Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 157 Si Liyu: The More Setbacks, the Stronger She Becomes

Back in Qingyun City, the next day I visited Wenxiang Pavilion and Honglangmanxuan.

Then we went to the courtyard in the suburbs to give the children many gifts and to check on their studies.

Under the tutelage of Zheng Tianlong, a fourth-rank expert, the children made rapid progress.

Three children have now entered the fourth rank of the profession, and there are many others at the third rank.

Chu Chen could imagine that, several years later, he would be able to train twenty-one loyal ninth-rank experts. With those firearms, who would he be afraid of?

Seeing the children rushing towards him as their godfathers, Chu Chen's face beamed with joy.

After taking a break to give Chunxiang and Qiuju some nutritional injections, I headed towards Mashan Village.

Compared to the city, Chu Chen preferred the tranquility and peace of Mashan Village.

For the convenience of supervising the construction, Chu Yi was left on Peach Blossom Island.

Chu Chen trusted Chu Yi quite a bit.

At least for now, this person is quite loyal to me.

Just as Chu Chen drove to the entrance of Qingyun City, he was stopped by someone.

"My dear sisters-in-law, why is this?"

Chu Chen looked at the few people blocking his way and asked Lan Tianlei's wife in confusion.

"Hey, Brother Chu, it's been a while! Come on, let's go to the City Lord's Mansion for a few drinks."

What the hell is going on? Are these guys just bored that they've come to personally invite me to the city lord's mansion?

So he quickly replied, "My ladies, I am currently escorting you to Mashan Village. How about we reschedule?"

"Why change the date? It just so happens that Qinglian is here too. Let's go together. Something good is going to happen."

After saying that, the group opened the car door and pulled Li Qinglian out of the car.

Luo Yi and Mu Xueqin saw so many women talking at once.

So he quickly said to Chu Chen and the ladies, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have some matters to attend to in Qingyun, so we will not be joining you all."

After saying that, Mu Xueqin grabbed Luo Yi and fled the encirclement as if flying.

Helpless, Chu Chen had no choice but to let the group get into the car and then headed towards the City Lord's Mansion.

A banquet had already been set up in the city lord's mansion.

As soon as Chu Chen led Li Qinglian in, they saw a familiar figure sitting at the dining table.

It was Siliyu who had come from afar.

Upon seeing Chu Chen, Si Liyu stood up.

At this moment, Lan Tianlei also walked out from the side: "Brother Chu, how have you been?"

"Brother Lan, it's been a long time, you still look as dashing as ever."

"Haha, do you recognize this one? She's my niece, Si Liyu."

"I know her. I never expected to meet Miss Si Liyu here. What a pleasant surprise!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chu Chen led Li Qinglian to sit down.

“Miss Si, when did you arrive in Qingyun City? Why didn’t you let me know? I, as your uncle, could have done my duty as a host.”

Chu Chen sat down and immediately unleashed a powerful attack on Si Liyu.

He knew exactly what the girl was thinking. Right now, you should call me "uncle," since we're of different generations.

"Young Master Chu, you're too kind. I came to Qingyun for a visit, but I couldn't find the person I've been longing for. That's why I've come to ask Uncle Lan and Aunt Lan for help."

This girl is incredibly bold; it's rare to see someone speak like that in the context of ancient education.

At this moment, Li Qinglian also understood what was going on.

It turns out that her husband has been targeted by someone again, and this girl doesn't seem to come from an ordinary family.

So he quickly greeted her, saying, "Miss Si, coming to Qingyun City is like coming home. Please feel free to visit my family's residence in the west of the city."

Is this some kind of declaration of sovereignty?

These actions gave Chu Chen a headache.

The biggest reason why he didn't want to accept Si Liyu was because her father was Si Wei.

The daughters of officials are not so easy to win over.

Once you accept it, there will likely be a lot of trouble later.

Moreover, that cloud-top is located on the border, which presents too many security risks.

Once you've done this, what if your father-in-law is in trouble? Will you help him or not?

So throughout the meal, Chu Chen chatted with Lan Tianlei about things in Linhai City.

He was quite indifferent to Si Liyu, hoping that she would back down.

On the surface, Si Liyu was chatting happily with Li Qinglian and the others.

But he listened absentmindedly to what Chu Chen had seen and heard.

Fighting the Japanese, seizing islands, fishing in the sea—all of these things filled her with longing.

If I and Chu Chen were to drift on the sea in a small boat, each with a fishing rod, fishing as the sun sets, what a beautiful scene that would be.

It's fascinating just to think about it.

If Chu Chen knew what Si Liyu was thinking right now, he would definitely pull out his gun and shoot himself.

Why the hell are you saying all this?

At this moment, the First Madam spoke up: "Brother Chu, my eldest niece has come all the way to Qingyun City. In front of Qinglian, I'm asking you for a marriage proposal."

"Oh, sister-in-law, which young master has our niece taken a fancy to? Just say the word, and I'll snatch him away for her."

Seeing Chu Chen's decisive answer, Si Liyu quickly tugged at the First Madam's clothes.

Seeing that Chu Chen had no such intention, the First Madam decided to take a slow and steady approach with him.

So he quickly changed his tune, saying, "Haha, I can't tell you about this person right now. But if that day ever comes, remember, you'll have to snatch him from my niece."

Upon hearing the Madam's words, Chu Chen thought to himself that the night was over.

So they prepared to leave with Li Qinglian.

"Young Master Chu, could Li Yu possibly get a discount at your Wenxiang Pavilion?"

Seeing Chu Chen stand up with Li Qinglian, he quickly asked.

"Haha, since she is Brother Lan's niece, then she is my niece, Chu Chen's niece. From now on, when she goes to Wenxiang Pavilion, she will receive the same discount as all the other ladies."

After saying this, he bid farewell to everyone with Li Qinglian and left the city lord's mansion.

The First Madam pulled Si Liyu aside, saying, "It's alright, niece. Time will tell. This boy will eventually realize how good you are to him."

"Thank you, Auntie." Si Liyu bowed to the First Madam and went straight to her room.

Inside the room, Si Liyu's maidservant said angrily.

"Miss, that Young Master Chu is too ungrateful."

"Heh, if he were just a mortal, how could he possibly make me care so much? Just you wait..."

After saying this, he instructed the maid to fetch water to wash himself and prepare for bed.

As Li Qinglian left the city lord's mansion, she asked Chu Chen, "Husband, I think that Miss Si is beautiful and from a respectable family. Why are you so concerned...?"

"Qinglian, your husband has you all by his side, that's enough!"

After saying those words, Chu Chen felt a pang of guilt; it was quite a sum.

But in Li Qinglian's eyes, her husband was like a god descended to earth, so what was wrong with having a few more wives and concubines?

Lan Tianlei also has seven wives.

However, since Chu Chen said so, Li Qinglian obediently shut her mouth.

Having wasted time at the City Lord's Mansion, Chu Chen went to the West Courtyard to pick up Luo Yi and Mu Xueqin after leaving the mansion.

They drove back to Mashan Village overnight.