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Because of Chu Tang’s remark, Miss Mu’s reputation was preserved, leading the Mu family head to send twice as many supplies to Tang’s camp.

After bathing and changing, Miss Mu sat by her bed and instructed her maid, “Xiaoqin, bring me the box with my silver notes.”

“Yes, Second Miss.” The maid brought the box over.

Miss Mu opened the box and took out a stack of silver notes. “Take this to the young master.”

The maid hesitated. “Second Miss, isn’t this too much money?”

“No amount of money is worth more than my life. Take it to him.” Miss Mu insisted, hoping to leave a lasting impression on Chu Tang.

The maid, no longer arguing, hurriedly took the silver notes and headed to Tang’s camp.

As a maid, she couldn’t approach the camp, so she waited nearby, knowing she would see Chu Tang when he returned.

After waiting for about an hour, Chu Tang and Tang Jinghong finally returned to the camp together.

The maid quickly approached them. “Young Master, this is from my lady.”

Chu Tang looked at the stack of silver notes, amounting to several thousand taels, and was surprised. “Whose maid are you? Why are you giving me this money?”

The maid respectfully replied, “I am Miss Mu’s maid. This is her personal savings, and she wanted me to bring it to thank you.”

Chu Tang thought for a moment. Even as a thank-you gift, giving several thousand taels was quite extravagant and a bit unusual. “Go back and tell your lady that the Mu family head has already given us a reward. She doesn’t need to give more.”

The maid did not take back the notes. “Young Master, please accept it. If I return with it, my lady will blame me.”

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Not wanting to make things difficult for a maid, Chu Tang took the silver notes. “Very well, I’ll accept it. Tell your lady I will visit to thank her properly.”

“Yes, Young Master.” The maid bowed and quickly left.

Chu Tang looked at the silver notes, pondered for a moment, and put them away. “Let’s go, Jinghong.”

The two continued into the camp.

…

Inn.

Back at the inn, Li Hongye, who had not yet fallen asleep, was informed by his subordinate. “Third Elder, the valley has been completely burned down, and not a single person escaped!”

Li Hongye, sweating profusely, sat up in bed. “When did this happen?”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The subordinate was also sweating heavily. Tang Jinghong’s forces were formidable, almost as if they had divine assistance, breaking through the valley’s defenses so quickly. “Just a short while ago.”

Li Hongye clutched his chest, relieved that he had left quickly. Otherwise, he would have been captured too. “What’s the current situation?”

The subordinate wiped the sweat from his forehead. “Everything is gone.”

Li Hongye regained his composure, internally cursing Tang Jinghong. How could he have broken through the valley’s defenses so swiftly? Did he truly have divine assistance to overcome such powerful mechanisms?

He asked, “What’s Tang Jinghong doing now?”

The subordinate replied, “He’s returned to the camp.”

After pondering for a moment, Li Hongye made a resolute decision. “Inform the spies to use any means necessary to poison Tang Jinghong!”

The subordinate felt a chill. “Yes, Third Elder.”

…

Tang’s Camp.

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The morning sky was ablaze with crimson.

In the tent, Chu Tang sat across from Tang Jinghong, sharing breakfast. Just as Chu Tang picked up his chopsticks, he frowned.

Each bowl of food was poisoned.

Chu Tang stopped Tang Jinghong. “Don’t eat. The food is poisoned.”

Tang Jinghong put down his chopsticks, his face darkening. “Chu Tang, let’s put on a show to see who we can flush out.”

“Alright.” Chu Tang agreed.

A moment later, Chu Tang shouted, “General! General!” and helped Tang Jinghong out of the tent, heading towards the medics’ tent.

The guards, seeing this, were alarmed and shouted, “Medic! Medic! The General is vomiting blood!”

The medics were shocked, rushing out of their tents. Jiang Zhaoyong and Chu Qingning also hurried over.

Tang Jinghong’s face was turning blue and purple, clearly showing signs of poisoning. Suddenly, he vomited a mouthful of dark blood, causing the onlookers to believe he was gravely ill.

Chu Tang helped Tang Jinghong into the medics’ tent and laid him down. “Medic, please see what’s wrong with the General. He collapsed and vomited blood after eating a bowl of porridge.”

Two medics took Tang Jinghong’s pulse, their faces growing more serious. After a moment, one said, “I can’t find a pulse!”

This statement caused the other medics to panic, rushing forward to take the pulse. They all found no pulse.

Seeing this, some people began to withdraw…

In the art of war, deception is crucial. That night, three individuals attempted to flee the camp, only to be captured by Chu Tang, who had laid in wait.

Under severe interrogation, they confessed that Li Hongye had ordered them to work together to poison Tang Jinghong, planning to leave the camp afterward.

To avoid suspicion, they had waited until midnight to leave, but they were still caught.

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Chu Tang sneered. He hadn’t even had time to trouble Li Hongye, but Li Hongye was already eager to act. “Jinghong, I’m going to find Li Hongye. The Yun organization still has the second, tenth, and fourth elders at large. It’s time to capture the third elder.”

Tang Jinghong smiled, holding Chu Tang’s hand. “I’ll go with you and give him a good scare!”

Chu Tang nodded. “Let’s go.”

They arrived at the inn where Li Hongye was staying, only to find that he had already left.

Chu Tang raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on his face. “The rat has entered its hole. Jinghong, it seems I’ll have to return to Mu City.”

Tang Jinghong expressed concern. “No need to rush. Rest for a couple of days before returning.”

Chu Tang thought for a moment and agreed. “Alright, I’ll listen to you.”

…

Chu Tang returned the silver notes to Miss Mu. “Your father has already given food and medicinal herbs to the camp. I can’t accept your money.”

He placed the notes on the table in front of her.

Miss Mu held the notes. “I genuinely wanted to give this to you. Please take it.”

Chu Tang stepped back. “I really don’t need it, Miss Mu. Farewell.” With that, he left.

“Hey…” Miss Mu called out, but Chu Tang was already far away. “Am I some sort of plague? Why is he avoiding me so quickly!”

…

Two days later, Chu Tang set off for Mu City. Tang Jinghong escorted him to Mu City before going off to handle other matters.

Upon returning to the Tao residence, Chu Tang was immediately approached by Zeng Huo. “You’re back?”

“How did you know so quickly?” Chu Tang eyed him suspiciously, wondering if Zeng Huo had been secretly monitoring him.

Zeng Huo, noticing Chu Tang’s suspicion, quickly explained, “I didn’t secretly monitor you. I just had someone keep watch at the gate. They came to inform me as soon as you returned.”

Chu Tang set down his luggage. “What’s the matter?”

Zeng Huo seemed excited. “I’ve found out the third elder’s identity.”

Chu Tang turned to look at Zeng Huo. “I already know the third elder’s identity.”

Zeng Huo was speechless.

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Zeng Huo was curious, “How do you get your information so quickly?”

Chu Tang, unhurried, replied, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Zeng Huo looked at Chu Tang and nodded, “Makes sense.”

Chu Tang waved his hand dismissively at Zeng Huo. “Alright, I’m going to rest for a while. Tonight, I’ll go catch the third elder. Check where he is and come back to inform me after dark.”

Zeng Huo clasped his hands in a salute and left the Tao residence.

Mu Xiao, seeing Zeng Huo leave, hesitated for a moment before approaching. “Greetings, Master.”

Chu Tang sat down and poured himself some tea. “What’s the matter?”

Mu Xiao got straight to the point. “I want to help you with your tasks.” Only by working for him did he feel at ease.

Chu Tang thought for a moment. “Then investigate Wen Baoyu. She seems to be the apple of the third prince’s eye. See if she’s really that innocent.”

It seemed Chu Tang didn’t fully trust him; otherwise, he wouldn’t have him investigate a seemingly insignificant woman. But Mu Xiao still agreed, “Yes.”

Chu Tang waved him off. “Go ahead.”

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Mu Xiao turned and left.

Hong Feiyu knocked and reported, “Master, there’s a beautiful young lady at the main gate looking for you.”

Chu Tang opened the door, his brows slightly furrowed. “A beautiful young lady?”

Hong Feiyu quickly glanced at Chu Tang’s face, then lowered her head and reported, “Yes, she’s very beautiful, wearing a white gauze dress. She said you owe her something, and she’s here to collect it.”

Chu Tang thought to himself, he never owed anyone anything. “Have her come in. I’ll be waiting at the lakeside pavilion.”

At the lakeside pavilion, Chu Tang sat facing the lake, relaxing as he gazed at the lotus blossoms.

Footsteps approached…

Chu Tang never dreamed the visitor would be Miss Mu. “Miss Mu Meiying, at your service, Young Master Chu.”

“What brings you here?” Chu Tang was quite surprised. Had he forgotten to explain something to this young lady, causing her to chase him all the way to Mucheng?

“I came to find you.” Mu Meiying sat beside Chu Tang and, catching him off guard, grabbed his hand. “You… marry me.”

Chu Tang was speechless.

There must be some misunderstanding!

Chu Tang straightened up slightly, his expression becoming serious. “Explain, what’s going on?”

Mu Meiying looked at Chu Tang with pitiful eyes. “As soon as you left, my father started arranging suitors for me, wanting me to get married quickly to avoid another incident like being kidnapped by bandits.”

“Your father is quite considerate.” Chu Tang remarked helplessly.

Mu Meiying moved closer, wrapping her arms around Chu Tang’s. “I don’t want to marry someone I’ve never met. Chu Tang, I want to marry you. Will you marry me?”

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Chu Tang didn’t want to deceive the young lady. “What if I told you I’m a woman too?”

“A woman?” Mu Meiying was taken aback, scrutinizing Chu Tang. But she couldn’t see any feminine traits. “Are you joking?”

“I’m not joking.” Chu Tang said seriously. “I’m also a girl, just dressed as a man for convenience.”

Mu Meiying was so shocked that she stood up. She couldn’t believe she’d fallen for a girl. It couldn’t be true; Chu Tang must be lying to reject her. “I don’t believe you.”

Chu Tang said, “Miss Mu, whether you believe it or not, I won’t marry you. You should go back.”

Mu Meiying’s eyes shimmered with tears. “Chu Tang, is it because I’m not pretty enough? Or am I not interesting enough for you to want me?”

“You’ve really misunderstood.” Alas, since they were both girls, Chu Tang softened. She took Mu Meiying to her room. After some time, they came out, Mu Meiying’s face pale with disappointment.

Mu Meiying looked despondent. “I thought I’d found my true love, but it turns out you’re a girl.”

“You’ll find your true love.” Chu Tang patted Mu Meiying’s shoulder, offering encouragement.

Mu Meiying lowered her head, silent. After a while, she suddenly looked up. “Chu Tang, marry me.”

“What? Even now, you want me to marry you?” Chu Tang couldn’t understand Mu Meiying’s thoughts.

“I never wanted to marry. My father insists on it. If I must marry someone I don’t like, I’d rather marry you and gain my freedom.” Mu Meiying’s eyes brightened with her resolve.

It was a clever way to gain freedom, but Mu Meiying was still young and might regret it later. “Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not to be taken lightly. Don’t make a hasty decision.”

Mu Meiying took a deep breath, her expression firm. “Chu Tang, I’m not making a hasty decision. Please help me. I don’t want to marry any man. Those men love my face. Once my beauty fades, they’ll surely despise me.”

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“Think it over again.” Chu Tang still couldn’t agree. At Mu Meiying’s age, decisions were often impulsive and might be regretted.

Mu Meiying was desperate. “Chu Tang, I’ve thought it through. Help me. Only you can help me.”

Chu Tang changed the subject. “You’ve traveled a long way. You must be tired. Let me arrange for you to rest. We can discuss this after you’ve rested.”

She called Hong Feiyu to take Mu Meiying to a guest room to rest.

Mu Meiying looked at Chu Tang, wanting to speak, but Chu Tang quickly walked away. The young lady needed to calm down and reconsider. Now was not the time to talk.

…

Dong Dengyu entered Tang Jinghong’s tent. “General Tang, how’s the situation with the smallpox in Chen’an Kingdom?”

Tang Jinghong took a moment before speaking. “Hasn’t anyone been informing you?”

Dong Dengyu clasped his hands behind his back. “Of course there have been, but I’ve been away for a long time. I’m not sure if my people have been bribed. What if someone lures me back into a trap?”

Tang Jinghong was speechless. Dong Dengyu had been away so long he was likely out of the crown prince contention. Who would still be scheming against him? “It’s getting better. If you want to go back, you can.”

Dong Dengyu was delighted. “Is that true, General?”

“What benefit would I get from lying to you?” Tang Jinghong retorted, clearly looking down on this cowardly prince. If Chen’an Kingdom fell into such hands, it would be a disaster.

“Thank you, General. I’ll set off immediately.” Dong Dengyu, in high spirits, soon left Tang’s camp, heading back to Chen’an Kingdom with his men.

Jiang Zhaoyong watched Dong Dengyu leave, then approached Tang Jinghong’s main tent. “General Tang, I have something to discuss.”

Tang Jinghong’s voice came from inside. “Come in.”

Jiang Zhaoyong entered the main tent.

Tang Jinghong, concerned, asked, “Are you fully recovered?”

Jiang Zhaoyong replied, “Yes, I am. So, I want to leave the camp and continue the mission assigned by His Majesty.”

“It’s indeed time for you to go.” The tasks they were handling didn’t overlap, so Tang Jinghong couldn’t help him. Jiang Zhaoyong had to complete his mission alone. “You can start by consulting Chu Tang. He knows many secrets about this matter.”

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Jiang Zhaoyong clasped his hands in a salute and said, “Alright, I’ll head toMu Cityfirst and then proceed with the mission.”

Tang Jinghong looked down, “Is Shang Zixing going with you?”

“He is. We’re partners,” Jiang Zhaoyong replied.

“Then you both go,” Tang Jinghong said.

Jiang Zhaoyong left the main camp and went to find Chu Qingning in the army tents. He pulled Chu Qingning into an embrace, “Qingning, I have to go complete the mission.”

Chu Qingning felt her heart tighten with an overwhelming sense of reluctance and longing. “When will you be back?”

“I don’t know yet, but I’ll come back to you as soon as the mission is done,” Jiang Zhaoyong promised.

Chu Qingning tightened her arms around his waist, not wanting to let him go. “Will you write to me?”

“If I have the chance, I’ll write to you,” Jiang Zhaoyong said softly. “Qingning, I’m sorry to make you worry again.”

“You serving the country makes me proud. It’s okay,” Chu Qingning said, understandingly.

Jiang Zhaoyong felt his heart soften even more, “Qingning, once I return, we’ll get married.”

“I’ve already prepared my wedding dress,” Chu Qingning said, her face flushing slightly.

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Jiang Zhaoyong smiled, “And I’ve prepared my wedding robe.”

They talked for a long time, reluctant to part. Eventually, Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing mounted their horses and left amidst Chu Qingning’s lingering gaze.

Jia Liwen and Jia Lixia came to accompany Chu Qingning. They were now assigned by Tang Jinghong to be Chu Qingning’s personal guards.

“Miss Qingning, Lord Jiang will be fine. Don’t worry,” Jia Liwen comforted her.

“With General Tang’s people in Mu City, everything will be taken care of, no matter what happens,” Jia Lixia added.

“Yes,” Chu Qingning said with a faint smile, her eyes fixed on the direction Jiang Zhaoyong had left, as if she could still see him.

…

The night was clear and full of stars.

Li Hongye sneaked into Wen Baoyu’s room, whispering, “Baoyu, are you awake?”

Wen Baoyu didn’t respond. The bed curtain swayed gently in the night breeze, heightening Li Hongye’s excitement as he slowly approached the bed.

Just as his fingers touched the curtain, a force kicked him onto the bed. Grabbing the curtain, he brought the whole bed crashing down.

Chu Tang emerged from the darkness and struck Li Hongye on the neck, knocking him out. “Didn’t expect the members of the Yun Organization to be hiding so deeply. It was hard to find you.”

“Zeng Huo, take him away.”

Zeng Huo stepped forward, slinging Li Hongye over his shoulder, and they left together.

As for Wen Baoyu, she was still in the second prince’s bed, for obvious reasons.

Chu Tang instructed Zeng Huo to take Li Hongye to a secret room and used a spell to control him. “Who are the Second Elder and Fourth Elder?”

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Li Hongye, now with vacant eyes and completely unaware, answered everything he was asked. “I don’t know. We don’t know each other’s identities.”

“So secretive?” Chu Tang paused. “Tell me the locations of the Yun Organization’s bases and warehouses in Mu City that you know of.”

Li Hongye mentioned three locations.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Not bad,” Chu Tang wrote down the addresses and instructed Zeng Huo to take the information to the tea house so the manager could lead people to raid these locations one by one.

Then Chu Tang asked, “Do you know of any places where drugs are made?”

Li Hongye provided one location. Chu Tang relayed this information to Tang Jinghong, instructing him to lead a team to destroy it. His men were now experienced in dealing with Immortal Ointment, so there was no worry.

“Have you written to Lord Yun? Have you seen him?” Chu Tang asked.

Li Hongye said, “No, Lord Yun always sends us instructions. I saw him once. He wore a mask, a white robe, looked young, and spoke in a low, unrecognizable voice.”

“Any letters from him?” Chu Tang asked.

Li Hongye said, “Yes, all the others were burned, but I kept one. It’s hidden in my study, in a book called “Reflections on Things at Hand”.”

Chu Tang told Zeng Huo, “Watch him. I’m going to find that letter.” Then he left the estate.

Zeng Huo looked at Li Hongye and clicked his tongue in amazement at Chu Tang’s efficiency. “The Third Elder is captured too. Seems like Second Elder and Fourth Elder are next.”

Chu Tang snuck into Li Hongye’s study and searched for the book “Reflections on Things at Hand”. It was easy to find on the shelf. He quickly located the hidden compartment and retrieved the letter.

Curious why only this letter was saved, Chu Tang examined it. The handwriting was neat and square, but the strokes were sharp and ambitious, indicating the writer’s strong aspirations.

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However, given the incident with Xia Yuncheng, he wasn’t fully convinced this was written by Lord Yun.

Reading the content, Chu Tang saw it was a letter threatening Li Hongye to join the Yun Organization. The tone was very forceful, essentially saying if he didn’t join, Lord Yun would expose his secrets, ruining his chances of ever inheriting the throne.

Understanding why Li Hongye kept this letter, Chu Tang realized it was for self-defense. If exposed, he could claim he was coerced into joining the Yun Organization, reducing his culpability.

Chu Tang pocketed the letter for future use and left the royal mansion.

…

Upon returning to the estate, Chu Tang found it surrounded by intruders.

Hong Feiyun was confronting them in the courtyard. “Who are you?”

The intruders, all masked, were led by a strong-looking man with sharp eyes. “Move aside, or I’ll cut you down!”

Chu Tang leaped onto the wall and calmly said, “Who dares to cause trouble in my estate?”

The intruders looked up, startled to see him. They hadn’t noticed his presence before.

Hong Feiyun felt relieved upon seeing Chu Tang. With him here, there was nothing to fear.

The leader glared at Chu Tang, “Who I am is irrelevant. Just hand over the person we’re looking for!”

Chu Tang replied unhurriedly, “I’ve captured many people. Which one do you want?”

The leader drew his sword and pointed it at Chu Tang. “Hand over the Tenth Prince, or I’ll slaughter everyone here.”

So they were from Zia Sangguo, here to rescue the Tenth Prince. Surprising that he had such loyal followers.

“How scary. But I only have two people here. How will you slaughter everyone?” Chu Tang spread his hands in mock fear.

The leader, enraged, shouted, “Hand him over now!”

“I don’t have him,” Chu Tang said nonchalantly.

The leader, infuriated, lunged at Chu Tang with his sword. “Then I’ll capture you and trade you for him!”

Chu Tang raised his foot and kicked, sending a powerful force that knocked the leader back. The leader felt a massive pressure, forcing him to block with his sword, but he was still sent flying.

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The leader landed on the ground and took a few steps back before he could stand steadily, secretly shocked. The young boy in front of him seemed so young, yet his martial arts skills were incredibly high!

He changed his strategy and decided not to confront him head-on. He felt that all of them together were no match for this boy. “Why did you capture the tenth prince?”

Chu Tang smiled faintly, “Right now, you’re the one with a request, not me. So, you should answer my questions first.”

The other man pulled down his mask, revealing a fair and handsome face. Li Yuanliang slightly raised his face, looking up at Chu Tang, “Ask away. As long as you release the tenth prince, you can do whatever you want with me!”

Chu Tang was curious, “What’s your relationship with the tenth prince that you’re willing to risk your life to save him?”

Li Yuanliang’s eyes showed longing, “I’m the tenth prince’s senior brother.”

“Senior brother?” Chu Tang thought this was a bit strange, “Just being senior brothers, is that worth risking your life for? I’ll give you a chance, take your people and leave now, and I can pretend nothing happened.”

He wanted to see what this man would choose.

Li Yuanliang knelt on one knee, “I beg you to release the tenth prince.” The person in front of him showed no intention to kill, and seemed to be a soft-hearted person. Using sincerity might be the best approach.

Chu Tang felt something was off. Even the closest senior brothers wouldn’t have the courage to sacrifice their lives for each other. “This is your last chance. Tell me the real relationship between you two, or as long as I’m around, you won’t see the tenth prince again.”

Li Yuanliang slowly lowered his head, staying silent for a long time before speaking again, “The tenth prince and I are in love, we are secret lovers.”

Chu Tang was slightly taken aback—this was unexpected. The tenth prince always had an ascetic look, and it was hard to imagine he liked men. “I’ll release him under one condition.”

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Relieved to hear there was room for negotiation, Li Yuanliang said, “Name it.”

Chu Tang spoke slowly, “Help me investigate the true identity of Lord Yun in the Xiasang Kingdom.”

Li Yuanliang immediately raised his head to look at Chu Tang, “I can’t fulfill that condition.”

Chu Tang asked, “Why not?”

Li Yuanliang replied solemnly, “Anyone who has tried to investigate Lord Yun has met a violent end, without exception.”

Chu Tang was surprised, “Is his power that great?”

Li Yuanliang nodded heavily, “Greater than we can imagine.”

Chu Tang was silent for a moment, “From what you said, many people have tried to investigate him?”

Li Yuanliang nodded, “Yes, everyone is very curious about Lord Yun’s identity. If they could get a hold of Lord Yun’s weaknesses, the benefits would be unimaginable.”

“That’s true,” Chu Tang agreed. “But didn’t you just say you were willing to die for the tenth prince?”

“I said I was willing to die if it would result in his release. But I can’t investigate Lord Yun’s identity, so you wouldn’t release the tenth prince, and my death would be in vain,” Li Yuanliang calculated clearly.

“Alright then. Considering you came all this way, I’ll let you two meet, but don’t try to escape, or I can’t guarantee what will happen.” Chu Tang said calmly.

“Thank you,” Li Yuanliang said gratefully.

Following Chu Tang’s arrangement, Li Yuanliang met the Tenth Prince by the lake in the Tao residence after one incense stick’s worth of time.

The Tenth Prince was extremely surprised when he saw Li Yuanliang, thinking it was an illusion.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Yun Cheng!” Li Yuanliang instinctively hugged the Tenth Prince, he missed him so much.

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“Yuanliang, why are you here?” the Tenth Prince couldn’t care about anything else, he hugged Li Yuanliang back tightly. They hadn’t seen each other for nearly two years, and he didn’t expect to meet in a foreign land.

The two spoke of their mutual longing.

In the distance, Chu Tang and Hong Feiyu were watching.

Hong Feiyu couldn’t understand, “Master, how can two men be together?”

Chu Tang, with a tolerant heart, said, “People should be with whoever they want to be with. Heaven hasn’t set rules about who should be with whom.”

Hong Feiyu found it a bit confusing, “Master, are you planning to release the Tenth Prince?”

Chu Tang replied, “How could I? Such a useful pawn can’t be easily let go. He fell into my hands on his own.”

Releasing him would only be possible after extracting every bit of his utility.

Hong Feiyu glanced at Chu Tang. Though he looked like a gentle and simple young master, he was quite cunning.

Chu Tang instructed Hong Feiyu, “Go remind them their time is up.”

They had only been together for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, such a short time, Hong Feiyu sighed, but said, “Yes.”

Hong Feiyu approached, “Master says your time is up.”

Li Yuanliang looked towards Chu Tang’s direction, only seeing his back, “Yun Cheng, I will definitely rescue you.”

the Tenth Prince quickly said, “Don’t underestimate Chu Tang, he’s unfathomable.”

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“I know, don’t worry about me. Take care of yourself,” Li Yuanliang said, then hurriedly caught up with Chu Tang.

In the flower hall, Chu Tang sat drinking tea, waiting for Li Yuanliang.

Li Yuanliang cupped his fists, “What do you want me to do, just tell me.”

“Find a hundred Xiasang Kingdom people in the eastern border. For every ten you find, I’ll let you see the Tenth Prince once.” Chu Tang wanted to uproot Lord Yun’s influence in the eastern border.

Li Yuanliang agreed, “Alright.”

Chu Tang added, “By the way, the quality of your work will directly affect the Tenth Prince’s diet. If you want him to eat well, you better work hard.”

Li Yuanliang was completely convinced, “Don’t worry, I’ll do my best.”

Chu Tang waved him off, “Go on, don’t waste time.” A pawn delivered to his door, he wondered how useful it would be.

It turned out to be quite useful. In three days, Li Yuanliang found ten Xiasang Kingdom people.

These ten included royal guards, stewards of wealthy households, and husbands of wealthy daughters, with varied identities.

Chu Tang looked at the ten people tied up like dumplings, “Not bad, finding so many people in just three days.”

“About what you promised?” Li Yuanliang was eager to see the Tenth Prince.

Chu Tang called Hong Feiyu over, “Feiyu, take him.”

“Yes,” Hong Feiyu led Li Yuanliang away.

Chu Tang called Tang Jinghong’s men to take the ten people away. These people would be more useful in Tang Jinghong’s hands, so he didn’t need to worry about them.

…

A few days later, Mu Xiao had news about Wen Baoyu’s investigation. “I didn’t find anything on Wen Baoyu, so I looked into the Wen family. Unexpectedly, I did find something.”

Chu Tang gestured for Mu Xiao to continue.

Mu Xiao said, “The Wen family is the richest in Mu City, but their grain supply doesn’t add up. They haven’t been buying grain, their farmlands are limited, yet they have a constant supply of grain, far beyond reason.”

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“This is strange,” Chu Tang muttered thoughtfully.

“I thought so too. I wanted to investigate further, but I was discovered and had to retreat to report,” Mu Xiao explained, eager to make a significant contribution to save his own life.

“I’ll handle the rest. You go and rest,” Chu Tang dismissed Mu Xiao with a wave of his hand.

Mu Xiao left.

Chu Tang waited until nightfall, then sneaked into the Wen residence. To his surprise, he witnessed a scene of unloading goods.

At the back gate of the Wen residence, many people were gathered. They unloaded sacks from carts and carried them into the warehouse.

The Wen residence didn’t have many people, and the back courtyard consisted of large, empty rooms, which were now filled with goods.

After they finished unloading, Chu Tang followed the people leaving, deciding to check on the Wen residence later.

Unexpectedly, the convoy left the city at night, and they didn’t look like ordinary freight handlers; they had the demeanor of soldiers.

This made Chu Tang think of the missing military supplies. Could it be that the Wen family had stolen them?

If his guess was correct, the Wen family didn’t have that much power; they were likely just participants, tasked with selling the stolen supplies. The mastermind had to be someone else!

Lost in thought, Chu Tang watched as the leader showed something to the gatekeeper, who then opened the city gate to let them through.

The opening and closing of the city gates were managed by the magistrate’s office. Could the prefect also be involved?

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Things were getting more complicated.

After the convoy left, the gatekeeper closed the gate again, acting suspiciously, clearly guilty.

Chu Tang had no time to deal with these people. He flew over the city wall and continued to follow the convoy.

To his surprise, they headed to the eastern border army camp.

Could this be the eastern border King’s doing?

Chu Tang’s mind raced with various speculations, which he decided to verify one by one. With these thoughts, he returned to the Wen residence to investigate the warehouses.

Inside the sacks, there was rice, corn, beans, and wheat—military supplies. The rice and corn were for the soldiers, while the beans and wheat were for the horses. The army horses lived better than the soldiers, eating high-quality feed every day.

Chu Tang returned to the Tao residence and informed Tang Jinghong of his findings. “Has the court recently sent military supplies to the eastern border?”

Tang Jinghong replied, “There is a shipment due to arrive at the border in a few days. So far, I haven’t received any reports of missing supplies.”

Chu Tang said, “If anything goes missing, let me know, and I’ll investigate further.”

Tang Jinghong agreed, “Alright.”

After ending their communication, Chu Tang still had some doubts, so he went back to the Wen residence. As soon as he arrived, he saw the Wen family head leaving.

Why would the head of the family go out in the middle of the night?

Chu Tang followed him.

The family head rode a fast horse out of the city, meeting up with two others before continuing.

Chu Tang trailed them.

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They arrived at a pavilion at Shili Slope outside the city. In the pavilion stood a man, his face obscured by the darkness.

Chu Tang hid in a tree to listen.

“Second brother,” the family head called softly as he approached the pavilion.

The man in the pavilion turned around, “Big brother.” His face was stern, with a soldier-like air about him.

Chu Tang watched silently. The two addressed each other as brothers and bore some resemblance, making sense of the situation—a thief and a cleaner, a perfect duo.

The family head smiled as he saw his brother. “Does anyone know about our meeting?”

“No one,” Wen Er assured cautiously. “Big brother, why did you urgently call for me?”

The family head said gravely, “Tang Jinghong has arrived in the eastern border. It’s too dangerous. Stop all activities and lay low for a while. If you can leave, do so.”

Wen Er nodded after some thought, “I understand, big brother.”

The family head continued to warn, “If anything happens to me, stick to our plan and don’t panic.”

“Big brother, what’s wrong? Is something going to happen?” Wen Er asked, concerned.

“I don’t know. I just feel like danger is close,” the family head sighed. “Maybe I’m overthinking. Just remember to follow our plan.”

Wen Er nodded, “I understand, big brother.”

“That’s all I have to say. I’m heading back,” the family head said, returning to the city with his two men.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Wen Er watched his brother leave, then prepared to depart himself.

Chu Tang emerged from the darkness, “Wen Er?”

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Seeing Chu Tang, Wen Er’s heart leaped to his throat. He stared at Chu Tang warily, “Who are you? Why are you here?”

Chu Tang smiled, “I followed your brother here. Don’t be so nervous. I just have a few questions.”

Wen Er quickly said, “I don’t know anything. I have nothing to tell you.” He gripped his short sword tightly, sensing Chu Tang’s danger.

Chu Tang moved behind Wen Er in a flash, knocking him out. Then, he took him to the teahouse.

He threw Wen Er into the center of the teahouse. “He’s the Wen family head’s brother, involved in the missing military supplies. I’ve knocked him out; take him to Jinghong tonight.”

The shopkeeper was secretly amazed. Their general had hit a dead end, but this young master had found a lead. “Young master, won’t you interrogate him first?”

Chu Tang replied, “No need. I’ll question the Wen family head. You handle him.”

The shopkeeper agreed, “We’ll deliver him first thing in the morning.”

Chu Tang added, “By the way, I hit him pretty hard. He might not wake up for two or three days. Don’t worry about the long unconscious period.”

“Understood.” They all silently pitied Wen Er. How hard did he have to be hit to be out for two or three days?

After giving instructions, Chu Tang left the teahouse and went to the Wen family head’s room.

The family head hadn’t returned yet, so he waited.

Suddenly, the door opened, and Chu Tang watched from the darkness. It wasn’t the family head but a young woman.

The young woman entered and began searching the room.

Chu Tang decided to see what she was looking for and remained silent.

She rummaged through the room, clearly looking for silver notes. She didn’t want to stay in the Wen family anymore and was preparing to leave, but needed money first.

Someone had told her the Wen family was in trouble, and she needed to leave quickly.

Unexpectedly, she found a secret mechanism and accidentally opened a hidden room.

When the door to the secret room opened, a burst of golden light shone out, momentarily dazzling Chu Tang.

A room full of gold!

The young woman was stunned, her eyes sparkling at the sight.

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The young woman was overjoyed as she walked towards the treasury, greed etched on her face. She quickly began to strip off her clothes to carry the gold bricks. If she could, she would undoubtedly empty the entire vault.

Who wouldn’t have the same thought? Chu Tang watched her silently, thinking that taking ten or so bricks would ensure a lifetime of wealth. However, the young woman was too greedy, grabbing a pile she couldn’t carry. As she struggled, the door to the study opened.

Chu Tang quietly sympathized with her. The one who returned was Wen Family’s head, who caught her red-handed.

The young woman turned pale and fainted in fright.

The Wen Family head’s face darkened as he closed the door and took a whip from the rack, mercilessly lashing at the young woman.

The whip fell repeatedly, waking the young woman who began to scream in pain.

Such sounds were not uncommon, and the Wen family showed no reaction.

Chu Tang, tired of the noise, stepped out of the shadows. “Stop hitting her. It’s just a bit of gold. Do you really need to beat her to death?”

His voice brought a sudden silence to the room.

The Wen Family head, recognizing Chu Tang, asked warily, “Chu Tang? Why are you in my study?”

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Chu Tang sat behind the desk, waving his hand to cast a spell that ensured no sound would leave the room. He pointed at the young woman, and she immediately fainted again.

The Wen Family head, now trembling with fear, asked, “What do you want?”

Chu Tang, looking relaxed, replied, “Sit down. I just have a few questions. I don’t intend to harm you.”

Unable to resist, the Wen Family head sat down. “What do you want to know?”

Chu Tang got straight to the point. “Two questions. First, was your brother transporting military supplies? Second, where did the money from selling them go?”

Struggling, the Wen Family head admitted, “Yes, the money was sent to Lord Yun.”

Chu Tang leaned forward slightly. “To Xiasang Country?”

“Yes,” the Wen Family head confirmed.

So, the silver had been sent to Xiasang Country. Could it still be retrieved? Chu Tang continued, “Are you people from Xiasang Country?”

The Wen Family head, looking defeated, said, “Our ancestors were. We’ve lived in Shu City for many generations. Later, Lord Yun found us and forced us to follow his orders, threatening to expose our identity. We had no choice but to comply.”

A suspicion arose in Chu Tang’s mind. He squinted slightly and asked, “Are you one of Yun’s elders?”

The Wen Family head reluctantly replied, “I’m the second elder.”

So, the second elder was right in front of him. Chu Tang felt pleased. “Close the treasury door.”

The Wen Family head returned the gold bricks taken by the young woman and closed the door to the treasury, his mind racing with thoughts of impending doom.

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Chu Tang took the young woman and the Wen Family head away, planning to move the gold bricks later and then release the young woman.

Back at Tao Mansion, Chu Tang quickly informed Tang Jinghong of the situation. He then instructed the people at the teahouse to find an opportunity to move the gold and to do it swiftly before others could transfer it.

The teahouse staff mobilized that very night, transporting over 8 million taels of gold, which took a long time to move.

Seeing such a large amount of gold, Tang Jinghong came personally to oversee the situation.

At the teahouse, Tang Jinghong was speechless upon seeing the full storeroom. How much public wealth had been plundered to amass so much gold? Besides this, there was also the silver sent to Lord Yun in Xiasang Country. It was unimaginable.

Tang Jinghong decided to use half of the gold to buy food and distribute it to the people around Shu City. The other half was sent to General Chen to pay the overdue soldiers’ salaries.

General Chen was moved to tears upon receiving the boxes of gold.

Had the matter of unpaid soldiers’ salaries reached the imperial court, he would have been guilty. Not only he, but his family would also suffer. Now, there was no need to fear; everything was settled, and he planned to impeach the eastern border King, already thinking of the charges. He requested Tang Jinghong’s help to submit the memorial, fearing it might be intercepted otherwise.

With the gold issue resolved, the case of the missing soldiers’ salaries was closed, and Tang Jinghong returned to the camp.

…

The hot summer season arrived.

Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing arrived in Shu City. Shang Zixing, skilled in tracking, quickly found Chu Tang.

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On the second floor of the teahouse, Chu Tang sat by the railing, feeling the warm summer breeze and watching the bustling street below. He asked, “What brings you here?”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Shang Zixing rubbed his nose and said, “We want to ask you about the ancient family.”

Over a month had passed before they came to him. They must have been desperate. Chu Tang sipped his tea. “Couldn’t you find any clues?”

“We found some, but not many. Whenever we found a clue, it was erased. We didn’t know what to do,” Shang Zixing explained, his voice growing quieter.

“Was it Lu Ziming?” Chu Tang guessed.

“With just the two of us, our power is limited,” Shang Zixing stammered. For some reason, despite being taller, he always felt lacking in presence in front of Chu Tang.

“Why didn’t you come to me sooner?” Chu Tang asked, looking at the two.

The question made them uncomfortable. Jiang Zhaoyong lowered his head slightly. “We heard some information about the ancient family on the way to see you, so we decided to check it out before coming to you. We didn’t expect it to take so long.”

Chu Tang didn’t say more and told them what he knew about the ancient family, then directed them to find Su Liangwei.

Su Liangwei and Duan Ting were secretly helping Chu Tang track down the ancient family. The information Chu Tang had came from them.

Jiang Zhaoyong and Shang Zixing thanked Chu Tang and left hurriedly with the information, heading to Su Liangwei’s city.

Chu Tang sent a letter to Su Liangwei, asking them to assist Jiang Zhaoyong, but to notify him immediately if they found the family’s location.

Su Liangwei replied, acknowledging the request.

…

“Chu Tang, the Xuan family sent a letter.” Zeng Huo handed a black, mysterious-looking letter to Chu Tang.

Chu Tang took the letter, examining it. The envelope was black with gold embossing. This family had money. He opened the letter, finding only one line: “August 1st, the new family head inauguration ceremony, all Xuan family members must return to attend.”

August 1st? That was ten days away.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Tang handed the letter to Zeng Huo. “Take a look.”

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Zeng Huo looked at the letter and remarked, “A new family head for the Xuan family? Seems they don’t know yet that Lou Ze is dead.”

“It’s not Lou Ze, it’s Xuan Louze,” Chu Tang corrected.

Zeng Huo realized they had investigated Lou Ze’s background. His birth name was Xuan Louze, the youngest son of the fifth branch of the Xuan family. His mother died during childbirth, leading Xuan Louze’s father to despise him and send him away. His siblings also hated him and ignored him, which explained why they hadn’t learned of his death until now.

Zeng Huo asked, “Are you planning to attend?”

“I’ll think about it.” Recently, Chu Tang had captured all the elders except the fourth, decimated the Yun organization, destroyed many drug manufacturing sites, and had Meng Shengdong eradicate most of their poppy fields. The organization was now crippled.

Since capturing Xia Yuncheng, there had been no word from Lord Yun, and the eastern border had enjoyed a rare period of peace.

Chu Tang decided, “Let’s go. We might get some useful information about the fourth elder. The organization’s members can’t all be confined to Daling.”

“When do we leave, and what should we prepare?” Zeng Huo asked dutifully.

“Get everything ready and come with me. Since the Xuan family sent the letter to you, they must know about your close relationship with Xuan Louze,” Chu Tang instructed.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“I’ll make the arrangements right away.” Zeng Huo bowed and left.

Chu Tang used the Golden Feather Phoenix to inform Tang Jinghong about their plans.

Tang Jinghong replied, “I have people in the Xuan family. Inform me when you pass through Liang City; I’ll give you a token.”

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Chu Tang responded, “Got it.”

Li Yuanliang requested an audience. “Young Master, I’ve captured another ten people.”

Chu Tang looked at Li Yuanliang with interest. “You’re causing such havoc among Lord Yun’s people. Do you think he’ll let you off in the future?”

Li Yuanliang hesitated. “I can’t worry about that now.”

Chu Tang studied Li Yuanliang for a moment, an idea forming. “Feiyu, bring Xia Yuncheng over.”

“Yes, Master,” Feiyu replied, bringing Xia Yuncheng over. “Master, he’s here.”

Chu Tang gave Xia Yuncheng a pill. “This pill will take effect in a year. During this year, you will work for me. After that, I’ll give you the antidote.”

He handed a bottle of pills to Li Yuanliang. “There are five lifesaving pills here. As long as someone has a breath left, these can save them.”

Li Yuanliang asked calmly, “What do you want us to do?”

Chu Tang said, “First, the imperial mausoleum is not a place to hide. Regain the emperor’s trust and become a powerful prince.”

Xia Yuncheng replied, “I confessed my feelings for my master to my father. He has despised me for years and won’t trust me.”

“Wait a moment.” Chu Tang wrote two pages of instructions and handed them to Xia Yuncheng. “Follow these, and you’ll regain his trust. Complete this task first, and I’ll give you more later.”

Xia Yuncheng’s eyes widened slightly at the instructions. “I understand.”

“Go now,” Chu Tang dismissed them.

Xia Yuncheng and Li Yuanliang mounted their horses and left with their men.

That same night, Chu Tang and Zeng Huo set off as well.

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…

In Chen’an Country.

After leaving Daling, Chu Tang transformed into Xuan Louze. They traveled for a long time before reaching Chen’an’s border.

They arrived at a place called Yunsai Pass, surrounded by endless plains. The lush green grass and a river running through created a beautiful scene.

However, amidst the beauty, a tall stone wall stood, weathered by the elements, exuding an ancient aura. A few guards at the gate were listless, and the only sound was the clatter of hooves and cartwheels.

Xuan Louze and Zeng Huo dismounted and joined the queue to enter.

A guard shouted, “One tael of silver per person to enter. No money, no entry.”

Zeng Huo muttered, “Why is it so expensive?”

Xuan Louze replied, “Chen’an Country is in ruins. They’re squeezing every penny they can while they have the chance.”

Zeng Huo chuckled. “That’s quite the analogy.”

Just then, they saw a guard pushing a young woman with several children aside. “No money, no entry. Get lost!”

The young woman cried, “Officer, my husband died in the city. The authorities told me to collect his body. Please let me in.”

“Even if your whole family died, you need to pay,” the guard snapped impatiently.

The woman knelt, sobbing. “Please, officer, let me in. I’ll repay you when I have the money.”

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Her pleas slowed the queue, and the sun was scorching. Xuan Louze told Zeng Huo to pay for her.

The woman was deeply grateful, bowing repeatedly to Zeng Huo.

With her issue resolved, the queue moved again, and they entered the border town, Xunxu City.

The city was just as desolate, with few people on the streets and many shops closed, giving a sense of abandonment.

After walking for a while, they finally encountered someone. Zeng Huo approached and asked, “Where’s the nearest tavern?”

The young man sized them up. “Give me money, and I’ll show you.”

Zeng Huo handed over a tael of silver. “Lead the way.” This kid was really fixated on money.

The young man led them to a small tavern. There were no proper inns in the city anymore, just this small place still open.

He explained, “A couple of years ago, the city was hit by smallpox, locusts, and drought. Most people died, and the corpses were burned, filling the air with sickening smoke that lingered for months.”

They listened without speaking.

The young man said no more and led them inside, knocking on the counter. “Innkeeper, they want to eat. Take care of them.”

The innkeeper, an old man in his fifties or sixties with a stooped back, turned to look at them and greeted, “Come in, young masters. Take a seat. What would you like to eat? I’ll have the waiter bring it.”

The small tavern had only three or four customers, making it very quiet.

Xuan Louze chose a table by the window. “What dishes do you have?”

The innkeeper replied, “Our specialties are braised lamb, stir-fried dishes, steamed dishes, and buns. Take your pick.”

Xuan Louze ordered, “One serving of braised lamb, one of each type of dish, and four buns.”

Zeng Huo looked surprised. “Can you eat that much?”

Xuan Louze said, “I’ll have one bun, and you’ll have three.”

Zeng Huo fell silent, realizing that Chu Qingzhi didn’t know how large the buns here were. He decided to pack the extras to go.

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The food was served efficiently, likely due to the lack of customers. Soon, all the dishes, including the four steamed buns, were brought to the table.

Xuan Louze stared at the four buns, which were as large as his face. “…”

He asked Zeng Huo, “Why are these buns so big?”

Zeng Huo, finding it amusing to see Chu Tang in an awkward situation, smiled and said, “They’ve always been like this.”

Xuan Louze took one bun and placed the remaining three in front of Zeng Huo. “The remaining three are yours. Don’t waste them.”

Zeng Huo looked at the solid buns, gulping. He could usually only manage one and a half buns at most. “I’ll pack them up later to make sure they don’t go to waste.”

Xuan Louze nodded, “As long as they aren’t wasted.”

The two began eating.

Halfway through their meal, a discordant voice rang out, “Hey, Louze, you’ve changed partners?”

Xuan Louze felt a shiver of disgust and turned to see a young man in purple with a longsword, sporting a headless fish carving at his waist—a member of the Xuan family.

Behind him were two men in black, likely bodyguards.

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Zeng Huo whispered to Xuan Louze, “That’s Xuan Dongwu from the first branch. He’s vindictive and petty.”

Xuan Dongwu noticed their whispering and sneered, “Flirting openly, are we? No shame…”

Before he could finish, a powerful force sent him and his two bodyguards flying, landing in a heap.

Xuan Louze followed, saying, “Wow, you’re even more shameless. No one can match you.”

He snapped his fingers, causing Xuan Dongwu to do something shocking, leaving the tavern patrons and passersby with their mouths agape.

Realizing what had happened, Xuan Dongwu was furious. “Xuan Louze, do you know my elder brother is the next head of the Xuan family?”

Xuan Louze looked at him with disdain. “Does it matter if I know? Besides, until it’s official, don’t boast. It could backfire.”

Xuan Dongwu, seething with rage, retorted, “What? Are you saying you could become the family head?”

Zeng Huo thought to himself, If Chu Tang wanted, the Xuan family head position would be his. Never underestimate anyone.

Xuan Louze calmly said, “I’m also a member of the Xuan family. Why not?”

Xuan Dongwu pushed away his bodyguards and stood, pointing at Xuan Louze with fury. “You think you can become the head? Keep dreaming!”

Xuan Louze’s gaze swept over the three of them with contempt. “I might think about it, but you definitely can’t.”

Xuan Dongwu was so angry he nearly blacked out. “…”

Xuan Louze gestured to Zeng Huo. “Let’s continue eating. Those shameless guys wasted our time, and I’m starving.”

“Yes, let’s eat,” Zeng Huo said, barely holding back his laughter. Chu Tang truly was vindictive.

Xuan Dongwu was fuming with anger, feeling his chest burn. I must kill Xuan Louze!

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His left bodyguard advised, “Fifth Young Master, don’t worry about Xuan Louze now. Once we’re back at the Xuan family, you can deal with him as you see fit.”

“You’re right.” Xuan Dongwu took the advice and calmed down, re-entering the tavern. “Bring wine and food!”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Right away,” the innkeeper hurried to comply.

Xuan Louze raised his palm and blew towards Xuan Dongwu, then continued eating.

Two hours later, Xuan Dongwu, while riding, suddenly had an uncontrollable bout of diarrhea without any warning.

…

Xuan Louze and Zeng Huo finished their meal and continued their journey. Xuan Louze enjoyed the braised lamb so much that he packed some to go.

After five days of travel, they finally reached Chen’an’s capital, Zhongling City.

Along the way, they saw desolation, with cities, towns, and villages nearly empty. But Zhongling City seemed more lively, resembling a normal city.

As they were about to enter the city, a group of refugees rushed out from the forest. “Officers, let us in to see the doctors!”

The gate guards drew their swords without hesitation, and the refugees, prepared, fought back.

The scene turned chaotic…

The city gates closed, and no one was allowed entry. Those waiting to enter stood aside, disgruntled but silent.

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Xuan Louze and Zeng Huo moved to the side with the crowd. He whispered to Zeng Huo, “What’s going on?”

“Those refugees are from other places, seeking refuge in the capital. The city’s residents fear they have smallpox, and the king has ordered that any refugees attempting to enter be killed,” Zeng Huo explained sympathetically.

“Is the king so foolish?” Xuan Louze felt sorry for Chen’an’s people.

“The power now lies with the empress dowager and the second prince. The old king indulges in pleasure, neglecting state affairs,” Zeng Huo shrugged. “It’s a mess.”

“The country is on the brink of collapse. What’s the point of power?” Xuan Louze lamented the shortsightedness of the rulers.

“Who knows…” Zeng Huo looked skyward.

During their conversation, the fight ended with the gate guards defeated. The victorious refugees turned to attack the gates.

Suddenly, the gates opened, and a cavalry unit charged out, shooting the refugees.

Xuan Louze hadn’t intended to intervene, but when the arrows were aimed at him, he couldn’t ignore it.

He raised his hand, catching the arrows mid-air, reversing their direction, and shot them back at the cavalry, killing them instantly.

Seeing this, the refugees prepared to charge into the city…

Xuan Louze called out, “Don’t enter the city. It’s a death trap. Instead, take these horses and weapons to arm yourselves.”

The refugees hesitated.

Xuan Louze continued, “You can settle in another city. Many are deserted and full of supplies. Check warehouses, wealthy homes, and government offices. If you find seeds, move to a scenic village and start anew. It’s better than dying.”

A young refugee approached and knelt. “You’re the first to care for us. Please, let us follow you. We’ll obey your orders.”

Xuan Louze, “…”

He had only meant to give a kind warning, not intending to become anyone’s leader.

Zeng Huo, “…”

If Chu Tang had ambitions, he could easily gather Chen’an’s refugees to overthrow the regime.

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The other refugees also knelt before Xuan Louze. “Master!”

Xuan Louze looked at the refugees with a headache. This is troublesome. “Once the city doesn’t get a response, they will send soldiers out again. You should leave quickly.”

The young man raised his head, his eyes showing a decisive resolve. “We will be in the forest south of the city. If you change your mind, you can come find us.”

“Alright, alright,” Xuan Louze hurriedly agreed, then sent them away.

Once the group of refugees had gone far, Xuan Louze transmitted a message to them, “I won’t come to find you. You should leave quickly. The city’s soldiers will surely come to surround you. Farewell.”

The young man and the other refugees turned back to look at the white-clad youth at the city gate, like a beacon of light.

After a while, they quickly disappeared into the forest.

Sure enough, soldiers soon emerged, some cleaning up the mess at the city gate, others going after the refugees.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Once order was restored, Xuan Louze and Zeng Huo entered the city.

As soon as they entered, they saw Xuan family members searching for something on the street. The Xuan family members wore black brocade robes with gold trim, their clothing exuding an air of sophistication.

Zeng Huo glanced around, “What are they looking for?”

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“I don’t know, let’s follow and see.” Xuan Louze led Zeng Huo to follow them, leading their horses, making them stand out on the street.

While following, a team of Xuan family guards approached. “Fifth Young Master, we are here on Master Xuan’s orders to escort you home.”

Xuan Louze frowned. Master Xuan despised him, so why would he send people to pick him up? There must be a trick. “Explain clearly, was it Master Xuan who sent you to pick me up?”

The leader replied, “Yes.”

This is strange, Xuan Louze thought. “Alright, let’s go.” He wanted to see what they were up to.

The group headed towards the Xuan mansion.

On the way, Xuan Louze asked, “What were they looking for earlier?”

The guard said, “They were looking for the second young madam of the first branch. She suddenly disappeared.”

The second young madam of the first branch, Xuan Dong’er. Xuan Louze tentatively asked, “Did she leave on her own or was she taken?”

“She likely left on her own,” the guard replied. “The Crown Prince of Xia Sang Kingdom sent someone to propose to her, and she didn’t want to, so she ran away.”

Xuan Louze thought, the Xuan family is famous as a shadow family, able to avoid all kinds of attacks. They are a formidable armor in dangerous activities.

A good pawn, but the girl didn’t agree.

Under the guard’s guidance, they approached the back gate of the Xuan mansion, preparing to enter.

Xuan Louze stopped at the door, puzzled. “Why not enter through the main gate?”

The guard, still businesslike, said, “It was Master Xuan’s order. Fifth Young Master, we should go quickly, or Master Xuan will be angry.”

This is a deliberate humiliation! He had never suffered such an indignity. “Let’s go through the main gate.”

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Zeng Huo followed Xuan Louze’s lead.

The guard ran over to block Xuan Louze. “Fifth Young Master, don’t be willful, or you might be driven out of the family.”

Xuan Louze glanced at the guard and walked past him.

The guard stood there for a moment before following. If there was a punishment, it wouldn’t be on him.

At the main gate, Xuan Louze looked up at the gilded characters, “Xuan Mansion,” in large, imposing letters, then walked in.

As soon as he entered, a whip lashed out at him. Xuan Louze caught it and with a slight twist, the whip exploded, sending the wielder flying and severely injuring them.

This scene stunned everyone. It took a moment before someone reacted.

“Third Miss…” Maids and servants rushed over to help Xuan Dongsha up. As they moved her, she spat out a large mouthful of blood.

Xuan Dongsha wiped the blood from her mouth, glaring at Xuan Louze. “You wretched soul, who killed our mother! Who allowed you to enter through the main gate?”

“I allowed myself. What does it have to do with you?” Xuan Louze responded calmly.

“You, get out of here!” Xuan Dongsha was furious.

“Are you the head of the family?” Xuan Louze countered. “If not, get out of my way. For someone from a big family, you lack any manners, worse than an orphan like me.”

Zeng Huo found it hard not to laugh, holding back with difficulty.

The guard quickly bowed their heads, pretending to know nothing. However, they noticed the Fifth Young Master had changed a lot. He used to be timid, now he feared nothing, and his martial skills were formidable!

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Xuan Dongsha’s face turned red with anger. “Seize Xuan Louze. Today, I will teach him a lesson!”

Maids and servants rushed at Xuan Louze.

Xuan Louze suddenly said, “I have smallpox!”

His voice was not loud, but everyone reacted like mice to a cat, their faces turning pale as they scattered.

Xuan Dongsha looked at Xuan Louze, her face also pale. “You have smallpox and still dare to return!”

“Why wouldn’t I?” Xuan Louze walked towards Xuan Dongsha, touching her face. Xuan Dongsha felt his touch and screamed before fainting.

The scene at the gate was quickly reported to the various houses. The first to arrive were First Master Xuan and First Madam Xuan. Seeing Xuan Dongsha covered in blood, their eyes filled with murderous intent.

First Master Xuan shouted, “Xuan Louze, what have you done?”

“Nothing,” Xuan Louze said innocently. “I was just playing with Third Sister. She’s too weak to play.”

First Madam Xuan, filled with rage, demanded, “How did you hurt Xuan Sha?”

“I didn’t. She fell on her own,” Xuan Louze feigned ignorance.

First Master Xuan shouted, “Seize him!”

“What? Is the first branch bullying the fifth house? I’ve just returned, and everyone wants to hit and kill me. What have I done?” Xuan Louze mocked.

First Madam Xuan was not letting it go. “You’ve caused such trouble upon returning, yet claim innocence!”

“I’ve done nothing. Don’t falsely accuse me, First Madam Xuan!” Xuan Louze looked at her with confusion.

First Madam Xuan shouted, “Who saw Xuan Louze hit Third Miss?”

Xuan Louze looked at each person. “If anyone lies, I’ll have a talk with them, one by one.”

Smallpox was a taboo in Chenzang. Even mentioning it was forbidden.

Maidservants and servants, fearing for their lives, knelt in silence. If they contracted smallpox, they were doomed. Keeping quiet now meant only punishment, a lesser evil they understood well.

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Chapter 1020: I Don’t Understand_1 Editor: Henyee Translations

First Madam Xuan nearly fainted with anger. “Xuan Louze, you troublemaker!”

“Me, a troublemaker? Who am I troubling? You?” Xuan Louze was getting exasperated. This whole family seemed to be a bunch of lunatics.

“Bastard!” A low shout came from the corner of the wall, followed by an arrow.

Xuan Louze’s eyes narrowed, a flash of dark light passing through. He caught the arrow and threw it back.

The arrow flew so fast it was barely visible, grazing the attacker’s face and leaving a bloody mark, slicing off a lock of hair. It embedded itself in the wall, leaving only the fletching visible.

Everyone was stunned. How had Xuan Louze become so powerful?

Zeng Huo was the first to recover, his heart pounding. He quickly approached Xuan Louze and whispered, “That’s Fifth Master Xuan, your father.”

Xuan Louze didn’t care. If someone pointed an arrow at him, they had to pay. “Got it.”

Fifth Master Xuan walked over, anger and excitement mingling on his face. “What, you want to kill me too?”

“Sure, why not?” Xuan Louze replied calmly.

Fifth Master Xuan choked. “Bastard, I’m going to teach you a lesson today!” He raised his hand to slap Xuan Louze.

Xuan Louze dodged, pulling First Madam Xuan in front of him. A crisp “smack” echoed, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

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First Madam Xuan’s nose and ear bled, her face quickly swelling. She clutched her face in disbelief.

Xuan Louze clicked his tongue at First Madam Xuan’s condition. He thought, maybe Xuan Louze wasn’t really Fifth Master Xuan’s son if he hit him that hard.

Fifth Master Xuan’s face turned a myriad of colors. “Sister-in-law, I didn’t mean to hit you; it was that bastard!”

First Madam Xuan had lost face and would remember this. She glared at Fifth Master Xuan. “You really don’t know how to teach your son!” She stormed off.

Xuan Louze’s eldest brother ordered a servant to fetch the head of the family. They couldn’t handle this, so they left it to him.

The head of the family, their father, arrived, furious after hearing what had happened. “What is going on?”

The eldest brother exaggerated the story to their father. “Dad, that’s how it happened.”

Xuan Louze stood calmly, indifferent to the added details.

The family head looked at Xuan Louze with a scrutinizing gaze. “You returned, attacked your sister, and shot your father. You’ve become more unruly!”

Xuan Louze crossed his arms. “Are you blind? She whipped me first, couldn’t handle it, and blamed me. He shot an arrow at me, and I just returned it. He couldn’t catch it, how is that my fault?”

The family head looked around. “Is that how it happened?”

Everyone bowed their heads; it was indeed how it happened.

The family head waved his sleeve. “Everyone disperse, no more nonsense.” He turned to leave.

Xuan Louze smirked. So biased. If that’s the case, don’t blame him. With a flick of his finger, the family head tripped, face-planting into the ground.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Everyone was shocked. The eldest brother and Fifth Master Xuan hurried to help him up.

The eldest brother ordered, “No one speaks of this!”

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If word got out that the family head fell like that, their reputation would be ruined.

The bustling gate quickly emptied, leaving only Xuan Louze and Zeng Huo.

“Let’s go.” Xuan Louze led Zeng Huo into the mansion, stopping suddenly. “Do you know where I live?”

Zeng Huo shook his head. “No idea.”

Xuan Louze called a passing maid. “You, come here!”

He’d already been labeled as arrogant and lawless, so he might as well act the part.

The maid trembled, running over. “Fifth Young Master, what can I do for you?”

“Take me to my quarters and get me something to eat,” Xuan Louze ordered.

“Yes, Fifth Young Master.” The maid respectfully led Xuan Louze to his quarters.

Xuan Louze noticed how everyone looked at him like a mouse seeing a cat. Truly, being too nice gets you bullied.

Xuan Louze’s quarters, the Lin Shui Courtyard, were shabby, overgrown, and damp. “Is this fit for a human?”

“Fetch the steward!” Xuan Louze commanded. “Tell him if he doesn’t come, I’ll hang him at the gate.”

The maid shivered. “Yes, Fifth Young Master.”

After a while, the maid returned alone.

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Xuan Louze nodded. “Good.”

The maid’s heart was pounding.

Xuan Louze asked, “Whose quarters are the best here?”

“The family head’s are the best,” the maid replied, glancing quickly at Xuan Louze.

“Let’s go. If I’m going to stay, I’ll stay in the best.” Xuan Louze beckoned Zeng Huo. “To the family head’s quarters. Lead the way, little maid.”

“Yes, Fifth Young Master.” The maid had no choice but to comply.

Arriving at the family head’s quarters, the whole family was there, including the steward. The atmosphere changed instantly upon Xuan Louze’s arrival.

Xuan Louze’s elder sister, Xuan Loufei, shouted, “Xuan Louze, what are you doing here? Haven’t you caused enough trouble for Grandpa?”

Xuan Louze looked at his sister, feigning innocence. “He tripped on his own. What does that have to do with me? Besides, with his poor mobility, you should have helped him.”

Fifth Master Xuan knelt at the gate, turning back to scold, “Xuan Louze, what do you want?”

Xuan Louze ignored him, heading straight for the family head’s room.

The eldest brother shouted, “Stop him!”

Guards rushed at Xuan Louze.

Xuan Louze waved his hand, a powerful force knocking everyone out of the courtyard, landing them in a heap.

Everyone was in disbelief. Was this really Xuan Louze?

Xuan Louze didn’t care about their reactions. He opened the door. “I have no place to stay. I like your quarters. You move somewhere else.”

The family head, applying medicine to his bruised face, looked up sharply. “You wretch!”

Xuan Louze shrugged. “I have no parents. I don’t understand that. Now, I want to stay here. Move out, or I’ll move you out. That won’t be pretty.”

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