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Chapter 290 Shut up, Du the Thief! (Update resumed)

One day, Song Que was training the army in the military camp. Just as he returned to the tent, someone came to his house with a message, "Master, the second and third wives are feeling unwell recently, and a doctor has been requested."

"What did the doctor say?"

"Master, according to the doctor, the two ladies may be pregnant."

Song Que perked up, and the fatigue on his face was swept away. "Come here, prepare the car, I need to go back to the city."

Soon, a convoy left the camp and headed for Chengdu City. After passing through the city gate, what came into view was a busy street. On the carriage, Song Que lifted the curtain and the vendors, shops and pedestrians on both sides of the road passed by him one by one.

All kinds of goods and merchants gathered here, and the city of Chengdu became visibly prosperous.

The scene before him made Song Que feel emotional. It took a year of operation to achieve the current results. The Song family has completely established a foothold in Bashu, and its power has grown tremendously. He had never expected to take this path.

As he thought about it, his thoughts flew farther and farther away. When he came back to his senses, he had already arrived at the Song Mansion.

In the inner room at the backyard of the Song Mansion, a young woman was lying on a couch surrounded by a group of people.

"The valve master is here."

Someone shouted, and the place suddenly became silent. Song Que walked in from the door, and a crowd of people bowed and saluted, "Master."

"Everyone, stand down."

Song Que didn't even bother to look at her and dismissed everyone. After a moment, there were only two people left in the room. He stepped forward and stared at the woman's face, "What did the doctor say?" As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to feel her pulse, and his brows instantly relaxed.

Medicine and martial arts are inseparable. As soon as he entered the room, he roughly understood her condition, but he couldn't confirm it. Now, after taking her pulse, he found that she was pregnant.

The woman looked at Song Que's face, eyes full of shame, "The doctor said it's been two months."

Song Que rarely smiled and said, "Have a good rest. If you have anything to do, just tell the servants to do it. Take care of yourself." This woman was from a branch of the Chen family of the previous dynasty, and it was also a political marriage.

However, when he saw the shy smile on the woman's face, he felt an indescribable emotion spreading in his heart. He then held her hand and transmitted a stream of true energy to help her heal her body. Song Que left only after she fell asleep.

Half a month later, the Liu girl who married into the family with the Chen girl also brought good news. When the news spread, the whole Song family was overjoyed. The head of the family had many descendants, and the family was no longer so small, so the future was promising.

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Outside Yangzhou city.

Su Ming and Xu Ziling came by boat and got off at the ferry outside the city. When they set foot on this land, Xu Ziling's calm mood could not help but be stirred. Revisiting the old place, he was naturally touched.

After crossing the ferry, official road, and checkpoints along the way, they arrived in front of Yangzhou City.

As the sun rises, Yangzhou city gradually becomes lively.

After the city gate was opened at the hour of Mao, merchants, travelers, and farmers entered and exited the city gate.

"It seems that Li Zitong's rule in Jiangdu is not popular among the people."

Xu Ziling's eyes swept over the passers-by's tattered clothes and withered faces, "Master, my brother and I grew up in Yangzhou, but along the way, the ferry is half destroyed, there are few pedestrians, and bandits are exploiting people everywhere. The population of Yangzhou is getting fewer and fewer." "Forces like aristocratic families are ultimately a minority. With the death of Yang Guang, I don't know how many people will be emperors and kings in the future. Many people will die." His voice was full of sighs.

Since Yang Guang opened up the Grand Canal, Yangzhou has become an important fulcrum of the canal. Going eastward along the Yangtze River, you can go out to Japan, Ryukyu and Southeast Asia, and going northward, you can also connect to the Yellow River waterway. Therefore, Yangzhou has become one of the most important transit stations in the country, more prosperous than most cities in the world. In addition to being a transportation hub, Yangzhou has also been a world-famous place for fireworks since ancient times. No matter whether you are a wealthy merchant, a famous scholar who prides himself on his literary talent, or a playboy who loves swordsmanship, if you have not visited this place, you are not considered a hero in the world of romance.

But now, as they travel along the way, they can see soldiers everywhere in and outside the city, and there are countless checkpoints. The people dare not speak out but are helpless. Because of the massive exploitation, even this golden waterway is no longer prosperous.

After entering Yangzhou City, Xu Ziling introduced the situation in the city to Su Ming. There are five markets in the city, and the South Gate Market facing the Yangtze River is the most prosperous. There are at least dozens of stalls offering various types of food, large and small. However, when they arrived, this place had become a ruin.

Xu Ziling came to a shop. The tent had collapsed, revealing dry straw and burnt pillars. The earth wall had collapsed and the ground was overgrown with weeds. He stared blankly at the scene in front of him, feeling a sense of sadness filling his heart.

"Master, this is the Feng Family Steamed Bun Shop I mentioned. I wonder how Sister Zhen is doing now."

A beautiful woman like Zhen Sao usually would not have a good ending in a turbulent time of war. She was just lucky enough to be favored by Yu Wenzhi. But that was Wei Zhenzhen in the original novel. Now, Yu Wenzhi had gone to Guanzhong early, and it was unknown whether he would meet Wei Zhenzhen again.

"Have you found the secret of immortality?"

Inside the palace, a burly tall figure opened his eyes. He wore a tall crown on his head, was about fifty years old, had an old-fashioned face and was a bit rigid, but his eyes were eye-catching and had a sense of majesty.

The general standing in front of him was panicked and knelt down immediately. "My king, do you still remember the two guys who were wanted by Yu Wenzhi nationwide last year? They are in Yangzhou now!"

Du Fuwei stood up, walked up to him and looked down at him, "Humph, if you dare to lie to me, watch out for your head. Lead the way!"

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The master and the disciple found an inn to stay in. They had just finished their meal and said, "Master, let's stay in Yangzhou for one night and then take a boat north tomorrow. What do you think?"

Su Ming was about to say something, but suddenly his eyes narrowed and he showed a playful smile, "Disciple, it seems that I can't leave tomorrow."

Xu Ziling was puzzled at first, but seemed to sense something. His ears moved slightly, and his eyes seemed to see through the floor, seeing the crowd outside. "Master, don't worry, I will handle this matter, and it will not affect our schedule."

After saying that, he stood up and walked out of the room.

Outside the inn, Du Fuwei and dozens of his soldiers surrounded the inn. Just as the soldiers were about to search, they saw Xu Ziling coming down from upstairs. The general who had reported to Du Fuwei before suddenly became wide-eyed and came to Du Fuwei and flattered him, "Your Majesty, yes, it's this guy. His brothers must be nearby. If we catch them, we can get the secret of immortality."

The murderous soldiers outside the inn made the innkeeper and the other guests tremble with fear, fearing that they would be captured by them. Seeing Xu Ziling not hiding but stepping forward, some kind-hearted people wanted to advise him but were stopped by their companions.

At this moment, Du Fuwei looked at the young Taoist in front of him with a cold look in his eyes, "You forgot to call me dad after going out for a walk. Come with me!"

He had heard of Xu Ziling's name, but he couldn't leave for the time being. Now that he saw Xu Ziling with his own eyes, he was filled with joy. The secret of immortality and Yang Gong's treasure house were his!
After Kou Zhong and his men escaped, Du Fuwei went to look for the Yang Gong treasure house they mentioned, but found out he had been cheated when he arrived. Over the past year, he had cooperated with Li Zitong and his power had continued to grow, so he had forgotten about the Yang Gong treasure house. Now, when he saw Xu Ziling again, it was like seeing a human-shaped treasure.

The word "father" directly brought Xu Ziling's memory back to the past. How could he allow him to take advantage of him? He immediately shouted, "Shut up, old thief Du, today, you and I will make a break and avenge our past!"

Upstairs in the inn, Su Ming stood in front of the window holding a wine glass, and had a panoramic view of everything that happened downstairs. "Du Fuwei, you are so arrogant. Today, Ziling's innate opportunity should be on you!"

Brothers, something happened at home these days and I forgot to tell you. I’m sorry. Now I’m resuming the update!

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