fantasy novels Chapter 54 Good Brother
Chapter 54 Good Brother
"Leaving Baoshan County!"
Li Yuan frowned upon hearing the news, but quickly relaxed. At least the person was safe, and... it seemed that he had even been given an important position by the rebels.
"The son becomes a constable, the father becomes a rebel!"
"This matter..."
Li Yuan couldn't help but chuckle to himself as he thought about this.
"By the way, what's the situation in the outer city now?" he asked casually.
Upon hearing this, Huang Si's expression turned serious. "Luckily, we escaped to the inner city!"
"Now, apart from the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled, everyone else in the outer city is building ships."
"Working day and night! I heard that quite a few people have died from exhaustion."
"Not only that!"
"Everyone, before eating, before going to bed at night, and when they get up in the morning, the first thing they do is sing praises to the rebels, and they have to do it."
"Otherwise, you will be severely punished!"
Li Yuan's expression immediately turned strange. He could understand shipbuilding, but the subsequent praise...
The things these rebels are doing seem a bit like a cult, it's really weird!
What's the point of doing this?
"brainwashing?"
He pondered to himself, but upon further reflection, it didn't seem quite right. In this world, strength reigns supreme, and ordinary people are practically subservient; there's no need for such a thing!
"Then why is that?"
"However, the rebels did do one good thing: they opened soup kitchens to help ordinary people. Although the soup was as thin as water, it was better than having nothing to eat."
"So ordinary people are happy to do it too!"
"After all, you get to eat just by singing praises; only a fool wouldn't be happy!"
Huang Si said.
"By the way, did you want a mid-grade cultivation technique last time, brother?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan's eyes lit up suddenly. "Didn't you say that mid-grade cultivation techniques couldn't possibly leak out?"
"That's absolutely right!"
Li Yuan didn't respond; Huang Si wouldn't speak without a reason.
Sure enough, he spoke up the next moment, "We don't have any complete ones, but we can get some incomplete ones, though the price won't be low. As for the results, I can't guarantee them!"
Incomplete!
And it's not guaranteed!
Damn it!
Is this how business is done now?
He stood up, tossed down the silver, and said, "We'll talk about it later!"
.....
"Is your dad really alright?"
Upon returning to Hongshu Lane, Li Yuan immediately informed Wang Xiulan of the news.
At this moment, she was extremely excited. After more than half a year, there was finally news, and most importantly, the person was safe.
"It's alright, and the rebels have even set their sights on us."
"I knew it! My dad's medical skills are so good, he's highly sought after everywhere he goes."
Li Yuan joked.
"Nonsense."
Wang Xiulan rolled her eyes at him. After so long, the depression in her heart had finally been relieved. Her only regret was that she hadn't been able to see his father.
"Auntie, you can rest assured now."
"Just live your life peacefully from now on. I think Uncle Li will be back soon."
Qiu Yun, who was standing to the side, was also happy for her.
During this time, she often saw Wang Xiulan staring blankly at one spot, and she knew that she was worried about Uncle Li. Now it's all right, there's news, and he's alright.
"Okay, okay, okay..."
"Next time we meet, you'll still have to offer a toast."
She and Qiuyun chatted for a long time today.
Originally, she planned to hold a simple event and invite Qiu Tong and his family.
But Qiu Yun refused.
She didn't ask for any official title; she was already content just to be with Li Yuan.
This touched Wang Xiulan deeply, and she felt even more sorry for her, so she truly approved of it.
"Auntie..."
Qiu Yun immediately lowered her head shyly, fiddling with the hem of her clothes in her hands.
.....
The courtyard was filled with laughter today.
Li Jun has become quite familiar with the local children these past few days and has even become their leader.
He relied on the story Li Yuan told him.
Therefore, every day when he came back from playing, his pockets were full of food, all given to him by his "little brothers," so that he would continue to tell them stories the next day.
The relationship between Qiu Yun and Wang Xiulan is no different from that of a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, except that it is a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship without any conflicts.
Wang Xiulan doted on her, and Qiuyun was also filial.
It's fun.
As for Li Yuan, he has been cultivating in his room since he returned. He wants to try to see if he can take the next step with the help of "Brother Hang".
......
It was evening.
Qiu Tong arrived, riding in a carriage.
"Brother Qiu, what's going on?"
Looking at the brand-new bright red quilts and clothes in the carriage... the carriage was completely full.
"It's the dowry from the bride's family."
He only had one younger sister. Although she remarried, as her older brother, he naturally couldn't be stingy. Whatever others had, his sister had to have too.
"elder brother--"
"That's such a waste."
Although Qiu Yun seemed to be blaming her, she was already overwhelmed with emotion and was just short of crying.
"Alright, alright, today is your wedding day."
"No need to mention the rest."
Then he looked at Li Yuan and said, "I don't ask anything of the other brothers, just treat my sister well."
"must!"
Li Yuan nodded heavily; this was a promise between men.
...
dinner.
Today, Qiu Tong sat at the head of the table, Li Yuan and Qiu Yun sat on one side, and Wang Xiulan and Li Jun sat together.
"Drink! Fill it up!"
Qiu Tong was already flushed from drinking, but he didn't stop; he was happy today.
Over the years, the thing he couldn't let go of the most was his younger sister.
Now... she's finally remarried.
Moreover, Li Yuan is quite good; he's also a martial artist, so he can finally rest assured.
"Brother, you'll get drunk if you drink any more."
"I'm drunk, so be it. I'll just sleep here."
Qiu Tong laughed loudly, but then realized a moment later, "It seems there's no place for me here!"
Then he looked at Li Yuan and said, "I've already found a big house for you. I'll take you to see it tomorrow. If you like it, I'll give it to you as your older brother."
"Brother Qiu, didn't you say you've never had time?"
Li Yuan blinked and asked with a smile.
"I just decided on it today, I just decided on it..." Qiu Tong said somewhat guiltily, and accidentally blurted out the truth.
.....
"I have to go on patrol now."
Li Yuan saw that it was already completely dark, and if he didn't leave now, it would be too late.
Qiu Tong was already a little tipsy, but upon hearing the word "patrol," he immediately sobered up considerably. "Yes, yes, don't let things get delayed, go on patrol quickly."
"Um!"
Li Yuan returned to the house to change his clothes.
However, he didn't lift a finger this time; Qiu Yun served him the whole time.
Don't even mention it... this feeling is really great!
"Be careful when you're on patrol. Your aunt, Li Jun, and I are waiting for you at home."
Qiu Yun straightened her collar and gently gave her some instructions.
Don't worry!
Li Yuan stroked her hair. "Wait for me at home. I'll be back early, so you can get up later!"
"knew...."
Qiu Yun blushed instantly, feeling like a newlywed.
The fertile fields, parched for so long, were suddenly blessed with timely rain, and she was moved.
.....
"Slow down!"
Qiu Tong shouted loudly.
"knew!"
......
After a normal token check, Li Yuan arrived at the place from yesterday. He made a unique sound, and a moment later, the six fish he had tamed the day before skimmed across the water, creating ripples.
Under Li Yuan's arrangement, the six fish quickly dispersed.
"That's a bit too little!"
"With a little more taming, it will be fine in time."
"I wonder when the rebels will arrive... to deliver their military merits!"