Volume One, Chapter 93: Weighing Beauty

In Baji Valley, Li Ying settled in at Longsheng Coal Mine and became the head of the weighing team in the scale house. The official job title for the scale operator was "weighing worker," a relatively easy position that women could handle as well. Thus, most of the scale operators in Baji Valley were women, known as female weighing workers. This was both a desirable and lucrative post. Only relatives or trusted confidants of the mine leaders could be scale operators.

"Many thanks to Gao Dashuai for making this happen for me!" Wanyan Chen Monk thanked Gao Huaiyuan without so much as batting an eye, then turned and, without needing a push, strode off behind the two guards escorting him.

Zheng Bingjie watched helplessly as the vanguard was easily repelled by the rebels. With no other choice, he sounded the retreat, ordering the Song troops to withdraw from the mountain pass and rest.

But my father has only just passed away, and already the Loyal Shun Army is falling apart—officers scheming against each other, neglecting their duties, discipline collapsing, bringing disaster to the countryside! Hearing this, I am truly heartbroken! Do you really wish to see the Loyal Shun Army rot like this?

"Then there's nothing more to say." Mu Xiaoting had just taken a sip of coffee when Chu Ge's voice sounded in her ear. Two guards then entered, carrying a large chest, which they opened to reveal it was filled to the brim with invitations—no less than the highest-tier invitations from the Bauhinia Chamber of Commerce.

Xu Ziling, at heart, was always the sort who would never miss out on a good deal or turn away a gift. So he gladly accepted Ashina Xingyue.

"Skilled in divination, with predictions uncannily accurate, unconventional in manner, and having enjoyed many a deep conversation with you—none other than Yuan Tiangang, the immortal," said Li Shimin.

"Then you should go find Seventh Brother; isn't he your police station's criminal psychologist?" I interrupted impatiently.

Flower Fairy, once Flower Wuyou agreed to let her go out with him, was already distracted from sect affairs, eager to set out and explore.

But now, Chief Zhang's senses had grown sharply acute; at almost the same moment, he accurately caught the intense murderous intent that flashed through Young Master Liu's eyes.

Xia Yang had originally planned to leave, though with no destination in mind; after all, he belonged nowhere in Donghe Village and felt no sense of belonging there.

With the imperial marriage decree, Zisu was even more radiant. In the future, when she married into the prince's manor, her position as the official wife would be secure. Unless she committed a grave mistake, the Prince could not divorce her. Moreover, with the emperor's decree, it would serve to deter those ghosts and shadows in the prince's household.

"Old Zhang, go take a break. I'll take this shift. I've got insomnia," Zheng Jieming said to Zhang Xiushan.

Sang Qi was unexpectedly docile, seemingly unable to find words to break the eerie calm between them.

The lurking Mindflayer, who had been observing coldly from the sidelines, saw the battle turning unfavorable and had no choice but to enter the fray personally.

After feeding the child formula and changing him into clean clothes, Yin Yumuo watched him fall asleep, then gently placed him in the crib.

"You stay at the door—no one is allowed out! The rest of us, upstairs!" Liang Shui shouted at a random armed guard, charging ahead.

Today, she miscalculated and suffered a crushing defeat! All told, it was because she had grown too complacent lately, openly selecting brides for her son, with Zisu showing no sign of discontent. So, she assumed—wishfully—that Zisu was intimidated by her.

If it had been bandits causing trouble for money, why chase after her when she ran off? Wouldn’t it have made more sense to simply seize the carriage? Unless, after so long in hunger and cold, the bandits decided she was a better source of cash than the carriage and its goods?

For example, Li You and Li Chengqian—those destined for rebellion still rebelled; Li Tai and Li Chengqian—those bound for bitter conflict still fought endlessly, until both sides were ruined.