Ink Lotus Pavilion, fifth floor.
Pei Yuenan was calculating this month’s accounts.
"This month, we spent 8,020 taels of silver, and the inco was 15,151 taels of silver, so the net profit is... that’s..."
She fiddled with the abacus beads in her hand.
"7,131 taels!"
"Husband!"
Pei Yuenan put down the abacus beads in her hand and flung herself into his arms.
She playfully complained, "You ca without calling !"
Chen Xuan gently kissed her on the forehead, "Hehe, I saw you were busy with accounts, so I didn’t want to disturb you."
"You’ve worked hard!"
"It’s not hard at all; I actually enjoy it. By the way, are you hungry? Today we got hold of several top-quality silver cod fish. They’re specially raised, and I saved one just for you. I’ll have soone prepare it for you to taste now!"
"Great, let’s eat together!"
Chen Xuan affectionately stroked her face.
Among the won in the household, it’s Su Wanqiu and Pei Yuenan who are the most thoughtful.
They always put him first, thinking of him whenever there’s sothing good, or sothing delicious.
...
About half an hour later, a maid from Ink Lotus Pavilion walked in with a steaming big platter.
Once it was respectfully set down.
Pei Yuenan brought out a pot of wine, "This is an excellent tonic made with great dicinal herbs. It’s highly beneficial. Now that there are four won at ho, you should drink more of this!"
Saying that, a mischievous smile appeared on her face.
"Smack..." A loud smack.
He gave her a firm pat on her round bottom, pretending to be stern, "How dare you doubt your husband’s abilities, you need a spanking!"
"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare, how could a re girl like have such thoughts!"
Pei Yuenan quickly pleaded with him playfully.
"Hmm, that’s more like it. Co, fill up your husband’s cup!"
Chen Xuan sat down, and she obediently filled his cup to the brim.
He picked up the cup and drank it all in one go!
"Refreshing!" he exclaid loudly, instantly feeling a surge of warmth within his body. Truly, it’s extraordinary being brewed with dicinal herbs.
Pei Yuenan also picked up a piece of fish head and fed it to his mouth.
"Fresh, tender, smooth!"
Exquisite!
Seeing how much he enjoyed it, Pei Yuenan’s smile grew even wider.
For her, Chen Xuan’s happiness ant more than her own.
....
In the carriage,
Pei Yuenan snuggled in his arms, eyes closed. This was the ti she enjoyed the most, as in this small carriage, Chen Xuan was exclusively hers.
It’s not that she had any ulterior motives or felt jealous.
It’s just... having so ti alone together is always nice.
"Whoosh...."
A cold wind suddenly blew into the carriage, carrying snowflakes that landed right on the back of Pei Yuenan’s hand.
The sudden chill made her open her eyes.
"Wow, these snowflakes are so beautiful, look, husband!"
"Hehe, they are indeed quite pretty."
....
The Chen Mansion was reached.
Two large red lanterns cast a thin layer of red over the snow at the entrance.
As soon as they entered the mansion.
"Young master has returned!"
"Madam has returned!"
.....
The maids in the front yard greeted them with bows and salutations.
Monts later,
Su Yun’s loud voice was heard.
"Brother Xuan is back...."
A young girl ca running from the backyard, throwing herself into Chen Xuan’s arms with a show of achievent, "I’ve advanced, Brother Xuan! How will you reward ?"
"Still asking for a reward?" He flicked her small nose.
"I gave you a month, yet you surpassed that tifra, still daring to ask for a reward. Be glad I’m not punishing you."
"Hmph!"
The little girl imdiately sulked, leaving his embrace and clinging onto Pei Yuenan nearby.
With a pitiful look, she pleaded, "Sister Yue Nan, tell him, isn’t Brother Xuan being unfair? I’ve diligently cultivated all this ti, yet he doesn’t reward at all!"
"Alright, alright, tell what you want, and I’ll have soone buy it for you later."
Pei Yuenan indulged her as well.
"You guys...."
This household really spoils her, almost to a fault.
However, one point did pique his interest: this little girl had reached the Ninth Grade, so her daily skill points were bound to increase considerably now.
....
Late at night!
Pei Yuenan had already fallen into a deep sleep.
But he was leaning against the bedhead, sowhat sleepless.
Silently, he opened up the panel.
[Na: Chen Xuan]
[Lifespan: 18/240]
[Famous Spirit: Spring Water (30% Skill Point Bonus), Immaculate (Reduces difficulty in comprehending Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts by 30%), Psychic Apparition]
[Divine Techniques: Evolution (Cooling Down)]
[Spouse Bound: Su Yun]
[Realm: Fourth Grade (Blood Exchange 22%)]
[Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Lower Part) (Complete)]
....
[Skill Points: 1612]
"In a little over a month, the progress rate of blood exchange increased by 2%. At this rate, it would take at least three more years to complete."
This....
The speed is too slow, Brother Xuan can’t accept it.
Although there aren’t many skill points left, all that can be upgraded have been upgraded.
I used to think I could get more skill points, now... it’s useless.
A few days ago,
He also asked the Chief Constable of the North District about cultivation techniques, but the answer was that it’s difficult.
The court’s control over cultivation techniques is extrely strict.
Not only do they assess loyalty to the court, but more importantly, it takes ti.
Chen Xuan might not know since he just beca a Chief Constable,
every year Youlan Mansion evaluates the Divine Capture Bureau of the four districts,
The result of the evaluation is the reward of money and contribution points.
And these contribution points can be exchanged for precious dicine, martial arts skills, and cultivation techniques.
However, a technique that can be cultivated to the Third Grade realm, even the lowest level, requires 3000 contribution points.
He has been the Chief Constable of the North District for five years, and has only accumulated over 1400 contribution points, at that rate, it would take at least 5 more years even with good performance.
Of course, if you want it faster, there is a way,
which is to make a major contribution, and the court will reward extra contribution points.
For example, killing a rebel Third Grade expert, or multiple Fourth Grade ones.
Damn it,
Chen Xuan couldn’t help but roll his eyes when he heard this, if he had the strength to kill a Third Grade, would he need your technique?
That’s just bullshit.
However, the court of Great Xia is truly clever with its thods.
First, they put the Third Grade technique there to tempt you, if you want it, you have to serve them obediently.
Secondly, after years of painstaking work, you accumulate contribution points, even if you want to leave, you might be reluctant to part with them.
As long as you’re loyal and can endure!
Then you’ll get the technique! It’s just that simple!
Those bastards, the ones who ca up with this idea aren’t human.
Damn!
"What to do?" He knocked on his skull, really a headache.
....
The next morning!
[Last night Pei Yuenan was very satisfied, rewarded with 150 skill points from the bound spouse Su Yun! Famous Spring Water bonus 45 points!]
Indeed!
Seeing the information displayed at the corner of his eye.
After Su Yun ranked up, with just one ti, the skill points increased to 150 points, counting the bonus, it was almost 200 points.
But....
Now it’s useless!
Chen Xuan sighed helplessly.
...
After breakfast.
First, he sent Pei Yuenan to Ink Lotus Pavilion, then went to the Governnt Office of the East District of the Divine Capture Bureau.
Just stepped through the gate, without a chance to catch his breath.
He saw Qin Gang hurriedly running over.
"Boss, there was an incident last night again, the Flower Thief in the North District ruined a woman, and that woman happened to be a general’s daughter from the Patrol Camp!"
"That night, the general went to Youlan Mansion to cry."
"Soone from the Divine Capture Bureau was called over this morning, received a scolding, boss, be careful, it’s likely that anger will be vented on you Chief Constables."
"How do you know so clearly?"
Chen Xuan wasn’t worried about the anger from the Divine Capture Bureau, instead, he was curious about how he got the news.
"This..." Qin Gang hesitated for a mont, then whispered, "I have a brother in the Patrol Camp, when the general’s family ca, he happened to be nearby, knowing I was in the Divine Capture Bureau, so he inford overnight, you better not tell others, the Patrol Camp is strictly managed."
"Got it, go ahead with your work."
Chen Xuan nodded, then walked into the inner room and lay down on the chair as usual.
He wasn’t worried about anything.
And the incident happened in the North District, why should he worry!
Ever since he knew that the cultivation technique can only be exchanged with contribution points, if not for being a Chief Constable covering for Ink Lotus Pavilion, he would have packed up and left.
...
Sure enough, after an hour, soone from the Divine Capture Bureau ca.
They asked Chen Xuan to go to the Divine Capture Bureau Headquarters imdiately.
Under the worried eyes of Qin Gang and Liu He, he leisurely got on the carriage.
After about an hour, the carriage stopped.
"Master Chen, we’ve arrived!"
The driver’s voice ca in.
Chen Xuan slowly got off the carriage, stretched lazily, and yawned.
"Brother Chen doesn’t seem to be in a hurry at all."
A sonorous voice ca from afar.
"So it’s Brother Luo, aren’t you coming without taking the carriage, just walking here?" The person was the Chief Constable of the North District, Luo Encheng.
"It just happened I had sothing to do, and this place wasn’t far, so I ca directly after receiving the ssage." He spoke and had arrived in front of Chen Xuan, then whispered, "Be careful, today’s going to be tough!"
"What happened?" Chen Xuan feigned surprise and asked.
"Just listen to , try not to speak later! You’ll learn the details afterward."
"Alright, much appreciated for Brother Luo’s advice."
Chen Xuan showed ’gratitude’, then the two walked into the Divine Capture Bureau Headquarters together.
...
Just entered the main hall of the Divine Capture Bureau, the Chief Constables of the West and South districts had already arrived.
After exchanging polite bows with each other, they each took their seats.
Waiting for that person from the Divine Capture Bureau.
Soon, a man in a white robe, with an elegant appearance and a noble and composed deanor, giving a sense of a refined gentleman, appeared. He was the Director of the Divine Capture Bureau, Zhuge Potian.
Rumored to have reached the threshold of the Third Grade, he was a top figure in Youlan Mansion.
"Greetings, Director Zhuge!"
All four stood up at once and respectfully greeted him.
"Sit down!"
Zhuge Potian waved his hand, and then sat down himself.
Called to Youlan Mansion late last night, though rely scolded a few words, he understood from those words that the Mansion Master was already angry.
After all, he had been with the Mansion Master for a decade, and knew his temperant well.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have said, if the Flower Thief isn’t caught within half a month, he should quit as Director of such harsh words.
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