Chapter 354.2: Joy

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S T E L L A R C L O U D
[Azurixa] [Celeste S.] [Christine G.-L.]
O R A N G E S T A R
[Fazzienaz] [K.Rom] [Manon] [Smurfinbatik] [Tori D.] [Ziana K.-P.]
Y E L L O W S T A R
[Chlaudette P.] [Gwyneth T.] [Mel Melz] [Passerby] [Xena]
G O L D S T A R
[BritnaeM] [Cindy] [Debra W] [Nanashi D. Y.] [Nicole]
R A I N B O W S T A R
[Allie] [Amanda] [Kiiayame] [kuroneko_chan] [Liznel M.]
T H E S U N
[Christigale M.] [Haruka N.] [Hong] [Lily J.] [Malinkat]
[Michelle K.] [onepiece] [Reece P.] [Scorpion Princess]
Also, many thanks to everyone who bought me coffee (*≧∀≦*)
The gray-clad guard put on an awkward expression.
The man continued to mix the spices at hand and asked, "What? Were you discovered?"
"Yeah. That lass with the young monk is quite skilled. I don't know what kind of hidden weapon she used, but it... " The gray-clad guard gestured and went on, "It exploded! Like firecrackers!"
The man's handsome eyebrows furrowed, "Exploded? Firecrackers?"
The gray-clad guard shook his head, "It’s not firecrackers."
Firecrackers were made of bamboo and made a popping sound when burned, much like an explosion, which was why they were called firecrackers.
"Erm, I don't know what it was. I didn't get a good look! I thought it was some kind of dart at first, so I took out my dagger to block it, and... " He touched his bald forehead, "And now I'm like this."
The man stopped blending the spices and pondered for a moment before saying thoughtfully, "Could it be the black fire bead?"
The gray-clad guard asked in confusion, "What's a black fire bead, young master?"
The man said slowly, "It's a weapon from the State of Yan. It's similar to what you just described. It's said to be made of sulfur and is more powerful than a regular flying weapon. If it hits you, you can't take it head-on, you can only dodge it, otherwise you'll be blown to pieces."
"Sulfur?" The gray-clad guard suddenly realized, "Yes, that's the smell!"
The man shook his head again, "But it's not just sulfur. I've tried making weapons with sulfur before, but I couldn't make it work."
"Then does that mean that lass is from the State of Yan?" The gray-clad guard exclaimed.
The man smiled faintly, "Do you know that only the imperial family of the State of Yan has access to this kind of weapon?"
"What?" The gray-clad guard was shocked!
"But it's possible that she received it from that man. After all, he even took the State of Yan's national book, so taking a few black fire beads is nothing." The man continued to say.
The gray-clad guard nodded, "That makes sense."
The man laughed, "Otherwise, do you think she made it herself? Or that she has a connection with the imperial family of the State of Yan?"
The gray-clad guard thought it was impossible.
The young master of his family couldn't make such things, so how could a little girl make them? As for having a connection with the imperial family of the State of Yan, forget it. The State of Zhao couldn't even access the official road of the State of Yan, let alone have a connection with the imperial family.
The gray-clad guard asked, "So, should I continue to keep an eye on Bishui Alley, young master?"
The man glanced at him sideways and said impatiently, "You've been exposed. Don't go there for the next few days."
The gray-clad guard: "Oh."
But he really wanted to go.
He wanted to see the black fire bead again. Even if that meant being blown up once more, it didn't matter.
……
After returning home, Little Jing Kong couldn't wait to have Gu Jiao try on the new clothes he had given her.
Gu Jiao thought for a moment and asked him if he knew what he had bought.
"A beautiful dress!" Little Jing Kong answered.
He seemed to be unaware that it was a wedding dress.
Gu Jiao explained to him, "This is a wedding dress, you can only wear it when you get married."
"Hmm?" Little Jing Kong was stupefied. He raised his two small hands and scratched his small head. "JiaoJiao has already married brother-in-law though. Does that mean you can't wear it anymore?"
Well… It could be said like that.
"It doesn't matter!" Little Jing Kong suddenly straightened his back and patted his chest proudly, "JiaoJiao can marry me again!"
Gu Jiao couldn't help but be amused and she said, "Kids can't get married."
Little Jing Kong thought for a moment. "Then… You wait for me to grow up! When I grow up, I will marry JiaoJiao! If JiaoJiao marries again, she can wear the wedding dress!"
Right, right, that was it!
Ah, he was really a clever little devil!
He was so proud that his head was swaying!
At this time, Little Jing Kong didn't know that he had made a prophecy.
Later, Gu Jiao did get married again and wore the wedding dress he had given her, but unfortunately, the groom was not him——
Grannie Fang cooked dinner tonight, and Yuya’er accidentally added too much firewood, causing some of the fried dishes for Little Jing Kong to be a little burnt.
But Little Jing Kong wasn't fussy. He ate everything without leaving anything behind.
He wanted to grow up quickly, so that he could marry JiaoJiao!
Meanwhile, Xiao Liulang, who was currently in Pingshan Village, didn’t know that the little guy had his eye on his wife. He was helping the villagers transport firewood in the footpath of the paddy field.
An inspector from the Ministry of Revenue was also helping along.
More than ten people lined up in a row, passing the wood from the first person to the last, without having to move.
In the nearby shed, An Junwang was helping the Minister of Revenue sort out the account book for this trip.
The Ministry of Revenue controlled the country's territories, land, household registration, taxes, salaries, and all financial matters, including farming.
They were here to help with disaster relief and to assist the villagers in digging channels, diverting water, and rebuilding farmland after the disaster.
With a shortage of manpower, some tasks had to be done by the officials themselves.
An Junwang appeared suddenly in the group on the day of their departure. Before that, no one had heard that he would be coming down with them.
An Junwang's leg injury had healed up quite a bit and he was able to get off bed rest and walk around now. Grand Preceptor Zhuang had someone inform the Minister of Revenue, so An Junwang was able to stay by his side and do some leisurely tasks.
As he was keeping accounts, he unconsciously glanced at Xiao Liulang by the edge of the field.
Because of the heat, all the villagers had taken off their shirts, and even the inspector from the Ministry of Revenue was bare-chested, hence Xiao Liulang's white shirt stood out especially.
His clothes, which were soaked with sweat, tightly clung to his body. It wasn't particularly noticeable when he was wearing his thick official robes, but today it became apparent that his build was more robust than imagined.
His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his well-toned forearm.
An Junwang instinctively squeezed his own arm.
He didn't seem to be as muscular as him?
Moreover, An Junwang vaguely remembered that a year ago in the countryside, Xiao Liulang wasn’t as tall as him, so how come he looked so much taller now?Raz P.'s Thoughts

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