In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

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The force of the struggle is at least a thousand pounds. For an ordinary person, a weak fishing line might be fine, but a strong one could cause them to fall directly into the lake.

Soon, Zhang Xiaoshan brought up a three-foot-long, golden carp.

Golden carp?

Moreover, it was a full three feet long, which surprised Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Does this look like a golden carp from the Longjiang or Longhe River?"

"It seems so?"

Huang Rong's beautiful eyes were also drawn to the glittering golden carp. She stared at it in disbelief, her bright eyes filled with astonishment.

This is a rare species, just like the dragonfish, the angry-eyed rooster, and the bodhi snake!

Moreover, people often catch golden carp along the banks of the Longjiang and Longhe rivers.

However, the power of the golden carp is not something that ordinary people can hold back, and they often end up failing.

As for asking someone for help?

Zhang Xiaoshan could only chuckle. The odds of winning, the waiting time, the unequal profits…

Undoubtedly, this is entirely a matter of character, and it's impossible to ask someone for help.

Unless you're both expert anglers who enjoy fishing and fish together every day.

"Let's raise it!"

Looking at the golden carp, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately thought of keeping it at home as a feng shui fish to ward off evil spirits.

During this period, the Zhang family also started to believe in feng shui.

First, there is the feng shui master Li Buyi.

Secondly, the feedback from the enhanced Dragon-Subduing Divine Wood was that it could indeed suppress the dragon vein's fortune, proving that feng shui truly exists.

Previously, it was only recorded in books; fortune was elusive.

However, after Zhang Xiaoshan strengthened it last time, in addition to the divine tree being able to emit poisonous gas, its function was also to subdue the dragon and suppress the fortune, which made him realize that the culture that has been passed down for thousands of years is not nonsense.

However, feng shui is only a supplementary factor.

First is fate, second is luck, third is feng shui, fourth is accumulating good deeds, and fifth is studying!

"But I want to eat it!"

Seeing Huang Rong's drooling expression, Zhang Xiaoshan sighed.

"Alright, let's set aside the fish head to make soup and send it to Manager Feng later."

“I knew my husband loved me the most.”

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong's face lit up with delight.

Golden carp are a unique species of fish. In addition to being rich in nutrients, they also have miraculous healing effects. In the martial arts world, some masters who have suffered internal injuries can be brought back to life by a single golden carp.

However, in Huang Rong's eyes, this was nothing more than a sumptuous feast.

Moreover, the Zhang family has no shortage of these rare and precious materials.

Even the Nine-Flower Jade Dew Pill in her hand had miraculous effects, let alone the various rare and precious herbs Zhang Xiaoshan had collected.

These are things that cannot be bought with gold outside, but Zhang Xiaoshan collected them all.

"Young master, we just saw you catch a golden carp, may I ask..."

"I'm not selling, and you can't afford it anyway!"

That's a golden carp from the Heilongjiang River. I don't know how it got here; it's incredibly rare, only seen once in a century. Such a precious golden carp is priceless; your owner might not be able to afford it!

"Hahaha, I'll offer 30,000 gold coins. If Young Master Zhang is willing to sell, the price is negotiable!"

Suddenly a loud voice rang out, and a portly middle-aged man stepped out from behind the servant.

"Who am I? It's Boss Zhang."

However, these golden carp are not for sale. The young man originally wanted to keep them at home to ward off bad luck, but my wife wanted to eat them, so please forgive him.”

"Understand, understand!"

Mr. Zhang nodded, "A gentleman does not take what others cherish."

Moreover, this chance encounter with Zhang Xiaoshan was an unexpected bonus, and he never imagined that what was originally just an ordinary golden carp would turn out to be such a treasure.

He did not doubt Zhang Xiaoshan's previous words. Although they shared the same surname, he knew Zhang Xiaoshan's status and there was no need for him to care about tens of thousands of taels of gold.

"Thank you!"

The two cruise ships passed each other, and as a salute, Zhang Xiaoshan handed over the piece of dragonfish meat that he had left over from fishing.

As any Mr. Zhang knew, the gift from Zhang Xiaoshan was no ordinary item, especially since it was a piece of meat. He kept it, intending to have it for lunch later.

In a rare good mood, Zhang Xiaoshan drank a few more glasses of wine on his way back.

Needless to say, the fish dishes cooked by Huang Rong were absolutely exquisite and rarely seen.

Besides the fish soup, the cooked carp was devoured by the group; its deliciousness far surpassed that of sea fish or abalone...

After they were ashore, the fish soup was served in Manager Feng's private room.

The aroma filled the air along the way, making many guests' mouths water.

But when they learned that the golden carp was caught by Zhang Xiaoshan in the lake and that it was prepared by the eldest wife of the Zhang family, everyone immediately realized that they couldn't afford it.

And this craftsmanship?

Why did they come to Hongfu for dinner?

First, the Hongfu Mansion is luxuriously decorated and has a prime location, making it a prestigious place to entertain guests.

Secondly, the food at the Hong Mansion was top-notch, comparable to only a handful of restaurants in Lin'an Prefecture, but the variety and style of the dishes were far inferior to those at the Hong Mansion.

In addition, the recently popular "Hongfu cuisine" has gained the favor of many high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

But from the aroma just now, some gourmets immediately realized that Madam Zhang's culinary skills far surpassed those of the head chef of the Hong Mansion, making her a veritable goddess of food!

It was already widely known in Lin'an Prefecture that Madam Zhang's culinary skills were even better than those of the head chef of the Hong family.

However, since this news came from the Zhang family, no one believed it. Most people thought that Huang Rong's status was enough to keep the chefs from competing with her.

Only now, with the aroma of fish filling the air, do they realize that the rumor is true.

So delicious!

Many gourmets present felt that they would be willing to spend a fortune just to eat one bite of this food.

Unfortunately, none of them dared to speak in front of Madam Zhang.

"Sister Feng, this is fish soup I've made for you. The fish today is very nourishing!"

"Thank you sister!"

Manager Feng's methods won Huang Rong's heart and soul in just a few days.

This is also why Zhang Xiaoshan didn't dare to bring the other person home before.

In terms of martial arts skills, Manager Feng's talent is far inferior to that of Huang Rong, Liu Sheng Piaoxu, and others; but in terms of tactics, even all the women combined are no match for her.

The fish soup was incredibly delicious. Even though Feng Zhanggui had been eating Huang Rong's cooking for days, she was still extremely surprised by how delicious it was.

"This is a golden carp, a legendary fish that is said to be seen only once every hundred years!"

"Golden carp?"

Manager Feng was not surprised that Zhang Xiaoshan was able to acquire some rare and precious treasures.

Moreover, this fish soup is highly nutritious and is extremely suitable for both pre- and post-pregnancy periods.

While Manager Feng was enjoying her fish soup, a maid led Zhang Xiaoshan to the VIP room on the third floor.

The third floor has twelve private rooms. Apart from the one where Manager Feng lives, the other eleven rooms are the residences of the top courtesans of the Red Mansion, representing the twelve beauties.

Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan was also curious when he learned that the third floor had invited him to meet.

After all, someone who can afford to go up to the third floor and spend a fortune is definitely not an ordinary person.

"Young Master, the distinguished guest is inside."

"Ok!"

Zhang Xiaoshan nodded and walked in without hesitation.

The courtesan in the private room seemed to be a member of the White Lotus Sect or the Demonic Sect, but Zhang Xiaoshan did not expose or pursue the matter at the time.

The Red Mansion is a place for eating. As long as you don't cause trouble or create problems for the Red Mansion, these people are absolutely skilled at gathering information and welcoming guests. Therefore, Zhang Xiaoshan also gave them a great deal of freedom.

"Wan Sanqian greets Young Master!"

"So it's Master Wan. I apologize for not greeting you properly."

Zhang Xiaoshan then looked at the maid beside him and couldn't help but chuckle:

"Rong'er is in Manager Feng's room. Go and tell her to prepare a few side dishes and send them up."

"Yes, young master!"

Chapter 356 The Bloodline of the Ancient Sword Soul?

"I heard that the Zhang family recently moved the ancestral tombs. I wonder what happened to the Zhang family?"

Wan Sanqian looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, also curious as to why the Zhang family had suddenly moved their graves.

It couldn't just be for the purpose of scamming people!

Moreover, this is the tomb of our ancestors, so it can't be disturbed casually.

"Since Lord Wan has asked, I have no need to hide it from you."

Given the Zhang family's current wealth and strength, there are only a few things that are truly important to them. And right now, the only thing the Zhang family should prioritize is the continuation of their bloodline.

Some time ago, Manager Feng suddenly fell ill, and after Zhang investigated, he discovered that she had Zhang's bloodline.

The sudden relocation of the grave was also based on feng shui principles, simply to provide the best conditions for this bloodline.

"I see!"

Upon hearing this, Wan Sanqian suddenly realized why the Zhang family had suddenly become passive.

Although he didn’t know what this had to do with moving graves.

But without a doubt, any strange actions taken by the Zhang family in this matter are understandable.

It should be noted that the Zhang family has only one heir per generation. Although Zhang Xiaoshan is extremely young, one cannot be too cautious about such a major matter as the inheritance of bloodlines.

Even Bai Qing'er, the courtesan who was serving drinks at the event, had her pupils constrict slightly.

Shopkeeper Feng actually has Zhang family blood?

The three layers of twelve beauties, who among them doesn't envy Manager Feng?

They were merely courtesans, but Manager Feng was the actual controller of the Hong Mansion and a core figure in the Zhang family.

Even her several attempts to test the waters were thwarted by the protection of the experts within the Red Mansion.

The Twelve Music Ensemble within the Red Mansion is everywhere!

Moreover, she discovered that Bai Feifei, the maidservant beside Manager Feng, was also a top-notch martial arts expert.

With a top-tier expert protecting her, even Bai Qing'er dared not act rashly, otherwise, if she were to be attacked, she wouldn't even have a chance to escape.

Fortunately, the Zhang family did not impose many restrictions on them; in fact, as long as they behaved themselves, they were absolutely free.

Now that Manager Feng has Zhang family blood, Bai Qing'er naturally understands that Manager Feng's status is no longer limited to the Hong Mansion.

"Young master!"

At this moment, several maids came in carrying lunch boxes.

He placed the delicate side dishes on the table, poured two glasses of wine, and then offered his congratulations:

"Today, I, Wan, would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Zhang on the birth of his son. May both mother and child be safe and well!"

"Thank you!"

The two drank it all in one gulp, and Wan Sanqian couldn't help but look at Zhang Xiaoshan with envy, saying: