Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 33 Housekeeper

The ground was slippery and muddy shortly after the rain and snow, and the carriages left shallow ruts as they passed by.

Sun Yi lifted the car curtain and looked at the street outside.

"sister."

He pointed to the street vendors:
"Look, the clay figurines that person made look just like the real ones."

"Sun Yi." Sun Youshan frowned.

"You're not a child anymore. Stop making a fuss like a child and think more about your family."

"Oh!" Sun Yi pouted and looked away sullenly.

"Who are the people here today?"

"The more famous young people in the county are all invited to a banquet." Sun Youshan sat up straight and said:

"Hua Wenhua from the Hua family, He Leshan from the He family, Wan Jing from the Wan family, and Leng Xing from the Leng family..."

"Brother Leng is coming too?" Sun Yi said with a smile:
"Finally, someone I know."

"Uncle Leng is now in charge of the Leng family. Leng Xing is not well-received in the family. You should be careful." Sun Youshan said:
"Besides them, there is also the young master from the Zhu Mansion."

"Zhu Mansion?" Sun Yi's eyes were filled with doubt. After thinking for a while, he suddenly realized:
"The one called Zhu Ju?"

"It's him." Sun Youshan nodded.

"Zhu Ju is the same age as you, but was born in an older month. When the time comes, remember to call him Brother Zhu. Be polite."

"Heh..." Sun Yi curled his lips:
"As for it?"

"Master Zhu has passed away, and he was from the second branch of the family. He was sent back to Leping County because he was not well-received. Moreover, I heard that he is not good at either literature or martial arts. Even if I take the trouble to make friends with him, it will not gain anything."

"You don't understand." Sun Youshan shook her head:

"Master Zhu is from the Three Branches of the Prefecture City Hall. The relationship won't be severed so quickly, not to mention..."

"Zhu Ju's brother-in-law has some status in Sanfentang, and the second wife he married is of even higher status. We must not neglect her."

"Ah!" Sun Yi was stunned:
"Sister Zhu Ju's husband's second wife is not ordinary. This relationship... is a bit too far-fetched, isn't it?"

"Snapped!"

Sun Youshan slapped him on the head:
"Don't worry about it. Just follow your family's arrangements."

"Ever since my father's unfortunate death, the Zhou family has been pressing our Sun family hard, and the old man's health is getting worse day by day..."

She sighed and continued:
"Every family has its own problems. We can't help with major issues, but we can help win over the younger generation."

"You must remember to be more hospitable to others later. Don't put on airs and make others feel uncomfortable."

"Don't worry!" Sun Yi waved his hand:
"The Sun family isn't a big family, so why would I be so arrogant?"

…………

"Brother Wan!"

"Brother Zhu!"

"..."

"Brother Zhu." Leng Xing bowed apologetically:
“It’s been a while.”

"I've been busy at home, and I haven't been out much lately." Zhu Ju returned the greeting and asked curiously:

"Brother Leng, why do you look so haggard?"

After not seeing him for a few months, Leng Xing seemed to have aged more than ten years. He even had white hair on his temples even though he was less than twenty years old.

"It's just a trivial matter." Leng Xing shook his head.
"It's okay not to mention it!"

"Then let's not talk about it." Zhu Ju said with a smile:
"Although Brother Leng doesn't look well, his aura is condensed. It seems that his cultivation has made great progress. This is cause for celebration."

"..." Leng Xing's expression was strange:
"Brother Zhu, you're welcome."

"sit!"

"Sit down and talk!"

Thanks to the benefits gained from the destruction of the Black Tiger Gang, Leng Xing has indeed made great progress in the past six months.

But he never mentioned this matter to anyone else, and even tried to hide it, but he didn't expect that someone would see through it at a glance.

Zhu Ju...

Does this Young Master Zhu really have no talent for martial arts?

"Are you Zhu Ju?"

A young man with bright eyes came closer:
"My name is Sun Yi, the seventh son of the Sun family. I've heard of your great name for a long time, and I hope to see you more often in the future."

"Brother Zhu." Sun Youshan, dressed in formal attire, pulled her brother closer and knelt down in greeting.
"My younger brother is young and lively, so please don't be shy."

"My father mentioned Senior Zhu many times during his lifetime and admired him very much. If he saw us younger generations gathered here, he would definitely be pleased."

"Miss Sun, you're too polite." Zhu Ju stood up.
"I also admire Senior Sun's self-created Liancheng Sword Technique very much. It's a pity... God is jealous of talented people!"

"I'll toast you two."

“Drink together!”…

Those who gathered together today are the best of the younger generation in Leping County, and most of them look familiar.

Different than usual.

This time there are not only men, but also many girls and young ladies, which adds a touch of fun.

"No one from the Zhou family came?"

"Would the Zhou family look down on us? If the Sun family weren't being suppressed by the Zhou family, they wouldn't even look at us."

"Shh..."

A few whispers nearby made Zhu Ju turn his head slightly. He didn't expect that such thoughts would arise in a gathering among young people.

Before the food and wine are served, most people who know each other gather together.

Several people gathered around Leng Xing, and he seemed to be the leader, like a special small group.

"During the battle to wipe out the Black Tiger Gang, Leng Xing saved Wan Jing and also helped many people. Later, they formed a righteous society and agreed to help each other."

For some reason, Sun Youshan did not join the others, but sat down not far from Zhu Ju. Seeing this, she whispered:
"Brother Zhu is used to seeing young talents in the capital city. I'm afraid no one in a small place like Leping County would be worthy of his attention, right?"

"Miss Sun, you're joking." Zhu Ju shook his head.
"What virtue and ability does Zhu have..."

"Brother Zhu!"

At this time, He Leshan stepped over, bowed and said:
"I just heard that Brother Zhu wants to find a housekeeper who is good at math and business to manage the household affairs?"

"Yes." Zhu Ju nodded:
"Brother He, do you have someone suitable?"

"Yes!" He Leshan turned around and pointed to the graceful and smart-eyed woman behind him:
"My sister."

"My name is He Yufu, and I'm honored to meet you, Master Zhu." The woman bowed.
"If Master Zhu doesn't abandon me, I am willing to serve you."

"No." Zhu Ju looked surprised.
"Miss He, what are you doing?"

"I have been studying the 'Book of Accounts' and 'Four Pillars of Calculation' since I was young, and I think I have some knowledge of arithmetic." He Yufu said crisply:
"If Master Zhu doesn't believe me, you can ask a question to test my effectiveness!"

"That's not what I meant." Zhu Ju frowned.
"Just as Miss He, why would you do such a thing?"

"Things are different now." He Yufu lowered her head, suppressing the complicated expression on her face, and whispered:

"The He family is just a small family. After the disaster, there is little left of their property. Yu Fu is not young anymore. It's time for her to contribute to the family."

"Please ask the question, sir!"

"..." Zhu Ju hesitated for a moment, and seeing everyone looking at him, he could only sigh:

"All right!"

He Yufu dared to recommend herself, which meant she had some real skills. She was able to give the answers to a few questions after a little thought.

"Miss He is quite talented!" Zhu Ju nodded in agreement.

"However, the situation at the Zhu Mansion is different from other places. I am lazy by nature, and most of the household affairs are handled by the housekeeper. That's all..."

"There are still many things that require exposure, and even more so, traveling through the mountains and wilderness. This is definitely not suitable for Miss He."

"Let's just forget about this!"

"Zheng..."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Yufu took a step back. With a sound of sword ringing, a soft sword popped out from her waist.

The sword light flashed in the air, beautiful yet murderous, and it was obviously not just for show.

"Shh!"

He Yufu held the sword in her hand, and she became one with the sword, stabbing Zhu Ju fiercely with lightning speed and murderous aura.

"careful!"

"stop!"

"Brother Zhu..."

The faces of the spectators changed drastically and they all shouted hurriedly.

Zhu Ju seemed to be fascinated by the sword. He did not move at all in the face of the incoming soft sword, and even slowly raised his wine glass.

"Om..."