Space Farming: Traveling through Ancient Times to Do Business

"Xue'er, are you satisfied?" Xuan Yuchen asked Jiang Xue softly, stroking her hair with his fingers.

Jiang Xue was slightly stunned, and then she realized that he was referring to the previous incident about Liu Xueji. She sighed and shook her head, "I just wanted to punish him a little, but I didn't expect it to be so serious. The ancient law is too harsh." She looked up at Xuan Yuchen, with a hint of confusion and worry in her eyes, "Achen, are you hiding something from me?"

Xuan Yuchen was slightly startled, then chuckled and said, "Xue'er, how could I hide it from you? It's just that there are some things that you may not understand very well." He paused, and continued, "However, I will tell you these things slowly. The most important thing now is..."

"Knock, knock, knock--" a knock on the door interrupted their conversation.

"Come in." Xuan Yuchen looked towards the door and responded calmly.

Xuan Liu walked in, his eyes only on Xuan Yuchen, seemingly ignoring Jiang Xue. Jiang Xue understood instantly, she stood up, cast a questioning look at Xuan Yuchen, and turned to walk out.

After the door was closed, Xuan Liu whispered, "Master, your uncle has found out that you left the house without permission, and he is furious now."

Xuan Yuchen nodded, his expression becoming a little serious: "I understand."

"Master, this place is really unsafe. If we are discovered by our uncle again..." Xuan Liu reminded worriedly.

"I know my limits." Xuan Yuchen interrupted Xuan Liu, his eyes becoming serious. He knew that his leaving the house without permission had indeed caused a lot of trouble for his uncles, but he also understood that there were some things he had to do personally and some responsibilities he had to bear personally.

Xuan Yuchen pondered for a moment, then said to Xuan Liu: "Go back and tell your uncle that I know I was wrong and will come back to apologize as soon as possible. Also, tell him not to worry, I will take care of things here."

"My uncle asks you to return home immediately." Xuan Liu's voice revealed an unquestionable firmness.

"I understand." Xuan Yuchen's voice was filled with helplessness, but he still nodded. He understood that he had to obey his uncle's orders.

"Master, you will only bring danger to Miss Jiang by doing this. Now everyone outside is watching you. If your whereabouts are leaked, it may bring trouble to her." Xuan Liu reminded worriedly.

Xuan Yuchen froze when he heard this. He really hadn't considered this. He turned his head to look out the window, feeling reluctant. But he also knew that he couldn't put Jiang Xue in danger for his personal feelings.

He walked to the desk, picked up a pen, and wrote quickly on the paper. This was a farewell letter to Jiang Xue, and he hoped to express his feelings and apologies to her in words.

After finishing the letter, Xuan Yuchen folded it carefully and put it aside. Then, he turned to Xuan Liu and said, "Give this letter to Jiang Xue for me and tell her that I will come back to see her as soon as possible."

Xuan Liu nodded, took the letter, and turned to leave. Xuan Yuchen stood in front of the window, watching Xuan Liu's back disappear into the night. He knew that he was about to embark on his journey home, but his heart was filled with longing and reluctance for Jiang Xue.

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"Madam, the master...is gone!" The secret guard of the Liu Mansion walked up to Madam Liu tremblingly and said in a trembling voice. After hearing the news, Madam Liu's body shook violently and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Madam Yang beside her supported her in time.

"Madam, please accept my condolences!" Nanny Yang comforted softly, but tears were also flashing in her eyes.

Madam Liu laughed bitterly: "Haha, we have been married for more than 20 years, why didn't he listen to my advice? Has he ever regretted it?"

At this time, the head of the Yang family came in. Seeing his little daughter so heartbroken, he felt sad. He walked up to her, patted her on the shoulder, and said, "Liu'er, don't be too sad. Your father knows that you are upset, but you still have to take care of yourself."

Mrs. Liu raised her head and looked at her father, tears pouring out like a dam breaking: "Dad, I hate you so much! Why did it turn out like this?" Her voice was filled with endless grief and despair.

The head of the Yang family sighed silently. He knew that no matter how many words he said, he could not heal his daughter's inner trauma. He could only hug Madam Liu tightly to let her feel a little warmth and comfort.

The whole room was filled with a sad atmosphere, and everyone was in an extremely heavy mood. In this sorrow, Mrs. Liu's crying sounded particularly desolate, as if she was telling of her deep longing for her husband and her reluctance to part with him.

"What's wrong?" Liu Ziqi had just returned from the brothel with his second cousin and was still immersed in the joyful atmosphere. As soon as he entered the door, he heard his mother crying heart-wrenchingly and was shocked.

"Mom, what happened?" Liu Ziqi hurried over and supported the staggering Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu looked at her son helplessly, tears streaming down her face: "Qier, your father is gone."

"Mom, what did you say? You were lying to me, right? How could Dad be gone?" Liu Ziqi took a few steps back in shock, completely unable to accept this sudden news.

"Qi...er." Mrs. Liu was so heartbroken when she saw her son's reaction that she fainted.

Liu Ziqi hurriedly supported her mother in a panic and shouted, "Mom! Mom! What's wrong with you? Come quickly, call a doctor!"

''Liu Er''

The servants rushed over and carried Mrs. Liu to the bed, and someone hurried to call for a doctor. Liu Ziqi sat by the bed, his heart in a mess. His father's sudden death was a huge blow to him.

"Madam Yang, what is going on? Why did mother say that father is gone?" Liu Ziqi grabbed Madam Yang's hand tightly and asked in a trembling voice.

Nanny Yang's eyes revealed endless sadness. Her voice seemed soaked with tears as she spoke slowly, "Young Master, Master...he was cruelly beheaded at noon today in Yun County."

Liu Ziqi's heart seemed to be hit hard by a sledgehammer and sank into a bottomless abyss.

He could not accept the fact that the father who had always protected him and his mother and provided them with warmth and shelter had left them just like that.

Nanny Yang nodded silently, tears welling up in her eyes as if they would burst out at any time.

She said softly, "That's right, Master. Our beloved master is no longer alive."

Liu Ziqi's fists were clenched in anger, his nails dug deep into his palms, and his heart was filled with grief and resentment. Who was so cruel? Who took his father's life? He was eager to know the answer.