Card: I Rebuild Five Thousand Years of Chinese Civilization in Another World

Chapter 46 General? Marquis?
His sixth sense told him that he absolutely couldn't let these people know that the cards they were talking about were made by his cousin.

Xie Huai'an tensed up for a moment and accidentally made a little noise.

Someone inside shouted, "Who's eavesdropping outside?"

Tie Shanhe quickly emerged from the study, and upon seeing Xie Huai'an, he immediately dragged Xie Huai'an into the study.

Knowing that he had been exposed and could not escape from the county government, Xie Huai'an did not resist and let Tie Shanhe escort him into the study.

Besides the county magistrate, there was another person in the study. This person exuded an air of nobility, and it was clear at a glance that he was of extraordinary status.

"Who are you? Why are you eavesdropping outside?" Ming Zihui asked coldly.

Xie Huai'an was terrified. He knelt on the ground and said to Yan Hongxue and Ming Zihui, "My lords, I did not mean to eavesdrop."

"When I passed by the study, I heard the people inside mentioning my cousin, so I couldn't help but stop and eavesdrop on some information."

Ming Zihui raised an eyebrow; this guy was quite honest.

Tie Shanhe asked in surprise, "Are you Xie Yuwei's cousin?"

Xie Huai'an lay prostrate on the ground and answered sincerely, "Yes! Xie Yuwei and Xie Yuchen are my cousins. I know where they got the cards from."

Yan Hongxue raised an eyebrow and asked, "Oh? Where did you come from?"

Jie Huai'an said, "It's Qi Pawnshop in town. The owner of Qi Pawnshop is a close friend of my uncle."

His tone was somewhat obsequious to Yan Hongxue.

Yan Hongxue and Ming Zihui exchanged a glance. Could a peculiar pawnshop in Zhoushan Town really produce so many novel cards?
The two had been trying to find out the origin of the Black Mamba Snake Card, and after hearing what Tie Shanhe and Xie Huai'an said today, they decided to go to Qi Pawnshop.

"Zihui, let's go and have a look at this Qi Pawnshop!" Yan Hongxue stood up and said.

Ming Zihui and Tie Shanhe were very interested in these cards, and they planned to go to Qi Pawnshop to find out more.

Xie Huai'an only breathed a sigh of relief after watching them leave the county government office.

Hopefully, the owner of Qi Pawnshop can help my cousin conceal the origin of the cards.

Xie Huai'an quickly finished his work at the county government office, greeted his superior, and then went to the town to look for Xie Yuwei.

My father had mentioned before that his younger cousins ​​would be escorting them to town this time.

It's still early before they have to return to the village, so they're probably still in town.

Sure enough, he found Xie Yuwei and her two siblings in Li Niangzi's general store.

He was a little nervous when he saw Xie Yuwei.

Jie Yuwei was surprised to run into her eldest cousin here. Seeing the urgency in his eyes, she asked him with concern:
"Big cousin, what happened? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Xie Huai'an leaned in and whispered something in Xie Yuwei's ear.

Xie Yuwei understood; Tie Shanhe had indeed revealed her and her brother's existence.

It seems that, compared to the county government, Tie Shanhe was more inclined to be loyal to the county government.

This is only natural, and Xie Yuwei does not resent Tie Shanhe's actions.

"Don't worry, cousin, Uncle Huang will help me," Xie Yuwei said to Xie Huai'an.

Seeing that she was not flustered, Xie Huai'an never mentioned the matter again.

He concealed Xie Yuwei's identity, and Xie Yuwei remembered his kindness.

Qi Pawnshop:
Not long after Manager Huang saw Xie Yuwei off, the county magistrate arrived at the shop with Ming Zihui and Tie Shanhe.

When Ming Zihui saw Manager Huang, he was stunned. How could he be a manager in this remote mountain village?
Manager Huang was also surprised to see Ming Zihui. The world is so big, yet they actually met in this small town of Zhoushan.

"General!" Manager Huang clasped his hands in a salute to Ming Zihui.

He was the youngest and most promising general in the Spirit Kingdom, possessing peak Saint-level strength. He guarded the Heavenly Fortress for ten years, making great contributions to the human race and earning the title of God of War of the Spirit Kingdom. It is said that his Qi Sea was damaged, and he was recuperating in the Spirit Capital.

He never expected to meet him here.

Tie Shanhe was taken aback when he heard Manager Huang address Ming Zihui.

This young master Ming, who has always lived in the county government office, is actually a general?
Yan Hongxue was also surprised that Manager Huang knew his close friend. He raised an eyebrow in surprise. This Manager Huang's identity was not simple!

What Ming Zihui said next gave him a feeling of seeing a ghost.

"Marquis Weiyuan!" Ming Zihui greeted Manager Huang.

Tie Shanhe and Yan Hongxue both looked at Manager Huang in surprise. Was he Marquis Weiyuan?
Yan Hongxue found it unbelievable that the Marquis of Weiyuan, who was said to only love freedom and doing business, was actually staying in his Zhoushan town as a small shopkeeper.

No wonder he has so many unusual cards.

Manager Huang's original name was Huang Yongqing, and he was personally appointed Marquis of Weiyuan by the Emperor.

He disliked family feuds, so he always stayed away from the court and traveled around.

"May I ask what brings you all to my Qi Pawnshop?" Manager Huang asked curiously.

Ming Zihui was a little reserved and couldn't bring himself to say it.

Yan Hongxue asked bluntly, "Did the cards in the hands of Xie Yuwei and Xie Yuchen of Nanwen Village come from you?"

Manager Huang was slightly taken aback, not expecting them to notice Xie Yuwei's presence.

From what they said, they didn't know that Vera was the card maker.

“That’s right, my Card Hall has recently acquired some new cards. Are you interested in the new cards as well?” Manager Huang asked frankly.

Yan Hongxue asked curiously, "What kind of new cards are there? Could you show them to us, Lord Marquis?"

Manager Huang took out several of each of Xie Yuwei's new cards for them to see.

"What kind of cards are these?" Yan Hongxue curiously activated the cards, feeling the information on them, and he was quite fond of them.

"I never imagined cards could be made like this, it's a pity there aren't any high-level cards!"

Yan Hongxue is a senior card spirit master, and these primary and intermediate cards are of little use to him.

Manager Huang calmly said, "We will gradually release advanced cards in the future. If Magistrate Yan is interested in our cards, he can follow our Card Spirit Hall."

"Are there really premium cards?" Yan Hongxue asked in surprise.

Manager Huang nodded; it was only a matter of time before Sister Wei created high-level cards.

After listening to their conversation for a while, Ming Zihui finally asked the question he was most concerned about: "My lord, would you be so kind as to introduce me to this card maker?"

Manager Huang revealed an expression that said, "I knew it," because they had come for Sister Wei.

"I'm sorry, this is the Supreme Card Maker of my Card Spirit Hall. I will not reveal her information to anyone, not even you, General."

Ming Zihui and the other two were somewhat surprised.

Then, considering the scarcity of card makers in the Spirit Kingdom, Ming Zihui and Yan Hongxue could understand Manager Huang's actions.

Every talented card maker is protected by a powerful family or force.

“We were presumptuous!” Ming Zihui said to Manager Huang.

Manager Huang didn't mind their investigation into the cards' origins. He said to the three of them, "Are you three interested in these cards? Would you like to buy them? I can give you a discount."

Happy National Day to everyone!

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