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For some reason, the Monkey King, who arrived with the night, was unafraid of the sword-wielder standing opposite him. Even more puzzling was that Luzi simply stood still, watching this fearless Monkey King who had come to reclaim Monkey Kid.
If this Monkey King were human, would he dare to risk his life to come and take someone away?
As a thought slowly rose in his heart, Luzi sighed lightly. He turned to Xiao Yu'er behind him and said, "The parent has come all this way to take their child back; don't you think we should return them?"
Before he finished speaking, a sigh came from behind him.
Xiao Yu'er made a face at Monkey King, signaling not to be nervous, then stepped out from behind Luzi. She gently cradled Little Monkey in her arms and slowly walked over, squatting down to hand the child to the half-human tall Monkey King. Lowering her head to wipe away her tears, she softly advised Little Monkey, "You must hold onto your mother tightly from now on; not everyone is lucky enough to meet good people."
Mother!
Upon hearing that word, Luzi felt as if his heart had been pierced by a sharp sword. Clenching his fists tightly, he took a deep breath to control his emotions. When he saw another Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey jump down outside, he realized that it was Monkey Kid's mother arriving. He turned around and picked up a bundle filled with buns, handing it to Xiao Yu'er, signaling her to give it to the Monkey King, who was covering for Little Monkey as they left.
Long after the Monkey King had departed, the two kindred spirits held hands and gazed at the door without leaving. Was it a sense of melancholy? It would always touch the softest part of someone's heart unexpectedly.
After following Wang Jian out of the mountains years ago, Xiao Yu'er officially joined the ranks of the Qin State. To ensure that her background was not overly complicated, Sun Thirteen had secretly sent someone to investigate her origins according to old traditions.
As it turned out, just as Sun Thirteen had shouted at Luzi regarding Chuchu, Xiao Yu'er's background was extremely clean. Although she had interacted with people from several Feudal States, it was solely for healing and saving lives without any other motives.
According to regulations, only those with clean backgrounds did not require repeated investigations. As long as those responsible for the investigation raised no objections, Luzi did not inquire further. For someone like Luzi, who managed thousands of people, knowing this much was sufficient. If he were to personally oversee every detail meticulously, then there would be no need for him to do anything else!
However, due to the unusual nature of this situation, Luzi made an exception and asked Xiao Yu'er if there were any other relatives in her family.
Sun Thirteen naturally understood Luzi's principles of handling matters, so he did not mention Xiao Yu'er's identity too much. At this moment, hearing Big Shopkeeper's probing questions, he stammered for a long time without revealing the truth. It was only after Luzi's repeated inquiries that he finally disclosed the reality.
It turned out that Xiao Yu'er's background was quite tragic. During a war between Feudal States, her parents and the people in her village all went missing. When a few companions returned from fishing by the river, they found that the home they had left in the morning was now nothing but ruins and burning houses...
Since then, the whereabouts of Xiao Yu'er's parents and most of the villagers became a mystery. Even as villagers who had been hiding in the mountains gradually returned, the fate of those who went missing remained unresolved.
As for whether Xiao Yu'er's exceptional medical skills were inherited or learned from a master, it was hard to say. After all, some secrets cannot be confirmed just by asking. Rumors without relevant evidence naturally cannot be taken seriously.
Since Luzi learned about Xiao Yu'er's background, he realized they shared similar experiences and understood that this loss would forever leave a scar on Xiao Yu'er. From that point on, he became particularly careful in protecting her. To him, Xiao Yu'er was himself, and he was her. What their parents had not been able to provide, he would learn to make up for.
Only those who understand loss can truly grasp what it means to cherish. This saying is indeed heavy! When one does not understand, they often think they do; only after losing something do they realize they knew nothing at all.
It is no wonder that Luzi felt deeply for Xiao Yu'er; after all, among many Qin People around him, few shared his background. Meng Wu, Wang Jian, Sun Thirteen, Li Xin, and the recently joined Feng Quji could all return home to see their parents.
Perhaps because of this reason, Luzi did not pay much attention to marrying and having children. In his view, as long as there were conflicts in the world, inhumane killings would never cease. Rather than leaving descendants to experience the darkness of life, it would be better not to have such ties.
"Alas! Looking at this vast world and its myriad beings, living is even less substantial than how the monkey family lives!"
Luzi first broke the silence and then took Xiao Yu'er's delicate hand as they stepped out of the Main Tent. A full moon rose in the sky, casting cool moonlight over the mountaintop and gently swaying treetops covered in a layer of light.
At some point, the fierce wind that had been raging everywhere had completely calmed down. A gentle night breeze brushed against their faces, warming every once-lost heart. The earth was quiet and peaceful in such a natural way; even the occasional chirping of insects became melodious.
Tonight is truly beautiful!
"Sir!"
With a shout from behind, the two people who were admiring the moon were abruptly brought back to reality. The brothers learned that the General had already been appointed by Zhou Tianzi, and thus changed their way of addressing him. In contrast, Luzi's General had not received an official appointment and could not be considered a formal civil servant. At this time, it was still Zhou Tianxia, where all lords needed to be appointed by the Son of Heaven to be considered legitimate.
Which official rank is the highest? Of course, it is the one appointed by Zhou Tianzi!
According to the rules of the officialdom, military officers address each other as generals, and based on their official ranks, lower-ranking military officials refer to themselves as "this humble general." Civil officials address each other as "Sir," and according to their official ranks, lower-ranking civil officials refer to themselves as "Your Excellency."
A lower-ranking military officer cannot address a higher-ranking civil official as general since civil officials do not hold military positions by imperial decree. They must use the respectful title "Sir" for higher-ranking civil officials, while lower-ranking military officers refer to themselves as "Your Excellency" instead of using "this humble general."
Similarly, a lower-ranking civil official can apply this logic when encountering a high-ranking general. They can use the respectful title of general for high-ranking military officers, while lower-ranking civil officials refer to themselves as "Your Excellency" and avoid using "Sir." Civil officials do not fall under the jurisdiction of military officers; due to their different ranks, they naturally cannot refer to themselves as "Your Excellency."
Of course, there is still room for flexibility within these rules. However, even with flexibility, there are premises that cannot be disregarded. If a civil official receives an imperial decree allowing them to command troops, then the Son of Heaven will grant them a corresponding military position. A military position conferred by the Son of Heaven means they simultaneously hold both civil and military identities; even if they cannot wield a sword or spear, they must still be addressed as general. At this point, lower-ranking civil officials encountering this former superior must change their address from "Sir" to "General."
Without an official position, no matter how wealthy one may be, when meeting a civil official or military officer, they can only refer to themselves as "this lowly person." Even workers in various government offices can only refer to themselves as "this lowly person" when meeting an officer. This is what is known as status! It has been established as a rule for future generations and has made many eager students admire such titles.
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