Chapter 1391: The Grand Finale_2

“I know a bit about him; three years ago, he was the third place scholar, alongside your uncle, comprising the top three in the palace. I never expected he would be sent elsewhere, especially to a place as tricky as Western Zhou. Even more surprising is that he managed to govern Western Zhou, this tough place, so well.”

Before that, Western Zhou was under Xiling’s domain, but later it was conquered along with Xiling by Ji Youze and General Xu, and they wiped out the nation!

At that time, the officials here submitted themselves and were replaced; those who didn’t, were eliminated. This third place scholar, very young at age, was said to have been merely thirteen when he participated in the imperial examination.

And he assumed the position of County Magistrate here at just fourteen, and now he has just turned fifteen.

So young, surely destined to become a pillar of the Great Han court.

“Suisui thanks you, you have given this world a peaceful era!”

Princess Lianchun spoke these words with sincerity, not treating her as a child at all.

“This peaceful era was created by the civil and military officials of the Great Han, along with the emperor and my godfather themselves!”

“But because of your presence, everyone discovered Xunyang’s conspiracy, and it was you who personally destroyed Xunyang!”

Xiaosuisui blinked indifferently and said, “It was just a small effort; I was just going along with it!”

Outside, the innkeeper brought in the food, all of which were fish and meat.

All were dishes Xiaosuisui loved.

“How can it be all meat dishes? Do you have any vegetarian dishes here? Bring out some, especially greens like cucumbers!”

The innkeeper was quite embarrassed.

“We have vegetables, but they are pickled, like kimchi, made before the new year. It’s just the beginning of spring, so the seeds are only recently planted, and the fresh vegetables are not yet available!”

The innkeeper responded embarrassingly.

Xiaosuisui gnawed on the roasted chicken with one hand, waved to the innkeeper with the other.

“Go on, go on; no need for vegetables. Bring whatever delicious food you have.”

Her little hand was greasy, giving an impression that she was a real foodie—a complete eater!

Princess Lianchun almost wanted to cover her face; this is not her little niece, absolutely not—her little niece wouldn’t be such a little foodie!

After eating her fill, Xiaosuisui was scrubbed clean by Princess Lianchun in the bath, and then slept beautifully.

On the roof outside the inn, Ji Youzhi and Ji Youbo sat facing each other, each with a jug of wine, taking a sip.

“You aren’t going down?” Ji Youbo looked askew at him.

“What can I say if I go? At this moment, this little girl surely doesn’t want us tagging along with her; she hopes we will stay well in the Ji Family, guard our mother, and live peacefully for a lifetime!” Ji Youzhi said as he tilted back his head and took a swallow.

He said this.

A person leapt up from below, also holding a jug of wine in his hand.

“Cousin??”

The newcomer was Yun Kuo.

“Why have you come too?”

Ji Youbo frowned, looking at Yun Kuo.

“My father said, let me go see Aunt, ask her what wishes she has, and let me fulfill her wishes on his behalf!”

Ji Youbo fell silent upon hearing this, aware that everyone in the Ji Family knew his mother’s wishes, yet none could fulfill them.

“I can’t stop Suisui from breaking the formation, but I can accompany her on this journey.”

Yun Kuo said, then tilted his head and took a big gulp of wine.

For a moment, the three brothers were silent.

“Today is the day Ah Dai lights the Seven-Star Lamp for mother. We still don’t know how mother is doing?”

“Don’t worry! Suisui’s background isn’t simple, and Ah Dai isn’t ordinary. With both of them involved, Aunt naturally will be fine, it’s just…”

“Just what?”

Ji Youzhi and Ji Youbo couldn’t help but ask eagerly.

“The danger is that after they go to experience the tribulations, only Aunt and Uncle can rely on themselves.”

“I trust father; if he wishes, he certainly won’t let mother encounter any mishap.”

“But I’m most worried about Uncle, knowing his memory hasn’t been erased; I fear he might have radical thoughts. Without experiencing life and death tribulations or heart-wrenching trials, how can one achieve great enlightenment?”

Upon hearing Yun Kuo’s words, everyone opened their eyes wide involuntarily.

“So father going to endure the tribulations isn’t necessarily beneficial, but rather detrimental?”

Ji Youzhi realized the implication of Yun Kuo’s words, and was stunned.

When these words finished, he immediately stood up as if to leave.