The astrologer sneered, "My brother also has the blood of the Astrologer Family, how did you treat him?"
"But this is the ancestral commandnt!" the old man called out helplessly.
The astrologer waved his hand, "Stop talking about this. The urgent matter is to heal His Majesty. Do you have His Majesty in mind at all?"
The old man dared not say more and hurriedly stepped aside.
Bai Ruozhu offered the Dragon-seeking Grass, saluted the Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, please wait for Elder Xu Chen to make arrangents first. I will leave the palace now. I will co to see you when you’re feeling better."
"Oh, alright."
After Bai Ruozhu had left, the Emperor sent away the old man from the Astrologer Family and then asked the astrologer.
"What’s wrong with Ruozhu? She doesn’t seem to want to talk to ?" Perhaps it was due to pregnancy, the Emperor was sowhat sensitive.
The astrologer sighed, "She’s in a bad mood. One of her friends sacrificed himself to save all of us."
The Emperor wiped the corner of his eyes with sentint, "Having such a friend is truly rare; no wonder she’s so unhappy."
On the other side, Gao Zhou and Chushuang were in high spirits. After being separated for more than twenty years, they were now inseparable, almost like conjoined twins.
Gao Zhou took Chushuang to try so Fusang specialty snacks and soon brought her to the Tangfen Restaurant.
Fusang’s food is just so-so; Zhongyuan’s cuisine has more flavor.
Gong Feng greeted them warmly upon seeing them and said he’d visit Bai Ruozhu and the others after finishing his tasks. Gao Zhou saw Gong Feng busy in the kitchen again and whispered, "You wouldn’t think he’s a Dream Demon, would you?"
"Ah?" Chushuang was sowhat surprised, "I really didn’t see it. I just thought this young lad looks good, why would he want to stay in the kitchen?"
Gao Zhou snorted, "How is he good-looking? Compared to when I was young?"
Chushuang blushed and whispered, "In my heart, you’re the most handso."
Gao Zhou instantly felt like he was drinking honey; his eyes almost disappeared with his smile.
From a distance at the street corner, a man and a woman were secretly observing them. The woman softly asked, "They’re back. Aren’t you afraid?"
The man sneered, "They’re bound to return to Zhongyuan sooner or later."
The woman looked at Chushuang with bright eyes, "I don’t care about others; I want that woman. The power she’s emanating is potent. If I devour her, my strength will significantly improve."
"Don’t act rashly; let make arrangents for you," the man said.
"You’re the one who cares about the most," the woman chuckled.
Bai Ruozhu and the others were still staying at the posthouse. After leaving the palace, she returned to their residence, where Sibao imdiately ca forward to tease her. Despite his childish nature, upon seeing her in a bad mood, he tried to make her laugh.
Not long after, Gong Feng ca to pay his respects. Bai Ruozhu inquired about the situation at Tangfen Restaurant and found that Gong Feng was doing better than she had expected, happily praising him.
"The people at the store say I can save money to buy a yard, then get married soon since I’m not young anymore," Gong Feng said with a silly smile. "But I don’t know what kind of wife I should marry; what do you think, Master?"
He really doesn’t rember Yanzhi at all. She felt sorry for Yanzhi, but isn’t this precisely what Yanzhi hoped for?
"You should follow your own heart; I’m not able to offer any advice." She tugged at Sibao, "This is the Little Demon I rescued on the road. Let it work at the restaurant with you. We’re bound to return to Zhongyuan sooner or later. It can’t easily go to Zhongyuan; you should take care of it afterward."
Sibao imdiately got anxious, "You’re able to take them with you; why can’t I?"
"You’re a Fusang demon. It would be difficult to travel to Zhongyuan. What if you can’t adapt to the environnt?" Bai Ruozhu winked at him, "Plus, I trust you. I can rest assured with you and Gong Feng running the store together. Gong Feng is honest and easily deceived, so you have to help look after him."
Gong Feng chuckled, showing a mouthful of white teeth. Sibao suddenly felt it glaring and looked up at Gong Feng, asking, "Are you a male Dream Demon?"
"Yes," Gong Feng nodded.
"Why did you choose to be male? Dream Demons can choose their gender when they mature, but once chosen, it can’t be changed."
Gong Feng felt a bit confused, "I don’t rember. It was probably because of soone."
Sibao pouted, "Hmph, male Dream Demons are so ugly. I definitely don’t want to be a male demon!"
A buzz went through Gong Feng’s head. He felt like he’d heard those words sowhere before. Where was it?
Bai Ruozhu’s mood remained low; she didn’t notice Gong Feng’s unusual behavior. She patted Sibao’s head and said, "Stay with Gong Feng for now, and don’t be mischievous. You two are of the sa kind and can keep each other company."
"In the beginning, he was so ugly," Sibao said grudgingly.
Bai Ruozhu looked at Gong Feng. A pretty handso man he was; how ugly was he? Where did Sibao’s aesthetic standards co from?
"Is Achun ugly?" she asked.
Sibao pouted, "I’ll tell you, but you can’t get mad."
Alright, the answer is pretty clear.
"Where I was born, everyone was very brawny; how could these skinny fellows look good?" Sibao grumbled.
Alright, this kid must have been born in a place full of brutes; let’s just say she didn’t say anything.
Sibao still left with Gong Feng. Being too young, Gong Feng feared he might get lost, so he took the initiative to hold his hand. She looked disgusted but quickly changed her expression and ultimately didn’t shake off Gong Feng’s hand.
Jiang Yichun wrapped her waist, "After resting for a few days, we can go back to see Dengdeng and the others."
He knew she missed the children; she turned around and hugged him back, "Achun, I’m sorry."
Her voice was already choked up, yet he suddenly bent down to block his mouth, swallowing the words and tears.
After a kiss, he held her in his arms and whispered, "You don’t need to apologize to . I understand you and feel for you."
"I’ve worried you." Bai Ruozhu’s voice was hoarse. She couldn’t help but want to cry again; recently, her tears had been flowing too much.
"Don’t overthink. He is from the Jiuli Clan; perhaps when we go back, we can find a way to save him," Jiang Yichun said.
Yes, saving his remaining soul from dispersing would be good.
Thinking like this, Bai Ruozhu felt a lot better, wishing to return to Zhongyuan imdiately.
Outside, Jianqi announced a visitor; Yaxi and the others had co to visit Bai Ruozhu.
Bai Ruozhu’s mood improved a lot. She told Jiang Yichun, "I’m going to et the girls; you should also take care of the supplies we’ll need for our return, so we can get ho soon."
Jiang Yichun smiled, "Leave it to ."
Yaxi, Fangzi, and Miao Zi all ca. As soon as they saw Bai Ruozhu, they bombarded her with questions. Bai Ruozhu didn’t ntion the dangers on the road, only shared so amusing stories, making them laugh to the point of almost falling over, regretting not being able to go overseas and experience it themselves.
"It’s said that reading ten thousand books is no better than traveling ten thousand miles. It’s a pity I’m born a daughter. Otherwise, I’d have to follow Ruozhu around," Fangzi lanted.
Yaxi laughed, "Sister Ruozhu is also born a daughter, yet she has traveled ten thousand miles!"
"That’s because she’s capable. If it were us, even self-preservation would be a problem, and Sister Ruozhu also married a good man!" Fangzi said with a smile.
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