Chapter 27: Ten Thousand Gold a Day
Yang Guifei, seeing that no one responded, asked, "What do you all think of this jade bottle?"
The group of noble ladies exchanged glances, their faces showing signs of difficulty. As wives of officials and renowned figures, each was worldly and experienced.
This ordinary jade bottle hardly caught their attention, yet the consort had asked. They dared not disparage it, so they collectively remained silent.
Seeing everyone...
Someone casually glanced at the distant sky; the leaf she’d picked up earlier had long since drifted away. With a serious air, she closed her eyes as if sensing some mysterious force, then calculated with her fingers, saying, "It seems this time, the outcome will surely be good." As she spoke, she wore a mysterious smile.
Still, no one paid her any mind. No matter what she did, Yangchun remained motionless. Had he already fallen asleep?
Yue’er, wild with joy, hugged her and bounced, immersing her in the happiness of lovers reunited after separation. For a moment, mischief stirred in her heart.
How was this any different from being at home? It had no deterrent effect at all. Once people’s attention shifted, they would be released again and become menaces on the road.
"I’m warning you, don’t even think about our teacher, or I’ll make sure you regret it," Yue Yue threatened.
Shitou wanted to jump up and assert himself, but his weight kept him bound to the earth, leaving him to shed silent tears.
A chilling murderous intent flashed in the eyes of the Zhou army cavalry. Their long lances and sharp sabers were raised, the cold gleam of their weapons reflecting the sky. The breath of death swept in with the thunder of iron hooves, and a brutal slaughter began.
"Hehe, not at all, Niuniu. The way you say that makes me feel like I’m leading you astray," Li Daniu replied with a grin.
"He’s not really going to... spray that down, is he?" Zhao Yaoyao nervously tugged at Bai Xue’s sleeve and whispered.
Several future super drivers, obedient as children, listened attentively as the teacher explained the workings of the car. From time to time, they followed his instructions to start the engine, shift gears, or slowly drive a few steps.
"It’s not bad..." Qing Qing’s beautiful eyes gazed at the holy mountain about to take shape, answering instinctively.
Li Yuqing thought to herself, "This is bad," and seeing the somewhat angry face of Liu Changyu, she forced a smile and said, "Of course I thought about it—how could I not? Before you came, I was just lying in bed thinking about you. Funny how you showed up just as I was thinking of you; isn’t that a sign our hearts are connected?"
"What’s there to be proud of? I broke through long ago. Catch up with me before you boast..." Dressed in green, Qing Qing stepped out of the cave and called out from afar.
"No, even brothers must risk their lives. Cultivation is all about mindset; if you lack decisiveness and wisdom, a single error can send you to the underworld. If your brother betrays you in the outside world, would you cling to old feelings and refuse to harm him? If so, you’ll be the one who dies," Chen Yun said earnestly.
Su Su, flashlight in hand, checked the office, then inspected Zhang Lei’s bedroom and gym, before returning to Zhang Tianci’s side to wait silently.
Li Yuqing heard that the emperor had sent people to hasten preparations for grain supplies, but with so much grain, it couldn’t possibly be gathered so quickly.
"You used our rivers and our land, and the money you gave us is barely anything. Don’t you think you’re shortchanging everyone?" the leader said, his neck stiff.
The massive pillar of lightning came fiercely, but disappeared just as quickly. No accident occurred, nor any hint of explosion—it was completely absorbed, as if swallowed by a black hole.
The soldiers led the group into the antechamber’s side room, where the Yanqi commander who had broken out lay on the bed, covered in blood and barely clinging to life.