Maoshan World: The young marshal starts!

Chapter 251 Finally Returning to Eastern Guangdong
After leaving Ping'an Town.

Guan Shaoqing returned to Bai Rourou's place for another night, and then did not linger there any longer, continuing his journey south to Guangdong to fight demons.

During this time, Guan Shaoqing visited his martial uncle Yi Mei and the exorcist in Yunlong Town and Jiuquan Town.

After the visit, they continued south to vanquish the demon.

More than a month has passed in this way without anyone noticing.

It's early summer in June.

At this moment, Guan Shaoqing's figure slowly appeared in the clouds outside the provincial capital of Guangdong.

"Finally back."

Standing atop the clouds.

His gaze fell upon the familiar provincial capital of eastern Guangdong.

A smile appeared on Guan Shaoqing's face, as if he were returning home after a long absence.

However, let's do a closer look.

Guan Shaoqing's trip to the capital and back was quite long. He set off from the provincial capital of Guangdong in early February and it is now June. All in all, the round trip took about four months.

"I wonder how things are at home. Have Xiuzhu and the others arrived yet?"

With these thoughts in mind.

Guan Shaoqing did not linger in the air, but flew directly towards the Young Marshal's Mansion in the city, and then landed on the street in front of the mansion.

"Young Marshal!"

"The young marshal is back!"

"Greetings, Young Marshal!"

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When the guards at the gate saw that it was Guan Shaoqing returning, they immediately bowed with delight. Several servants at the gate, after bowing, hurriedly ran into the mansion to report the news.

"How has the situation been in the provincial capital these days? Has anything important happened?"

Guan Shaoqing smiled and nodded slightly before asking.

"Reporting to the young marshal, since you led the army to a great victory over the four-nation coalition, everything in the provincial capital and the province has been peaceful and stable."

The guard immediately answered loudly.

His face beamed with undisguised pride as he spoke.

Since the beginning of the year, when Guan Shaoqing led the Guangdong East Navy to a great victory over the combined forces of Japan, Russia, Britain, France and Spain, Guangdong East's reputation has been thoroughly established.

And two months ago.

Guan Shaoqing lived up to his word and single-handedly stormed into the capital, taking the life of Prince Su, the regent of the Qing Dynasty, leaving the entire Qing court helpless.

Faced with Guan Shaoqing's terrifying record.

In today's world, which country or power would dare to underestimate or easily offend us?

Yes.

Even the soldiers and guards under Guan Shaoqing's command felt a sense of pride.

"That's good."

Upon hearing this, Guan Shaoqing couldn't help but smile and nod.

"Have Master Yan, Master Sun, and Master Huo returned?"

"Reporting to the young marshal, Master Yan, Master Sun, and Master Huo returned a week ago."

The guard immediately informed Guan Shaoqing that Yan Zhendong, Sun Lutang, and Huo Yuanjia had all returned to eastern Guangdong a week ago.

After learning about the situation, Guan Shaoqing also entered the Marshal's Mansion.

At this moment, a series of footsteps came quickly from the direction of the corridor inside the Young Marshal's Mansion. As the footsteps approached, the figures of Ren Tingting, Ren Zhuzhu, Mi Nianying, Annie, Yu Ji, and the six women, including Aunt Thirteen, also came out.

"cousin!"

"Husband!"

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After nearly four months apart, the six women couldn't help but show their surprise and excitement upon seeing Guan Shaoqing finally return.

Upon seeing the six women, Guan Shaoqing couldn't help but smile gently. He then stepped forward and embraced each of them.

However, Guan Shaoqing's hugs were very light and careful, especially around the six women's stomachs.

With about four months having passed, all six women were now six months pregnant, their bellies were quite large, and they would be due to give birth in about three or four months.

"Let me see if the little ones are behaving well in my belly."

Guan Shaoqing smiled and then gently touched the stomachs of each of the six women, listening for a while.

Seeing Guan Shaoqing's actions, the six women couldn't help but show loving smiles, revealing a maternal glow they hadn't shown before.

He then spent some time with the six women in the mansion, and looked at the baby in her womb for a while.

"Oh, right, husband, Xiuzhu arrived a week ago. Why don't you go and see her later?" Ren Tingting suddenly said, as if she had remembered something.

"You two already know each other?"

Guan Shaoqing looked at the six women in surprise upon hearing this. He hadn't expected that the six women already knew Bai Xiuzhu. He had been considering how to introduce them to each other.

"Yes, Xiuzhu came to see us the day after she arrived in Guangdong. She brought a lot of gifts, and she has been coming to see us almost every morning these past few days."

Ren Tingting nodded.

However, Bai Xiuzhu came to the Marshal's Mansion to see the Sixth Girl the day after she arrived in Guangdong. She has come almost every morning for the past few days, and she has gotten along very well with the Sixth Girl.

The six women already knew about Guan Shaoqing and Bai Xiuzhu's relationship, and they didn't feel too much resistance. This was mainly because Bai Xiuzhu was very sensible. As soon as she arrived in Guangdong, she took the initiative to come and see them and clearly understood her place. She would greet each of them warmly as "sister".

The six girls naturally wouldn't object to their sensible younger sister.

Guan Shaoqing was also pleased to hear this, as it meant he wouldn't have to worry about the seven women getting along.

However, Guan Shaoqing guessed that Bai Xiuzhu's attitude was probably influenced by her brother and sister-in-law.

Guan Shaoqing's judgment was indeed correct. The reason why Bai Xiuzhu visited the six women at the Marshal's Mansion on the second day after arriving in Guangdong and adopted such a humble attitude was indeed due to the guidance of her brother Bai Xiongqi and sister-in-law Pan Yun.

After all, it's perfectly normal for Guan Shaoqing to have three wives and four concubines given his current status. Bai Xiuzhu is a newcomer, so she naturally needs to maintain a humble attitude and build good relationships. Otherwise, if she gets into a conflict with Ren Tingting and the other women, Bai Xiuzhu's life might not be easy even if she marries Guan Shaoqing.

Moreover, Bai Xiongqi is a person who is eager to improve himself. He is counting on following Guan Shaoqing to make great progress after arriving in Guangdong.

“During this time, Xiuzhu has been constantly talking about her husband.”

Aunt Thirteen said with a smile.

"Well, I'll go see my father first, and then I'll go see Xiuzhu."

Guan Shaoqing saw that the six women's attitude towards Bai Xiuzhu was indeed quite good and not just a pretense, so he immediately smiled and nodded.

He then spent half an hour with the six women in the mansion.

Guan Shaoqing then went out to the Governor's Mansion.

This trip to the capital lasted four months, and now that I'm finally back, I naturally have to go and report to my father.
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"came back."

Governor's Palace.

Guan Zongtang looked at Guan Shaoqing with a smile, followed by Wu San.

"Dad, Uncle Wu."

Guan Shaoqing also smiled and called out to the two of them.

"I heard you brought back a stunning beauty this time?"

Guan Zongtang continued with a smile.

"Dad, you know?"

"What, you're planning to keep your mistress a secret from me?"

"How could that be, Dad? Her name is Bai Xiuzhu. We met by chance last year when I returned from receiving my ordination from my sect. I never expected to run into her again in the capital."

Guan Shaoqing then recounted Bai Xiuzhu's situation, including that of her brother and sister-in-law.

"Well, since you like her, then find a time to marry her. You can arrange things for her brother yourself, as long as he has the ability. As for ambition, how many people in the world don't have it?"

After hearing the situation, Guan Zongtang immediately nodded.

"That's what I think too, but I don't know much about marriage, so Dad, please have someone arrange a time for me."

"Alright, I'll take care of that."

After we finished discussing Bai Xiuzhu's matter.

The father and son then started talking about the Qing Dynasty.

"Are the Manchus secretly raising zombies?"

"Yes, and I estimate they're raising quite a few. There are already quite a few flying corpses alone, not to mention the zombies below that level. I'm not sure how many zombies the Qing are raising, and I was worried about getting bogged down, which is why I didn't linger after taking Prince Su's life."

“Your idea is correct. A son of a wealthy family should not sit under a dangerous roof. You are now the future of my Guan family and the backbone of the entire Guangdong region. You absolutely cannot be allowed to get into trouble. There is no need to take risks if you are not sure. The Manchus are a bunch of skeletons in their graves. They are not worth your risk.”

"But what are your plans regarding the zombies?"

"I plan to discuss this matter with my master and report it to our sect. My main concern is that the Manchus are still secretly raising drought demons. If they really do raise drought demons, that would be a real threat. Otherwise, with my current strength, I have nothing to worry about."

"Well, you can handle this matter as you see fit. Anyway, your old man is ready to enjoy his retirement now. You can decide whatever you want. If the Guan family or Guangdong needs anything, just mobilize them directly."

Upon hearing this, Guan Shaoqing was both amused and exasperated, especially upon seeing Guan Zongtang's noticeably heavier figure.

“Dad, people say that an old horse in its stall still aspires to gallop a thousand miles, but you’re only in your forties and you’re already thinking about retirement. Don’t you want to work hard and strive for more?”

"Isn't retirement good? Retire early and enjoy life sooner. It'll be perfect that I'll have time to take care of my grandchildren after Tingting and the others give birth."

"As for working hard, why should I work hard when you're here? Your son is so outstanding, shouldn't I, as his father, be able to enjoy life?"

Guan Zongtang said with an air of self-righteousness.

Wu San, who was standing nearby, and the servants and guards around him couldn't help but suppress their laughter upon hearing this.

Guan Shaoqing was also speechless.

(End of this chapter)