I trade in both worlds

Seeing Xu Ziqi and Xu Ziqing's trust and closeness to Xu Xu, Shao Yuanyuan felt a complex emotion in her heart.

She admitted that she had some guesses, especially since Xu Ziqi would occasionally "disappear" for a few months for no apparent reason, and each time he would be in Baiping Village.

Although the connection between Xu Ziqi and Xu Xu did not avoid her, she couldn't help feeling a little uncomfortable.

Whenever these thoughts came to her mind, Shao Yuanyuan would think of Xu Ziqi's kindness to her, and Xu Xu's daily respect and kindness towards her.

She told herself that she couldn't destroy this hard-earned trust based on speculation alone.

"Okay, just leave it to me. I will make sure you become the most handsome groom and the most beautiful bride." Xu Xu's words were full of confidence.

After the meal, the group drove to Xu Xu's studio, which was filled with all kinds of Hanfu.

Xu Xu took out a ruler and began to measure Xu Ziqi and Shao Yuanyuan. She carefully recorded every data.

Occasionally she looked up at them, her eyes full of smiles: "Sister Yuanyuan, you have such a good temperament. You must look beautiful in Hanfu."

During the process of taking measurements, Xu Xu carefully asked the two about their preferences for colors and patterns.

Although most of them said they would follow Xu Xu's arrangements, their anticipation for the wedding and their deep affection for each other were revealed inadvertently.

In the next few days, Xu Xu kept designing wedding dresses for Xu Ziqi and Shao Yuanyuan. He designed the men's wear quickly, but Xu Xu was not satisfied with the bride's wedding dress no matter how he designed it.

I simply threw away the blueprints and looked for a fantasy drama for inspiration.

As soon as he opened the video and saw the fighting scene at the beginning, Xu Xu remembered that he had forgotten about looking for Master Wu.

So he turned off the video and went back to Dayun Dynasty to find the clan leader.

Under the jujube tree in the courtyard of the patriarch's house, the patriarch was squinting his eyes, enjoying the tranquility of the afternoon, playing with a piece of wood in his hand.

"Second Grandpa." Xu Xu called softly, stepped briskly over the threshold with a faint smile on his face.

"Hey, Xuxu is here." The clan leader put down the wood in his hand and stood up with a smile on his face: "How come you have time to come to my place today?"

Xu Xu smiled slightly, glanced around the courtyard, and said with a smile: "Second Grandfather, I have an idea recently and I want to discuss it with you."

Upon hearing this, the clan leader's expression straightened slightly. He motioned for Xu Xu to sit down, and he slowly moved his body and sat on the wooden bench next to him: "Oh, what's your idea? Tell me about it."

Xu Xu pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Second Grandfather, I want to invite a martial arts master back for the children."

The clan leader raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and was obviously surprised by the proposal: "Why do you suddenly want to hire a martial arts master?"

Xu Xu explained, "I heard from Master Xu that he encountered robbers in Dingzhou some time ago. Although he escaped danger in the end, the thrill of it still scares me."

"I think it's a good thing for the kids to learn some self-defense skills. Besides, if Xiaojin and the other two are able to take the imperial examinations in the future, learning some self-defense skills will make them safer on the road, whether they are traveling to study or taking exams."

"Although Tiantian is a girl, I still hope she can learn some self-protection skills."

After listening to him, the clan leader nodded and asked, "Do you want to hire a martial arts master to teach martial arts in the clan school?"

Hearing this, Xu Xu nodded, "Yes, that's what I think. There are many children in the clan school, and if everyone studies together, they can take care of each other and save some costs."

"Moreover, martial arts can not only protect oneself, but also strengthen the body, which is of great benefit to the growth of children."

"In addition, if some children are not good at studying, they can also learn martial arts and take the martial arts exam, which is also a good way out."

After saying that, Xu Xu looked at the clan leader. After all, all the students in the clan school were studying. He didn't know whether the clan leader would agree to hire a martial arts master.

The clan leader stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "Your idea is good, but it is not easy to hire a martial arts master. We don't even know where to find a master."

Xu Xu's heart tightened when she heard this. She thought for a moment and said, "The only thing I know is that the escorts of Hongbang Escort Agency are very skilled in martial arts. I just don't know if they are willing to come to our small village to teach the children."

Upon hearing this, the clan leader's eyes flickered slightly, as if he was touched by Xu Xu's words.

"Hongbang Escort Agency..." He was silent for a while, and suddenly said: "I do have a candidate who may be able to help us."

Xu Xu was delighted when he heard this: "Who?"

"County Magistrate Liu." The clan leader said slowly, "His Yue family is a noble family. If we can get him to introduce us, we may be able to hire a suitable martial artist."

Xu Xu was surprised and asked, "Liu County Magistrate? Liu Zhubu was promoted? Where is the previous county magistrate?"

The clan leader chuckled and explained, "After the memorial archway was built, your potatoes made the county magistrate's achievements outstanding, and he was transferred to Youzhou as a judge. Liu Shenzhi took over the position of county magistrate of Guoyue County."

Xu Xu suddenly realized, and a glimmer of hope arose in his heart: "That's great, if County Magistrate Liu can help, this matter may be accomplished."

The clan leader stood up and dusted himself off: "Okay, I'll give it a try. But, Xuxu, you have to be prepared. Hiring a martial arts master is not something that can be done overnight. It may take some time."

Xu Xu quickly stood up and said gratefully, "Thank you for your hard work, Second Grandfather."

The clan leader smiled and waved his hand: "We are one family and we should not have different opinions. I am also doing this for the good of the children in Xu Village. You go back and wait for news. I will have someone tell you if there is any progress."

The clan leader found a day off and went to the county government office to find Magistrate Liu.

The servant led him through the corridor of the county government office and came to the door of Liu Shenzhi's study. He saw that the door was slightly closed and occasionally there was the faint sound of flipping papers.

After the attendant made a quiet announcement, the clan leader walked in on his own. A faint scent of ink wafted into the air. The furnishings in the study were simple, yet revealed the elegance of the owner.

Liu Shenzhi was sitting at his desk, brows furrowed, his pen moving quickly, busy reviewing a mountain of official documents.

Hearing the footsteps, he looked up, glanced at the clan leader, and continued to work on the documents in his hand: "Come on, sit down."

He casually pulled over a chair and sat down, leaning forward slightly, appearing a little impatient.

After Liu Shenzhi put down the pen in his hand, he said, "Shenzhi, I need your help again."

There was a hint of embarrassment in his words, but they also revealed his trust in his friend.

Upon hearing this, Liu Shenzhi folded his hands on the table, his expression focused: "Kaiyun, just say whatever you want. As long as I can help, I will do my best."

The clan leader took a deep breath and slowly stated his purpose: "I want to add a martial arts course to the clan school, and I need to find a martial arts master. I know your Yue family should have some connections, I wonder if you can help me find a suitable martial arts master?"