Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

"Is this a gift? You didn't steal it from home, did you?" General Zheng knew that he had no money.

After some hesitation, Han Xin confessed, "I took it from a broken dressing mirror." He promised to compensate. "It's just a bronze mirror," General Zheng reassured him. "You're young," he asked curiously, "Why haven't you given it away yet?"

"The letter... has already been delivered. She was happy at first, but then she got angry and threw it to me." Han Xin stammered.

"Which girl is so arrogant?" General Zheng pressed. He knew Han Xin's marriage proposal was a significant one, a life-altering prospect. "She's the daughter of a general defending the city, from a similarly military family. I heard the princess mirror you gave me at your wedding was incredibly valuable, so I asked if you'd seen it," Han Xin explained in a low voice, his voice growing increasingly melancholic.

**(Continue as needed.)**

"Did she borrow the crystal mirror from you?"

General Li held the reins of the horse and looked straight ahead and asked.

"No."

"Lan Xue was just curious and wanted to see this rare thing."

Chen Wu explained in a low voice.

"Then why don't you lend it to her?"

General Li teased.

Chen Wu shook his head. "The crystal mirror is very expensive, and each piece is a fine product. It's also very fragile and will shatter at the slightest mistake. How could I dare to take it out casually?"

General Li chuckled and said, "Are you worried that Lan Xue won't return it after taking it?"

"Because she wanted the crystal mirror and I didn't agree, she returned the bronze mirror to me in a fit of anger, and was still mumbling." Chen Wu glanced at her aggrievedly, but didn't want to say anything more. It's better not to let those harsh words reach General Li's ears.

"Brother Chen, did you say you are my nephew?"

General Li asked with a sigh.

"No."

The answer was straightforward: he didn't want to rely on anyone or anything to achieve his goals.

During their conversation, they had already arrived at Chen Wu's new home. The Wei River ran through the city, dividing the north and south, with the north rich and the south poor. His new home was smaller and simpler than before.

"What did you say? Did Lan Xue ask you about your family background in detail?" General Li asked.

"Tell me the truth. I'm a bodyguard, and I only have my widowed mother and younger brother to take care of at home." Chen Wu said seriously, earning General Li's helpless look, as if to say: Why do you always find faults?

"What did she say about you?"

Chen Wu had no intention of revealing the truth: "She said that being attracted to me was a blessing from my past life. She was unwilling to take out a small mirror to look at it, which showed that I was not sincere."

Frowning slightly, General Li asked, "Didn't you explain to her that taking things from the inner chamber without permission would lead to disaster?"

"I told her, but she wouldn't listen. Instead, she said we shouldn't meet again if I can't get the crystal mirror." Chen Wu's face was gloomy. "So what should we do next?" General Li asked again. Chen Wu shook his head helplessly: "Perhaps, I'm really not good enough."

"Fortunately, there is a remedy."

As he spoke, he steed his horse closer to Chen Wu and gently tapped him on the back twice with his whip. "Stand up straight!" Then he encouraged him, "Tell me, is she unworthy of you, or are you unworthy of her?"

Chen Wu felt pain in his back but he pretended to be strong and held his head high.

Although he was still troubled by Lan Xue's affairs, he was determined not to belittle her. After all, this was the first time he had encountered such affection, and her background was far better than his.

"Lan Xue is a bit spoiled, please don't blame me, uncle." "If we are not destined to be together... I will explain it to her." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by a glare.

"Military Genius, don't take the wrong path!" General Li's eyes widened with anger.

Mrs. Han stood at the door, smiling and welcoming her husband back. "Uncle's here?" Chen Wu was extremely embarrassed. "I just got a little emotional while discussing matters. Don't worry too much, mother."

General Li added his explanation and walked into the house. "Okay, let's get down to business. Your mother is waiting at home."

Chen Wu's heart was filled with complex emotions, yet he remained calm on the surface. He knew this conversation had changed his perspective on the future and himself. "I understand."

"I was just inside the house with my neighbors checking out the newly painted walls."

"Thank you for the gift, uncle. This building material is really good."

She spoke enthusiastically.

** Looking through the crack in the door, I saw a few people gathered in the main hall, discussing the plastering effect on the wall.

The Qin Empire implemented a strict system of collective responsibility.

Therefore, after moving into a new home, it becomes natural to invite neighbors to visit and deepen mutual understanding.

Otherwise, if a neighbor suddenly goes crazy and does something illegal, it might affect your family.

"Sister-in-law, please wait a moment. I'll go tie up the horse."

** said when dismounting.

"Let Xin'er help you." Mrs. Han said,

And asked him to help entertain the guests, looking at ** with a pleading look.

** understood what he meant and immediately handed the reins to the Han family member, indicating that he would go over to help immediately.

The previous owner of this courtyard was not a wealthy family and did not install horse posts. The Han family led the horses to the opposite tree and tied them up.

"I'm really sorry to trouble you, uncle." Mrs. Han said with a hint of helplessness in her tone.

Xin'er is still young and needs your guidance on many things. "Mrs. Han walked slowly ahead, her voice low and calm.

"After we lost our loved one, we arrived in Xianyang and life was difficult. If it weren't for my uncle's support and help, it would have been difficult for my mother and me to cope."

** sighed unconsciously.

In this era, the male in the family is the key figure who supports the entire family.

Although Xin'er has gradually become an adult, he still lacks sufficient experience in handling some affairs, especially in entertaining guests, so it is more appropriate for ** to take over this job.

"Xin'er has made a mistake. Please punish him severely and don't indulge him. I hope he can serve you as your nephew when he grows up and has a promising future. If he shows any disrespect, I will not forgive him." Mrs. Han pleaded affectionately.

** smiled and said: "He is like a brother to me, criticism and education are just what I should do..."

When discussing Han Xin's troubles, his voice dropped a few notches. "This matter requires your continued attention. If the situation persists, it may affect his future."

Hearing this, Mrs. Han's face became obviously uneasy, because the family had made great efforts to leave the place where the remnants of the six kingdoms lived. They had hoped to start a new chapter but were disturbed by this unexpected change.

She grabbed **'s hand tightly and pleaded hurriedly:

"You must not stand by and watch someone die."

“You…are his pillar of support.”

** Slightly embarrassed: "Don't worry, I will discipline him well. I will never tolerate it when it is necessary to scold him."

Then the two of them relaxed and reorganized their thoughts.

Soon after, Han Xin returned and found his mother and uncle in a heated conversation. He didn't know the details, so he put aside his doubts.

In the following scenario,

Everyone gathered, ** played the temporary host, warmly welcoming all the neighbors,

He expressed his gratitude and mentioned that Han Xin's mother had gone to prepare lunch.

Please wait patiently.

During the chat, one of them was quite interested in **'s demeanor and asked him if he had an official status?

** The response is only from businessmen.

The topic of cement was brought up again, and everyone was very curious about it and wanted to buy some for home decoration.

He explained that the material was hard to come by and could not meet everyone's needs for the time being, and hoped to resolve the issue when the government opened it for sale.

Everyone was amazed by the effect of the walls inside the house and thought it was an extremely luxurious change.

However, some neighbors also reminded ** about the dangers of a certain official and that people need to be extra cautious and not offend him easily.

After hearing this, ** was quite embarrassed.

But the whole scene vividly demonstrates the social norms and survival wisdom of this special era.

Zhang Qiang twitched his lips slightly and asked, "Saying that he's bad might not be serious enough."

"This man is simply a born disaster, a devil sent to the world." An elder next to him whispered.

"Because of him, countless people have been displaced. Even the current Minister, Lord Li, lost his position and was exiled to Lingnan because of him." Old Sun sighed and said, "Your position is low, so you naturally don't see his evil deeds. Otherwise, you would know how terrifying this man is."

"Come closer and I'll tell you." The old man continued in a low voice.

Zhang Qiang hesitated, not knowing whether he should listen to this discussion.

"Uncle Liu's son works in the government office and is well-informed. We won't suffer any loss if we follow his advice," the neighbors echoed.

Uncle Liu nodded solemnly at Zhang Qiang and continued, "Zhao Hu, the son of the county lieutenant, encountered a mysterious incident on the street... The matter was eventually brought to the Ministry of Justice, but no conclusion was reached."

Everyone started asking Uncle Liu what had happened today. "Could there be a murder?" they asked anxiously.

Regardless of time, place, or culture, people's after-school conversations always seem to be similar. Since Uncle Liu's son worked in the government, everyone took his words seriously.

"He's done it again! This time he's killed too many people... He bombed Dawang Village and Xiaowang Village east of the city, even sparing the most respected people in the village. No trace of their bodies remains."

The neighbors couldn't help but exclaim in amazement when they heard these astonishing rumors.

"Is this... a lawless state? The royal family won't allow such people to do whatever they want, right? The 'cannon' you're talking about is that kind of large artillery, right?" everyone asked.

Zhang Qiang listened calmly, occasionally glancing at the sounds coming from the kitchen, as if it had nothing to do with him. From inside, he could faintly hear his son Han Yang's voice: "Mom, I was wrong."

Uncle Liu noticed Zhang Qiang's absent-mindedness and was very dissatisfied. "Let me explain it to you in detail." He then told the story of two villages. "These two villages have the legend of river temples."

Mr. Liu was referring to Ao Yu, the eighth son of the Dragon King of the East China Sea… Zhang Qiang inadvertently corrected him, “That should be the Hebo Temple.”

Old Liu said angrily, "Yes, yes, it's the Hebo Temple. My son can't be wrong." Then he got back to the point: "The eighth son of the Dragon King is called Ao Yu..."

Zhang Qiang seemed to be listening, but he didn't quite understand. He listened, occasionally responding to his mother's scolding of the children in the kitchen. Han Yang replied with tears in her eyes, "I know, Mom."

"This is just like how young guys react when they get caught having a premature relationship." Everyone couldn't help but comment, and then asked Uncle Liu why he thought it was so funny?

"** Isn't it ridiculous to do bad things and kill so many people?" Liu Laoda spit out dry lips and suddenly realized that he was too focused on what he said.