In the Wenchang Pavilion, Liu Wenchang said to himself regretfully, "It's a pity." If it is a boy, the next generation of our Liu family will definitely be able to carry it forward in her hands. At a young age, Xuanqi cultivation is not vulgar, his temperament is indifferent, and he is mature and intelligent. It would be nice to be a boy. ”

After being the head of the family for nearly ten years, Liu Wenchang regretted it for the first time. After all, the girl will marry later.

"Although I will marry someone in the future, I am also a member of the Liu family after all. It must also be a big help. Now it's just a matter of cultivating. Suddenly, a thin and slender old man suddenly appeared and sat directly on a chair in the hall.

When Liu Wenchang saw the visitor, he said in surprise, "Uncle Ku." You're back? ”

"Hmm. I came back last night. The two children in the third room are good, and they must be cultivated well. Especially that little Chang'an. Not to mention the high qualifications, the most important thing is that the heart is resolute and can endure hardships. The main thing is sex. There are so many geniuses in this world, but in the end, there are only a few. We, the elders, should take more care of him when he is still in his fledgling. In the future, he will be able to hold up a piece of heaven for the family. Elder Ku's eyes were deep, and he smiled slightly, "The eldest son of your big house, Changdong, is also very good. Although he is only average in Xuanqi cultivation, he is a rare gentle and generous character, and you can take it for a few years. I will not be worse than you in the future. ”

Liu Wenchang had a smile on the corner of his mouth that couldn't be hidden. Hearing others praise Changdong, he felt that this was more comfortable than others praising himself. "Hmm. I see that Changqin, the only sister-in-law of the second room, is also good, with good qualifications, and he is a martial arts idiot, and when the time comes, he will go to Haoyang Sect with the two children of the third room to practice for a few years, and his achievements are not bad. Liu Wenchang talked about the outstanding juniors in the family, his eyes squinted slightly, and he could see that he was in a good mood.

The two looked at each other and smiled, relieved and joyful, and the future of the family was full of hope.

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With a sweet and honey-like mood, Changning slept for a morning under the service of Chunfan.

Just after noon, Chun Fan walked in gently with a bowl of millet porridge.

Through the pink whistle tent, Chun Fan saw Changning's sweet and quiet sleeping face, although he was a little unbearable, but remembering the young lady's previous habits, he still shouted softly. "Kozen, the hour has come, it's time to get up."

Changning opened his eyes and felt that his eyes were foggy, as if he was still in a dream. The pleasantly scented magnolia scented quilt is warm and silky, which really makes you intoxicated and nostalgic. In fact, she heard the sound just when Chun Fan came in, but she didn't want to wake up. However, at this time, listening to Chun Fan's gentle and gentle voice, he couldn't get angry, so he had to whisper, "Oh, Sister Chunfan." You're really, why did you wake me up so early? ”

"Miss, it's not early. I have to go to the old lady's for dinner in the evening. You didn't come back for half a year, and your clothes before you were not fit properly. I also have to measure my body shape and change my previous clothes. Besides, we're going back to Changning. Chun Fan knew that Changning had always had a better temperament, and he spoke more casually.

Changning sat on the bed for a while, and his sleepiness was completely gone, so he got up according to his words. After freshening up, I used some porridge.

Chun Fan took the two little maids to clean up Changning's house, and found someone in the needlework room to help Changning change his clothes and make new clothes, and he was busy.

After waking up in the afternoon, I practiced Tai Chi for a while. went to find his brother Chang'an, and roughly understood the specific distribution of forces in Yancheng.

In addition to the Liu family, there is also the Han family in Yancheng. That is, the old lady's maiden home. The Han family has been operating in Yancheng for nearly two hundred years based on the ancestral eight-grade mystery. Friends with the Liu family for generations. There is also the Tian family, the ancestors of the Tian family were originally slaves of the Liu family, and later after practicing Xuangong to the ninth order, they left the Liu family and set up their own door, but the descendants of the Tian family still serve the Liu family for generations. He is now in charge of the economic lifeline of Yancheng.

As for the other families, although they also have some shops in Yancheng, they do not have any power.

In other words, if the Liu family wants to change the situation in Yancheng, as long as there is a consensus within the family, no force will come out to interfere.

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During the unitary time, the Rong'an Temple is brightly lit.

When the Jiang family arrived with Chang'an and Changning, the eldest lady Han was laughing with the old lady. Her eldest son, Liu Changdong, also stood aside with a smile.

The old man looks very energetic, and there is usually a little more warmth between his eyebrows. The eldest lady Han is the niece of the old lady's mother's family, but because her temperament is too strong, she is not very liked by the old lady, and she is in a better mood at this time, and she looks much gentler than usual.

However, the eldest young master, Liu Changdong, has always been gentle and gentle, and now he is nineteen years old, and he is already a fourth-order Xuanqi. The elders of the family are very satisfied with him, and now he has begun to get involved in family affairs, and he is the first candidate for the next patriarch.

"Say hello to my mother." As soon as the Jiang family entered the Rong'an Courtyard, he showed a dignified and gentle smile to greet the old lady Han, and then turned his head to greet the sister-in-law cordially, "The sister-in-law came so early. ”

"Come, sit down." The old lady pointed to the stool opposite the eldest lady and asked the Jiang family to sit down, and said to Changning and Chang'an with a smile, "You can find a place to sit yourself." ”

"Grandma. Auntie, lobby brother. Chang'an and Changning saluted in turn and sat down at the bottom of the long building.

The three of them had just sat down. Liu Changqin, the only sister-in-law of Changning's second uncle's family, walked in. After greeting the old lady, he greeted everyone in turn. Liu Changqin's biological mother is unknown, but she was born to the second uncle when he was traveling abroad, and later heard that he passed away. No one has ever seen it. The second uncle has not returned for many years. This second cousin has been raised in the name of the old lady.

Changdong saw that the old lady was chatting happily with her mother and third aunt. Then he turned his head and said to Changning. "The fifth sister has been suffering outside for half a year."

"Although I have suffered a little, I have also gained something. It's worrying everyone. Changning saw that his eldest brother had a gentle face and a sincere tone. I have a good impression.

"This is for the fifth sister." Suddenly, a cold voice came.

Changning looked over and saw that it was his second brother Liu Changqin, who he rarely saw, he was fifteen years old this year. Because of his parents, Liu Changqin has a somewhat withdrawn temperament and rarely goes out of his yard. Except for the way to Wutang, or the New Year's Festival, I rarely see him. He holds a carved wooden doll in his hand, brightly colored, and the carving is smooth and delicate. It was a little girl in a skirt, about five or six years old. The wood carving is only the size of an adult's palm, but it has distinct facial features.

That was what Changning looked like when he was five or six. The face reflected in the wood carving is delicate and lovely, with red clothes, like a boy in the painting. Changning immediately liked it, put it on his hand and watched it carefully, and asked in surprise, "Is this carved by the second brother?" ”

"Hmm. It's carved when it's okay. It's good if the fifth sister likes it. Liu Changqin obviously rarely communicates with people, his tone is a little stiff, and his facial expression is a little stiff.

But Changning thought he was very cute. His eyes brightened brighter than usual, "Thank you, second brother." ”

"Another day, when the second brother is free, let's also help my brother carve one." Chang An looked at the woodcut in his sister's hand and liked it very much. It can be seen that it was carved with great care.

The corners of Liu Changqin's mouth were raised, his facial expression looked much softer, and his voice was lighter than usual, "Okay." ”

"I didn't expect the second brother to have this skill." Liu Changdong felt that he seemed to know too little about this younger brother.

A few people were talking about it. Liu Wenyu walked in with the clear fog, the clear frost and the clear wind. After everyone greeted each other. The old lady then commanded, "Open the table." ”

After the dishes were served, the old lady spoke first. "Today's family banquet is mainly to celebrate Ning'er's escape from death. At the same time, it is also to wash the dust for Ning. The old lady smiled and said in a cheerful tone, "People say that if you don't die in a catastrophe, you will be blessed, and I believe that our Ning'er will be blessed in the future." ”

As soon as the old lady finished speaking, the eldest lady continued, "There will be something to be done in the future." ”

"Sister Ning'er looks like a blessed girl." Changdong also echoed.

Changning just smiled and listened to them talk happily, occasionally modestly.

"It's been a great event lately. First of all, Ning'er came back. Today, Qingfeng Xuanqi cultivation has successfully advanced to the third order. The twelve-year-old third-order, I believe that in a few years, I will be able to break through the fourth-order and worship the Haoyang Sect. Liu Wenyu's voice contained joy, and there was pride on his face that could not be concealed.