C42 (1/2)

With a single look, even the gift box looked extremely valuable and luxurious.

”Anything else you want? The Qi Gathering Jade Plate is just a small thing, it is not enough to express the gratitude of my Duke Wen Palace. ” Chi Yue was very generous.

”No need, that's enough.” Xu Zongyi was not greedy.

”Alright, since the little gongzi is insistent, then do not hesitate to speak up.” Chi Yue admired him very much. He felt that if he could keep him here until the Winter Solstice, it would give them a lot of benefits. This was her plan.

Many of the farmer-disciples were extremely meticulous with their cooking techniques, unlike what Xu Zongyi had said.

However, she could understand that some of the things in the Xu family were not to be spread out. Even those kitchen boys had their own selfish motives, and if everyone had their own unique skills, how could they pass on all the skills that affected their future prospects to others?

The result of that was to be quickly replaced.

”Don't worry, I won't be polite if I need it.” Xu Zongyi nodded his head. The Mansion of the Wen King was indeed very unusual. He had quite a few feelings in his heart, and just like some of his predecessors' records, it was indeed worthy of praise.

He had been waiting for this season. It was now the season of the autumn equinox, and the sky would darken a little earlier.

In the evening, the fiery clouds illuminated half the sky.

A bonfire had already been lit in the barracks of the Duke Wen Palace.

Many female soldiers gathered around Xu Zongyi.

At the start, they had not been convinced by Xu Zongyi. However, in the face of absolute strength, they quickly submitted.

Xu Zongyi did not hold a grudge, and he was a good person to talk to. In an afternoon, everyone was talking and laughing.

In the eyes of many female soldiers, Princess Wen Su was an extraordinary person.

Very few of them could work as hard as she did.

The entire afternoon had also allowed Xu Zongyi to gain a deeper understanding of Duke Wen Palace.

At this point, Princess Wen Su had returned. Besides her vice general, Chi Shui, there was someone else by her side. It was Xu Tianyun, Xu Tianmu.

Princess Wen Su was tall and slender, with a sharp temperament. She was around eleven to twelve years old, the same age as Xiao E, and had an aura that ordinary girls did not have.

Her face was incredibly beautiful, aggressive, and her eyes were sharp. She had a strange sense of beauty in them.

Every line of his body could be said to be perfect. Every step he took could be said to be filled with strength and a murderous aura. This aura was something that only a woman who had grown up in a military camp could have.

A few days before, Xu Tianyang had set up a banquet to entertain guests. Today, Princess Wen Su had entered the house of the village and coincidentally met Xu Tianyun and Xu Tianmu.

They were on their way to the booth at the Duke Wen Mansion to see if there was anything they needed, and it just so happened that they were accompanied by Princess Wen Su herself.

”Many thanks to Young Master Tianyun for the warm welcome.” Princess Wen Su was dressed in a military uniform. Although she was young, she was dressed in a silver armor and held a long spear in her hand. Her crimson cape fluttered behind her, giving her a mighty look.

”No, no, I'm just doing my best to help the landlord.” He was now on good terms with people of the same generation as him, and was getting along quite well.

Unlike other ladies, Princess Wen Su had attracted his attention.

Just as they entered the barracks, Chi Yue hurriedly stepped forward and whispered in her ear, ”Princess, there's a young master of the village, the Xu family, waiting for you for some time. When he came today, he said …”

Chi Yue described everything that happened today in a concise manner. This caused Princess Wen Su's eyes to light up and her heart to fill with joy, ”Oh? ”Then let's do it together. Coincidentally, they are all disciples of your village's Xu family. Let's see if they recognize each other.”

Xu Tianmu and Xu Tianyang looked at each other. They didn't know who it was that was waiting for Princess Wen Su.

Xu Zongyi watched the entire afternoon from his booth in the Wen Mansion. Currently, many female soldiers had also started preparing dinner as he sat by the side.

At this moment, Wen Su had arrived with Xu Tianyun and Xu Tianmu. They just happened to bump into each other.

”It's this little gongzi.” Chi Yue hurriedly introduced her: ”Xu Zongyi.”

”The Duke Wen Palace's princess, Wen Su.” Chi Yue introduced the two to Xu Zongyi.

The two of them clasped their hands and bowed.

Xu Zongyi had seen Princess Wen Su before, even from afar, it looked very different.

There were few in the entire Xu family who could match up to Princess Wen Su in terms of looks.

Xu Tiankong's face turned cold as he said, ”A descendant of a sinner's blood like you is really lingering around like a ghost. Today, I just happened to teach you a lesson. You really don't know your place!”

As for Xu Zongyi, he stood there with his hands behind his back, not moving an inch.