Spiritual energy resurgence? My former empress wife has also revived!

The following days were peaceful and tranquil.

After leaving the vast Qin mansion, they lived in the courtyard, where Aunt Wang and Wang Shu managed everything perfectly.

Wang Shu followed Aunt Wang around, learning to do laundry and cook, getting covered in the smell of cooking every day.

Aunt Wang felt sorry for her and pulled Wang Shu aside, whispering, "Girl, I'll teach you how to cook."

"But you shouldn't do the laundry. Soaking your hands in cold water all the time will make them rough over time."

"From now on, let Aunt Wang do all these things. Even if Aunt Wang is no longer here one day, it won't cost much to hire a woman to help. Don't waste your beautiful hands."

Holding Wang Shu's slender, jade-like fingers with distinct joints, even Aunt Wang, a woman herself, was amazed by their beauty.

I really don't know how this girl grew up. She's beautiful in every way, and her personality is so innocent and lively. She's lovable no matter where she is.

Even in the Qin family mansion, as Qin Zijun's personal maid, Wang Shu was not given the task of doing laundry; that was the job of the lowest-ranking maids.

Wang Shu was baffled; why would her hands become rough?

She was, after all, the Moon Goddess. Even if her magical powers and abilities were not at their peak, her body was still extraordinary. How could such mundane matters damage her divine body?

Wang Shu shook her head and said, "No, I'll do it. Aunt Wang taught me that clothes made of high-quality materials need to be washed in a special way."

"Ordinary women have never touched these things before. If we let them wash them, they'll probably ruin them."

Having lived in the Qin residence for many years, Wangshu, this ancient deity, has gained a more detailed understanding of modern human society.

Seeing that Wang Shu was unwilling, Aunt Wang did not insist. She simply pulled her to a corner and teased her, "Girl, if you put in a little more effort, the young master will marry you properly in the future."

Wang Shu's eyes lit up, but then she asked in confusion, "Aunt Wang, didn't you tell me before that the young master could only treat me as a concubine and couldn't marry me formally?"

Aunt Wang patted her hand and laughed, "Times have changed. Although the Qin family still exists, the young master has lost contact with them. It's not like before."

"But you also have to work hard and secure your title before the young master achieves success."

"With your knowledge and talent, young master, you will surely become a high-ranking official in the future. When that time comes, I estimate that you will still want to find someone of equal social standing."

Although it's said that the host family is bad, it's also true.

Qin Zijun was once the eldest son of the Qin family, so marriage naturally had to be between equals.

But now, Qin Zijun's parents have passed away, and he has become an ordinary wealthy man. Although he has the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the imperial examinations), he is no longer so particular about such things.

In the past, Aunt Wang was very wary of Wang Shu, fearing that this girl would use her beauty to seduce the young master, causing him to make mistakes and becoming a source of trouble.

But now, Aunt Wang's thoughts have completely changed.

Having spent so much time together, she already knew Wang Shu well.

This girl is quick-witted and clever, yet charming and adorable. She doesn't have many ulterior motives, and she's also diligent and intelligent. She learns the servants' work quickly and works very conscientiously.

Such a good girl is far superior to those young ladies from wealthy families. The only problem is that she is too thin and doesn't seem like someone who can easily bear children.

Giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell.

Aunt Wang already treats Wangshu as her own daughter and hopes she will have a better future.

She even went so far as to scheme against her own young master.

While the young master is down on his luck, you should quickly claim a title. When he becomes a high-ranking official in the future, you can become a noblewoman and enjoy a life of luxury.

At that time, Wang Shu didn't think that much about it.

She was overjoyed, happy that if she became that little rascal's wife, she wouldn't have to serve the mistress.

Then she will be the mistress, and I will only need to continue serving the little rascal.

(*^▽^*)~

Every afternoon, after resting for half an hour, Qin Zijun would read in her study.

Wang Shu would stay by his side, pouring him tea and water, and reading with him books that Wang Shu found boring.

On hot summer days, she would stand by and fan him.

In the cold winter, she would light a fire for him in the house.

Spring and autumn are the best seasons, so she sat to the side, resting her chin on her hand, her bright eyes staring straight at him.

That day, Qin Zijun held Wang Shu's hand and looked at her beautiful face.

Wang Shu felt her heart race for no apparent reason, her cheeks flushed, and she turned her head away: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

At that time, she didn't know that this was called shyness.

The girl had grown into a beautiful young woman, with a graceful figure and an exquisite face that possessed both youthful innocence and a touch of mature charm.

In modern terms, it's a mixture of innocence and desire.

She was like a high school girl, just at that age when flowers are budding and about to bloom, captivating and enchanting.

Qin Zijun said, "From now on, remember to always wear a veil when you go out."

"If anyone comes to visit, you should stay in the back room and not see anyone. Aunt Wang is enough to take care of you in the front."

Wang Shu frowned, her embroidered eyebrows furrowed, and said with dissatisfaction, "Am I so ugly that I can't even show my face to anyone?"

Qin Zijun laughed and said, "Of course not, quite the opposite. You are too good-looking. If others see you, it might cause trouble. I am not capable of protecting you right now."

Although Qin Zijun lived alone in this courtyard, not everyone avoided him like the plague.

Some of Qin's close relatives still keep in touch, and many of his old friends who admired his talent also come to visit.

After all, Qin Zijun didn't commit a crime or offend any powerful figures; in some people's eyes, it was just a decline in her family's fortunes.

He is exceptionally talented and will surely make a comeback in the future. If we don't offer help now, are we waiting to add to his success later?

Hearing Qin Zijun praise her good looks, Wang Shu was overjoyed.

She said with a hint of smugness, "Okay, I can listen to you, but you have to promise me one thing."

"Tell me what it is."

"You have to give me money so I can buy some cosmetics."

"What do you need those things for?"

Qin Zijun thought to herself, "You are naturally beautiful, why would you need those vulgar cosmetics?"

"Never mind that, I'm a girl too, of course I like cosmetics."

"Okay, then go buy it, but buy the expensive ones. You get what you pay for."

Wang Shu happily took the money, picked up her vegetable basket, and went out the door.

She still remembered that Qin Zijun said he wouldn't get married unless he met someone prettier than her.

Then she would dress up beautifully every day at home so that he would look down on those flashy, cheap women.

I am the Moon Goddess, and even the Heavenly Emperor was amazed by my beauty back then. How could I be inferior to those mortal women?

Qin Zijun watched as Wang Shu hopped and skipped out of the courtyard like a happy rabbit, and shook her head with a smile.

Her beauty is captivating.

Even after countless reincarnations, Wang Shu was still the most beautiful woman Qin Zijun had ever seen.

Such beauty is too easily coveted.

However, Qin Zijun in the present moment does not have the ability to protect her.

If Wang Shuzhen were to encounter danger, he would have no choice but to draw upon the power of the past from the "Book of Immortals of Ten Thousand Generations" to protect her.

But if you do that, you will make all your efforts in this life fail.

But if she really encounters danger, will she give up this life and reclaim her former power?

Qin Zijun barely considered it.

He will do that.

He can be reincarnated many times; he will have many more opportunities in the future.

But there is only one Wangshu.

……

Shouhu Lake is located at the foot of Shoushan Mountain. A river flows into Shoushan County, dividing the county seat in two.

Along the riverbank, many merchants and vendors hawk their wares.

Wang Shu was dressed in clean and simple clothes, not fancy at all, and looked like a maid from a wealthy family.

She carried a shopping basket and walked through the bustling market.

"Aunt Li, how much are these vegetables today?"

"Butcher Wang, cut me half a pound of meat. Oh, I don't want this piece. This meat is no good. You're trying to cheat me?"

Wang Shu raised her eyebrows, pointed to a good piece of meat, and asked the butcher to cut it for her.

Butcher Wang laughed and cut it off for her.

Initially, Wang Shu came to buy vegetables and meat alone. The merchants, seeing that she knew nothing, tried to fool her with scraps.

Now that Wangshu is with Aunt Wang, she has learned how to distinguish between good and bad vegetables and meats.

She learned the prices of all parts of the pig and how to cook them deliciously.

She's incredibly strong now!

I put the vegetables and meat in the basket, and was about to go buy some cosmetics.

I passed by a watermelon stall with neatly arranged watermelons.

That little rascal loves watermelon, especially chilled watermelon.

Wang Shu thought for a moment, then walked over and asked, "How much does this melon cost per pound?"

"Twenty coins per pound."

"So expensive? Is your melon made of gold?"

Wang Shu pouted.

The melon vendor complained, "Young lady, look, there are no melons here at this time of year. Our family is blessed with good fortune. Our ancestor met an immortal who bestowed upon us a talisman, which is how we were able to get melons from the south."

"Go and ask around, besides us selling melons at this time of year, who else in Shoushan County is selling them?"

In this world where cultivators live, although there is no cold chain technology, cultivators can still keep things fresh, and it's even simpler for them.

Wang Shu had also heard of this melon seller; he was a prominent figure in Shoushan County.

Their ancestor helped a Taoist practitioner, who then bestowed upon them a protective talisman.

His family sourced watermelons from the warmer south and transported them to the north to sell using the power of talismans, thus making a fortune.

Wang Shu touched the silver in her pocket.

This melon is a bit too expensive.

Forget it, I won't buy any cosmetics today. I'll give him the money to buy melons instead.

"Pick one for me, it has to be cooked."

"I guarantee it's ripe. How about this one? Fifteen pounds, three hundred coins. Miss, can you carry something this heavy?"

Before the melon vendor could even react, Wang Shu raised one hand.

She weighed it in her hand and decided it was acceptable, just right.

If that melon vendor dares to shortchange her, she'll definitely stab him in the back!

Wang Shu happily returned home, carrying a watermelon in her left hand and a vegetable basket in her right.

When a stranger came to visit, she was curious. She put down the vegetable basket and watermelon, carefully approached the study, and eavesdropped on the conversation inside.

The person who came was a matchmaker.

The matchmaker, all smiles and in a warm tone, said, "Young Master Qin, I'm here on behalf of Prefect Lu."

"When the prefect heard about the Qin family's situation, he was heartbroken, but he admired the young master's talent and was still willing to marry his daughter to him."

"Moreover, the prefect said that the young master should not marry into the family, as that would be an insult to him. The marriage should still be between equals and conducted in a proper and formal manner."

"The prefect said that the young master has reached the age to get married. As long as the young master marries the prefect's daughter, they will be one family, and the Lu family will give the young master their full support."

"The property that was seized by the Qin family relatives can also be recovered for you by the Prefect. That is all your property, young master."

"When the young master becomes successful in the future, he will be worthy of Master Qin's spirit in heaven."

Wang Shu, who was listening outside, was furious. "So, they've come to arrange a marriage."

She was nervous, afraid that the little rascal would actually agree.

The Lu family didn't care about his "decline in fortune" and were still willing to act as matchmakers, which could be considered as giving Qin Zijun respect.

Moreover, the Lu family promised to help him reclaim his family business, and Wang Shu was afraid that he would be tempted.

The matchmaker earnestly persuaded her.

Qin Zijun shook her head after hearing this: "Go back and tell the prefect that I am humbled by his high regard."

"But the student really has no intention of getting married for the time being. He will wait until he has made great achievements before thinking about marriage."

Wang Shu was secretly delighted and hid to the side. She watched as the matchmaker walked out with an angry look on her face, muttering, "Do you still think you're the eldest young master of the Qin family?"

"It's your good fortune that the prefect thinks highly of you, how dare you refuse?"

The matchmaker was unhappy, mainly because she thought it was a sure thing and she would make a fortune from the matchmaking, but it turned out to be a disaster.

"Hehehe~"

Wang Shu secretly stuck her tongue out at her.

"What are you eavesdropping about outside? Come in now."

Qin Zijun's voice from inside the room startled Wang Shu.

She walked nervously into the house, blinked, and asked curiously, "How did you know I was outside?"

I at least have cultivation, while this little brat is just an ordinary person.

Qin Zijun smiled but remained silent, offering no reply.

Wang Shu didn't pay attention to these trivial matters. She asked, "You...you don't agree to this marriage?"

"You want me to say yes?"

I don't want you to agree.

Wang Shu, being straightforward, spoke without thinking.

But after saying it, I felt a little embarrassed, thinking that my thoughts were too obvious.

Qin Zijun smiled and said, "That guy surnamed Lu has come over to play the good guy."

"He thought I didn't know that all the investigations my father underwent while he was alive were orchestrated by him."

"It was he who instigated those Qin family relatives to come and seize the family property."

"He really treats me like a child who doesn't know anything."

Wang Shu angrily said, "That person is wicked."

Qin Zijun didn't care: "Ignore him. I'll kill his whole family when I get the chance."

As an outstanding transmigrator from the Xia Dynasty and a fearless, infinitely reincarnated individual, Qin Zijun always kills the entire family of her enemies.

Wang Shu didn't think there was anything wrong with Qin Zijun's idea.

You have to kill the whole family when you're dealing with an enemy.

Look at that terrifying demon king back then, he just wiped out her whole family, and now there are no ancient gods left.

"But what if he attacks you?"

Wang Shu made a throat-slitting gesture.

In the novels she had read, that's how the villains always did it.

Qin Zijun chuckled: "No, I am a scholar, after all, and I have an official title."

"In this dynasty, one is qualified to be granted an imperial title by the emperor."

"If something happens to me, the higher-ups will definitely investigate thoroughly. He, as a prefect, can't afford to take the blame, and it will also implicate his family."

After all, this is a world where spiritual cultivation exists.

A prefect, in modern terms, is equivalent to a mayor. This is a high-ranking official position, but it can also be changed with a single word from above.

Wang Shu didn't understand that much.

Qin Zijun refused the marriage proposal; she was only happy.

"Young master, I'll go make you braised pork. I also bought a melon; I'll cut it for you after you finish eating."

The moon goddess skipped and hopped to the kitchen.