Chapter 539: How Fortunate

Three rooms.

The Dragon girl lived on the right, the Dragon-Person lived on the left, and the Water Envoy lived in the middle.

The sky was just right.

The ice platform surged with cold air, cold fog flowed on the ground, Liang Qu sat on the Arhat bed, quietly tasting tea, studying "Body Knowledge Method."

Front side.

Sunlight pierced through the window paper, scattering into dense golden threads.

The Dragon girl took off her silver-embroidered shoes, stepped on white socks on the bed, replaced the quilt cover and pillowcase, and smoothed the bed sheet.

Clatter.

The two shook off the wrinkles of the thin quilt, lifting a light and weak breeze, the fragrance of flowers scattered, mixed with the fragrance of tea.

"Lord, it's changed."

Long Yao and Long Li sat on the edge of the bed, hooked their index fingers on the heels of their embroidered shoes, folded the replaced bed sheets, and stood up.

"Hard work."

"Where, it's the Lord who works hard."

The Dragon girl waved her hand hurriedly, the two looked at each other, but didn't move.

Liang Qu raised his eyebrows.

"Something?"

"Cough, cough."

Long Yao and Long Li pinched the corners of the quilt, coughing incessantly.

Liang Qu pretended to think.

"Dragon girl is so weak, galloping horse martial artist, going out to blow a river breeze, actually caught a cold? Usually lazy in training, huh? Shall I have someone boil some hot ginger soup for you later?"

Long Yao and Long Li felt extremely embarrassed, holding the quilt, you poke me, I poke you, and finally Long Yao couldn't help the itch and took half a step.

Liang Qu watched.

Long Yao stood straight, cleared her throat, and said carefully.

"Lord, can we ask a question?"

"No."

"..."

The Dragon girl pursed her lips.

"Say it." Liang Qu happily closed the tea lid and put down the book, "What exactly is the matter?"

"Cough, Lord... that... the concubine the water bandit mentioned on the Black Water River this morning, what's going on?"

Long Yao and Long Li's gossip heart was burning.

Liang-surnamed young master from the prefecture, big shot...

There must be more than one Liang-surnamed person in Pingyang Prefecture, but the one who can be called a young master, a big shot, isn't it the Fourth Elder?

Liang Qu was speechless: "False words spread by hearsay, you two believe it too?"

"Don't believe, don't believe, the Lord is a gentleman, we definitely don't believe, just curious, curious."

Liang Qu rubbed his eyebrows.

"I don't know how the rumors spread; it's baffling. Back when I went to Fengbu County on business, I rooted out the Whale Gang that was preying on the villagers."

Long Yao and Long Li suddenly realized.

Long Li said after the fact: "I said, the Lord is upright and righteous, how could he fight with people because of a vixen! It was Long Yao who insisted on asking!"

Long Yao widened her eyes.

Liang Qu sneered: "Preceding arrogance and following humility."

Long Yao widened her eyes.

Liang Qu sneered: "Arrogant at first, humble later."

"Ahem... well, I won't disturb your rest, my lord."

Start Game

Stepping over the threshold, he hurried out.

Start Game

Shortly after.

The Dragon Girl clung to the door frame, poking her head out.

"My lord, we discussed it with Sister Eying; we're going to stroll around the back mountain in a bit to scout the path. Would you like to come along?"

"The joy of a nap is twice that of dusk; it's unsuitable at all three times, but uniquely perfect for long summer days! I'm going to take a nap, you all go ahead."

"Then we'll wait for you to finish your nap!"

After speaking.

The Dragon Girl vanished.

Liang Qu shook his head, lay down on the bed, and squinted his eyes.

The scent of sunlight, infused with the fragrance of lotus, drifted into his nose.

Sailing for a day, he was truly quite exhausted.

Life~

Is all about sleeping a cozy nap where no one rushes you!

Comfortable!

Evening.

The world was quiet, and the restaurant waiter cleared the table full of food boxes.

Long Eying gazed into the distance, her brows slightly furrowed; Long Yao and Long Li rested their chins on their hands, none of them happy.

At dinner, the setting sun was like blood; in a short while, the sky was covered with dark clouds, shrouding the ten thousand miles of rosy light.

Even though the path had been scouted, for the heavens to pull such a stunt was truly a buzzkill.

"The River God Festival is the day after tomorrow; we won't leave immediately after it's over. We'll be staying for three or four days, so there will be a chance to see them."

Liang Qu comforted them.

He had the ability to stop rain and wind, but the appearance of fireflies wasn't just a matter of whether it rained or not.

Sunny days and rainy days differ by far more than just water.

Air pressure, humidity, wind... not to mention anything else, just stepping out earlier, the dense water vapor of the cloudy day hit his face.

The humidity was too heavy.

Just clearing the dense water vapor from the entire valley was a back-breaking, impossible project, unless the airflow inside and outside the valley was blocked.

The Dragon Girl nodded slightly.

Whoosh~~

The rain poured down, making the green leaves tremble.

The sound of rain echoed throughout the valley, like ocean tides, as clear streams washed over rocks and flowed into the deep pool at the valley floor.

The Dragon Girl's expression was melancholic.

With such heavy rain, the next few days would likely be nothing but mud.

Liang Qu crossed his arms, his index finger tapping against his elbow bone, and he sighed.

"Whenever we see them, that's when we leave."

"!"

"Come, come! Huazhu specialties, you must try them!"

The next day.

The private room was lively, with delicacies spread out.

Liu Wenzhu held a second banquet, extending a warm invitation, and presented the sacrificial text during the meal.

Yesterday was for welcoming and sending off, today was for official business.

Liang Qu put down his long chopsticks and took it to read; his eyes lit up. It was on a completely different level from the one written by the scholar in Hengxing Town!

"Did you write this sacrificial text yourself, Magistrate Liu?"

"Indeed. The levee breach in Huazhu left the people displaced and vitality severely damaged; a grand sacrifice is urgently needed to boost morale. I dared not leave it to others."

"Your words are like pearls, your writing flows like jade; Magistrate Liu, your literary talent is magnificent!"

Liang Qu couldn't help but praise.

Great Shun civil officials must pass the imperial examinations; those who can serve as local county magistrates, if nothing else, are all top-tier at writing essays!

Liu Wenzhu stroked his beard, his face showing pride. As Liang Qu's gaze moved to the end of the text, he spoke.

"Ten miles, different winds; a hundred miles, different customs. The sacrifices in Huazhu County are quite different from other counties in Pingyang Prefecture. I heard you've participated in them before, Master Liang?"

"Indeed." Liang Qu folded the paper and put away the text. "Are you referring to sending off the King's Boat, Magistrate Liu? When we were managing the flood after the levee breach last year, two villages held it, and I personally ignited two King's Boats."

"Since you are familiar with the process, that is perfect. The sacrifice begins tomorrow at dusk, and the process throughout the county is roughly the same..."

Liu Wenzhu personally introduced the schedule for tomorrow's sacrifice to Liang Qu.

Long Pingjiang wiped his hands and took out a notebook to record the key points, while the other Dragon People and Dragon Girls buried their heads in eating and drinking, occasionally chatting.

"Sister Eying, try the soup, it's delicious."

"I'll serve it!"

"This one is also quite good."

"I'll do it, I'll do it!"

"Truly beautiful..."

Every time Liu Wenzhu glanced over, he was struck by their beauty.

He had invited Liang Qu to Huazhu with the intention of arranging entertainment.

In the small courtyard where they were staying at Linggu Temple, there were originally two beautiful maids waiting specifically to take off the boots of the travel-worn Liang Qu.

But yesterday, when he received the boat, his eyes were opened.

The two maids looked extraordinary, and the leading woman was even more stunning. Compared to Liang Qu's female companions, the beautiful maids he had arranged were like muddy swamp water compared to the spiritual springs of Mount Tian.

They were truly not presentable.

Youth is good.

Liu Wenzhu felt a bit of envy in his heart; not yet twenty, with a career and beauties all around, how fortunate!

Long Pingjiang handed over his notes.

"My lord, take a look and see if there are any errors."

Liang Qu browsed through it; it was mostly correct, and the key points matched what Liu Wenzhu had said.

"After the meal, I'll trouble Magistrate Liu to send someone to help me familiarize myself with the Huazhu county area and the parade route, so as to avoid any mishaps tomorrow."

"Rest assured, my lord, everything is already prepared."