Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 358 Birds

But Zhao Zhen asked people to pack their luggage and prepare to return to the main world. After hearing this, Liu Hui Niang also prepared some small items to give to Zhao Zhen's parents and family.

Also traveling with them were Lu Fang, Guo Sheng, and Zhu Wu. Zhao Zhen and the others returned to Bailiu Village, taking their catches and other output from the fantasy world.

The news of Zhao Zhen's return naturally alarmed Ji Minghan and Ji Mingdan, who were living in Bailiu Village.

When Zhao Zhen came back, the two were practicing riding and hacking with the three Black Ant sisters outside the village. On the drying field, the five people each held two swords, running back and forth, hacking at the straw men on the field. Occasionally, they would turn around and throw a flying knife.

By the time Zhao Zhen had put the goods he brought back in place, Ji Minghan and four others had already returned on horseback.

When they saw Zhao Zhen, Ji Minghan and Ji Mingdan rushed over to him and said, "Husband, why did you take so long to come back?"

Zhao Zhen said: "There are always changes in the fantasy world. I have been free these few days, so I came back to take a look."

As he spoke, he took out two brocade boxes from his side and handed them to the two of them, saying, "These days, I have obtained some pearls, agates, and ambers of comparable quality in the fantasy world. I made them into jewelry, including jade pendants. I brought four sets here. Each of you four sisters can choose one set."

As he spoke, he took out a slightly larger box from the side and said to the three Black Ants standing behind Ji Minghan and the other two, "There are also some exquisite jewelry made of gold and silver. You three can pick some out too. You can use them in your daily life."

After hearing this, the three sisters Li Yao, Li Lin and Li Ling did not refuse. They responded readily, took the box handed over by Zhao Zhen, and each selected a set of gold and silver jewelry.

Ji Minghan and the other girl also finished looking at the jewelry Zhao Zhen had given them and said, "Husband, shall we go back to the city now?"

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "No hurry, have lunch and rest before going back. I also need to settle the heroes who came with me first."

Following Zhao Zhen's gaze, Ji Minghan and the others saw that there were four men and women standing under the corridor.

"This sister is so beautiful!" Ji Mingdan exclaimed.

When Liu Hui Niang heard this, her face turned red and she quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"My younger sister, Liu Hui Niang, is your new concubine. Nice to meet you two sisters. I guess you two sisters are the Minghan and Mingdan that Sister Cheng mentioned, right?"

Ji Minghan nodded, walked forward, took Liu Huiniang's hand, looked at her carefully, and said, "My husband is so lucky to have found another beauty like my sister."

Zhao Zhen coughed at the side and said, "A Xiu is not only beautiful, but also knows everything about military tactics, battle formations, Qimen Dunjia, Taiyi Liuren and numerology. She is also clever and can make all kinds of tools. She is the famous "Female Zhuge"."

After hearing this, Liu Hui Niang waved her hands and said, "It's not as powerful as you say, sir."

Zhao Zhen called Zhu Wu and the other two again, introduced Ji Minghan, Ji Mingdan and Black Ant to each other, then went to the backyard with Zhu Wu and the other three, took out the imperial edict, stamped it with the seal, prayed, burned a piece of yellow paper, and reported to the heaven and earth. From then on, the four of them left their names in this world.

After everything was done, Tian Lei had arranged the food.

After the meal, Zhao Zhen sent Zhu Wu and the other two to the military camp behind the village and asked them to look after the village for the next few days. Zhao Zhen took Liu Hui Niang, Ji Minghan and others, and went to the county along with the carriage.

After unloading the books, dried apricots and peach preserves, peony bone carvings and other items, Tian Lei returned to Bailiu Village with his own carriage.

In the room, Liu Hui Niang also met with Ji Qingwan, Ji Xuan and others. Ji Qingwan and the other three gave Liu Hui Niang sachets and handkerchiefs, and Liu Hui Niang also gave gifts in return, but this gift was different from the gifts given between ordinary women.

There are four exquisite dressing boxes. The dressing boxes are ordinary, but the locks on them are unusual. This lock is different from ordinary copper locks. It does not require a key. It can be opened by turning the words on the copper hoop to form the correct poem.

A horizontal copper column with five copper hoops on it, on which Chinese characters are engraved. Rotate the copper hoops and form a specific phrase, and the lock will open.

When Jin Cui Lian saw it at first, she thought it was novel and asked Liu Hui Niang to make one for her. She kept it in her room and treasured it very much.

Liu Hui Niang simply made a few more, and Cheng Wan'er and the others also had one each, and paired them with a boxwood dressing box made by a carpenter in the carpenter's workshop, just right for Ji Qingwan and the other three. Ji Qingwan and the other four received this return gift, and listened to Ji Minghan and Ji Mingdan's words praising Liu Hui Niang's intelligence from Zhao Zhen Road, which attracted Ji Qingwan and Ji Xuan's admiration.

Seeing Zhao Zhen enter the hall, Ji Xuan immediately said, "My husband, isn't Hui Niang too smart? She outsmarts all of us."

Zhao Zhen said, "Each of you has your own strengths. Hui Niang is clever, and you are also good at running the family business. Qing Wan coordinates the affairs, while Ming Han and Ming Dan wield swords and guns to intimidate the villains."

Everyone smiled happily after hearing Zhao Zhen's praise.

Zhao Zhen handed the list in his hand to Ji Xuan and said, "Look, there's another business coming."

Ji Xuan took the list and took a look. Except for the dried apricots and peach preserves, all other items were in great demand. She said, "Husband, everything else is fine. Only these dried apricots and peach preserves cannot be sold now. They should be kept until winter."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "Of course I know that. Nowadays, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and delicious, so naturally no one wants to eat them. When winter comes, these things will become in short supply."

As he spoke, Zhao Zhen placed the three guiding objects in his hand, the Jiuxiao Huanpei Qin, the Gaowang Sutra, and the Qimin Yaoshu - Raising Geese and Ducks, on the table. He said, "I have acquired a few new guiding objects recently. You can take a look at them. They may be useful to you."

As he spoke, Zhao Zhen explained the functions of the three guiding objects. Ji Xuan immediately picked out the Jiuxiao Huanpei Qin and said, "My husband, I want this. The profession of a qin player and a dancer is a perfect match."

Zhao Zhen said, "Okay, you can use it for the next two days. I will take it back later. I will also use it to train a few musicians in the fantasy world. I can also put it in restaurants and teahouses to attract business."

Zhao Zhen looked at Ji Qingwan, who was holding the "Essential Techniques for the People of Qi: Raising Geese and Ducks" and the "King Gao Sutra", and asked jokingly, "Madam, are you going to abandon me and become a nun?"

Ji Qingwan said, "My husband, I haven't seen through the world yet. You should take this "Gao Wang Jing" back with you. After all, most of those who work as monks and Taoists go directly to the border. I'm afraid there are some sayings in it. Unfortunately, I don't know the reason for this matter, and it's not easy to find out. I am somewhat interested in this book "Qimin Yaoshu·Raising Geese and Ducks". Although I can't work as a goose guest and impart some experience, it's just right to raise a pair of big geese and put them in my fantasy world, so that they can be companions."

Zhao Zhen listened, patted his head and said, "Hey, Madam, please wait a moment."

Having said that, he turned and walked out. After a while, Zhao Zhen came in carrying two bird cages covered with silk.

After uncovering the silk, Zhao Zhen pointed at the bird cage and said, "Madam, these are the Alexander parrots and mynah birds I selected last time. I have taught them to speak. I will teach them slowly in the future, and more and more of them will be able to speak."

Then Zhao Zhen said to the two pairs of birds in the cage: "Hello!"

A mynah bird tilted its head and said, "Hello!"

This sound seemed to turn on a switch, and the two words "Hello!" rang out one after another.

Ji Qingwan and the other three gathered around him after hearing this. "Husband, what else do you have to say?"

The first bird that started to imitate suddenly said, "Husband!"

Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, and said, "Originally, we only taught them to say 'hello'. After they start speaking, it will be easy for them to learn other words, so the bird breeder must personally train them. You should also give them names, so that you can get close to them in the future."

Ji Qingwan and the other three were chattering about naming the bird. Zhao Zhen looked at the mynah bird in surprise, as it kept uttering the words "husband" and "hello" from its mouth.

After some discussion, the four birds were given their own names. The smartest bird was named Congcong, and the paired bird was named Benben.

There are two Alexandrian parrots, the female one is called Lingling and the male one is called Dangdang.

Zhao Zhen picked up the cover and put it back on the cage. He told the four people some of the knowledge he had learned from Zhao Shiqilang. Ji Qingwan and the other three also took notes carefully, fearing that the bird would be corrupted and dirty.

(End of this chapter)