novelraw Chapter 261
Chapter 261
Chapter 261: The First Page of the Family Genealogy
Wei Yu was quite surprised to encounter Qi Feng outside the city.
But since they met, he might as well use Qi Feng as a mouthpiece to learn about the current situation in the capital.
Unable to contain his excitement, Qi Feng just climbed into His Highness the Wise King’s carriage.
Along the way, Wei Yu didn’t need to say much—just a look that showed he wanted to know the situation was enough, and Qi Feng started rattling off all the big and small things that had happened in the capital over the past six months, leaving no detail out.
He talked about how many new and fresh things had appeared in the capital, all sold in Fourth Highness’s store. When mentioning that these new things had attracted many outsiders, Qi Feng was somewhat resentful.
“Clearly, those items all came from our Research Institute, yet everyone thinks it was Fourth Highness who made them. Each and every one of them keeps praising Fourth Highness! It’s so infuriating!”
Qi Feng complained with a serious face, “Your Highness, the credit is clearly ours, but Fourth Highness has taken it all away from you. Why don’t we open a shop ourselves and take back the credit!”
As the news unfolded, it started to take on a different meaning. Wei Yu glanced at him and casually comforted him, “These are small matters; why care so much? Fourth Prince does these things with Great Wei’s interests in mind. Do you think Fourth Brother spends all the money he earns on himself?”
Qi Feng frowned and thought about it. The products sold in Fourth Highness’s shop all come from their Research Institute, so Fourth Highness must have connections with His Highness. So… Fourth Highness is one of us?!
Qi Feng suddenly understood and looked admiringly at Wei Yu, “Your Highness, I understand now! You can rest assured, I will keep this a secret!”
What?
Wei Yu didn’t quite understand what nonsense this guy was imagining, nor could he think of anything in his words that required secrecy. Just as he was about to ask, the carriage stopped.
They had arrived at the city gate and were stopped for inspection.
Having been away from the capital for half a year, Wei Yu couldn’t resist lifting the carriage curtain to take a look.
Many citizens were coming and going at the city gate, and from their appearance, Wei Yu could clearly see how the capital had changed during this time.
There was nothing special to inspect for their group, and with Wei Yu’s Wise King token, the guards at the city gate quickly let them pass.
The carriage slowly drove into the city gate.
Wei Yu sat by the window, looking at the familiar streets of the capital, finally feeling a real sense of coming home.
He let out a sigh while looking at the street, “It’s really good.”
Home again, he could finally lead a leisurely life playing about…
“Yes, really good.”
Qi Feng, sitting beside him and also looking out the window, heard the words “really good.” Thinking it was a heartfelt reaction to the capital’s changes, he also sighed, “Your Highness, look outside—there are so many people who come here because they heard of this place, mostly merchants from Jiaozhou. I heard many of them are members of the Merchants’ Alliance. Without them, the capital wouldn’t be so prosperous. This is all thanks to Your Highness. You truly are a person who cares for the whole world!”
This sudden and earnest flattery embarrassed Wei Yu, who had only been thinking about slacking off.
He glanced at Qi Feng and slowly smiled, “I remember before I left, you seemed determined to make sure everyone in the world has enough to eat? What have you done so far?”
Qi Feng lowered his head, feeling embarrassed, “Your Highness, I’m not very talented. After learning from Master Zhu for so long, I’ve only grasped the basics. At present, I can only grow about twenty percent more vegetables than others… but don’t worry, Your Highness! Agricultural science is broad and profound—I will continue studying hard under Master Zhu and strive to achieve greater harvests in grains. You can rest assured!”
Wei Yu was stunned looking at Qi Feng. Really.
Half a year ago, this kid was a reckless playboy, and now he’s growing twenty percent more crops than others!
If you say this isn’t an achievement, then what is?
The young man is here teasing him!
Looking at Qi Feng’s hopeful yet anxious eyes, as if he honestly thought his own achievements were insignificant, Wei Yu pondered for two seconds and finally reached out to pat his shoulder.
“Well said. I’m glad you have this awareness. Great Wei needs diligent, patriotic, and capable young people like you! Keep it up and when you manage to increase the grain production, you’ll be placed on the first page of your family genealogy… no, your Qi family should make a special volume just for you! It will document only your growth history for future generations to admire and read!”
A separate genealogy volume, all for him?!
Hiss—
The temptation was too great. Just imagining the ancestral hall where all the ancestral tablets are kept, in the future his name would be enshrined in the very center, alongside an individual biography, with the younger generations worshiping his glorious deeds during ancestral rites…
Heavens!
What kind of offer is this! How could anyone refuse!
Qi Feng scratched his head happily, “Ah, Your Highness, I haven’t reached that level yet. You think too highly of me, hahaha… But don’t worry, Your Highness, I will diligently study agricultural science with Master Zhu and ensure that the people all have enough food!”
Fame in history was still too far away. Having the first page of the genealogy and a personal biography was much more appealing.
The young man’s eyes rekindled with fiery passion. Wei Yu was deeply satisfied.
That’s right, just like this—so positive and motivated!
How can a young person be without dreams? With dreams, they can keep working non-stop.
Having successfully re-energized the younger worker, Wei Yu finally let him go.
The carriage came to a street, and Wei Yu signaled Qi Feng he could get off.
“We’ve arrived at your home ahead. You should go back first.”
“Yes, Your Highness, I’ll go back and study right away!”
His Highness just returned, and he was the first to meet him and even had a meaningful talk with him. Qi Feng happily got out of the carriage and stood contentedly at the crossroads, watching the other group disappear at the end of the street.
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The Eighth Prince, who lived next door to Wei Yu, was the first to know about Wei Yu’s return.
The usually quiet Wise King's residence suddenly had activity. It was impossible for the neighboring Peaceful King's residence not to notice.
Knowing that their lord was close to the Wise King, the Peaceful King's residence immediately sent someone to inform their lord once they heard Wei Yu was back.
Wei Yu had just returned to the mansion and hadn’t rested when Xiao Anzi came running in clinging to his leg, crying and complaining.
“Your Highness! My lord! Oh dear, you’ve become so thin and dark! Oh my, you’ve suffered so much outside! I’m heartbroken! Without me by your side, how have you lived these past six months—”
The little-changed Xiao Anzi’s eyes were falling in tears as soon as he saw Wei Yu.
Wei Yu had just sat down when he rushed forward to grab his leg, sniffling and bawling loudly, much to the dismay of Fang Sheng standing nearby who looked grim.
Suffered?
Clearly, it was those of us guards who suffered, okay!