The guards outside the Duke of Huguo's mansion saw more than ten people suddenly appear outside the gate and thought that someone was going to fight.

Fortunately, they had met Jing Zhe before, so they smiled and said, "President Jing, what's going on here..."

"Bring them here to interview Duke Yu!"

He then pointed to the crowd behind him.

"Um... then President Jing, please wait a moment, I'll go and inform them!"

If it were just Jing Zhe himself, the gatekeeper would definitely have let him in, but there were too many people following behind, so he could only go through the motions.

Jing Zhe waved his hand, letting him in.

A short while later, Yu Zecheng ran out.

"President Jing is here, aren't you going to invite him in? You clueless bastard!"

As he walked out, he continued to scold, and Jing Zhe quickly smiled and said, "General Yu, please don't be offended, otherwise I won't dare to come again!"

"Absolutely not! Duke Yu was overjoyed to hear that President Jing was coming for an interview, and he's waiting for me in his study!"

He then led the way, guiding Jing Zhe and his entourage inside. Jing Zhe asked curiously, "General Yu, does the Duke of Yu also have a study?"

"..."

Yu Zecheng looked slightly embarrassed and gave an awkward smile: "Although Guogong rarely reads or writes on ordinary days, he still needs to have a study, right? For example, on an occasion like today, a study would make things seem much more formal, wouldn't it?"

"..."

Simply put, it's for showing off.

Jing Zhe nodded, deeply agreeing.

Led by Yu Zecheng, they entered the study. Yu Sheng sat upright inside, holding a calligraphy brush in his hand. There was a sheet of Xuan paper on the table, with a writing brush, ink, and inkstone beside him. If the Xuan paper hadn't been so white, it would have looked just like a scene of diligent study.

"Lord Yu, Chief Jing has arrived!"

Yu Sheng then looked up, seemingly just "seeing" Jing Zhe, and said with some surprise, "Oh, so it's President Jing? Oh dear, I've been so busy organizing my strategies that I haven't had a chance to notice!"

"..."

A moment of silence fell over everyone.

Jing Zhe was somewhat impressed. This Duke Yu was a veteran actor; he could put on a show with such skill. What did you know about strategy?

But he said aloud, "Minister Zhao, write this down quickly! This must be written in the newspaper! Duke Yu is so concerned about the safety of the country that he spends all his time studying strategies instead of attending court. He is truly admirable!"

Zhao Wei replied with a serious expression, "Yes, President Jing, we have written it down. We'll have someone polish it when we get back!"

"Yes, that's good. We must write it well and capture the spirit of Duke Yu's dedication to public service!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Yu Sheng was overjoyed when he saw it.

This study has finally come in handy!

Ever since Jing Zhe proposed the idea of ​​a newspaper, Yu Sheng had been thinking about promoting his idea. He also felt that given his relationship with Jing Zhe, he would definitely be interviewed, so he made some preparations in advance to deal with the interview.

But he really didn't expect that Jing Zhe would give him the opportunity for a second interview, and he couldn't help but feel excited: He truly deserves to be my good son-in-law!

He glanced behind Jing Zhe and asked curiously, "President Jing, does your newspaper need so many people for an interview? I don't think I have that many people to talk about!"

Jing Zhe smiled and said, "Lord Yu, you are overthinking it. This time, I only sent two ministers from our interview department and military department to visit you. As for the others—they are all here to collect debts!"

"Here to collect debts?"

Yu Sheng was even more puzzled, "What kind of debt do you want?"

"Duke Yu, is your nephew, Young Master Yu, at home?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Sheng immediately understood.

That bastard has caused trouble again!

"Hai Xing is preparing to leave for Jinxi in a few days, so I've been going to the back garden to talk to Xiang Rong whenever I have time. I guess she's still there!"

After saying that, he quickly asked, "When President Jing mentioned collecting debts, could it be that Haixing owes you money? What kind of debt is it?"

"When Young Master Yu came to Jingzhou, he often ate at Wenxiangju Restaurant, but he always kept the bill on his tab and never paid. Duke Yu also heard yesterday that the manager of Wenxiangju Restaurant was arrested and the restaurant was given to me, so Young Master Yu owes me a debt!"

"Oh, is that so? Just go to the back garden and ask him for it!"

Yu Sheng didn't think much of it; how much does a meal cost?

"I'll pay it back then," he said, urging Zhao Wei and the others, "Let's get started. I've been preparing for a long time—no, I've been waiting for this for ages."

Yu Sheng is a rough man. He put a lot of effort into the whole strategy. If he doesn't explain it quickly, what if he forgets it later?

Seeing Yu Sheng's eagerness, Jing Zhe quickly asked, "Duke Yu, what if Young Master Yu refuses to give it because of his family background?"

"Don't you have the Emperor's Sword? What are you afraid of about family background?"

But at the same time, he didn't forget to remind them: "Of course, don't actually use your swords. You're all young people. If something really happens, just use your swords a little!"

"Yes, Duke Yu!"

Jing Zhe, beaming with joy, led Xiong San and the others out and walked along the corridor toward the back garden.

On the way, Xiong San tentatively asked, "President Jing, is there any way to prevent that guy surnamed Yu from paying back the money?"

"..."

Seeing Jing Zhe glaring at him, Xiong San quickly explained, "What I meant was that he didn't return it at first... but he'll return it later."

Ever since his last visit to the Duke of Yu's mansion, Xiong San had been particularly eager to give Yu Haixing a good beating, but he dared not make a move because of the other party's status.

Now that Jing Zhe is backing him up, and the Duke of Yu has also spoken, it seems that beating him up wouldn't be a problem...

Jing Zhe glanced at him. "Do you want to hit him?"

Xiong San nodded somewhat shyly, "I really want to."

"Alright, then watch my signals and act quickly!"

"Alright, please have a look after President Jing!"

Xiong San patted his chest and said confidently.

...

"President Jing, wait for me a moment!"

At this moment, Yu Zecheng ran over, saying as he ran, "I'll lead the way for President Jing."

"General Yu, I know this stretch of road, so there's no need for you to follow me!"

If you're with us, how are we supposed to beat someone up?

"President Jing, to be honest, it was actually Duke Yu who sent me here. He was worried that President Jing and Young Master Yu were both young and hot-blooded, and if they really started fighting, it would be a big mess."

After listening, Jing Zhe said seriously, "Don't worry, General Yu, just wait outside the garden. As long as Young Master Yu is willing to pay back the debt he owes me, I won't do anything to him. Even if he really doesn't pay, given my relationship with Duke Yu, it won't escalate!"

Yu Zecheng was skeptical, but did not refute it.

The young master is usually too arrogant and domineering, especially since the young lady is so innocent. He often bullies her, and I can't bear to see him like this. Now that there's someone who can make him suffer a little, that's good!

Anyway, nothing serious will happen if I stay outside and keep watch.

Thinking this, Yu Zecheng stopped talking and followed Jing Zhe and his group to the garden gate. There, he heard Yu Haixing's voice coming from inside: "Cousin, I'm leaving Jingzhou for Jinxi in a few days. Why don't you come with me for some fun?"

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