CHAPTER 439: CHAPTER 107 "DUAL EXCELLENCE OF ALCHEMY AND MEDICINE" GU HANYU

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Ping’an Town.

No matter how tumultuous the outside world might be, Ping’an Town remained peaceful, and the lives of the ordinary people did not change in the slightest.

For ordinary people, the struggles between noble families were actually distant from their world, and they didn’t care which noble family was prospering or which was declining. To them, these matters were merely topics for idle conversation, lively when discussed but rarely concerning anyone afterward.

What they truly cared about were their own small lives.

In recent years, with the rapid development of a series of industries under Ping’an Wang Family, various positions and opportunities increased, offering more chances to prosper. The wallets of townspeople grew fatter, and their lives naturally improved with it.

The most obvious sign was the increased number of smiles on the faces of the townspeople.

Ordinary people are the most practical; whoever lets them live well, that’s who they support.

As such, Ping’an Wang Family now enjoys an extremely high reputation in Ping’an Town, and many townspeople feel fortunate and proud to be born in Ping’an Town.

How could the lives of people from other towns be as good as theirs?

As for the aftermath of the deaths of Huangfu Huaye and Huangfu Jinhuan, it will take some time before it fully emerges.

Of course, for Wang Shouzhe, with Huangfu Huaye dead, Changning Huangfu Family was like sheep waiting to be slaughtered, easy to handle.

Wang Family’s Main Residence.

Within Wang Shouzhe’s small courtyard, everything was as usual, simple yet elegant, with a particular sense of liveliness.

In the courtyard, by the stone table in the pavilion that once hosted Faang You’an and Junior Sister Lvwei, Wang Shouzhe was sitting across from a man and a woman, drinking tea and chatting casually.

The woman, who wore a sword whip at her waist, clad in red armor with a black cloak, was athletic and spirited—this was Wang Luotong.

After many years of training in Qianma, she had become more and more composed, almost exuding the authority and demeanor of a leader.

The man sitting next to her was a handsome young scion of a noble family, dressed with particular care.

This young man was none other than Lei Bowu, direct lineage descendant of Changning Lei Family.

Ever since he had been taught a harsh lesson by Luotong at Changning Xu’s Pill Workshop, he found it relieving and would "visit" Wang Luotong in Qianma Town from time to time.

This infatuation continued for several years, and even Wang Shouzhe came across him several times.

"Bowu, have a taste of this Cloud Mist Spirit Tea."

Wang Shouzhe smiled, personally pouring tea for Lei Bowu, not putting on any airs.

"Th-thank you, Patriarch Shouzhe." Lei Bowu, somewhat apprehensive, raised half of his bottom off the chair to receive the tea, clearly in awe of Wang Shouzhe.

"Fourth Brother," Wang Luotong said softly, "Why be so polite to such a shameless tagalong? He ought to be kicked out of Wang Family’s great house."

Saying this, she furrowed her delicate brow, casting an intimidating glare at Lei Bowu.

Lei Bowu’s hand trembled, almost spilling the tea, his face slightly flushed with embarrassment.

"Luotong, Bowu is a guest when he visits, don’t fool around." Wang Shouzhe’s smile faded a bit as he sternly reprimanded Wang Luotong.

"Yes... Fourth Brother."

Wang Luotong felt a bit wronged but reluctantly withdrew her gaze.

While she acted as a decisive and assertive heroine when running her industries and portrayed a strong and commanding sister in front of younger siblings and nephews, she only displayed a gentle and obedient demeanor in front of Wang Shouzhe.

How could Lei Bowu have seen her like this?

The usually charming and domineering "Queen Luotong" growing soft was enough to deeply endear her to anyone.

He could only stare, utterly captivated.

"Luotong, don’t mind your Fourth Brother, come, try the Red Crystal Cake I made myself."

At this moment, Liua Ruolan, dressed in a water-blue long skirt, gracefully arrived with some spirit fruit pastries. Presently, she exuded gentleness and elegance, a stark contrast to her fierce presence when she had slashed down celestial humans at the Hundred Islands Guard.

"Greetings, Fourth Sister-in-law," Wang Luotong quickly stood up to pay her respects and took the fruit tray to help set the table, "It’s right for Fourth Brother to discipline me, I was indeed out of line."

As for Lei Bowu, he also rose swiftly, cupping his hands in salute, "Lei Family’s Bowu, pays respect to the Lady of the House."

Even though he was from a celestial human lineage, he still maintained the elegant and courteous demeanor of a noble gentleman when discussing propriety.

"Bowu, there’s no need for such formality, please, let’s continue talking while seated." Liua Ruolan invited him and then pulled Luotong aside for a warm chat.

The group continued to drink spirit tea, enjoy spirit fruits and pastries, and chat leisurely.

Meanwhile, Liua Ruolan took Wang Luotong’s hand and asked in a low voice, "Luotong, what do you think of Bowu? He seems quite devoted to you. Some time ago, the Lei Family even asked my father to act as an intermediary to propose marriage. But your Fourth Brother didn’t agree immediately because he wasn’t sure of your feelings."

Although her voice was low, the others present were not ordinary people, so who wouldn’t hear it clearly?

Lei Bowu instantly became nervous, stealing glances at Wang Luotong with his head lowered.

"Sister-in-law, Fourth Brother promised me that if I don’t want to marry, I don’t have to." Wang Luotong bit her lip, "From a young age, I’ve been annoyed by the saying that girls must get married eventually, and I secretly vowed to prove that a girl can also carve out a world for herself."

"Sigh~"

Wang Shouzhe sighed inwardly. How could he not know Luotong’s thoughts?

This all boiled down to Fourth Grandfather Wang Xiaozhi, who held a severe bias in favor of boys over girls, often repeating that girls must eventually marry.