novelraw Chapter 341: Have You Achieved Immortality?
Chapter 341: Have You Achieved Immortality?
County Magistrate Pei, who was originally sitting idly and drinking tea in the government office, shivered in fear, almost collapsing to the ground upon hearing the report from the government official."Where did the carriage go?" they asked the government official.
"It went, went into Baihua Lane!" the government official panted, "It’s the place where the fire broke out last time."
He got up to tidy his clothes, thought for a moment, then hurriedly sat back down.
The government official was taken aback, "Master, you’re not going?"
"I’ll go a bit later." County Magistrate Pei said, "Duan Manor Owner just arrived, probably needs to rest a bit, I should refrain from disturbing them for now."
After sending away the government official, County Magistrate Pei continued to drink his tea leisurely.
Baihua Lane, Duan Mansion
The buildings inside were almost completely rejuvenated, with lotus flowers planted throughout the pond. As one walks by, fish occasionally leap out of the water, splashing a few droplets.
It must be said, Old Tang’s efficiency is particularly swift; in such a short time, everything was already arranged.
Shen Qinglan had just seated herself beside Duan Yunfei when she sensed several sharp gazes directed toward her.
Without even looking, she already knew who these gazes belonged to.
She sat with an indifferent expression, her face calm, as they scrutinized her.
"Little girl, I heard you’ve already taken our Yongning Manor’s Jade Order?"
The Great Elder’s voice, different from his usual calm when speaking with Chu Wuqu, carried an undeniable sharpness.
Having lived two lives and always possessed a broad mind, Shen Qinglan wasn’t fazed by anyone.
For someone like the Great Protector, who was all bark and no bite, she felt almost no fear.
Her tone respectful yet indifferent as she replied, "Yes."
The other three elders were somewhat surprised; this little girl, facing the Great Elder, wasn’t fazed in the least. Was it that she was too young and naive, or simply unafraid of the Great Elder?
The Great Elder squinted his eyes, his tone sharp as ever, "Do you know what that Jade Order represents?"
"You jest, elder," Shen Qinglan smirked, "Though Qinglan is sometimes muddled, I wouldn’t dare accept such a precious item without understanding its significance."
The Great Elder’s expression turned cold, "So, you think you’re worthy of this position?"
Shen Qinglan smiled faintly, "In the Great Elder’s mind, what kind of person is worthy of this position?"
"A sharp-tongued young girl!" The Great Elder snorted coldly, "However, I’ve heard you’re just a farmer’s girl. What could a farmer’s girl possibly do for Yongning Manor?"
Upon hearing these words, everyone present instantly became solemn, especially Duan Yunfei, whose expression was terribly grim.
If it hadn’t been for Duan Nian secretly gesturing him not to act impulsively, he would have already reprimanded the Great Elder.
"What about a farmer’s girl?" Shen Qinglan retorted calmly, "In the Great Elder’s eyes, are farmers truly worthless?"
"Aren’t they?" The Great Elder coldly retorted.
Shen Qinglan let out a snort of laughter.
"What are you laughing at?" The Great Elder asked, annoyed.
"May I ask, Great Elder," Shen Qinglan asked with a playful gaze, "Have you achieved immortality?"
The Great Elder frowned, "What immortality? Immortality is merely a myth, how could it exist in this world?"
"Since that’s the case, do you consume grains?" Shen Qinglan asked again.
"Of course," The Great Elder frowned, "Girl, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Shen Qinglan scoffed, "Since that’s the case, what right do you have to say farmers are worthless?"
"You—" The Great Elder was left speechless, his face flushed red with embarrassment.
"The girl speaks well!" Chu Wuqu clapped, looking mischievously at the Great Elder, "You eat the grain grown by farmers every day, yet you dare discriminate against them. If you’re so capable, don’t eat it then!"