Marrying a White Snake Wife is Super Cool-Chapter 82 - 75: This Madam’s Elbow... Why Is It Bending Outwards?

Chapter 82: Chapter 75: This Madam’s Elbow... Why Is It Bending Outwards?

However, the three soldiers were quite insistent.

One of them bowed slightly and said,

"Please don’t be offended, ma’am. We’re just worried the local physicians aren’t skilled enough.

If a sprained ankle isn’t treated properly, it could lead to a permanent disability.

It would be best if you let the army’s Physician take a look, ma’am. That way, we can report back to the Vice General."

Song Meiqin pouted. It seemed she was also worried she might end up as a limping old lady in the future.

So, she went along with the three of them.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan curiously sized up the three Lord Soldiers from the side.

This was the first time Lu Yuan had seen active soldiers since he’d transmigrated.

His first impression was that they were truly worthy of being called professional soldiers.

Even though they had traveled nonstop, spurring their horses on through dust and wind, their clothes and hats were all perfectly neat and straight.

They weren’t like the Travelers from the Zhao Family, whose hats had been knocked askew after just a few hours of galloping alongside Lu Yuan.

Moreover, their posture was ramrod straight, and each wore a Crossing Saber at his waist.

They looked quite fearsome.

Come to think of it, the soldiers here in Qilu were stationed relatively close to Liaodong and Yanjing.

They were often drafted to the front lines to fight the Beast Race.

These three had probably been on a real battlefield and clashed with Beastmen in true combat.

Their bearing was completely different from that of an ordinary person.

After the army Physician examined Song Meiqin’s sprained ankle, he quickly re-bandaged it without doing much else.

It seemed the Physician at Aunt Zhao’s residence was quite reliable after all.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Aunt Zhao immediately spoke up:

"Taixing Mountain isn’t close by. You three Lord Soldiers must be tired from the journey.

We haven’t eaten either. Why don’t you join us for a simple meal and warm up inside?"

The three soldiers looked at Aunt Zhao, bowed courteously, and said,

"Thank you for your trouble, ma’am.

And if you wouldn’t mind, please see that our military horses are well-fed."

The three weren’t concerned about getting a bite to eat themselves; they were just worried their horses couldn’t endure the high-speed gallop back and forth.

Zhao Qiao’er nodded and said,

"Of course."

Then, she looked outside the main hall and called out,

"Li Fu, see to it."

After the old steward outside answered, he immediately took a few men to lead the horses away from the front of the residence.

...

「Around three or four in the afternoon.」

A large table in the main hall of the front courtyard was already laden with dishes.

Lu Yuan hadn’t been very hungry when he first woke up, but after resting for a while, he was now truly famished.

After all, Lu Yuan hadn’t eaten since last night.

On top of that, he had been busy all night. Now that he had recovered his strength, his stomach was really growling.

Right now, Lu Yuan had his head down, slurping and shoveling rice into his mouth.

To an outsider, Lu Yuan’s uncouth behavior would probably seem a bit obnoxious.

He was eating without any manners, like a reincarnated hungry ghost.

But in the eyes of the three women at the table, there was nothing but affection.

’Slurping away like a little piglet, isn’t he?’

Especially when they remembered how Lu Yuan had gone off alone last night to block that ghoul with two hundred years of power.

He had been busy all night and probably hadn’t even had a sip of water.

A wave of heartache washed over them all.

Su Liyan was at his side, placing food on her man’s plate.

On his other side, Aunt Zhao couldn’t help but reach out a delicate hand to pinch Lu Yuan’s cheek, chiding affectionately,

"Honestly, no one’s going to fight you for it. This whole table of food is for you.

Have some of this old duck soup to wash it down. Auntie had someone simmer it for you for several hours."

Lu Yuan mumbled a reply as he continued to eat.

’This is pretty amusing,’ he thought.

’Aunt Zhao really is something else.’

’She spent the whole morning cursing people out, yet still found the time to think about what I should eat when I woke up.’

’The thought of Aunt Zhao taking a break from her tirade just to order someone to make soup for me is just strangely funny.’

Song Meiqin, sitting nearby, wanted to do something as well, but with her sprained ankle and being a seat away, she could only give up on the idea.

Then, Song Meiqin turned to the three somewhat dazed Lord Soldiers beside her and asked,

"Is the problem over at Taixing Mountain very serious?"

The three Lord Soldiers were a bit stunned watching Lu Yuan eat.

He was eating like a reincarnated hungry ghost.

’Is there a famine in Taiping City?’

Song Meiqin’s voice pulled the three of them from their daze, and they quickly replied with respect,

"It’s hard to say. It’s a complicated situation that won’t be resolved anytime soon."

Song Meiqin frowned delicately.

"What exactly happened? I only heard that some Eight-Headed Serpent from Little East Asia was released?"

The three men nodded, then explained the whole story to Song Meiqin from the beginning.

"Yes. That Eight-Headed Serpent is a great evil spirit from Little East Asia.

We heard that in its true form, a single one of its heads is over ten meters tall, and the great evil spirit has eight of them.

Its body is like a small mountain.

It harmed many people over in Little East Asia. In the end, their Celestial Masters worked together to subdue it, but they couldn’t kill it.

They could only seal it in a jar for the time being.

They were out of options, so they decided to bring it with their diplomatic mission when they came to pay tribute to our Celestial Country, hoping to ask our Grand Celestial Masters here for a solution.

But somehow, the jar broke open, and the Eight-Headed Serpent escaped."

As the three Lord Soldiers spoke, even Lu Yuan couldn’t help but slow down his frantic eating to listen with curiosity.

After hearing the explanation, Song Meiqin couldn’t help but frown.

"Something that big, and you can’t find it?"

The three Lord Soldiers shook their heads.

"We can’t. Its true form is currently sealed.

Right now, it’s probably about the size of a large, ordinary python.

But the problem is, we have to find it. Otherwise, once it recovers its power...

It won’t be able to overturn the heavens or anything. After all, any Xingzi we catch is a dead one!"

When they said that last line, all three Lord Soldiers wore expressions of immense pride.

Everyone knew the three Lord Soldiers weren’t just bragging.

The Empire’s army represented the collective Evil Qi and ferocity of the entire Empire.

No Xingzi could stand against the destiny of the Empire.

Unless the Empire itself was on the verge of collapse.

But clearly, the Divine Ling Empire was thriving.

Full steam ahead!

However, the problem remained that if it reappeared, there was no guarantee that the people of some region wouldn’t suffer.

If the reaction was even a beat too slow, by the time the Empire’s army arrived, half a city’s population could already be gone.

So, it still needed to be found now.

Otherwise, it was like a ticking time bomb, and no one could be at ease.

After finishing their explanation, the three Lord Soldiers quickly addressed everyone in the room.

"But there’s no need for anyone to panic.

His Majesty is already aware of this matter and has issued a decree.

This great evil spirit will be hunted down and killed, and the people will be protected from harm.

Troops are already being mobilized from the surrounding provinces."

Everyone nodded slightly but didn’t say anything.

After they finished, the three Lord Soldiers seemed to remember something else. They turned to Lu Yuan, who was still holding his bowl, and clasped their hands in a salute.

"You must be Little Hero Lu, the one who saved the madam.

Our lord is extremely grateful to you for saving his sister and wishes to ask what Little Hero Lu might desire.

If it’s within his power to grant, he will do so without a second thought!"

Lu Yuan put down his bowl and blinked.

In truth, there wasn’t really anything Lu Yuan wanted at the moment.

After all, he had everything he needed.

Still, it would be a shame to turn down a reward from such an important figure.

While Lu Yuan was pondering...

...Song Meiqin, who was beside him, looked at him anxiously and said,

"Go on, say something! Auntie’s brother is very powerful, he can get you anything you want! Don’t be afraid to ask for something big, go for it!"

The three Lord Soldiers at the side glanced at Song Meiqin, a little bewildered.

Huh??

’The madam’s elbow...’

’...is bending outwards, isn’t it??’

’Does she intend to team up with this guy to fleece her own brother??’

’This feels weird...’

Lu Yuan looked at Song Meiqin’s antics and gave a helpless smile, then looked up at the three Lord Soldiers and said,

"Actually, there is one thing.

I have a brother-in-law. He’s seventeen and currently working as a farmer.

I was wondering if you could help him find a proper job?"

As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, Su Liyan, who was beside him, was taken aback.

The three Lord Soldiers were also stunned for a moment before replying,

"Does he wish to join the army?

That is certainly possible. When we return..."

However, before the three Lord Soldiers could finish, Lu Yuan quickly waved his hand dismissively.

"No, no. I’m afraid my brother-in-law’s constitution isn’t quite up to it.

I’m afraid he’d only hold you back if he joined the army.

I was thinking...

Could he perhaps get a post in Taiping City?

For example... maybe get him a position as an Official, patrolling the city every day would be good."

When Lu Yuan finished, the seated Song Meiqin suddenly clicked her tongue.

It was obvious that Song Meiqin was not satisfied with this request. Not satisfied at all!

’Just for that little thing?’

’A trivial matter like that? Auntie could handle that for you without even trying!!’

’You should be asking my brother for something big!!’

’Like big money, or a high-ranking position!’