Zhao Cheng's hand holding the fishing rod trembled, causing ripples to spread across the river.

He never dreamed that someone would bring a touch of surprise to his dull and boring life.

What have I been doing lately?

Some people couldn't wait to cosplay?

Are you playing a game of fake Monkey King?

He appeared to be fishing, but in reality, he was still 'fishing,' only some fish were at the bottom of the river, and some 'fish' were in the woods behind him.

But to everyone's surprise, before the fish took the bait, something else swam over first.

Xiao Luomu, who was impersonating Zhao Cheng, also found the game exciting. He came from Qingdong City, a coastal city southeast of Yanchuan, and his family were wealthy merchants there. He used the pretense of coming to Yanchuan to investigate his family's business, but in reality, he was there to have a lavish meal with his friends in Yanchuan.

After all, something big happened in Yanchuan recently. First, the young prime minister Zhao Cheng won a manor from the young marquis Xu An, and then he killed the young general Wang Yufeng. This was quite an anecdote in the circle of young masters!

Because Wang Yufeng died, this friend from Yanchuan decided to take Wang Yufeng's place and become the new Fourth Young Master of Yanchuan!

Like many spoiled brats, Xiao Luomu looked at this young prime minister with special regard, and even developed a sense of admiration for him.

Of course, this admiration wasn't because of Zhao Cheng's reckless gambling or his willingness to kill, nor was it because Zhao Cheng had eliminated the Southern Zhou spy, but rather because he actually had his maid train in the skill of hiding a knife in her mouth!

My little prime minister brother!

You really know how to have fun!

This made them wonder, how skilled would these maids have to be with their mouths to master the art of hiding a knife in their mouths?

The thought that Zhao Cheng's maids all possessed extraordinary skills made some young masters secretly feel sad and ashamed of themselves. They realized that they had been wasting their time all these years, while only the young prime minister was pursuing excellence on the path of being a playboy.

As with any scandal, the more it spread, the more exaggerated it became. Zhao Cheng's reputation as a playboy grew, gradually evolving into the number one notorious scoundrel in Yanchuan.

That's the kind of person who dared to kill even the son of a favorite of the Left Prime Minister!

Is there anything he wouldn't dare to do?

So, Xiao Luomu, thinking it would be fun, deliberately impersonated Zhao Cheng.

Of course, this was outside the city; if he were to actually enter Yanchuan, he would absolutely not dare to do so.

What if we run into the real Zhao Cheng?

Upon hearing that the other person was impersonating his master, Zhao Wu angrily threw down the meat skewers in his hand and shouted, "You're the young prime minister? Do you know who my master is?!"

"Who is it? Tell me." Xiao Luomu was unconvinced, thinking to himself, could there be someone in Yanchuan more powerful than Zhao Cheng?

"My master..." Zhao Wu was about to speak when he noticed Zhao Cheng staring at him out of the corner of his eye, so he quickly changed his words and asked, "Who are you, master?"

"I'm wondering the same thing. Who am I?" Zhao Cheng put down his fishing rod, walked over to Xiao Luomu, and said with a smile, "Are you really Zhao Cheng?"

Seeing that Zhao Cheng and Zhao Wu hesitated and dared not give their names, Xiao Luomu became even more arrogant, crossing his arms and saying, "The real deal!"

“Then I will not hide it from you,” Zhao Cheng said solemnly, “I am the Zhaoyong General of the Imperial Court!”

Everyone was stunned.

“His younger brother is Wang Yuluan!” Zhao Cheng continued.

Upon hearing this, not only was Xiao Luomu taken aback, but a soft angry sound also rang out from the woods behind him.

"That bastard impersonated me!"

Xiao Luomu sorted out his thoughts and said, "Isn't General Zhao Yong Zhao Cheng... me?"

"Former General Zhaoyong".

"Oh! You're Wang Yufeng's brother... Ah! What?" Xiao Luomu feigned defensiveness and exclaimed, "Your brother's death was his own doing, don't blame me!"

Zhao Cheng was taken aback.

Hey!

This kid's really into character!

“Young Prime Minister, there’s no need to panic.” Zhao Cheng sighed, glancing at the woods out of the corner of his eye, and said, “My brother’s death was not your fault. He… deserved it.”

Xiao Luomu and his attendant exchanged a glance, then he moved slightly closer to Zhao Cheng and tentatively asked, "You really don't blame me?"

"I don't just not blame you, I should thank you!"

Xiao Luomu was puzzled and asked, "Why is that?"

Zhao Cheng turned to the side, allowing Xiao Luomu to see Yang Cai'e and Dong Hua clearly, and smiled, "Young Prime Minister, you really want to know? I thought you were lusting after my two girls' beauty and wanted to snatch them away!"

"How could I dare!" Xiao Luomu clasped his hands and said, "Your father is fully prepared to launch a northern expedition against Yedan. This is a matter of utmost importance! How could I possibly cause trouble for his family at this time!"

"That's really unfair!"

“However…” Xiao Luomu couldn’t help but glance at Yang Cai’e and Dong Hua alternately, and said with envy, “You two girls are truly stunning!”

"Of course, only the most beautiful can enter my home!"

Xiao Luomu gave a thumbs up and praised, "The young master from Yanchuan really knows how to have fun!"

Zhao Cheng asked in confusion, "Young Prime Minister, aren't you also from Yanchuan?"

"Oh right!! What I mean is, all the young masters in Yanchuan are good at playing games!!"

Zhao Cheng clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Then I still have a lot to learn from the young prime minister!"

Seeing that Zhao Cheng was easy to get along with, Xiao Luomu moved closer to Zhao Cheng, hoping to hear more gossip since his attempt to woo her had failed. He asked, "General Wang still hasn't told me why you not only don't blame me, but also thank me!"

Zhao Cheng didn't answer immediately, but instead beckoned to Dong Hua and said, "Bring some food over! Serve the young prime minister some wine!"

"General Wang, how could I possibly accept this?"

"I have long admired the young prime minister. My brother is even younger than you. If you don't mind, please call me your worthy brother from now on! From now on, the young prime minister and I will address each other as brothers!"

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