Lou Xiaoyi returned to his courtyard. His courtyard was actually not suitable for lifting locks, throwing stones, or brandishing spears. The original Lou Xiaoyi was a standard little otaku. Other than reading in the study, he was admiring the flowers and the scenery in the courtyard. He couldn't even find an empty space.
Now that he had a clear direction, he no longer had any misgivings. In any case, he was still a young master. He should be able to make decisions for his own courtyard, right?
The housekeeper, Old Tu, was called to him. He pointed at the flowers and plants in the courtyard and ordered,
"Old Tu, find another place to put these flowers and plants. Also, these fake mountains and rocks … Fill up the pond. Without running water, it will stink. Can't you smell it? Also, flatten the courtyard for me … "
Old Tu's face was filled with confusion, "Young Master, Young Ancestor, what exactly do you want to do? When you first set up this courtyard, you put in a lot of effort and spent a lot of money … "
Lou Xiaoyi did not care about his nagging, "Let's put it this way. Turn this courtyard into a martial arts arena. Do you understand?"
Old Tu finally understood, "Okay, okay, okay. You can change it however you want. Even if you want to change it into a zoo, it's up to you. However, I need to plan the whole thing, arrange workers, make the budget, prepare the materials, and countless other troublesome things. I definitely won't be able to start work today. The earliest would be two or three days later!"
Lou Xiaoyi waved his hand. How could he not understand that what Old Tu said was just empty words to fool him? It was not like he was rebuilding it. Why would he need to go through so much trouble? The main point was that he had to report to his mother!
His mother was not an ordinary person. Although the current Lou Xiaoyi was a combination of two consciousnesses, the original owner's deep attachment to his mother had already been accepted by the invader. It was just that occasionally, he still had a slight impulse to go out and see the world.
However, he knew very well that now was not the time for him to venture into the world alone. He was still too weak. Other than the title of Lou Province's governor, he was nothing. Once he left Pu City, even this illusory title would not be able to protect him.
Based on his observations of this world over the past month, it was a very peaceful world that gave him a sense of security. However, this might be because he had taken over the position of this body. He had not had the time to come into contact with the real underclass of the world. He had not had the chance to see those dark and secret things.
He did not force it. To the new consciousness, he had already passed the age where he needed to experience the hardships of being at the bottom. To him, life was already very difficult, so why bother?
It was good to be more relaxed and comfortable.
To him, it was his greatest fortune not to have fused with a soul filled with bitterness and hatred. Now, he needed to enjoy this fortune and not find a mountain to carry on his back.
Seeing that it was about time, Lou Xiaoyi went to the backyard to pay his respects to his mother. The rules of this world were like this. The bigger the house, the more it was like this. He was not used to it, but there was nothing he could do. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Lou Province's kitchen was very simple. It did not have the extravagance of most wealthy families. In fact, it was also because the population was small. There were only two masters, one old and one young. Without a male master, there were no social gatherings. Lou Yaoshi ate bland food, while the young master had a bigger appetite for meat. This was a change in recent months.
The two officials were safely led to the dining hall. This was the place where the servants with some status in the household gathered to eat. For example, the old and young stewards, the senior maidservants, the old nannies, and a few old soldiers who had followed the old madam for decades. They were all very fierce. The widow and her son did not have the power to deal with these messy matters. It was unrealistic to rely on the government for everything.
Breakfast was very simple. There was thick millet porridge and a few appetizers. Today's main dish was big stuffed vegetarian buns. The buns were really thin and had a lot of fillings. They were very tasty and the two servants were very satisfied with the food.
The younger official asked, "Niu Tou, this young master of the Lou family does not seem to be as dull and taciturn as the rumors say. He does not understand the ways of the world! The way he conducts himself is very proper. He does not speak much but is polite. He is also very experienced in dealing with people … "
Niu Dali sneered, "Rumors? If it's true, then how can it be called a rumor? How many of the gossips that came out of the big houses were true? They are all nouveau riches who have not been rich for many years. How can they have a good upbringing?
The head of the Lou family used to be the Minister of War of the Night Kingdom. How can this family be wrong? It's just a private diversion after being envious and jealous! "
The younger official was very curious, "But why does this young master of the Lou family, who looks so normal, wake up early every morning and run around crazily outside? If he is just practicing martial arts, does he need to be so exaggerated? Can't he do it in his own courtyard? Why does he need to be so ostentatious? "
Niu Dali picked up another stuffed bun. This kind of stuffed buns was to his liking. He was middle-aged and had changed some of his habits of eating meat when he was young. To people like him who ran around all year round, a good body was very important, and so was his stomach.
"I've told you before that in our line of work, we should talk less and listen more. Actually, many things seem inexplicable, but after careful consideration, it's normal.
Do you know that this young master of the Lou family went to Chao Feng Brothel with Second Qi and the others a few days ago? "
The younger official was Niu Tou Tou's disciple. He was very smart and immediately understood.
"Tou Tou, do you mean that the young master of the Lou family is obsessed with cultivation? On one hand, he is interacting with Second Qi and the others. On the other hand, he is training his body first, so … "
Niu Tou Tou laughed, "It's normal for a young man like Young Master Lou to be obsessed with cultivation!
When have there not been at least a dozen young masters from the big families in Pu City who are obsessed with cultivation? Young people, their interest comes and goes quickly. It can be as short as a few months, or as long as three years. Look at them again. They do what they should do. How can they cultivate to look like anything?
Young Master Lou is the same. He usually reads and rarely comes into contact with cultivation. Once he has the thought of cultivation, it's inevitable that he will do some shady business. Lou Province doesn't have a place to practice, so he went outside.
But it's not bad. It's better than hiding in the house and reading all day. "
He pointed at his disciple. "As public officials, we can pretend to be stupid, but we can't really be stupid! We can pretend to be brave, but we can't really be brave!
Posting a post is very simple, but other than becoming enemies with Lou Province, what benefits can it bring? Although Lou Province's big tree has fallen, and its power is far from what it used to be, a broken boat still has a few catties of nails. How can people of our status be able to resist any of those old friends and students?
It's better to put in some effort and wait early in the morning … Look now, the matter has been resolved, and I've even met the young master of the Lou family. At the very least, this meal is real, right?
Tiezhu, you have to remember that being a public official has nothing to do with arresting criminals. The wisdom of the world is a long-term livelihood! Look at the few respected and famous old constables in the constable's office. Which one of them has a good ending? They are either sick or missing an arm or a leg. Their lives are not satisfactory. Can reputation be exchanged for food?
If it weren't for the fact that you and I are distant relatives, I wouldn't be bothered to say these words to you. Think about it yourself! "
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