Chapter 1078: Chapter 1078

The Zhao family is delighted about Zhao Chengshuang's future. It's worth noting that while the Zhao family is quite influential in Shenchuan City, they are not very prominent across the entire Eastern Province. Although Elder Master Zhao is quite capable, he still doesn't measure up to the likes of Liu Changping, who truly occupies a high and powerful position.

If Zhao Chengshuang can reach Liu Changping's position, he will become the highest standing member of the Zhao family and, in turn, change the entire Zhao family's fate. So now, the Zhao family is very proud of Zhao Chengshuang and is fully supporting his development.

"Pingping only stayed at the orphanage for ten days, is it necessary to be so anxious?" Li Lianshan chuckled, "You've been dating for quite a while now, still acting so lovey-dovey?"

"You don't understand." Zhao Chengshuang waved his hand and said, "I'm not getting any younger, and my family is hoping I will get married soon. You know how it is in politics—if you're still unmarried at this age, it can limit your future prospects. So I'm planning to bring Pingping home to meet my parents before the end of the year. If things go well, we will finalize the wedding arrangements before the year ends, and after the New Year, we'll get married!"

"That's a wonderful thing!" Li Lianshan's eyes lit up, and he said to Ye Qing: "Ye Zi, you should support this. Why don't you give Huo Pingping a couple of months off so they can finalize the marriage arrangements!"

Ye Qing shrugged his shoulders and said, "With Huo Pingping's personality, can I even control her? At the orphanage, she comes to work if she wants, and if she doesn't want to, no one dares to say anything. Giving her leave? If she wants to, she could skip work for a year, and I wouldn't dare say anything!"

Everyone in the room knew Huo Pingping's personality, and hearing this, they couldn't help but smile—this was exactly what she was like. However, Huo Pingping was quite dedicated at the orphanage, hardly taking any breaks, treating the work there as her own career.

"This time, we must persuade her to make time!" Zhao Chengshuang said, giving a sidelong glance at Huangfu Ziyu, and whispered: "Old Li, Ye Zi, you two aren't young anymore, shouldn't you be talking about marriage too?"

"Oh, don't drag me into this!" Li Lianshan immediately waved his hands and said, "You know, I hate the constraints of marriage. So I've decided not to marry for life. Besides, I have a son; if I get married, what about him? Ask Ye Zi instead."

Li Lianshan's son was none other than his adopted godson, Mao Mao. Li Lianshan poured almost all his effort into this child, viewing him as his own.

Hearing this, Ye Qing sneaked a glance at Huangfu Ziyu beside him. Huangfu Ziyu blushed slightly and pretended not to hear anything, but her heart was racing uncontrollably.

Seeing Ye Qing remain silent, Zhao Chengshuang didn't press further. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, let's not waste time. Ye Zi, hurry up and release my wife. And you, Old Li, can you ask your subordinates to restrain themselves? These days, the police in my district keep receiving reports of your followers causing trouble on the streets."

"Those little rascals, they have nothing better to do after meals, just love going out and stirring up trouble. I think they're just idle." Li Lianshan waved his hand and said, "Cheng Shuang, don't spare me. If these punks cause trouble again, arrest them directly and use them as a warning. Otherwise, how can we maintain order in the future?"

Zhao Chengshuang laughed, "If you say so, then I really won't hold back!"

"What courtesy? As the saying goes, 'a jade must be carved to be useful.' These punks need a lesson, or they'll never become capable!" Li Lianshan said, "I've been busy somewhere else lately and haven't had time to manage them. You taking care of it would be best."

"Hehe..." Zhao Chengshuang chuckled, greeted Ye Qing, and left first. He now holds many positions and is quite busy, unlike before when he had more free time.

After Zhao Chengshuang left, Li Lianshan checked his watch and said, "Oh well, Ye Zi, I have a lunch appointment today, so I won't be joining you. You two lovebirds should find something to eat yourselves and don't worry about me!"

Li Lianshan finished speaking, laughed heartily, and left first, leaving only Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu in the room.

With Zhao Chengshuang and Li Lianshan gone, the redness in Huangfu Ziyu's cheeks finally subsided a little. She looked up at Ye Qing, who was also looking at her. Seeing Ye Qing's expression, Huangfu Ziyu couldn't help but smile softly and said, "Silly, what are you looking at?"

Ye Qing also smiled and said, "Looking at my wife!"

Huangfu Ziyu didn't expect Ye Qing to say such words, her heart fluttered, and her face turned red again. She softly spat, "Bah, who's your wife!"

"You are!" Ye Qing replied.

Huangfu Ziyu playfully scolded, "Shameless, what evidence do you have to prove I'm your wife?"

"Are you suggesting I come up with some evidence?" Ye Qing laughed, "I've heard that registering for marriage at the civil affairs bureau isn't that complicated now!"

Huangfu Ziyu was stunned for a moment, then turned to stare at Ye Qing for a while before suddenly saying, "Are you... are you proposing to me?"

Ye Qing felt a warm sensation in his heart, nodded slowly, and asked, "Would you be willing?"

Huangfu Ziyu had been with Ye Qing for a long time, and she knew Ye Qing's character well. He deeply loved Huangfu Ziyu, but he had never expressed it. Ye Qing was not one to utter sweet nothings or vows, yet every word he spoke was convincing.

Huangfu Ziyu lightly moved her feet, slowly walked to Ye Qing, looked at him affectionately, and said, "Actually, I've always been willing!"

These words warmed Ye Qing's heart deeply; he reached out to tightly embrace Huangfu Ziyu and whispered, "Having you in this life is enough!"

Hearing these words, Huangfu Ziyu's heart warmed too, though her eyes were moist. Before meeting Ye Qing, she had never considered marrying anyone because she saw her family as her whole world and reviving the Huangfu Household as her life's sole purpose. She could remain unmarried for the family's sake. But her heart had changed; now she only wished to spend her life with Ye Qing.

"It's almost the end of the year. Once things settle down here, let's go home together." Ye Qing whispered, "I want my father to meet you; I want everyone to see you. I want to let the world know that you are the one I'm going to marry!"

"Okay!" Huangfu Ziyu nodded forcefully, and wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, then said softly, "But before that, I have some things to do."

"What things?" Ye Qing asked curiously.

Huangfu Ziyu replied, "The Huangfu Household in Xi Hang is halfway reconstructed. Many people are striving to revive the Huangfu Household there. I have to settle them properly; regardless, the Huangfu Household still needs rebuilding!"

Ye Qing looked at Huangfu Ziyu and said, "I can accompany you; I can help rebuild the Huangfu Household together with you!"

"No need!" Huangfu Ziyu smiled, "You have things at the orphanage here to handle, and I no longer have that grand ambition for the Huangfu Household. So, there's no need for your help there. Once I'm done with matters there, I'll come to find you immediately, and we'll go home together, alright?"

Listening to these words, Ye Qing felt warmth in his heart once more, tightly embracing Huangfu Ziyu. This woman had sacrificed a lot for him, even abandoning her whole family. How could Ye Qing let her down?

The next morning, Huangfu Ziyu packed her things and headed back to Xi Hang. She wanted to rebuild the Huangfu Household, but she no longer intended to regain its former glory. Now, she only wished to be with Ye Qing forever.

This time, as Huangfu Ziyu returned to Xi Hang, Ye Qing asked her to take the Overlord Spear with her. It was left in Miao Borderlands by Southern Fist King Shen Tianjun to prevent Ning Qianshu from gathering the Seven Keys. However, the emergence of the Gu Mother led to drastic changes, and Mu Chen felt Miao Borderlands couldn't safeguard the Overlord Spear anymore. So, he asked Ye Qing to take it out of Miao Borderlands and store it at Xihang Shen Family Manor.

Ye Qing had been busy since returning to Shenchuan City and hadn't had the time to send the Overlord Spear to Xihang Shen Family Manor. Now that Huangfu Ziyu was returning to Xi Hang, it was convenient for her to take the Overlord Spear with her.

Of course, for safety's sake, Ye Qing still dispatched Liu Mubai to secretly protect Huangfu Ziyu to prevent any attacks. Ever since learning from Shijia that the Overlord Spear was one of the Seven Keys, Ye Qing had been worried. According to Old Wang Ba, the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates would soon reopen, causing inevitable chaos in the Southern Six Provinces. At this time, whoever possesses a key would become a target!

The Cold Moon Blade was stolen by the Bloody Monk, leaving Ye Qing unsure whether to feel glad or sad. If the Cold Moon Blade were in Huangfu Ziyu's hands, Ye Qing would be troubled. They simply couldn't protect these items with their current strength. In the hands of the Bloody Monk, it's truly challenging. Aside from figures like Five Uniques' Ning Qianshu, who else could steal the Cold Moon Blade from the Bloody Monk?

As for the Seven-Star Ancient Sword, Shijia mentioned last time that he already had someone send it to Shenchuan City. However, after Ye Qing came back for about ten days, the Seven-Star Ancient Sword still hadn't arrived, making Ye Qing begin to suspect that Shijia, the old bald monk, might have deceived him again. Yet, Ye Qing remained conflicted deep down.

If the Seven-Star Ancient Sword hadn't arrived, it was better—at most, he would be weaponless. But once the Seven-Star Ancient Sword arrived, it would truly be troublesome. The Seven-Star Ancient Sword is also one of the Seven Keys; holding it might attract experts like the Bloody Monk. Facing such individuals, Ye Qing wouldn't even have the means to protect himself!

(One more chapter today, six chapters still owed.)