end of days

In the first year of Shengde, the emperor led iron cavalry to fight in all directions, drove Xidi to the north of the border for [-] miles, and settled the northern border.

In the following year, the emperor led the army to conquer and defeated Qiyue in the southern border. Emperor Rende exchanged ten thousand hectares of land in the southern border for the surrender of the king of Qiyue.

In the [-]st year of Shengde, the emperor died without a will, so ten sons took over the heir, which was called "the rebellion of ten kings" in history.

In the [-]nd year of the Xuanyuan calendar, King Xuanyuanyi of Qi dispatched an army to quell the civil strife. The next year, King Qi ascended the throne as the emperor.

Since Emperor Chongjia, the Xuanyuan Dynasty has risen, and the south is dominated by the Zhengtian Dynasty, and the neighboring countries all bow their heads and profess their vassals.

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At this time, it was the spring of Jiarui's third year, and the Xuanyuan Dynasty came to the hands of the ninth king Xuanyuanhen without any risk.

The imperial capital is full of traffic, and it looks prosperous.

Another morning, the clerk of a shop under the name of Cheng's Mixing yawned, and while removing the door panel, he said to the shopkeeper in the back room: "Uncle Liu, should we also recruit a group of day laborers here? Didn't the big shopkeeper say that he will increase the flow of goods by a few percent this year?"

The shopkeeper Liu Fuquan tilted his head and thought for a while, then nodded and said, "It's time to recruit people. The spring season is very slow, and every rice shop is struggling to stockpile grain. Although we are number one in the capital in terms of business, we still have a strong enemy at our side, so we can't fall behind, so go discuss with the shopkeeper and put up some notices."

"Well, okay." After receiving the order, the clerk hurriedly finished the work in hand, then put on his coat and went out to the house of the big shopkeeper Han Ziyan on the East Street.

Led by the little maid Taoer, the two went to a room in the backyard. Han Ziyan, the big shopkeeper of Cheng's rice shop, was well-known in Beijing as the only female shopkeeper of Cheng's. When there are male guests, there is always a screen in the west wing to avoid suspicion.

Hearing the clerk's talk about recruiting workers, Han Ziyan smiled, and said softly: "Master Cheng also mentioned the matter of recruiting workers two days ago. Last year, Qin's family in the west of the city also opened a rice shop. I don't know who is behind this business. It’s because the tide is rising, and it’s almost catching up with us, so I went to talk about the business of several shops, and the goods will be unloaded in two days, and I’m worried about the lack of manpower, so I should recruit some people.”

After thinking about it, he said again: "You young man, you have a very clever mind. Master Cheng will also reward you here. Go to the cashier and pay two taels of silver to buy some good food for your mother."

Naturally, the guy was very grateful, and after receiving the order and the reward, he went to the street to post a notice, and in a short while, many people gathered around to watch.

"It's Cheng's rice shop that wants to recruit people. Let's go and have a look. I heard that their wages are a bit higher than other places!"

"Really?! Then I really have to go and see. The rice tank at home is almost bottomed out. It's time to buy grain in two days. This year is a small year, and I'm afraid the price of rice will rise even more."

"No, your little San'er is idle at home all day, why don't you let him have a try, anyway, he's only busy for a few days, and he can earn a lot!"

"Second sister-in-law is right, I will go back and tell that bastard to get out and find a living!"

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The comments from the people around made Zhuo Ran stop for a moment. He was in urgent need of money now, so it should be no problem to have a part-time job. His internal strength is quite deep, so it is not a big deal to suffer.

After making up his mind, Zhuo Ran turned around and entered the rice shop beside him.

"Are you here to apply too?!" The man stared at the man who was so thin that only a handful of bones remained, his face was full of suspicion, and his tone was full of contempt.

"This..." Zhuo Ran was a little dazed, and the guy's tone made him speechless for a while.

"Forget it, try lifting the bag of rice over there, if you can't carry it, then it's useless for us to keep you." Seeing the embarrassment in Zhuo Ran's eyes, the clerk guessed that it might be someone who urgently needed money. Lord, I thought in my heart that this year is not easy for everyone, so I didn't make it difficult, but let Zhuo Ran try to move the rice bag in the corner.

"Hmm." Zhuo Ran had a little luck, raised his arms, and easily carried the rice bag on his shoulders. This time, it was the guy on the side who was surprised.

"Hey, brother, that's right. Feelings are like Lianjiazi!"

"Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it." If the master knew that the internal strength that he had worked so hard to teach himself in the past had been used for this purpose, he would probably be knocked over by a catastrophe.

"Okay, okay, come here and make a bet, and our contract will be considered complete."

Zhuoran put down the rice bag on his shoulder, patted the white ash on his hands, and picked up a pen to write the word "Zhuoran" on the off-white rice paper beside him, then stamped it with a red handprint, and handed it to the waiter beside him.

The guy saw that Zhuo Ran was actually a literate person, and the two words of his name were written in a precise manner, which was really beautiful, so he couldn't help being surprised again.

But the buddy didn't know that with Zhuo Ran's handwriting, even the Jinshi on the list would be willing to bow down.

Having made an appointment with the clerk to come to work the next day, Zhuo Ran paid the wages in advance, and rushed to the pharmacy in the east of the city, but he didn't find that since entering Cheng's Rice Shop, there were two eyes staring at him from the beginning to the end.

Seeing Zhuo Ran leave, a person walked out from behind the screen, and said to the clerk in a deep voice, "Show me that list just now."

The man was startled when he heard someone talking behind him, but when he turned around, he saw a tall tall man standing beside him, and his face paled in shock.The person who came was actually the current head of the Cheng family, Cheng Yumo, the owner of the Cheng shop!

"Why is the big boss here free today?"

"It's all right anyway, I heard shopkeeper Han said that you are recruiting people today, so I came over to have a look." Unexpectedly, I saw the person I thought I could only see in a dream.For the past ten years, Cheng Yumo has been thinking about it day and night, but now that he sees him again, Cheng Yumo is filled with indescribable excitement.

After taking the form from the clerk, Cheng Yumo stared at the word Zhuoran closely, as if he wanted to make a hole in the thin paper.

"Feiqing, it really is you!!" Cheng Yumo's eyes turned sour from excitement. Thinking of Zhuo Ran's appearance just now, Cheng Yumo's heart ached for a while. Cheng Yumo's heart aches for a single back view.

Seeing Cheng Yumo's red eyes, the guy at the side couldn't help being a little scared. This is the first time he has seen such a master Cheng!

Lightly slapped his palms twice, another person walked out from behind the screen. He was dressed in blue. He didn't know what it was, but he seemed to be born out of thin air.

"Tell your landlord that I have something important to discuss in the afternoon."

"Yes." The man in blue leaned over and made a bow, then left quietly again.

Cheng Yumo took a deep breath, secretly happy, Feiqing, after ten years, I finally see you again!

Holding Zhuoran's contract, Cheng Yumo lifted his foot and left the shop, leaving the clerk puzzled, what's the use of Master Cheng with that contract...

Cheng Yumo didn't return home, but went to Han Ziyan's house instead.

"What kind of wind is this today that brought Master Cheng to my place?" Han Ziyan was extremely surprised, she usually went to Cheng's mansion to listen to orders, but Cheng Yumo would also come to her house.

"I have something to trouble you." Cheng Yumo handed the thin paper in his hand to Han Ziyan, "Try to give him some convenience, don't begrudge the money or anything, just charge me for any inconvenience, I don't think he is very ample."

"It's fine to ask anyone to talk about it, why are you making this trip by yourself?"

"I don't worry, you just do as I say." Cheng Yumo looked serious, as if he was ordering something very important. In fact, for Cheng Yumo, the matter about Zhuo Ran was indeed above everything else.

"Understood, if you have something to do, Master Cheng, go ahead, Ziyan will remember."

When Cheng Yumo walked to the door, he turned around and said, "Don't say I ordered you!"

"Understood." Han Ziyan almost laughed out loud. This Master Cheng is not as cold and boring as he remembered, but who the hell is this Zhuo Ran? Master Cheng is notoriously cold-hearted. Get a hired hand? !

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Yang Yifeng, the owner of Tianji Building, arrived as scheduled in the afternoon, and was surprised to see that the curtains in Cheng Yumo's room had been drawn up today, and the afternoon sun came in through the windows, making the whole room bright.

Yang Yifeng secretly wondered if Cheng Yumo had changed his mind, but he saw Cheng Yumo staring at the sword in his hand, and Yang Yifeng knew that sword.

"Yu Mo Riri is holding this Yueluo Xinghe sword, it really is..." As soon as the words came out, he didn't know what to say.

"I saw him today." After a long time, Cheng Yumo whispered.

"What?! But it's true?" Yang Yifeng was taken aback. He didn't have any hope of finding anyone who disappeared for ten years at once. He was worried that Cheng Yumo's lovesickness had become a disease, so that he had a phantom.

"I can't believe it either, but he is standing in front of me so alive, and I have memorized the handwriting for so many years, so I will never admit it." Cheng Yumo's eyes were full of absolute affirmation and flames of hope.

Yang Yifeng felt a little emotional, it seems that this time it might really turn around.It would be great if Yu Mo could settle his mind. If there is no news from Zhuo Ran, I am afraid that Yu Mo will not be able to hold on anymore. Ten years is really too long!

"Then what are your plans?" Yang Yifeng pondered for a while, but he still couldn't figure out what Cheng Yumo was thinking. Now that the man has been found, why did he stay still? Obviously the rightful lord has appeared, but he still holds a sword and thinks about it Xi, this is not in line with Cheng Yumo's usual personality.

"I don't dare to disturb him. I came here because I want you to send a few people to keep an eye on him. Just don't lose track. After all, it's been ten years..."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now." Yang Yifeng nodded, then got up and told the attendants outside the door to arrange the matter.

"En." Cheng Yumo was still holding the old sword, not knowing what to think.