Many people probably don't remember who Hu Shuanzi is. Even Jiang Wang may not have an impression if he hears this name at first glance.
This is how most ordinary people in this world feel about their existence.
When Hu Laogen was still alive, some people might still remember Hu Shuanzi, a simple young man, but after Hu Laogen died, he became even more silent.
It is said that one person can achieve enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Hu Laogen, the former pavilion chief, had no children, so he brought Hu Shuanzi, who was slightly related, into the town hall to find a job as a caretaker.
In fact, Hu Shuanzi also did a lot of things during this time. Maintaining order, delivering supplies, publicizing plague prevention and control strategies... in short, he did everything he could.
He also specifically consulted the martial arts guards at the mine (now incorporated into the Qingyang Town Hall) for martial arts training, and practiced hard every day.
Although Jiang Wang gave Dugu a small amount of power, it took her own efforts to truly win it.
Hu Shuanzi is the most determined executor of any order given by Dugu Xiao. In the beginning, it was under his leadership that other people began to slowly recognize Dugu Xiao's command.
But that's all. No matter how much he wants to do, his strength is limited.
He was naturally the first to notice the change in Dugu's mood.
Intentionally or unintentionally, he walked in front of Dugu Xiao several times before finally summoning the courage to say, "Xiao Xiao is very happy today?"
Dugu Xiao raised his head and smiled at him: "Yes, Brother Shuanzi."
That's it. He didn't explain why he was happy, nor did he mean to share his happiness with him.
Of course she knew Shuanzi's thoughts, but what needed to be said had already been made clear.
In a world where extraordinary powers prevail, ordinary people have no future.
She used to think that she also had no future.
So I have to work hard to keep up with Jiang Wang and do my best to show my own value, all because of the lack of security and the anxiety of being precarious.
She was afraid that if she was a little slow, she would be abandoned without hesitation. Falling back into that gray world.
But now, with Jiang Wang's promise, she has even begun to look forward to the future too much.
In that colorful world, there would naturally be no beards.
She was willing to be a little closer to Hu Shuanzi, just to express his gratitude, and to use this attitude to make others respect Hu Shuanzi more. This was an equal reward in her opinion.
There is no need for more, and there is no need for less.
Seeing that Dugu Xiao had no intention of saying anything more, Hu Shuanzi laughed innocently: "Then you are busy."
For him, this smile was enough.
In fact, Dugu Xiao seldom smiles. She keeps a cold face most of the time, which makes her look more mature despite her slightly immature appearance.
Others may not know, or may not care.
But he knows that he cares.
Walking out of the town hall, across the yard, and passing by Qiang Qiang who was sunbathing on a deck chair - the hard work he had done some time ago seemed like a flashback to a dying person. After the plague was under control, the person quickly returned to his old ways. If you can sit, never stand; if you can lie down, never sit.
"It's useless." Hu Shuanzi suddenly said this as he walked by.
Hu Shuanzi did not dare to be negligent, so he stopped and turned around, asking respectfully: "Master Xiang, do you want to talk to me?"
He moved forward without even raising his eyelids, but obviously there was no second person here: "Give up, you are not in the same world, and you can't reach it even if you stand on tiptoe. It was like this before, and it will be even more like this in the future."
Hu Shuanzi probably understood, but he didn't speak.
"The road is long and long..." Qian Qian sighed: "Shuanzi, it's better not to go."
"I don't know why the road is long and people are far away, Mr. Xiang." Shuanzi said with his unique seriousness: "I just have a look, it's fine."
The skylight is really good, making the world feel bright.
"Now that you've made up your mind. Then work hard. I'm talking about real hard work, not just walking around like a headless fly like you are now."
Lying forward, I opened my eyes and looked at the cloudless sky. I had a vague illusion that the whole sky was about to collapse. "When you really work hard, you will understand... that hard work is useless."
"Okay, Mr. Xiang."
Hu Shuanzi seemed to understand, but in fact he left inexplicably.
Everyone sees the world differently.
Xiang Qian could bask in the sun leisurely, but Hu Shuanzi only felt... it was really hot.
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Hengyang County is the first of the three counties of Yang Kingdom, and the capital of the country naturally falls in this county.
The capital of the Yang Kingdom was named "Zhaoheng" - the earliest name was "Tianxiong". It was changed to "Zhaoheng" after surrendering to the Qi Kingdom. That was also many years ago.
At this time, in the palace in Zhaoheng City, an ordinary-looking young man was sitting in a side hall waiting.
Not only does he look ordinary, he also has an ordinary temperament. Even though he is dressed luxuriously at the moment, he still looks a bit nondescript. In short, it doesn't show nobility.
If Jiang Wang were here, he would be able to recognize him as the man he met at Tianxialou in Cangfeng City, the self-proclaimed No. 1 killer in the Eastern Region, A Ce.
Being able to hang the killer organization's signboard in a grand manner in a big city and make it more lively than an ordinary restaurant, Tianxialou will naturally not be too simple. At least there are some official connections there.
But I'm afraid Jiang Wang couldn't imagine that this Ace could be simple enough to enter and leave the palace at will.
He is actually the fifth son and the youngest son of the current king of Yang Kingdom. His surname is Yang and his given name is Xuance.
It is said that "the heavenly family loves the eldest son, and the common people love the youngest son."
I don't know if it makes sense, but anyway, Yang Xuance is extremely unpopular.
The country of Yang was only so big, and when he was born, his brothers had almost everything that should be divided and occupied. He couldn't even get a share of the leftovers, so he simply gave up the idea of going to the palace.
It's okay to be an idle prince, but he went to create some kind of killer organization, proclaimed himself the number one killer in the East, paid a bunch of idle people to hang out in the organization all day long, and pretended that business was good - in fact Keep losing money.
Just such a little prince, his behavior is not pleasing, his appearance is not pleasing, and his background is even more unpleasant.
His mother was just a humble palace maid. His birth was just a drunken rise of the great monarch.
That poor palace maid died mysteriously after giving birth to Yang Xuance. So far there is no explanation.
Some say that the Queen Mother, who was still alive at the time, was not happy, others said that it was the Queen... I can't tell, I can't make sense.
All in all, it's a mess.
He opened the letter Jiang Wang left behind and read it without hesitation. Tianxialou was not a trustworthy place anyway.
It was just an interesting thing, but after reading it, he came to Zhaoheng City immediately.
No matter how many times he was scolded for being ignorant, he could still understand how terrible the plague that was ravaging Yang Country was. If the White Bone Road makes further moves, Yang Guo cannot be too vigilant.
He doesn't like Zhaoheng City, not at all. Whether it was the streets here or the air here, there was an indifference that made him suffocate. So he would rather hide in Cangfeng City and run his unsuccessful killer business.
But no matter what, his home is still here. He was born here and grew up here.
What I didn't expect was that after finally returning to the palace, I drank a cup of tea for several hours, refilling it again and again, getting colder and colder, but I didn't even see my father's face.
Your Majesty the King is really busy! Yang Xuance thought boredly.
The prince can go to see the king at any time, and he is also a son. If he wants to see the king, he must make three declarations and five retributions.
I had the intention to leave, but thinking about that letter...
"How long do I have to wait?" He couldn't help but knock on the cup.
The little eunuch who was waiting on the side lowered his eyebrows and said submissively: "Slave... I really don't know..."
"Then what do you know?"
"This slave is guilty and deserves to die." The little eunuch panicked and knelt down to beg for mercy.
"Let's talk about it, that's all." Yang Xuance was indeed a little angry, but he held it back after all: "I won't make it difficult for you. Ask Eunuch Liu, how long will my father be busy? I have business matters. Find his old man!"
The little eunuch hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "I will ask you now."
Once he left, he never came back.
Tea, tea, tea, the tea is cool before people leave.
He is of Tian family blood! Could it be that he is some kind of poor relative trying to catch up with a noble person?
Even though Yang Xuance had long been used to being ignored, it was still unbearable for him to be ignored to this extent, to be ignored so completely.
Don't fight, don't rob. But it doesn’t mean that even the most basic respect is unnecessary!
He simply stood up, ignoring the prohibitions and the obstruction of the palace maids, and walked out of the side hall, with his big sleeves fluttering, and walked directly to the Yangxin Hall where the Yangguo King handled political affairs.
Let’s see who dares to stop! He sneered inwardly.
Just outside the Yangxin Hall, a kind-hearted old man appeared quietly in front of him.
"Where are you coming from, Your Highness?"
This person is none other than Liu Huai, the eunuch Bingbi, who has always been trusted by the king the most and is always at his side.
Even the crown prince of Yang Kingdom did not dare to neglect this person.
Seeing that it was him, no matter how angry Yang Xuance was, he could only suppress it: "Come and see my father."
After that, he added with humiliation: "It's business!"
"I see..." Liu Huai seemed to have just learned about this, and said with an enthusiastic smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Your Highness."
"Why bother working so hard for national affairs?" Yang Xuance dealt with the situation and reminded: "Can father be in the palace at this time?"
"Ah, His Majesty is here."
"Then please go and report it to your father-in-law." Yang Xuance said.
"It is now a difficult time for the country, and His Majesty has many things to deal with every day. I will convey it to His Majesty after he has finished this period of work."
Liu Huai said respectfully: "The sun is scorching hot. Your Highness, why don't you go have another cup of tea."
Tea...drinking tea again.
Waiting again.
This face is full of respect, and the heart is full of contempt.
"Snapped!"
Yang Xuance finally couldn't hold it any longer and tore off the jade ornaments from his waist, smashing them to pieces in front of this person on the spot.
He shouted sternly: "Liu Huai! Do you want to prevent the Tian family's father and son from meeting each other and isolate the Yang family's human relations?"
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ps: Although leader Chen said that the reward is not to urge updates, but just because he likes it. But the author has to express it no matter what. I can't bear it anymore in the third watch, and I have to squeeze out no matter what in the first watch. Compare your feelings~
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