The Demon Lords

Chapter 828 182: Calm After the Storm (Part 2)

As for the Yu surname,

it was clearly marked on the military family's register, directly indicating her as the wife of Yu Huaping.

This feeling is like having the government preemptively issue you a marriage certificate when you haven't even held a wedding, and the betrothal gifts and dowry aren't prepared.

Regret... of course, there would be no regret.

The woman seemed rather pleased with this title, feeling a bit secretly delighted; this sense of recognition felt really good.

The old woman puffed her cheeks; clearly, she hadn't yet gotten used to this title. Instinctively, she felt uncomfortable, but looking at her daughter-in-law, she couldn't help but smile wryly.

The Liu family doesn't have that kind of fortune, but they couldn't delay their own daughter-in-law.

The military clerk calling names couldn't help but stand up, and his demeanor was no longer as composed and businesslike as before.

Direct Thief,

which military family do these relatives belong to,

how could they just come so directly by oxcart!

In any era, there is no shortage of people who flock to power and influence because this is a basic human instinct.

The blind man once said, for thousands of years, there has been one tradition that has never changed: using the location and size of "houses" to distinguish and measure a person's identity and status.

Why does the emperor live in the imperial palace?

Why are the ministers' residences near the palace?

Why do dignitaries and nobles always want to squeeze into the inner city?

It's all because of this logic.

At the Snow Sea Pass, because of Lord Zheng's words, "The Zheng Clan guards the national gate,"

Lord Pingye's residence was built against the northern city wall of the Snow Sea Pass.

In this location, only those very close can live because, in Block A, most of the residents are families of mid- to high-level officers of the original Shengle army.

Of course, perhaps residents outside the city wish to move into the city, and those within want to live closer to the General's residence, but for Lord Zheng, it doesn't matter.

Because the land is his, and to him, the land essentially has no cost.

Even if the Sword Saint is now incapacitated,

does he deserve this face?

Is he worth it?

He must be!

For those with the protagonist's template origins, Lord Zheng has always been immensely tolerant.

Furthermore, even if you can maintain a life of simplicity and minimal desires, can you ensure your family can follow suit?

Sometimes, the breach in the defense starts at home.

If I treat you well and you don't appreciate it, then I'll treat your family twice as well. Eventually, you will have to accept the favor!

Three armored soldiers and a clerk with a register were specifically tasked with leading this oxcart to the house.

The old woman didn't understand why such solemnity was warranted, and she was even a bit frightened, leading her to talk more, trying to extract information with "wisdom" befitting an elder.

But the clerk, not daring to elaborate, could only exchange small talk with the old woman.

When they reached the residence's entrance, the three soldiers in front actually saw a short figure standing there and immediately knelt in salute:

"Greetings, Mr. Xue!"

The demon kings actually held official positions under the General's residence; they were considered part of its structure, and in the Ministry of War, there were records of them, too.

But back in Shengle City, except for Liang Cheng, the other demon kings preferred those below them to call them Mister, downplaying their official positions and limiting themselves to being General Zheng's private advisors.

But this identity made those below dare not look down on them even more.

The military clerk who was chatting with the old woman knelt a moment too late and inadvertently dropped his register on the ground.

Xue Three waved his hand,

and said,

"You all can go busy yourselves."

"Mark follows the command!"

"Understood!"

After these soldiers left, Xue Three, with a kindly smile on his face, jumped onto the oxcart, pointed at the residence ahead, and said,

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is where you'll be living. It's a bit modest, so please don't find it lacking. Sword... well, Little Yu, though he's injured now, has always been greatly esteemed by my lord, so please take good care of him."

Mrs. Yu immediately helped her mother-in-law and son off the oxcart to pay respects to Xue Three. However, Xue Three dodged aside, smiled, and said,

"I still have things to do. You can drive the oxcart in yourselves. See you."

The identity of Yu Huaping wasn't explicitly stated,

but how to put it,

for the Sword Saint to have a good mood to recover,

Zheng Fan still decided to have Xue Three make the trip. If Mrs. Yu truly had an unwavering love and saw the Sword Saint as a worthy catch, so be it; it would be the Sword Saint's good fortune.

If her resolve wasn't that strong, then let it be revealed a bit, so it strengthens her resolve.

The gate to the residence was opened by Liu Dahu, the child, and Mrs. Yu looked inside with surprise, seeing a person standing in the courtyard; who else could it be but that man?

The Sword Saint wore a brocade robe. Before the door opened, he had been leaning against a pillar, and when the door opened, he moved slightly forward, standing firm.

During the recuperation period, he lay down most of the time, naturally putting on some weight, appearing a bit more prosperous-looking, complemented by the outfit chosen by the wild people's king.

He didn't look like the Sword Saint,

nor a city sentinel,

but rather like a wealthy gentleman.

The Sword Saint mumbled with his lips,

after a while,

finally opening his mouth:

"You're here."

Mrs. Yu brushed her hair with her left hand, standing by the doorstep, glanced back at her own mother-in-law, then looked at the Sword Saint,

finally mustering courage,

smiled, and said:

"Yes, I'm here."

......

"You're here?"

"Hmm, did you know I would come?"

"Heh, I could sense it. There is a most brilliant strategist under Lord Zheng, but that strategist isn't at Snow Sea Pass; it seems to be you."