dkrc Chapter 66 The Zhang Family
Chapter 66 The Zhang Family
That night, Shangguan Hong was awakened by the noise outside.
She walked to the door, quietly opened it a crack, and peeked outside.
The young lady of Mingjian Manor left her room, looked around to make sure no one was there, then pushed open Sheng Wansong's door, went inside, peeked out again for a moment, and then closed the door.
Shangguan Hong seemed thoughtful. 'It seems that storytellers don't all make things up.'
Having determined that the unusual noise did not come from danger, Shangguan Hong closed the door and went back to bed to continue her light sleep.
Traveling alone in the world, caution is an essential lesson, and she was already used to it.
Before dawn, Shangguan Hong woke up several times due to various noises.
The chirping of insects, the calls of birds, or even a sudden exclamation from Ouyang Xue could instantly rouse Shangguan Hong.
Then she quickly fell asleep again.
The next morning, Shangguan Hong walked out of the room feeling refreshed.
For someone in the martial arts world, this amount of sleep would be sufficient. Ouyang Xue, however, was a few steps behind, her brows showing the same weariness as always.
Ouyang Xue is a young lady who has never been involved in the martial arts world and has not yet adapted to this kind of pace.
The bed was uncomfortable, there was noise everywhere, and I felt insecure.
Most importantly, she couldn't get used to the lingering warmth of his palms, no matter how many nights she spent with them.
Seeing her fatigue, Shangguan Hong teased, "It seems Miss Ouyang didn't get much rest last night?"
"clatter."
A black sword hilt struck her on the head from behind. "Don't make fun of others."
When Shangguan Hong turned around, her gaze was immediately drawn to the Zhanlu sword encased in its scabbard.
"This is the Zhanlu Sword?!"
"Take it and play with it."
Using the Zhanlu sword to hang these swordsmen in the martial world is like showing off your opium in front of addicts; you'll hit them one by one.
Shangguan Hong solemnly accepted the sword and examined it closely.
Ouyang Xue was slightly displeased upon seeing this, "I've been thinking since we were at the manor that Young Master Sheng's attitude towards swords is too frivolous."
"I am not a swordsman; a famous sword should naturally be appreciated by someone who loves swords."
Sheng Wansong disagreed and instead asked about Ouyang Xue's intentions.
"I am setting off for the capital tomorrow. The future is uncertain. Would Miss Ouyang like to come along?"
Ouyang Xue remained calm and spoke with a firm tone, "Until a second person in the world appears who can cure the Gu poison in my body, my life is already bound to Young Master Sheng."
"If Young Master Sheng perishes, I will only have a few years left to live."
Finally, she gave an irresistible reason: "Even in Ningdu, there are few people who would disrespect Mingjian Manor."
The name of the Liang Dynasty was Ning'an, which literally means "peace and tranquility for all ages".
The city of Ning'an will soon be plunged into chaos.
Or rather, it was never truly at peace.
Before leaving, Sheng Wansong returned to his home in Taoyuan Village.
When he got home, Sheng Wansong almost didn't recognize his own house.
The original dilapidated wooden house has been completely renovated, and it has even taken over the land of two neighbors, turning it into a small courtyard with mountains and water.
Above the eaves of the house is a plaque with the character "胜" (victory) carved on it.
Upon entering the house, in the newly built courtyard, a young woman with wheat-colored skin was repeatedly lifting a stone lock weighing over a thousand kilograms.
When Zhang Jiao saw Sheng Wansong, her eyes lit up.
"Big brother!"
She threw down the stone lock, smashing a hole in the newly paved ground, and walked forward laughing, immediately giving him a bear hug.
Sheng Wansong felt a tightness in his chest.
Moreover, Zhang Jiao had just been training her arm strength and hadn't showered or cleaned herself; her body was covered in the smell of sweat mixed with hormones.
He said with some helplessness, "Third sister, you should go back and take a bath and change your clothes first."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiao raised her arm to smell her own scent, then pouted, "Big brother, you're actually complaining?"
She did not refuse and walked towards the bathroom, calling out as she went.
"Second sister, mother, eldest brother is back!"
Ouyang Xue covered her face and chuckled: "Young Master Sheng, your younger sister is quite unique. She reminds me of Xian'er."
There are still significant differences between Zhang Jiao and Lin Xian'er.
Zhang Jiao is rough, Xian'er is skinny.
This is a difference in personality.
As for the difference in size, it's more like the difference between an 8K resolution high-end color TV and a black and white CRT TV.
No, even an old black and white TV has a big back, and Lin Xian'er is far inferior to Zhang Jiao in that respect.
Ouyang Xue's focus was on Zhang Jiao's personality.
Shangguan Hong walked to the playground, unconcerned about the sweat, and tentatively grasped the handle of the stone lock, trying to lift it.
Her brow furrowed, and veins throbbed on the back of her hands. She mustered all her strength to successfully lift the stone lock off the ground.
After a brief attempt, Shangguan Hong put down the stone lock. "Young Master Sheng, your third sister is incredibly strong."
"She was naturally strong even before she practiced martial arts, and she bullied the children in the village all the time."
Sheng Wansong answered casually, leading the two towards the main house, "After practicing martial arts, you will be even stronger."
Zhang Jiao's shouts had already alerted the people inside the house. Before they even arrived, her mother and second sister came out to greet them.
Compared to the last time, this wasn't exactly a long-awaited reunion.
The group chatted idly in the hall, waiting for Zhang Jiao to finish her bath and come out.
The mother didn't say much, but kept looking at Ouyang Shangguan and his wife with the same gaze she would give her daughter-in-law.
According to Guan Lin, the house was built using the bounty money from the mountain bandit leader, and the land was purchased from two neighboring households.
The two families took the money, saying they were going to Chu Xiang City to do business, but now they don't know how things are going.
Zhang Jiao showered quickly and soon walked over casually.
Guan Lin frowned upon seeing this. "Third sister, how can you behave so improperly with guests around?"
It turned out that Zhang Jiao hadn't completely dried herself off after her bath before coming out wearing loose-fitting clothes.
The clothes were soaked with water droplets and clung to her body, but the front of her clothes was not fitted; instead, they were squeezed out, revealing a deep cleavage that seemed to have no bottom.
Zhang Jiao's measurements, in modern terms, would be at least a gigabyte (G).
Are there any outsiders here?
Zhang Jiao didn't take it seriously, assuming that the woman who came home with her older brother must also be part of the family.
After the two introduced themselves, Sheng Wansong asked An Lan to take out the famous weapon he had brought back from the Famous Sword Manor.
Eighteen-foot spear.
Green Dragon Crescent Blade.
"Second and Third Sisters, you must thank Miss Ouyang. I originally planned to buy it from the inventory of Mingjian Manor."
"It was after Miss Ouyang heard about it that she inquired about your situation and asked the best craftsmen to carefully forge these two weapons."
The two listened to Sheng Wansong's words and immediately bowed to Ouyang Xue with clasped hands.
"Thank you, Miss Ouyang."
He then took the weapon and, as expected, couldn't put it down.
The weapons produced by Mingjian Manor are far inferior to the best guns and swords in the village.
The two immediately went to the playground for a martial arts competition. Due to their clothing, Zhang Jiao's underwear was exposed in various ways.
After a contest, both held back, and the two ended up with a draw.
That night.
Ouyang Xue cautiously walked out the door, but on her way to Sheng Wansong's bedroom, she bumped into two other people.
After exchanging bewildered glances, Ouyang Xue blushed instantly and ran back to her bedroom as if fleeing.
Zhang Jiao laughed heartily and said, "Second sister, I told you they were one of us."