Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Chapter 548 I don’t know

Assuming that there really is a secret elixir of longevity in Zhao Tuo's tomb, then over the past few hundred years, the Liu family has been childless and has to adopt a son from their grandson to inherit the family line. Why didn't they go to Lingnan to get the thing themselves?

After having wasted his life to such an extent that he was plotted against by others, Cui Bianxu took him away as a bargaining chip. Is there anyone who doesn't want to live too long?

Isn’t it said that no one in the Liu family lives long?

How old is Liu Manqiang this year?

Sixty-two, right?

According to the average age of death of the Liu family, most of them are around 65 years old, and the end is approaching.

But when she saw Liu Manqiang yesterday, the old lady was still in good health.

What does this mean?

If you have any questions, just ask them openly. The worst that can happen is that you will be scolded and kicked out. Jiang Shangxian has this courage because of his second son who is still holding on to his love number card and waiting to be reincarnated.

Liu Manqiang's yard was quiet and no one knew what was going on.

Zhao Yue had clearly arranged a lot of maids for her, but the only one who served her closely was Zheng Qiuyi.

The maids in her yard were only sent away after cleaning every day. The yard was empty except for a little girl who was dozing off in the corner of the wall at the gate with her chin propped up. Even Jiang Shangxian walking past her did not wake her up.

"Madam, why are you here at this time?" Zheng Qiuyi came out of the house and closed the door when he turned around. Then he saluted Jiang Shangxian with a smile.

Jiang Shangxian's eyes twitched, pretending not to notice her little action. "Grandma Zheng, I've thought of something. I wonder what Grandma is busy with right now? Is she free?"

"Madam, please wait a moment. I will go and report to the old lady." Zheng Qiuyi did not answer her question and turned back into the house.

She moved very carefully, as if there was something shameful inside. She opened the door just wide enough for her to enter, and after she entered, she immediately closed the door again.

Thinking of Liu Manqiang's last expression the day before, Jiang Shangxian became more and more uneasy.

I hope my handsome boy won’t encounter any troubles during his trip to Lingnan.

Zheng Qiuyi said to wait a moment, and he really waited for a moment. Jiang Shangxian even took two short horse stances at the door before the door was reopened.

This time, there was no opening like before. Zheng Qiuyi smiled and said, "My dear lady, thank you for waiting for a long time. The old lady was a little tired just now, and my son just got up."

Once people get older, it becomes difficult to sleep well at night. Most middle-aged and elderly people need to rely on calming soup to fall asleep at night.

Therefore, many elderly people like to sleep in fragmented time, such as taking a nap after taking a few steps after lunch.

But at this time, I haven't had lunch yet, so isn't it a bit strange to sleep?

Jiang Shangxian thought so in his heart, and there was a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Unfortunately, Zheng Qiuyi did not give any explanation for this.

Liu Manqiang is the elder, and it has always been the elders who question the younger ones, and no younger ones dare to question the elders in return. She is someone close to Liu Manqiang, and although she is a servant, the younger ones have to respect her.

Jiang Shangxian also knew this, so he had to suppress the doubts in his heart and walk inside.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped into the room and before she could ask why it was so dark inside, she noticed the door behind her was closed again.

Zheng Qiuyi did not come in with them.

As the door was closed, the light in the room disappeared instantly, and it suddenly went from daytime to darkness. Jiang Shangxian saw nothing but darkness in front of his eyes, and there were many flashing lines swaying around.

"What are you still standing there for? Come here." Liu Manqiang's voice, slightly tired, sounded in the darkness.

Jiang Shangxian looked in the direction of the sound and took a few steps before she got used to the darkness. She sniffed slightly and smelled a strange smell, but she didn't know what kind of spice or medicinal herb it was?

There was also a smell of blood mixed in it.

Sometimes I really feel distressed that I am a poor student.

"Grandma, why are all the windows covered?" The room was so dark that she could only vaguely see the outlines of things and walked very slowly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a bunch of yellow light suddenly lit up.

It was sometimes bright and sometimes dark, and she felt that her eyes could not bear it. Fortunately, this little light was enough for her to see Liu Manqiang clearly.

Who knew that when she saw this, she couldn't help but exclaimed: "Grandma, what's wrong with you..."

He was fine when I saw him this morning, how come he seems to have aged several years suddenly?

Liu Manqiang was clearly quite exhausted. She was only wearing a midriff-baring shirt, with beads of sweat on her forehead and a few strands of hair. She supported herself on the edge of the table and slowly sat down, her breathing appearing extremely labored. "He's not dead, why are you so startled? Sit down."

"Yes." Jiang Shangxian sat down opposite her, looking at her expression. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a basin on a low table not far away, which seemed to have water in it.

Completely confused about the situation, she could only keep sniffing, just like someone looking for bones.

Liu Manqiang closed her eyes in disgust: "What's the matter with you coming here at this time?"

When it was mentioned, Jiang Shangxian restrained himself for a moment and said seriously, "Grandmother, there is something I don't understand. I hope you can enlighten me."

"Stop being so formal and just say what you want to say." Perhaps because she was not feeling well, Liu Manqiang's patience was not very high.

Jiang Shangxian vaguely saw some light powder marks on her teeth, as if it was... blood?

This discovery nearly made her scream, but she quickly suppressed the sound that was about to come out between her teeth. She managed to calm herself down, a hint of panic in her eyes, and her words were a little absent-minded. Her eyes kept unconsciously glancing at Liu Manqiang's mouth. "Excuse me, grandmother, is there really a secret elixir of longevity in the tomb of the King of Nanyue?"

"I don't know." Liu Manqiang answered lightly.

you do not know!!???

Jiang Shangxian couldn't remain calm anymore: "If Jiulang can't find the secret medicine this time..."

The Cui family's separation deed has conditions. All fixed assets and most valuable things are still in the Cui family. If the secret medicine cannot be found, the separation deed will be invalid.

Liu Manqiang didn't react at all, saying indifferently, "I've never been to Lingnan Road. Since our ancestors left Nanyue, no one from our Liu family has ever returned. The Nanyue royal family has never revealed any secret elixir of longevity. It's always been speculation by outsiders."

"If not, according to what my grandmother said the day before yesterday, Lingnan Road is so dangerous... No, we have to send someone to find him quickly..." Jiang Shangxian clenched his palms, and quickly went through the remaining guards in the mansion in his mind, trying to find a strong man with high fighting skills, honesty and reliability, and eight-pack abs to go to Lingnan Road to call his handsome boy back home for dinner.

"I said I don't know."