Chapter 0004: A Certain Speculation

Li Ze stood there and thought, "It is indeed quite exhausting for you to handle everything alone. Take a look among your subordinates and see if there is anyone you can fully trust; it would be wise to let them join in. I have confidence in their abilities, but you must remember, it is better for their skills to be somewhat lacking than for them to be unreliable"

She has not lived a good life following me, previously filled with worries and fears, afraid that I might leave and never return, leaving her to bring back my ashes. Later on, she came with me here. When I married her, I boasted that I would provide her with wealth and honor. Now that the boast has been shattered, she has never blamed me, and instead says that she is very content to live such a peaceful life now. Tu Lichun's face radiated a happy smile, which made Li Ze feel particularly envious, suddenly no longer sympathizing with this guy.

Yes. "Tu Lichun did not hide it at all, so I believe that young master, you need not worry at all"

This era is certainly not as peaceful as Tu Lichun and others imagine. Never mind, let him guess; he actually hopes that the world is truly as Tu Lichun envisions, where he can live safely in this place for a lifetime, marry, have children, and happily be a local landlord. Moreover, being a landlord with a very special status, one that very few dare to provoke, would indeed be quite pleasant, wouldn't it

These past two years, you have worked hard. Running back and forth, while having to pretend to deceive everyone. Deceiving others is one thing, but trying to deceive your wife, you must have exhausted your sweet words by now, right? I heard that last month your wife had a big argument with you

The young master is actually a very open-minded and wise person, Tu Lichun suddenly said. He has a broad mind; if you ask me, he is no worse than the master!

Tu Lichun smiled awkwardly but did not say a word

Tu Lichun smiled and said: "She thinks that every time I go out, I indulge in a life of extravagance in the county town."

A person of high rank and power has a remarkably talented son, which is fortunate; however, if there are two such sons, it is certainly not a blessing. If these two individuals also harbor some unspeakable or seemingly fated contradictions, it could lead to disaster

"Young Master, over the past few years, you have continuously had people secretly bring in these teenagers who are orphans for military training. What exactly do you intend to do?" Tu Lichun looked at Li Ze, his expression revealing a degree of concern.

Li Ze remained silent, gazing at the moon in the sky. Tu Lichun had long since grown accustomed to Li Ze's sudden lapses in thought. After finishing that sentence, he quietly awaited Li Ze's response

"It has been more than two months since I arrived, and I have observed for more than two months. To be honest, I have never seen such a young boy who is so disciplined, disciplined to the point of instilling fear. " Gong Sun Changming said, stroking a few sparse short whiskers and shaking his head. "Every day he rises at the hour of the rabbit to practice martial arts, then has breakfast, studies, rests at noon, studies again at the hour of the monkey, has dinner and studies at the hour of the rooster, practices martial arts again at the hour of the dog, and then goes to bed. For two months, it has been like this every day. Liang Han, have you ever seen such a young boy?"

This young master is quite interesting! In the Mo Xiang Ju, just after peeking at the returning Gongsun Changming, he was taking off his shoes and socks while placing his feet in the basin of water, speaking to Liang Han.

Liang Han, in the prime of his life, served as a retainer to Gongsun Changming while also fulfilling the duties of a bodyguard

"What does it matter if one does not resign to fate? The situation is as such." Liang Han replied dismissively, "In this world, there are countless extraordinary talents, like fish crossing a river, yet how many can truly stand out and become the ones that attract attention? The gold buried underground remains just a clod of dirt covered in mud unless the soil is brushed away."

Of course it is Lady Wang, a woman whom Lord Li finds appealing, and who has risked so much to hide her here for so many years, which is certainly extraordinary

However, if one does not plan for the future, there will surely be immediate worries. Can one truly live a life so peacefully? I don't think so. Li Zedao: "I cultivate these people merely to ensure that when the day comes that someone comes to kill, I will not be left helpless. Although I am content with my fate, I cannot simply wait to be slaughtered!"

"I am not worried about him, I am..." At this point, Li Ze fell silent again and no longer spoke.

More importantly, this young master is only fourteen years old. The young master who now holds great power has already been hailed as a prodigy, but at the age of fourteen, he did not possess such grandeur; at that time, he was still a boy with a hint of childishness. In contrast, this young man shows hardly any trace of a boy his age. When Tu Lichun converses with him, every gesture and glance, as perceived by Tu Lichun, reveals him to be a shrewd and calculating individual. At times, Tu Lichun even feels as if he is conversing with an elder.

Yes, young master, I will have a day off the day after tomorrow and plan to go into the mountains again. Do you have any instructions for me?

"It's not bad, it's starting to take shape." Tu Lichun said, "To be honest, training these kids has allowed me to regain some of the feelings from those passionate years of the past. It's just that, it's just..."

Indeed. Tu Lichun nodded, watching Li Ze's departing figure, feeling a myriad of emotions in his heart. The saying goes, 'Dragons give birth to dragons, phoenixes give birth to phoenixes, and the son of a rat knows how to dig holes.' This adage is truly not wrong. This gentleman has never left this place since he was born; the farthest he has gone is to disguise himself and visit the county town once. Yet, he has quietly established a remarkable presence within this small shell over the years, quietly cultivating a significant atmosphere.

I couldn't find out anything. Liang Han felt a bit embarrassed: This village doesn't have many people, but whether it's the old women or the young maids, or the servants and attendants, each one of them looks at me as if I were a thief, and I haven't even managed to ask three questions yet

It is said that Zhuangzi maintained a very strict household, to the extent that not even a needle could be inserted, nor could water be splashed in.

Understanding the meaning behind Gongsun Changming's words, Liang Han couldn't help but feel a bit surprised: "Is it possible that this young master is the one in charge of this estate?"

"Young master, that fellow has left," Tu Lichun said, listening intently to the faint sound of footsteps fading away, addressing Li Zedao

Who do you think is in charge of this Zhuangzi

Are you afraid that one day I will use these people to trouble the master, or perhaps to compete with that person?" Li Ze asked with a smile

Over the years, I have witnessed a series of operations by Li Ze. He firmly believes that if this young man before him had a platform similar to that of the young master, he would undoubtedly soar to great heights and achieve remarkable success.

"Not only have I never seen it, I haven't even heard of it," Liang Han said with a smile. "Li Gong's son is indeed extraordinary, but he already has an impressive son, and this son is gradually becoming more accomplished. Therefore, the more remarkable this son is, the less opportunity he has to stand out. This estate is his best refuge."

"I haven't been there for almost two months. How are those guys doing?" Li Ze asked. "A bunch of kids, I bet they've been quite a handful for you, right?"

Your wife is a wise person, and she is not wrong. In fact, I never really thought about competing for anything. If I could live my life in such a peaceful manner, that would be quite nice. Just look at me, from the moment I open my eyes to when I close them, I have no worries about food or clothing, and I don't have to do any work. The only thing missing is someone to feed me. I am just like a rice weevil. If I could truly live like this for a lifetime, what would be wrong with that?

Tu Lichun smiled, as he believed that the person in question would never do such a thing. He thought he had guessed Li Ze's thoughts, reasoning that such an event would certainly not occur, and that this small concern of Li Ze's was understandable. To be honest, having just a few extra hands was not particularly useful. Since the young master was happy, he decided to indulge him. Moreover, he himself was indeed feeling lonely, so finding something to do was not a bad idea.

Li Ze pondered for a moment, "You should first test him. If he shows interest, take him to the camp for a look. However, if there is anything inappropriate about him, you must deal with him immediately. If he is truly reliable, I will meet him later."

Li Ze, walking back, certainly knew what Tu Lichun was thinking at that moment. He really wanted to tell him, "You are mistaken; I truly have no intention of competing for anything. I genuinely just want to protect myself, and it is not a competition with that young master."

A young master who cannot be seen in the light. Liang Han is certainly not an ordinary attendant; he is quite casual in front of Gongsun Changming, placing a hot water pot beside him, ready to add hot water for Gongsun Changming at any time, while smiling and speaking.

"Young Master, in fact, this situation is quite good as well. With the strength of the Master, it is absolutely no problem for you to live a safe and sound life for the rest of your days," Tu Lichun advised. "Actually, when I was at home, there were times when I got drunk and complained about fate, but my wife told me to be optimistic and accept my destiny, for the loss of the old man’s horse may turn out to be a blessing in disguise, who knows?"

"Do you admire him?" Li Ze asked

Do you think there is any opportunity with this level of manpower?" Li Ze said淡淡地.

"No wonder he scratched your face last time," Li Ze said with a smile.

Tu Lichun shook his head, "This number of people is not even enough to fill the gaps between teeth."

Li Ze smiled and said, "Speak your mind; our bond is no less than that of others, so there is nothing that cannot be said"

I understand, young master, what do you think of Shen Congxing? He is older and his family is also here

Indeed, even filling the gaps between people's teeth is insufficient. Moreover, this is not merely a matter of armed forces; there are other complex entanglements involved. Who knows who I am?" Li Ze's tone carried a hint of frustration that he was trying to conceal.

It is likely him, after all, "Gongsun Changming said thoughtfully

However, as it stands now, this is how it is. No matter how remarkable a person may be, without a platform to showcase their talents, they will never have the opportunity to take center stage in their lifetime

"That is true," said Gongsun Changming. "However, this person before us is indeed somewhat different! During this period, have you managed to find out the information I asked you to inquire about?"

Indeed, indeed! Tu Lichun nodded repeatedly.

Then you are mistaken again. Gongsun Changming said, "Lord Li is not harboring this Lady Wang because of her own merits, and from what I understand, this Lady Wang is truly not someone capable of managing affairs.

What does this indicate

"Do you think this young master will resign himself to fate?" Gong Sun Changming lifted his foot and placed it on the edge of the basin. Liang Han immediately added some hot water for him, and he placed his foot back into the basin of hot water, letting out a long, comfortable moan.

Tu Lichun suddenly admired the old master, perhaps he had long foreseen that his son was destined to be extraordinary, so he had arranged this place early on, trapping a fierce tiger in a cage, thereby preventing a situation where two tigers would contend with each other

Li Ze got up, brushed off the dust from his body, and said, "Let's leave it at that for today. I am tired, and you should rest early as well"