Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 45 Would You Marry Me?

Since Xu Chuan was blessed with the destiny talent of "Shennong's Hundred Herbs", in addition to cultivating the "Five Elements Creation Technique" every day, he has also begun to read the medical books and herbal classics that Xu Mingyuan collected.

At the same time, they continuously studied the medicinal properties of herbs.

The level of medicine is advancing by leaps and bounds.

Xu Mingwei occasionally ventures deep into the Broken Tooth Mountains and becomes familiar with the [Frost Breaks Through the Clouds] technique.

But it only lasts for one or two hours.

Yang Ronghua was a sensible woman. She did not feel resentful because Xu Mingwei was not always by her side. In fact, she helped Bai Jing manage the Xu family.

His arrangements were well-made, earning him high praise from Bai Jing and the affection of many maids and servants.

She understood the Xu family's situation.

With his father Yang Zhao gone, the Xu family was left isolated and powerless, and from then on, they could only rely on themselves to deal with the various powerful families in Qingjiang County.

As the eldest son and future head of the Xu family, Xu Mingwei must always prioritize the Xu family's interests.

Six days later.

A horse-drawn carriage drove out of Qingjiang County and soon entered Dongxi Village, stopping in front of the Xu family's gate.

On either side were four mounted guards with swords.

The driver was a servant who jumped out of the car and retrieved a retractable ladder from the back.

A noblewoman and a pretty girl with a single ponytail stepped down from the carriage, each accompanied by a maid.

Zhou Ming, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, stepped forward and asked, "Are you Madam Wu and Miss Wu?"

"Yes," the maid replied.

"Madam Wu, please follow me. My wife has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Thank you, Butler Zhou."

Madam Wu had visited the Xu family twice before, so she naturally recognized Zhou Ming.

"Madam, you're too kind. Please, both of you."

Apart from Madam Wu, her daughter, and her maid, everyone else waited outside the Xu family's residence.

The pretty woman walked along, glancing left and right, her eyes revealing curiosity about the Xu family.

"Rushan, don't look around. It's improper."

Upon hearing this, the pretty woman immediately looked away and said, "Yes, Mother."

Madam Wu was the principal wife, and the children of her concubines also had to call her "Mother." As for their own biological mother, they called her "Little Mother."

They crossed the front yard and headed towards the central hall.

The maids and servants in the front yard were also secretly observing.

"This is Miss Wu. She has a heroic and spirited air about her, which is completely different from the eldest young mistress."

"Do you think this Miss Wu could become our second young mistress?"

"Are you all looking for punishment by discussing the young masters' affairs like this?"

Upon hearing this, they all began to work diligently.

The Xu family were kind, but they were very strict, which made all the servants respect them.

"Sister Wu, we've been waiting for you!"

Bai Jing stood up to greet her, her face full of smiles, and then glanced at the pretty woman.

"I also want to spend more time with my sister, but unfortunately I have to manage the inner quarters of the Wu family, and I usually can't find the time."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Come on, sit down and chat."

After the three men were seated, the maids stood behind their respective masters.

Three maids from the Xu family entered carrying pastries and tea, placed them on the tea table beside the three of them, then silently retreated a short distance before turning and leaving.

Bai Jing and Mrs. Wu were just chatting about everyday things.

Soon.

Xu Mingyuan entered the hall, first bowing to Bai Jing and saying with clasped hands, "Greetings, Mother."

"These are Madam Wu and her daughter."

Xu Mingyuan turned around and cupped his hands in greeting to the two of them, saying, "Greetings, Madam and Miss."

During their conversation, he also sized up the two of them, especially the young lady from the Wu family who was to be considered by him.

Her ponytail was tied with a red ribbon, and she wore a dress similar to a narrow-sleeved Hu-style garment. The indigo fabric made her skin look as white as snow, and her almond-shaped eyes were as bright as stars, with a hint of heroic spirit in her eyebrows.

It's refreshing.

Although she doesn't possess the stunning beauty of Yang Ronghua, she has a unique and dashing charm.

"The reputation of the second young master Xu in Qingjiang County is no less than that of the eldest young master Xu. Even my husband praises him highly, saying that if we had such a son, the family's business would prosper for decades."

Bai Jing beamed, a hint of pride in her eyes. "Sister Wu, you flatter me. Everyone knows that the children you raised are all exceptionally talented." After a few more compliments...

Bai Jing invited Madam Wu to walk around and have a private chat, and asked Xu Mingyuan to accompany Wu Rushan on her stroll.

Xu Mingyuan simply stayed quietly by Wu Rushan's side.

In business, he is decisive, shrewd, and adept at social maneuvering, but in matters of the heart, he is a complete novice.

Suddenly.

Wu Rushan stopped and turned to look at Xu Mingyuan.

Xu Mingyuan also stopped. He had been looking down at the ground, but now he looked up.

"Isn't Young Master Xu going to say something?"

Xu Mingyuan remained silent.

Wu Rushan continued, "Everyone says you're incredibly shrewd and a business genius. Even when facing the heads of various families, you always chat and laugh with ease, never losing ground. How come you're mute now?"

"Since you don't want to speak, let's have a friendly spar."

"Okay," Xu Mingyuan said.

The two found a courtyard and began to fight.

Full of fighting spirit, Wu Rushan took the initiative to strike, her long black hair flying wildly with each step she took.

Xu Mingyuan responded by countering each move.

After a dozen or so moves, he figured out her strength; she actually had the strength of a third-rate martial artist.

Not a direct descendant, and a woman at that, it must have taken considerable effort for her to become a third-rate martial artist at the age of sixteen.

"You don't need to give way!"

Wu Rushan also had a fiery temper. She spread her arms wide and kicked Xu Mingyuan hard in the chest with one leg, quick, accurate and ruthless.

Xu Mingyuan reacted quickly, grabbing her with both hands to stop her from moving forward.

Eyes facing each other.

The two of them remained frozen in time.

Seeing that she couldn't pull herself out, Wu Rushan suddenly exerted force in her waist and swept her other leg towards his head.

Xu Mingyuan reacted quickly and retreated abruptly, barely dodging the attack.

"Miss Wu, I apologize for my rudeness earlier."

"Martial arts competitions are conducted without distinction between men and women."

Xu Mingyuan was also surprised. He didn't expect that a woman from a wealthy family would have such a personality. He looked at her with a hint of appreciation.

"Since Miss Wu is so agreeable, then I'll play along to the end."

But the other party was, after all, a woman.

After a brief exchange, Xu Mingyuan accidentally touched her chest, which sent a jolt through him, causing him to abruptly pull his right hand back.

Then stop and apologize.

"Never mind, you didn't mean it, I was just overestimating myself."

Wu Rushan's face flushed slightly, her heart pounding, but she quickly regained her composure.

Xu Mingyuan said, "Miss Wu's talent is outstanding, far surpassing mine. If you had the full support of the Wu family, you would probably have already surpassed my martial arts cultivation."

"You really think so?!" Wu Rushan sighed softly, "It's a pity that women are ultimately not valued in this world."

“My father didn’t say that,” Xu Mingwei said with a smile. “He always said that men and women should be equal in a family, each holding up their own part of the sky.”

“Master Xu is truly extraordinary.” Wu Rushan’s eyes flashed with a sharp light.

“My father is naturally very capable. My siblings and I have all achieved what we have today because of his teachings and guidance since childhood.”

Without realizing it, Xu Mingyuan had already changed 'father' to 'dad'.

He usually only calls Xu Chuan "father" when he is close to someone.

"Oh, what were you like when you were a child?"

"me?"

Xu Mingyuan smiled, a look of reminiscence on his face. He did not refuse and simply recounted some interesting stories from his childhood.

When Wu Rushan heard that the Xu family had been so poor in the past, living on only ten acres of rice paddies, she was shocked and full of admiration.

She hesitated for a moment, then finally made a decision, looking at Xu Mingyuan and saying, "Second Young Master Xu, what do you think of me?"

"Heroic and spirited, women are just as capable as men."

"Then will you marry me?"

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingyuan was stunned and speechless.

(End of this chapter)