Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Inside the Chu family residence, in the main hall.

A person sat upright in the center. This person appeared to have prominent cheekbones and deep nasolabial folds, with a somewhat gloomy expression. Standing beside him was none other than the distraught Lu Xiuwen.

Chu Deyun stood to the side, offering freshly brewed tea, and said in a flattering manner, "Master Lu, there must be some misunderstanding. Could it be that your son has mistaken someone?"

"Look, our two families have always had dealings with each other. How could any servant have the audacity to beat Young Master Lu?"

Master Lu was stroking his beard, and paused upon hearing this.

He also found it hard to believe that a servant from the Chu family would dare to hit his son.

However, Lu Xiuwen had been missing for two days. The family sent people to search for him and found him crawling home on the road.

After being rescued and brought home, he initially refused to say what had happened, until after eating, he lost control of his bowels and bladder, and then he confessed...

After learning the details, he was so angry that he flew into a rage, and even killed a servant to vent his anger!

Early in the morning, he gathered his men and rushed to the Chu family to demand an explanation.

"My son would wrongly accuse one of your servants? Chu Deyun, don't blame me for not giving you face. I've been waiting for so long. How much longer do you want me to wait?!" Master Lu didn't take the tea, but instead questioned him sternly.

"Master Lu, there are so many people in the world with the same name..."

"Slap!"

Before Chu Deyun could finish speaking, Master Lu slapped him across the face.

The eldest young master of the Chu family had just been dragged back from the brothel and hadn't fully woken up. Seeing this scene, he immediately perked up and couldn't help but tremble all over...

Chu Youyi, who was originally cowering to the side like a kitten, suddenly cried out in alarm, "Father!"

After saying that, she was about to step forward.

"Don't come over!" Chu Deyun covered his gradually swelling face and hurriedly pulled Chu Youyi back.

Master Lu's gaze turned to her, and a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes: "Is Fang Tangjing her bookboy? A daughter of a lowly merchant dares to enter the academy? Your Chu family is simply a disgrace to scholars!"

"It's your blessing that Xiuwen took a liking to you. Shameless thing, still having a man by your side every day?"

"You're talking nonsense!"

Chu Youyi's eyes turned red in an instant. She looked at Master Lu, only to see Lu Xiuwen looking at her with a face full of resentment.

That day, she drank the medicated wine and kept calling for Fang Tangjing, and then she was taken away. He was now completely convinced of the affair between the two!

To think that he could have taken a fancy to such a 'used shoe'.

Thinking of this, Lu Xiuwen looked at Chu Youyi with disgust and softly uttered a sentence: "Slut."

Chu Youyi's mind buzzed, and tears streamed down her face.

"Master Lu, why must you use such hurtful words! Especially towards a young girl." Chu Qinghan stepped out from the crowd.

She had been busy in the shop outside since early morning and had rushed back only after receiving the notification. Now, there was a slight sheen of sweat on her forehead.

However, she remained calm as she stood before Master Lu.

Master Lu was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but be momentarily lost in thought as he looked at Chu Qinghan's ethereal face. Then, he sneered and said, "So you're Chu Qinghan? I've always heard that you're also a talented woman."

"Heh, a woman engaging in business, showing her face in public all day long. And now your sister is going to the academy... Do you want her to be like you? Could it be that the Chu family has been cultivating promiscuous women?"

This father and son started with personal attacks as soon as they came. Even Chu Qinghan, who had excellent self-cultivation, couldn't help but feel a bit of anger in her heart.

However, when she thought of Master Lu's status as a successful candidate in the imperial examination, she still suppressed it.

Moreover, Chu Deyun was still pulling at him from the side.

Chu Qinghan took a deep breath, suppressed the fire in her heart, and said calmly: "Master Lu, I have already heard that a servant had a conflict with Young Master Lu. I have already ordered someone to look for him. Please wait a moment, Master Lu. We will definitely give you a satisfactory answer today."

"Youyi, come with me. I have something to ask you!"

After saying that, she pulled Chu Youyi and turned to leave.

Seeing that she was reasonable and composed, Master Lu had nothing to say. He could only snort coldly and pick up the teacup.

Once in the outer courtyard, Chu Qinghan frowned slightly and asked Chu Youyi: "Stop crying! Tell me quickly, what exactly is going on with Fang Tangjing?"

Chu Youyi's tears were still falling patteringly. Hearing Chu Qinghan's stern tone, she quickly wiped away her tears and said: "A few days ago, I drank too much at... Qunyu Brothel. Lu Xiuwen wanted to take liberties with me, so Fang Tangjing found a group of people to beat him up in order to save me."

"Qunyu Brothel? Isn't that a brothel? Why did you go to a brothel!" Chu Qinghan's expression gradually turned cold.

"I... I went to watch the fun..." Chu Youyi stammered.

"Fang Tangjing sent you back that day, and you didn't let him tell me? Why didn't you tell me about this sooner!"

"Yes... he sent me back, I didn't tell him anything... He must have kept it a secret himself." Chu Youyi seemed to have thought of something, and two red clouds flew onto her cheeks.

Chu Qinghan rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache: "How could this be! I originally thought that Young Master Lu could be considered a good match, and it would be a good thing for you to marry him. If things get to this point, our family will be in great trouble if we don't handle it well!... That Fang Tangjing is too bold, he even dared to hit Young Master Lu."

Chu Youyi immediately retorted loudly: "Who wants to marry that beast! Fang Tangjing saved me.... and I feel like he's not an ordinary person."

Just as Chu Qinghan was about to continue asking, a group of people suddenly barged in from outside the door, ignoring the doorman's obstruction and shouting loudly: "The government is investigating a case, get out of the way quickly!!"

Why are there so many things happening today... Chu Qinghan looked at the government officials who had just barged in, and a bad feeling arose in her heart.

"Youyi, go back to your room first. Don't come out until the problem is resolved." After saying that, she turned around to greet the officials, leaving Chu Youyi, who was still in a daze.

"Officials, what brings you to the Chu family?"

Seeing the beauty in front of him, the official, who had been very rude, immediately softened a lot, cupped his hands and smiled: "So it's Miss Chu. Today, I'm here on official business, just routine. I heard that someone in the city is privately hiding military equipment, so I came to inspect. I remember that you're in charge of the Chu family, right? Please accompany us to investigate!"

A trace of panic flashed in Chu Qinghan's eyes. The four people from the Zhou family are still disguised as servants and hidden in the house... Why did they come at this time?

"Official, today may not be very convenient, Master Lu is here!" Chu Qinghan said in a low voice.

The official smiled upon hearing this: "It doesn't matter! Whoever comes today has to do this job. I didn't expect Master Lu to be here today. I'll go say hello first, and then you can come with me!"

After saying that, he raised his leg and walked towards the inner house. Chu Qinghan bit her silver teeth and could only follow.

Just as a few people left, Fang Zheng, followed by five strong men and Xie Xian, walked in expressionlessly. He gave the doorman a large sum of silver at the Chu family gate, telling him to let anyone in.

The doorman gladly accepted.

Most of the brothers are searching for news on the street, and it will take a while to gather all of them.

However, with Zhou Tie, Lian Gui, and others, a small scene is enough to suppress it.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Fang Zheng saw the flustered Chu Youyi at first glance, raised his hand and smiled, "Second Miss, long time no see!"

Chu Youyi was still staring at her toes in a daze. Hearing the familiar voice, she raised her head.

Seeing Fang Zheng, she was immediately shocked, trotted forward, pushed him hard, and said anxiously: "Why did you come? Leave quickly, hurry up! Lu Xiuwen has found someone to come back for revenge!"

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