freenovelworld Chapter 155 Similar to a Deceased Wife
Chapter 155 Similar to a Deceased Wife
And so, Lord Zhang collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Seeing this, Zheng Xun said in surprise, "We're all colleagues, how can you be so heartless? Why don't you lend a hand!"
Everyone:...
If you don't give the word, who would dare to help?
Because some things in the Ordnance Bureau are quite private, the servants and laborers are not allowed to approach them while the adults are on duty.
Helpless, Zheng Xun could only select two adults who were not in any trouble and have them help Lord Zhang out a short distance.
The two people whose names were called almost jumped up in fright when they heard their names mentioned.
Upon learning that she was safe, she burst into tears of joy.
Zheng Xun: ...
Does it need to be so exaggerated?
It seems we misunderstood them; they actually have a lot of camaraderie! Look at them, they're all crying like this because of Lord Zhang's death.
As the two officials helped Lord Zhang up, Zheng Xun's mind was already focused on the next matter.
[Some are ruthless, some are ruthless to themselves, and the next one is interesting...]
The two men supporting Lord Zhang: What interesting things can't be said before they leave?
Judging from Princess Yuanjia's excited tone, they were certain that a big juicy story was about to unfold.
Oh no, is it too late to abandon Lord Zhang now?
The two men exchanged a glance, quickened their pace, and swiftly escorted Lord Zhang to his servants.
The servants of the Zhang family were terrified, but their master's colleagues had already grabbed their clothes and hurried back.
He was frantic with worry. Unable to catch up with them while clutching the corpse, he could only crane his neck and shout, "My lords! How did my master die?!"
Can anyone explain this to him?
How is he going to explain this when he gets back?!
A voice, growing ever more distant, called out: "Sudden death!"
It has been proven that human potential is limitless.
To catch the hot melon, the two moved faster than ever before, and their hard work paid off; they actually made it.
[The deeds of this Lord Zhou, if written down, could probably support a bookstore, and not even a proper one.]
Everyone's gaze turned to the only official in the Ordnance Bureau with the surname Zhou.
How indecent is it? Let me explain!
Lord Zhou is like a legendary heroine in a novel; at first glance, she seems ordinary, but she has a pair of expressive eyes.
He came from a poor family! He had a life full of hardships! He was a pure white lotus rising from the mud, untainted by its surroundings! He was a resilient little white flower swaying in the storm!
"Oh my God!"
Someone couldn't help but mutter a surprised exclamation, and the person next to him quickly covered his mouth.
Mr. Zhou himself: ...
He kept his head down, his expression unreadable, his eyelashes long, and he wore a faded blue robe with his back straight.
I have to say, I hadn't noticed before, but his demeanor is actually quite interesting.
In reality, it was all just a pretense to lure rich women.
He clearly understands his strengths and weaknesses, and is able to utilize them to the fullest extent.
He plays the kind of characters that wealthy women like.
He can be a down-on-his-luck scholar as delicate as a willow in the wind, a dazzling and charming devil, or a well-behaved and adorable sweetheart.
[With 360 different personas, there's bound to be one that wealthy women adore.]
The reason he tries so hard to please others is because he has an ambitious heart.
The reason he only managed to secure a mediocre position in the Ordnance Bureau despite his long efforts was because his looks were ultimately limited; he wasn't good enough to impress a true socialite, nor was his charisma enough to make those intelligent people fall head over heels for him.
Lord Zhou is usually quiet and prefers to keep to himself.
His colleagues perceived him as honest and reliable, a type of person who rarely aroused hostility. In fact, some worried that his honesty might lead to his downfall, so they took care of him in every way.
This shows that Lord Zhou not only has a knack for dealing with women, but also has some experience in dealing with men.
But Zheng Xun's words today were shocking, with a strangely melodramatic flavor.
While somewhat dazed, they couldn't help but exclaim: Thank you, this has demystified honest people.
However, Lord Zhou is not without his own unique characteristics and strengths.
He's outgoing, has great stamina, and usually acts aloof and arrogant, but once he gets involved with a rich woman, he becomes a clingy little devil.
To maintain his attractiveness, he insisted on exercising, studied diligently, and constantly came up with new and ingenious ways to speak and flatter.
[And whether it was starting or ending, he was extremely carefree. Isn't that exactly the kind of young man wealthy women love?]
Other adults: We all felt that the princess's words were somewhat meaningful, as if there were many unspoken thoughts.
Master Zhou himself...
His current composure is all an act; he has never actually been that embarrassed.
He was like a toad thrown into the scorching sun, his skin peeled off and exposed to everyone's eyes, with not even a leaf to cover his shame.
He didn't consider himself thin-skinned, and when he decided to take this path, he had already thrown away his pride and male dignity.
But now that it's been pointed out so bluntly, he realizes he's not as carefree as he thought.
In particular, Zheng Xun's tone was mocking.
He couldn't help but feel indignant.
What does Princess Yuanjia know? She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, a privileged child of heaven. How could she know the difficulties of ordinary people like them?
He lacked both a brilliant mind and a prestigious family background, so he had to resort to any means necessary to climb the social ladder!
As if Zheng Xun had heard his thoughts, he began to complain in his mind.
[Actually, I can understand it. He's ambitious and unwilling to be second to anyone. I know that all too well.]
These kinds of things are all about ability; it doesn't matter which route you take.
But what he has now obtained is something that originally belonged to others.
He entered the Ordnance Bureau through a fair and square examination, but lost his desired official position because of this person's connections. As a result, he went through several years of twists and turns before finally returning to the Ordnance Bureau.
Officers of the Ordnance Bureau: !
Their eyes darted back and forth, searching for the unfortunate soul.
[They're talking about Lord Jia. I don't know what he's grinning about like an idiot. Back then, Lord Zhou almost had someone impersonate bandits and kill him to try and snatch his spot.]
However, due to various coincidences, he ultimately failed, but his intention to harm others was undeniable.
Lord Jia, grinning foolishly with his big teeth showing: !!!
No hehe!
His smile vanished instantly.
After some recollection, what Zheng Xun said matched his own experience.
At that time, he lost the opportunity to enter the Ordnance Bureau, so he was transferred to other posts. He originally planned to take the shortcut, but some people kept encouraging him, saying that the official road was safe and flat.
He thought about it and realized it made sense, so he agreed.
But later, when he set off, he suddenly wanted to reach his destination quickly so he could eat at a pancake stall that closed early.
So he decided to change his route temporarily.
Later, he heard that bandits had appeared near the official road that day.
At the time, he wondered, "Where do bandits get the audacity to rob people on the official road?"
Because the bandits didn't actually attack, the incident turned out to be a "false alarm" that left him feeling quite relieved for a long time.
He never expected that this was directed at him.
Zheng Xun narrowed his eyes.
[Putting someone with such poor character in the Ordnance Bureau would be like placing a time bomb.]
However, since it's a bomb, why not take it to the Brown Country? It's okay if it doesn't explode, but it would be better if it did.
Lord Zhou, who had been tense all over, breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the princess's words were a bit hard to understand, he knew he wouldn't end up like Lord Zhang, and that was enough.
He was pragmatic and knew he couldn't do anything to Zheng Xun, so he immediately accepted reality and started to think about it.
Actually, this is also an opportunity. If he can achieve great things, he will be a meritorious official of the Great Yong Dynasty when he returns.
Given the situation in Brown Country, he might be even more successful there.
As for why I never considered betraying Dayong and joining the He Kingdom...
What a joke!
Although he was somewhat jealous and dissatisfied with Princess Yuanjia, he had to admit that with the princess around, how could the Brown Kingdom win?
The court of Dayong has been completely transformed. Although he lacks a grand vision and his foresight is not particularly far-sighted, he still knows what is good and what is bad.
Forgive his bluntness, but what does the Brown Kingdom have to fight against the Great Yong?
Thinking it and doing it, Zheng Xun suddenly patted Lord Zhou on the shoulder.
Zheng Shi screamed silently from the shadows: "Ahhh! Princess, don't touch him! He's a philanderer! He's filthy!"
"I have long heard of Lord Zhou. With your abilities, it is a waste for you to stay in the Ordnance Bureau. Here's what we'll do: go find Lord Mu of the Brown Kingdom. He is one of my men, and you will follow him from now on!"
Lord Zhou's eyes welled up with tears: "Thank you for your appreciation, Princess! Your humble servant will certainly live up to your expectations!"
Zheng Xun: ...
It wasn't really appreciation or anything like that; his tearful gratitude made her, the one who had schemed against him, feel guilty... Yeah, right!
If it's something that's mutually agreeable, then that's perfect!
Plans can't keep up with changes, so let's pack up and take Song Zhiling, who is still studying, with us.
We'll make the arrangements then: Lord Zhou will be in the open, while Song Zhiling and Mu Zhuo will be in the shadows—perfect!
Doesn't the Brown Country like to play some kind of undercover game?
She played with them!
She wasn't greedy; she just wanted to use these few people to tear a gap in the Brown Kingdom's defenses!
After sending Lord Zhou away, Zheng Xun took out the "Book of Casting Instruments".
At first, everyone was puzzled, but when Zheng Xun read out the name of the booklet, they suddenly realized. After Zheng Xun finished explaining the origin of the booklet, a group of people surrounded him.
Honestly, before this, Zheng Xun thought he was very powerful and fearless.
But when she was surrounded by such a group of excited people with red eyes, she felt a little scared.
Their eyes didn't look like they wanted to devour people, but they looked just as hungry.
She swallowed hard and held up the "Catalogue of Casting Tools": "Good things should be given to those who are skilled..."
"I'm good at it!"
“Princess, I believe I am better at it than he is.”
"I'm good at it, no one is better than me!"
They swarmed around her like flies, and she could hardly understand the word "skilled" anymore.
As they drew closer, alarm bells went off in her head.
She shoved the booklet into Lord Jia's arms before pushing her way through the crowd and escaping.
Seeing the group of noisy, seemingly mad people, Zheng Xun patted his chest in lingering fear.
She muttered seriously, "No wonder this is a martial arts world! Can weapon forging lead to enlightenment? Otherwise, the officials at the Ordnance Bureau wouldn't have gone mad from their cultivation!"
After leaving the Ordnance Bureau, Zheng Xun ate a quick meal and went straight to Liao Hongsheng's place.
Although Zheng Xun had never been to Liao Hongsheng's residence before, he knew she would come, so he instructed the servants to welcome her in directly.
This encounter led Zheng Xun into a fascinating spectacle.