Yi Mountain Park. You and Liu Zhaoren go ahead. Call me later when you arrive, and we can have dinner together."
"Why aren't you going again? I thought it was all set," Hanno replied, a hint of displeasure in her tone. She didn't want to face Liu Zhaoren alone.
"Sister, it's an unexpected situation," Yang Yun said, sensing Hanno's mood. After a moment, she asked, "You don't want to go out with Liu Zhaoren alone? Do you know he likes you?"
Hanno was taken aback. "You... you know?"
Yang Yun sighed. "I've been classmates with both of you for three years and friends for ten; how could I not notice? That guy liked you back in high school, but then Ma Yanli got involved. I felt he owed you something and didn't pursue it further. I didn't expect that after all these years, he divorced Ma Yanli and wants to chase after you now."
"..." Hanno fell silent.
"Hey, Hanno, are you still there?" Yang Yun asked.
"I'm here," Hanno replied weakly.
"Do you really not like him? Aren't you going to give him a chance?"
Hanno sighed again. "I liked him in high school, but when he married Ma Yanli, I moved on. Now there's someone else in my heart; I can't accept him anymore."
Yang Yun had heard about Wei Feng and could only sigh in response. "I'll finish my business as soon as possible and come find you both. Just handle things for now."
It was a pity for Hanno and Liu Zhaoren; she had originally had high hopes for them.
Hanno sighed once more. "You take care."
With a heavy heart, Hanno walked towards the place he had agreed to meet Liu Zhaoren. Upon arriving, he not only saw Liu Zhaoren but also Lansiya. Lansiya was happily chatting with Liu Zhaoren. As soon as she noticed Hanno approaching, she immediately put away her smile.
"Lansiya, it's you."
Lansiya huffed, "So what if it is? Is it wrong for me to chat with Liu Zhaoren?"
"We're all old classmates; what's wrong with that?" Hanno replied with a smile. "We're going to Feng Yi Mountain Park for a hike. Do you want to join us?"
Hanno expected Lansiya to refuse, but to his surprise, she agreed!
Hanno: "..."
Although he was speechless, he felt quite happy. This way, he wouldn't have to face Liu Zhaoren alone.
Lansiya was indeed very supportive; throughout the trip, she kept talking to Liu Zhaoren, leaving Hanno on the sidelines. He didn't feel the slightest bit unhappy; he had never found Lansiya as adorable as she was today—what a good person!
Feng Yi Mountain Park was located in the suburbs of D City, featuring both mountains and water—six parts mountain and four parts water, where the mountains embraced the waters in an elegant and pleasant setting. It not only possessed the expansive beauty of vast waters and refreshing air but also the tranquil beauty of lush forests and fragrant flowers. Additionally, it showcased the picturesque beauty of harmonious landscapes and rich cultural heritage, combined with natural colors and refined elegance. It was a favorite spot for relaxation and recreation among the people of D City.
Feng Yi Mountain Park encompassed three mountains and two lakes; climbing was quite a physical activity. Liu Zhaoren looked at Lansiya's high heels and suggested, "How about you feed the koi by the pond at the foot of the mountain while Hanno and I climb? We'll find you after we come down."
He had long wanted to shake off Lansiya like a stubborn gum, but unfortunately, his wish did not come true. Lansiya pointed at a sightseeing bus that had just passed by them: "We can take the bus!"
Liu Zhaoren: "..."
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