Chapter 64: A renowned scholar named Chu was a diligent stud

ho make a living by stealing. It is a sect that belongs to the bottom nine ranks, with a small scale, weak strength, and indeed a bad reputation.At least Wu Quji was already frowning.This is the end o...When Liao Dazhuang was young, he had a nickname called "Liao Da膽".

He dares to catch the criminals that others are afraid of. He dares to take the lead in things that others dare not. He is also brave and tenacious, and has done a lot for Waya Town.

This is how he came to be appointed as the Pavilion Master.

Of course, these are Tiannan City Lord Dong Bingrong's resume summaries, taken out to prove that he doesn't favor relatives.

At this moment, Liao Dazhuang walked into the town hall and paid his respects. Sitting in the seat below, Hou Yuanwei, the governor of Baolong County, had already spoken, "Why are there so many people crying and shouting outside Who are they"

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That the county magistrate was so flustered speaks volumes about how agonizing the wait must have been.

Liao Dazhuang lowered his head and answered honestly.

Among the people he brought were Zhang Cuifang, her mother Chu Yao, Zhang Cuifang's elderly father and brother-in-law, Zhang Hong, Zhang Cuifang's younger brother who had just been released from prison, his wife Du Shi, and several of Du Shi's brothers... even Liao Guó, the nephew of Liao Dazhuang, the gambling boss who had thoroughly defeated Zhang Hong.

"That means, everyone related to Zhang Cuifang and Chu Yaoxian's current situation, not a single one was missed. They were all assembled in such a short time." Hou Yuanwei said indifferently, "This shows that you, Liao Dazhuang, are a capable official!"

Then, Liao Dazhuang's knees went soft and he fell to the ground with a thud: "Your humble servant is incompetent! Incompetent!"

"Dong Bingrong came up and kicked with his foot: 'If you're incompetent, then haven't my eyes been blinded all these years Letting you be the head of this pavilion'"

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He still held back, didn't dare to kick the person to death.

Liao Dazhuang rolled on the ground, got up and continued kneeling, without making a sound, only knocking his head against the ground.

Hou Yuanwei didn't bother to look at the two of them. He turned his face away and whispered, "Lord Hou, you see..."

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"Let them come in first." said the person at the head of the table.

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This voice is very young and very gentle.

But despite his forehead pressed against the cold tile, Liao Dazhuang's heart was colder than ice at this moment.

By now, how can he still not guess the identity of this big shot

How many young marquises could there be in the Great Qi Empire

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How could someone so extraordinary be connected to a small village like Wa Ma Town, and those orphaned children and their widowed mother!

At this moment, he only felt dizzy and the many voices around him sounded muffled.

The bigwig who rushed over from the imperial capital overnight spoke, and Dong Bingrong, the city lord of Tiannan City, knew how to behave. Without waiting for the county magistrate's order, he readily turned out of the government office and shouted loudly, "Let them in!"

No one is a fool.

At least among the city guard soldiers that Dong Bingrong brought to Wa Ya Town, there couldn't be any fools.

Although Dong Bingrong didn't say an extra word, the city guards' attitude toward these people when escorting them into the town hall was noticeably different.

Like prisoners like Zhang Hong who still hadn't been released, or like gambling den owners like Liao Guo who had some standing in the small town, they were dragged inside like dead dogs.

As for ordinary Zhang Cuihua and the thin, dark Chuyu, they were treated with utmost courtesy. One would say, "This way, please," and the other, "Watch your step," their attitudes as amiable as a waiter at an inn, almost as if they wanted to carry them inside.

But their attitude is obviously still superficial.

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When Zhang Cuifang, with a haggard and dusty appearance, entered the town hall, that renowned military general of national fame actually stood up from his seat and greeted her first!

"Sister Cuihua!"

Although Zhang Cuihua had a premonition in her heart, when she heard the sound and saw this person, she was still stunned on the spot.

She never would have imagined.

Even though he has reached the highest levels of the empire, a prominent figure admired by all, he still remembers that casual promise he made back then. He, a nobleman with the status of a king possessing three thousand households, came personally to Wa Yao Town. And he called her elder sister!

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Even those righteous figures in folk tales, who cherished old friendships, wouldn't handle matters themselves. They would simply send someone to take care of it or give a message for someone else to look after it.

While the person before me...

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He is above billions of people, he should be like a dragon or a phoenix, walking in the nine heavens. Yet, does he still remember her and someone like Chu Yao, such as ordinary stones, dust, withered grass, and ashes

Even her own closest relatives refuse to acknowledge her anymore!

"Sister Cuíhuá"

Jiang Wang softly called out again, smiling and saying, "What's wrong After only a few years apart, you don't recognize me anymore Do I need to introduce myself again"

He cleared his throat and, just like the first time they met, bowed politely and asked, "Excuse me...are you a relative of Chu Haoxue"

Several years ago, it was the same person and the same problem.

At that time, this honorable figure was scolded by a pillar who worked alongside him.

Zhang Cuihua was dazed for a moment, clutching Chu Yao's hand tightly: "Yes...yes, we are."

When Chu Mi left, Chu Yao was less than two years old.

When Chu Mi sacrificed herself in the realm of illusions, Chu Yao was only seven years old.

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He is nine years old this year.

He had a pair of slender eyes just like his father's, looking at the man before him with a mixture of shyness and cunning.

These days, Chu Yao is very afraid.

Because he was driven out of the house by his grandfather, he and his mother moved into a dilapidated hut. It couldn't withstand the wind or the rain. His mother said that studying would become a problem, but he wasn't afraid of this. After studying, he found that studying was even harder than picking up tiles! The teacher also often slapped his palms. If his mother hadn't been more caring than the teacher, he wouldn't have wanted to study anymore!

The only issue is that my aunt always brings people over to cause trouble. They make a lot of noise every day, which is really frightening. There have been a few times when I even wanted to fight them.

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But he thought of his father, a great hero, so he didn't cry.

He spent every day holding a small awl his mother used to make shoes, accompanying her.

When his aunt scolded him, he would retort. He was very good at scolding, especially at imitating the old woman from the village entrance, saying things like "You can't lay eggs," "Your son has no asshole," and "You should lie flat on your back and die..."

When his aunt tried to hit him, he cried out for help from the authorities.

The town hall of WaYao Town was his first time here. It was so big and grand.

He's actually very nervous.

He had never seen so many soldiers before.

And they were all still wearing armor and carrying swords and spears.

His temperamental uncle also knelt down, as did his aunt. Even the menacing brothers of his aunt, who had been arrogant and bullying earlier, all hung their heads and knelt on the ground. Even that official who was previously so imposing and had been grabbing people everywhere, now knelt with his buttocks sticking up in the air, not daring to lift his head.

And he and his mother, both stood.

He was still young and didn't quite understand the meaning of dignity. But he felt a lot of security in his heart.

All of this is because of the man in front of me.

This young, handsome, dignified, and friendly-smiling man.

Who...is he

"I'm a good friend of your father."

Jiang Wangchong smiled at Chu Yao, then said to Zhang Cuirhua, "Didn't I tell my elder sister before that no matter what grievances she and Chu Yao suffered, they should come to me Has my elder sister forgotten Or is she not treating Jiang Wang as a friend"

Standing beside him, Dong Bingrong watched this pair of drab mother and son, his expression complex. Who in this crowded hall, including the county magistrate himself, dared to befriend Marquis Wuan

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Who is qualified

At this moment, he wanted to kill Liao Dazhuang and even wished he could slap himself a few times. He had real gods under his command but didn't know how to worship them. It should have been a blessing, but instead, it brought him disaster!

Because she had always been working in the kiln, Zhang Cuifang's skin was very bad. Her face was cracked and wrinkled, making her look much older than her actual age. However, her eyes were very clean.

She seriously said to the big shot from the imperial capital in front of her, "It's not time to be at our wit's end yet. These are all small things now! I can still work and support my son."

She lowered her voice: "I don't dare use the opportunities my husband worked so hard for casually."

If Jiang Wang went to Wa Ya Town to see Zhang Cuihua and Chu Yao at first, he was still a young man from Qingyang Town, and he came with the news of Chu Haoxue's death. It is understandable that Zhang Cuihua felt uncertain about the future.

But later he won the top spot in the Yellow River Examination, becoming nationally renowned. He was then granted the title of marquis for his military achievements, making him known throughout the land. However, Zhang Cuihua never allowed Chu Yao to come and seek refuge with her. She must have had her own reasons in mind.

This is a very insightful woman, otherwise she wouldn't have waited for Chu Mi for so many years.

Jiang Wang was very willing to respect her thoughts, so he also waited until this situation before visiting again.

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“I consider Chu Hao-xue my elder brother. His wife and children have been wronged and bullied, which is not a trivial matter,” he said, looking at Hou Yuan-wei, the county magistrate of Bao Long County, who had already stood up and waited aside. His voice was not loud: “This is slapping this marquis in the face.”

But every word is like a sledgehammer!

Hòu Yuànwèi's cold sweat came down instantly.

Thump!

Dǒng Bìngróng even knelt directly, his knees cracking the floor tiles: "The good people under my rule are being bullied, and as the Lord Mayor of Tiānán City, I am to blame! Please, Lord Hou, take my head for now. I will definitely give you an explanation on this matter!"

And that "bold" Liao Dazhuang, who wouldn't even flinch at anything, suddenly collapsed and fainted!

"Lord, Lord!"

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Zhang Hong knelt on the ground, trembling with fear.

Zhang Hong's wife, Du Shi, suddenly shouted with courage from somewhere, "There must be a misunderstanding here! We are all family members of Chu Hao-xue! We are our own people. I even cooked for him!"

Jiang Wang frowned visibly.

Hou Yuanwei immediately stepped forward, his halberd pointing at the woman: "Ignorant village woman, what kind of person are you to dare slander a nobleman! Come, cut out her tongue!"

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The guards on either side immediately drew their swords!

Du felt a chill run down his spine, his face paling as he covered his mouth in horror.

With a mere gesture, Jiang Wang stopped Hou Yuanwei's enthusiastic display.

“I know right from wrong. I don't need to hear their excuses, and I don't care if they can come up with any hardship or reason.” He looked at Chu Yao, smiling and reaching out his hand: “Come.”

Zhang Cuihua let go of her son's hand and gently pushed him forward.

Chu Yao was both uneasy and bold, she cautiously stretched her hand out.

Then he was grabbed.

His thin, wiry hands were grasped by a long, strong hand.

He felt that the hand holding his was warm and strong. It seemed like it could take him anywhere in the world.

He no longer remembers what his father looked like.

But those who lost the fight, crying and being led over by their fathers, isn't that how it feels

Jiang Wang held onto Chu Yao and said to Zhang Cuifang, "Today, how we deal with these people, Cuifang elder sister, you decide. If there's revenge to be had, we take it. If there's grievance to settle, we do so. Whatever wrongs you've suffered, today you need not endure them any longer..."

He smiled. "Just consider it helping me get back some face."

"Can I" Zhang Cuifang asked.

Jiang Wang raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation.

And the entire hall fell silent, no one dared to utter a word more.

At the sound of "Lord," Zhang Cuifang seemed to understand.

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She turned around and walked a few steps, coming to her elderly father who was still kneeling on the ground. Looking at these bewildered old people, she tried very hard to keep her voice calm: "When you were seriously ill in bed, your two sons and two daughters-in-law were all waiting for you to die... it was me."

She tapped her heart: “It’s this daughter you struck with your hoe, who took out the silver for her younger brother's studies to pay for your illness! You scolded me many times, and I didn't answer back. You beat me many times, and I didn't fight back. You drove my younger brother away too… Father, from now on, you have no daughter!”

Having said that, she turned and left without looking back at the old man's expression.

She walked up to her brother.

This timid man, tears streamed down his face, his features contorted in anguish.

Zhang Cuihua raised her hand and suddenly shrank it.

Zhang Cuihua didn't end up slapping him, but she pointed at his nose and said: "Big brother, for nothing did I call you big brother, for nothing did my little one call you Uncle! You can't control your wife, you can't control your younger brother, you don't control your father, you don't control your sister."

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She gritted her teeth, her voice almost a strained whisper: "You're always the good guy, always hiding your head like a turtle!"

After saying all that, she angrily retracted her hand.

She bypassed the sister-in-law who had given her an awkward smile, and walked to the side.

He walked up to his younger brother, Zhang Hong, who was still wearing shackles.

After spending a few days in jail, he felt especially pitiful. He looked up at his own sister and opened his mouth, "Sister…"

Zhang Cuifua slapped him backhand with a resolute air, gritting her teeth and saying, “That’s money my son uses for his studies!”

Zhang Cuifang, who often works in the kiln, carries and fires tiles just as much as men. Her hands are calloused and rough like bricks from years of labor. When she slapped Zhang Hongya, a tooth flew out!

But Zhang Cuihua pulled his face back, and slapped him again!

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"That's my son's school money!"

Back again, another slap!

"That's money for my son's tuition!!"

In this way, after three slaps, Zhang Hong's face was covered in blood and several of his teeth were missing.

Zhang Cuihua didn't go to see him, instead she turned her head to look at her sister-in-law, Du Shi.

Du Shi was so frightened that tears streamed down his face, but he dared not cry out loud for fear that the soldiers beside him would cut out his tongue.

Zhang Cuihua didn't hesitate, she walked forward and slapped him.

With a crisp slap, she yelled out, "My husband isn't a wimp!"

A slap was delivered with the right hand, followed by a return slap with the left.

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"My husband hasn't abandoned us, me and our daughter!"

“My husband is a good man!”

“Chu Yao has a father, his father’s name is Chu Haoxue!”

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With a few slaps, Du Shi was knocked to the ground. Zhang Cuihua herself panted heavily.

After catching her breath, she stopped and turned around.

"Is that all" Jiang Wang asked.

Zhang Cuihua thought for a moment, pointing at the gambling den owner, Liao Guodao, who was kneeling on the ground: "This man often sets up schemes to lure gamblers, acts as both banker and player, and offers high-interest loans, harming countless people! If such a person is not punished, Wa Ya Town will never have peace!"

"What do you want to do with them" Jiang Wang asked.

Zhang Cuihua shook her head: "I'm just a country woman, I don't know the law and wouldn't know how to punish them. It's best to leave this to the magistrate."

Jiang Wang calmly said, "I said, you can punish me however you like."

Zhang Cuihua only said, "Your Lordship is kind to us orphans and widows, taking care of us. But I don't understand anything, how dare I tarnish Your Lordship's reputation"

And then Jiang Wang asked, "Is there anything else"

He emphasized, “Anyone who makes a mistake should be punished.”

Including the pavilion chief, the city lord, and the county magistrate, he today supports Zhang Cuifang being held accountable.

But Zhang Cuihua just shook her head: "I'm a simple person, I don't understand the affairs of the officials. I don't know what is right and what is wrong. If they are wrong, the Marquis will handle it, and the law will punish them. My few slaps were only for my own grievance, for my son's fright."

Jiang Wang sighed: "Although my elder sister has never practiced, her realm is higher than many people... I still prefer it when you call me big brother."

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“Respect your superiors,” Zhang Cuifua said. “You can be approachable, but I cannot be arrogant. Even if my late husband had done much, the fact that you personally came here tonight already repays us. From now on, we will owe you.”

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“Why does he still need to be cleared” Jiang Wang’s eyes were complicated at this moment. He patted Chu Yao's head: “I plan to take this child as my apprentice. I wonder if elder sister agrees”

Zhang Cuihua was both surprised and delighted, and quickly told Chu Yao: "Quickly kowtow to your master!"

Chu Yao was quick-witted. She rolled over and knelt on the ground, kowtowing to Jiang Wang.

The child didn't know how to express his gratitude, so he kowtowed very earnestly, making a loud thump on the floor tiles. "Master!" he cried out crisply.

Jiang Wang only suffered this bump, and he pulled him up.

Hou Yuan stood beside him and said, "The appointment of a disciple by Marquis Wu'an is a momentous occasion! It is a joyous event for the whole Bao Long County! The Wa Ma Town has accumulated countless years of virtue, finally giving birth to this dragon! Please allow me to arrange a grand celebration in the county town, inviting guests from all over. This way, our dear friends can bear witness to this auspicious moment and share in the joy!"

This funeral arrangement is truly remarkable, befitting someone of the rank of a county magistrate.

Only Dong Bingrong, who was kneeling on the side and had not yet risen, looked at him with both amazement and admiration.

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But Jiang Wang simply waved his hand: "Don't mind those formalities. Master-disciple bond, it will naturally develop over time as we spend more time together, there's no need for these rituals."

And he specifically pointed at Liao Guo, Liao Dazhuang and others, to Hou Yuanwei, saying: "These people, Lord Hou, remember to handle them. Whatever the law dictates, that's how it shall be."

Hou Yuanwei immediately patted his chest and assured, "I will definitely act impartially after a thorough investigation. I will never jump to conclusions or condone wrongdoing!"

“I hereby pledge my head as guarantee!” Dong Bingrong boldly interjected.

...I don't know how many heads he has, always running around like this.

Luckily, Jiang Wang didn't make things difficult for them. He simply stroked Chu Yao's head, smoothing the bruise on his forehead, and asked in a soft voice, "Would you like to go to Linzi with Master"

Chu Yao didn't have time to feel the wonder of Daoism. He turned his head to look at his mother.

Jiang Wang also looked over: "Sister, why don't you go with us Chu Yao is still young and shouldn't be separated from his mother."

When he was very young, his mother passed away. His aunt wasn't unkind to him, but she didn't have that same warmth and affection.

He and AnAn's loneliness, is an unchangeable fact.

He doesn't want Chu Yao to have the same childhood feelings he did.

Though cultivation is a solitary journey, there are some regrets that, no matter how long one cultivates, cannot be made up for.

“Your Lordship's great kindness and virtue, our mother and son truly do not know how to repay you.” Zhang Cuihua said, and was about to kneel down to pay her respects: “Please accept my bow!”

Jiang Wang immediately helped her up: "Chu Hao Xue is my friend, and Chu Yao is my disciple, so we are family. From now on, let's just call each other siblings. Big sister, please don't be so distant."

"Is there anything else you need to pack" he asked again.

Zhang Cuihua shook her head. "There's nothing left at home."

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Jiang Wang raised his hand and gathered a cloud of Qi, lifting Zhang Cuicui and Chu Yao together. He said nothing more to Wa Ya Town and flew out of the town hall, heading straight for Linzi.

For many in the village of Waya, this was no different from another tale of ascension to heaven.

Perhaps many years later, there will be such a legend: "There was an excellent scholar named Chu in Wa Yao Town who sought immortals and the Tao for seven years without returning... When he returned, his whole family ascended to heaven."

Zhang Cuihua and Chu Yao were both flying for the first time, so it's understandable that they were nervous.

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Jiang Wang then said some nonsense to ease their mood.

“Linzi is actually not particularly special, it's just particularly large.”

What does three hundred and twenty li mean It means that with your little short legs, even if you run around the city walls for three days and three nights, you still wouldn't be able to complete a circle.

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"There are many people in Linzi. With so many people, there are also many fools. The bad guys are particularly bad, and the good guys are exceptionally good."

"Haha, everyone in the Marquis of Wuan's mansion is a good person!"

"When you return to Linzi to study, work hard and be honest. Don't bully others. But if someone bullies you first, fight back if you can. If not, come back and tell your master, your master will help you."

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“What can't be beaten Nothing can be beaten.”

“Haha, not the number one in the world! Don't talk nonsense like that in Linzi. There's someone named Jiang Mengxiong who has a bad temper. If your master can't beat him, none of his students would be your schoolmates. You can rest assured. I emphasize again, don't bully others.”

And with that, he laughed and flew back to the residence of Marquis Wu'an.

It's not even dawn yet!

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Chu Yao, who had been clamoring to see how tall the city of Linzi was, fell asleep halfway there.

“Hey hey hey, why are you back again Do you still have a conscience or not If it weren’t for the fact that there was nowhere to run, I would have gone to Mingsong Hanshan!” Chongxuan, upon smelling the food, rushed out: “How come you brought back two people and a child after just one trip out!”

Jiang Wangxian kicked Chongxuan Fat back, and ordered the steward Xie Ping to take Zhang Cuifang and her son down to rest. He would deal with Chongxuan Fat alone.

"Let me tell you, remember that time at Tianya Forum..."

> Flew to heights that had never been reached before.

I saw a magnificent and unprecedented great city.

Moving into a mansion she had never lived in before, even her temporary small courtyard with just her and her child was bigger than the yard where her whole family used to live together.

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But there was poverty-stricken Wa Yao Town, a place where land was as valuable as gold in the prosperous city of Linzi.

Of course, Marquis Wuan was a good person. Of course, Marquis Wuan was very good.

But Zhang Cuihua understood better than anyone, there's no one in this world who would do good to you for no reason.

That timid and trouble-avoiding Chu Haoxue... paid what price for this

Lying on a beautifully carved rocking bed, covered in silk quilts.

The texture of the mattress was smoother than oiled silk, like lying on a cloud.

This feels like a dream.

But Yao'er slept soundly, a satisfied and relaxed smile on her face. What a genuine smile!

She looked at her son's sleeping face.

Tears suddenly flowed freely.

When her son's money for studying was stolen, she didn't cry.

Because she wanted to win back the silver.

Being driven out of her own home by her own father, she did not cry.

Because she had to take care of her son.

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Holding her son in the room, she listened to the insults and banging on the door outside, but she didn't cry.

Because if she's afraid, her son will only be more afraid.

Like a man, she works hard physically to ensure her children are well-fed and clothed.

No matter how much she was bullied or wronged, she didn't shed a single tear.

In this bustling, noisy and ultimately tranquil night...

Cried silently.

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— Aside —

There is one chapter, added for the Grand Alliance leader, Yan Shaofei (73/78).

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