Yuwen Tong kept everyone’s face in his mind with only a quick glance at Ling Family’s gate. He didn’t find anyone of the same age as Ling Zhang. It was clear that Ling Zhang wasn’t here. Yuwen Tong frowned slightly, and this subtle action was barely noticed by others. ‘So he isn’t home?’ He was surprised to learn of this …

Ling Zhang was busy for checking the herbs on the order and getting familiar with the operation of the Herb Farm as soon as he arrived. He didn’t return to the residence in the village until late at night when Ling Maomao had been already sound asleep in his bed. “Has he been naughty tonight? Did he have dinner?” Ling …

This fast horse caught the attention of a lot of people. The man on the horse in black suit didn’t look like a messenger. No one knew who he was. After entering the city, he first asked the way then went straight in the direction of the Ling Family and arrived soon. “Who are you?” the Ling Family’s guard asked. …

Ling Zhang lowered his head to look at Ling Maomao, who raised his head to stare at his elder brother. Maomao pursed his lips and looked at Ling Zhang in anticipation. “Big brother…” Ling Zhang cleared his throat lightly. He raised his head to look at Fu Caiwei. “Why not allow Maomao to stay with me for a few days?” …

The back door of Ling Family was closed with a creak. Someone left by the back door with a bundle on his back. “What on earth happened that so many guards got fired? People have been leaving here every day for the past few days.” “This is already the seventh person to be dismissed. I heard that there are two …

“Marshal, what are your orders?” The rain stopped, and it was dark. Outside the inn’s window was the night view of the Liantang Town. Under the darkness, those lanterns shed soft lights. The wet and cold draught of air blew into the room from the window, it was so cold. The person who came into the house looked at the …

“What illness on earth did my mother have?” Ling Zhang only remembered that her mother died of a serious illness, and he could vaguely remember that time he was accompanied by strong smell of herbs. “It was the weakness of the internal organs. Her body constantly became weak, and was finally incurable.” Ling Zhaowen answered with a heavy heart. “What …

Hearing Ling Zhang mention his parents, Ling Zhaowen slightly changed countenance and his eyes went dim. “I know, you are always curious about your parents. But you are so sensible that you just keep it in your heart and never ask.” After sitting down, Ling Zhangwen motioned Ling Zhang to sit before continuing, “The topics of your parents are forbidden …

“What happened?” Ling Zhaowen came back to see his wife sitting there frowning, so he asked, puzzled, “Anything happened in our family?” “Nothing happened in our family; it was Zhang.” Fu Caiwei saw her husband back, and hurriedly went to him, “My dear husband, do you know where Zhang learned the formations?” After a pause, Ling Zhaowen asked her, “Formations? …

“The roster of the guards is here. You can pick out those who treat we Ling family as foolish spenders to earn living, and directly send them out.” Handing Ling Zhang the roster, Fu Caiwei said in all seriousness. Ling Zhang took over the roster, and opened it to peruse. He first marked the names of those who were not …