Chapter 1276 - 315: Advancement (Part 3)

Chapter 1276: Chapter 315: Advancement (Part 3)

In Yanjing City, apart from "chatting" with Wen Sutong about some rebellious topics and listening to his analysis of the capital’s situation, the blind man also talked with the old man about his and his granddaughter’s mundane life.

In fact, it was quite ordinary, but Wen Sutong was already very satisfied.

This is an era of great strife, and for those caught in the whirlwind to still lead a mundane life is truly rare.

The blind man couldn’t say he was satisfied with this wife, only that she was very suitable.

As a demon king, having experienced so much, to wish for a passionate love is really too demanding for a demon.

Having experienced so much, one’s emotions in all aspects actually become numb, and the threshold becomes much higher.

Just like what Siniang once said to Lord Zheng,

This old lady may never be interested in men in this lifetime, but my lord is the only one who doesn’t make me disgusted.

Even the blind man pondered why everyone’s life had become like this;

Finally, the conclusion was that all of humanity’s ethics and morals are counted over centuries.

In fact, normal people don’t live to a hundred, seventy years is about right, and in this era, average life expectancy is even lower.

Therefore, within limited and insufficient life, life is divided into several tightly packed stages, linked and even compatible with each other.

In childhood, you’re busy growing up and studying; in adulthood, you’re busy making a living, supporting yourself, and at the same time finding a spouse and reproducing the next generation. Once the next generation comes, you toil for them;

If you’re lucky, having saved up enough by the end, you can even prepare a coffin for yourself in advance.

Actually, an ordinary person’s life passes very quickly, so fast that for most people, the emotions and love that you face come so quickly you don’t have time to discern if it’s real or just inertia.

Just like between this couple, naturally, mutual affection is expected, but not to mention this era, even in that familiar modern age, if couples can "look at each other without getting bored," it’s already merciful.

Therefore, the blind man didn’t feel there was anything wrong in living a life like a day-by-day routine.

"Mr. Bei."

The wolf cub poked his head out from the courtyard wall.

The blind man emerged from his contemplation and waved to the wolf cub.

Zheng Fan once named the wolf cub, calling him Zheng Man.

After enrolling, the wolf cub once thought his name was unpleasant to hear, as his classmates kept calling him Manzi, Manzi.

Both Yanjing and Jin people are remarkably consistent when it comes to racial discrimination.

Zheng Man didn’t dare to ask Lord Zheng to change his name because his name was given by Lord Zheng, although he did so quite casually.

He came to the blind man, who changed his name to "Zheng Shi."

However, a year later, the wolf cub voluntarily approached his teacher to change his name back to Zheng Man at the study society.

The blind man knew about this too.

Even adults suffer when facing such discrimination, but this child walked out of it in just a year, no longer being ashamed of "Man," instead taking pride in it.

Firstly, because more and more barbarian soldiers joined Zheng Fan’s army;

Secondly, due to the exploits of Shatuo Queshi, he was quite intrigued by the phrase "I am a savage from the wilderness."

The wolf cub climbed over the wall, came to the blind man, and properly saluted him:

"Mr. Bei, did I do the task you assigned me well?"

The blind man nodded,

and said:

"Good."

The Sword Saint had already been away for many days.

"Can I go with the expedition against Chu this time?"

"You can."

"Haha." Zheng Man laughed happily.

"But you can’t go to the front line."

"I understand, even if it’s just to help groom horses, I’m willing!"

"Hmm."

"Thank you, Mr. Bei. Thank you, Mr. Bei."

Zheng Man solemly saluted again and left the courtyard, climbing over the wall when he came and walking out through the door.

Just then, Yuexin came over with two bowls of wontons, saying naturally:

"We should have asked this child to stay and eat together."

The blind man shook his head and said, "Eating with me makes him uneasy, let it be."

Yuexin smiled, "That’s true."

She set down the bowls, divided the spoons, and the couple sat in the courtyard to have a late-night snack together.

The soup was very fresh, the wonton skin was thin with a thick filling, yet not greasy. Some scallions were sprinkled on top of the bowl, adding a few drops of sesame oil, it was fragrant.

Yuexin quietly said:

"That family has already reported to the officials that he has been missing for several days."

The blind man nodded.

"Did you arrange this, my husband?"

The blind man nodded again.

"It’s not good to manipulate him if traces are left."

Evidently, Yuexin knew about the Sword Saint’s identity.

Of course, as long as you’re not foolish, you’d notice that a family living next to the Earl’s Mansion couldn’t possibly be ordinary folks from a small household.

Moreover, Yuexin was with Siniang handling accounts daily, entering and leaving the Earl’s Mansion every day, and had met the Sword Saint.

"I was just reminding him what he should be doing at the moment to help him find clarity."

The blind man spoke unhurriedly.

"It’s still dangerous. I’ve heard that his sword once killed the emperor of the Situ Family."

"It was the family head."

"But what’s the difference from the emperor?"

"Indeed, there seems to be no difference."

"I just think, people like this are hard to manipulate. Husband, I worry about you, don’t think I’m being naggy."

"How could I? I know, I know."