Chapter 004

The Qin Wangfu occasionally receives visits from officials, which involves various social interactions. It would be absolutely inappropriate to pretend to be a servant, as offending someone of higher status than the Qin Wang could lead to serious consequences. When distinguished guests stay at the Wangfu for a few days, encounters are inevitable. Fengliu is well aware of the unruly temperaments of some of his cousins; how could a mere servant endure such behavior?

Masters of the martial world cannot shake the foundations of the court, but they can significantly disrupt the court's national strength. There are few court officials capable of withstanding the relentless assassinations from these martial experts. Fengliu Qin, in his heart, only hopes that this child, Canren, does not tread the same path as his father and uncle; otherwise, Fengliu Qin would truly find it difficult to confront the debts of gratitude he owes from the past.

Feng Liu took out the banknote, and beneath the box lay a token. Can Ren casually picked up the token and, with a surge of internal energy, crushed it instantly. "I do not need such things; keeping it would only add to my distractions."

The turmoil arose suddenly, and the calmness also came unexpectedly. Not long after, Chenliu City returned to its usual tranquility.

"Well, there is nothing to linger on here." Can Ren respond, feeling delighted and carefree, hastily instructing the servants to collect the items. The servants of the Ren residence have always been casually directed by Fengliu, who believes there is no need for distinctions among them. Otherwise, how could Fengliu carelessly rummage through the contents of the brocade box as if they were his own belongings?

However, it was two minutes late. A stern voice came from within the room, saying: "Get out!" Several servants did not dare to disobey and hurriedly retreated. At this moment, Ye vaguely saw the remnants within the room; the originally tied long hair was now scattered, obscuring the face. The sizable floor area appeared to have been struck by a massive hammer, creating a considerable pit.

Matters in the martial world have little impact on the affairs of the court. In the current situation, each country is already overwhelmed by the pressures from other nations, so how could they possibly provoke these martial experts without reason? A world that originally had no intersection could face unimaginable disasters if the court were to act recklessly.

The charm of the world is unknown, and the helplessness in Qin's heart is profound. The strength of various sects in the martial world is extraordinary, although their numbers cannot compare to those of the imperial army. However, the prowess of martial experts in the world is indeed formidable; if we were to consider only martial power, even the renowned generals of the court would be insignificant if placed in the martial world.

Feng Liu was furious and wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly, but was stopped by his father. Later, Feng Liu also realized that Uncle Can Ren must be a member of a gang in the underworld. If he were to die, his assets would undoubtedly belong to the gang, and even if the investigation were to uncover the truth, the ensuing issues would not be simple.

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Even the charming Qin showed a hint of embarrassment for the first time. "You are still young and do not understand these matters. In the future, when you grow up, you will comprehend why. The Jianghu is not a world we belong to; as a father, I cannot act this way, nor can there be any outcome from it." The charming one, feeling helpless and filled with questions, took his leave.

Hearing the advice of the dandy, Can Ren retrieved a brocade wooden box from a hidden place behind the wall. The dandy, feeling curious, approached and opened it, only to find two banknotes totaling two hundred thousand taels of silver. "Last night at midnight, a masked man delivered it without saying a word and then left."

Father, Uncle Canren has been murdered. How can we not thoroughly investigate the murderer and seek revenge for him! Fengliuyizheng spoke with righteous indignation, feeling that this was the first time in many years he had dared to speak back to his father without fear.

With a resilient heart, there is a certain calculation within. If I were to become the adopted son of Uncle Qin, I would become part of a distinguished family. I would inevitably bear a responsibility towards this family, and it would be impossible for me to act as freely as I do with books; the path I take would no longer be solely my own.

In Chengliu City, a significant upheaval occurred over the course of half a month, surpassing all past disturbances except for war. During this period, a series of violent clashes erupted, resulting in the deaths of many unfamiliar individuals, all dressed in the same attire, within the city. Several commercial buildings were completely consumed by fire.

Feng Liu comforted Can Ren, saying: "Rest assured, you will not be disturbed while residing in the Wangfu. If officials from the court come and you fear causing trouble, you can simply go out. Generally, no official would dare to cause a scene in the Qin Wangfu." Can Ren nodded gently

The heart is troubled with lingering emotions; had it not been for the stubborn persistence, my father would have long since taken the resilient one as an adopted son. In that case, where would these troubles arise from?

Ye Xin hesitated for a while, ultimately deciding to leave. Accompanied by two servants, she took a sedan chair back to the prince's residence. For some individuals, external comfort is unnecessary; to Can Ren, Ye is merely an inconsequential outsider. Ye had heard the young prince mention many matters concerning Can Ren and had gained some understanding of him.

Two hundred thousand taels is not a small sum. It could sustain a person for decades without worrying about basic necessities. If one were to enter the Wang residence, given Uncle Qin's character, he would certainly not impose any strict requirements, and he would generously fulfill his own needs as well.

The servant outside the room, hearing the unusual sounds from within, nervously pushed the door open and entered. Ye, concerned about the changes inside, followed closely behind.

Fengliu gently patted Canren's shoulder and said, "Canren, why not move to the Wang residence?" Canren pondered for a moment; usually, he had no friends, and now he could hardly say he had any relatives in Chenliu to miss. Canren preferred a simple life, engaging in forging, learning things that interested him, and practicing martial arts.

The death of Uncle Canren has caused such upheaval, clearly indicating that he was a person of significant status within the gang circles. Matters pertaining to such gangs are certainly not within the purview of the court, especially given the highly sensitive nature of one's own identity; the repercussions of intervening would be far from simple.

Many buildings were severely damaged in the conflict, reduced to ruins by those individuals. Furthermore, over 200 officials sent by the government to intervene were either killed or injured, and they were unable to apprehend anyone; the only thing brought back to the authorities were the corpses.

These are all matters committed by individuals in the martial world, and they are not at all new. There are too many skilled practitioners in the martial arts community, far beyond what the officials can contend with. Such incidents have always been covered up by the authorities. They occur from time to time in various cities and have long established a unified understanding.

"Resilience, why not move to the Wang residence? The private schools outside cannot teach you much, and the environment at the Wang residence is far safer than out there. If anything were to happen to you, what would I do?" Feng Liu advised, having suggested this numerous times before, and he had originally given up on this plan.

Feng Liu faintly sensed that this incident must be related to the death of Uncle Can Ren. However, no matter how much Feng Liu inquired, Feng Liu Qin paid no attention. Left with no choice, he could only drop a remark: "Matters of the jianghu are not for you to question too much; this is not where the court should expend its efforts."

The arrival of Canren brought the greatest joy not to Prince Qin, but to Ye. The thought of living together with Canren in the royal residence in the future fills one with an indescribable delight

What exactly is the Jianghu? This question has become the greatest mystery in Fengliu's heart. Setting aside the doubts in his mind, Fengliu went to visit Canren, but he did not bring Ye along. In light of this situation, Fengliu was not in the mood to fool around with Canren.

However, nowadays, there are concerns about Canren's safety, and furthermore, after Uncle Canren's death, his future life is likely to be a significant issue. Regarding the inheritance problem, I had privately intervened, leveraging my father's influence, but to my surprise, Uncle Canren's assets had already been completely taken away by someone under legal pretenses.