Rebirth of the Three Kingdoms: Da Qiao doesn't want to be a widow anymore

Chapter 258 Thunder on the Ground
Inside the Shangyu County Post Station.

Apart from that face that made people forget their worries and was as gentle as water, only the pair of eyes were left under the flash of lightning. Wu Fan realized that these eyes did not look like the eyes that should be on this face at all. They were full of determination and unstoppable sharpness, as if a sharp sword emitted a terrifying cold light in the dim night.

There was always a faint smile on her lips, which made people feel close to her and let go of all their guard, but the smile in her eyes did not reach her bottom, and was filled with distance and scrutiny.

After a loud bang in the sky, heavy rain poured down, hitting the ground and rocks heavily, like dense drum beats, beating Wu Fan's heart hard.

Sun Deng was frightened by the thunder and cried and hid in Qiao Wei's arms for comfort. Qiao Wei comforted Sun Deng in a low voice, stroking Sun Deng's back again and again, giving her all the comfort.

Xu Yaoniang was also startled. She patted her chest and kept muttering something, "This thunder is really scary. How come the weather suddenly changed when everything was fine?"

Qiao Wei looked out the window with a half-smile on his face, "Yeah, the weather changes so fast. I wonder if it will be smooth sailing or sudden changes in weather after this period is over?"

Wu Fan bowed his head and said, "The laws of nature are constant, but worldly affairs are changeable."

"Things in the world are ever-changing, but the essence remains the same." Qiao Wei seemed to have thought of something. "Sir, you are good at calendar science. Why don't you try to deduce for me? Is it possible for what I want to achieve?"

Wu Fan did not dare to disobey, and took out several wooden sticks of different lengths from the cloth bag on his waist. Qiao Wei did not understand what this meant, but people of alchemy often have their own ways and methods that they cannot tell outsiders, so Qiao Wei was too lazy to ask.

After a while, there was a thunderclap, and You Yu hurriedly ran in from outside, stood at the doorstep and bowed, with rainwater still dripping from his body, which he had not yet wrung out. "Madam, General He sent someone to report that the official road was blocked by mountain torrents, and many pedestrians and carriages on the official road were killed or injured. I'm afraid it will take a few days to leave Shangyu."

Qiao Wei hummed to indicate that he already knew. "Go downstairs and change your clothes first. Youling, have someone make some ginger tea for Youling. It's easy to catch a cold if you're out in the wind and rain."

You Ling hurried to make arrangements. Qiao Wei suddenly thought of something and called him back, "Cook more. Send some to the guards. Since we can't leave, just stay here for a few days."

Xu Yao Niang also whispered, "I didn't expect that what Mr. Wu said was actually true. Fortunately, we didn't go out." Her tone was full of fear.

I was lucky enough to have saved my life. If I had taken the official road, I don’t know if I would have been on the list of casualties.

"Sir, I think your predictions are accurate. I wonder if the thing I asked for has come to fruition?"

Wu Fan stopped what he was doing and gave eight words, "Win in danger, fortune and disaster go hand in hand."

Xu Yao Niang didn't understand this time. She frowned and muttered softly, "What does this mean?"

Good fortune and misfortune are interdependent. Isn't there anything in this world that is not interdependent? It sounds like these words can be used anywhere, and there is nothing special about them.

"Thank you for your advice, sir." Qiao Wei nodded politely. "Sir, your calculation skills are so exquisite. I wonder if you have ever calculated anything for me?"

Wu Fan lowered his head. "The way of yin and yang is to follow nature's course."

"Sir, what you said makes sense. Today I believed your words. It is also my chance. I would like to thank you for saving my group's lives." Qiao Wei continued, "In fact, with your ability, it is a pity that you have to be relegated to a stable. In this huge Wu County, there are so many officials who have been recommended, but no one recommended you?"

Wu Fan showed an embarrassed expression on his face. "To be honest, Madam, I was recommended by the magistrate of Shangyu County as a man of virtue. I went to Chang'an with my good friend in the county. However, the country changed suddenly, and my good friend fell seriously ill on the way, so I was not hired in the end. I have been in Chang'an for many years, and I really miss my family and brothers, so I returned to my hometown. However, after wasting a few years, I have lost my ambition. Although serving horses in the stable is not glorious, I am happy and comfortable."

Qiao Wei nodded slightly, with a hint of regret in his tone, "The world is in turmoil, and so many talented people have to be drowned in this long river. But are you really willing to accept this, sir?"

"It's time and fate!" Wu Fan had a bitter smile on his face. "If time and fate were in my hands, I wouldn't have to regret it for the rest of my life!"

"It's the time and the fate." Qiao Wei pondered over this sentence, which was filled with so much helplessness and sadness!

Confucius, who could express such emotion, had also experienced many setbacks and powerlessness in the world. But there is another half sentence behind this sentence, which is "Do your best and leave the rest to fate."

If a person succumbs to fate without trying his best to fight and resist it, how can he talk about fate?

"Since you are an expert in calendar science, you know that climate and geography can change all the time, not to mention human destiny." Qiao Wei smiled and refilled his second cup of tea. "I have heard a saying, which may not be appropriate at this time, but you can listen to it, 'There are no roads in this world, but when more people walk on it, it becomes a road.'

There is no way to Chang'an, but there may be a way to Jiangdong. Even if there is no way, do you dare to find a way?"

Wu Fan was shocked. His friend told him that an important person would pass by the post station. If he wanted to become an official, he might as well give it a try.

It's not that Wu Fan had not thought about this idea.

But, I still feel a little unwilling in my heart.

It sounds dishonorable to go through a woman's connections, even though he knows in his heart that she is not an ordinary woman.

"Madam, you think too highly of me. I'm afraid I don't have the ability to do that." Wu Fan frowned tightly. If it weren't for his friend's entrustment, he would have turned around and left long ago.

Or if the noble person in front of him was not a woman, perhaps he would be able to make up his mind to follow her as a subject for half his life.

But this might be his only chance in life.

Dignity is still madly pulling and tangled in itself.

"Skills are mostly acquired through practice. There are many people in the world who are talented in both business and finance, but if they don't meet a mentor, their lives will be wasted." Qiao Wei has already thrown out his last olive branch. "In a few days, I will leave here and head south. If you are willing to work hard, maybe we can go together and see if the road ahead is smooth."

Qiao Wei also saw Wu Fan's hesitation and was unwilling to force him. She hoped that everyone would cooperate out of mutual consent.

She had said all the good and bad things she could think of. If Wu Fan still didn't want to be employed by the Sun family, she could only sigh that it was not going to happen.

Wu Fan stood up and knelt in front of Qiao Wei, "Thank you, ma'am. I will consider it carefully."