Chapter 61: Priceless

  (Today's second update, brothers, recommendation votes need to be more vigorous.)

  The Qin family rose to prominence, and suddenly they had countless social engagements to attend.

  The night after the family debate ended, Zhenwu Sacred Land's envoy held a grand banquet at the Luojiang County government office, inviting all nobles in Luojiang County to attend. During the banquet, Zhenwu Sacred Land highly recognized the content and quality of this family debate and encouraged everyone not to slack off, but to strive for more and create an even better situation.

  In short, the situation is very good and the prospects are bright.

  The protagonist of the banquet, naturally, is the newly-promoted noble family Qin. Various circles all came to offer a toast. For a time, the noble family Qin had already risen to the point where they could sit on an equal footing with the Daqi family.

  Qin Wushuang was not very interested in this kind of banquet, and it was not his goal to strive for.

  After exchanging pleasantries for a while, he returned to the inn as before.

  Da Xu Ming still came to the inn every day with Old Lady Da Xu to visit Qin Wu Xiang.

  Every day's needlework is almost the same, today's work is done, Qin Wushuang smiled and said: "Old lady, your physical condition is beyond my expectation. Looking at this recovery speed, it will take about another week to recover 100%."

  "Heroes have always emerged from young people, good, good, good." Old Lady Da Xi looked left and right, feeling that Qin Lian Shan's children were truly pleasing to the eye, and she couldn't help but love them.

  "Peerless Brothers, I heard that you two will be returning to Donglin Town in a couple of days?" Da Xi Ming suddenly spoke up.

  Qin Wushuang also did not deny it: "There are still many trivial matters in the family that need to be returned and resolved."

  "What about my grandmother's illness?" Da Xi Ming hesitated a little.

  Qin You suddenly said: "If the old lady doesn't mind, she can follow us to Qin's village for a short stay of ten days or half a month. In this way, Wusuo can also give the old lady acupuncture every day."

  "Hmm, this proposal is good, but I don't know if the old lady will agree to move?" Qin Wushuang smiled and said.

  The old lady laughed and said, "You've been cooped up in Lujiang City for too long. Go out and take a stroll, experience the scenery of the countryside. This is a wonderful thing! I'm not so unrefined as to not know this, am I? Let's go!"

  Da Xu heard his grandmother say this and was overjoyed.

  The old lady had watched Daxiong grow up since he was a child, and she doted on this eldest grandson. Knowing his heart's desire, she smiled and added: "Xiong'er, just accompany Grandma for a trip."

  "Grandson is willing to help." Da Xiu Ming's heart felt sweet and pleasant.

  Qin Wushuang saw that these people's interest was not in the wine, and he also found it quite interesting.

  "Sister, you and Da Ge stay here to chat with the old lady, I'll go take a look at Father. The nobles of Luo Jiang County can certainly drink a lot. Don't let them get Father drunk."

  This is actually an excuse, Qin Wushuang just wanted to leave them a space to create.

  As Qin Wushuang walked out, the old lady's eyes were filled with fondness, and she sighed: "What a pity, what a pity that Yue'er is several years older. Otherwise, if Wushuang could be my grandson-in-law, it would be great."

  These are heartfelt feelings, the old lady has lived for 70 or 80 years, and her insight into people is very keen.

  Da Xu Ming and Qin Xiu both smiled, but neither of them spoke up.

  "Ming'er, Ah Xiu, you two should stop thinking about it. Grandma is very clear about your thoughts. This matter, Grandma fully supports you. As for your father, we'll think of a way. What's the point of seeking the powerful Xi Men family? We don't covet their wealth and status. Our Da Ye family only cares about the bride's character and temperament. Other things are secondary."

  ……

  In the Feng Ze Building, the nobles were clinking cups and changing plates, all coming to toast Qin Lian Shan.

  "Brother Lian Shan, as they say, a true man does not reveal his appearance, and one who reveals his appearance is not a true man. I, your younger brother, have thoroughly submitted to you, the Eastern Forest Qin family!"

  As a noble family, the Qian family values business and harmony, always emphasizing the importance of getting along with others to accumulate wealth. They have few enemies, but they also don't have much interaction with the Donglin Qin family.

  However, this did not affect Qian's clan leader Qian Bu pulling out to get close, after three cups and two dishes, they became brothers.

  This man is not generous with his money, people nickname him "one hair does not pull out", however he himself has another interpretation for his own name, claiming that he is "firm and unyielding", only being firm and unyielding can make him invincible in the business world.

  "It's on me this time, let's just say I'm showing respect. " Qin Lianshan was in a great mood and very pleased.

  Two men drank from the cup, and Qian Bu suddenly smiled: "Lian Shan brother, your family's Wú Shuāng has this time made a big show of their family's prestige. I believe it won't be long before the threshold of your Qin Family Manor will be trampled by matchmakers. Coincidentally, my younger sister is also over fourteen years old and is still passable in terms of appearance and other aspects..."

  Qin Lianshan has finally revealed his true intentions, it turns out that he is trying to marry off his daughter.

  Qian Bubo smiled and looked at Qin Lianshan, obviously wanting him to make a statement.

  Qin Lianshan wasn't someone who couldn't handle things, and he naturally knew how to make polite conversation. He smiled and said, "As for matters of the heart, as a father, I really don't want to worry about it on their behalf. Brother Bu, let me ask my daughter Wusuo later and see what she thinks. How is that?"

  Qian Bu pulled back and nodded calmly: "Alright alright, once Wu Shuang Xian has a say in the matter, Lian Shan brother please be sure to let me know first."

  Among the nobles present, many secretly cursed Qian Buque for being a peddler, and even selling his daughter was not as actively and openly done. Although almost everyone present had thought about this matter, the one who dared to openly promote it was indeed Qian Buque, the business genius.

  The Qian family has spoken out, and the Yun family, also one of the three major wealthy families, naturally does not want to fall behind.

  Yun Shi's family head, Yun Tian Hao, said with a half-joking and half-serious tone: "Brother Bu, your beloved daughter is still young after all, and besides, she doesn't know Wu Duan Xian at all. On the other hand, my little girl has been studying with Wu Duan Xian in the Martial Arts Academy for a long time, so they can be considered half childhood sweethearts."

  Everyone listened and was immediately delighted.

  Good fellow, among the three major aristocratic families of Luojiang County, it has actually come to a situation where two aristocratic families are competing for the heir of another aristocratic family as their son-in-law.

  Qin Lianshan's face remained calm and composed, with only a faint smile. In his heart, he was still pleased. With his son being so popular, which father wouldn't feel proud?

  Qian Bu's expression turned unpleasant upon hearing this, his smile on the surface but with a hint of malice in his words: "Tian Hao brother, I've heard that your beloved is at Wu Tong Institute and has had some dealings with Wu Duan's nephew?"

  "Rumors, purely rumors. As everyone knows, the one who had a feud with Wuxiaoxian's nephew was Xu Ting of the Xu family. This matter involved my family's Qingyan, and I even made a big scene at the top of the Wudong Institute because of it."

  "Haha, is that so? Tian Hao brother, but I heard a different version, saying that Ling Qianjin led a group of people to kick down Wu Shuangxian's door, trying to frame him, and the result..."

  These two guys actually started arguing on the spot.

  It's okay, Qin Lianshan came out to mediate: "Two of you, past events, no need to mention. The grudges between the Xus and my Qins are also due to the Xus' greed for family property. My Donglin Qin family has always emphasized harmony, except for the malicious bullying by the Xus and Zhangs, we have no grievances with other forces."

  ……

  In the Xushi Mansion, two coffins were placed in the middle of the main hall. Xu Sanli led the way, kneeling in front of the coffins, wearing mourning clothes and a funeral hat. The rows below were all Xu's sons and younger brothers, each with an expression of grief and indignation, tears streaming down their faces.

  Xu Sanli led his clansmen in a series of deep bows, bowing nine times before slowly standing up, his face cold and stern.

  "Have all the routes been arranged for the four seas?"

  "The clan leader has made all the arrangements." Xushi Hai replied.

  "Alright, has everyone memorized their own tasks and retreat routes?"

  The Xus' sons and younger brothers all nodded in unison, responding: "We've all remembered it clearly."

  "Who among you will retreat and regret?" Xu San's gaze was like lightning, sweeping across the eyes of all his disciples.

  "No retreat, no regrets!" The crowd was indignant.

  "Alright, remember, everything today is for the family, for survival. The Xus will not withdraw from Luojiang County, and within half a year, they will surely perish." Xu Sanli said in a gloomy tone, "But if we just retreat like this, won't it be letting our loved ones suffer and our enemies rejoice? Let that explosive Qin family mock us? So, this trip to the Qin family's village is intended to launch a surprise attack, and we must destroy the foundation of the Qin family's business. Hmph, what's the point of taking over the seat of power if they have no foundation? Without their foundation, the Qins will be like a tree without roots, and it will be difficult for them to last long. Sooner or later, they will become the laughing stock of Luojiang County."

  Xu Sihai suddenly said, "Clan leader, we and the Qin family are sworn enemies, destroying their foundation is a matter of course. However, our journey to the Great Wu State requires us to cross the thousand-mile vast mountain range and traverse several states and counties, the road is long and extremely difficult."

  "No matter how difficult it is, we have to go! Since the country of Baiyue has abandoned us, what's wrong with relying on the great Wu State? It just so happens that Elder Yue has an acquaintance with a noble in the great Wu State, who can introduce us. What do you think, Elder Yue?"

  Yue Zhang's expression was solemn, and he nodded: "No matter how treacherous the journey ahead is, we must go. If we don't leave, staying in Luojiang County will only lead to the downfall of the Xu family. The Qin family will not let us off first. In the past, we were a powerful family, and although we had many enemies, no one dared to provoke us; now that we have been reduced to commoner status, the consequences are predictable! If we don't leave, it's a dead end!"

  To stay is certain death, to surrender to another country there is still hope of survival, to preserve the family, such a choice for the descendants of Xu is not difficult at all.

  Each and every one of them made a blood oath, vowing to follow their family to death, sharing the same fate as the family, living or dying together.

  Xu Sanli saw that the emotional mobilization was almost complete, nodded and said: "Good, things should not be delayed, we will set off now. The troops were divided into four routes, one route went to Qin's village, burned down the Qin family mansion, destroyed their ancestral hall, and ruined their feng shui; one route went to the Qin family's fields, poisoned their crops; one route went to the Qin family's shops and oil mills and set them on fire; one route went to the fish pond and put poison in it. After completing the task, everyone will head east-southeast and gather at Tian Shi State on the border of Chi Mu Wang's territory."

  The negotiations have concluded, and we set off immediately.