[Hetu][Heavenly Demon][Episode 7 Chapter 6]

Chapter Six: The Local Tyrant
The night was nearing its end, and the stars were few. Dinner was simple. Gao Lianxin and Zhang Mama, who had been instructed not to get up,

ate , happily enjoying the medicinal meal carefully prepared by Grandma Liu. After eating, they did needlework and

chatted. Yang Cun, however, was clearly not as fortunate. Before him

was .
Simple food, but it had a unique flavor. After dinner, Shi Jingtian didn't dare to act arrogantly because of

his status as a famous doctor in Hangzhou. Perhaps he was aware of his current position, so he busied himself clearing the table and washing the dishes.
Long Chi watched from the side, seemingly finding it somewhat amusing, though not in a mocking way, but he still chuckled

for a long time.
"Long Chi, this is a gift from your teacher. See if you're satisfied,"
Grandma Liu said, while boiling water for tea, suddenly pulling out two small bottles and handing them to Long Chi.
"Teacher, what is this?"
Long Chi took it, opened the first bottle, and smelled it. He was immediately shocked and said in surprise,

"This...this is the juice of the Demon Bone Flower!"
"That's right."
Grandma Liu sighed, slowly placing her fingers on Long Chi's pulse, and said softly, "A doctor cannot heal himself. You

have lived in dark and damp places for a long time and have been exposed to so many poisonous substances. Your body seems strong, but there are

hidden dangers . If this Demon Bone Flower were in your hands, you would probably refine it into a rare spiritual poison. So, I have turned it

into a benevolent medicine to help you cure your hidden ailment first."
"Thank you, teacher."
Long Chi's throat moved, and his eyes were slightly moist.
"That's... the blood of the Horned Lizard King."
Grandma Liu hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said, "

I don't know what kind of deep-seated hatred you bear, but I understand that those poisonous creatures are the foundation of your survival. You don't have many snakes left. Slowly feed them

the lizard king's blood, and the spirit snakes will reproduce, making the venom even stronger. This will also help you evade the court's pursuit."
"Thank you, disciple!"
Long Chi's voice choked slightly, but he didn't cry.
"You can go now. I have something I want to discuss with the Duke."
Grandma Liu smiled kindly, and Long Chi didn't say much, immediately running back to the carriage outside. Perhaps it had been too long since he had

felt the warmth of humanity, because his steps seemed somewhat unsteady.
Only Yang Cun and Grandma Liu remained in the courtyard. Grandma Liu pondered for a moment before speaking, "Duke,

I would like to discuss Gao Lianxin's matter with you."
"Please speak,"
Yang Cun said earnestly.
"Although the Gao family has fallen on hard times, they were once a prominent family,"
Granny Liu hesitated for a moment, but continued, "Although Your Excellency holds a high position among the Three Dukes, making you incredibly noble,

the Gao family is not an ordinary commoner. Gao Lianxin has experienced hardship, but she is still the daughter of a wealthy family

. It seems somewhat inappropriate for her to reside in Your Excellency's residence without any official status."
"What are your thoughts, Granny?"
Yang Cun readily agreed. It wasn't that he himself minded, but outsiders would inevitably criticize Gao

Lianxin for not being a virtuous woman. Not to mention distant examples, even Yang Shu had reservations about this, which shows that

people in this era are still quite conservative at heart.
Although the Gao family's tragic case was overturned after Xiao Jiu's incident, their family fortune had indeed declined.

Even though Gao Yangcheng was once a top imperial physician, in today's society where the concept of marrying within one's social class is deeply ingrained, his family background is far

from comparable to that of Yang Cun, who holds a high position among the Three Dukes. Therefore, although Yang Shu did not say it on the surface, he opposed Yang Cun always

having , since it would more or less attract rumors that would be detrimental to Yang Cun.
"Let Gao Lianxin stay with me for now,"
Grandma Liu hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said, "Her grandfather, Old Master Gao's, medical skills are almost lost. As a descendant of the Gao family

, she should learn the ancestral techniques. Let her live with me for now, and when the Duke can formally marry her,

we can bring her into the family in a grand ceremony..."
"No!"
Before she could finish speaking, Yang Cun immediately shook his head and said, "Grandma Liu, although this place is a sacred mountain,

it is remote! Daily life is inconvenient, and besides..."
Hesitating for a moment, Yang Cun continued, "Besides, you said the Gao family was once a prestigious family. If they lived in this

high mountain forest, without red walls and green tiles, wouldn't such shabby living be an insult to the Gao family's reputation?"
"That was something I hadn't considered!"
Grandma Liu didn't expect Yang Cun to say that, and was stunned for a moment. Immediately, she looked ashamed, and then, as if remembering

something , she immediately cried out, "Jingtian, Jingtian..."
"What are your instructions, Master?"
Shi Jingtian, who had just finished washing the dishes and hadn't even had time to dry his hands, rushed over looking disheveled.
"A few years ago, did you all repair the mansion for your master at the foot of the mountain?"
Grandma Liu's expression was extremely serious at this moment.
"Yes, not only your disciple, but also several of my fellow disciples repaired places for our master to enjoy his later years, all at

the foot of this mountain."
Shi Jingtian seemed to have never seen Grandma Liu so serious before, and his tone was somewhat uneasy and

helpless as he said, "Master, although this deep mountain forest is a secluded paradise,

we disciples feel deeply uneasy about you living alone in this deep mountain at your advanced age. Last time you celebrated your birthday, you forbade any celebrations, forbade any congratulations from your disciples,

and even forbade any small gifts from your disciples. Jingtian understands your desire for a simple life, Master, but please give your disciples a chance to show your

filial piety . Several manors and residences at the foot of that mountain are cleaned every year, just waiting for our master to move

there, your disciples..."
"Jingtian,"
Grandma Liu pondered for a moment, then instructed, "This time you're coming down the mountain, I have a favor to ask of you. Since it's out of

your filial piety, I can't refuse. Contact the children and have them combine all these manors

together. I'm getting old and want to move down the mountain myself."
"Yes, Master,"
Shi Jingtian's eyes lit up, unable to hide his joy. "Master, you've finally come to your senses! I can't

guarantee anything else, but these fellow disciples are all very filial. Several manors and residences at the foot of this mountain are still there

. Since you've spoken, Master, I'll contact them tonight, and everyone will contribute to combine all the land at the foot of the mountain..."

"I bought it, to renovate a peaceful place for my master to live out his old age."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Grandma Liu nodded with satisfaction.
"Master, you flatter me."
Shi Jingtian said, his face flushed with excitement, "Master's kindness to us is immeasurable, even if we were to die,

we could not repay

it. Now that you have given us disciples the opportunity to show our filial piety, it is already a blessing for us. I know that you dislike extravagance, so I have made proper arrangements to ensure that the residence is elegant and quiet."
"Go and rest now."
Grandma Liu nodded with satisfaction and said, "I feel really bad that you have to spend so much money this time."
"Master, you are making me feel terrible."
Shi Jingtian immediately knelt down in fear and said uneasily, "I am deeply

grateful . I will do my best to serve you in your old age. My fellow disciples have also had this thought. If it weren't for your

simple life and your reluctance to leave this beautiful place, we disciples could have shown our filial piety much earlier. It

is already difficult for you to move from the mountains and forests. I will definitely be loyal and filial and serve you in your old age."
"You're so kind," Grandma Liu said with a smile and a wave. 　　Shi Jingtian,
unable to contain his excitement, blushed and retreated.
"Are you really going to move down the mountain? Are you willing to give up this paradise?" Yang Cun thought of the cliffside suspension bridge and suddenly felt a pang of reluctance. 　　"I'm already halfway to my coffin, what's there to be reluctant about?" 　　Grandma Liu joked, then suddenly asked seriously, "My lord, I just want to know if truly want to marry Gao Lianxin?" 　　"What do you think?" 　　Yang Cun countered with a question, knowing that Grandma Liu probably already knew about what happened in Tianjin. If it was just a momentary infatuation with her beauty back then, now it could be said that this girl's gentleness, thoughtfulness, reserve, and understanding made Yang Cun unable to leave her. Gao Lianxin had a strong heart beneath her gentle exterior, which made Yang Cun both fond of her and respectful. This was also the reason why Yang Cun had restrained himself from making advances towards her for so long. 　　"Alright, I was overthinking it." 　　Grandma Liu smiled kindly and said softly, "My lord, since that's the case, then let's choose an auspicious day, and Gao Lianxin, Yu Huan, and I will move down the mountain. At that time, I will pass on all my medical skills to Gao Lianxin. I don't expect her to carry on the Gao family's medical skills; I only hope that this mantle will have a successor." 　　"Grandma, Yang Cun has a concern, but I don't know if I should ask!" 　　Yang Cun couldn't control his doubts and immediately asked with a serious expression. 　　"My lord, please speak." 　　Seeing Yang Cun's sudden seriousness, Grandma Liu's attitude also became cautious. 　　"You... are you having an affair with Old Master Gao?" 　　Yang Cun's expression immediately became extremely lewd, asking the question that had been bothering him for a moment with the utmost sincerity. 　　"Ah..." 　　The elderly Grandma Liu suddenly blushed crimson, letting out a startled cry, a mixture of anger and coquettishness. With a swift movement, her slap was as fast as lightning, a feat of martial arts prowess unmatched in the world. 　　Outside Hangzhou, the suburbs were bustling with unprecedented activity. Every inn was filled with people seeking refuge from the city's turmoil. The news of monster attacks had been rampant for days. Not only had Old Master Chen's family been victimized, but many patrolling constables had also been killed by the poisoned zombies due to momentary carelessness. Their deaths were gruesome, and even with the government's efforts to suppress the news, the city was gripped by fear, and the people lived in constant unease. 　　For several nights in a row, people had been murdered while out at night. Their deaths were invariably mutilated and mangled, their flesh torn and bloody, and it was said that their hearts had been ripped out and eaten, turning their entire bodies a purplish-black! What else could this be but the legendary zombie ? These past few days, not only ordinary people but even the constables dared not venture out at night. The once bustling city of Hangzhou , became eerily silent as a ghost town at nightfall. 　　Faced with this situation, the officials of Hangzhou were naturally extremely anxious. They not only invited Taoist priests to perform rituals but also summoned numerous extraordinary individuals, hoping to find these menacing monsters as quickly as possible. However, ironically, the seemingly ethereal charlatan was bitten to death by two medicinal corpses during his ritual, and the news spread like wildfire. Rumors spread 　　that zombies were immune to black dog blood, peach wood swords, and even could survive being pierced through the heart. The common people are always the best at spreading rumors, and soon versions of stories emerged, such as the vengeful spirit of a courtesan who drowned in West Lake and people killed returning to seek revenge. If compiled into a book, it could rival the timeless masterpiece, *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*. 　　The constables all claimed illness and stayed home, or even abandoned their secure jobs and fled the city to avoid the trouble, leaving the government with a real headache . Night patrols are essential, and city gates cannot be left unguarded. Left with no other option, the Zhejiang General was asked to dispatch over a thousand soldiers overnight to temporarily quell the increasingly chaotic situation within Hangzhou. 　　Now, the guards at the city gates are all uniformly armored soldiers. Checks are extremely strict, leaving stone unturned. A dusty carriage slowly approached the city gate, and the soldiers immediately waved and shouted, signaling for him to dismount and undergo inspection. 　　"Sir, why are you all different today?" 　　Shi Jingtian, driving the carriage, was momentarily stunned to see that he didn't recognize any of the men before him. He was a native of Hangzhou, and although he didn't have the extensive connections of his father-in-law, there were very few people in Hangzhou who didn't know him. 　　"Enough with the small talk. Get down and hand over your belongings, and the things in the carriage!" 　　The leading soldier's eyes lit up when he saw Shi Jingtian dressed in fine silk robes, but he still spoke politely . 　　"Sir, I have a patient in my carriage. I'm a doctor, and I'm from this city..." 　　Shi Jingtian hurriedly explained. 　　"Stop talking nonsense! Get out of the carriage 　　now, we need to check!" The soldiers were short-tempered. Before Shi Jingtian could finish speaking, they rushed forward, grabbing his clothes and trying to drag him out of the carriage. 　　"Such military might!" 　　At this moment, the person inside the carriage gave a sarcastic snort. The curtain suddenly flew open, and a strong hand grabbed the soldier's wrist. With a seemingly gentle squeeze, the soldier instantly turned pale with pain, screamed, and knelt on the ground. 　　"How dare you!"

The other soldiers, seeing this, immediately surrounded him, ready to draw their broadswords.
"Do you have any guts?!"
Yang Cun walked out coldly, casually tossing the daredevil soldier several meters away.

The others, even more enraged, drew their broadswords from their waists.
In broad daylight, the cold light was chilling, and the civilians were immediately startled, quickly scattering to the side. Yang Cun stood with his hands behind his back,

his face expressionless, saying nothing. At this moment, the soldier who had fallen to the ground immediately recovered, shouting in pain and anger:

"What are you looking at? Seize this troublemaker..."
"Yes!"
Seeing that Yang Cun, though strong, was dressed like a scholar, the others, emboldened,

gripped their weapons, ready to pounce.
"Like father, like son!"
Yang Cun sneered, his fists clenched. It seemed this troublemaker was the ringleader. Even Shi Jingtian, dressed in

finery , was treated so harshly; one could only imagine how much more oppressed ordinary people would be.
"Wait!"
At this moment, even more onlookers gathered. Suddenly, dozens of soldiers rushed out of the city. One of them, clad in tiger-headed golden armor and

a fifth-rank military cap, was tall and imposing, walking with a powerful stride. His mere presence exuded authority. His

shout, though lacking in anger, was incredibly deep and resonant, almost painful to the ears.
"Who dares to be so insolent!"
The burly man led his soldiers to the front, glaring angrily. The crowd was instantly terrified, not daring to utter a sound.

Many children, upon seeing his furious expression, burst into tears.
"Reporting to General Tu!"
The soldier leader, upon seeing this, dared not delay. Rubbing his aching hand, he pointed at Yang Cun and said,

"This unruly commoner refused inspection! I only asked him to get out of the carriage for a check, and this scoundrel attacked me! He has

no respect for the law!"
"Blind as a bat!"
Tu Hao looked up at the handsome young man before him, his expression momentarily stunned. He roared, raising

his massive hand and slapping the soldier leader so hard he saw stars and fell to the ground.
"This humble general Tu Hao greets Duke Jingguo!"
Tu Hao immediately knelt on one knee and bowed respectfully. The soldiers behind him, seeing this, dared not delay and followed suit with

a deep bow.
"It's over..."
The soldier leader's mouth hung open, saliva and blood mixed with several teeth falling out. Upon hearing

these words, his vision blurred. He tried to stand up, but his legs gave way, and he knelt down again in fear. Which of

the other guards wouldn't be terrified? At this moment, they all knelt down, trembling with fear,

their previous arrogance
completely gone. "Your Excellency, spare us! We were blind..."
the guards cried and begged incessantly. Who would have thought that the dignified Duke would be sitting in such an inconspicuous

carriage?
"General Tu, please rise."
Yang Cun quickly helped Tu Hao up and smiled gently, "It's been a few days, General, how have you been?"
"Thanks to Your Excellency, I'm doing well."
Tu Hao stood up, glaring fiercely at the still kneeling soldiers, and said irritably, "

What wrong have these blind fools done to make Your Excellency so angry?"
Yang Cun recounted what had happened, and Tu Hao's anger flared up even more: "Outrageous! Do they really think

they can ? Guards! Seize them all and take them back for punishment!"
Tu Hao waved his hand, and the men were all tied up.
Take them back for punishment, what a nice way to put it! Yang Cun watched coldly from the sidelines, and couldn't help but sneer.

Military strategists been divided, and he hadn't realized Tu Hao was so protective of his own! Tying him up would only result in a few lashes

; talk of strict military law was just a child's play, nothing but empty words.
"Alright, alright, it's all over!"
Tu Hao's soldiers were quite clever, driving away the onlookers while naturally taking over the gatekeeping duties.
The crowd didn't cheer much, but it was clear the soldiers were happy to have met their match!

However, many were surprised to hear the young man was the hereditary Duke of Jingguo, curiously scrutinizing Yang Cun, seemingly

comparing this Duke to the previous ones.
"Your Excellency, may I speak with you privately?"
Tu Hao seemed to sense Yang Cun's displeasure and immediately made a subtle gesture.
"Doctor Shi, you may return first. Yang Cun will visit you later."
Yang Cun didn't know what Tu Hao was up to so mysteriously, so he could only find an excuse to send Shi Jingtian away.
"Yes, this humble subject will take his leave now."
Shi Jingtian hurriedly drove the carriage into the city.
The crowd of onlookers slowly dispersed, and Yang Cun and Tu Hao entered the city together. His military armor was too conspicuous, and it took him

quite a while to find a teahouse. They found a quiet private seat on the third floor. After Yang Cun sat down, Tu Hao

finally revealed a bitter face and said, "My lord, to be honest, it's not that I don't want to punish them severely, it's just that these guys

aren't my soldiers. Although I'm also very angry, I still have to consider the face of my young master."
"Where did these soldiers come from?"
Yang Cun asked, puzzled.
"The soldiers from the Yuyao Thousand-Man Guard,"
Tu Hao said through gritted teeth. "These guys are all

arrogant

and conceited. Although they've been relatively obedient since they arrived, they occasionally cause trouble. Strange things are happening one after another in Hangzhou, and we're really short-handed. Besides, it was our Crown Prince who personally requested the troops. Now that the Yuyao General has brought his men, I can't just let those scoundrels get away with it

."
"Soldiers from Yuyao?"
Yang Cun was immediately surprised. Why draw troops from Yuyao when there's trouble in Hangzhou? There are

two nearby guard posts, Xiaoshan and Lin'an. Yuyao is hundreds of miles away; there's no need to draw troops from such a distant place.

Moreover the Crown Prince has no real power; what right does he have to draw troops from the Thousand-Man Guard?
"Yes..."
Tu Hao carefully stood up, glanced at the noisy crowd outside, and said apologetically as he rose,

"My lord, please forgive me. I have military duties to attend to and cannot accompany you any longer. Please forgive my rudeness

and don't bother with these ignorant fools."
"Hmm, you can go ahead and attend to your work."
Yang Cun was a little confused, but he didn't press the matter further.
After Tu Hao left in a hurry, Yang Cun sat quietly for a while, sipping his fragrant tea before settling his bill and leaving.
He inquired briefly along the way and arrived directly at the south of the city.
The south of the city was bustling with activity, and after asking around, he found the largest mansion in the area, the Chen residence. Before Yang Cun

even reached the gate, dozens of men and women suddenly emerged, including Shi Jingtian. Leading them

was an elderly man, about fifty years old, with a long beard and streaks of white hair. Although he was quite old,

his stature was no less imposing than Tu Hao's.
"This humble subject, Chen Qinglei, greets Your Excellency the Duke with a respectful welcome to my humble abode."
The old man walked with a powerful stride, broad-shouldered and robust, not at all inferior to a young man. His complexion was ruddy, and

he looked very energetic.
"This humble subject greets Your Excellency the Duke."
The old man knelt forward, and the entire family behind him knelt down as well.
"Please rise, sir."
Yang Cun recognized Chen Qinglei, the most powerful figure in Hangzhou, and quickly helped him up

, saying humbly, "Although I hold a title, I am ultimately a junior and cannot accept such

a grand gesture from you, senior."
"You saved my son's life, my lord, I have no way to repay you..."
Chen Qinglei was quite moved, and after rising, he tightly grasped Yang Cun's hand, his voice trembling slightly.
Every inch of his enormous hand was incredibly rough, and

thick . Although it was just a simple grip, it was incredibly strong. Yang Cun was immediately surprised, because the

nearly sixty-year-old Chen Qinglei was taller than him. Just from these hands, it was easy to tell that the old man's skills had not

diminished with age, but rather become even more refined and shrewd.
"You're too kind, sir,"
Yang Cun said humbly. "It's all because of fate that your son and I met. Otherwise, even with the finest

local treasures and elixirs, without the right circumstances, we wouldn't have been able to save his life."
"My lord, please come and rest in our humble abode,"
Chen Qinglei said, quickly welcoming Yang Cun into the mansion with a grand ceremony.
The Chen family, being a prominent clan native to Hangzhou, lived up to its reputation. While the mansion wasn't exactly opulent, it was certainly enormous.
Nearly a hundred strong young men were diligently practicing martial arts in the front courtyard. Perhaps to welcome their distinguished guest, even in the sweltering

heat of summer , they remained impeccably dressed, not one daring to expose their chest or back. Upon seeing Yang Cun, they all

bowed respectfully and greeted him. Although they were considered江湖草莽 (jianghu caomang, meaning rough and uncouth people), they were far superior to the thugs guarding the gate

.
Chen Qinglei warmly took Yang Cun's hand, and seemingly worried that his family might be too noisy, he first dismissed the rest of the family,

leading Yang Cun and Shi Jingtian to the main hall in the back courtyard. After the two men took their seats, Yang Cun, at Chen Qinglei's insistence,

sat in the main seat. The maids immediately served tea, glancing at the young duke with curiosity and shyness as they left.
Chen Qinglei, seated in the lower seat, was excited and grateful, carefully observing Yang Cun with a tender gaze that gave Yang Cun

goosebumps. After a long while, Chen Qinglei stroked his white beard and laughed heartily, "Your Excellency

is truly a young hero! Although this is my first time meeting you, you and your father do look remarkably alike!"
"So, sir, you know my father,"
Yang Cun replied, unsurprised. The hereditary Duke of Jingguo's mansion had always been located in Hangzhou, and Chen Qinglei was a local strongman; it was perfectly reasonable

for him to know Yang Mingcheng.
"We've only met a few times, but we've become close friends."
Chen Qinglei sighed, his voice filled with regret. "Although I haven't met Lord Mingcheng often, we've

gotten along very well. It's just that I never imagined that after our hasty parting a few years ago, he would die on the battlefield, his body wrapped in a horse's hide. It's truly

a pity being jealous of talent."
"Thank you for your concern."
Yang Cun naturally knew this was just polite talk. Yang Mingcheng had already been active in the capital since his youth, and soon after his marriage,

he began his military campaigns, spending very little time in Hangzhou. Moreover, given the prestige of the Yang family at that time, with its three high-ranking officials,

how could the young Chen Qinglei possibly aspire to such a position?
"I humbly request that you do me the honor of joining me for a simple meal at my humble abode tonight."
Chen Qinglei seemed to be in a good mood, observing Yang Cun's expression before immediately extending the invitation.
"I'm sorry to bother you."
Yang Cun didn't refuse, after all, although Chen Qinglei before him held no official rank and was of low status.
However, this man had been operating in Hangzhou for so many years, with over ten thousand disciples under his command, and was extremely knowledgeable about all sorts of people

. Befriending him wouldn't be a bad thing.
The three chatted politely, with Shi Jingtian obediently serving them. He briefly recounted how their master had intervened, how their senior

brother's medical skills had cured the Chen family's son, and praised Yang Cun's generosity in gifting him the miraculous medicine that saved his life.
This barrage of flattery made Yang Cun a little embarrassed, while Chen Qinglei was deeply grateful. After all, this was

the Chen family's only heir. No matter how pleasant the words, his young son was his life. This brush with death

was a greater tragedy than the collapse of the sky for the vast Chen family.
After chatting for a while, when the topic turned to the attack by the medicine-using corpse, Chen Qinglei's face darkened, and

he gritted his teeth saying, "That despicable thief Long Chi! My son's misfortune is all thanks to this villain! My

Chen family has no past grudges or recent feuds with him. Fortunately, my son is blessed with good fortune and had the help of a benefactor, which allowed him to escape death. Otherwise

, if my family line were to end, I would have no face to meet my ancestors in the afterlife."
"How do you know it was him?"
Yang Cun hesitated for a moment. Shi Jingtian, who was standing next to him, naturally knew that the murderer was not Long Chi. Hearing Yang Cun's tone

, his face turned pale.
"The government has already issued a notice!"
Chen Qinglei suppressed his anger and slowly said, "The Prince of Ding's heir came to my residence two days ago to discuss

this matter , asking me to send my disciples to help find the thief. Besides, the matter of the poisoned corpse has been a legend in Miao territory since ancient times.

Apart from Longchi, who else knows such lowly evil arts! This time, the poisoned corpse caused chaos and even

targeted a young child like my son. It is utterly despicable."
"Oh..."
Yang Cun said "Oh" and did not say anything more. After all, Longchi's identity was quite sensitive. Even if he knew that Longchi was innocent

, he could not defend him at this time.
"This... Father-in-law, do you think it's about time?"
Shi Jingtian was terrified. He was worried that if his father-in-law continued to speak, he would anger Yang Cun. He quickly said:

"My lord and I have traveled for so long, and we are both hungry and tired. Could you please bring the food and wine earlier?"
"Look at me, I forgot."
Chen Qinglei slapped his forehead and said apologetically as he walked out, "Please forgive me, my lord, I

will arrange it right away."
After saying that, Chen Qinglei immediately ran to the lower hall, seemingly to personally arrange the banquet. After all, for

a commoner , it was not easy to get to know such a high-ranking official. Even though he

was grateful to Yang Cun, he also had his own selfish thoughts, and at this moment, he was naturally afraid of neglecting this distinguished guest.
"My lord..."
As soon as Chen Qinglei left, Shi Jingtian knelt down on the ground, wiping the cold sweat from his brow, and pleaded with a pale face, "Lord

Taishan did not know the identity of my senior brother, nor did he know that my young son's life was saved by my senior brother's miraculous healing. Please, my lord

, be magnanimous and do not blame my father-in-law for his momentary ignorance."
"I know."
Yang Cun sighed deeply, feeling somewhat puzzled. Perhaps he didn't need to care so much? After

all, he and Long Chi were not related, and although he considered him a friend, Long Chi had actually caused him

quite a bit of trouble.
"Thank you for your forgiveness, Lord Gong."
Shi Jingtian wiped the cold sweat from his brow before daring to stand up tremblingly.
The Chen family's banquet wasn't very interesting. This large family had so many sons-in-law;

whether they enjoyed flattering him or not was unknown, but their incessant chatter could definitely make you dizzy. Moreover, there were many children in the family,

running around and making a ruckus. Although it presented a harmonious family scene, it was far too noisy for Yang Cun

, almost making him faint.
After perfunctorily dealing with them, faced with the family's overwhelming gratitude, even Yang Cun, with his thick skin, was overwhelmed by their

flattery . After the family banquet, several prominent sons-in-law of the Chen family continued to fawn over Yang Cun. Yang Cun,

by , wished he could beat them all to a pulp. If it weren't for his usual gentle and refined image, he would have truly

wanted to turn them all into pigs' heads, especially their incessantly chattering mouths, more terrifying than Tang Sanzang's.
The moon was high in the sky, and the stars hung in the sky. Outside the Chen residence, Yang Cun, feigning a hearty meal, finally managed to escape, surrounded by the Chen family

. At this time, Chen Qinglei continued his enthusiastic invitations, practically wishing he could keep

Yang Cun at his residence and find an unmarried girl to rape him. His overbearing hospitality was truly chilling and unbearable.
After some polite refusals, just as Yang Cun was breaking out in a cold sweat, a sudden thought struck him, and he quickly said, "By the way

, sir, I have a favor to ask."
"Don't be so formal, sir,"
Chen Qinglei immediately said sternly, "please just give me your orders, sir. Even if you only need a

chamber pot , I still have my head; you can have it. Your kindness in saving my Chen family's lineage

is something even our ancestors in the afterlife should kneel and thank you for. Even if it's a matter of beheading, I, Chen Qinglei,

will not hesitate for a second."
"It's not that serious,"
Yang Cun quickly explained. "It's like this, sir, please keep an eye out for the out-of-towners who have entered the city these past two days.

One is a down-on-his-luck middle-aged beggar, carrying a seriously injured toddler."
"Alright, I want to see them alive or dead."
Chen Qinglei immediately patted his chest and said confidently, "Don't worry, in this small corner of Hangzhou,

although I, Chen Qinglei, am just a nobody, you don't need to worry about getting things done.

I'll find even an ant, let alone a father and son."
"Thank you for your trouble, sir."
Yang Cun was afraid of being polite with him for too long, so he quickly thanked him, picked up his horse, and rode off in a flash.

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