After a long night of fussing, the tent was finally ready.
With the added burden of two shifts of lookout duty, Qin Yu didn't get much sleep all night.
So when Tang Huan woke me up early in the morning, I was full of resentment.
"Hmph, you're sleeping soundly, leaving a woman to keep watch for you, how dare you..."
Qin Yu muttered to himself, but his steps never faltered as he followed Tang Huan.
She didn't dare say this to Tang Huan's face, because she knew Tang Huan was capable of even worse things, and she didn't dare leave any evidence against him.
The three of them swaggered toward the city gate.
There weren't many people at the south gate in the early morning, and the soldiers guarding the city seemed rather listless.
Tang Huan pulled Li Daikui back as he was about to pay the city entrance tax, and continued to stroll leisurely into the city.
"Don't we need to pay the city entry tax?"
Li Daikui was a little confused. Didn't the adults say that most of the rules in Qihuai County were modeled after those in the capital?
Qin Yu sneered, "Ignorant fool. Apart from Qihuai County, what other place would ask pedestrians for an entry tax?"
Li Daikui couldn't refute this, because he had been a disaster victim from the area around Qihuai County since he was a child. When he was fifteen or sixteen, he went up the mountain to become a bandit. After several years of struggling, he finally made a name for himself and was taken under Tang Huan's command. Since then, he had been living in seclusion in Qihuai County and had no idea about the outside world.
As for Tang Huan, the original owner did have some memories of the capital, but they were mostly impressions of him burying himself in his studies and being bullied. Occasionally, he would be seen drinking in brothels, but he always appeared lonely and miserable.
Therefore, I don't know much about the capital.
In comparison, Qin Yu actually knows the most.
"Have you been to the capital before?"
Tang Huan didn't turn her head and casually asked.
"Yes, I've been here a few times..." Qin Yu knew the other person was asking him.
However, none of those times were as open and aboveboard as today.
The clothes weren't that extravagant.
The group of three, including Qin Yu, who was a maid, was dressed in fine silks and satins, while Tang Huan was dressed in brocade robes. At first glance, they looked like nouveau riche with a lot of money.
In Tang Huan's words, this trip to the capital represents the face of Qihuai County, and they absolutely cannot afford to embarrass themselves.
"Since you've been here before, do you know where the largest broker organization in the capital is located?"
What do you want with the Tooth Organization?
"Buy a house."
"Weren't you just here to visit the capital? Why are you suddenly thinking about buying a house?" Since you're not going to stay in the capital for long, buying a house would be a waste of money.
Qin Yu didn't quite understand.
But considering Tang Huan's impressive wealth, Qin Yu didn't say anything more and instructed his memory to lead the two to find him.
At eight o'clock in the morning, not long after the Yazi organization opened its doors, Tang Huan swaggered in with his men.
"What assistance do you three gentlemen require?"
A man dressed as a waiter came over and greeted them warmly.
Tang Huan didn't even glance at the other person. "Bring your boss here. I'm here today to discuss something important, and a mere waiter like you can't make that decision."
The waiter looked Tang Huan and his companions up and down, but didn't have much doubt about their identities.
However, when he saw the small piece of silver that Tang Huan handed him, he immediately beamed and went to call for help.
Tang Huan rolled up her sleeves and sat down in the lobby, waiting patiently.
Looking at him, Qin Yu saw that he was just a nouveau riche, lacking the demeanor of a wealthy family, and appearing barbaric and rude.
She shook her head helplessly, giving up on correcting him.
Soon, the waiter returned with a middle-aged man who looked quite wealthy.
"Boss, is there anything I can do to help you?"
Tang Huan said with a smile, "We're new here and are thinking of buying a property in the capital. Do you have any recommendations?"
As the two shook hands, Tang Huan slipped a silver note into the other's hand.
The man glanced at it and saw ten taels of silver.
He immediately smiled warmly and said, "Yes, yes, I have a record of all the high-end houses in the capital that are about to be sold, or even those that are not intended for sale. I wonder if you have any requirements..."
An hour later, the three arrived at a house in the east of the city.
"Are you really going to do this?"
Qin Yu frowned.
She could understand Tang Huan's idea of buying a house. If you have a lot of money, you should spend it. She couldn't control how you spent it.
After all, it's not my own money.
According to the owner of the brokerage firm, this house is not for sale, and the owner has a complex background and powerful connections.
According to the boss, this person's name is Jia Yu. He has a history of bullying men and women, but he is wealthy and powerful, and he has unknown backers. He has been sued by the authorities several times but has always managed to escape unscathed.
Over time, everyone developed a fear of this person.
"Tang Huan, what you're doing will cause a huge uproar. Aren't you worried about things going wrong?"
Qin Yu was somewhat worried.
His identity was something he couldn't reveal, especially now that he was in the capital.
Once exposed, they will likely be trapped in a desperate situation with no chance of escape.
"How can it be a bad thing? Jia Yu has done plenty of bullying and harassing, so today I'll teach him a lesson on behalf of everyone."
After saying that, Tang Huan waved his hand forward, signaling Li Daikui to take action.
Upon receiving the instruction, Li Daikui immediately took three steps at a time to the front of the courtyard. Without any hesitation, he kicked the gate.
The seemingly sturdy and magnificent gate was kicked open with a single kick.
Li Daikui leaped into the courtyard like a wild horse unleashed.
The commotion immediately attracted many servants and guards from the courtyard. After a series of clanging sounds, when Tang Huan led Qin Yu into the courtyard, all they found were figures lying haphazardly on the ground.
"Not bad, your skills haven't deteriorated!"
Li Daikui grinned, "Sir, I've been going crazy in the county. Today I finally have a chance to make my move, so please don't stop me."
"No, I'm worried you won't be able to scare these people. Just go ahead and have fun."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a disheveled man appeared.
He quickly glanced at the situation, his gaze landing on Tang Huan and the others.
"Who are you? What do you want here?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than the man's throat was grabbed and he was lifted into the air.
"So you're Jia Yu? You do look sharp and mean."
Tang Huan commented directly, "We're here today to buy your house. This residence belongs to me from now on."
Qin Yu took out the silver notes from his body, counted them carefully, and finally took one thousand taels in his hand.
Jia Yu was struggling to breathe as his neck was gripped, and his face quickly turned red.
He slapped Li Daikui's arm hard.
But due to suffocation, he gradually began to feel dizzy and lightheaded, and even experienced tinnitus.
Just when Jia Yu thought he was going to die, Li Daikui let go of his hand, and the former fell to the ground with a thud.
Jia Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Are you trying to force me to buy or sell?"
"No, no, no, how can you call it forced buying and selling? This is all about mutual consent. Since you're not satisfied with 1,000 taels, how about 900 taels?"
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