In the study of the county magistrate’s mansion.

The old County Magistrate Chen was in his fifties, thin with a short beard. He looked dignified, but when he looked at his eldest son who was sitting awkwardly in the room, his eyes revealed helplessness.

"Le Kang, did you remember what I just told you?"

The young man sitting opposite him was dressed in silk and satin, with dark circles under his eyes, and he looked listless from overindulgence.

At this moment, he was leaning back in his chair, and when he heard his father's words, he obviously didn't take them to heart and casually said, "Remember, remember!"

Seeing this, the old county magistrate frowned, "It seems that you didn't hear it. Then let me tell you one more thing. This morning, the report came from below that Magistrate Li and all the people in the yamen were killed?"

Chen Lekang, who was always carefree, was like a bucket of cold water poured on his face. He woke up and sat up straight, "Dad, what did you say?"

The old county magistrate said in a calm voice, "Not only the county magistrate of Huangtu County, but also the Wu family was wiped out overnight."

Chen Lekang's face turned pale, and he said in disbelief, "How is this possible? Who did it? Who dares to kill an official appointed by the imperial court?"

The old county magistrate shook his head. "We are investigating, but there is little hope. When the murderer committed the crime again, he left no traces except a rabbit painting that no one could understand. What's even more bizarre is that the dead people, after the autopsy by the coroner, all killed each other!"

Chen Lekang widened his eyes and exclaimed, "How is this possible?"

The old county magistrate looked at his son solemnly and said, "I told you a long time ago not to have private contact with these messy people, but you just didn't listen. Now they don't know what ruthless person they have offended.

Not only did they kill the entire Wu family, they also killed the seventh-rank county magistrate and the entire government office. They must have gone out to seek revenge. Tell me honestly, have they usurped your power and done something heinous recently?"

Chen Lekang felt guilty when he heard that, and then quickly denied it, "No, absolutely not. Dad, you know that I haven't met those people recently."

Seeing this, the old county magistrate nodded and said, "That's the best, but you should not go to those filthy places recently. Dad will call a few skilled kung fu masters to protect you. Just stay at home, understand?"

Chen Lekang was a little reluctant, "Dad, is it that serious?"

The old county magistrate's face darkened. "The county magistrate was killed. Do you think this is serious? Don't you know about the dirty things you did with these people in the past?

We don't know what the other party is here for this time. If you are involved, do you think they will let you go? You should stay at home honestly recently and don't go anywhere, okay?"

Chen Lekang shrank his neck when he was scolded, but he was still very scared, so he agreed, "I know, Dad!"

Afternoon, at the corner gate of the county magistrate's mansion.

A fancy-dressed woman looked at the soldiers and said in dissatisfaction, "Why are you here? Don't you know that the old county governor has issued a strict order not to allow you to see the young master again?"

The soldier said with a smile, "Aunt Hua, don't be angry. Look what we brought here."

As they spoke, several people made way, revealing Xiao Tu behind them.

Aunt Hua's dissatisfied expression changed instantly. She walked up to her and looked at her in amazement. "Oh my, where did you get this beauty? She really looks like a fairy."

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