The dusk was dispelled by the blazing torches, and the pungent smell of burning pine oil filled my nostrils.

Madam Lin was trembling as she was supported by someone and looked out of the hall. Even though there was a screen wall blocking her view, she could still see a crowd of people.

No one dared to catch or beat Fang Jinxiu again, so Chen Qi threw down his bamboo pole and used it to support Fang Jinxiu.

"It's okay, it's okay, your family is here," he said.

My family.

Fang Jinxiu sniffed hard before standing up.

"Let's go," she said, and walked out.

Passing the screen wall, Fang Jinxiu immediately saw Fang Chengyu riding on a horse, his bodyguards standing in a row, his figure shining like the moon under the light of torches.

The servants of the Lin family all retreated in fear. There were three or four people lying on the ground in front of the door, all curled up with their faces covered and groaning.

"They were the ones who beat me."

Liu'er's scream broke the suffocating atmosphere.

"You bully me by relying on your numbers."

Fang Chengyu hummed.

"Okay, now that we have more people, you can bully them too," he said gently.

Liu'er snorted, walked forward, looked at the people on the ground, and kicked them angrily.

"I let you hit me, I let you hit me, but you don't even look at who I am." She kicked and cursed at the same time.

Fortunately, the little girl's legs were weak, so the people on the ground just let her kick and hit them.

The entire Lin family was alarmed by this commotion, and the clan leader didn't even bother to eat and hurried over.

"Master Fang," he said. Although he could hardly hide his anger in his eyes, he tried his best to control his tone. "What do you mean?"

Fang Chengyu dismounted the moment the head of the Lin family appeared, listened to him speak, and saluted properly.

"Mr. Lin, sorry to bother you." He said. "I just want to find someone."

Looking for someone?

Has anyone hired someone to break down someone's door?

He pretends to be so polite, it's really bullying.

Patriarch Lin was shaking with anger.

"Who is Master Fang looking for? Is our Lin family hiding a criminal or a spy?" he asked. "Will they be dragged to the execution stand and be chopped off tomorrow? You Fang family have revenges to take, grievances to take. Now we have finally waited for this opportunity, you can talk about new and old grievances as you please."

The Lin family's patriarch naturally knew about the feud between the Fang family and the Lin family's Jinyun Tower.

Fang Chengyu smiled and bowed again.

"Mr. Lin, you're overthinking it." He said. "There's no hatred. We're just here to find someone."

Patriarch Lin sneered and was about to speak, but a female voice sounded first.

"You don't have to think about it. It's very simple."

Patriarch Lin turned around and looked at the girl who walked out of the collapsed door.

"I saw Master Lin and Madam Fang talking and walking together on the street, and Madam Fang hasn't returned yet and there's no news about her, so we came to ask Master Lin if he knows where Madam Fang is." Fang Jinxiu said, "The little girl came to ask and was beaten. I came to ask and was locked up, so there's all this trouble."

Patriarch Lin's expression changed as he looked at Madam Lin who was being supported by several maids inside the door.

Mrs. Lin was already trembling with fear.

No wonder she was afraid, after all, Li Zhixian had just died and someone had just been executed on the execution platform.

This is all because of the grudge with the Fang family.

Speaking of which, the Lin family and the Fang family have a feud again.

It was only natural to take this opportunity to deal with Lin Zhubu's family as well. This method was also commonly used by the Lin family's clerks for generations.

However, Song Yunping was born as a common merchant and slave. Li Zhixian was from outside the area, and the Lin family was different. If they really wanted to fight, they would not just admit defeat.

Patriarch Lin looked gloomy.

"You said he is with Madam Fang, so they are together?" he said, looking at Fang Jinxiu.

"Yes, that's what I said. As long as you invite Master Lin out for a confrontation, if I'm lying, I'll kneel in front of your door for a whole day to admit my mistake." Fang Jinxiu said.

How dare you say that?

Patriarch Lin was stunned and frowned slightly.

"If I'm wrong, I'll come and fix your door myself." Fang Chengyu also said, with a sincere expression, "Master Lin, you also know that our Fang family has been in turmoil recently, and we are really like a frightened bird. Our two families have some minor conflicts. You suspect that we are taking the opportunity to retaliate. Put yourself in his shoes. When you know that Master Lin and my wife left together and have not returned yet, I am also very worried."

Patriarch Lin's eyes swept between the two men.

It seems very real and sounds reasonable.

As for authenticity...

"The third son's family." He turned to look at Mrs. Lin, "Where's Sanlang?"

Mrs. Lin covered her mouth and sobbed.

"Chief, I, I don't know either," she cried.

Chief Lin frowned.

"How come you don't know where he's going?" he asked. "Where could he go at this time?"

What this meant was naturally that the turmoil in the county had just ended and they, the clerks, had just been released from their duties. At this time, they should stay at home obediently to avoid getting into trouble.

Mrs. Lin wiped her tears.

"He said he had something to do and went out. It was this time, so I didn't dare to ask any more questions," she cried.

Is there really something going on with Madam Fang?

Patriarch Lin frowned.

"How can we not find such a big person?" He said unhappily, "Go ask, go find him, call the Third Master to me."

…

As the night grew darker, the atmosphere in the Lin family's yard became more and more solemn. This was not because of the Fang family's guards standing all over the yard, nor because of the gate that was still lying on the ground.

"Master, there is no news about the Third Master."

"Master, no one has seen where the Third Master has gone."

"Master, none of the Third Master's friends saw him today."

As the news came in one after another, Fang Chengyu's expression remained gentle, but Patriarch Lin's expression became increasingly ugly.

"This bastard." He couldn't help but slap the table and said, "Where did he go?"

How come no one knew about it and you didn't come home at night?

"Has the young madam returned yet?" Fang Chengyu asked gently.

An attendant nearby looked out.

"Master, I've been watching, but there's no sign that the Madam has returned home," he said.

Fang Chengyu stood up.

Patriarch Lin also stood up.

"Master Fang." He said stiffly, "You go back first. I will tell you as soon as I find him."

Fang Chengyu smiled at him.

"It's better not to trouble Master Lin." He said, "If we find Master Lin, we will tell you as soon as possible."

What does this mean?

Threat? Warning? Breakup?

Patriarch Lin's face became even uglier. Before he could say something, Fang Chengyu had already walked out.

In the light of the torches and the night, the young man's figure did not seem to be very thin, but rather looked a bit stern.

"Master Fang, let us come. Don't worry, our Lin family is more familiar with our own people." said the Lin clan leader.

Fang Chengyu didn't turn around or say anything else.

How childish.

How can you, the Fang family, find it alone? Even if everyone has about the same number of people, it is not as convenient as if they were all searching by themselves, at least they know the direction to look.

How do you Fang family look for it? Do you just search blindly and search all over Yangcheng? You can find it.

Patriarch Lin let out a breath and glared at the people around him.

"Go and look for them quickly," he shouted, "and look for those brothels too."

The servant responded and went out in a hurry.

Mrs. Lin put down her handkerchief.

"Uncle," she said, "Has Sanlang ever been to such a place?"

Patriarch Lin coughed lightly.

"I'm just desperate and trying all sorts of methods," he said, covering up. "Okay, okay, you should also think about where he can go."

Having said that, he flicked his sleeves and walked out quickly.

Fang Chengyu had already walked to the street outside the Lin family's house.

Fang Jinxiu, who was sitting on the street corner, stood up and looked at Fang Chengyu who came out.

Ever since Fang Chengyu was invited into the home of Patriarch Lin, Fang Jinxiu no longer followed him but turned around and left. Of course, she didn't walk far.

It was already dark, and there was no one walking on the street. Fang Chengyu looked particularly lonely standing on the street.

"Still can't find it." Chen Qi leaned over and whispered, "I think something must have happened."