Li Cheng and Li Wei were not too restricted in Changfeng Prefecture City. Other than not being allowed to leave the city, they could walk around freely. They could even ask the local residents for information, including information related to Cui Heng.
For example, when Cui Heng was the State Overseer here, what were the government decrees he implemented here, what were some major things he did, and even his personality and preferences.
Changfeng Prefecture City was once the place where Cui Heng ruled, after all. It had left many legends among the people and produced some folk tales. There were even many stories of him subduing demons and punishing evil.
During this process of gathering information, Li Cheng and Li Wei gradually realized what kind of person Cui Heng might be.
“The new decrees are all from the perspective of ordinary people. He took the initiative to offend those aristocratic families. There’s actually such a ruler.” Li Cheng flipped through the various information he had recorded and clicked his tongue in wonder.
“Not only that, this Cui Heng seems to have directly become enemies with the aristocratic families for the sake of the ordinary people, causing a head-on confrontation.” Li Wei nodded and said, “There’s almost no such ruler in our world.”
“Be more confident and get rid of the ‘almost’.” Li Cheng chuckled. “There’s no such thing at all, okay?”
Although Chongyang Star was a cultivation planet with a strong cultivation atmosphere and many sects and aristocratic families, there were also countless ordinary people.
These ordinary people formed a mortal world.
However, due to the restrictions of the sects and aristocratic families, there was no government equivalent to a country on Chongyang Star.
Usually, it was the sects and aristocratic families who were managing the affiliated areas around them.
The rulers of various places naturally came from the sects and aristocratic families.
Sects and aristocratic families were high and mighty, and they had many privileges.
Under such circumstances, it was impossible for there to be a ruler who stood on the side of ordinary people and opposed the sects and aristocratic families.
Other than a few lucky people among the ordinary people, there was no chance of turning the tables in life.
An administrator like Cui Heng, who implemented government decrees from the perspective of an ordinary person, was very novel to Li Cheng and Li Wei. It was simply unheard of.
“A hundred years ago, in order to implement the decree, Cui Heng even pushed himself to a state where the world was his enemy,” Li Cheng said thoughtfully. “If not for his extraordinary strength, I’m afraid he would have long died without a grave.”
“This Cui Heng is really wise and benevolent.” Li Wei’s eyes lit up, and her face was filled with reverence as she smiled like a flower. “Such a person must have a gentle temperament and is kind to others. I want to meet him more and more.”
“…” When Li Cheng saw his sister’s expression, he subconsciously frowned and said, “That might not be the case. It’s not like there are no ruthless people in the world.”
“Ah? Then aren’t we in danger?” Li Wei’s face turned pale with fear.
“Uh, not necessarily. Don’t be afraid first.” Li Cheng hurriedly waved his hand and said, “From the information we’ve gathered now, this Cui Heng probably won’t kill people randomly.
Moreover, he seems to like collecting ancient items. We have many ancient treasures with a long history in our hands. We can give them to him as a greeting gift. As long as we can leave a good impression on him, we might be able to cozy up to him.”
“It’s as simple as hugging a thigh?” Li Wei tilted her head slightly and smiled. “Brother, I heard that Mr. Cui is especially good-looking. Legend has it that he has the looks of an Immortal. It’s an otherworldly look. Do you want me to work hard and try?”
Li Cheng was stunned when he heard this. Then, he retorted on the spot and sneered, “Pfft! With your burly face, what big shot would like you?”
“What did you say?!” Li Wei’s eyes widened as she looked at Li Cheng in disbelief. She gestured at her exquisite figure and pointed at her beautiful face. She gritted her teeth and said, “Tell that to my face again?”
The daily life between siblings was just so boring
Just as the two of them were arguing, there was a commotion outside the residence. It sounded like many people had gathered on the street outside.
“Let’s see what’s going on outside.” Li Cheng took the opportunity to retreat and distance himself from his sister.
“Hmph.” Li Wei crossed her arms in front of her chest and propped up her towering peaks. She curled her lips and said, “I’ll settle the score with you later. Let’s go out and see what’s going on.”
The siblings walked out of the residence and saw that there were ceremonial guards on both sides of the road. Countless commoners gathered on both sides of the street and looked around. They were all very excited to see the three people slowly walking over. These three were middle-aged men in their fifties or sixties. Their clothes were also very ordinary, but their auras gave off an unfathomable feeling.
Especially the one in the middle, he was even more noble.
“It’s Mr. Liu and Mr. Chen. Who is coming for the two of them to personally welcome him and even create such a huge scene?” Li Cheng recognized Liu Litao and Chen Tong among the three of them. The one in the middle was very unfamiliar.
In the past few days in Changfeng Prefecture City, he had already learned that Liu Litao and Chen Tong’s statuses were extremely high. Even if the current Emperor came, they might not welcome him so grandly.
What was going on?
However, Li Cheng quickly obtained an answer.
Not long after the welcoming ceremony, he received an invitation from Liu Litao, inviting him and Li Wei to attend a banquet that night.