Chapter 125: Is this big official a sissy? (Don't skip subscribing to this chapter)

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"Bro~~~"

Beside this large carriage, a soft, sweet, tender call suddenly rang out.

Then I saw an extraordinarily beautiful woman riding a unique bicycle speeding over.

The woman was extremely beautiful and mature; despite it being winter, that waist-cinching women's leather jacket still revealed her sexy, perfect figure without a doubt.

The woman's appearance was about twenty-two or twenty-three, but her expression was as joyful as a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old girl.

Lu Yuan looked at his wife in the distance and smiled, pursing his lips:

"Slow down."

Soon, Su Liyan came before her husband.

After stopping the vehicle, she immediately stood up, her face full of joy as she looked at her man and said:

"Bro, why are you waiting here~"

Lu Yuan reached out and pinched his wife's beautiful cheek, then grinned and said:

"I felt from timing that you were about to get off work, so I came out early to wait for you."

"Today I want to eat hot pot lamb; let's go eat it today, then head straight home after, hehehe~"

Starting from last week, Lu Yuan has broken the seal!

These past few days, in order to have a child, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan have been eating out.

After eating, they go home, so there's no need to cook or clean up at home; they just start when they get back.

At seven o'clock in the evening, Lu Yuan's home draws the curtains, closes the door, turns off the lights.

When it reaches nine o'clock at night, waiting for the water in the pot to nearly boil, then the two of them take a bath together to rest a bit.

After bathing, they continue until three or four in the morning.

I don't know if it's because of that bloodline awakening liquid, but Lu Yuan sometimes is in a heroic state and pulls an all-nighter.

And this week's frenzy has made his wife even more beautiful and mature.

Just like a ripe peach, it makes Lu Yuan unable to let go.

Su Liyan thinking about these days, her face involuntarily flushed with shyness, making the men passing by practically beat their chests and stomp their feet.

This woman is just too beautiful.

Su Liyan, her face full of shyness and charm, said:

"Bro, I'll go home first and put the groceries away~"

Lu Yuan nodded, rubbing Su Liyan's cheek and said:

"Hurry up, Bro, I've already reserved a spot; we'll start eating as soon as we get there~"

Su Liyan, obedient and cute, nodded repeatedly and said:

"Okay~"

After saying that, Su Liyan rode her bike into the alley.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan stood on the street feeling refreshed and invigorated.

That month really almost drove Lu Yuan crazy.

Now he finally feels relieved.

However, there's still something unsatisfying: not knowing when his wife will get pregnant, and smoking and drinking are still off-limits for now.

But… Lu Yuan feels it's coming soon, and it's possible they've already conceived.

After all, besides the brothers nurturing their essence and energy these days, they've been eating oysters at every meal.

Although oysters are said not to boost that, it's pure rumor, just like chives.

But one thing is true: they're rich in zinc, which can improve the quality of sperm.

His own body is excellent, and he daily works with these things for health.

And then, daily tossing and turning makes a whole night; who knows, maybe they conceived on the first night!

Wait a month or two and get checked; it's sure to be there!

Of course, this nightly tossing and turning with his wife isn't just for the son.

The happiness of the dad and mom is also important!

Since resuming normal marital life with his wife, Lu Yuan has become more spirited each day.

While waiting for his wife to look around.

Lu Yuan suddenly saw a large carriage across the road.

Of course, the carriage itself was nothing; Lu Yuan just saw a familiar person.

The captain of the Sixth Squad of the Sky-Upholding Guard, what's his name… Liu Guozhang, right?

Recently, Lu Yuan went again to the Sky-Upholding Guard to collect wages and teach Supreme Ultimate Fist, and he still has a strong impression of Liu Guozhang.

Speaking of which, Lu Yuan is quite prestigious in the Sky-Upholding Guard.

After all, with his Supreme Ultimate Fist, he's unbeatable throughout the Sky-Upholding Guard.

One came, being placed by Lu Yuan into one.

Several people together are still no match for Lu Yuan.

In the Sky-Upholding Guard, from the squad members up to the captain, everyone respectfully calls Lu Yuan "Instructor".

"Hey!! Liu Ge, what are you doing here?"

Lu Yuan greeted him while walking toward Liu Guozhang.

As he walked, he continued:

"Are you off work? Where do you live?"

This Liu Guozhang wasn't wearing the Heaven-Supporting Guard's uniform, just a black coat; Lu Yuan naturally thought Liu Guozhang was off duty.

Liu Guozhang, however, was frantically giving Lu Yuan eye signals.

Let Lu Yuan go.

From a distance, Lu Yuan also couldn't make out Liu Guozhang's eye signals.

However, after walking closer, Lu Yuan understood.

Afterwards, Lu Yuan immediately scanned his surroundings again.

Hey!!

This formation……is huge!!

This is a standard entourage for a high-ranking official's outing.

The line of people in black clothing ahead was closely watching Lu Yuan with great vigilance.

And behind this carriage were the Heaven-Supporting Guard personnel.

Upon approaching, Lu Yuan discovered that not only was Liu Guozhang present, but also many Heaven-Supporting Guard members.

Lu Yuan, after all, is also a member of the Heaven-Supporting Guard and knows a thing or two.

This kind of entourage—surely the official riding in this carriage… is a Red Cuff?!!

Moreover, it's not just a Red Cuff; this official is likely of a very high rank even among Red Cuffs.

After all, the Heaven-Supporting Guard can only stand at the rear of the convoy and follow.

Generally speaking, if the Heaven-Supporting Guard is protecting a high official, they usually accompany the carriage on both sides.

Lu Yuan found it strange—what's the situation with this high official inside?

If they need protection, why aren't Liu Guozhang and these Heaven-Supporting Guard members wearing fancy uniforms, but ordinary clothes instead?

Who are those black-clad people? They definitely aren't the Heaven-Supporting Guard.

Of course, this isn't what Lu Yuan needs to figure out right now; he needs to realize… he shouldn't get involved.

Liu Guozhang is on duty; he can't chit-chat.

Immediately, Lu Yuan turned and was about to leave.

However, at that moment, a sharp voice came from the front carriage, saying:

"Young man, come over here; we want to ask you something."

Hearing this commotion, a eunuch?

Lu Yuan blinked, then hurriedly stepped forward.

Since the person wants him to come over, it wouldn't be appropriate to leave now.

As soon as Lu Yuan arrived, the eunuch inside the carriage immediately inquired:

"We want to ask, how is your wife's bicycle different from others?"

Lu Yuan was taken aback, then respectfully replied:

"Sir, it's specially made for my wife; it's the only one."

Lu Yuan didn't dare to be cheeky with this eunuch, having heard that those lacking certain… parts can be quite perverse.

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, a whispering sound came from inside the carriage, and then the eunuch asked again:

"Can you make bicycles?"

"We want to know, what's your surname and name, and where do you work?"

Lu Yuan didn't hide anything, and immediately said:

"Sir, I am called Lu Yuan; I currently work at the Forging Bureau, Bing Jia Chang."

"This bicycle was designed by me."

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, there was another round of whispering inside the carriage.

Then the eunuch said again:

"Then why did you design such a bicycle for your wife, and not let her use someone else's bicycle?"

Lu Yuan blinked; is this eunuch full of a hundred thousand 'whys'?

Immediately, Lu Yuan gave a serious reply:

"Sir, because the bicycles others use are made for men, requiring consideration of labor-saving."

Moreover, the bicycle known as the '28-inch big bar' has a main beam at the front that can carry large amounts of grain, can seat a child, and the rear can seat a wife.

But my wife doesn't need those, since she doesn't ride far, so there's no need to consider saving effort; a seated riding style is fine.

And the household's rice, flour, grain, and oil are bought by me when I go out; my wife just buys some cabbage or such on her way home from work, so naturally she doesn't need that big beam—just a small frame in front will do.

After Lu Yuan spoke respectfully, a cold, solemn female voice suddenly sounded from inside the carriage;

"Since that's the case, this bike model also has merits; why not mass-produce it?"

Lu Yuan: "???"

This??

How come another woman's voice?

Is this high official a woman?!

After a moment's pause, Lu Yuan also didn't know whether to reply 'sir', 'madam', or 'your ladyship'.

But after Lu Yuan regained his composure, he immediately said:

"Because nowadays households have little spare money; a bicycle costs 120 coins, and most are bought by the men of the household."

"The 28-inch big bar is more practical; my wife's type is less practical, just for looks."

"Thus sales wouldn't be great, so naturally there's no need for mass production."

After a silence inside the carriage, it suddenly said:

Reward.

Then, a man's hand reached out from the curtain—that of the eunuch, with cuffs like a eunuch's attire.

Lu Yuan had seen it on TV.

Lu Yuan, feeling dazed, quickly reached out.

Then, a silver ingot was placed in Lu Yuan's hand.

Hey!!

Good fellow!!

As expected of someone from the palace!!

Your hand is really generous!

Lu Yuan weighed the ingot in his hand, thinking it must be worth twenty silver dollars.

Lu Yuan hadn't reacted yet when the eunuch inside the carriage spoke:

Rise.

Immediately, the carriage moved forward, leaving Lu Yuan standing there bewildered.

Seeing Liu Guozhang's group approaching, Lu Yuan went up and whispered:

Who's inside?

At this moment, Liu Guozhang stopped, tiptoed to look ahead without looking back, then stopped and glanced at Lu Yuan, pursing his lips:

I don't know; a sudden order from above told us to change into ordinary clothes and follow to protect.

Also damn, I don't know who it is—the spectacle is really damn big.

Instructor, do you see those people ahead? They're all Imperial Guard.

Moreover damn, they won't let us near the carriage, just have our Azure Sky Guard follow behind.

Lu Yuan blinked, then didn't ask further, and quickly said:

Alright, go get busy.

Liu Guozhang also nodded and said:

Then I'm off, Instructor.

Instructor, when you're free, often come hang out with our Azure Sky Guard and teach us more.

After saying that, Liu Guozhang immediately caught up with the group ahead.

Lu Yuan stood there, gazing toward the carriage, pondering.

How come the big official inside is a woman?

As for matters of the imperial family, Lu Yuan really knows nothing.

Could something like that be known by ordinary folk?

While Lu Yuan was dazed, a cheerful voice came from behind:

Brother~ what are you looking at~

Lu Yuan turned back to see his wife, and a smile appeared on his face:

Nothing much, I just saw a high official who gave me a silver ingot.

After saying that, Lu Yuan took the silver ingot in his hand and showed it to Su Liyan.

Upon seeing the silver ingot in Lu Yuan's hand, Su Liyan's face lit up with surprise and joy:

Oh, it's really an ingot—I've never seen one before~

Lu Yuan laughed and directly handed the ingot to his wife:

You keep it.

After taking the silver ingot, Su Liyan held it in her palms, shook her head at Lu Yuan, and said:

Brother~ I don't want it~ I'm going to make a silver lock for our son~

Hearing his wife's words, Lu Yuan burst out laughing:

How do you know it's a son? What if it's a daughter?

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, Su Liyan immediately wrapped her arms around his, pressed her body against him, and acted coquettishly:

Brother~ don't talk nonsense~ it's definitely a son~

Lu Yuan then laughed heartily:

Alright, alright, it's a son, it's a son.

After Lu Yuan and his wife finished their meal at the restaurant, they walked out holding hands, each holding a bottle of old-fashioned soda.

When they returned to the backyard of the siheyuan, they saw Liu Shoucai squatting at their gate.

Not only was Liu Shoucai there, but there was also a horse.

Hey, when did you arrive?

Lu Yuan finished the last sip of the old soda, then looked at Liu Shoucai and asked curiously:

Upon seeing Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, Liu Shoucai immediately broke into a grin and said:

Master, Madam.

Although Lu Yuan thought it a bit odd for a thirty- or forty-year-old Liu Shoucai to call him master.

But Liu Shoucai's way of saying it was really smooth, so Lu Yuan couldn't be bothered to correct him.

Su Liyan had long been used to it, nodding repeatedly, counting it as a greeting.

Immediately, Lu Yuan raised his head and said:

Come on, let's go inside and talk.

After Liu Shoucai was the last to enter, Lu Yuan promptly shut the door, then took out a small package from his bosom.

He placed it directly on the table, looked at Lu Yuan, and smiled as he said:

"Master, this is the money from these days."

Liu Shoucai has really made it now, relying on the work Lu Yuan gave him; in the entire Huangcheng, half of the migrant workers now listen to Liu Shoucai.

These past days, he really doesn't know how many big jobs he's done; Liu Shoucai has truly made a fortune.

But Liu Shoucai is absolutely a person who repays kindness.

Liu Shoucai knows that his current ability to earn so much money is entirely thanks to his employer, his master.

So, Liu Shoucai intends to give a portion of the money he earned to Lu Yuan.

Originally, Liu Shoucai had come several times before, but…

Each time he arrived, he was late.

By the time he arrived, the master and mistress had already shut the doors and drawn the curtains; Liu Shoucai didn't want to interrupt, so he could only leave first.

This time, he finally managed to catch them.

Lu Yuan looked at the bundle of money and didn't stand on ceremony.

As always, 'for merit in battle, I deserve this reward.'

Lu Yuan nodded, then looked at Liu Shoucai and smiled as he said:

"Alright, you've already bought a horse; I thought it would take you at least two months to buy a horse, but I didn't expect you to get one in just a month."

Liu Shoucai, meanwhile, scratched the back of his head and gave an embarrassed smile as he said:

"It's all thanks to you, Master, giving me work."

Lu Yuan waved his hand and said:

"You can't say that; you also arrange people yourself. How's it going now—how many households are left?"

Liu Shoucai quickly replied with a smile:

"There are still about thirty households; we'll likely be working into March or April. Now, not only do officials seek us, but some big families in the city are also looking for us."

Lu Yuan nodded, then took out a list from his clothing and said:

"Here, I'm giving you twenty orders."

Liu Shoucai stared at Lu Yuan in astonishment and said:

"Master, there are still that many? By the time it's their turn, it'll be summer."

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows and said:

"What, you think your house will only last a year? Once these Kang heating ducts are installed, they'll last a lifetime. Since you won't need them this winter, just wait until next winter to use them."

Liu Shoucai also chuckled and said:

"That's what you said, Master."

After saying that, Liu Shoucai immediately added:

"Also, Master, regarding the restaurant you mentioned at the entrance of the Threshing Machine Factory, I've had it built for you. I personally oversaw its construction, supervised the whole project, and it's definitely top-notch."

Hearing Liu Shoucai speak, Lu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle; Liu Shoucai really does have the air of a leader now, huh?

He even personally oversaw it.

Immediately, Lu Yuan nodded and smiled as he said:

"Alright, you don't have anything else, right? If not, hurry up and go—I still have something to attend to."

Liu Shoucai paused, then quickly nodded with a smile and said:

"Okay, Master, I'm leaving now. If you need to find me, just go to the East City Gate."

"Just find anyone and say the word, and I'll come right away to see you and the mistress."

Having said that, Liu Shoucai pulled open the door and headed out.

At that moment, Su Liyan had just poured hot water from the thermos and said:

"How about you drink some hot water before leaving?"

Liu Shoucai quickly waved his hand with a smile and said:

"No thanks, Madam; I still have plenty of work waiting for me over there. I'll be off now, Madam."

After saying that, Liu Shoucai went out the door and, as an afterthought, closed it behind him.

After Liu Shoucai led his horse out,

Lu Yuan turned his head to look at his ever-more mature and beautiful wife and smiled, saying:

"Come here~"

At this moment, Su Liyan blushed and said:

"Brother~ first draw the curtains~"

…………

Great Zhou Royal Family, Imperial Palace, Hall of Double Splendor.

The grand hall was brightly lit.

A woman about twenty-eight or twenty-nine, extremely cold and beautiful, dressed in a bright red robe with gold trim—a Dragon Robe—sat upright on the Dragon Throne, examining the memorial in her hands.

The woman was extremely dignified, yet beneath that dignity lay an unmatched mature elegance and noble grace.

Though her beauty is slightly inferior to Su Liyan's, what draws people to her most is not her appearance.

It is her aura of authority and the feeling of shame she inspires in others, like a Nine Heavens Divine Phoenix.

At this moment, the woman's beautiful, emotionless eyes were scanning the memorial in her hand.

Suddenly, the woman's gaze lingered on one point, her dark brows slightly furrowed.

After a few seconds, the woman gently closed the memorial.

With a hint of doubt, she softly murmured:

"Lu Yuan?"

. Thank you, elder brother, for the two 1666 book coin rewards, thank you very much~

Thank you zhou for the 1666 book coin reward, thank you very much, seems like I became the helm master, hahaha, this book's first helm master.

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(End of chapter)