Inner city, County Magistrate Lu’s Mansion.

It would be better to call it a manor rather than a mansion.

There is a scene every three steps and a pavilion every ten steps, all reflected among the green pines and cypresses; rockery, bonsai in flower beds, vines and green bamboos are dotted in between.

Today is the day when County Magistrate Lu Yuan holds a banquet to celebrate his promotion.

Guests came and went like clouds, all of them were prominent figures in Feng County.

Likewise, the secret guarding was extremely strict, even generals and soldiers were drawn from the army, and there were also several masters of spiritual cultivation stationed there.

"Du Hu, we are still short of two secret guards at the main gate. Go quickly and pay special attention to the elderly, children, and the disabled. Don't take it lightly!"

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, Du Hu immediately got up and went there.

There was a centipede-like scar at the corner of his mouth, as if it had been torn, which added a bit of fierceness to his temperament.

Du Hu headed all the way to the main gate.

On the way, there are multi-story buildings with golden and green colors shining against each other, as well as a road wrapped in brocade stones, a pond covered with treasures, and a rainbow bridge locked with willows.

All who came and went were great scholars and officials. He could only walk carefully along the edge of the path, against the flow of people, not daring to look up.

When he arrived at the main gate, he glanced around and noticed the positions of several other secret sentries.

Silently, he found his place.

As he was silently on guard, he saw several figures walking in from the main gate.

Among them, Lu Youtai was guarded by others and walked at the end.

County magistrate Lu Yuan came to meet him personally, and the two had a very pleasant conversation.

When Du Hu saw Lu Youtai, he seemed to be thinking of something and looked a little dazed.

Four years ago, his elder brother took part in the autumn imperial examination.

The chief examiner at that time was Lu Youtai.

On the last night of the autumn examination, late at night, he heard rustling sounds and his elder brother rushed out of the room, threw down a broken pen, and used the tip of the pen to cut his abdomen. Blood gushed out like a fountain. His brother grabbed his internal organs and threw them on the ground, saying in a stern voice,

"My death is what I deserve. Many people have died from sodomy (walking on the dry road). I am ashamed of my teacher's kindness!"

After saying this, he fell to the ground and died.

At that time, Du Hu had already joined the army, although he was only a private.

But faced with the news of his brother's death, he naturally suspected that someone was secretly behind the scenes, so he first reported to the police and then used his power in the military to investigate the cause of his brother's death.

result……

He felt the malice coming from all sides.

The government delayed, the boss scolded, and the house caught fire mysteriously...

Faintly, he saw the figure in a high position hidden in the darkness.

It vaguely looks like Lu Youtai.

Later, he suddenly "realized", gave up the investigation, and chose to turn the page.

As a result, his career seemed to have improved, and he rose to the position of sergeant step by step.

They were not wealthy, but they were no longer commoners. They had become a middle-class household with a happy family and a pair of sons and daughters.

now,

Lu Youtai and his companions walked through the guard area here.

Du Hu silently watched Lu Youtai's back.

On the side, several maids passed by carrying jade plates and green pots, with all kinds of delicacies from land and sea.

whoosh!

There was a rustling sound of wind and waves, and a maid suddenly came in, with a cold light flashing and poisoned steel needles between her fingertips.

It moved over from a distance of several feet, and stabbed Lu Youtai with the steel needle in its hand.

sonorous!

An ear-shaking sound was heard, and a violent force of energy blew up dust, knocking the poisoned steel needle in the maid's hand away.

Du Hu's eyes were cold as he stood in front of Lu Youtai. The machete in his hand instantly released a sharp blade energy and he slashed out fiercely!

The maidservant spat out blood, her arm was broken at the root, and she flew backwards and hit a garden tree.

Swish, swish, swish! Several figures appeared and immediately captured the woman.

Du Hu looked at the woman's eyes which were full of hatred and he seemed to see himself four years ago.

However, things change in a moment, and he is completely different from who he is today.

"It's fine with me."

Lu Youtai looked calm, glanced at the assassin, and walked past Du Hu. "I recognize you, your name is Du Hu. You... are very good."

Du Hu heard this and became excited. He shouted loudly,

"This is my job!"

The assassination attempt was just an episode in this burnt-tail banquet.

No one cares about the assassin's motives and fate.

At the banquet, purple camel peaks emerged from green cauldrons, crystal plates were lined with white scales, and all kinds of delicacies from land and sea were dazzling.

As the wine flowed, officials and gentry in the city stood up one by one and toasted and congratulated Magistrate Lu Yuan.

County Magistrate Lu Yuan sat in the first seat, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a face full of righteousness.

At this moment, facing the respect of everyone and under the influence of the alcohol, he gradually felt elated.

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Wang Shouren was sitting next to Lu Yuan, and suddenly spoke up, "Lawmaker Lu will be promoted soon, which is really a pain for the people of Feng County. Will Lawmaker Lu ask the people to erect a monument to his good governance?"

Monument of good governance? Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's smile became forced.

This monument to benevolent officials has always been erected only for honest officials. It can only be erected after local people apply for it and submit a petition, which is then reported to the Ministry of Personnel step by step.

Lu Yuan was a mediocre official. He did not deliberately extort money from the people or raise taxes, but he also did not do many meritorious things.

Over the years, he turned a blind eye to Lu Youtai's monopoly on the imperial examinations and the immortal outside the city's deduction of the path to immortality.

It’s simple. The list of people for his promotion was finalized several years ago.

After he left, who cares about the flood? We must believe in the wisdom of future generations!

Lu Yuan glanced at Wang Shouren and naturally knew that this mentor of the late emperor was making innuendos and trying to embarrass him.

But if it was someone else who had passed by Fengxian County, he would have scolded them back long ago.

But if it were Wang Shouren, he could only bear it obediently and put on a smile.

"Hahaha, Lord Wang, that's not right. This monument is too complicated and a waste of money and labor. I, Lu, don't want to trouble the people. I can just leave the county by myself in fine clothes at night. There's no need to make a big statement, haha, no need to make a big statement..."

Lu Yuan saw a person at the table and immediately changed the subject, "Mr. Gao, we haven't seen each other for five or six years. Are you doing well these days?"

Gao Juren was sitting in an inconspicuous position at the bottom of the banquet, with high cheekbones, a dark yellow face, and a pair of exposed hands like dead wood, looking as if he had been seriously injured.

He had to come to Lu Yuan's funeral banquet today, otherwise it would become a stain for him to be criticized in the court in the future.

He was not afraid, but he had to consider everyone in the Gao family.

Gao Jingshu knelt beside Gao Juren, looking at Gao's father with a worried look in her eyes.

Gao Juren stood up, holding the long case, and said in a faint voice, "Thank you, magistrate, for remembering me. I am thin and my hair is thinning. I have reached the age of knowing my destiny. So let it be."

Lu Yuan sighed, and asked someone to fetch a hundred-year-old ginseng and gave it to Gao Juren, asking him to recuperate well and not work too hard.

During the dinner, there was clinking of glasses and laughter, which diluted Lu Yuan's embarrassment.

Wang Shouren did not touch the wine on the table. He looked at Lu Youtai sitting opposite him, raised his glass and said, "The assassin just now was so bold that he assassinated an official of the imperial court. I wonder where he came from and whether he has any grudges against him."

When Lu Youtai heard this, his eyes moved.

"A lunatic committed suicide during interrogation. I guess it was because someone disliked me, Lu. Principal Wang, do you have any advice?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouren put down his wine cup, lowered his eyes, and said calmly, "What's your opinion?"

"I, Wang, have only been in Feng County for a few years, and I have seen that this county is desolate and filled with prostitutes, thieves, and people who sell official positions and titles!"

"The people's resentment is like boiling water. If you poke one, there will be another. It cannot be suppressed or suppressed! That assassin will not be the last one."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked and fell silent.

Lu Yuan's expression became a little tense. Wasn't Wang Shouren's words a slap in his face?

Lu Youtai was not angry at all when he heard this. Instead, he laughed sarcastically. "Don't exaggerate, Mr. Wang. I only see that the people in Feng County are diligent and hardworking. They are the foundation of Jiang!"

"As for the assassin..."

"So many people want to kill me? Anyone here who is dissatisfied with me might as well stand up. I want to see who can chop off my beautiful head..."

Bang! The voice stopped abruptly, and a thunderous sound resounded throughout the Lu Mansion, like thunder in broad daylight, lingering for a long time, echoing in everyone's ears.

Boom!

Everyone present looked up at the sky and saw the air waves crashing and swirling in the air, with rumbling sound waves.

First, there was a flying star arrow that fell into the wild, and then there came the cry of a crane.

Then a figure swooped down, following closely behind the arrow, his python robe fluttering, lightning and fire on his body, "Son of the old woman selling cloth, Li Qinglin, chop off your dog head!!"

(End of this chapter)