Chapter 117: “Su Ning, what did you do at home today?” Chu Zhuo asked with a gentle smile, his voice soft and clear, with a hint of brightness, his demeanor elegant and refined, exuding a unique charm.

  "There's nothing," said Miss Tan, her voice a little tense, hastily pouring a cup of tea and handing it to Chu Zhuang, taking a fan and walking to his side, gently fanning him, softly saying: "The wooden oil horse you had me study still has no clue, I and Qing Shu and others in the construction house flipping through the master's left classics, always feel that something is missing."

  "Don't be impatient." Chu Zhuang smiled softly and took a sip of tea, saying in a calm tone: "Sir is a great talent, it's normal for ordinary people like us to not understand for the time being. As long as we work together and put in effort, I think there will be gains eventually."

  Miss Tan's voice paused, she thought for a moment, walked to Chu Zheng's front, half-knelt beside him, her long black hair hanging down to the ground, a pair of shiny black eyes looking at the handsome man with tears in her eyes, and said in a low voice: "Zheng, I know you want to enter the construction department, but Mr. left a will back then, if it's not a direct descendant of the valley, it's not allowed to enter the construction department. Our ancestors have been grateful for Mr.'s great kindness for thousands of years and have never broken the rules. If you really want to enter, there is a way... as long as..."

  The words stopped there, and couldn't be said anymore, slightly lowering her head, even her cheeks were flushed with shame.

  Chu Zheng smiled faintly, stretched out her slender fingers, gently lifted Tan Suo Jing's chin, and said softly: "Suo Jing, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be happy even with the whole world. Do you think I like you just because I want to enter the camp?"

  "Zither, I..."?

  Miss Tan was shocked by the words, and she quickly shook her head to explain. Chu Zheng stretched out his hand to cover Tan Suo's mouth and said softly: "I have always refused to marry you, not because I don't like you. You are so beautiful, jade-like, pure and clean. With you, I can no longer look at the ordinary women in the world. It's just that I need a status that matches yours. I want to give you all the good things in the world, I want to openly take you to worship my ancestors, tell them how lucky I am to have such a heavenly companion by my side. I want you to be the noblest and happiest woman in this world. So, Suo, can you wait patiently for me?"

  His words were soft and endearing, enough to move the heart of any woman who heard them. Tan Miss smiled faintly at the corner of her mouth, tilted her head slightly, and gazed at him with eyes full of happy tears, saying softly: "Zheng, actually I don't need any status or power, as long as you're by my side, I'm very satisfied."

  "Dummy!" Chu Zheng laughed and scratched Tan Suo Ning's nose, saying: "You are my treasure, the heart that I want to pamper for a lifetime, how can I wrong you?"

  Miss Tan slightly lowered her head, pursed her lips and smiled softly. Suddenly, her eyes swept to the trunk beside her and Lin Mubai tied up in a corner, and she suddenly thought that their intimate conversation had been overheard by someone else, and her face flushed with a red cloud. She said softly: "Zhen, are you hungry? Let's go to the cafeteria for dinner."

  "I'm not hungry," Chu Zhuang said with a deep and mysterious smile, his voice low. "Heaven has a road he doesn't take, hell has no door but he charges in. We've been waiting for this day for too long, since heaven has given me such a good opportunity, how can I not make the most of it? Su Jing, my plan is about to succeed. I have already activated all the mechanisms in the valley, and the narrow path is also closed. This time, even if he grows wings on his back, he won't be able to fly."

  A woman in white clothes suddenly shivered, and the eyes of a girl who was not good at telling lies were involuntarily looking this way, her expression quite frightened. Fortunately, Chu Zheng was extremely excited and didn't notice, continuing to say: "I've already arranged for the people outside, as long as we capture him, cut off his head, I can return home and take my rightful place, Su Ning, my great revenge will be avenged, my difficult days will come to an end."

  Tan Su Ning's smile was desolate and distant, her voice soft as she said: "Zhen, these two years of being with me, in your eyes, are they days of hardship?"

  Chu Zheng knew she had misspoken, and hastily said: "How could that be, it's good for me, I was wrong to say that. The days spent with you are the happiest days of my life, and I will always remember every day spent here."

  "But you'll be leaving soon." Tan Su Jing sighed softly, thought for a moment, and grasped Chu Zheng's hand, saying sincerely: "Zheng, why don't we just stay in the valley? I'll keep you company, don't go out, okay?"

  Tan Miss's eyebrows rose slightly, and she lowered her head without speaking. At this time, a sudden knock at the door interrupted their conversation, and Tan Miss hastily stood up and said loudly: "Who is it?"

  "Miss," an old voice said: "All the younger generation have arrived, saying they have something to request and want to see Miss."

  "Oh," Miss Tan looked at the wooden box with difficulty and said in a low voice: "You all come in."

  The gate opened wide, and more than thirty people walked in together. The hall suddenly became crowded. Miss Tan said with a slight daze: "Uncles and elders, I don't know what's going on, is it worth everyone coming together?"

  "Hmm", an old man coughed and said in a low voice: "Miss, next month is the Gongbu Conference, but Master Chu will be leaving soon. Master Chu has been in our Gulai Valley for two years, showing us great kindness and guidance, his righteousness is as vast as the sky. We think it's necessary to hold the Gongbu Conference ahead of time, as a farewell gift for Master Chu."

  Miss Tan was kind and humble, never putting on airs. Hearing that it was for her own heart's desire to see someone off, she nodded and said: "Alright, then trouble Old Man Mu to prepare, we'll hold the ceremony three days later."

  "Miss, time waits for no man. Besides, we've already made all the necessary preparations. It's better to strike while the iron is hot, let's do it today."

  "Today?" Miss Tan was taken aback, and Mr. Tan suddenly spoke loudly: "Mr. Mu, the Ministry of Works' meeting is a grand ceremony for Miss to take over as the new head, how can you make such a rash decision without consulting Miss?"

  Mr. Mu's snow-white eyebrows furrowed, and he said in a deep voice: "What is the Fengming Palace, where do you have the qualifications to speak with your surname as a humble commoner, don't think you're really surnamed Tan?"

  "Old Master Mu, Tan Sheng is my brother, he was taken in by my father back then, you can't speak to him like that." Miss Tan said in a low voice.

  Chu Zheng suddenly stood up with a smile and walked to Miss Tan's front, smiling warmly: "Su Ning, actually this is my arrangement, wanting to give you a surprise, didn't discuss it with you beforehand. I'm about to leave, must see you take the position of Valley Master before leaving with peace of mind. Didn't expect to make you unhappy, sorry."

  Miss Tan was about to say something else, but seeing him speak, her face turned red, and she remembered that he still cared about herself after all. Suddenly, a wave of delight rose up.

  At this time, a rough and burly man in red clothes said: "Then it's decided! Come on, open the altar! Gather all the younger generations of various veins, and hold a meeting of the Ministry of Works in an hour!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, his hands clapped twice, and the young boys on both sides ran to the corners of the main hall, moving the corner foot lamps. Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound was heard, and the entire ground shook violently, Qing Xia and Chu Li were shocked, taking advantage of the surrounding noise, they quietly lifted one corner of the box and looked out.

  Only the magnificent golden temple suddenly cracked open, and the four walls rose slowly like modern mechanical gates, leaving only the huge pillars supporting the dome above. The young valley sons came forward one after another, moving all the tables, chairs, boards, stools, and carpets on the temple to one side, clearing the empty space in the middle of the sky.

  The Fengming Palace was already extremely high, and with this, the view is broad, with wind coming from all eight directions. In less than half a cup of tea's time, it has become a huge open-air platform.

  The red wooden box was moved to the corner, surrounded by a pile of antique vases, densely packed together. Lin Mubai was also carelessly thrown aside like an object. Qing Xia and Chu Li took advantage of the crowd, opened the lid of the box, squatted up, hid behind the clutter, and no one noticed.

  Only in the valley of Qifeng, where the flags are fluttering, on top of a huge square wall, thirty girls in colorful clothes, with purple robes and green skirts, jade arms and white legs, were dancing to the enchanting music. Their movements were captivating, with a hint of sacredness amidst their charm, as they emitted a soft white glow all around them. Their black hair fluttered in the wind, showcasing the unique elegance of Penglai Fairy Valley on the ethereal platform.

  Suddenly a clear and crisp sound rose high, like the zither but not quite, like the se but not exactly, with a strong and powerful melody. A woman wearing a bright red silk long gown, with a smile on her face, stood on the stone platform, holding a crimson divine sword in her hand, her hair tied up with a fiery red ribbon, fluttering in the wind, her body swaying to the rhythm, rising and falling, sometimes like a flying swallow, sometimes like a leaping leopard. Full of healthy vitality and astonishing power.

  At this moment, the bell tolled loudly and the divine cow drum thundered, as colorful fireworks illuminated the evening sky. The sunset's afterglow shone with a dazzling light, reflecting the wonders of the world. Countless long horns sounded in unison, while massive birds seemed to be rushing to a grand feast, flapping their wings and crying out loudly. In the sky, a magnificent five-colored cloud appeared, its power shaking the heavens, unmatched in majesty.

  Under the high platform, thousands of people stood or sat, all raising their heads and looking up, the scene was grand and magnificent.

  It happened suddenly, but apparently had been prepared for a long time. Miss Tan was in such a hurry that she didn't even have time to change her clothes. She wore a thin white shirt, looking slender and weak, with long black hair flowing down. Although she looked like she had an otherworldly independence and elegance, she lacked any hint of noble dignity or classical refinement.

  Qing Xia looked around and saw that on the high platform, a fragrant incense altar had already been set up. Five white-haired old men stood beside Miss Tan, while several young men held dan books and other items, standing by in attendance. The grand ceremony of sacrifice was about to begin.

  At that time, the sky was dyed with sunset, a piece of fiery red, and a woman in a red dress danced slowly towards Miss Tan. The woman had clear eyebrows and white teeth, charming eyes like silk, bare feet like snow, and a head full of fiery long hair. Her mouth corner held a hint of a bewitching smile that could overturn the world. She walked slowly forward and handed a golden key to Miss Tan.

  Miss Tan was also a beauty, but standing next to this woman, she really lost her luster, like an unripe girl next door.

  Tan Xiaoqiu was just about to tie the knot when suddenly a loud voice rang out from the crowd: "Wait!"?

  Everyone heard this and turned their heads to look around, and upon seeing it, they were all shocked and lost their color.