eurekapd Chapter 160 Master
Chapter 160 Master
The story of the Third Daughter of the Shen Family is now the hottest topic on the streets of Xuandu. Any storyteller who doesn't perform a segment will surely be booed and forced off the stage.
It's unclear when this tradition started, but it seems that if a remarkable person doesn't possess some kind of supernatural quality, they can't be considered a remarkable person. As a result, all sorts of outrageous tales have emerged. For example, on the day Third Sister was born, the sky was filled with rosy clouds and purple clouds came from the east. The pets kept in the mansion all seemed to possess some kind of spirituality. These stories are told in a very mysterious and convincing way.
Those around the focus figure naturally receive intense attention. Fang Yu and Wen Ying were bribed by the young ladies in the mansion to inquire about information, and even Hei Zi, who became famous for his bad temper, once again enjoyed the right to choose a spouse in the mansion.
However, there were also many troubles, among which the one who suffered the most was Instructor Yue—Shen Qing's nominal martial arts instructor.
Lately, his doorstep has been worn down by suitors. No matter how prestigious the person trying to poach him or how generous the offer, Yue Tieniu has refused them all without hesitation.
Many people left disappointed but also greatly admired her integrity in regarding fame and fortune as fleeting clouds and money as dirt. Perhaps only such a wise person could teach someone with the chivalrous spirit and loyalty of Shen San Niangzi.
But no one knew that beneath the tough guy's expressionless exterior, his heart was bleeding.
"Fleeting clouds and dung? Bullshit! He wants it!"
But he really didn't know how Third Sister had trained. He had only taught her common martial arts. Could she really be a one-in-a-million genius?
"May I ask your name, sir?"
“Yue…” No, this name doesn’t sound like that of a master. Yue Tieniu put his hands behind his back and looked at the pavilion that peeked out from the wall of the Shen residence on the west side, “…West Pavilion.”
Yuexi Tower? Some people pondered the name, which indeed had a chivalrous air about it.
From then on, the legend of Yue Xilou began in the martial arts world. It is a pity that he only accepted one disciple in his life, which is a great pity.
On the other side, Li Su, who had regained her spirits, was extremely busy. The whole mansion was bustling with activity, not only preparing for the upcoming ancestral worship ceremony, but also preparing the dowry for the Third Sister.
A grand wedding procession, with a coffin as the final stop, prepares all the furniture, jewelry, and fabrics a daughter will need throughout her life. Everything she eats and uses comes from her own family, ensuring she has confidence in her husband's family.
From the moment Shen Qingxi was born, Li Su began saving up for her dowry. She had been storing up good wood for making furniture, but she originally planned to keep her daughter for another two or three years and gradually add things to the collection. Now, however, it was too late.
Marquis Yongyi will return to Pingshan Pass after the New Year, and Shen Qing will be traveling with him, so the two families have agreed to keep things simple.
"Mother, there's no need for all that fuss. Do you think I'm going to move all that stuff to the military camp?"
Shen Qing enthusiastically counted the betrothal gifts sent by the Lu family. Noble families may not have deep roots, but they are certainly not lacking in wealth. Are they just playing around with expanding their territory and conquering cities?
Shen Qing wasn't greedy, but the things he planned to do were so expensive that no amount of money would be enough to burn through them, so he genuinely felt that it was better to sell the furniture and make money than to create expensive pieces.
These words only made Li Su feel more heartbroken, as she felt that her daughter was far too sensible.
"Your mother hasn't even had a chance to hold your coming-of-age ceremony yet..." Li Su choked up as she spoke. The two most important ceremonies in a woman's life, neither of which her Yu Chu had.
"..."
People's joys and sorrows are not shared. For example, Shen Qing doesn't care about either of the two rituals that Li Su considers very important.
However, regardless of whether Li Su was happy or not, time passed day by day, and soon the day of ancestor worship arrived.
On this day, Shen Qing finally witnessed the prosperity of the Shen clan. From the elderly to young children, they crowded outside the ancestral hall. The status of women in this era was not low; it was not so feudal that they could not enter the ancestral hall.
This was also the first time Shen Qing had met his third uncle, Shen You, who was away managing affairs all year round. As for his second uncle, who was far away in Liangzhou, he still couldn't come back this year.
"Qingxi, you've grown so tall in just one year. Your third uncle brought several truckloads of good stuff from Binzhou, which is perfect for your dowry."
Shen Qing smiled and bowed in thanks. Before she could say anything, she heard a few light coughs and keenly sensed several pairs of eyes being cast upon her from around her.
It seemed as if it was scrutinizing, or perhaps expressing dissatisfaction.