Chapter 341: A Good Show to Watch

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Chu Qingzhi explained, “Makeup artists help people visually transform their appearance via make-up, paint, wigs, and other accessories.”

The more Chu Qingyan listened, the more interested she became. She said actively, “Fifth Sister, 1 want to learn how to become a makeup artist. Can you teach me?”

“Sure, I’ll teach you tonight.” Rouge and makeup were luxury items in this world. She would make Chu Qingyan into a top makeup artist. In any case, Chu Qingyao had a deep interest in beauty and related stuff.

Chu Qingyan hugged Chu Qingzhi excitedly. “Fifth Sister, thank you.”

After drinking the milk, everyone began to taste the sandwiches…

Wu Yaqing and Ge Lihua had eaten all kinds of delicacies, but their taste buds were still conquered by the sandwiches.

Sandwiches were multi-layered with meat and vegetables, and the taste was rich.

Wu Yaqing said exaggeratedly, “Qingzhi, if I were a man, I would definitely marry you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said in a joking tone, “Are you so easily conquered?”

Wu Yaqing was an outgoing person, so her words were naturally straightforward. “Of course not. It’s because you have all the good qualities 1 admire. 1 like you so much.”

Chu Qingzhi went along with her. “Unfortunately, we’re all girls.”

Wu Yaqing looked at Chu Qingzhi affectionately and said, “Then let’s be together in our next life. Qingzhi, 1’11 be a man in my next life and find you before Brother Jinghong.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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“Haha…” Everyone was amused by her.

“The grilled sausage is also delicious. It’s crispy on the surface. When you take a bite, the fragrance of the meat will overflow. It’s soft and bouncy. Fifth Sister, how did you make it?” Chu Qingshuang looked curious.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “1 can’t explain it in a few words, but if you want to learn, 1 can teach you.”

Chu Qingshuang blinked and said expectantly, “Fifth Sister, then I’ll come back in the afternoon to learn from you, okay?”

Chu Qingzhi agreed. “Sure.”

“I want to learn too.” Chu Qingyue raised her hand. She wanted to cook for Yuting.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Then we can learn together.”

“Okay.”

In the cheerful atmosphere, breakfast ended on a happy note.

Chu Xuyao took the school bag and walked towards Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister, are you going to the school with us?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Sure. I’ll go meet Jiang Zhaoyong and help Fourth Sister take a look at his character.” She was really unhappy with this man looking down on girls.

“Fifth Sister, you have to be more picky. Fourth Sister can’t marry just anyone.” Chu Xuyao smiled gloatingly. He couldn’t wait to see Jiang Zhaoyang end up in a miserable state.

“I understand.” Chu Qingzhi smiled.

After tidying up, Chu Qingzhi went out with Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao.

As soon as they walked out of the door, Chu Xujin walked over awkwardly. “Fifth Sister, the case is too tricky. Can you come to the county office to help me again?”

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Chu Qingzhi said, “Sure, but 1 can only go to the county office in the afternoon.

1 have to deal with the beer workshop in the morning.”

This case overlapped with Jinghong’s case. She had to find a way to solve it..

Chu Xujin smiled. “1 will wait for you.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Go and investigate what you can first. If you can’t, we’ll think of a way when 1 come.”

Chu Xujin’s expression turned serious. “I understand, Fifth Sister.”

Yunfei School.

Chu Qingzhi was famous in Yunfei School. Everyone in the school knew her. When they saw her, they bowed to her. “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and replied politely, “Hello.”

At the entrance of the school, Xu Guannan passed through the crowd and saw the dazzling light green figure.

The girl’s skin was fair, and her face was as smooth as jade. She was as beautiful as a peach in spring.

Chu Qingzhi felt a gaze on her. She looked over curiously…

At the entrance of the school, a refined figure stood tall and straight. He was dressed in a plain white robe with a light belt. He had handsome eyes, was humble, and had the bearing of a gentleman.

Seeing that Chu Qingzhi had seen him, Xu Guannan smiled and bowed.

Chu Qingzhi nodded at him.

She remembered Xu Guannan, the person who she met at Hongyan Restaurant during the Dragon Boat Festival.

Chu Xuyuan also saw Xu Guannan and quickly said, “Fifth Sister, he’s now the teacher who taught us how to play the guqin.”

Chu Qingzhi had never listened to Xu Guannan playing the guqin, but from his demeanor, she could tell his character. “He’s not bad. Learn well.”

However, Chu Xuyao said, “Fifth Sister, you play the guqin better than him. Can you play a song for us later?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “If 1 play the guqin in your school, won’t 1 be ruining your teacher’s reputation?”

Chu Xuyao thought about it. That’s right. Fifth Sister’s guqin could make people lost in it. If the teacher couldn’t do it, wouldn’t he embarrass himself?

Chu Xuyao said, “Fifth Sister, forget it then.”

Chu Qingzhi liked Chu Xuyao and was willing to dote on him. “If you want to hear me play the guqin, let’s buy one and play it at home.”

Chu Xuyao smiled. “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”

The three of them continued to walk towards the school.

In this era, ordinary girls were not allowed to enter the school at will. However, Chu Qingzhi was personally conferred by the emperor as a baroness. Her talent and ability were outstanding, and she received the respect of the students. Hence, the school gate was always open for her. Everyone even hoped that she would come as often as possible.

Xu Guannan waited at the door. “Miss Chu, why are you here at the school today?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said unhurriedly, “My brother was bullied in school. I came to see what the person who bullied them looked like.”

These words attracted the students who passed by. They all thought to themselves, Who dares to bully Miss Chu’s brother?

There was a show to watch, so everyone couldn’t help but stop and look over with interest.

Xu Guannan smiled. “Miss Chu, please.”

He did not expect Jiang Zhaoyong’s retribution to come so quickly. He had already told him to be humble. However, the Martial Top Scorer was stubborn and got into trouble.

Chu Qingzhi said, “Please.”

After entering the school, Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao went to put down the school bag before bringing Chu Qingzhi to the martial arts training ground.

There were also martial arts courses in the school. The school had a comprehensive curriculum..

Chapter 342: Koed in One Move

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As soon as Chu Qingzhi entered the school, dozens of people followed behind her. As she walked towards the martial arts training ground, more and more people joined. In the end, there were more than a thousand people. It was a spectacular scene.

Jiang Zhaoyong was practicing his sword techniques on the training ground, sweating profusely. There was a reason why he was always prideful. It was because his martial arts were really high.

For example, his sword technique. That sword was so fast that people couldn’t even catch its traces in the air. It was smooth and sharp, decisive, and filled with power.

Seeing so many people walking towards him, he put his sword back into the scabbard.

It didn’t take him long to notice Chu Qingzhi,

Ila! Where did such a beautiful and refined woman come from?

This woman had a strong aura. Standing there, she naturally assumed the role of the protagonist and everyone else became her foil. She was like the bright moon hanging high up. No matter how beautiful and bright the stars were, they could not compare to the moon.

A woman could actually attract so many noble students to follow her. Her background was not simple!

Beside her stood Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao, and beside them was Xu Guannan. Even Xu Guannan, the influential figure in the school, had become a foil!! Could this woman be the Fifth Sister they were talking about?!

Chu Qingzhi was also sizing up Jiang Zhaoyong on the training ground…

The man was dressed in a long black robe. He was very handsome and had a hint of arrogance, but he was not conceited. He gave off a feeling of righteousness.

Chu Xuyao complained loudly, “Fifth Sister, he’s the one who bullied us again and again.”

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Jiang Zhaoyong strode over with a hearty smile on his face. “Did you really let your Fifth Sister come? You’re men, yet you actually let a woman stand up for you!”

Chu Xuyao did not care. “As long as I can achieve my goal, the process is not important.”

Jiang Zhaoyong smiled and looked at Chu Qingzhi. “Chu Xuyao said that you can kill me with one slap!”

People who talked too much usually died early. Without a warning, Chu Qingzhi raised her palm and slapped Jiang Zhaoyong’s chest…

Then, everyone saw Jiang Zhaoyong fly out in a spread-eagled manner. With a bang, he was embedded into the wall and firmly fixed to it…

Everyone was dumbfounded.

Isn’t she too OP?

Jiang Zhaoyong was someone who had defeated many people, but he was KOed by Miss Chu just like that!!

Everyone subconsciously looked at Chu Qingzhi with admiration in their eyes.

Jiang Zhaoyong was stunned.

He was defeated in one move?

Impossible, how could he be so weak?

However, he was now embedded in the wall. The truth was irrefutable… Chu Qingzhi’s martial arts completely crushed him!!

Chu Xuyao snorted and raised his chin like a victorious rooster. “1 told you that my fifth sister could beat you up in one move, but you didn’t believe me. Now you know how powerful she is, right?”

Jiang Zhaoyong felt that this was the most embarrassing day in his life. He did not expect Chu Qingzhi to be so powerful. Chu Xuyao was not exaggerating at all.

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If not for Chu Qingzhi showing mercy, he would have already been on the way to reincarnation.

The truth was too cruel!

“Miss Chu, can you put me down now?” He tried, but he couldn’t get down from the wall.

Chu Qingzhi inexplicably felt that Jiang Zhaoyong was a little pitiful, but there must be something hateful about a pitiful person. “You went back on your word twice. Shouldn’t you say something?”

Jiang Zhaoyong knew what was good for him. “Xuyuan, Xuyao, I’m sorry. 1 won’t joke like this again. If you want to learn martial arts, I’ll teach you.”

Chu Xuyao did not care anymore. “We already have a master who teaches us martial arts. You don’t have to worry about it.”

Jiang Zhaoyong quickly asked, “Who?”

Chu Xuyao had a very bad impression of Jiang Zhaoyong now, and his tone was a little unfriendly. “It’s none of your business.”

Jiang Zhaoyong regretted it in his heart. He still had to rely on the two little fellows to know Chu Qingning’s whereabouts, but they wouldn’t definitely not help him in the future!

Only if he knew that Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao had such a powerful fifth sister earlier!!!

What a mistake!!!

“I’ve already apologized to you. Xuyao, don’t be so petty.”

Chu Xuyao glanced at Jiang Zhaoyong. “I am petty. Also, do you think we can pretend that nothing happened just because you apologized?”

Jiang Zhaoyong wanted to cry but had no tears. “Then what else do you want?” Chu Xuyao shouted, “Cut ties!”

Jiang Zhaoyong really regretted it. The children of the Chu family were not to be trifled with. He could not even coax them. “Do you have to take it so far?”

Chu Xuyao did not want to talk to Jiang Zhaoyong anymore. He turned around and said to Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, let’s go.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Okay.”

Jiang Zhaoyong hurriedly shouted, “Hey, Miss, put me down, put me down…” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

With a bang, the wall cracked, and Jiang Zhaoyong fell from the wall!

Jiang Zhaoyong quickly got up in a miserable state.

Everyone made way for Chu Qingzhi to leave. Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao followed beside her, and Xu Guannan sent her off.

Behind her was a group of admiring gazes.

On the way, Xu Guannan suddenly said, “Miss Chu, can you give us some guidance on the guqin?”

“Is that appropriate?” Chu Qingzhi stopped in her tracks and glanced at her two younger brothers.

Xu Guannan couldn’t forget Chu Qingzhi’s guqin music ever since he listened to it that day. “There’s nothing inappropriate about it. Miss Chu’s guqin skills are superb. Having you guide us once is better than us training hard for ten years.”

Chu Qingzhi said politely, “Young Master Xu, you think too highly of me.”

Xu Guannan said sincerely, “I’m telling the truth. Miss Chu, please enlighten us.”

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao looked at Chu Qingzhi eagerly. They also hoped that Fifth Sister could play the guqin again.

Chu Qingzhi glanced at her two brothers and nodded in the end. “Just one song. 1 still have something to do at home.”

Xu Guannan was delighted. “Thank you, Miss Chu.”

Following Xu Guannan, the group of people arrived at the guqin room. When the students who were about to leave heard that Chu Qingzhi was going to play the guqin, they immediately returned. Moreover, this news spread like wildfire. Everyone gathered outside the guqin room.

Jiang Zhaoyong also squeezed over. He wanted to see how capable this woman was!

The class room was spacious and decorated very elegantly. There were portraits of people with deep attainments in the guqin hanging on the wall.

The pictures of them playing the guqin gave off a very scholarly atmosphere..

Chapter 343: Convinced

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Xu Guannan let Chu Qingzhi sit on the teacher’s seat. “Miss Chu, please.”

Chu Qingzhi refused. “It’s not appropriate for me to take your seat. I’ll take Xuyao’s seat.”

Xu Guannan smiled. It was hard not to like this girl.

Chu Qingzhi walked over and sat on Chu Xuyao’s seat. There was an ordinary guqin on the table. “Is this the guqin you used in class?”

Chu Xuyao nodded. “Yes.”

Chu Qingzhi fiddled with the strings twice. The sound was in tune. “Xuyao, which song are you learning?”

“I’m learning ‘Geese on the Sand’, but I can’t play it well. Fifth Sister, is it possible that I don’t have the talent to learn the guqin?” Chu Xuyao said in disappointment.

Chu Xuyuan leaned over and said in a low mood, “Fifth Sister, I can’t learn well either. Do 1 have to be very talented to learn the guqin?” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “It’s not difficult. As long as you master some basic skills, you can play a good tune even if you’re not talented.”

Iler seventh and ninth brothers were so smart. How could they not be able to master guqin?

The two little fellows’ chubby faces lit up involuntarily. They looked at Chu Qingzhi expectantly. They really wanted to play the guqin well.

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When the students outside the room heard this, they focused their attention and their eyes were fervent.

Among them, there was no lack of people with good guqin skills. They thought that it would be great if they could learn something.

Xu Guannan walked over and looked at Chu Qingzhi eagerly.

As the most outstanding guqin player among the students, he was also proud. However, ever since he heard Chu Qingzhi play the guqin outside Hongyan Restaurant last time, he realized how ignorant he was. He yearned to make improvements. Even if he could not reach Chu Qingzhi’s level, at least he had a goal to strive for.

Chu Qingzhi said patiently, “I’ll play a song first. Take a look at my finger technique and comprehend it. If you don’t understand, we’ll talk after I’m done playing.”

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao nodded. “Yes.”

Chu Qingzhi’s slender and beautiful fingers played on the guqin, and a melody slowly flowed out…

As soon as the melody spread, a scene appeared in everyone’s eyes. It was an autumn day when the wild geese flew south in groups, crossing the river. The lone goose in front landed on the sandbank first, followed by a few geese In the middle, then the ones at the back.

The guqin tune suddenly became different, and the scene in everyone’s minds changed… Some of the geese flew down without chirping, while others circled and flew down while chirping.

The guqin tune became slightly hurried… A group of wild geese flew over again. The lone goose in the lead looked up at the sky and cried out. The remaining geese quickly flew down. Dozens of geese in the sky flapped their wings and landed on the ground.

The sound of the guqin suddenly slowed down… Perhaps because they had rested enough, some of the wild geese that landed on the ground flew up and circled in the air, crying out as if they were calling for their companions to leave. The cries were uneven, and the sound of flapping wings was heard. Some stood there motionless, as if it had nothing to do with them.

The sound of the guqin alternated between calm and hurried… A group of autumn geese flew away, but there was an endless stream of them.

Clang… The guqin music ended.

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Although the song had ended, the music was still lingering. Everyone was immersed in the guqin music and did not come back to their senses for a long time.

In a pavilion not far from the guqin room, two noble elders were also infatuated by this beautiful guqin music.

Suddenly, one of them clapped his hands and laughed. “Wenzhan, how is it?”

Li Wenzhan came back to his senses and stroked his beard. He smiled and said, “This person’s guqin skills are above mine.”

Guan Fuyuan asked, “Do you want to see this person?”

Li Wenzhan hesitated for a moment before saying, “I don’t think so. This person’s attainments are above mine. I want to find a disciple, not a master.”

Guan Fuyuan smiled and said, “You’ve never admitted defeat when it comes to guqin. Why are you afraid this time?”

Li Wenzhan looked at him helplessly. “I’m not afraid. 1 just understand my limits.”

Guan Fuyuan smiled. “Alright, whatever you say.”

A wave of applause erupted in the classroom.

Chu Xuyuan said in admiration, “Fifth Sister, you played so well. 1 think I saw a group of geese flying over from the opposite side of the river and landing on the sandbank to rest. When they had enough rest, they continued to fly away…”

Chu Xuyao was also filled with admiration. “Fifth Sister, I also heard geese chirping. It’s very vivid.”

Xu Guannan’s eyes were filled with respect. He knew that he couldn’t compare to the girl in front of him.

Jiang Zhaoyong used to be prideful, but after losing to Chu Qingzhi, he started to doubt himself.

Now that he listened to the guqin music, even if he didn’t know anything about guqin, he knew that this guqin skill was top-notch.

Those students who thought that their guqin skills were not bad could not help but be humble.

Chu Qingzhi maintained a calm attitude. “Did you see my finger technique?”

Chu Xuyuan lowered his head guiltily. “Fifth Sister, I was so focused on listening that I forgot.”

Chu Xuyao also lowered his head.

Chu Qingzhi patted the two little guys’ shoulders and smiled. “It’s fine. I’ll show you again. This time, I’ll play slower.”

The guqin music sounded again. This time, everyone’s gaze was focused on Chu Qingzhi’s finger…

Xu Guannan looked at it seriously. He hadn’t made a breakthrough in his guqin skills for a long time. He wanted to use this opportunity to make a breakthrough.

Some students who were very fond of guqin squeezed around Chu Qingzhi and looked at her finger techniques carefully.

A teacher came to the classroom with a book, but there was no one in the classroom. “Eh, is it a rest day today?”

So he walked out.

The teachers at the other classrooms also walked out with dumbfounded expressions. The teachers looked at each other with a look of confusion on their faces.

After watching Chu Qingzhi play the guqin for the second time, someone immediately started practicing.

Chu Qingzhi gave away her seat. “Xuyao, play. Let me see how well you’ve learned it.”

“Okay.” Chu Xuyao felt enlightened. After sitting down, he immediately started playing.

In the following period of time, Chu Qingzhi completely replaced Xu Guannan as the teacher and guided the students. Under her guidance, everyone gained something and played the guqin better and better.

Jiang Zhaoyong stood at the door of the guqin room and looked at Chu Qingzhi. How old was this girl? How could she do everything so well?

Unknowingly, he was convinced..

Chapter 344: Scam More Money

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Zhang residence.

Lu Tianlan led a doctor into the residence. “Doctor, look at what happened to our young master. He suddenly became paralyzed.”

Actually, he was not paralyzed. He was just weak and couldn’t move, so everyone thought that he was paralyzed.

The doctor entered the room filled with the smell of medicine and took Zhang Ziyang’s pulse. He frowned. “There’s nothing wrong with his body.”

Lu Tianlan was a little dumbfounded. She had already hired four or five doctors, and every doctor said the same thing. “Doctor, are you sure there’s no problem?”

The doctor looked at Lu Tianlan angrily. “If you don’t believe me, find someone else.” With that, he picked up the first aid kit and left.

Lu Tianlan was anxious. What should she do?

Zhang Ziyang, who was on the bed, also heard the doctor’s words. He was furious and wanted to roar, but because he was powerless, the sound he made was very soft, like a kitten meowing.

“What’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with me?”

Zhang Ziyang suddenly felt a sense of panic. He felt like he was about to die.

He was going to die!

He called out to Lu Tianlan, “Tianlan, Tianlan…”

Lu Tianlan quickly ran to the bed. “Young Master, what’s wrong?” Her wealth was closely related to Zhang Ziyang. If Zhang Ziyang died, she would lose everything.

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Zhang Ziyang used all his strength and his face turned red. He said, “Go and invite Chu Qingzhi. Chu Qingzhi’s medical skills are brilliant. She can save me.”

Lu Tianlan suddenly remembered that Chu Qingzhi had been conferred the title of the baroness because she had used her medical skills to save the refugees. “Young Master, I’ll go immediately.”

Zhang Ziyang relaxed and lay on the bed. The panic in his heart slowly dissipated. Chu Qingzhi would definitely be able to save him.

Lu Tianlan came to the Chu Village in a carriage.

However, she was not very lucky. Chu Qingzhi was still in school and had not returned, so she looked for Shen Ruyue.

In the central room of the old house, Shen Ruyue poured a cup of tea for Lu Tianlan. “Tianlan, why are you in such a hurry? What happened?”

Recently, Shen Ruyue and Chu Xuhua had been in a sweet relationship. She looked very radiant. Lu Tianlan knew that Shen Ruyue was doing well when she saw her face. She was filled with envy.

Lu Tianlan calmed herself down and said helplessly, “Ruyue, 1 want to look for Chu Qingzhi.”

“Why are you looking for Qingzhi?” Shen Ruyue became vigilant. Lu Tianlan was Zhang Ziyang’s servant girl, and Zhang Ziyang was famous for being lecherous. Could it be that he had designs on Qingzhi?

Lu Tianlan said anxiously, “Young Master is sick. He wants Chu Qingzhi to treat him.”

Shen Ruyue was a little suspicious. Zhang Ziyang clearly looked healthy a few days ago. How could he get sick all of a sudden? Could it be that the master and servant were plotting something?

“Tianlan, Qingzhi is very busy. She might not have time. There are so many doctors in the county. Don’t tell me they can’t treat him.”

Seeing that Shen Ruyue was unwilling, Lu Tianlan quickly said, “I’ve already invited many doctors, but those quacks said that Young Master is not sick. Young Master can’t even get out of bed. It’s difficult for him to even turn around.”

Hearing this, Shen Ruyue felt that Lu Tianlan was lying. How could there be such a strange illness? It must be their scheme.

“Tianlan, go back first. Qingzhi has something to do and will not be back for a while.”

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Lu Tianlan suddenly knelt down in front of Shen Ruyue. “Ruyue, tell me where Chu Qingzhi is. I’ll go look for her, okay?”

Shen Ruyue was very surprised to see Lu Tianlan kneeling. Did something really happen?

But… she was happy to see it happen. Why should she help?

“Tianlan, I really can’t help you. Besides, 1 work for Qingzhi. She won’t listen to me.”

Lu Tianlan held Shen Ruyue’s hand and said tearfully, “Ruyue, you’re the only one who can help now. Can you help us?”

“What are you two doing?” Chu Qingzhi came back from school. The moment she returned, she heard crying in the room.

Shen Ruyue quickly explained the reason…

Chu Qingzhi was not surprised at all. “Go back. My medical skills are limited. I can’t treat such a strange illness.”

When Lu Tianlan heard this, her face turned pale. Chu Qingzhi was her last hope. “Miss Chu, if you can treat the epidemic, why can’t you treat my young master’s illness?”

Chu Qingzhi was speechless. “Miss, you’re being unreasonable. An epidemic is an epidemic. Your young master’s illness is another illness. Have you seen any doctor who can treat all illnesses?”

Lu Tianlan knelt in front of Chu Qingzhi and begged, “Miss, at least go and take a look. What if you can?”

Chu Qingzhi thought about it. Ruyue was in jail for two years because of Zhang Ziyang. What was done was done, but she had to make him compensate Ruyan.

“It’s fine if you want me to go and take a look, but my consultation fee is very expensive. The call-out fee is 200 taels, and the fee for taking the pulse fee is 200 taels. You have to pay for the prescription as well. Are you sure you want me to treat him?”

Lu Tianlan was desperate and agreed to everything. “Sure, sure. Our young master is rich.”

Chu Qingzhi shrugged. “Then give me the money.”

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Lu Tianlan quickly said, “I don’t have that much money with me now. I’ll go back and get it immediately.”

Shen Ruyue grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s hand, not wanting her to go. “Qingzhi, are you really going to treat Zhang Ziyang?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Treat him? Dream on. 1 want money.”

Shen Ruyue was stunned for a moment before she smiled. “The Zhang family is quite rich. We can scam more.”

“Exactly.”

Under Xu Songnian’s meticulous care, the three wolf cubs slowly recovered. Their fur was oily and they were lively. The henhouse was no longer enough for them to move around. They ran out and crawled around.

Wu Yaqing also liked the three wolf cubs very much. She walked over and grabbed one. She played with it and placed it back on the ground. “How long will it take for them to grow up?”

Xu Songnian caught a wolf cub that almost ran out of the house. “They’ll grow up in half a year.”

Wu Yaqing scratched the wolf cub’s furry head. “So long?”

Xu Songnian brought the other two wolf cubs to Wu Yaqing. “But they’ll be imposing when you grow up, so the wait is worth it.”

Wu Yaqing touched their ears and smiled innocently. “Grow faster. Let me see how mighty you look.”

“Fifth Cousin.” Xu Songnian suddenly saw Chu Qingzhi walking over.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and nodded at him. “The wolf cubs are growing well.”

Xu Songnian was rarely praised. He was a little embarrassed. “I’ll definitely work hard to do what Fifth Cousin asked me to do.”

Wu Yaqing stood up and looked at her eagerly. “Qingzhi, can you bring me along when you are out doing things in the future?”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the energetic Wu Yaqing and smiled. “Are you bored?”

Wu Yaqing waved her hand. “I’m not bored, but 1 think it’s more fun to follow you.”

Chu Qingzhi agreed. “I’ll bring you next time.”

Wu Yaqing went forward and hugged Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, I like you the most.”

Chu Qingzhi teased, “If you have a husband in the future, you won’t say such things.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Speaking of this, Wu Yaqing was depressed. “My husband is still hiding something, but he can’t compare to you. You’re the person I like the most..”

Chapter 345: A Night Pearl

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “The beer workshop has been built. 1’11 go to my room to get something. 1’11 go over later. Do you want to go with me?”

Wu Yaqing said without hesitation, “Yes.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Then wait a moment. I’ll go back to my room to get something.”

Wu Yaqing nodded. “Ok.”

After returning to her room to get her things, Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing walked to the beer workshop. It took five minutes to walk from their house to the beer workshop. It was neither close nor far.

At the foot of the mountain, a brand new workshop stood.

An Shanwu rushed it out on the third day with his subordinates and more than 20 villagers.

Although it was rushed out, the quality of the workshop was very good. Even the renovation in the workshop was very good. Every detail was done perfectly.

Chu Qingzhi walked around the workshop and said, “Brother An, go and get the salary from Ruyue. Also, when you go over, please tell Ruyue to arrange for some brewers to come over.”

An Shanwu nodded. “I’ll definitely deliver the message.”

“Thank you, Brother An,” Chu Qingzhi said politely.

An Shanwu smiled and said, “Sister Qingzhi, you don’t have to be so polite.”

The beer workshop was divided into six areas.

The first area is the warehouse area where wheat is stored.

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The second area is the area where the wheat is soaked and washed.

They had already connected the water pipe to the spring water from the mountain. It would be more flavorful to brew beer with the spring water.

The third area was the area where raw malt was milled, saccharified, and filtered. This area was very large.

On the far left were rows of wooden shelves. They were all custom-made. The soaked wheat was laid flat on the wooden plate and then placed on the wooden shelves to grow malt. Everything was in order.

There were five millstones beside the wooden shelf. They were also custom-made to grind malt.

The milled malt was then poured into a large wooden bucket to be saccharified and filtered.

The filtered malt juice was taken to the fourth area to cook. The fourth area was the area that specialized in cooking malt juice and adding hops.

The fifth area is the fermentation and bottling area.

The sixth was the second fermentation and the storage area for beer.

Each area had a different function. At the end of the last area, wheat would be turned into beer.

Ten villagers who were brewing beer soon arrived. Among them, two were women and eight were men. The first batch of beer was… 1,500 kilograms.

Chu Qingzhi didn’t waste any time and directly arranged for work. “Go to the warehouse and weigh 100 kilograms of wheat. After soaking it, go and clean the workshop. I’ll come to check in two hours.”

The wheat was all collected from the Chu family’s fields. Li Qingyu did not sell a single grain. There were more than 300 kilograms.

The villagers knew that Chu Qingzhi wanted to brew beer, so they didn’t sell the wheat. They thought that if Chu Qingzhi didn’t want it, they would sell it in the county. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

There was no shortage of raw materials.

“By the way, when the first batch of beer is brewed, whoever does a good job out of the ten of you will be promoted to manager.”

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The eyes of the ten villagers lit up. “Qingzhi, we will do our best.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Everyone, go and work.”

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi watched from the side. This was their first time doing this. Although the procedure was relatively simple, it could still go wrong. She needed to supervise it carefully.

Wu Yaqing stood beside Chu Qingzhi, her eyes filled with curiosity. “Qingzhi, how big are you planning to make the beer business?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “I’m not sure. Let’s see first.”

Wu Yaqing was very optimistic about beer. “Qingzhi, I think beer will definitely sell well. When the time comes, we can also sell it to the capital, the northern border, the eastern border, the southern border, the western border, and the affiliated countries. How about that?”

Chu Qingzhi also wanted to sell it all over the country, but it was unrealistic. “The vision is good, but we have to consider the transportation cost. If we sell beer so far away, we will definitely lose money.”

Wu Yaqing said, “It’s simple. There are many traveling merchants. They specialize in this. You don’t have to worry about transportation.”

Chu Qingzhi suddenly felt that Wu Yaqing was quite talented in doing business. Indeed, the job of traveling merchants was to sell things from one place to another. There was no need to worry about transportation.

Chu Qingzhi patted Wu Yaqing’s shoulder. “Little girl, you’re smart.”

Wu Yaqing put on a smug look. “Of course.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “If we are profiting from this beer business, we’ll contact the merchants.”

Wu Yaqing smiled and said, “Ok.”

Chu Qingyan ran to the beer workshop while panting. “Fifth Sister, Young Master Tan is here.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at the villagers who were still weighing wheat and said to Wu Yaqing, “Yaqing, I’ll go back and take a look. Help me take care of this place. Come and look for me if anything happens.”

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Wu Yaqing patted her chest and said readily, “Go, Qingzhi. I’ll definitely supervise them well.”

“Thank you.” Chu Qingzhi hurriedly went home.

In the new house, Chu Qingning served Tan Mengyang a cup of tea. “Young Master Tan, please have some tea.”

This man was really good-looking. His exquisite snow-white robe made him look like a pure white lotus.

Tan Mengyang glanced at Chu Qingning. “Thank you.”

Chu Qingning hurriedly said, “You don’t have to be so polite. You’re my fifth sister’s business partner. We’re all friends.”

Tan Mengyang smiled and nodded.

Chu Qingning looked at Tan Mengyang’s smile and could not take it anymore. This person looked even better when he smiled. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was the prettiest man she had seen.

Why was he so good-looking?!

Chu Qingning liked to look at good-looking people, be it men or women.

However, she wasn’t infatuated. She did it purely out of appreciation for beauty.

The moment Chu Qingzhi returned, she left.

When Tan Mengyang saw Chu Qingzhi, he stood up and bowed. “Miss Chu.”

He thought to himself that the girl in front of him was like a bright night pearl. She was beautiful and dazzling. If only she wasn’t engaged. Perhaps he could fight for her.

Chu Qingzhi said politely, “Young Master Tan, please sit.”

Tan Mengyang handed a food box on the tea table to Chu Qingzhi. “Miss Chu, this is the mooncake made by my workshop. Take a look.”

Chu Qingzhi opened the food box. There were two layers. She took out one of the mooncakes from the first layer and tasted it.

The outer appearance of the mooncake was similar to the mooncake she made. What was important was the filling.

This was the Minced-Pork Mooncake. The meat was soft and golden. The quality was not bad. It was obvious that it was carefully made.

“The Minced-Pork Mooncakes are not bad.”

Upon hearing this, Tan Mengyang felt relieved. “Miss Chu, try the Five-Kernel

Mooncake too..”

Chapter 346: Long-sighted

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The Five-Kernel Mooncake was more complicated. Moreover, it was called the Five-Kernel Mooncake but it did not mean that there were only five ingredients. The filling contained walnuts, peanuts, pine nuts, hemp nuts, sesame seeds, and orange skin. Not only was it exquisite, but it was also very rich. With a bite, there were many nut flavors and it was very delicious.

Chu Qingzhi broke the Five-Kernel Mooncake into two and looked at the ingredients carefully. Then, she tasted it. The sweetness was moderate. The skin was soft and thin, and the nuts inside were crispy. The taste was not bad.

“Young Master Tan, you asked an experienced chief to make these mooncakes, right?”

Tan Mengyang smiled. “Miss Chu is indeed smart. This chef has been working in my family’s workshop for 20 years and is very experienced.”

If not for his rich experience, he would not have been able to make a new mooncake so delicious on his first try. Chu Qingzhi said, “Your chef’s culinary skills are not bad. Just make it according to this standard.”

Tan Mengyang said, “Alright, if there are no other questions, I’ll take my leave. 1’11 try to hand over the 20,000 mooncakes to you the day after tomorrow.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Young Master Tan, do you mind telling me some ways to sell mooncakes?”

She didn’t worry about selling 50,000 mooncakes in the three county cities, but wouldn’t it be better if she could sell them a bit quicker?

Tan Mengyang smiled and said, “Coincidentally, many shopkeepers came to me to order mooncakes. I thought that Miss Chu had other plans, so I didn’t mention you to them. The total number of mooncakes they want is more than 20,000.1 wonder how many you can provide?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “I have 30,000 here. If they want them all, that’ll be great. This way, I won’t have to sell them personally.”

Tan Mengyang smiled. “Deal.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Deal.”

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Tan Mengyang said, “Miss Chu, I’ll go back and make the arrangements immediately. I’ll take my leave.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “I’ll send you out.”

Tan Mengyang stood up and walked out. After taking two steps, he suddenly stopped and sniffed. “Miss Chu, what are you cooking at home? It smells so good.”

At this moment, Li Qingyu was making bread in the kitchen with a few aunties in the village. The fragrance came from the bread.

The bread had to be sold too. If she could take this opportunity to obtain another deal, it would not be bad. Chu Qingzhi said, “Young Master Tan, wait a moment.”

Tan Mengyang nodded and sat back down. He was extremely curious. At the same time, he could not help but sigh. Chu Qingzhi’s family had endless new things.

Chu Qingzhi went to the kitchen to get two pieces of bread and two biscuits. She placed the two plates on Tan Mengyang’s tea table. “Young Master Tan, try them.”

Tan Mengyang had already guessed that it was something new, but he didn’t expect it to be so new. He could tell at a glance that the biscuits were some kind of pastry, but the bread… He had no clue.

“Miss Chu, am I supposed to eat it directly?”

“Yeah.”

Tan Mengyang reached out his slender fingers and picked up a piece of bread. As soon as he brought it close, he smelled a strong wheat fragrance. In terms of smell, he liked it very much.

Then, he took a bite. It was fragrant, sweet, soft, and tasted good.

In his eyes as a businessman, this thing would definitely sell well in the county city.

“Miss Chu, does it have a name?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “It’s called bread.”

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“Bread? It sounds pretty good.”

Tan Mengyang quickly finished a piece of bread and tasted the biscuits. The fragrance of wheat and onions mixed together. The texture was crisp and the taste was excellent.

“Miss Chu, what’s the name of this pastry?”

“Onion biscuit.”

“This name is quite appropriate.” Tan Mengyang thought for a moment. “Miss Chu, I won’t beat around the bush. How much do you have in stock? I want to take it to my shop to try it out. If it sells well, I’ll immediately sign a contract with you. How about that?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Of course, but there’s not much stock. There’s about 25 kilos of bread and only 5 kilos of biscuits.”

The reason why they baked so much bread was because Chu Xuede said that he wanted to sell the bread and biscuits in the afternoon to test the water.

Tan Mengyang said readily, “Alright, help me wrap it up. The carriage is parked outside. I’ll take it straight to the shop.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Wait a moment. I’ll prepare it immediately.”

When she returned to the kitchen, Chu Qingzhi cut the bread into pieces and wrapped each ten pieces in one oil paper. The biscuits were divided into two parts and wrapped up. Li Qingyu and the others helped, so it didn’t take long.

Chu Qingzhi placed the things in two large baskets and carried them to the central room.

Seeing this, Tan Mengyang hurriedly took the baskets from Chu Qingzhi and walked out, asking, “Miss Chu, did you set a price?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “The bread is 50 copper coins per half a kilo. I’ve already sold more than 5 kilos in the village. I haven’t started selling biscuits, but the price is also 50 copper coins.”

In this era, pastries were high-end food. Selling them for 50 copper coins was considered approachable to commoners.

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Tan Mengyang smiled and said, “Miss Chu, you don’t look like a businessman at all.”

Chu Qingzhi understood what Tan Mengyang meant. He meant that she sold things at a cheaper price and didn’t seem to care much about money. For example, ice cream bar. If it were someone else, they would have sold it for at least 20 copper coins a piece.

“Small profits but quick turnover.”

Since the start, Chu Qingzhi had never thought about opening a shop. She wanted to open a factory straight away. It was troublesome to open a shop. Every day, she would have to face so many people and the schemes of her competitors. She even had to send someone to manage it.

Everyone in the family was from the village and was not good at handling these things. It was different to open a factory. They only needed to face the shopkeepers who ordered the goods in large quantities. How simple was that?

Moreover, the good locations in the county city had long been occupied. Moreover, these people could open shops in the county city smoothly because they more or less had connections.

Tan Mengyang smiled and stopped talking about this topic.

Chu Qingzhi sent Tan Mengyang to the carriage. “Young Master Tan, if the things are sold out, please send someone to tell me so that I can make preparations in time.”

“No problem,” Tan Mengyang agreed readily.

The carriage moved further and further away. Chu Qingzhi turned around and walked back to the old house.

Everyone was busy making mooncakes. As soon as she walked over, she could smell the thick mooncake fragrance in the air.

Shen Ruyue waved at Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi walked towards Shen Ruyue. “How many mooncakes have you made?” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Shen Ruyue pointed at the box full of mooncakes and said, “There are fourteen thousand of them.”

Chu Qingzhi said in satisfaction, “This progress is not bad.”

Shen Ruyue asked, “Qingzhi, how much are we seeling the mooncakes.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “As far as I know, the mooncakes in the county are sold for 35 copper coins each. Ours are also sold for 35 copper coins. If someone wants it in large quantities, we can lower the price a little.”

The cost of a mooncake was 20 copper coins.

Mooncakes were also considered pastries. They could not be too cheap.

Shen Ruyue replied, “Qingzhi, I understand..”

Chapter 347: Crazy Money Earning Speed

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

After looking at the mooncakes, Chu Qingzhi walked towards the beer workshop.

Everyone was doing the cleaning.

When Wu Yaqing saw Chu Qingzhi coming over, she waved at her. “Qingzhi.”

Chu Qingzhi asked as she walked, “How is it?”

Wu Yaqing patted her chest with a smile and said confidently, “Everything is going smoothly. There is no problem at all.”

Chu Qingzhi patted Wu Yaqing’s shoulder and smiled. “Yaqing, you are a surprisingly good manager.”

Wu Yaqing was smug. “Qingzhi, don’t underestimate me. I’m a very capable girl.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Then it’s a waste of your talent to be a small manager.”

Wu Yaqing said loyally, “It’s not a waste at all? It’s only right for me to help my good sister.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “If you need my help in the future, 1’11 also do my best.”

Wu Yaqing placed her arm on Chu Qingzhi’s shoulder and said boldly, “That’s more like it.”

A villager walked over. “Qingzhi, the cleaning is done.”

Chu Qingzhi walked around the workshop and gathered everyone. “Go back today. Come back at this time tomorrow.”

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Everyone replied in unison, “Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi went to lock the door of the workshop and brought Wu Yaqing to the village.

The villagers were all busy collecting corn. On the way back, the two of them saw the villagers carrying the corn home. Although they were sweating profusely, their faces were filled with the joy of harvest. This season was the happiest.

The children in the village were also busy working, so the village was much quieter.

Grandpa Chu and the others were also collecting corn in the fields. Although they had the help of the monkeys, the cornfield was too large. They would not be able to finish in a short time.

After collecting the corn, they had to cut the corn stalks. Then, they had to collect peanuts, soybeans, and rice. After that, they had to plant winter wheat. They were very busy.

Grandpa Chu, Granny Chu, Chu Rong, and Chu Qingyan were the only ones left in the field. The others had endless things to do.

Chu Qingzhi did not want her family to tire themselves out and wanted to hire someone to do the farmwork. However, the Chu family was all hardworking people. They said that they would do it themselves first. If they really could not do it, they would hire some people.

Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing had just reached the door when Lu Tianlan came again.

This time, she brought enough money and immediately gave Chu Qingzhi 200 taels for the consultation fee. “Miss Chu, can you come with me now?”

Who would turn down money? Chu Qingzhi put away the money. “Let’s go.”

Wu Yaqing followed suit. “Qingzhi, I want to go too.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

They took Lu Tianlan’s carriage and went straight to the Zhang residence.

Lu Tianlan was very anxious. The moment she got out of the carriage, she brought Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing to Zhang Ziyang’s room. “Miss Chu, Young Master is in bed.”

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Chu Qingzhi reached out her hand.

Lu Tianlan immediately paid Chu Qingzhi 200 taels of silver for taking the pulse. Her heart ached terribly. She thought to herself, I’ll give it to Chu Qingzhi first. When Young Master Zhang recovers, I’ll get Chu Qingzhi to return it.

Zhang Ziyang was sleeping now. Other than looking a little pale and thin, there was nothing abnormal about him.

Chu Qingzhi asked Lu Tianlan to cover Zhang Ziyang’s wrist with a handkerchief before taking his pulse.

Lu Tianlan secretly scolded Chu Qingzhi for being fussy, but she still did as she was told and said politely, “Miss Chu, please.”

Chu Qingzhi casually placed her fingers on the handkerchief as she took Zhang Ziyang’s pulse. Soon, she retracted her fingers. “I can treat him, but the prescription will cost a thousand taels of silver.”

Lu Tianlan gasped. Is this a robbery?

Lu Tianlan forced a smile. “Miss Chu, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. You don’t have to ask for so much money, right?”

Chu Qingzhi said helplessly, “Unfortunately, I’m not a buddhist. If you don’t want the prescription, I’ll leave.”

Lu Tianlan’s expression froze. She secretly scolded Chu Qingzhi for being greedy, but on the surface, she said fawningly, “Miss Chu, 1,000 taels is too much. Can you make it cheaper?”

Chu Qingzhi said indifferently, “I can make it cheaper, but the prescription will also be less effective. Your young master might need three to five years to recover. I won’t force you. Make your choice.”

Lu Tianlan’s heart ached. It was a thousand taels of silver. She gritted her teeth and said, “Okay, I’ll give it to you.”

After a while, she handed the 1,000 taels of silver to Chu Qingzhi with trembling hands.

Chu Qingzhi took the banknotes and walked over to write the prescription. After writing down the prescription, she said, “I can also help you brew the medicine. It’s 2,000 taels once. After drinking the medicine I brewed, your young master will immediately recover.”

Two thousand taels?

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Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Alright, you can look for me again if you need anything.”

Lu Tianlan thought to herself, I won’t look for you again. She said politely, “Miss Chu, take care.”

Chu Qingzhi left the Zhang residence with Wu Yaqing.

Wu Yaqing was shocked by Chu Qingzhi’s methods of earning money. It was no wonder Qingzhi didn’t want her money. Based on Qingzhi’s speed of earning money, Qingzhi was probably more wealthy than her. “Qingzhi, you’re awesome!”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “They harmed Ruyan first, so they deserve it.”

When Wu Yaqing heard this, she quickly said, “Qingzhi, ask for more next time.”

Chu Qingzhi felt that the girls around her were quite similar to her. After Ruyue found out, she also asked her to scam more money. Ya Qing was the same. “Then I’ll double it next time.”

Wu Yaqing nodded with a smile. “Yes.”

Imperial Palace, Changle Palace.

Changle Palace was very gorgeous, and the decoration was very similar to a girl’s boudoir.

In the palace, a young woman in palace clothes held a red rose in her left hand and had just torn off a petal with her right hand.

Half of the petals of the rose had been plucked off, scattering all over the ground.

As she plucked off a petal, she muttered, “He likes me!”

Another petal was plucked off. “He doesn’t like me!”

This continued until all the petals were plucked off. “He likes me!”

Beside her stood a red-robed palace maid. She lowered her head slightly and looked nervous, not daring to speak.

The young girl was the occupant of Changle Palace, Princess Changle, the younger sister of the current emperor.

Princess Changle wore a pink palace dress, and she was dignified but did not lose the liveliness and cuteness of a young girl. Her face was beautiful, and her elegance was natural. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

However, she was very willful and domineering. As long as she liked something, she would think of ways to get it.

Princess Changle tossed away the remaining flower stem. Her eyes were filled with determination. “I want to leave the palace in plain clothes. Go and prepare for it..”

Chapter 348: Rice Grain Tattoo

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The palace maid was terrified. She said in fear, “Princess, you have to get His Majesty’s permission to leave the palace. Otherwise, you will be punished by the palace rules!”

Princess Changle thought nothing of it. “Brother dotes on me so much. He won’t punish me. Let’s go.”

The palace maid didn’t listen. The emperor would not punish the princess, but he would definitely punish her. If she allowed the princess to leave the palace, she might be beaten to death.

She was so frightened that she knelt down and said with a sobbing tone, “Princess, please don’t leave the palace. It’s dangerous outside.”

Princess Changle’s patience ran out. She shouted, “Are you leaving or not?”

The palace maid begged, “Princess, let’s ask His Majesty first and wait for his approval before leaving the palace, okay?”

Princess Changle was immediately displeased. “Are you serving the emperor or me?”

The palace maid quickly said, “I’m your servant.”

However, because of the princess’s unrestrained behavior, seven or eight palace maids had already died.

Princess Changle fiercely lifted the palace maid’s chin and threatened, “Since you are my people, then listen to my words. Otherwise, 1 won’t let you have an easy time!”

The palace maid was so afraid that her body trembled. She quickly replied, “I’ll help you get changed immediately.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The princess changed out of her princess outfit and into the palace maid outfit. Then, she led the palace maid in the direction of the Cold Palace.

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The Cold Palace was next to the palace wall, so they could get out from there.

Princess Changle knew martial arts. She held a whip in her hand. With a swing, the whip wrapped around a protruding brick on the palace wall. She pulled it, and after confirming that it was stable, she grabbed the palace maid and flew out of the wall.

The palace maid was scared to death. After landing, her legs went weak and she fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Princess Changle cursed, “Useless thing!”

The palace maid felt extremely aggrieved. She did not know martial arts, and the palace wall was so high. It was normal for her to be afraid, but the princess would never think for others. She could only endure it silently.

Princess Changle did not care about the palace maid at all. She whipped the palace maid and said, “Let’s go.”

The palace maid’s body trembled in pain. Tears immediately flowed out, but she did not dare to cry. Otherwise, she would be whipped again. She quickly got up and followed the princess.

Ministry of Justice.

A secret guard handed some letters to Tang Jinghong. “General, this is evidence that Liu Jingxian violated the law.”

Liu Jingxian was Si Yingzong’s previous superior. He took Si Yingzong’s credit, but when something happened, he let Si Yingzong take the blame.r

Tang Jinghong looked at the letter and thought to himself that he had finally gathered enough evidence after many days of investigation. “Get someone to expose him. Make sure his head falls to the ground within three days.”

The secret guard cupped his hands. “Yes, General.”

Tang Jinghong stood in front of the window and stared at a white daisy outside. After thinking for a while, he left the house and went to the room where the assistant minister of Justice was handling the case.

The assistant minister of Justice… Ren Buqing looked up at Tang Jinghong and said, “General.”

Tang Jinghong was not familiar with Ren Buqing, but after working with him for the past few days, they had become familiar with each other. “Have you found ‘Yun’?”

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Ren Buqing immediately frowned, looking very worried. “No, it’s too mysterious. It’s hidden too deeply.”

Tang Jinghong asked again, “Have you investigated the anonymous sender?”

Originally, no one knew that the Minister of War was selling official positions. Someone sent a letter to the imperial censor at night before it was exposed.

The imperial censor was very pedantic and stubborn, but he was absolutely loyal to the Daling Dynasty. As soon as he saw the letter, he immediately submitted it to the emperor in court the next day.

Hence, the Minister of War was imprisoned.

Ren Buqing said, “General, the handwriting is very unfamiliar. It doesn’t match anyone in the capital. Moreover, the Minister of War refused to say anything. There’s basically no progress in the case.”

Tang Jinghong frowned and thought for a moment. “I’ll go to the prison to talk to the Minister.”

Ren Buqing quickly stood up. “General, 1’11 go with you.”

Tang Jinghong nodded and the two of them walked towards the prison.

In the prison.

The prison was dark and gloomy, filled with the smell of dampness and decay.

In a cell deep in the prison, a middle-aged man in prison clothes sat cross-legged on the hay with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, there was the sound of a key chain and the door to the prison opened.

Tang Jinghong and Ren Buqing walked in one after another.

Tang Jinghong lowered his gaze and stared at the middle-aged man for a while. He said calmly, “Minister, are you still refusing to speak?”

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Shi Rongping opened his eyes, which were dazzled by the light. He quickly covered them with his palm. “General Tang, the evidence is conclusive. 1 also admit my guilt. What else do you want me to say?”

Tang Jinghong said, “As far as I know, your wife is an expert at doing business. All these years, her business has been good. 1 don’t think you will take the risk of a capital crime for just tens of thousands of taels of silver.”

Shi Rongping closed his eyes and stopped talking.

Tang Jinghong pondered for a while. “Minister, refusing to speak is not going to help either of us…”

Shi Rongping made up his mind to ignore Tang Jinghong. No matter what Tang Jinghong said, he remained silent.

Tang Jinghong frowned. What was Shi Rongping hiding?

“Minister, what does ‘Yun’ mean?”

Shi Rongping remained silent, but his eyeballs rolled. He clearly knew something.

Seeing he wasn’t going to get a word out of Shi Rongping, Tang Jinghong brought Ren Buqing out of the prison. They made a turn and arrived at another cell.

Fu Qingsheng, the buyer of the official position, was locked up here. He kept his mouth shut and did not say anything either.

However, Tang Jinghong was not here to ask questions. When he told Chu Qingzhi about the case yesterday, he received a hint. Now, he was here to verify it.

Tang Jinghong instructed the jailer, “Go and take off his clothes to see if there are any rice grain tattoos.”

The jailer obeyed. “Yes, General.”

When Fu Qingsheng heard Tang Jinghong’s words, he looked at him in surprise. How did he know that there were rice grain tattoos?

The surprise in his eyes did not escape Tang Jinghong’s scrutinizing gaze. Tang Jinghong was even more certain that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.

The jailer took off Fu Qingsheng’s clothes and saw a rice grain tattoo on his arm.

Tang Jinghong stared at the rice grain tattoo. It was also on the few merchants who died in Shuiyun County. It could be seen that these people were all from the same faction.

“Take him out and interrogate him about the rice grain tattoo.”

“Yes, General.”

A trace of panic flashed across Fu Qingsheng’s heart. Tang Jinghong clearly had some clues. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have known about the tattoo.. How did he know?

Chapter 349: Best Man in the Capital

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Ren Buqing looked at Fu Qingsheng who was dragged away and asked Tang Jinghong in confusion, “General, how did you know about the rice grain tattoo?”

Tang Jinghong told Ren Buqing about the case that Chu Qingzhi had told him…

Ren Buqing fell into silence. His heart was heavy, and he felt suffocated. “General, I have a feeling that a storm is coming.”

Tang Jinghong said slowly, “I hope we can stop all of this.”

Ren Buqing nodded. “Let’s do our best.”

A jailer ran over in a hurry. “General, outside the Ministry of Judice, there is a fierce girl. She’s holding a whip and has already injured many people. She’s shouting that she wants to see you.”

Tang Jinghong had a bad feeling and quickly walked out.

As expected…

When Princess Changle saw Tang Jinghong, she immediately put away her whip and smiled gently as if she had become a different person. “Jinghong, why didn’t you tell me that you were back in the capital?” As she spoke, she wanted to pull Tang Jinghong’s hand.

“Princess, you shouldn’t leave the palace casually.” Tang Jinghong put his hands behind his back and avoided the princess’s hand. The princess’s hand missed, and a trace of gloominess flashed across her eyes.

When the people who had been injured by Princess Changle heard this, they thought that it was no wonder that a young lady dared to come to the Ministry of Justice and beat people up. It turned out that she was that arrogant and despotic princess.

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The palace maid standing at the side with her head lowered nodded in her heart. General Tang, quickly get the princess to return to the palace. In the entire world, the princess only listens to you.

Princess Changle said coquettishly, “Didn’t I leave the palace for you? You really are heartless. You want me to return to the palace as soon as we meet.”

Tang Jinghong was slightly frustrated. “I still have many things to deal with here. If you want to stay, be my guest.” With that, he walked away.

Princess Changle hurriedly stopped Tang Jinghong. “Jinghong, do you not like me so much?”

Wasn’t it obvious? Moreover, he had always had this attitude. Tang Jinghong said coldly, “Princess, please behave yourself.”

If it were anyone else, Princess Changle would have lost her temper long ago. However, she was worried that if she lost her temper, Tang Jinghong would ignore her even more.

“Jinghong, why are you so cold to me?”

Tang Jinghong became even colder. He pursed his lips and said, “Princess, I have a fiancee. Don’t come looking for me again.”

The word “fiancee” exploded in the princess’s mind like a bomb. Her expression froze and her body swayed. Her eyes were filled with disbelief as she asked excitedly, “Who? Who is your fiancee?”

She had liked Tang Jinghong for so many years. Why did he suddenly have a fiancee without letting her know?

She could accept it if Tang Jinghong didn’t like any woman, but why was that fiancee an exception? Why could she win Tang Jinghong’s heart? Why!!!

Princess Changle did not believe him. She stared straight at Tang Jinghong, her eyes red. She asked word by word, “Jinghong, are you joking with me?”

Tang Jinghong said coldly, “I’m not joking with you. Princess, please leave.”

Princess Changle gritted her teeth and glared at Tang Jinghong hatefully. “Let me tell you, if I can’t get you, no one else can. I’ll return to the palace immediately and let my brother matchmake us. You can only be mine.”

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With that, the princess fiercely flicked her whip and ran towards the palace.

Tang Jinghong looked at the princess’s back and frowned. It had been so long, why hadn’t the princess given up?! n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Ren Buqing walked forward. “General Tang, is the fiancee you mentioned true?”

God knew how many nobles in the palace secretly asked about the type of girl Tang Jinghong liked when he became famous.

Tang Jinghong was simply the perfect type for everyone…

He held a lot of power, and his rewards piled up like a mountain. He did not have concubines. His family was simple, and if one married into the family, she would be the wife of the general. As a woman, you couldn’t ask for more than that.

Everyone was tempted by such a good marriage. Some even asked the empress dowager to matchmake.

However, they all gave up since the princess announced that Tang Jinghong could only marry her. Otherwise, the person who snatched Tang Jinghong from her would end up in a miserable state.

The Emperor doted on Princess Changle very much. Moreover, Princess Changle was ruthless to begin with. Who dared to provoke her? Hence, everyone was forced to give up on Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong turned to look at Ren Buqing with a serious expression. “Of course it’s true.”

Ren Buqing smiled and said, “Congratulations, General.”

“Thank you.” A gentle light appeared in Tang Jinghong’s eyes, but it disappeared immediately. “Buqing, 1 need to go to the palace now.”

Ren Buqing cupped his hands. “Please go ahead, General.”

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The news of Tang Jinghong having a fiancee spread very quickly, shattering the hearts of many unmarried ladies.

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.

Princess Changle showed no regard for the palace rules and barged into the imperial study. She cried and said, “Brother, I’m being bullied.”

When the Emperor saw Princess Changle’s outfit, he frowned. “You left the palace?”

Princess Changle couldn’t care less about this now. Her heart was troubled by Tang Jinghong having a fiancee. “Brother, don’t talk about this. I have something more important to tell you.”

The Emperor was having a headache over political matters. When he heard Changle’s words, his headache worsened. “What is it? Tell me.”

Princess Changle directly knelt down. “1 beg you to be my matchmaker.”

The Emperor sized up Princess Changle. Everyone knew that Changle liked Tang Jinghong. Did she change her mind and decide to marry someone else? “Who do you want to marry?”

Princess Changle spoke without thinking, “Tang Jinghong!”

The Emperor didn’t know what to say.

He actually hoped that Princess Changle could marry Tang Jinghong, but Tang Jinghong had already made it clear to him that he would not marry the princess. Otherwise, he would resign and go into seclusion.

Tang Jinghong was his number one general. Compared to Princess Changle’s marriage, he was much more important.

The Emperor said straightforwardly, “Changle, Tang Jinghong doesn’t want to marry you.”

Princess Changle was already at her wits’ end. She had a feeling that she was really going to lose Tang Jinghong this time. In her desperation, she said, “Brother, you’re the Emperor. If he doesn’t want to marry me, force him to marry me!”

The Emperor didn’t know what to say.

Just because he was the Emperor didn’t mean he could not be willful, okay?

Besides, was Tang Jinghong someone who could be forced?

He knew very well that if he forced Tang Jinghong, Tang Jinghong would definitely do what he said. Who would guard the Daling Dynasty for him then?

As long as Tang Jinghong was around, those neighboring countries would not dare to act rashly..

Chapter 350: Interrogation

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

A eunuch came in and reported, “Your Majesty, General Tang requests an audience.”

The Emperor secretly heaved a sigh of relief. He didn’t have to face it alone. That was great. “Hurry up and bring him in.”

Tang Jinghong was led into imperial study by the eunuch. He bowed. “Your Majesty.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Princess Changle was delighted to see Tang Jinghong. Tang Jinghong must have lied to her. How could he suddenly have a fiancee? He must have come to explain to her. Thinking of this, she became happy. “Jinghong.”

Tang Jinghong bowed to the princess and said to the emperor, “Your Majesty, I’m here to tell you something.”

The Emperor’s gaze swept across Princess Changle before landing on Tang Jinghong. “What is it?”

Tang Jinghong said, “Your Majesty, during this period of time when 1 returned to my hometown to recuperate, my family arranged a marriage for me. Now, 1 already have a fiancee. It wasn’t easy for me to have a fiancee and I cherish her very much. 1 hope to receive Your Majesty’s blessing.”

The Emperor didn’t know what to say.

Back then, all the girls in the Capital were attracted to Tang Jinghong. However, Tang Jinghong didn’t like any of them. Even the princess couldn’t win his heart. However, he actually said it was not easy for him to have a fiancee.

The Emperor really wanted to ask Tang Jinghong if he was doing this on purpose!

Although he thought so, he was also curious about what kind of girl was Tang Jinghong’s fiancee.

When Princess Changle heard these words, she went mad with jealousy. Her beautiful face twisted slightly as she said, “It’s just a fiancee. It’s not like you are married. It doesn’t matter.”

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“But in my heart, she’s already my wife, my only wife.” Tang Jinghong’s tone was firm.

Princess Changle slowly fell to the ground, unwilling to believe it. She roared, “Jinghong, in this world, only 1 am worthy of you. She’s just a country girl who can’t give you anything. Why are you marrying her?”

Chu Qingzhi’s figure appeared in Tang Jinghong’s mind. It was not that Qingzhi could not give him anything, but that he could give her anything.

He bowed to the princess. “Princess, thank you for liking me, but please don’t come looking for me in the future.”

Seeing Changle’s disappointed look, the Emperor sighed. “Jinghong, you’ve already decided to marry only one woman?”

Tang Jinghong asked, “Your Majesty, aren’t you the same?”

The Emperor smiled. He only loved the Empress, so he understood Tang Jinghong. “Changle, there are many young talents in the capital. Pick another one.”

Princess Changle looked at the Emperor in disappointment, then at Tang Jinghong. Tears streamed down her face as she ran out.

Her heart was filled with hatred. Tang Jinghong, you can only be mine. Even if 1 destroy you, 1 won’t let anyone else get you!!!

Shuiyun County.

Chu Qingzhi and Wu Yaqing chatted as they arrived at the county office.

There were two guards at the entrance of the county office. When they saw Chu Qingzhi, they bowed to her. “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at the two of them and asked, “Where’s Xujin?”

The guard immediately said, “He’s interrogating the prisoner in the prison.”

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When Chu Xujin came to the county office, he told the guards that Chu Qingzhi would come to help investigate the case.

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Please bring me there.”

The guard said politely, “Miss Chu, this way please.”

In the prison, the old man from the Tao residence was tied to a human rack. Chu Xujin and the head constable were interrogating him. There were some constables and jailers around, but Ge Lihua was not among them.

The old man had lived a good life with Tao Pengnan and had never suffered like this. Now that he had been tortured in the prison, he had lost a lot of weight. Even his hair had turned white. There were bloodstains on his body from the whip. He looked very pitiful.

“Xujin, head constable.” Chu Qingzhi came in and greeted.

When Chu Xujin saw Chu Qingzhi, he was delighted and smiled. “Fifth Sister.” Then, he saw Wu Yaqing. “Yaqing, you’re here too?”

Wu Yaqing was a little uncomfortable looking at the scene. “Don’t worry about me. I’m just here to watch the show.” After saying that, she retreated to the side.

The head constable glanced at Wu Yaqing and cupped his hands at Chu Qingzhi. “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “What did you find out?”

Chu Xujin said seriously, “1 found out that before the merchant came to look for the girl in the brothel, another man came to look for her.”

“Another man?” Chu Qingzhi asked. “Did she say why he was looking for her?”

“Yes.” Chu Xujin said, “She said that the man brought her into the room and did nothing, but he drugged her.”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment and asked, “Where’s Lihua?”

Chu Xujin said, “She is investigating in the brothel, trying to find out who that man was. My guess is that that man was probably the one who injured the other two merchants and pushed them into the river.”

Why would a man drug a woman in a brothel…

What role did the brothel girl play in this?

Chu Qingzhi said, “Third Brother, where is that brothel girl now?”

Chu Xujin said, “Still at the brothel.”

Chu Qingzhi felt like an answer was forming in her mind, but she still needed to connect the dots. “1’11 go over and take a look.”

“Wait a minute, Fifth Sister,” Chu Xujin said. “Fifth Sister, your interrogation technique is brilliant. Help us interrogate this old man first. 1 don’t know what drug Tao Pengnan gave him. He’s beaten up so badly, but he still refuses to speak.”

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at the old man. The old man was unconscious and his face was covered in blood. “Wake him up.”

The jailer immediately poured a bucket of water on the old man’s face.

The old man immediately woke up.

Chu Qingzhi crossed her arms and sized up the old man. “What’s your relationship with Tao Pengnan?”

The old man looked at Chu Qingzhi with his turbid eyes, then at the others. He said in a hoarse voice, “I’m his father.”

Everyone was dumbfounded.

So, the Tao family was in such a mess because Tao Pengnan was a bastard…

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Do you know about Tao Pengnan’s fake death?”

The old man’s breathing was a little hurried as he said, “1 know, that servant girl knows too. But that servant girl’s eyes were filled with killing intent when she looked at Tao Pengnan. 1 don’t believe her.”

Chu Qingzhi continued to ask, “Only the two of you know about this?”

The old man said, “Yes.”

Hearing this, Chu Qingzhi had a plan in her mind.

Now that the servant girl was dead and the old man was under their control, they could choose to tell him that Tao Pengnan was dead or choose not to. Now that Tao Pengnan was the breakthrough point in the entire case, it was necessary to use him to dig out as many clues as possible..