Chapter 108: The Imperial Edict

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Guo Lin smiled faintly and sat down beside them. After such a long time, Jinzi had indeed grown plumper, truly resembling a round, bouncy ball this time. It seemed that with just one kick, he could roll a great distance.

“But…” Xue Hai sighed uneasily, still clutching the strip of black cloth stained with blood. A vague sense of unrest gnawed at her heart.

Yet Guo Lin was determined to obtain the vermilion-blood ginseng. If they delayed any longer, someone else in need might snatch it first—regret would be unbearable.

Time passed without notice. After covering a considerable distance, Zhou Yafu suddenly issued a command. When Lei Feng brought the carriage to a stop by the roadside, Zhou Yafu pulled two bright red bills from his pocket, pressing them into Lei Feng’s hand.

Yan Fei watched the figure with a hint of coquettishness depart the courtyard and couldn’t help but smile, a clarity in his expression that had been absent moments before. “That mischievous spirit, Chu Tao has truly spoiled her,” he murmured. His gaze lingered, a mixture of longing and hope.

He had never married nor fallen in love. He did not understand why the young marshal, who cared so deeply for his young wife, could not be open with her and instead maintained a cold facade, secretly thinking of her every moment.

Even Zhao Gan breathed a slight sigh of relief, unwilling to reveal anything unusual unless absolutely necessary.

It was a piece of red silk, specifically a dudou—a traditional undergarment. The fabric was exquisite, smooth to the touch, made of fine satin. At its center, two dazzling flowers were embroidered with gold thread. Guo Lin didn’t recognize the flowers but found them beautiful nonetheless.

When someone arrived, Wang Xuan’s eyes briefly lit with joy, but upon recognizing the newcomer, his expression dimmed. Still, he managed a weak smile as a greeting.

Fifteen thousand soldiers were stationed in the southern borderlands, one hundred thousand guarded the northern Liang frontier, and seventy thousand were deployed along the western Song border. Winter cotton-padded coats were to be distributed in batches to the 300,000 troops stationed domestically.

Xia Mian picked up the gray apron, presumably his, and tried to slip it over his neck. But wearing cotton slippers and being too short, she couldn’t reach his tall frame.

The brief and stiff two words felt cold and lacking in warmth to Xia Mian. Still, it didn’t matter; soon she would get it back, no longer needing to worry about He’s twisted behavior.

Grandpa and Grandma exchanged glances, insisting she must have been mistaken. That family had long since moved away, and the building had never been lit for so many years.

The more she resisted, the bolder Lu Hengchuan became, spreading his large hands to envelop her entire softness.

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“It’s a fierce ghost, at least a thousand years old, nearby,” Da Xi withdrew the external ghostly aura with some concern.

“You keep searching for traps; I’ll deal with him,” Zhu E said seriously, setting Jin Ke down and summoning the Qingyang Sword.

Gu Xingjue and Tang Tang exchanged a glance. At this hour, no nurse or family member would come by, raising suspicion in their hearts.

She felt she must clarify the matter with Xingchen tomorrow, and Tang Tang needed to know about it as well.

Shang Qi collapsed onto the hospital bed, her mind a tangled mess. After regaining consciousness, her greatest desire was to escape Luo Yichen. She never wished to see this man again in her lifetime. Yet, his self-sacrifice and the child growing inside her made her hesitate.

Martial Emperor Realm! An unremarkable Zhuofeng, an unassuming elder, was actually a master at the Martial Emperor level? This overturned many people’s assumptions. Indeed, Zhuofeng’s elder, Xiao Yihan, Song Yun’s mentor, was truly a Martial Emperor expert.

Jian Feiyang hesitated but succumbed to instinct’s pull, gritting his teeth and plunging forward boldly.

Normally, the doors of such a five-star hotel would be hard to force open even by a strong man if locked. Clearly, the two waiters had left without locking up.

Upon returning, Shen Ke had already kicked his slippers haphazardly about, lying on the sofa tugging at his collar.

As the news reached domestic ears, the American command center was thrown into shock. The Japanese combined fleet was so formidable? Their Pacific fleet was suppressed, suffering devastating losses, and even Midway Island might fall. What was going on?

After all, times had advanced. Though ancient healers like Hua Tuo and Bian Que were skilled, they could hardly surpass modern medical experts.

Upon admission, lumbar spine films showed: compression of one-third of the L1 vertebral body with posterior angular deformity; corresponding spinal canal unobstructed. Pelvic X-rays revealed pubic symphysis separation, right sacroiliac joint fracture, and right hemipelvis rotational displacement. Lumbar CT confirmed L1 burst fracture without spinal canal narrowing.

“Good, that’s settled! The county party committee plans to establish a high-tech zone and will send delegates to inspect both the provincial capital and Beijing. I intend to appoint you deputy leader. Pay close attention during the inspection. Whether the high-tech zone can be established will determine Xinkang County’s future development.” Lin Jin Hong drew on his cigarette, his confidence growing as he held the majority at the county party standing committee meeting.

But deep in the remote mountains, there was no ordinary human in sight. When would Hua Youjie bring people over?

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At this time, the platform was growing crowded. Zhang Chen estimated at least one-fifth of Tianque City’s population was present.

The senior monk sent another message. After reading it, Li Xiuyuan replied only with a bloodstained dagger emoji.

Since he had to leave with Zhang Chen, the fat man consulted him briefly. He didn’t want Brother Li to be left dead in the wilderness and hoped to stall Zhang Chen a little.

They intended to encircle from both sides, speaking arrogantly as if they were 007 agents.

Money was no problem. As long as they could resolve Baidu’s crisis, even if Li Yanhong had to borrow from loan sharks, it was acceptable.

Two years ago, those who expelled him from the council chamber were these very people. Yet now, they greeted him with smiles.

Ma Yun and Old Tan were speechless, stunned by the flawless strategy proposed by CEO Chen. A shopping carnival suggested like this might make the entire e-commerce industry look to Taobao in awe.

But for now, to avoid escalating tensions and keep matters contained, Pang Jumu restrained his fiery temper and spoke with gentle words.

The Li family had two guest rooms, originally for visitors. Since they planned to go out together the next day, it was more convenient for Li Xiuyuan to stay at home rather than in a hotel.

“The matriarch has been unwell these days. This morning, she barely ate a bowl of porridge and didn’t say a word to me. I must go check on her again.” Though afraid of the matriarch, Mrs. Yang dared not avoid her; escape was futile, and it would only lead to more trouble later.