People in Aurora are determined to fight chaos

A few months later.

The capital of Aurora is Weijing.

Weijing is bustling with people as usual, but today is a little different.

The hall at the foot of the giant mountain in the center was hung with white cloth strips that fluttered in the wind.

The officials and common people who came and went all wore white scarves and had solemn expressions.

in the hall.

The first to be hit was Yuanbo, dressed in white, followed by the ministers of Zhendan.

Liu Li and his group landed in the corner, each with a different expression.

They were attending a funeral.

The person who died was the former prime minister’s wife - Fuhua.

Liu Jianguo was the host of the funeral. He tearfully recounted the story of Yuanbo and Fuhua's mutual support, as well as Fuhua's contributions to Zhendan.

Only then did Liu Li realize that Fuhua was much more talented than she appeared.

She has been secretly helping Yuanbo improve Zhendan's economy, truly practicing the principle of men working outside and women working inside, and she is worthy of the title of Yuanbo's wife.

No wonder even during the Jade Blood Clan's rebellion, the Shadow Crow Guards were still respectful to Fuhua; it turned out that this was the relationship that existed.

The funeral process is not complicated. In fact, it is more about receiving officials and people who come to pay their respects.

"Madam Yuanfu has lived up to the expectations of the people of Zhendan throughout her life. Even the Jade Blood Clan could not find any fault with her." Fan Bin's expression gradually became relieved, and he was the first to step forward to pay his respects.

"The death of Yuanfu's wife is truly regrettable. Let's go and pay our respects." Lin Manyu had tears in her eyes. She had already been moved by Fuhua's deeds.

Lin Feiyu nodded in approval and walked towards the mourning hall with Tao An.

Liu Li and Zu Ju looked at each other, both of them with a hint of embarrassment in their eyes. They turned back to look at Wei Junxiu who hadn't spoken, and her expression was equally strange.

"Ahem, let's go too."

"Ah."

The three of them exchanged glances and followed Tao An in.

"Well, cousin, I'm sorry."

Liu Li winked at Jing Yi Bo who was kneeling beside him. Upon hearing that, the latter pursed his lips and glared at him.

Yuan Bo on the side did not react, but just nodded at Liu Li.

The three of them knew it well, so there was nothing to say.

After the condolences were over, the group arrived at the gate of Weijing City.

There, several carriages had been waiting for a long time.

"The document for taking up the post of Yongchang garrison commander has arrived. I'm afraid I can't stay with you for much longer."

Wei Junxiu was the first to sigh.

She is now completely free of her former childishness and has become a standard Dragonborn maiden. Her way of speaking is also more clear and free.

"I really didn't expect that Lord Yulong would let us graduate early..." Tao An sighed.

"Yeah... It seems like just a few days ago when I was studying... I didn't expect to go back to Lizhu so soon..."

Lin Manyu looked reluctant to leave, and seeing this, Lin Feiyu smiled and comforted her: "Lizhu is not far from the Xiugenguan Academy, and the Dragon Fleet also has holidays. There will always be a chance to meet again..."

After saying that, Lin Feiyu winked at Liu Li, and Lin Manyu was so embarrassed that she quickly grabbed his elbow.

Everyone could see Lin Manyu's affection for Liu Li, but Liu Li always pretended not to see it.

Seeing everyone's eyes looking at him, Liu Li pulled the corner of his mouth helplessly, knowing that he could not continue to play dumb.

Liu Li was not unwilling to accept Lin Manyu's feelings, but she did not dare to accept them.

The end was like a huge rock pressing on his heart, and he often couldn't sleep all night.

Just fighting against some ordinary characters was enough to make him sweat profusely, not to mention the last time Chi Lei was defeated by Weirich, where he risked his life and almost became disabled, leaving Liu Li with a big shadow in his heart.

This is also the reason why he exercises like crazy.

Although Liu Li was indeed deliberately ignoring Lin Manyu, what Liu Li did not expect was that this girl was so serious. Was she really determined to marry him?

Now everyone was about to part ways, and Lin Manyu seemed to have let it go, staring straight at Liu Li, waiting for his answer.

"If I have time..." Liu Li let out a long sigh and scratched her cheek with her index finger, "I will come to Lizhu to play... If anything happens, Sister Manyu can also write to me, and I will definitely come as soon as possible..."

"Then I'll wait for you in Lizhu."

Lin Manyu smiled sweetly and threw herself into Liu Li's arms when he was caught off guard.

"Oh~"

Seeing this, Lin Feiyu immediately joined in the fun and started screaming along with Tao An.

Wei Junxiu turned her head and looked away, expressing her approval of her best friend's behavior.

Zu Ju looked at the two of them with a strange expression, and a sour feeling slowly rose in her heart. At this time, Lin Manyu also raised her eyes and looked at her as if showing off.

Zu Ju: “…”

"Okay." Liu Li did not choose to hug Lin Manyu, but gently pushed her away, then looked at Fan Bin who had a calm face, and said softly, "Among the six of us, you actually have the heaviest task. If you have any questions, you can contact me by letter at any time. I asked Zhao Song to tell you the contact information of the Shadow Crow Guard..."

"Yes." Fan Bin nodded. "Don't worry, Boss. I will take good care of Nong Chang for my father and pay tribute to his spirit in heaven."

"I have confidence in you." Liu Li stood on tiptoe and patted Fan Bin's shoulder.

"Okay, everyone, let's say goodbye here."

Following Liu Li's final words, everyone bowed to each other reluctantly and boarded their respective carriages.

After watching everyone go away, Liu Li breathed a sigh of relief.

"Aunt, let's go back to the hotel..."

"it is good."

Liu Li and Zu Ju turned around and walked back to Weijing City.

They have been to Weijing several times and see different street scenes every time.

Because of the melancholy brought by separation, both of them didn't want to talk, and just walked side by side on the street.

"Auntie..." Liu Li suddenly called out to Zu Ju, who froze for a moment before looking at Liu Li curiously and asking, "What's wrong?"

Liu Li pursed her lips and paused for a moment, just in time to see the black bird wooden hairpin on Zu Ju's hair.

"fine……"

Liu Li raised the corners of her mouth slightly, but did not reveal the truth that was suppressed in her heart.

Zu Ju was a little confused, but did not ask any further questions.

The two walked all the way back to the hotel.

Just as Zu Ju opened the door of her room and wanted to rest, a figure suddenly hugged her from behind.

"what……"

Zu Ju let out a small cry of fright.

But when he felt the familiar breath of the person behind him, his panic disappeared instantly, and his heart started pounding instead.

Liu Li's hands did not hug her tightly, but gently placed them on Zu Ju's smooth abdomen.

Zu Ju could push him away if she wanted to.

But she did not resist or stop.

Zu Ju simply placed her hand over his and tilted her head slightly, feeling the tingling sensation of the warm breath hitting the back of her neck.

The two of them pressed close together, their chaotic heartbeats gradually becoming synchronized, as if something had fit perfectly.

"Auntie...I..."

"Little Lord!"

Liu Li was immediately interrupted by Zu Ju.

The latter held Liu Li's hand tightly and said softly, "Stay here with me tonight."