Chapter 3, I am a dandy, and I fear no one

"Shut up." Gao Fangping did not give anyone face: "I am thinking, no one should speak, let me think for a moment"

Zhang Zhenniang was truly frightened to the point of losing her composure, but after calming down, she said: "Wait, do not leave!"

"Clean up properly. If there are any more troubles in the future, I will chop off your head and send it to my father as a ball to kick!" Gao Fangping said as he walked to the door

Gao Fangping said no more and, as he walked out, he remarked: "Lu Qian."

Zhang Zhenniang said tearfully: "If the official's son is magnanimous and merely asks not to hold a grudge, then our Lin family cannot be narrow-minded; how could we simply forget this matter?"

At this moment, the imperial guards outside said: "Which route are the brothers of the imperial guards ahead? We are ordered to guard this place, do not approach."

The door was pushed open, and a tall man, approximately 1.8 meters in height, dressed in the armor of the Imperial Guard, entered. He appeared to be in his thirties, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, holding a golden hooked spear that was about 2 zhang long.

In this way, Gao Fangping also felt somewhat relieved

Since Xu Ning entered, at some point, Lu Qian's hand had already left the handle of the knife, waiting respectfully to the side

Yamen...

He then turned to Zhang Zhenniang, who was glaring at him with tears in her eyes, and said straightforwardly: "If I were to give your father a way out, what would you do?"

"Traitor! What are you waiting for? Come and take my life if you dare!" Zhang Zhenniang's voice was not loud, but her tone was resolute

Zhang Zhenniang seemed to have truly made a certain decision, closing her eyes as she answered, tears streaming down her face

Zhang Zhenniang felt very sad making this promise, but how could one not bow their head under the eaves? Her husband was about to be exiled far away. Although he received covert protection from the Kaifeng Prefecture, the Gao family had extensive connections, and the mountains were high and the roads long. It was often heard that deaths due to "accidents" occurred frequently. Therefore, this compromise was made not only because the demands of Gao Yanei seemed reasonable, but also out of a desire to protect her husband

The cold light flashed, and the knife had already extended two inches out of its sheath, but I timely heard the loud warning from the young master outside.

All eyes were focused on this seemingly frivolous and handsome young man as they watched him walk back and forth

Gao Fangping gazed at her for a moment and said: "I have heard that Instructor Lin wrote a letter of divorce to you while in prison. However, with your loyal character, Zhang Zhenniang, you would not take this seriously. At present, your father is in trouble, and you are willing to temporarily submit to me. Once your father is exiled to the frontier and escapes, you plan to take your own life. Am I mistaken in my guess?"

Hehe! Two sycophants nearby burst into laughter: "Heavenly principles? Our master embodies principles. The law? Our master embodies the law... Oh dear!"

Thinking this, Gao Fangping said coldly: "Naturally, we cannot stop the Kaifeng Prefecture, but we can stop the constables of the Kaifeng Prefecture. When they come, each of them will receive a reward of one guan, and they will certainly know how to speak when they return. Did you not hear me say to wait while I think? Otherwise, when the constables of the Kaifeng Prefecture come again with the responsible official, I will bind you and hand you over to the Kaifeng Prefecture for handling"

The Gaofangping Waterfall is so exhausting! Being looked at like this, the burden of this black pot has become quite frustrating.

Gao Fangping stopped in his tracks and turned around, saying: "I am all ears."

As several people entered, Lady Lin saw her mother huddled in the corner, weeping. Her father had already been subdued by the imperial guards and had only sustained some injuries. However, Lady Lin's scalp tingled as she noticed that a guard had died here, apparently having had his skull crushed by a heavy object. Moreover, her father was skilled in wielding an iron rod, which bore traces of blood, clearly indicating that the guard had died at her father's hands.

Gao Fangping did not offer any explanation, and said to the imperial guards outside: "Let her in"

Thinking of the destruction of my family and the loss of lives, it is all due to this villain. Zhang Zhenniang, in a fit of rage, scolded: "Wicked thief! The downfall of my family is entirely your doing. How can my family not harbor resentment towards you!"

Lu Qian furrowed his brows, secretly lamenting the missed opportunity, and could only close the knife, not daring to act recklessly. Let us see what that foolish official has to say as he enters.

Zhang Zhenniang was taken aback for a moment, then immediately assumed a posture of unassailable chastity and scolded: "My father was originally harmed by you, you villain..."

"You shut up too. If you keep chattering, I will really take action against your father right here. You know I have my reasons for this." Gao Fangping waved his hand impatiently.

Lu Qian felt somewhat uneasy, always sensing that after the auspicious signs descended from the heavens, the officials in the yamen seemed less foolish than before

Unable to enter and unable to leave, the beautiful woman’s eyes shimmered with tears as she glared at Gao Fangping, her voice hoarse with anger: "Beast! You have already driven us to ruin, my husband has also suffered imprisonment, what more do you want! Is there no justice in this world! Is there no law!"

Lu Qian opened his mouth to say something, but was promptly stopped by Gao Fangping, who raised his hand.

"A single word can decide, do you want your father's path to life?" Gao Fangping asked again

"Talent, Lu Qian, you truly are a talent!" With this thought, Gao Fangping patted Lu Qian on the shoulder and said

Gao Fangping said: "Remember, this is your promise to me, Gao Fangping"

It is him! Everything is the doing of this little thief! Your family has connections everywhere, and a small person cannot compete with you, but if things come to a head, Zhang Zhenniang will not survive alone; even in death, she will not spare you!" Zhang Zhenniang fixed her gaze on Gao Fangping, and besides her usual grace and dignified demeanor, there was an added sense of defiance in the face of death.

"In the yamen, there is no time to delay; a swift decision is required." Lu Qian said with neither humility nor arrogance, "The commotion here is considerable, and it is only a matter of time before the officials from the Kaifeng Prefecture come to inspect. Even though we are affiliated with the Palace Commander's Office, we cannot prevent the Kaifeng Prefecture from inquiring into matters!"

Lu Qian has always preferred to take things to the extreme, having already harbored murderous intent. With the death of soldiers providing an excuse, he squinted his eyes and gripped the handle of the knife.

After Xu Ning entered, he noticed the strange atmosphere but said little. He slightly cupped his hands in salute to Lu Qian and then ignored everyone else, standing firmly beside Gao Fangping. This fellow was usually low-key and held a strong disdain for Gao Yanei, so he did not engage in flattery. However, having come under military orders, he still needed to fulfill his duty as a guard.

Miso

No one should speak, let me think.

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As a woman of the family, even regarding matters concerning my husband, I have the authority to make decisions.

They could not stop talking when Gao Fangping slapped them on the back of the head and scolded, "You two are not allowed to speak today."

As soon as they entered the main hall, the sound of a woman weeping was heard, followed by the crackling sounds of a fight, accompanied by low angry shouts. Soon after, the smell of blood was also detected

Lu Qian lowered his head, remaining silent.

Hearing this Taisui refer to himself as "this humble one," everyone in the hall, including Lu Qian, felt waves of nausea.

Lu Qian is currently somewhat difficult to assess; what exactly happened to this foolish young master after the auspicious event?

How dare he tie his sordid intentions to the interests of the entire General's Mansion

At a certain moment, Gao Fangping paused, suppressing the urge to erupt; it was not yet time to deal with Lu Qian.

Thus, this once foolish young master, who was seen as an idiot by everyone and could be easily deceived by anyone, managed to astonish everyone in a short period of time, leaving no one inside or outside to speak a word.

This time it can be considered a complete disaster, as the ones who died were the personal troops of General Gao. The powerful can easily suppress others; finding a reason to collude with bandits and resist the imperial army can lead to immediate execution... With chaotic thoughts swirling in her mind, even the usually calm Lady Lin was so anxious that she could not speak, her eyes filled with tears as she stared intently at Gao Fangping

Gao Fangping said: "For the time being, do not rush to decide on the future matters; I am also too lazy to explain much. Let me put it this way, the situation has reached this point, and the reasons and consequences are not to be discussed for now. What I want to do is to try my best to turn things back. However, I have one condition: you and your husband must not hold a grudge against me. Do you agree?"

A remarkably beautiful woman in her twenties, with a pale face, came running in tears, intending to charge into the fray, but was stopped by the imperial guards stationed outside.

Some people's words are not worth listening to, while the promises of others can still be trusted to some extent. Lin Chong's situation still has room for maneuver; he is one of the few men who can be regarded favorably by Gao Fangping, possessing a decent character. As for the majority of other characters in "Water Margin," they mostly seem to Gao Fangping to be lacking in intelligence and are of little interest.

Lu Qian, without saying a word, drew his sword halfway out of its sheath

"It's good to hear that. With Lu Yuhou's loyalty and righteousness, I feel at ease," Gao Fangping chuckled.

Gao Fangping was about to kick the door open when he heard a woman's voice crying from outside the courtyard: "Father, Mother... what has happened to you!"

The guards outside dared not speak, for they were merely following Lu Qian's orders

The two fellows, feeling a wave of frustration, lowered their heads and kept a low profile.

One of Lu Qian's elite guards has died, and the young lady's father, Old Master Zhang, has been injured, half-kneeling on the ground, with the long spears of four elite guards pressing against his back, unable to stand up straight

Gao Fangping paced in the main hall, contemplating the depth of Lu Qian's scheming and his strong aggressiveness. Jealous of Lin Chong, he took advantage of the dimwitted officials to harm Lin Chong, deliberately employing methods with loopholes, which led to numerous troubles. All these matters were underhanded, and then he professed loyalty, cleaning up all the dirty work for the Gao family, eliminating his rival Lin Chong in the officialdom, and having participated in the core dirty tasks, he became one of the trusted confidants of the Gao family.

Currently, only the injured Master Zhang is in the room, along with four unguarded subordinate imperial guards. Thus, Lu Qian casually placed his hand on the hilt of his sword and, appearing calm and unhurried, said: "Thank you, Young Master Xie, for your praise. My fate is bestowed by the Gao family, and it is my honor to serve the Gao family."

Gao Fangping interrupted, saying: "So, you do not wish to give your father a way out?"

Zhang Zhenniang's father, Master Zhang, spoke with great difficulty: "Inside the yamen..."

The subordinate humbly cupped his fists and bowed his head.

Zhang Zhenniang decisively fell silent; she discerned the hidden meaning behind the words. At the very least, this flamboyant figure did not intend to execute justice on the spot. Therefore, if they went to Kaifeng Prefecture, perhaps her father could be spared his life

Seeing that the young master had a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, along with a completely different cunning expression than usual, Lu Qian secretly thought that it was not a good sign

I... even though Zhang Zhenniang is usually composed, she was caught off guard by this cunning young master.

Then, Gao Fangping raised his voice and shouted into the room: "Lu Qian! If anyone else dies in there, I will chop off your head and use it as a chamber pot!"

If one were to set aside prejudices and overlook his tattered floral attire, at this very moment, the high and flat demeanor during his stride possesses a certain degree of charm and elegance

"Under orders? Whose orders are you following?" A loud voice belonging to a robust man echoed, "I am Xu Ning, the instructor of the Golden Spear Brigade, here under the command of the esteemed General Gao. Quickly step aside!"

Zhang Zhenniang, who had been crying with her eyes closed, suddenly opened her eyes and exclaimed in shock: "You..."

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