Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 576: Beating Drums and Gongs to Send Off the Bridal Sedan Chair at the Second Watch (1)

"Hehehe, then you should live a thousand years, no problem at all."

The old man glared with his eyes askew, "You little girl, you’re indirectly insulting me, aren’t you?"

"How dare I, I’m actually complimenting you in a roundabout way. Can’t you hear that?"

"Hmph, I really didn’t catch that." The old man snorted coldly through his nose, and although his expression was icy, the gleam in his eyes betrayed a hint of amusement.

After a moment of silence, the old man turned his gaze to Feng Xuxu beside him, "You’ve done well; the Hidden Clan has already recovered its vitality."

Feng Xuxu paused briefly and then, shaking her head with a faint smile, said, "Elder, that’s all Brother Jueqing’s credit." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Humph, that boy has the ability and the boldness, but when it comes to amassing wealth, he’s greatly lacking. One of you manages the Hidden Clan, the other manages business affairs. The complement each other perfectly, which is already quite commendable. If it weren’t for your help in business, Silver Coin would probably still be scarce within the Hidden Clan." The real pity is that the girl didn’t marry Brother Jueqing; otherwise, the Hidden Clan could flourish even more.

"Elder, you make it sound like I’m very good at amassing wealth. Am I really that greedy for money?" Feng Xuxu looked up to the sky, speechless.

"Do you think you’re not money-hungry? When it comes to Silver, your eyes shine like those of a thief."

"Lack of culture is truly scary. Haven’t you heard that with Silver, all things are possible, but without Silver, nothing is? A copper coin can stump a hero; I surely wouldn’t want myself, like a Fairy, to be stumped by a copper coin, right? Wouldn’t that be embarrassing? So you see, it’s better to save some Silver." She sighed deeply, while also praising her own shrewd choices self-admiringly.

The old man, his beard quivering dramatically, doubted what he had just heard. Fairy? And praising Silver? It seemed her family wasn’t lacking in Silver, right?

"Girl, you’ve been out for quite a while, when do you plan on going back?"

Feng Xuxu looked at the old man with surprised eyes, "How do you know I’ve been out for such a long time?"

"Hehe, I may not leave the house, but my ears aren’t deaf, and besides, I have my sources of information." The old man shared a secretive smile with Feng Xuxu.

"Alright, you’re as crafty as a monkey bred with a fox, no one is more cunning than you." She paused, then said with a touch of sadness, "I’ll be going back the day after tomorrow, arriving in the capital before the start of winter."

"Well, that’s good. Traveling now, when it’s neither too cold nor too hot, is much safer than traveling when it’s cold."

"Elder, when I leave, you have to take good care of yourself."

"Hmph, I’m someone who will live a thousand years; even if you die, I won’t."

"Yes, yes, you’re always right."

"Alright, you’ve been out long enough, hurry back, lest someone starts missing you." With that, he vanished in a flash.

Feng Xuxu gave a small smile, her lips pursing slightly. This old man was truly endearing, unable to accept the kindness of others.

The old man, hidden in the shadows with red-rimmed eyes, watched her retreating figure, feeling quite uneasy. Blinking away the emotion, he too disappeared from the courtyard.

The next day, several maids began packing luggage in Qinxin Garden, while Feng Xuxu went to the back mountain to meet the four great guardians, spirits and demons alike. Seeing them as vibrant as ever, Feng Xuxu smiled softly.

"Holy Maiden."

"Please, get up quickly." Because of the difference between men and women, Feng Xuxu only offered a slight touch of support.

"My visit today is firstly to see how you’re doing, and secondly, to entrust the consolation of the Hidden Clan to you. I hope you all will cooperate with Brother Jueqing, and guard Jueqing Castle well."

"Holy Maiden, rest assured, protecting Jueqing Castle is a duty we are honor-bound to fulfill."