Chapter 445: Xijun (II)
Under the cover of night, one man rode on horseback while the other rode along the wind. Li Xicheng held a jade slip and spoke softly, "During this patrol inspection, two individuals in Huaqian were caught hiding Spirit Paddies… They've been arrested as per the rules. What did the Clan Affairs Courtyard say?"
Chen Mufeng, a man around his age and deeply trusted, responded, "They have been brought to justice, but... one of them belongs to a minor sect of the second lineage... The eldest son, Li Chengchu, is practicing at Qingdu's main peak. This..."
Li Xicheng shook his head, replying softly, "It doesn't matter… Everything should follow the rules. The family head will decide their fate. Likely, he'll impose a severe or minor punishment and reassign him to a less critical role."
Chen Mufeng nodded as they continued along the river. Observing the verdant growth around them, Li Xicheng smiled and remarked softly, "Mufeng, our family is flourishing, with all lineages united. The external cultivators and those in the minor sects are emerging like bamboo shoots after rain. It's a golden era for us; truly a cause for celebration!"
Chen Mufeng smiled in agreement, replying, "The main family is the clouds in heaven, and we are the vines on earth. We're a single entity. Naturally, hearing this brings joy to my heart!"
Switching the jade slip to his other hand, Li Xicheng suggested warmly, "I have a concubine-born sister, Yunying, who isn't married yet. She's quite the catch for any promising Qi Cultivator. Are you interested in taking her as your wife? Perhaps I can arrange a meeting between you two soon. If you fancy her, it could be a wonderful union between our families, don't you think?"
Chen Mufeng was immediately overjoyed. He had remained unmarried since his wife's passing precisely for an opportunity like this! Now that he was finally given the chance to become part of the Li Family's second lineage, he nodded enthusiastically and happily replied, "Thank you, my lord!"
The two conversed for a while longer. Chen Mufeng, now working under Li Xicheng, felt a newfound closeness to him. His speech grew more relaxed as he leaned in and whispered, "Mufeng has been serving you for many years, yet a doubt still lingers in my heart."
"Speak," Li Xicheng encouraged, nodding slightly.