In the twelfth month of Chu land, even with bright sunshine, it cannot dispel the chill that pierces to the bone.

  On the streets of Changsha Prefecture, people going out are increasingly scarce and chilly. But Wu Pingjun, the military governor of Pengmu, is still indulging in shallow words and frivolous actions, not knowing that a great disaster is brewing.

  "Gentlemen, what bad timing! My master caught a chill a couple of days ago and is bedridden with illness. He really can't receive guests!"

  Outside the Peng Mansion, five or six gatekeepers stood facing the constant stream of visitors, repeatedly bowing and apologizing. However, the officials gathered at the entrance refused to leave, some shouting for hot water, others holding braziers and yelling for charcoal, causing a commotion, but not one of them willing to depart.

  Inside the mansion, in the flower hall, charcoal was burning brightly red in the brazier.

  What is the meaning of Peng Zu's longevity and how can we learn from his methods to live a long life?

  Housekeeper Peng Shou came to Peng Na's bathroom with two pieces of paper in his hand.

  "Everything has been arranged, sir."

  "Hmm" Peng α said, "Tell them to keep a close eye out. If there's even the slightest movement, report back to me immediately."

  "Yes." Peng Shou responded and handed over the two papers in his hand: "Sir, this is the list of officials who came forward this morning."

  "Wow, quite a few have arrived! Now, which one is the left minister...?"

  "Old master, the left prime minister is not as good as you!" Peng Shou said with a bitter smile: "He says he has caught a cold, but he says he has an eye disease and can't see light or objects. He needs to cover his eyes for over a month before it's okay. The officials didn't get any news from that side, so they had no choice but to come to you."

  "More than a month?" Peng Na reduced wine and asked Xing Yu, "Is this giving up?"

  At this time, a young servant appeared outside the flower hall. Peng Shou saw him and immediately walked over, then came back and said in a low voice: "Master, the eldest miss has returned and is on her way to pay respects to the mistress."

  "Oh?" Peng Cheng said, "She's really made a contribution this time." After finishing speaking, Peng scolded the difficult-to-deal-with Xia.

  "Mother, as soon as daughter received the letter, she immediately rushed back." Peng Lan, dressed in riding attire, finished her greetings and came to her mother Xu Shi's side: "Father has really returned?"

  "The new king has ascended to the throne, and all regional military governors have returned to pay their respects. Your father is the military governor of Wuping Army, with the title of Inspector of the Imperial Guards, a prominent national hero. If he doesn't return, His Majesty will be worried that he won't even be able to eat."

  Xu's face was filled with a triumphant smile, and it was clear that this honor of the Peng family was her backbone.

  Peng Lan rushed into her mother's arms, seemingly coquettish but asking in a low voice: "Mother, what really happened to the disappearance of Qi Wang?"

  Xu's expression changed from a smile to shock as she stared at her daughter: "You... how can you ask that? It wasn't you..."

  Before she could finish speaking, a voice came from outside the house, and then the door curtain was lifted.

  Peng Lan hastily retreated from her mother's arms and bowed respectfully: "Lan greets Father."

  "Get up!" Peng Taizhi said with a smile, "You've done a good job this time!"

  "What's going on? What does King Qi have in mind?"

  Xu's eyes flashed with a hint of unease, while Peng Lan's fingers tightened into fists: "Lan... I don't know."

  "What does it mean?" "What's the meaning of this?"

  Peng Lan lowered her head, her voice laced with helplessness: "Lan'er has never spoken to Qi Wang..."

  "Are you saying that the disappearance of King Qi was not your arrangement?"

  Peng Lan bit her lip and nodded.

  "Pen Hong, you've let me down!"

  What is the name of the dish that Peng Youlai cooked in the TV series "The Legend of Miyue"?

  "What's going on? Lan'er, didn't you go find Qi Wang and him..."

  Peng Lan looked up at her mother, her tears rolling in her eyes: "Mother, Qi Wang refused to see me, how can I go and talk to him? And how do I know what he's thinking?"

  "What? He didn't see you?" Xu's face suddenly turned ugly.

  Peng Lan's tears fell: "After the death of the former king, he closed the door and refused to see anyone. Not to mention me, even Pan Yue couldn't enter the mansion. Later, when the imperial edict arrived, I disregarded my dignity and climbed over the wall to enter the mansion, wanting to discuss with him. Who knew that he had already set out with his retinue..."

  Xu's body swayed and she fell backwards, Peng Lan was so frightened that she quickly hugged her, the personal maid behind her, Yu Zhi, immediately ran out: "I'll go ask the doctor!"

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