Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 1595: How Cruel

Originally, Rourou was in a good mood after seeing Qin Yu suffer injustice. However, her expression darkened when she saw him rub his nose.

“If you’re here, it certainly won’t be something good. Hurry up and tell me what you want!”

The deep and dark mood of a lady was like the weather in the sixth month, it changed by the second.

She had been in a good mood just now…furthermore, they hadn’t settled their debt from the past!

You…just wait till I get the chance in the future. Right now, I have to bear whatever I can and bear whatever I can’t too.

Qin Yu told Rourou about Lord Chengtian’s visit. “I feel like something is wrong. Is he just going to let us go like that?”

Rourou rolled her eyes and scoffed, “If you are not willing to, you can choose to remain here. But I am not going to wait.”

Qin Yu was mocked badly. If he couldn’t provoke her now, should he avoid her? He stood up and left. Although he did not appear to be ashamed, he left in a hurry as though he was escaping from her.

After he left the yard, he sucked in a long breath of air and sighed. When he interacted with the mysterious being in the past, he had been stubborn and he often gained the upper hand.

However, after it possessed Rourou’s body, the circumstances shifted. Qin Yu was completely crushed and it was hard for him to breathe. Could this be what was known as ‘hugging onto someone and feeling empty’? Somehow, he could not turn the tide!

A manly person reduced to such a state was…people were going to be so jealous!

Qin Yu smiled in satisfaction. With Rourou beside him, he was not afraid of anything. Who would not be satisfied with this level of treatment? However, he was not going to admit it. He was going to a stubborn duck!

For instance, although she did not say much before he was sent away, Qin Yu already received her answer.

Rourou’s attitude itself told him everything – she did not have an opinion on it and that meant they were not threatened.

As such, there was nothing to hesitate about. They ought to go immediately!

……

Two days later, there was a big crisis. Before the crisis dispersed, Third-class Marquis Chongwu was permitted by the king to return to the West Border Army camp.

The news came very suddenly. Up until the residents left, leaving the mansion empty, Big Small King had not regained his senses.

They were gone? However, his next reaction was a celebration. Some other people even shed tears of joy; the jinx was gone.

First, it was the impeachment scandal, then it was the Heaven Inquiry. Before anyone could react, he was awarded the title of marquis.

There was only two days of rest before the Li Family from Parasol County arrived with another matter. Their descendant had been murdered and many in the court were intrigued by the case. A few people were excited to see the ensuing battle and they were waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike as well. They wanted to show Marquis Chongwu the consequences of climbing too high up the ladder!

However, before they could react, they were almost choked to death. The residence of the Li Family in the capital was wrecked and the great Li Family of the Central Desolate Divine Area was dragged in. One of the descendants had his cultivation severed by the king.

As for Marquis Chongwu? He successfully broke through his realm and received the feedback of the incense power. The feedback lasted a long time and a huge amount of incense power was amassed; it broke the records in all ancient history of the empire. Many important court officials of the empire suffered a severe case of jealousy that night.

Nonetheless, those who had not struck were lucky. In the murder case of the Li Family from Parasol County, the people who accused Qin Yu of being the murderer were now regretting it so much, their intestines shrivelled up.

Such a marquis was definitely a jinx that could not be provoked in the eyes of many big and small individuals in the capital.

Now, he had finally left. A simple sigh made these people feel a lot more relieved.

However, the individual who was the most relieved at this moment wasn’t any of the big and small figures in the capital. Instead, it was the old man in the Min Residence.

“Gone, ha ha ha, they are really gone!” Lord Min danced around in joy; he was so happy that he felt like he was going to explode.

Although he had definitely suffered this time, it was a worthy price to pay to stabilize the entire situation.

“Housekeeper!”

Lord Min jumped up and yelled.

A housekeeper who was busy with other things rushed over. He was drenched in sweat and he bowed respectfully, “My Lord, what are your instructions?”

Lord Min waved his hand, “Go, hurry up and call the young master back. Then, instruct everyone to pack their things lightly. We are moving houses!”

“Ah?”

The housekeeper’s eyes bulged wide open and he was stunned.

This…they were doing fine. Why did they have to move? This was an old residence that had been passed down through generations. Was the lord okay?

Lord Min glared at the housekeeper, “What are you staring at? I am very clearheaded. Hurry and pass my orders down! If things are delayed, I will hold you accountable!”

The housekeeper jumped in fright and quickly acknowledged the order. He rushed off in a panic.

The residence had sentimental value as they had lived there for a few thousand years. However, sentiments and feelings were something that could be nurtured in a different location too. They finally sent that lady off after much hardship. Wouldn’t it be a stupid move to continue living here?

Go! They must go! The faster they went the better! The further they went the better!

Lord Min could no longer sit still and he personally went to press the servants to hurry up and pack the house. As neighbors looked on at the family in puzzlement, the family vanished. Some people asked about the issue and the reply given by the residence was that an elder of the clan had fallen gravely ill and they were rushing to visit him.

The West Desolate naturally noticed the movement. However, before the young eunuch showed himself, Lord Min told them that he was afraid of retribution and dismissed him.

Stopping the Min Family from leaving their residence…oh well, this could only be a thought. Unless the West Desolate was ready to rebuild the majority of the capital, they had to remain impartial about this.

Of course, from another angle, it might be a good thing for the Min Family to move away from the capital.

As such, they remained silent, did not stop the Min Family, and did not express their opinion on the matter.

“Daughter, are you ready?”

“Yes, Father!” The lady with two black and long pigtails blinked her eyes in confusion and asked, “But why do we have to move?”

Her face suddenly turned red and her voice sounded like the buzzing of a mosquito, “Father, are you thinking of marrying me off as a concubine to Lord Min? Even if I don’t oppose this, they have already left. We will definitely be mocked for chasing after them!”

The store owner laughed and rubbed his daughter’s head, “Our daughter is blessed and she is very accurate in her assessment of things and people. Don’t worry, before the lord left, he gave me an instruction. I know that he loves the daily breakfast and he has eaten that for a few decades. He would definitely not like it if he had to change places. As such, we are following him to make him happy.”

The young lady was confused and she thought to herself that Lord Min had such a big residence and so many servants. It was even rumored that he owned mountainous heaps of gold and silver. What delicacies would he not be able to get his hands on? Why did he have to miss their small shop? However, her father gave his instructions and she could only nod obediently.

As he watched his daughter pack the last of her things, the store owner sat on a chair and took out some tobacco. His expression turned complicated as he puffed out a whiff of smoke. My foolish daughter, if I was marrying you off to Lord Min, what else would I have to worry about? Even if I die without the chance of being reincarnated, it would be worth it too!

A few moments later, the father and daughter pair hopped onto a carriage. Without alerting anyone, they went down the long alley and left. The next day, their neighbors realized that the shop was not open. After some confusion, they sent men to visit the store owner’s house and found that it was empty. They were still puzzled but they already started shouting, “Lord Min, you idiot. You moved away but why did you have to bring along the shop that has been operating here for decades. What should we do then? How cruel!”

……

The Teleportation Portal zone for the Capital Border was heavily guarded by the Imperial Defense Division. Marqius Chongwu’s journey went smoothly after a check and they were allowed to move ahead by the army.

However, before Qin Yu’s horse carriage entered the Teleportation Portal, they were stopped.

“Marquis, I have been waiting for you.” Eunuch Wei Ming smiled brightly and bowed respectfully.

Many guards at the Teleportation Portal zone were stunned and they looked at the horse carriage with new respect.

Qin Yu pushed open the doors of the carriage and walked down. He cupped his hands together and asked, “Eunuch Wei Ming, is there an imperial order?”

Wei Ming smiled and nodded, “Marquis, you are right. His Majesty stated that the world is unfair. For instance, the group of dead assassins from Huicui Pavilion. His Majesty thought about the people who want you dead in the capital and he cannot be at ease.”

He raised his hand and pointed towards a black carriage stopped a distance away. “There are some elders of the palace in there. His Majesty asks you to bring them along and let them settle any inconveniences for you.”

Qin Yu stared at the black carriage. Even though he could not see the people inside, he could sense the cold aura emanating from it. It felt very familiar.

It was the four Old Four Claws from the Imperial Palace. That’s right, it was them.

One two three four…there were actually four of them this time. It seemed that the West Desolate King paid huge attention to him.

A grateful look crossed Qin Yu’s face and he bowed in the direction of the Imperial Palace to express his thanks to the king. He claimed that he would do his best to continue contributing to the West Desolate.

Wei Ming stepped backwards, “I have completed my task and I won’t delay you on your travels. I wish you a smooth journey, and please continue to contribute to the military.”

“Thank you for your kind words, Eunuch Wei Ming.” Qin Yu smiled as he bowed. He glanced sideways and then jumped back into the carriage.

Hundred Saint was waiting at one side and he smiled as he walked towards Wei Ming. Eunuchs who came to deliver edicts from the Imperial Palace should not return empty-handed. Otherwise, it would reflect badly on him.

Wei Ming rejected him again and again but he eventually received the gift that Hundred Saint claimed was a worthless item from the border. When Wei Ming lowered his head to look at the item, he grinned from ear to ear.

“Marquis, please go ahead. I will bow to you to send you off.” With that, he really bowed respectfully.

The four Old Four Claws and the prince and princesses in the capital did not treat Wei Ming that well. The marquis was looked upon highly upon by the king; what was his future going to look like? Bowing was nothing, it was Wei Ming’s blessing to do so!

Eunuchs of the palace looked like they had high statuses. However, they were men without roots and were the dogs and chickens of the king. To live a comfortable life, they had to make good connections.

As he smiled and stared at the group while they disappeared into the Teleportation Array, Wei Ming did not know the extent of the mistake he had just made.

Unfortunately, he was going to suffer.

……

Rourou frowned as she looked at Qin Yu opposite him. Her face was full of disdain and she snapped, “Why are you in my carriage? Don’t you have somewhere else?”

Qin Yu smiled, “The journey is boring, let’s talk.” He had already hugged onto her leg, however, it was too embarrassing to admit this directly.

Rourou scoffed and closed her eyes to rest. She wore a look that suggested she would be a fool for believing Qin Yu.

In a corner of the carriage wearing her white robe, White Iris stared at Qin Yu.

He smiled and, like Rourou, he closed his eyes and steadied his breathing.

White Iris lowered her head and a cold aura appeared in her eyes. However, she quickly returned to normal.