"It turns out to be the Duke of Qin in person. I was unaware that the Duke of Qin had come from afar and failed to greet him properly. This is my fault."

"Guards, invite the Duke of Qin inside for a gathering! Bring out all the delicious food and fine wine!"

Zhao Hao simply smiled and waved his hand.

"I'll pass on the food and wine, but the Bian family's food probably doesn't suit my taste."

Master Bian, lead the way! Lately, it's been dark and the roads are slippery, and bandits often gather in the mountains to rob the people.

"Your defenses as a peasant will be taken over by my personal guards for now."

"That's natural, that's natural... Please come to the country!"

The Bian residence wasn't particularly luxurious, but it was still slightly better than ordinary pavilions and towers.

"This mansion is quite impressive. When I went to the governor's mansion at noon today, it seemed to be slightly inferior to your Bian family's mansion."

Bian Rang wasn't exactly known for his good temper, but he wasn't brainless either. Zhao Hao's sudden appearance must mean that there was something about the Bian family that Zhao Hao didn't like.

If you're lucky, they might just be giving you a warning, and you can offer them some money and supplies, become friends, and that's the end of it.

If any member of your family were to offend Zhao Hao... he could easily wipe out your entire clan with his thousands of men!

Back in the day, Zhao Hao did quite a few things like this in Shangdang!

"Oh dear, Duke Qin, what are you saying? It's just that our ancestors left us good fortune, so we built the house a bit bigger."

"If the Duke of Qin doesn't like it, I'll immediately organize men to demolish this house..."

Zhao Hao smiled wickedly, "Then there's no need for that. After today, will your Bian family still exist...?"

That's another story!

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