Chapter 253: First Encounter with Yang Jisheng “Hey, that young man on horseback, if you don’t mind, you can stay with me.” Just as Zhu Ping’an was about to mount his horse and find an inn to stay at, he suddenly heard a deep, hoarse voice coming from behind. In the station, which was filled […]
Chapter 252: Beneath the Feet of the Son of Heaven The ancients once said, “A sachet quietly untied, a silk belt gently parted.” In feudal society, in this Ming Dynasty, sachets were considered intimate objects for women. Typically, only sisters would sew sachets or pouches for their brothers, or wives for their husbands—these were for
Chapter 251:Oblivious to Romance A winding path leads to a secluded place, where the Zen room is deep among flowers and trees.—“Inscription on the Zen Courtyard Behind Panshan Temple” by Chang Jian The ancient Longquan Temple truly matches the poetic description by Chang Jian. The paths winding through groves and gardens around the temple carry
Chapter 250: Longquan Ancient Temple Zhu Ping’an drove his horse, dragging a wild boar along, and after traveling along the mountain path for more than half an hour, he finally arrived at a small town nestled by the mountains. Riding his black horse and dragging the wild boar into the town, Zhu Ping’an caused quite
Chapter 249: An Unexpected Harvest The snow, just like yesterday, drifted down in fluttering flakes. Looking out into the distance, the entire world was a field of pure white. The autumn trees, already stripped bare of leaves, seemed to have gained a second life, blooming with white flowers of snow. “Brother Yang, there’s no need
Chapter 248: What Grudge, What Hatred “Please wait a moment, I’ll go in and report right away. Just a moment, please, just a moment.” The duty clerk, after scolding the officer who had offended Zhu Ping’an, came before Zhu Ping’an with a hunched back and a face full of smiles, respectful and enthusiastic—completely different from
Chapter 247: I Want to Meet the County Magistrate The thick white snow showed no sign of stopping, gently falling and covering the world in a blanket of white. Everything around them was draped in a pure white coat. In the midst of the heavy snow, a group of people trudged forward through the storm.
Chapter 246: Take Them All Away “Brother Yang has a disability in his leg, that’s a fact, and no matter how we decide, it can’t be changed. Moreover, if he has trouble walking, how can he be expected to repair the Great Wall? I hope Huang Zandian will reconsider.” Zhu Ping’an slightly shook his head
Chapter 245: The Bookworm The outside was filled with endless shouting and cursing. Yang Dacheng stood in the courtyard, holding a shovel, confronting the intruders. Inside the house, the mistress was anxiously holding her child, nervously glancing out, her face pale with fear. The child in the mistress’s arms struggled to break free, trying to
Chapter 244: The Helpful Huang Zandian It was noon, and smoke was rising from the chimneys of every household in the village. The bluish-gray smoke stood in sharp contrast to the white snow, and gradually, the aroma of food permeated the entire village. Watching the mischievous kids disappear while shouting loudly, Zhu Ping’an smiled slightly