My spirit appeared on the road to exile, and I was treated as an ancestor.

Chapter 21 There is such a soft and delicate material in the world!
Lu Xingyan recalled the stories and plays he had read before, none of which mentioned that immortals snored.

He also loved gold and silver jewelry... He really couldn't imagine what kind of deity this was.

Lu Xingyan turned his back to sleep, pretending to be deaf, after all, eavesdropping on someone snoring was truly disrespectful to a deity.

...

The next day, Gu Xingzhao was awakened by the noise and found that everyone in the main hall was awake. Liu Xiangbai, who had been in a coma with a high fever the night before, was being helped to bow and thank the Lu family.

The other members of the Liu family who woke up were shocked. Their young master was still unconscious yesterday, and even the doctor couldn't help him, but today he was able to get up!

Could it be that the deity who helped the Lu family that night appeared last night and saved the young master?
Are there really gods and immortals in this world?

The Lu family members were secretly amazed. Their old immortal was too miraculous. Last night, they thought the young master of the Liu family was almost dead, but today he was cured.

Could it be... the legendary art of bringing the dead back to life?
"I will always remember Uncle Lu's kindness in saving me, and I will definitely repay him when I have the chance in the future."

Liu Xiangbai's complexion was still somewhat poor, after all, he was seriously injured, but he was able to wake up, and the entire Liu family was extremely grateful to the Lu family.

Lu Qing helped him up, his face showing worry, but more so relief at seeing Liu Xiangbai out of danger. "What's this talk of repaying? I've known your father for decades. Although our two families have a history... well, let's not dwell on the past. The most important thing now is to be alive."

In Lu Qing's view, it was Gu Xingzhao who saved Liu Xiangbai, and the one who should be repaid was not himself. However, it was not a good idea to make a big deal out of the matter of a divine intervention.

It's not appropriate to bring up the matter between the two families again.

Liu Xiangbai clenched his fist under his sleeve. "Ziheng understands."

Gu Xingzhao looked at Liu Xiangbai for a while. Liu Xiangbai had a refined appearance and looked like someone who had read a lot of books, but his eyes were dull and lifeless.

"Lu Qing, I left some medicine for Liu Xiangbai and wrote down the instructions. He should take it for about five days."

Lu Qing originally thought that the ancestor had already left, but he didn't expect that she would actually stay here all night!
Lu Qing was shocked: His ancestors hadn't slept all night?
Gu Xingzhao stretched and said, "I slept for a while in the latter half of the night."

Lu Qing immediately felt guilty, as these matters had caused his ancestor to work so hard all night.

Gu Xingzhao: "It's getting cold lately, and you're all dressed too lightly. You might catch a chill at night. I've left you a few clothes that will keep you warm if you wear them close to your skin. You should distribute them to the older and younger people who aren't resistant to the cold, especially yourself. Your injuries have only recently healed, and you're still weak. Don't be polite with the younger generation; it would be more troublesome if you got sick."

Fearing that the old man might be reluctant to use them and would save them for the younger generation, she specifically instructed and explained, "I have prepared them for everyone else as well, but that man surnamed Du is really keeping a close eye on things, and the bamboo basket can't hold too many items. You can put them on first, and I will send a few more over when the bamboo basket is empty."

"I also put two packs of hand warmers inside. When it gets really cold, just tear them open and stick them on your clothes to generate heat and keep warm. The instructions are written inside. You can study them yourselves when you have time."

Lu Qing felt a warm glow in his heart. Even though he was almost seventy, he felt as if his ancestors were caring for and admonishing him like a child.

He thought about it again and realized that this was normal. Ancestors are ancestors, and the descendants of the Lu family are naturally descendants. In the eyes of ancestors, aren't they all children?
Lu Qing: Our ancestors were very thoughtful. On behalf of the entire Lu family, we thank them for their blessings.

Gu Xingzhao waved his hand subconsciously, then remembered that Lu Qing couldn't see him. "Alright, while that Du guy isn't here, hurry up and change your clothes. It's not as warm as yesterday."

She stood there, feeling a chill even in her coat. Lu Qing: I'll make the arrangements right away.

After Gu Xingzhao left, Lu Qing took Lu Xingyao to see the bamboo baskets. The baskets, which were almost empty yesterday, were now full.

Lu Xingyao was puzzled. He had been sleeping next to the bamboo basket all night, so how could he not have noticed when his ancestors had placed it there?

He grabbed the fabric and exclaimed in shock, "!!!"

Such a soft and delicate material exists in the world! It's so light and thin!

Lu Xingyao glanced at his grandfather and saw that his grandfather's expression was calm, so he also composed himself so as not to appear so ignorant.

In fact, the moment Lu Qing touched the clothes, he could no longer remain calm.

Our ancestors were truly amazing; they always gave us such wonderful things!
The bamboo basket wasn't very big; it only contained six sets of thermal underwear, two sets for children, which were naturally for Lu Zhou's youngest son and Lu Yang's daughter.

Of the four large sets remaining, Lu Qing wore one, and gave one set to his fifty-something-year-old butler, Uncle Zhou, and the other two sets to the two collateral relatives who risked their lives to protect the Lu family the other day.

Those who received it were excited, but no one asked any questions, as they all knew what was going on. They took off their clothes and put them on; the clothes were soft and comfortable against their skin!

If they weren't afraid of being seen by outsiders, they wouldn't even want to put on that rough and tattered prison uniform anymore.

Lu Youtang put on her new clothes and smiled, her eyes crinkling, "Mother, I'm not cold anymore!"

Madam Xu was astonished. Where did the old man and the others get these clothes? They were so magical... Recalling what she had heard from time to time these past two days, could it be that a deity had appeared and was protecting the Lu family?
The group of people wearing new clothes were beaming with joy, while onlookers were filled with envy, their eyes practically burning holes in them.

"Second brother, tell everyone, what does it feel like to wear this thing?"

The man couldn't help but show off, "It's extremely comfortable! I've lived for decades, and this is the first time I've ever worn such comfortable and warm clothes."

The people around them were practically envious, but they pretended to be disdainful, saying, "Look how smug you are, it's just a piece of clothing."

They said this, but in their hearts they were all thinking: When will they be able to wear the clothes given by the old immortal?
Lu Zhou looked suspicious. This thing didn't look special at all. Was it really that good?
Lu Qing had lived for nearly seventy years and once held a high position of power. His food, clothing and daily necessities were the best in the capital. What expensive and fine materials hadn't he seen?
There have been many imperial gifts of fabric in the past, but none of them are as comfortable and close-fitting as this garment. What's even more amazing is that it doesn't make you feel cold at all when you wear it; it's incredibly warm!
Lu Xingyao was worried that some people might be unhappy about not receiving the clothes bestowed by their ancestors, so he quickly explained to the clansmen that the bamboo baskets were too small to hold the items, and that everyone would be able to wear them later.

His explanation warmed the hearts of all twenty-six members of the Lu family, even though their bodies were cold.

Oh, how wonderful! They are all people who are cared for and protected by an old deity.

The Liu family members nearby were all focused on their young master and paid no attention to what the Lu family was doing.

Before Lu Qing and the others could even examine the hand warmers left behind by Gu Xingzhao, Du Hangwu had already entered with a knife. He had already heard the commotion outside, and his ashen face turned strange when he saw Liu Xiangbai standing alive in front of him. His hand unconsciously gripped the hilt of his knife tightly...

(End of this chapter)