My Wife Is The Big Boss

Chapter 39: What? The Great Qing has fallen?

Yan Ran's head throbbed.

She realized that she couldn't force Tang Ning'er's life gu out. If she forcefully extracted it, Tang Ning'er's foundation might be damaged, so Yan Ran had to dismiss this idea.

Thinking about Tang Ning'er's rapid advancement, she felt both surprised and uneasy. Things that exceeded her control always made her uneasy, but she was pleasantly surprised by Tang Ning'er's potential, which was enough for her to become Yan Ran's successor.

However, when she thought about the intense killing intent, Yan Ran also felt a headache. With such deep hatred, if Tang Ning'er truly became powerful in the future, she might cause chaos in the entire Miao Territory. If she couldn't control her, it would be troublesome.

But if I let Tang Ning'er go and reunite with her lover, wouldn't I lose face?

Yan Ran looked at the sleeping Tang Ning'er, feeling conflicted.

Coincidentally, at this moment, a maid named Xiaoyun came in to report: "Your Highness Saintess, the Qiqiao Festival is approaching. Elder Cao She asked if the sacrificial arrangements are in order."

"Just prepare it as usual, no need to report to me again."

Yan Ran casually dismissed Xiaoyun. After she left, Yan Ran suddenly brightened up. She gained inspiration from the Qiqiao Festival.

According to legend, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl were also separated by the gods and could only meet once a year. So, why not let Tang Ning'er meet her lover once a year as well?

There is no such thing as unwavering love in the world. Most of it is fabricated to deceive young girls. By obstructing Tang Ning'er like this, it not only provokes her resentment but also serves no purpose. If they occasionally meet, Tang Ning'er's resentment would likely decrease.

However, can Scholar Fang endure loneliness? Moreover, the outside world is so exciting, and Scholar Fang is surrounded by admirers. Sooner or later, he will betray Tang Ning'er. At that time, Tang Ning'er will surely realize that men in this world are not worth her deep affection.

"Tomorrow is the Qiqiao Festival. I will have Cai'er send you to Xu State City to meet your lover. Return after one day. If you can't do it, then don't go."

Yan Ran left this message for Tang Ning'er after she woke up, without waiting for Tang Ning'er to express any objections. She left behind a jade slip and departed, leaving only lingering echoes.

"Practice this gu technique diligently and don't let the master be weak while the servant is strong."

Tang Ning'er completely ignored the latter part of her statement and only remembered that she could be sent to Xu State City tomorrow.

At this time, Fang Leng, who had been on Tang Ning'er's mind, also encountered a great trouble.

While he was strolling on the street, he was stopped by a group of scholars.

"Brother Fang, long time no see. How have you been?"

Fang Leng really wanted to complain. Why did even the NPCs in his small village have so many storylines and have companions in the city? He was most afraid of running into acquaintances.

Of course, according to the setting, he should have acquaintances. Fang Leng had come to the city to study and even passed the imperial examination.

However, he had changed now and didn't recognize these people at all. Fortunately, the system displayed their names. It seemed that he would recognize people he knew, and their names and basic information would be displayed.

The person talking to Fang Leng was called Zhou Qing, and there were several other scholars with him. Fang Leng quickly got into character and said, "So it's Brother Zhou. I appreciate your concern. What are you all planning to do?"

A large group of NPCs acting together definitely meant something was going on, so Fang Leng naturally wanted to inquire about it.

Zhou Qing said, "Tomorrow is Qiqiao Festival. The prefect will host a poetry gathering. Scholars with achievements above the rank of Xiucai in Xu State City can participate. I heard that the prefect has a daughter who is still unmarried. The winner of tomorrow's poetry gathering might be chosen as the prefect's son-in-law!"

Fang Leng wanted to ask, "What does the prefect having an unmarried daughter have to do with our journey together?"

As if sensing Fang Leng's confusion, another scholar named Tan Qi said, "Brother Fang, you don't know. In the poetry gathering, only one person can be the winner, but if you can write poems that the prefect appreciates, it will make your future path much smoother."

"So we plan to wander around and gather inspiration for tomorrow. We happened to meet Brother Fang. How about having a drink at Xiaoyaoju together?"

Zhou Qing interrupted and invited Fang Leng to have a drink, but Fang Leng waved his hand to decline.

There is no time to drink now. The task is urgent. Where is there time to drink?

Seeing him refuse repeatedly, Zhou Qing and the others finally gave up the idea, but they agreed to go to the poetry gathering together tomorrow.

Apparently, Scholar Fang used to be quite likable. However, Fang Leng now has no time to play with them.

Fang Leng wandered around the city, collecting as much information as possible. Although he is the mastermind, he cannot rely solely on his past memories to carry out his plans.

There are too many variables, and Fang Leng doesn't know how the plot will develop. Currently, the Monster Race has not directly initiated a war, so players don't know what the main quest is. They only know about grinding monsters to level up.

After bidding farewell to those scholars, Fang Leng continued to wander around the city. Xu State City is large and bustling, making it a perfect place for mischief.

Suddenly, Fang Leng saw a group of officials in uniforms rushing through the busy streets. Fang Leng quickly made way for them and silently followed behind, intending to find out what was happening.

Before long, the group of officials arrived at the bulletin board near the city gate and posted a notice.

Once the officials left, a crowd of NPCs mixed with players gathered around.

It was clearly a wanted poster that had just been posted.

"Recently, the activities of the Heaven and Earth Faction have been unusually frequent. The county magistrate of Guang'an was murdered in his home last month, and the county magistrate of Yi'an was murdered three days ago while visiting a friend. Both crime scenes had the mark of the Heaven and Earth Faction. Such heinous acts have angered both humans and gods. This official will not tolerate such rampant criminals. A reward of ten thousand gold will be given to anyone who provides information. July 6th, the tenth year of Yuanzhen."

This was a notice issued by the prefect, with the prefect's seal on it.

The nearby NPCs began to discuss in hushed voices, while the players seemed excited, as if a big quest was coming. Only Fang Leng looked confused.

Why is there another setting that I don't know about? What is this Heaven and Earth Faction? Are we going to restore the Ming Dynasty?

Wake up, the Qing Dynasty has long been gone!

Fang Leng realized that he couldn't figure out this situation, but he silently noted it down.

Just like how he silently remembered the fight between the Taoist priest at Qingyang Temple and the monk at Guangji Temple, this could only be considered part of the information.

At nightfall, Fang Leng returned to the inn and changed into the black clothes he had bought. He then changed his appearance, even altering his attribute panel.

He was no longer NPC Fang Leng, but the Chosen One, Wugui!

(End of this chapter)