Becoming wealthy by raising furry animals

Chapter 53: Records of the Founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Ban You looked at Cang Zhuo, and the two looked at each other. After a long time, Cang Zhuo put away his fierce expression and sighed helplessly.

"I hope Miss Ban can seriously consider what I said. After all... this not only concerns the safety of the Saint, but also Miss Ban's safety."

After Cang Zhuo left, Ban You stood there for a long time without coming back to his senses.

The next morning, there were not so many customers in Zuixianlou in the morning. The store was deserted and the waiters were busy wiping tables and cleaning.

Ban You stood in the lobby, watching everyone busying around without saying a word, until Liu Xian came in from the backyard, she went to greet him.

"Shopkeeper Liu."

"Miss Ban came so early, are you looking for my master?"

Ban You nodded.

"Then I'll take Ban You upstairs." Liu Xian said as he took Ban You to the third floor.

The jade Buddha that had been placed there had been moved into the warehouse for safekeeping. But without the jade Buddha, the corridor felt empty, and Ban You suddenly felt like something was missing.

Liu Xian knocked on the door, opened it and invited Ban You in.

Zhou Heng was sitting at the table eating breakfast. Seeing Ban You coming, he asked, "Miss Ban, have you had breakfast?"

As soon as Zhou Heng finished speaking, Ban You's stomach started to growl.

When Ban You heard her stomach growling, her face turned red and she looked at Zhou Heng somewhat unnaturally.

"Liu Xian, prepare the dishes for Miss Ban."

"Yes."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

After the two of them had breakfast quietly, Zhou Heng drank hot tea and looked at Ban You leisurely.

"Miss Ban, you're here so early, is there something important you want to talk to me about?"

Ban You looked at his suave appearance, clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and looked at him intently.

"Are you going to use Xue Zhao's blood?"

Zhou Heng's smile dropped when he heard Ban You's words. He slowly put down the teacup in his hand. Interest flashed in his eyes as he looked at Ban You with a half-smile.

"Where did you hear that?"

"I just want to know what exactly Zhou Jun wants to do with Xue Zhao?"

"I said I wouldn't hurt it."

"So they'll take her blood, right?"

Zhou Heng did not answer.

Ban You looked at the silent Zhou Heng and understood. At that moment, she knew clearly that what Cang Zhuo said was true, and Zhou Heng had been deliberately hiding it from her.

"why?"

"Miss Ban, some things are not as simple as you think." Zhou Heng sighed, somewhat helplessly, "I promise you that I will not harm the Sky Fox and will bring it back intact."

Ban You looked at Zhou Heng, whose eyes were firm and resolute. She didn't know how to answer him. As she had said before, she only wanted Xue Zhao to be free and safe, nothing else.

But at this moment, Ban You suddenly felt confused from the bottom of her heart. She could obviously tell Zhou Heng directly that it was not possible, but she didn't know why she couldn't say those two words.

She said goodbye to Zhou Heng in a hurry and ran back to Li's house.

When I returned to my room, Xue Zhao was lying on the bed playing with toys.

Ban You walked over and sat next to Xue Zhao, his eyes kind and gentle: "Xue Zhao, I want to ask you something?"

"Squeak!" (This princess is listening.)
“If someone wanted to take your blood for something, would you consent to that person taking your blood?”

Xue Zhao shook her head after hearing this. "Squeak, squeak, squeak!" (No! My blood is too precious to be given away to outsiders.)
"Squeak!" (Could it be that if I give the princess blood, that person will let me go?)

Xue Zhao turned his little head and suddenly shouted.

"Okay, go ahead and play first. I have something to do and need to go out."

Ban You came to Zuixianlou again.

When Liu Xian saw her, he took her to Zhou Heng's room without saying a word.

At this time, Zhou Heng was standing by the window, and standing side by side with him was Yue Xi, who was holding a wine jug and carrying a long sword.

"What exactly is it that makes you so eager to have me come back?" Yue Xi took a sip of wine and turned to look at Zhou Heng.

"You'll know in a moment." Zhou Heng was playing a riddle, not wanting to tell him too much. "By the way, did you bring back the 'Annals of the Founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty' that I asked you to bring back?"

"I brought it. After you sent me a letter by carrier pigeon a few days ago, I asked my master to retrieve the ancient book." Yue Xi handed a wrinkled book to Zhou Heng. "I remember that this book records the contributions of successive emperors to the development of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The most important one is the description of the treasury. Isn't that something we all know? Why did you specifically ask for it?"

"It's not for me to see." Zhou Heng said in a flat tone.

"You're not the one reading this?" Yue Xi was a little confused. "Are you planning to let outsiders read this book? Are you crazy?"

"This book belongs to the royal collection and is forbidden to be shown to outsiders. If it is discovered by someone with ulterior motives, do you still want to maintain your status as a prince?!"

"You brought the book to me. Now that it's in my possession, everyone will think I read it. Who will know that this book has been read by others?"

When Yue Xi heard Zhou Heng's words, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

He sighed. He knew Zhou Heng too well. There was nothing he couldn't do as long as he set his mind to it. No one could persuade him, so he simply changed the subject.

"Hey, how's the Sky Fox? Now that we've gathered the Earth-Fish Grass, Mysterious Nether Flower, and Yellow Garden Root, we only need the Sky Fox's blood to open that ancient treasure house."

"With that treasure house, I can truly make my Great Zhou invincible." Yue Xi's eyes were bright and resolute when he said this, his hair dancing in the breeze, and the youthful spirit was fully revealed.

When Zhou Heng saw him like this, his blood boiled.

He has been waiting for this day for a long time. As long as the treasury is opened, the Great Zhou will return to the emperor's control and will no longer be dominated by the aristocratic families.

At the same time, Ban You followed Liu Xian up to the third floor. As soon as she walked into the house, she saw a stranger. She was slightly stunned. After she realized what was happening, she wanted to bow and say goodbye, but was stopped by Zhou Heng.

"Miss Ban, please stay."

"Is there anything else, Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou Heng signaled Liu Xian to close the door, then walked to the chair, sat down, poured a cup of tea and handed it to Ban You.

"please."

Ban You sat down and looked at Zhou Heng with a faint expression.

"This guy's name is Yue Xi. He grew up with me. There's no need to worry."

"What exactly does Zhou Jun want to say?"

"Take a look at this book." Zhou Heng said in a gentle tone as he handed the book "Annals of the Great Zhou Dynasty" to Ban You.

Ban You flipped through the book hesitantly and read it carefully.

While she was reading, Yue Xi, who was sitting next to her, opened his mouth in surprise.

He had never seen such a gentle and kind Zhou Heng. If the people who went to Beijing saw Zhou Heng like this, they would definitely think they were dreaming.

After all, everyone in the capital knew that the Ninth Prince was a reckless scoundrel, having been unrivaled in his fights against the imperial family since childhood. Relying on His Majesty's favor, he had dealt with everyone from the princes and princesses to the sons of noble families. Unfortunately, he was still young at the time, so even if a court official had complained to His Majesty, the only recourse would have been, "He's a young child; he needs more discipline."

　New chapter is here.

　　I'm going out for dinner today, so the next chapter will be a little late. Love you guys.

　　
　
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