Chapter 16: The Cherry Blossom Shiba Inu Pendant

Song Yushu personally took the initiative to establish the first kindergarten in Pingzhen. Once completed, children not only from Pingzhen but also from nearby villages began attending. However, when Ying Zhiyao was five years old, Song Yushu had to leave Pingzhen due to health reasons.

Duan Qiu had only planned to take a brief tour of the safe zone, not intending to make any purchases, as he had prepared ample supplies for this trip.

“What is this?” Li Xingyun asked as Zheng Ji pulled out a satchel and sat at the table, retrieving a sleek black electronic device unfamiliar to him.

Yet that night, much to everyone's surprise, no rain fell—only fierce winds howled through the darkness. Wu Shiqi was alarmed and at dawn sent men to seek out the Taoist priest, but he could not be found.

Upon hearing Leng Si’s warning, Duan Qiu paused and took a closer look, only to witness a startling scene.

Before he could finish speaking, the Taoist had already reached the city gate, just as it was about to close.

If they had simply worn mournful expressions, it might have been acceptable; but the strange mix of physical pain coupled with a sense of relief caught Long Tianwei’s attention. Unfamiliar with this Jade Coral, and receiving no answers from Wang Zilong, he grew even more puzzled.

“In the end, didn’t I already tell you?” Zheng Ji turned to Ding Lei and explained that his conclusion came after much reflection. Some truths cannot be concealed forever; he needed trusted individuals around him to form an invisible shield, allowing him to accomplish what he intended.

Yet each time, his efforts were shattered by a single strike, leaving him to endure suffocating agony and excruciating pain.

Facing the combined might of Master Xuanwu and the Crane Nest Lord, Elder Guo was no match, but confident in his survival skills, he did not retreat outright.

Regarding production costs, the Crimson Red sold for twenty copper coins, with materials, labor, and other expenses totaling at least sixteen copper coins.

Zong Zhengjin, upon seeing her tears, suddenly realized the harshness of his earlier words and felt a pang of regret. Gently wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes with his thumb, he opened his lips but said nothing.

“I won’t tell you. I’ll only tell Mo Chengyu. Only him!” Jing Ran whimpered stubbornly.

Mingzi had told her more than once how Mr. and Mrs. Ming were deeply in love, and that he was born neglected—this couple’s affection left him feeling hurt.

The young men all nodded in agreement and decided to set off immediately for the various branches of Yingkelai and Jishitang, to sell shops and recruit shopkeepers, clerks, and guards.

After Grandmother Su spoke at length, her throat grew dry. Observing this, I bought her a bowl of egg drop mushroom soup. Satisfied, she drank it and recounted how she had uncovered the clues.

What was going on? I was baffled. Had Ai Shuqiao sent someone to our home in Dongshan City? Why did she take those things? What had she done to my father and Aunt Ren?

This girl couldn’t possibly remain amnesiac forever, could she? The doctors said the chances of recovery were still good.

He wore a serious expression, which abruptly brought Shang Haojia back to reality. Thinking of the inside story he had learned yesterday, his heart sank, and he found himself at a loss for words.

He wanted to bring happiness to Maixiang and protect his second brother, Changxin. Above all, the crown prince must firmly secure his position as heir apparent.

When Situ Changxin intervened, Xiao Yu did not become angry but bore himself with great dignity. Yet he felt no guilt whatsoever, standing confidently by Liang Moju’s side, sharing laughter and conversation.