Chapter 8, The Library

However, for these five days, I still need to keep a low profile. Ye Sheng was very vigilant; with Prince Ye still in the residence, any slip-up on his part would lead to unimaginable consequences

There were very few people in the library, only a handful. When they saw Ye Sheng enter, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

The library of the Ye residence is quite large, comparable to the library of Ye during his lifetime. Various books are neatly arranged, including ancient texts, various anecdotes, and records of literati and scholars, all of which can be accessed here

He stated that he must study diligently, and regardless of the circumstances, he must at least put on a show.

On the second day, there was another feast. Ye Sheng was even more excessive, ordering double the amount he had yesterday, and he consumed it all.

After consuming this meal of meat, Ye Sheng felt an unbearable bloating. Continuing to move, his abdomen became hot, and waves of heat rolled through his body.

The old maid silently nodded and then said to Ye Sheng: "Young Master Twelve, you should eat while it's hot; these meats will lose much of their efficacy once they cool down."

"Why is this breakfast so lavish?" Ye Sheng frowned and asked upon seeing the breakfast.

Let him eat, this little thing is still something my Ye family can produce said Ye Qing with a sneer

Ye Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "Please thank the kitchen staff for me"

"I must leave this cage." The more it is like this www.hetushu.com, the stronger Ye Sheng's desire to leave becomes, and he suddenly starts to calculate the days.

Regardless of whether it is possible or not, Ye Sheng must give it a try

His mother is buried in the Western Mountain, located to the west of the capital of the Great Qin, Xianyang. It is a majestic mountain, and on the Western Mountain, there are many temples, among which is the Hanshan Temple.

By the end of the day, the application of the ointment and the intake of meat had improved Ye Sheng's injuries by threefold, a speed that was remarkably swift

Compared to the usual porridge and steamed buns, this breakfast is quite luxurious, featuring a complete array of beef, lobster, lamb, and more

The old woman nodded silently and turned to go down.

However, since it is like this, Ye Sheng still pretended to be physically impaired, with the wound hurting greatly, not wanting anyone to notice any clues.

The plates that Ye Sheng finished eating were all cleared away, and the maid turned around and left

It is not going to the kitchen, but rather to Second Aunt Hu Mei.

A step away, breaking through the second heaven, this can be considered an unexpected joy

Ye Qing, seeing that there was no one left, sneered: "Death row inmates are entitled to a good meal before their execution, to die with a full stomach. This Ye Sheng is not at a loss; he has been well-fed and well-watered these past few days, so he won't go hungry on the road to the Yellow Springs"

Ye Sheng paid no attention to these rumors. Throughout his journey, he deliberately limped, allowing others to see him, precisely to provoke their discussions. As long as there were people talking, soon everyone in the residence would know that Ye Sheng was dragging his injured body to study. It remains uncertain whether this would dissuade Prince Ye from his intentions and prompt him to leave the residence

In the evening, Ye Sheng silently practiced and finally reached the peak of the first layer of the acquired realm

After a substantial meal of meat, Ye Sheng pondered, "For lunch at this quantity, I would need three times as much."

Hu Mei sneered, "This wretched creature may have never eaten so many delicacies in its entire life, and now it begins to indulge recklessly."

Tomorrow I will go to the library and pretend to be studying very hard, Ye Sheng thought

The old maid said: "I do not know, this morning I went to get breakfast as usual, but the person in the kitchen gave me this portion, saying that the Twelfth Young Master was punished and needed to replenish his strength, and that these large fish and meats are nourishing supplements for his vitality"

Beef, lamb, fish, and chicken all enter the abdomen, the five organs rotate, compressing these, transforming them into energy, circulating throughout the body

Of course, there are also those who scoff, believing that Ye Sheng is merely putting on an act and pretending to be profound.

Ye Sheng continuously circulated his vital energy, and by the evening, the wound had already formed a solid scab.

"Cousin Twelve, you are already injured, why have you come here?" At that moment, a light and graceful voice sounded, as a young girl in a red dress, beautiful as a celestial being, asked in surprise

This round of exercise continued until noon, when the housekeeper brought in a large platter of dishes, all rich in meat. There were several pounds of beef, the same amount of lamb, and enough fish and chicken to feed an average person for three days

Hu Mei waved her hand and said, "You can go down now, continue to bring these to that despicable person tomorrow."

Along the way, many people saw Ye Sheng and looked at him with strange expressions, all knowing that Ye Sheng had been punished with fifty military canes, limping as he walked. Why was he still out here?

"Second Grandma, today the Twelfth Young Master ate at least five pounds of beef, three pounds of lamb, six or seven fish, and several chickens," reported the old lady.

The old maid looked at Ye Sheng in surprise, not expecting that the frail Ye Sheng could eat so much, and even wanted three times more. However, she remembered the instructions of the second grandmother and said, "The old servant understands."

Ye nodded slightly and said, "I will."

Linghua is her nickname, but Ye Sheng really does not know her full name, as he has spoken to this cousin no more than ten sentences. They have no interaction in daily life, so after a brief conversation, Ye Sheng merely nodded slightly and went off to browse ancient texts.

On this day, Ye Sheng not only walked but also jogged for a while, beginning to practice three martial arts: Rolling Stone Fist, Falling Leaf Sword Technique, and Swift Wind Steps, and he managed to control them quite well

"First, you give me ointment, then you bring me lavish meals. It seems you all are eager for me to recover quickly?" Ye Sheng pondered deeply within, yet on the surface, he began to eat and drink heartily

Ye Qing lay on the bed, still unable to get up. He had done one hundred military push-ups, which was much more severe than Ye Sheng. Moreover, his body seemed to lack the strong recovery ability that Ye Sheng had, and he still could not stand up until now

Since Ye Qing and her son have such good intentions for him, he will not let them down. The vitality from blood and flesh is quite beneficial for the recovery from injuries, and with the addition of the ointment, perhaps it will not even take seven days; five days will be sufficient.

The girl in the red dress is Ye Sheng's cousin, the daughter of the old lady's niece. Her parents passed away early, and she was taken in by the old lady, who cared for her warmly and showered her with affection similar to that given to Ye Qing

"In five days, it will be July 15, the Ghost Festival in folklore. I can go out to pay respects to my mother, as the old lady has agreed." Ye Sheng's eyes brightened.

Ye Sheng is, after all, a martial artist at the first level of the acquired realm, possessing three martial arts techniques. Although they are all at the beginner level and lack significant power, the basic manipulation of vital energy is still within his capability

Ye Sheng said nothing and opened his mouth, swallowing everything into his stomach

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In the evening, the maid continued to bring food similar to that of noon, which was consumed by Ye Sheng, and then she left

As Prince Ye returned to the residence, the entire Ye household became busy, yet the old nurse attending to Ye Sheng remained quite dedicated, delivering breakfast early in the morning

This lavish feast of fish and meat is likely arranged by Ye Qing and her son, as this old woman is one of their people. What is the true purpose of bringing such abundant food?

Yet even so, Ye Sheng could not feel any joy; the Ye Wangfu was too oppressive. He did not dare to practice martial arts at all and could only circulate his vital energy and refine his true qi in the dead of night when all was quiet.

Ye Sheng watched her departing figure, silently standing up, moving slowly, trying to promote the circulation of his vital energy and blood throughout his body, especially at the wound site, to invigorate the flow of vital energy and blood, which would aid in the healing of his injuries

Ye Sheng looked up and said, "Cousin Linghua, I am quite bored being alone, with no one to talk to, so I came over to read and converse with the ancients"

However, when everyone saw Ye Sheng entering the library, many were taken aback, realizing that he was going to read.

The old woman looked a bit surprised, silently taking note, but did not say anything

It was another morning. After a hearty meal, Ye Sheng felt a warmth throughout his body, and the wound itched, indicating it was slowly healing. He endured it and limped towards the library.