All Chapters of RETURN OF THE VENGEFUL GOD OF WAR: Chapter 281
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Chapter 290
Gu Changqing took a deep breath.He was probably bewitched…After arriving home, Gu Changqing first dismounted, then picked up Gu Yan, carrying him down and took all the items from Gu Yan’s arms inside, placing them on the stone table in the front courtyard.“I’m leaving.” He came out and said.Gu Yan looked at him with hopeful eyes, “Won’t you stay for dinner? My sister is a great cook.”That girl colder than an assassin?It was hard for Gu Changqing to imagine what her cooking would be like.He glanced at the kitchen behind the passageway, a flicker of desire in his eyes, but eventually resisted, “No, I should head home.”“Oh.” Gu Yan appeared disappointed.Gu Changqing mounted his horse and glanced at Gu Yan, “Go inside.”“Okay.” Gu Yan nodded but didn’t move, watching him ride away until he disappeared at the end of the alley. Then, with a spring in his step, he cheerfully entered the house.That’s right.What ankle sprain?None at all!—“Alright, your foot is fine now. Rest in b
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The man had been a notorious figure in Capital City for years, fierce and domineering, this was the first time anyone dared to ridicule him like that. His face darkened!Gu Jiao really didn’t have the time to waste on him, she still had to go home and cook dinner.Gu Jiao raised her hand and swung at him.The man’s movements were more elusive than Gu Jiao had imagined, after a few rounds, she was unable to gain the upper hand.However, he obviously wasn’t going to pin Gu Jiao down that easily either.He brow furrowed.When he made a move, it was always decisive within three strike.But this young girl managed to endure more than ten rounds.In the midst of their fight, galloping horse hooves echoed down the alley, followed by a stern shout from Gu Changqing: “Who’s there?”The man’s body froze.Seizing the opportunity, Gu Jiao slashed down with a palm strike and reclaimed her miniature backpack. She then raised her other hand, palm facing down and a dagger flew out from her sleeves. W
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On the other side, Gu Changqing led his horse, escorting Gu Jiao back to Bishui Alley.He couldn’t figure out why the Capital City’s infamous thief, Fei Shuang, would know Gu Jiao. Perhaps Gu Jiao was overthinking it.Fei Shuang always stole valuables, either treasures or state secrets. The most valuable item in Gu Jiao’s small basket was just a tiny first aid kit.Even if it was filled with premium medicinal herbs, it wouldn’t pique Fei Shuang’s interest, would it?Could it be that she was really after Gu Jiao herself?But Gu Changqing didn’t believe there was anything suspicious about Gu Jiao.Or maybe… Fei Shuang was actually targeting the Marquis Residence instead?“We’re here,” Gu Jiao’s voice interrupted Gu Changqing’s thoughts.Gu Changqing looked towards the mansion behind Gu Jiao. It was a smaller place than his own courtyard, but it radiated a unique aura. He couldn’t quite place what was different about it, but it was somehow inviting.“Would you like to come in for a bit?”
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She strode into the Medical Hall and said to Gu Jiao, pointing at herself: “Miss Gu, do you remember me?”Yes, she already knew the other party’s surname was Gu.Gu Jiao was in the process of classifying the medicine she had just purchased, and upon hearing the sound, her actions didn’t stop. She gently replied, “Dr. Song is in charge of the clinic today.”“I’m not here to see a doctor! I’m here to find you!” said Du Xiaoyun, “I’ve wanted to come a while ago, but my recent homework has been too busy!”The coursework for female students wasn’t always this busy, but for some reason, the students in the class made a lot of progress all of a sudden, and almost all the homework was correct, almost catching up with Zhuang Yuexi and Gu Jinyu.Some of it were copied, but some were genuinely understood the problem. When the teacher asked them to explain, they were spot on!The teacher thought he was really good and raised the difficulty level of the entire class.Du Xiaoyun’s learning was not
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Li Wanwan, falling short skill-wise compared to Gu Jinyu and Zhuang Yuexi, ended up tied with Zhuang Yuexi for second place in this round.Despite keeping her first-place position, Gu Jinyu felt little joy.The performance had been outstanding; she felt completely overshadowed.Only after hearing from the Empress that the Crown Princess had invited musicians from the palace for the examination did she decide to choose a more impressive piece. Otherwise, any piece would have sufficed to win the relatively minor competition.She didn’t realize it would be that bad if she hadn’t revised her choice.Winning first place with her masterful skill wouldn’t have attracted any criticism.Now, compared to Li Wanwan, her piece seemed more like a joke.Gu Jinyu never dreamed that her limelight would be snatched away by the seemingly unimpressive Li Wanwan.After the examination, the music master stayed behind to give some pointers to Li Wanwan about her zither playing technique, highlighting areas
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“Jiaojiao!” Little Jing Kong spotted Gu Jiao and immediately abandoned his naughty brother-in-law, running hurriedly to Gu Jiao’s side.Gu Jiao ruffled his hair and looked toward Xiao Liulang, “No study sessions tonight?”“No need.” Xiao Liulang nonchalantly walked over.From him, Gu Jiao could not sense the oppressive atmosphere of the Guozijian. In fact, with the approaching spring test, all the students at Guozijian were almost going mad.Even Lin Chengye and Fen Lin were going to bed later and getting up earlier than usual.Although the tutors hadn’t demanded a study session tonight, the only one who truly dared not to study was Xiao Liulang.The trio started to head back home.Sure enough, it started snowing heavily.Gu Jiao took out an oil-paper umbrella from her back basket, but Little Jing Kong insisted on being in the snow!Fortunately, Gu Jiao had brought a small cloak for him, helping him to put it on, making him resemble a tiny wizard.The tiny wizard excitedly hopped abou
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A meticulously crafted and heartfelt letter to his family was completed accordingly.Xiao Liulang said to take it out and mail it for him.But he did not rest easy and insisted on mailing it himself.So, Xiao Liulang had to skip his self-study class at Guozijian the next day and take him to the distant posthouse to mail the letter.The Postmaster took the letter and was about to put it in the mailbox.Xiaoba asked, “Is it going to Youzhou?”The Postmaster replied, “Yes.”Xiaoba continued, “Can you read the address out loud?”The Postmaster: “…”The Postmaster read out the address.White Cloud Temple, Big Mang Mountain, Qingquan Town, Pingcheng.“Yes, that’s right,” Xiaoba solemnly nodded his head, “Is it an eight hundred miles express mail?”The Postmaster replied, “Ordinary mail cannot be sent as an eight hundred miles express.”Xiaoba widened his eyes and said, “But my letter is not ordinary.”It was a letter to his master, full of longing (only a sentence long), discussions about l
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Marquis Xuanping held the fox-fur hand warmer in his hands, nonchalantly getting into the carriage.Observers would find it hard to associate this serene and graceful man with a first-rank warlord who orchestrates strategies from behind the scenes, winning battles from thousands of miles away.“To the residence,” he ordered.The carriage started moving.The horses of Marquis Xuanping’s residence were reputed to cover a thousand li in a day, their mere presence often intimidating other horses on the road into retreating.The cold wind bit harshly, ruffling the elaborately embroidered curtains of the carriage.Marquis Xuanping sat in the carriage with his eyes closed, seemingly in deep thought.However, sensing something, he opened his eyes and said, “Stop the carriage.”The carriage halted.Xuanping lifted the curtain to look back. Besides an ordinary-looking carriage, there was nothing else to see.“My Lord, is something amiss?” one of his personal guards asked.His expression dubious
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Fen Lin, suddenly abandoned by his brothers: “….”Last New Year’s Eve was a bit rushed, one because Gu Jiao had just arrived not long ago and was still in a daze and had not fully adapted to her identity…well, actually she was just broke.The second reason was also being broke.This year, they are not so broke anymore.Xiao Liulang had made quite a bit of money from Lin Chengye’s business, the money he earned in the county had been invested in mining, and the money he made in the Capital City had been invested in a medical hall. But Xiao Liulang had more sources of income apart from Lin Chengye’s business.He occasionally wrote articles and poems for others and managed to earn a hundred taels of silver.A hundred taels of silver was not a small amount. It could buy a mansion in the county. He gave thirty taels for Xiaojingkong’s rent for the month, and gave the remaining seventy taels to Gu Jiao for household expenses.Xiaojingkong didn’t leave after receiving the rent, he stayed in t
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It’s not Xiaoba.Sigh.Quite dissapointed.Xiao Jingkong unwillingly accepts the fact that his bad brother-in-law is still human, for now.Xiao Liulang wears a confused expression.What’s going on?Did he disappoint him just because he didn’t play with him and their dog early in the morning?He hadn’t even blamed him for arbitrarily changing the dog’s name.Gu Jiao went to the kitchen to make breakfast.After eating, as Gu Jiao heads to clear the dishes, Xiao Liulang says, “I’ll do it.”The old lady brazenly says, “No need, go about your business, someone else will clean up.”That someone is the old priest.After the looting of his private savings and the invasion of his room, the old priest’s life started revolving around being ruthlessly exploited by the old lady.There was a lot going on at home these days, and Gu Jiao stopped visiting the Medical Hall. Only today, a little patient on Vermilion Bird Avenue, who had been sutured, needed her stitches removed.Gu Jiao packed her small