All Chapters of Daily Dossier: Secrets of a Lazy Husband: Chapter 251
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POV: CaelumCaelum was naturally well aware of how many people had their eyes on him, and he could practically count them on his fingers.There was Julian, whom he had drugged and knocked unconscious, along with Cynthia and the Centurion of the Guards, Fiona / Tristan.There were also the secret guards of the Valerius family whom he had saved, as well as The Old Marquis and Celeste, who were both looking for him.Along with Vesper and the others from the Shadow-Echo Sect.Fortunately, his identity had not been exposed yet, so he didn't need to worry about being targeted by those people in the short term.Therefore, he was able to spend the afternoon peacefully cultivating the Black Tortoise Breath-Holding technique.He was already not far from the upper stage of the sixth rank, and he estimated he would be able to break through in another day or two, likely right before the Mid-Autumn Festival.After understanding his cultivation progress, Caelum summoned the light screen to take a lo
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The Old Marquis pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "It is undeniably a benevolent undertaking that benefits the country and the people."Evangeline looked delighted: "Grandfather, you agree?""It is rare for you to think so comprehensively. Go ahead and do it with boldness.""Granddaughter will certainly give her utmost."Hearing this, the Old Marquis waved his hand, a slight smile appearing on his aged face as he exhorted:"Pay attention to your health; do not overexert yourself."Evangeline nodded and smiled, "Granddaughter has noted it.""Thanks to Dr. Ma's medicine, granddaughter's health has improved a lot lately.""The one from the Salvation Pharmacy?""It's him.""Speaking of which, thanks also to Manager Chen of the Hundred Herbs Pharmacy. If not for his consent, a medical expert of Dr. Ma's caliber wouldn't have come to our pharmacy."At this point, Evangeline recalled something."I heard that Manager Chen Yu is a medical sage.""Presumably, Dr. Ma must share the same
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Naturally, some conflicts broke out during this process.However, with the cooperation of the law enforcement officers and the city guards, the remaining dregs of society couldn't stir up any waves.In just half a day, dozens of individuals were apprehended here and there.Onlookers cheered, yamen departments like the Law Enforcement Department saved face, and everything was lively and bustling.Yet, after a day of fermenting, The bustle was bound to calm down.Especially after the details of the summer grain being burned in the three border towns reached the prefecture city, everyone in Silverstream, from high-ranking officials to ordinary citizens, came to understand the full story.First, some summer grain in the iron-wall town had been burned.However, the exact figure was not made public, leaving most to guess.Some said one hundred thousand shi, some said two hundred thousand, and others said a million...The rumor of one million shi of grain being burned had already been debu
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Being scholars after all, they exchanged knowing smiles and offered their interpretation:"It carries both the meaning of 'the lightness of the boat is the lightness of the heart,' while also indicating the scholar's pen name; the characters 'Light Boat' are truly the finishing touch." Compared to his previous poems, Caelum's *Thoughts After the Rain* attracted even more attention due to his calligraphy reaching the realm of perfection. Even some students who were originally from the Silverstream Academy sought out Master Julian and others to witness that scroll of calligraphy with their own eyes. For a time, few people on the street paid attention to matters like the burning of the summer grain in the three towns or the instigation by the Barbarians. This development was evidently welcomed by both the Valerius family and the Vance family. Yet for certain individuals, thei