Li Xiao had a name, or it was more accurate to say that she had a new name.
Early the next morning,
She held the rice paper that Lord Chen had helped her write her name,
There were some strange emotions, but also a lot of joy.
The entire residence was filled with a festive atmosphere,
Zhang-sun had previously drawn up a list for Lord Chen, but Lord Chen was not very satisfied,
He pulled Zhang-sun to draw up a new list,
Then Lord Chen held the list,
He invited them one by one.
Sister-in-law Zhang had once said that the person on the list was unexpectedly strong, which made Sister-in-law Zhang reevaluate Lord Chen's attitude.
She was still under the blanket after she returned home,
She secretly talked to Zhang Tang for a long time. Lord Chen did this,
He really changed his habit of being a high-profile official and living a low-key life.
Lord Chen also drew up a list for Li Xiao,
He asked Li Xiao to write to these people one by one and invite them to her coming-of-age ceremony,
Even though she had no idea who these people were.
After the letter was written,
Lord Chen even praised her for her good handwriting, which made her look like a young lady from a prestigious family.
Her handwriting was practiced by her mother,
Plum blossom small script,
Her mother said,
It was once the most popular,
Even though she did not know where it was the most popular.
She did not know when it started, but her life had changed drastically.
She looked at the sunny day outside the window and sat alone in front of the window in the shady room. She recalled the past six months as if she was recalling a dream.
Autumn was coming soon..
She did not know who took her brother away, and when did her brother meet a superpowered person who could travel freely.
Ever since she left home, it seemed that everything had changed.
Her brother had also become someone she did not understand at all.
As for herself... she had also changed a lot. When her mother saw her again... if her mother was still alive, she would not recognize her.
She spread the paper in her hand on the table and began to try to recall what she had seen when she touched Lord Chen... what happened on the day of her coming-of-age ceremony.
...
In the northern military camp, in the tent of the northern general.
Autumn was about to begin, and many nomadic tribes in the north were beginning to become active. They had already begun to prepare for winter.
Thus, the Great General of the North, Peng Tao, led a group of dozens of people and began to patrol the northern border.
On the border between the territories, they were constantly probing each other.
If you don't show your strength at all times, your enemies will forget the consequences of testing and offending you.
"General, you have a letter from the capital."
A soldier walked to the outside of the tent and said in an appropriate voice, "Sir can hear it, but it won't disturb him."
Peng Tao was looking at a map. There was only a skinny boy in the tent. He was kneeling down and fanning Peng Tao.
General Peng heard the voice outside the tent and raised his head to think. The capital?
Who could it be?
"Come in," Peng Tao turned the map upside down on the table before raising his head and ordering the door.
The soldier respectfully entered the tent and immediately half-knelt on the ground. He lowered his head and said, "General."
"Yes, where's the letter?" Peng Tao looked at the soldier's respectful appearance and asked with satisfaction.
The soldier immediately held the letter with both hands and lowered his head. He raised the letter above his head and handed it to Peng Tao.
"Go out," Peng Tao held the letter and ordered.
"Yes, General."
The soldier didn't dare to raise his head to look at General Peng Tao. When he heard the order, he immediately carried it out and turned around to leave the tent.
Peng Tao was already used to the reverence of his subordinates. He had been in the Northeast Camp for so many years, and the emperor couldn't summon him back even if he wanted to because the sky was high and the emperor was far away.
And he was the king of the Northeast Barracks. This vast world seemed to be his world.
Everyone treated him with even more respect than the Emperor.
In fact … he believed that many emperors couldn't be respected so wholeheartedly by their officials.
There were no words on the letter. After opening it, he saw the seals of the Nine Gates' Admiral Zhang Minglei and the Minister of Revenue Zhao Zhifang at the bottom of the letter.
The two of them wrote at the same time. It was probably not a small matter.
He quickly read the entire letter and then frowned as he thought for a while.
He read it again before putting the letter in front of the oil lamp and burning it to ashes.
There were still survivors of the Min Family …
He pursed his lips and frowned.
Hmph, so many years had passed. Many things were no longer the same as before. At that time, their power had just begun to sprout and everything was still so unstable.
They had once been so afraid of one person and couldn't do anything to one person.
In order to get the money they wanted, they had no choice but to work together and do that kind of thing.
But that was many, many years ago. Now, many things had developed from nothing to what they were today.
He hadn't been afraid of anyone for a long time.
Thinking back to that time, they had worked together to take down the Min Family in order to fight for the Ministry of Revenue … The past was so difficult. He had to be restrained by so many people to do one thing.
But now … he looked at the oil lamp in front of him.
Hmph.
The survivors of the Min Family?
Perhaps they could still stir up trouble in the capital, but they couldn't make a splash in his military camp.
This iron world was his more than ten years of hard work!
It was his iron fortress.
Peng Tao looked at the ashes of the letter by the oil lamp and turned to ask the young Xiao Tong who was fanning himself, "Little thing, have you heard of the story of a teenager whose whole family was killed and then grew up to take revenge?"
Xiao Tong had a dark face, but his facial features were exceptionally delicate and smart. People who looked at him felt that he was a smart child.
"I've heard of it. In the story, it's said that the wildfire can't burn it out, but it will grow again when the spring breeze blows.
It's said that this kind of killing of the whole family must not leave anyone alive. "The dark-faced Xiao Tong shook his head as he spoke.
"That's just a story. In the real world, the weak are prey to the strong, just like the jungle.
A wolf will always be a wolf.
A sheep will always be a sheep.
It's natural for a wolf to eat a sheep.
Even if the wolf doesn't eat the whole flock of sheep and leaves a sheep alive in the end … when the sheep grows up, it won't become the wolf's enemy and will have the ability to take revenge on the wolf … It's just food for when it grows up. "
Peng Tao was like an elder telling stories. He described the cruel rules of society as if it was a fairy tale.
Xiao Tong waved his fan and was silent for a while. His bright eyes moved around before he said, "But humans are different from sheep. Humans can use knives, swords, and many other weapons.
General, if the murderer of the whole family likes beauty, the enemy can transform into a beautiful woman to take revenge. In bed, when the murderer is at his weakest … "
"Where did you learn all this?" Peng Tao looked like he was trying to hold back a smile, but there was no smile in his eyes.
Xiao Tong shrugged. "In the streets and alleys, in the countryside, when men have nothing to do, they can talk about black, white, curved, and straight until you can't differentiate between black and white, curved and straight."
When people have nothing to do, they can imagine anything.
Peng Tao patted Xiao Tong's head. "Being too smart isn't a good thing."
"Yes, General." Xiao Tong nodded seriously. He closed his mouth and obediently fanned Peng Tao.
Peng Tao looked at the black-faced Xiao Tong beside him and fell silent.
If they wanted to break this steel fortress, what kind of weapon would the enemy need?
The Invincible Vajra Body?
The ability to come and go as they please?
The ability to control all things?
The ability to enter and leave the camp of tens of thousands of soldiers as if they were in their own home. The ability to take the head of a general as if it were something out of a bag?
Ha, the so-called "know how to use weapons" in front of absolute power and a strong enough army?
It was like a child's words that made people laugh.
…
At night, Zhao Zhifang finished his work and ate dinner at home. However, he didn't go to sleep. Instead, as if he was visiting someone, he brought two or three servants to Zhang Minglei's house.
The servants of the Zhao family carried some tonics as if they were visiting a patient who had lost his right arm.
After entering Governor Zhang's courtyard, Zhao Zhifang looked around. It had only been half a month, but this courtyard no longer looked like the courtyard of a general in the army.
There were no footprints from swordsmanship, nor were there any traces of swordsmanship.
Governor Zhang had lost his right arm at his age. It would probably be difficult for him to wield a sword.
"Come and sit."
Zhang Minglei sat under an old tree in a daze. The rocking chair under him swayed slightly, making him look like an old man enjoying his old age.
It had only been half a month, but more than half of his hair had turned white. He looked like an old man.
It had only been half a month!!!
Zhao Zhifang looked at Zhang Minglei's appearance and felt all sorts of emotions in his heart.
He thought back to Zhang Minglei's high-spirited and vigorous appearance. He also thought back to Zhang Minglei's arrogant and despotic appearance.
He didn't know what kind of emotions he should have at this time.
They … were all old.
"What brings you here?"
Zhang Minglei's gaze was fixed on Zhao Zhifang. He watched as Zhao Zhifang walked to his side and sat down.
The man who used to be muscular and domineering on the drill ground was now full of resentment and unwillingness.
"I came to see you."
Zhao Zhifang waved his hand. The servants who followed him stood a few meters away and couldn't hear their conversation.
Zhang Minglei also turned his head and gave the servants a look. The servants of the Zhang family also retreated a little.
"But what's going on in the imperial court?
Or did General Peng reply to your letter? "Zhang Minglei looked at the moonlight on the ground with a slightly gloomy look in his eyes.
"General Peng didn't reply.
But … "Zhao Zhifang licked his lips." Have you heard that Chen Jue's residence has been busy recently? It's said that his cousin is going to have her coming-of-age ceremony. "
"Since when did Minister Zhao start to care about the food, drink, and poop of your harem?"
Zhang Minglei snorted coldly. Ever since his right arm was broken, his arrogance had turned into harshness.
Although Zhao Zhifang was the Minister of Revenue, he didn't seem angry in front of Zhang Minglei.
"The girl who's going to have her coming-of-age ceremony isn't Chen Jue's cousin. She's Li Yu's biological sister."
Zhao Zhifang didn't respond to Zhang Minglei. Instead, he suddenly threw a heavy blow into Zhang Minglei's mind.
。
Zhang Minglei abruptly raised his head, and a light suddenly shot out from his pair of dim eyes — the light of hatred and anger.
"The sister of the descendant of the Min Family?
There's a member of the Min Family? "Zhang Minglei said and gritted his teeth.
His right arm was chopped off by Li Yu. He couldn't find Li Yu for revenge, but …
"Yes. This child seems to be very popular with Chen Jue.
If … "Zhao Zhifang said with a deep frown. His voice was full of worry.