Chapter 440

Chapter 440: The Wu Emperor is incompetent and tyrannical, would you be willing to take his place?

“Grandma, you’ve worked hard all day, it’s time to rest.”

In the room, Grandma was checking the list of gifts.

Regarding these gift lists, Grandma usually counts them once, then asks someone else to count them again.

Finally, Grandma compares the two lists.

Only when everything is accurate will Grandma feel at ease.

The worst thing is making a mistake.

Grandma even found a random excuse to punish a servant as a warning to others.

“Almost done.”

Xu Mansion’s grandma shook her head and handed the list in her hand to the maidservant by her side.

“You deliver this list to Brother Ming. Tell Brother Ming that if there are any problems, he can come directly to me.

Then tell Brother Ming that he doesn’t need to worry about anything within the mansion; he just needs to wholeheartedly serve His Majesty.”

“Alright, Grandma.” The maidservant nodded and quickly took the list and retreated.

After the maidservant left, Grandma sighed, feeling a bit sore on her shoulders.

Another maidservant noticed and hurriedly approached, massaging Grandma’s back.

This maidservant is named Xiangni, who has always followed Grandma. She has a pretty face. Previously, Zheng had always wanted to take Xiangni, but Grandma never agreed.

“It’s been so long since I’ve been this busy,” Grandma closed her eyes and sighed, “The last time I handled these things was over two hundred years ago, when Lord Xu was newly appointed. There were also so many people coming to give gifts. Xiangni, you don’t know how lively it was back then, the entire mansion was bustling with visitors.”

Xiangni smiled, “This shows that Brother Ming has the demeanor of Lord Xu from those days. It’s a great fortune for the Xu Mansion.”

“You little girl,” Grandma laughed, “In the entire mansion, your mouth is the sweetest. No wonder I didn’t want to let you go.”

Xiangni smiled mischievously, “How could I leave Grandma? I want to serve Grandma forever.”

“Hahaha, alright, alright,” Grandma nodded.

“Speaking of Yi-ge, Shan-ge, and Pangda, have they returned?” Grandma asked.

“They’re back, they’re back,” Xiangni nodded, “I heard that the first and second young masters will arrive in four or five days, and the third young master will be here tomorrow.”

“Hmm,” Grandma’s lips curved into a smile.

For Grandma, the happiest time is when all her grandchildren return.

“Was Brother Ming in the courtyard all day today? Did he not go out?” Grandma asked again.

Xiangni nodded, “Yes, Mrs., Brother Ming stayed in the courtyard all day without going out. I don’t know what he was doing inside.”

Grandma smiled, “If you don’t know what he’s doing, why don’t you go check on him? Anyway, Brother Ming lacks a girl to attend to him at night.”

Xiangni was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks turned red, “Grandma, where did you get such an idea? How could Brother Ming look upon someone like me?”

“You little girl,” Grandma shook her head, “It’s not that you don’t want to leave me, old woman, but rather that you have feelings for Brother Ming.”

“Grandma…” Xiangni’s cheeks turned even redder, “I… I don’t…”

“Hehehe, there’s no need to hide it from me, old woman,” Grandma patted Xiangni’s small hand, “But indeed, among the Xu Mansion, the only gentleman worth looking at is Brother Ming.”

Xiangni shook her head, “Grandma, you shouldn’t say that. The other young masters are also very capable.”

“No, compared to Brother Ming, everyone else falls short,” Grandma sighed, “Fortunately, we have Brother Ming.”

Fortunately, we have Brother Ming; otherwise, during this ancestral worship ceremony, if Lord Xu and Lord Qin saw what their descendants are like, Grandma would feel ashamed. These past few years, Grandma has indeed turned a blind eye to many negative aspects of the Xu Mansion. She just wants to see the good in the Xu family.

Grandma has indeed worried whether it’s good or bad for Brother Ming to be favored by His Majesty.

But all of this is based on Grandma still being alive.

As long as Grandma is alive, the current emperor must give the elderly some respect.

What Grandma dares not think about is “what happens after I die”? Grandma knows well that the favors of our ancestors will eventually run out.

After she passes away, if no one can continue to uphold the Xu Mansion, the favor will eventually be exhausted.

When something big happens, the Xu Mansion will become the sacrificial lamb for the emperor.

If Brother Ming can smoothly step down from this position, perhaps he might be able to receive a new title.

At that time, the wealth and nobility of the Xu Mansion can last for another few hundred years.

Originally, the prosperity of the Xu Mansion could also depend on Xuenuo.

But Xuenuo has already been removed from the family register, having no relation to the Xu Mansion anymore.

“I just hope Brother Ming won’t cause any trouble in these years,” Grandma prayed silently.

In the courtyard, Brother Ming received the gift list from Grandma.

Brother Ming actually knew in his heart what Grandma had done today.

Brother Ming was also aware that quite a few people from the Xu and Qin families wanted to ask for official positions, but were ultimately suppressed by Grandma.

The younger generation of the Xu family isn’t as clear-sighted as an old grandmother.

If you come asking for positions, and the emperor wants to discipline the commander, the ones who will die are definitely you.

“Please thank the Old Patriarch on my behalf.” Brother Ming put down the gift list and took out a box from his storage bag, “This spiritual flower was obtained by me from the Northern Sea. It can be used for tea, which is very beneficial to health. Please help me deliver it.”

“Master, you are too kind.” The maidservant respectfully took the box and glanced at Brother Ming a few more times before reluctantly leaving.

After the maidservant left, Brother Ming continued to meditate.

After the battle in the Northern Sea, Brother Ming had already subtly crossed the threshold of the Dragon Gate Realm and was about to enter the Golden Core Realm.

Only by forming the golden core does one truly ascend to the hall of cultivation.

Just as Brother Ming attempted to condense the golden core within his body,

Suddenly, Brother Ming opened his eyes sharply.

A flying sword pierced straight toward Brother Ming’s brow.

Brother Ming opened his eyes, tightly pinching the flying sword between his fingers, causing it to tremble continuously.

On the flying sword, there was a letter.

Upon opening it —

“The Wu Emperor is incompetent and tyrannical, would you be willing to take his place?”