[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-the-xu-family-s-son":3,"chapter-i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-753":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Am the Xu Family's Son",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2308531,4510,"Chapter 753","i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-753",753,"\u003Cp>Behind the Zhou family’s arrow shop\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Dong stroked his whitened beard and said, “Such a young boy, using such heavy stone weights for training—clearly possesses extraordinary strength and exceptional talent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Zhou Dong gave Xu Zaijing a approving glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing’s height and long limbs made his physical prowess immediately obvious to Zhou Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing nodded in agreement beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Xu Zaijing, Zhou Dong bowed and said, “Here, I thank you, Fifth Young Master, for thinking of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I won’t hide it from you, Fifth Young Master—I must see the boy myself before deciding whether to take him as a disciple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Niangzi cast a reproachful glance at her father from beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing smiled: “Of course, of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Dong meant to first assess the boy’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor character, the greater the skill, the greater the danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few more casual words, Xu Zaijing rose to take his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Dong and Zhou Niangzia saw him to the shop’s entrance; watching Xu Zaijing’s retreating figure, Zhou Niangzi said, “Father, if that boy’s character is poor, you truly won’t take him as a disciple? Won’t that offend the Young Master of the Yongyi Marquis House? Take him in first, then decide whether to teach him—why say it outright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Dong shook his head with his hands behind his back: “Speak plainly upfront, and everything runs smoother. If he’s truly low in character, should I teach him or not? If I teach poorly, do you think others won’t notice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Niangzi nodded: “Yes! Father’s thinking is thorough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chai household,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiusheng Garden,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inside the warm room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Mu and the other three maids each attended to their duties: one took the hand warmer, one untied the cloak’s sash from Chai Zhengzheng’s chest, another fetched tea and infusion from the side table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Yi held the hand warmer in one hand, took the cloak from Yun Mu, then turned to set it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Mu followed Chai Zhengzheng as she stepped across the rug toward the inner chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the chair behind the table, Chai Zhengzheng said: “Bring the incense-making tools.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Young Mistress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yun Mu placed the items down, Zi Teng brought over the warming infusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Chai Zhengzheng’s bowed head, Yun Mu whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Mistress, should we send someone to find out what Xu family’s Fifth Young Master wanted at the Zhou household today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chai Zhengzheng paused her incense-making, then shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yun Mu’s eyes widened slightly in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the maid, Chai Zhengzheng smiled: “I’ve thought about it all the way here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yun Mu’s lips curved into a smile as she raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s the Marquis House’s legitimate son; today he came to the Zhou household with gifts—clearly he has a request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Either he’s come to ask about archery skills, or—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chai Zhengzheng trail off, Yun Mu asked, “Young Mistress, or what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chai Zhengzheng said: “Think of Zhou’s old master’s three disciples.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Mu’s eyes lit up with sudden understanding: “Oh! Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as she continued making incense, Chai Zhengzheng, as if struck by a thought, smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sun slanted sharply westward, about to set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near Quyuanjie,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a small courtyard along the street,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dong dong qiang! Dong dong qiang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of gongs and drums rang outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Feixing, puzzled, looked at Qingcao and said: “Sister, what’s going on outside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcao, packing her bundle, smiled and shook her head: “Nothing—just some children from old Marquis House retainers’ families, performing ye hu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Qingcao pulled a string of copper coins from her sleeve and walked toward the courtyard gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, after a chorus of thanks, Qingcao returned smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at her younger brother in the courtyard, Qingcao smiled and walked in with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcao tied up her bundle and said: “Little brother, being accepted as an apprentice at Li’s jewelry shop is something many would beg for—don’t take it lightly once you go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Sister, I thought I could spend the New Year with you,” Yuan Feixing said, voice dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcao shook her head: “You’re not a child anymore—learning a trade to support yourself is what matters most! With a skill, you can find a good wife too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t keep your past back home weighing on you—understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” Yuan Feixing nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tap tap! Qingcao, are you ready?” Qingyun’s voice came from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingyun Brother, we’re ready!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingcao picked up her bundle and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the holiday,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing rose half an hour later than usual,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>often taking the three maids to the riding grounds—he trained his martial arts, while the maids practiced sword dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By day, he either read or completed his lessons in the cold study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, he heard:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Liao envoy’s apology delegation, carrying over a dozen carts of compensation gifts, had already settled into the Guanyi inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Jiao Nian—the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyun led Alan, Xunshu, and others to Yichun Alley to retrieve the New Year paintings, peachwood charms, and other items ordered for the Marquis House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the Lu family sent several more carts of fireworks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Shi kept one cart and distributed the rest among relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six or seven days later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was New Year’s Eve,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lanterns and decorations adorned every corner of Bianjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the people returned home,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>except near a few major taverns and restaurants, the streets were nearly empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before darkness fully fell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>fireworks and firecrackers began to sound sporadically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When night came,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sounds from within and beyond Bianjing swelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huihefang,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Duke Prefecture,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>on the second floor of a two-story wooden building in the inner courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large, bright, thunderous firework exploded above the imperial palace, illuminating Xu Zaijing and Lu Zezong on the second floor at the instant of its burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, Xu Zaijing was not confined by the Emperor; after watching the Da Nuo ceremony with his sworn brother, he rode outside the city before coming to the Lu household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow! So beautiful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zezong exclaimed sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xu Zaijing could speak, Lu Zezong added: “Sworn brother, if these fireworks were laid flat and fired on the battlefield, what would it look like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing turned his head to look at his sworn brother and smiled: “What do you think, Zongge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zezong thought a moment and said: “Hmm—hurt men, startle horses, and set fires!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing nodded approvingly: “Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sworn brother, I heard Grandfather say our Great Zhou buys sulfur from Wa Country—is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liang Duke Prefecture had deep ties to the Ministry of Works and naturally understood such matters well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing paused, then smiled: “Of course it’s true!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our relatives, the Pan and Bai families’ vast fleets, one-third of them are dedicated to the sea route to Wa Country.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Many of those large ships carry sulfur.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh!” Lu Zezong nodded: “Why buy it from Wa Country?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing smiled, about to explain that Wa Country’s sulfur was superior in purity and ideal for gunpowder and medicine, when Lu Zezong added: “Why not just conquer Wa Country? Then we wouldn’t need to buy it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing stared at his sworn brother in silence, then patted his shoulder: “Zongge, you’re still young.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sworn brother, what do you mean?” Lu Zezong asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing smiled: “Nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu family’s old maid climbed the stairs up, smiling: “Young Master, Fifth Master, the matriarch asks if you’re still going to set off the fireworks in the courtyard—if not, come inside for dinner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re setting them off! We are!” Lu Zerong tugged at Xu Zaijing’s sleeve, shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing for a while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing and Lu Zerong returned to the house, laughing, their clothes reeking of gunpowder and smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>South of Huihefang,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nanjiangtang Alley,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong family,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, Rong Xian was not at home; without his main force to light firecrackers and fireworks, the courtyard felt quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the warm main house,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu wu wu!” A crying sound came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the New Year—why are you crying here?!” the Marquis of Fuchang frowned angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis of Fuchang’s lady wiped her tears with a handkerchief:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My second son has been out of my womb for so many years—he’s never left my side! Now he’s thousands of miles away in the south; I don’t even know how he’s faring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he cold? Has he gone hungry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan forced a faint smile: “Mother, the south is warm—he won’t freeze.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis of Fuchang’s lady stopped crying: “Feiyan, is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that’s good. Why hasn’t your sister-in-law come to eat yet?” the Marquis of Fuchang’s lady asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister-in-law says the nephew and niece keep crying,” Rong Feiyan began, but didn’t finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis of Fuchang’s lady frowned: “A wet nurse is already there—why must she, a lady of rank, tend to them? Feiyan, why don’t you go check?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan pressed her lips, then nodded: “Yes, Mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapping herself in a warm cloak, Rong Feiyan stepped out with her maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard was lit with lanterns and decorations today—no need to carry a separate lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A distant explosion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rong courtyard flashed bright,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan looked up—over the rooftops, she could only glimpse the edges of fireworks from the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she neared Rong Xian’s courtyard, the wailing of an infant reached Rong Feiyan’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she walked along the corridor to the door, no maids stood outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cry, cry, cry! This brat only knows how to cry!” Dou Shi’s voice came from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady, maybe add another wet nurse? One nurse for two infants is truly—” a maid’s voice replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Add another? Let this bastard child starve to death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady, you can’t! If something happens, the capital will talk about you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Bu glanced at Rong Feiyan’s shifting expression, waited a moment, then called out: “Lady!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan acted as if she hadn’t heard the exchange, a faint smile on her face, walking straight into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dou Shi, with a grim face, forced a stiff smile at Rong Feiyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan frowned, glancing with distaste at the wailing nephew, then said: “Sister-in-law, why is this illegitimate child crying so loudly? Don’t let him disturb my niece.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine,” Dou Shi smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan nodded: “Good. Sister-in-law, Father and Mother are asking you to join them for dinner. Let’s—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Yes! Call the wet nurse—have her carry the two little ones, and we’ll go eat and stay up for the New Year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sisters-in-law returned to the courtyard where the Marquis and Lady of Fuchang waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the house,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the outer room, Dou Shi, having taken off her cloak, led the children and maids forward to the Marquis and Lady of Fuchang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan, following behind, moved much more slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Xiang, watching Rong Feiyan, whispered: “Miss, seeing how cruel Lady Dou is—shouldn’t we find a wet nurse for the young master? Or even bring him to our courtyard to raise?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Bu glanced worriedly at Rong Feiyan, frowned, and lowered her voice: “Yi Xiang, what are you saying? The Marquis and Lady are right here—and Miss is still unmarried. How can you suggest bringing him to our courtyard? What will the Dou family think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh,” Yi Xiang mumbled, embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you can’t bear it, it’s for the Marquis and Lady to decide. Only if the Lady takes him into her care,” Xi Bu continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan took a deep breath and nodded: “You’re right. Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xi Bu exhaled in relief and hurried after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiying Alley,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng family,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the main branch came to Bianjing, the Sheng household has always been lively during the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the main hall in the front courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boys and girls of both branches gathered, watching Chang Wu and Chang Feng light firecrackers and fireworks in the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sixth sister, the fireworks Lady Da sent—look how different they are from the ones we buy—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ru Lan hadn’t finished when Chang Feng covered his ears and sprinted toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a crackling burst of firecrackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third brother, let me light one! Let me light one!” Pin Lan reached out to Chang Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Feng smiled and handed her the burning incense stick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Dong Rong arranged the fireworks, Pin Lan eagerly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated several times before finally lighting the fuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she ran back, bright fireworks erupted, lighting up the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Changzong held Wei Shuyi’s hand, glancing at the fireworks, then at his little lady’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his gaze, Wei Shuyi touched her son’s slightly cold cheek and smiled: “Pretty, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changzong looked into Wei Shuyi’s eyes, lit by the fireworks, rubbed his cheek against her warm palm, and nodded firmly: “Mm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Minglan and Ru Lan were talking, wanting to light firecrackers too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Hong and Sheng Wei stood beside their respective mothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the rising fireworks, Sheng Wei raised his voice: “Mother, our son-in-law said you and Auntie are too old to breathe in this smoke—let’s go inside!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Hong, meeting Lin Qinshuang’s gaze beside Mo Lan, turned and said: “Wei Brother is right, Mother. Health comes first—shall we go to the back courtyard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both old ladies nodded with smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the inner courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings grew quieter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of gunpowder and smoke nearly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Hong and Sheng Wei chatted with the two old ladies in the back courtyard room, while maids and old nurses began setting out dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing for a while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone returned to the inner quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated before the large dining table,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Hong smiled and suggested the children recite a poem each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some reluctance, Chang Wu stood first, stumbling through a poem before sitting back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Hong smiled at his son: “Chang Bai, your turn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ruofu looked at Chang Bai with hopeful eyes; beside her, Ru Lan said: “Mother, you still have hopes for Second Brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What nonsense!” Wang Ruofu shot Ru Lan a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ru Lan pouted: “Second Brother won’t change—he’ll still—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished, Chang Bai cleared his throat, bowed slightly to the elders at the table, and spoke clearly: “To know the year draws near, the young still have much to boast!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chang Bai recited the first line, Ru Lan gave Wang Ruofu a “I told you so” look, making Wang Ruofu scowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changzong, sitting at the table with only his head visible, nodded like a small adult—though no one knew if he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first day of the New Year,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing visited families near Huihefang as he had the year before,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally meeting many young ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lu family entered the palace through Donghuamen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zerong tugged on Xu Zaijing, who was speaking with Lu the Imperial Son-in-Law: “Brother, Uncle, look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing turned as instructed and saw the Marquis of Xiangyang standing proudly ahead, with Qi Heng trailing behind, looking miserable, each hand holding a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis of Xiangyang walked slowly, pausing often to bow and chat with nearby noble households.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Zaijing’s group, he smiled and waved over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2543,"2026-06-20T10:32:41.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","84499f955f90cbed6207cbec12fc3a010e731376f47208837bf8385d96a8e08a","i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-754","i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-752",790,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-xu-family-s-son-cover.jpg"]