Zhang Rongfang watched the oxcart approach from afar, his vision gradually widening and becoming clearer.
He felt a mix of emotions.
He did go a bit too far in Tanyang City before, which is why he ended up getting caught up in various conflicts.
But it's not really his fault.
If his superiors hadn't all been problematic, why would he have secretly killed them all and eliminated them?
That's just how the world is.
'If you don't kill, someone will kill you.'
Zhang Rongfang secretly resolved that he would live a good life this time, lie low for three years, and by then, he estimated that he would have reached an unknown level of strength.
By then, it will be much easier to decide what to do.
'Yes, this time I'll definitely live well, not cause trouble for my sister and the others, and not kill anyone indiscriminately.'
Recalling the terrifying act of the Golden Wing Tower that almost massacred the city, he still Central Capital a lingering fear.
Suddenly, his gaze fell upon several young men and women who appeared to be out enjoying the spring scenery in front of the city gate. One of them stared at him for a moment, her eyes flickering slightly.
With a slight flick of his wrist, a special Feather Token flashed past.
Those were the messengers from the Golden Wing Tower.
Zhang Rongfang nodded in response, and the two sides did not exchange any further words.
As Ninth Grade Spirit Grade official stationed in the prefectural Prefectural City, he doesn't need much contact with the city's Eagle Rank.
All you need to do is step in and save the day at crucial moments.
Soon, the convoy arrived at the city gate.
The waiting constables quickly came forward to greet them.
"Rong Fang, Lord Shang and Madam Yu have instructed us to receive you here. I am Zhao Hengyu, and I am in charge of security inspections for caravans entering and leaving this area."
"So it's Lord Zhao." Zhang Rongfang got off the oxcart and cupped his hands in greeting.
The others in the oxcart all exchanged glances upon hearing this.
They had originally accompanied him, assuming Zhang Rongfang was just a rich young master, but they never expected him to be from an official family.
Zhang Rongfang didn't take it seriously and turned around to cup his hands towards the car.
"Brothers, it's fate that we're traveling together. We'll meet again someday."
"You're too kind, young master. Until we meet again."
"Young master is very polite!"
The group returned the greetings, all marveling at Zhang Rongfang's politeness.
"Young master, this is your first time visiting Wu Mountain. This place is full of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. If you have time, I, Lao Zhao, can take you to explore the surrounding area. My daughter is about your age, so she can come along as a travel companion."
Zhao Hengyu smiled with an honest and simple expression.
"Are you sure you want this? What kind of monster is your daughter? If you let her come and keep the young master company, he'll be scared to death."
His colleagues nearby immediately laughed and scolded him.
Zhao Hengyu wasn't angry when he heard this.
"Get lost, so what if you have a few birthmarks? Adults found beautiful and good wives just like you."
His words suddenly sounded a bit off.
Zhang Rongfang looked at these people; they seemed to be joking, but it sounded rather grating to him.
Is he implying that his sister is currying favor with the powerful and deliberately seeking out unattractive men? But the other party has a genuinely sincere smile, making it difficult for him to directly retort.
"Alright, now that the young master has arrived, you two can lead the way to the Commerce Affairs Office. I'll continue with my duties."
Zhao Hengyu wore a smile that was hard to tell if it was genuine or not.
Zhang Rongfang didn't say much, just clasped his hands in a fist salute, and followed the other two into the city gate.
Before long, inside the city gate, they boarded a carriage that had been prepared in advance, and the carriage traveled all the way to the Commerce Affairs Office.
At this moment, the figures of the Golden Wing Tower, who were mixed in with the crowd of people at the city gate, slowly disappeared and vanished into the vast flow of people.
The carriage accelerated smoothly, Zhang Rongfang remained silent the entire way, his mind constantly replaying the scene of meeting Zhang Rongyu.
He inherited most of his predecessor's memories, but because they weren't his own, many of them were ignored and gradually faded away.
Looking back now, my parents' faces are blurry; I couldn't remember them when I was very young.
The only thing that remains clear and unchanged in my memory is my older sister, Zhang Rongyu.
She went from a girl to a teenager to a young adult.
One by one, faces gradually transformed from childish to mature.
But from beginning to end, from the very beginning until now, she has always looked at her predecessor with a worried expression.
"Rong Fang!"
Suddenly, a woman's voice came from outside the car.
The carriage slowly came to a stop.
Before the car door even opened, a Pink Dress Woman dressed in brocade quickly walked to the car, pulled open the door, and looked at the person sitting inside.
Zhang Rongfang hurriedly got out of the car, but before he could even stand up properly, the woman grabbed him and hugged him tightly.
The other person held him very tightly. That feeling, as if afraid he would run away again, was conveyed naturally in just one hug.
"Why did you run off by yourself back then?! Don't you know how dangerous many places are! Do you know how long I searched for you all by First Day of the Month?"
Zhang Rongyu had clearly decided not to lecture him before she came, but when she actually stood in front of her younger brother, she couldn't help it, and tears quickly filled her eyes.
She kept talking, clearly complaining, but the bitterness and worry in her heart kept welling up in her eyes.
"I'm fine, aren't I?" Zhang Rongfang opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't say the word "sister" right away.
He let the other person hug him, though he felt somewhat awkward.
After all, Zhang Rongyu is a stunning beauty with a curvaceous figure; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to stand next to her brother-in-law so easily.
Even though he is ugly, my brother-in-law is a true Spirit Person, a Noble of the Great Ling.
Even if such a person has flaws, there will still be plenty of beautiful women willing to throw themselves at him.
But only Zhang Rongyu actually did it.
Zhang Rongfang raised his head and looked at the gate of the Mansion, where a tall man wearing a half- Black Mask stood.
The man looked at him with gentle eyes, which also held worry and reproach.
"Don't leave again this time. You must have suffered a lot outside. Come back and rest well. Your brother-in-law and I have already agreed that we will have enough to eat and drink now. You can study literature and martial arts, and do whatever you want."
Zhang Rongyu released her younger brother, wiped away her tears, and quickly said.
"I just came to see you, but I'm not leaving for the time being," Zhang Rongfang replied.
"You still want to leave? You're still blaming me?" Zhang Rongyu couldn't help but tremble.
Her younger brother ran away from home because she tried to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy, but now "that's not the case." Zhang Rongfang feels she is not a good actress.
At the very least, he can't portray that kind of genuine family affection.
"Rong Fang, now that you're here, don't leave. It will save your sister from living in fear every day. In the future, your brother-in-law will have some influence in Wushan Prefecture, and you will be able to live more comfortably."
At this moment, Suda Heqi also came up and smiled.
"Then thank you very much, brother-in-law." Zhang Rongfang cupped his hands in thanks.
"We're family, no need for further discussion. You can stay here for now, and you can get money from the steward if you need anything else."
Suda Heqi patted Zhang Rongfang on the shoulder.
"Don't let your sister worry anymore."
Zhang Rongyu, standing to the side, carefully observed her younger brother's expression.
She knew that her younger brother had left because he disliked her Suda Heqi.
Now, in front of her husband, she fears her younger brother might give her a cold shoulder and turn away.
If such a thing were to happen, she would have no idea how to face her husband.
Only then did she belatedly realize that she shouldn't have let the two meet in the first place.
We should pick up the younger brother first to give him some time to calm down, and then find an opportunity to arrange a meeting later.
She was just too preoccupied with her brother's affairs to notice these details.
It was too late to do it then.
Zhang Rongfang carefully examined Suda Heqi in front of him. From the information from Golden Wing Tower, he had already learned a general understanding of this original body's brother-in-law.
I know his temperament and personality.
He immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"I am grateful for my brother-in-law's help when I was at the Dao Palace." He was referring to the Daoist Registry at Qinghe Temple and the money that was sent to him later.
That money helped him a lot.
The Daoist Registry made his initial start much smoother.
Suda Heqi didn't say much, he just sighed.
"Let's go. You must be tired from the journey. Let's eat something first and then rest and get a good night's sleep. Now that we're in Wushan Prefecture, you can rest assured and relax. I'll take care of everything."
Zhang Rongfang nodded emphatically.
***"With an axe handle hanging at his waist, he watched chess until his skin grew rotten."
"The moon has been polished and refined. The 《The United》 branches are not even slightly filed down, yet the steel is flawless."
Inside the Music Tower, an actor dressed as a woodcutter, holding an axe, is singing lyrics and performing a Zaju called "The 《The United》".
On the platform, actors went up and down one after another, sometimes taking turns, sometimes gathering together.
The band's performance on the side was also exquisitely matched.
The Moon Terrace and Joy Stage is a stage in the Music Tower specifically used for performing Zaju plays.
At this time, the stage was surrounded by three floors, all crowded with people who came to watch the show.
Among the people are ordinary people as well as wealthy idlers.
At this moment, in the corner, a fair-skinned girl with black hair tied in two small Baozi was leading a tall man, slowly walking down from the railing on the third floor.
The girl was pretty and cute, with almond-shaped eyes, a high nose, cherry lips, and a slightly chubby face.
Anyone who sees her chubby baby face will want to pinch it.
"Let me tell you, I sacrificed my rest time to show you around the area. You must remember to speak well of me to my brother later."
As the girl walked, her eyes kept drifting towards the stage downstairs.
"New shows come up here every few days. If you really have nothing to do, you can come here and watch a show. This one today seems pretty good."
"Then, down here there are all kinds of milk tea shops, milk liquor stores, fruit stalls and snack shops. If you are hungry or thirsty, you can tip the servants in the building and have them buy it and bring it up."
There are many places here that specialize in this.
Her name is Lu Mei Sha, and she is also the younger sister of Zhang Rongfang's brother-in-law.
Of course, Lu Mei Sha was just a Bei People name she gave herself. Her actual Spirit Person was Lu Sha Meiya Mu Chi.
These past few days, her brother asked her to help show Zhang Rongfang around Wushan Prefecture, so he could have a look around and do some sightseeing.
Zhang Rongfang had changed his clothes; he wore Tibetan Blue Silk Robe, a silver belt, a White Jade Hairband Silver Thread Belt, black boots, and a Brown Cloud Pattern Short Sleeve jacket.
This short-sleeved garment is called Half-Sleeved Outer Robe in Great Ling.
In addition, his brother-in-law also gave him a Silver Talisman from the Commerce Affairs Office.
This means he was also one of the masters of the Commerce Affairs Office.
At this point, apart from his slightly muscular build, Zhang Rongfang no longer resembled a Daoist at all.
Wearing this fitted outfit and with his high ponytail hanging down his back, he looks every bit the dashing young gentleman.
In addition, his status as Ninth Grade, combined with his official position, added to his imposing presence.