Chapter 18: The Discerning Mr. Xu

"How could they not believe something that so many people have witnessed with their own eyes?"

Old Mrs. Xu was quite fearful.

To her knowledge, in the former dynasty, just because a travelling Taoist priest had said that there was dragon energy permeating in a certain place, the then reigning emperor had sent a large army to forcibly banish the people living in that territory to become soldiers at the borders.

Later, a real dragon indeed emerged from the people that had been banished to the borders, who then overturned the previous dynasty and established the present empire.

Although the new emperor that ascended the throne completely denied what the Taoist priest claimed, this kind of story had become widespread among the people. It could be said that it was known by everyone.

Many survivors of the former empire blamed the emperor for not handling things well. If the people living in that location hadn't been enlisted into the frontier, but were instead all killed, wouldn't the subsequent destruction of the empire have been prevented?

Be that as it may, there was no "ifs" in the world.

How could a dynasty be so easily overthrown, unless it was filled with the anger and suffering of the people?

Throughout the ages, ninety-nine percent of the empires were destroyed at the hands of the rulers themselves.

It was no wonder that Mrs. Xu would think too much, for the lessons learned from these kinds of stories were quite terrifying.

"Dear, come now, let's change our perspective. If you were someone from another place, and I told you about the things that occurred in our family today, would you believe it?"

"I…" Just when Old Mrs. Xu was about to answer "Why would I not believe it?", she suddenly thought of the prerequisite that she was not from Spirit Water Village. The old lady suddenly laughed. "Yes, I suppose I'm just too nervous!"

She breathed a sigh of relief. "But dear, say, if our family's good fortune continues on and events like today's come one after another, someone will surely believe this sooner or later!"

"That's not really the case!" 

Since Mr. Xu drank a little wine, he was already a little drowsy by now.

When Mrs. Xu didn't get a full answer from Mr. Xu, she raised her hand and pushed. She became exasperated again when finding that Mr. Xu was already asleep.

Despite her vexation, she did not disturb Mr. Xu's sleep.

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When they woke up, the yard once again became noisy.

This time, however, it was not that the villagers had come to watch the excitement once more, but that Youngest Xu was preparing to go back to the city. Eldest Xu assisted him in packing the things he was bringing along.

"Husband, if there's anything you need, don't hesitate to tell my father. Just don't deprive yourself!" Wang lovingly held Youngest Xu's hand, reluctant to let go. She behaved just like a little daughter-in-law who was sending her husband off soon after their wedding.

"Wife, I know that. Please rest assured!" Youngest Xu was also reluctant to leave behind such a beautiful wife, but for the time being, he had to focus on his studies.

As Wang sent Youngest Xu off, she quietly whispered into his ear, "Husband, I think I'm pregnant for sure this time!"

Upon hearing Wang's whisper, Youngest Xu jumped up high. "Really?!"

Wang quickly pinched Youngest Xu and said, "Keep your voice low. If you scare away the baby delivering goddess, I will never forgive you!"

"Yes, yes, quietly, quietly!" Youngest Xu stared at Wang's belly without blinking, his smile blossoming.

When Eldest Xu finished packing up the things, he carried them on a shoulder pole and shouted out at Youngest Xu that it was time to set off. "Youngest Xu, third sister-in-law, it's time to go!"

Youngest Xu forcibly contained his excitement, grabbed Wang's hand, and carefully said, "Wife, when it's confirmed, give me a message. I'll come back immediately!"