CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 56: WEI QINGZHU’S PECULIAR LOGIC

Wei Qingzhu gently picked up her chopsticks, her lively eyes looking around, observing each face around the table.

She now has a rough understanding of her surroundings.

It turns out this place is called Xufu Town, and she is situated within the Wei family of Xufu Town.

Elder Brother Wei is referred to as Sanlang by the people of Xufu Town.

"Is he called Wei Sanlang by others?"

"Elder Brother Wei’s cultivation is exceptionally powerful and unfathomable."

"Yet he can choose to live peacefully with these non-cultivators without resorting to force."

"Just how elevated is Elder Brother Wei’s state of mind?"

The people around are completely unaware of Elder Brother Wei’s terrifying power, which makes his ability to conceal his cultivation quite extraordinary!

The peaceful state of mind he possesses is something I cannot compare to at this moment.

Truly worthy of being called Elder Brother Wei!

As for the coalition?

Wei Qingzhu looked down at the single grain of rice in her bowl and chopsticks, pondering for a moment. What does the coalition do?

Is it the traditional family business?

But it seems different, like a coalition of many families?

And with so many families, there are bound to be those with differing interests, so why form an alliance with other families?

If there are enemies, just eliminate them.

There are five other families in Xufu Town. With Elder Brother Wei’s strength, exterminating them would be easy.

Why share with them? It’s bewildering but impressive.

Continue pondering.

Is Elder Brother Wei not only the third young master of the Wei family but also the leader of the coalition?

Holding dual roles like this and still being a formidable cultivator.

He previously said he had no cultivation, which must be humility.

Her gaze moved away from the rice grain.

Wei Qingzhu gently swallowed a mouthful of rice, bewilderedly watching Yuchi feeding little Ximo meat.

Yuchi’s face bore a quite doting expression along with a knowing look that conveyed, "Uncle knows you’re very hungry."

"A person with such great strength, living peacefully in this tranquil Xufu Town."

"It’s really as I suspected, a hidden master living among the common folk."

"No wonder Elder Brother Wei didn’t agree to my request last night; has he truly reached such an exalted level?"

It’s astonishing, leaving one speechless.

I must perform well so that in a year, I can officially become his disciple.

With that, I can seize the opportunity to avenge past humiliations!

"Understood!"

"Elder Brother Wei, please have some vegetables." Determined, she placed a piece of braised pork into Yuchi’s bowl.

Her face, as beautiful as a shy flower or the moon, was full of resolve!

"Haven’t seen you in a few years, Qingzhu has become more sensible," Yuchi laughed.

He leaned his head closer to little Ximo, "Let’s eat in Sister Qingzhu’s arms. How about letting Uncle have a bite too?"

Little Ximo readily agreed.

She scrambled into Wei Qingzhu’s embrace eagerly, leaving Wei Qingzhu utterly surprised.

Am I becoming a mother? Is Elder Brother Wei acknowledging me?

Is this a test to see if I can handle children?

I must work hard on this!

Take care of ten kids!

Her lips trembled as Yuchi immediately read Wei Qingzhu’s thoughts, shaking his head with a sigh, "Girl, you’re overthinking..."

But when he actually saw Wei Qingzhu holding little Ximo, he felt relieved.

At least she seemed a bit more normal than yesterday.

Little Ximo nestled in Wei Qingzhu’s soft body, finally exhaling a sigh of relief. Everything about Uncle was good, except he liked making her eat a lot of meat.

Was it supposed to help her grow taller?

But she just wanted to eat candied haws and mung bean cakes.

Now it’s better! Finally, she could be in the arms of a relatively unfamiliar sister, not having to eat anything!

Truly wonderful!

But...

Wei Qingzhu had completely copied Yuchi’s actions, placing a piece of braised meat right in the bowl, "Come, Ximo, eat."

"Is one piece enough?"

"Have a big piece."

...

The next morning.

Yuchi woke up, turned his head to see outside the window; through the oiled paper, he could see the white light of dawn.

The happy time of idling had disappeared; he still had to go to the yamen to see the people from the Celestial Capital Department, imagining having to smile obsequiously at others.

He sighed and lamented, "Making money is hard, and shit is hard to eat."

But for the Ascension Gate, for Qinghan, Feiling, for the Wei Mansion, and for myself.

Just do it.

"I hope the people from the Celestial Capital Department are normal."

Propping himself up with his arms, his fingers touched something surprisingly springy.

Turning his head, he saw his hand pressing on Wei Qingzhu’s head, having already pushed her head into the pillow.

I thought I had pressed on something I shouldn’t have.

What a pity.

No way!

That’s not the main point!

Yuchi, who couldn’t get used to the hard pillow, never expected this girl to be next to him at all!

Was it yesterday?!

Last night, this girl Wei Qingzhu came over to brew tea, specifically coming to check if there was water in the kettle.

That was a thoughtful gesture.

To prevent Yuchi from being thirsty at night without finding any water.

"So after delivering the water, she actually never left!"

"Oh no!"

What to do about this?

"Brother Wei, good morning."

The girl, rubbing her sleepy eyes, sat gracefully on the bed.

The silk bedding slipped off her fragrant shoulder, her delicate collarbones charmingly pink, and snow-white skin dazzling.

Her lazy calves barely visible, curled kneeling on the bed, forming a morning salute.

"Ah!"

"Qingzhu, you!" Yuchi fearfully rose up.

"Brother Wei?"

She looked curiously at Yuchi’s surprised expression, "Qingzhu came to attend, was there any abruptness?"

Around ten years old, her mother started teaching by example, accompanying her at night, while sharing some matters between men and women.

In Yuchi’s perception, Wei Qingzhu’s education on that aspect was quite early.

This was a good thing, as being secretive could just drag on.

So clearly, Wei Qingzhu knew what she ought to do.

Which was to follow her mother’s words, using her warmest places to melt a man’s firm heart.

Logically, such actions were unproblematic, but why would Brother Wei have such a shocked expression?

Could it be she hadn’t eaten enough and was too small?

Not small at all.

A glance down, even if she couldn’t match the astonishing young woman called Wei Yuan, she was still quite alright.

Or was she frail? Weak bodied?

Perhaps she needed some pigeon broth for nourishment, then it would work?

"Dear heavens."

"What is this logic running through your mind?" Yuchi rolled his eyes, laughing and crying.

Indeed, she was a true worldly-wise woman, handling such matters with calmness.

Please don’t.

Affectionless, such matters lose their thrill, giving off an animalistic vibe instead.

I’m certainly not Yuchi the King.

Just as Yuchi was about to say something, a silhouette appeared outside the door.

Standing at the doorway, Xun Xian held several buns, "Yuchi, hurry up to the office."

"I’ve already informed them in advance, the Celestial Capital Department’s waiting for you to have breakfast."

"Ah, I’m coming right away."

Cold sweat poured down Yuchi’s forehead.

Heavens, if Xun Xian discovered this scene, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn’t wash him clean.

Who knew his heroic and wise image might collapse beyond salvage?

"Then you hurry up."

Xun Xian lazily spoke, sitting by herself at the courtyard’s small stone table, eating buns.

She disliked the government’s meals, and the advisor had always said it’s fine to eat at the Wei Family, the Wei Family wasn’t short on money.

If she didn’t eat it, it would go to waste.

After the buns were nearly finished off, Yuchi walked out dressed calmly.

"I’m ready, let’s go." Yuchi lightly flicked his sleeves, pretending to be calm.

"Yes, the people from the Celestial Capital Department are eager to see you, you’re quite a famous person."

"They couldn’t believe you managed to become a president at such a young age."

"They even brought you a gift..."

"..." Xun Xian.

"?" Yuchi.

"...!" Xun Xian.

"--?" Yuchi.

"... Who is that?!"

In the middle of speaking, Xun Xian suddenly pointed towards the doorway, startled.

Behind the threshold stood a girl gently pressing her chest wearing a white dress.

The girl’s three thousand qingsi scattered over her pure shoulders, radiant under the morning sun, exceptionally beautiful.

Her pink lips had a slight pale hue, her eyes full of affection and pity.

In the clear eyes’ emotions, a trace of respect was even visible!

Respect?

Respect for such matters?

"Wei Qingzhu?!"

Xun Xian’s head shook, shocked for an entire year, "Yuchi, you even didn’t spare your own sister!"

"You are really something else!"