Chapter 1

The man is dressed in a red shirt, with a black long belt around his waist, sleeping quite casually. His disheveled long hair intertwines with the loose red garment. One would expect him to appear striking and flamboyant, yet his demeanor is as gentle and warm as the moonlight, completely overturning the impression typically associated with red and black.

Before long, the young man arrived before her, and upon seeing the situation, he couldn't help but be taken aback, stammering as he spoke

Madam Li dragged her into the Golden Fragrance Building, also pushing aside the owner’s objections, and arrived at a table further inside. She smiled and said, "Oh, isn’t this Young Master Chunxiang? Did you take a look at the portrait of the young lady I sent over last time, Young Master Chunxiang?"

She did not know if blood was spurting out, only that the two of them were fiercely exchanging sword strikes, refusing to give up until one of them was dead! Was there such deep enmity?

Lan Qing, upon hearing this, turned around and saw the chubby girl jumping on Jin Zhao's back, and finally, she knocked Jin Zhao's small head with her big head. He cleared his throat and immediately turned his attention back to the road ahead

The Third Young Master said again: "Fu Yin, next time you see someone with five copper coins and red tassels on their body, that person is Boss Jin. Remember, currently only Chunxiang and Xian'er are aware of this. You and I, along with the other numbered young masters, must keep this confidential unless Chunxiang agrees. And you, even if you recognize Boss Jin, must never acknowledge him."

Li Jinzhao shook his head and yawned without any concealment, stepping over the common folk who were watching the show, and sauntered out of the Jinxiang Building

As she walked along, she suddenly stepped back, took out all the small silver coins from her red envelope, smiled mischievously, and tossed them into the beggar's broken bowl, before humming a tune and turning into the alley, disappearing from his sight

In fact, regardless of who is chosen, as long as it is handled by me, Li the matchmaker, it will undoubtedly be a first-rate young lady, a hundred times better than those of today. On this point, Young Master Chunxiang can rest assured one hundred and twenty percent.

The door is not closed, please come in

She could not help but cry out loud, pounding the muddy ground with force, and shouted: "Heaven clearly has the virtue of benevolence, so why grant life only to send a heavy blow! Who have I offended?"

"Indeed, it is a world of difference." She chuckled, her fingers gliding over the portrait of the beautiful woman. "She is a celestial being, while I am but mud on the ground. Young Master Chunxiang, do not be frightened by me; the young ladies in the city are nothing like me. They are all youthful and sensible, absolutely suitable for you. As for the ancestral teachings of the Fu family, it matters not, for those people are long gone. Even if they were not followed, they would not rise from their graves. Look, this young lady truly rivals Xi Shi."

The Third Young Master laughed and said

Boss Jin, you are also an innocent person; if there is anyone to blame, it should be the Yun family estate. If it weren't for you working for them, you wouldn't have ended up in such a situation. " With that said, he sighed and swiftly swung his long sword, cleaving the carriage.

The tall man spoke to the person in the carriage saying

She hurriedly rolled and crawled into the alley, planning to first observe who was strong and who was weak before deciding whether to escape without loyalty.

To this day, no one knows how that pigment is actually mixed, so you must be very careful

You truly are a person of high status who forgets things easily. Four years ago, you saved her! A hero rescuing a beauty has stirred her heart, leading her to propose to you three times. Unfortunately, your standards are high, and you have graciously declined her, haven't you? Today.

Boss Jin is also a woman, and she is a woman with exceptionally beautiful hair color

Her head continued to suffer heavy blows, the rain washed away the tears streaming down her face, and she cried out loud, a sight too tragic to behold

The coachman kept running

She hunched her shoulders and had a stooped back, with her hands crossed in her sleeves. Her posture was not particularly graceful, and she exuded an air of the common folk.

You have seen it, but I believe you cannot guess who it is. This time, the fabric store caught fire, resulting in the destruction of a large quantity of high-quality fabric, which, under normal circumstances, would be deemed unusable. Boss Jin proposed that the defects be rendered priceless, allowing the affected fabric to be made into new garments for the masters of the Yun family estate.

She thought for a moment and said, "You have a girlfriend, so it would be better for you to keep your distance from me in the future"

Indeed, Young Master Chunxiang has high standards, and he did not recognize me three times in a row. At that moment, I was truly heartbroken!" She covered a hiccup from the wine, smiled, and spread out one of the portraits on the table, saying: "Aunt Li, the person you chose is truly beautiful, compared to me, she is simply like... like..."

Fu Yin said with a serious expression, "I understand."

What a rare opportunity, to actually see Fu Linchun appear in the city at the end of the year! A miracle!

What is a horse-drawn carriage without an owner doing driving through the night?

In Yunji Village, there are only rough and uncouth men from the rivers and lakes. It is not fitting for a refined young lady skilled in the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting to be among them. Moreover, according to the ancestral teachings of Chunxiang, one should marry only after turning forty, so it is still too early.

The sound of tinkling, tinkling, echoes on the eaves, not disturbing the man who is peacefully sleeping inside the house

A few muffled laughs came from the corner

After being received at the second gate of the Jigu Pavilion, not long after, a great fire broke out inside the second gate, damaging over ten thousand books, including the "Spring Fragrance Love History" which was lost in the flames

Upon hearing this, Fu Yin could not help but feel a sense of admiration for this person with the surname Jin. To remain in the background for such a long time without seeking the limelight, while also managing to sustain the livelihood of the Yun family estate for many years, must indicate that he is quite an impressive individual

I fear that I am the one who will meet the Buddha, am I not?" She sighed deeply and remarked, "Lanqing, you are truly good to me.

The third young master’s expression twitched repeatedly. Did he really need to toil for the Yun family estate until the very last moment?

Oh no! The coachman cried out, his legs giving way, and he fell to the ground, eating sand. "Help! Help!" he shouted as he rolled, tumbling and rolling, using his hands and feet to increase his speed, hoping to roll to the ends of the earth.

The horse-drawn carriage clattered along the road. On a cold and windy night in the twelfth lunar month, the driver, with a frail body, hunched shoulders, and a face concealed beneath a tattered hat.

Fu Linchun smiled faintly upon hearing this, and there was a hint of approval in his smile

I do not kill innocent people, you may leave

She crouched at the alley entrance, peering stealthily, but the heavy night rain made it impossible to see clearly, allowing only faint glimpses of two intersecting shadows

At the sound of "Go," the horse-drawn carriage immediately sprang forward.

I am currently eating noodles! She is enjoying her noodles while sipping on some wine, feeling quite content.

The industries behind Yun Family Village are all chosen by Chunxiang. The Third Young Master said: I am about to retire, and as the eldest among the Young Masters of the Digital Clan, you should be aware of certain secrets to assist Chunxiang in the future

Then, he trembled again. The driver's tattered hat had fallen to the ground at some point, and his long hair was soaked by the rain, entangled around him

Fu Yin, upon hearing this, cleared his throat

The responsibility for the clandestine industry of Yunjiacun lies with another individual. When Yunjiacun began to cultivate the next generation of leaders, that person behind the scenes was also being nurtured.

The coachman was still using both hands and feet, galloping wildly

Lan Qing glanced over here after delivering the noodles to others

And she is the third master of the Yun family village, the one who operates in the shadows—Golden Abacus

Fu Yin let out a low sigh: "Matchmaker, are you not making things difficult for her?"

Thank you, Miss Li, for your assistance

How can it be considered unattractive? One is willing to hit, and the other is willing to take it. This is just her nature. She once had feelings for Young Master Chunxiang, but she also knew it was hopeless. It is better to earn a little silver instead, as everyone in the city is already aware of her embarrassing stories

The tall man spoke word by word:

"Enter the alley." The young man replied without turning his head

I indeed noticed that the livelihood expenses of Yunjiacun cannot be supported merely by one printing factory and three bookstores on the surface, but I did not expect that it was Chunxiang who was responsible for it

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, as usual, I made a reservation at 'Jinxianglou', treating it as a farewell for Uncle San. Everyone should wear this new outfit then

The coachman, with bulging eyes, was nearly scared out of his wits, yet he cleverly took to his heels. As he brushed past, he noticed a blood birthmark on the elbow of the tall man, shaped very much like an eagle

"Third Uncle, these seven treasure shops must have been burned down by the Blood Eagle, right?" Fu Linchun pondered thoughtfully

After all, it was the Yun family village that submitted the Blood Eagle list back then. If innocent lives are lost as a result, the Yun family village will bear this sin for a lifetime. At this moment, if Boss Jin is being hunted by the Blood Eagles...

In the rain, Lan Qing gave a faint smile without turning back

Lan Qing smiled awkwardly, supporting her as she got into the carriage, and then placed her daughter inside as well, before taking his seat as the driver

The sound of knocking on the door suddenly echoed

The third young master smiled wryly. "It is indeed very special. This is the long robe that every young master will wear in the spring of next year, all of which have been scorched by fire. A great fire caused the most profitable fabric shop in the Yun family village to suffer significant losses, which is why Boss Jin came up with this idea"

If someone asks where this was tailored, just say it was at the 'Chunbao Tailor Shop' in the neighboring county. That gentle voice, somewhat indifferent, remarked: "All seven treasure shops have suffered from fire disasters in various counties; this is by no means a coincidence"

Find an opportunity to have the Yun family village handle it; you are just an ordinary commoner

This is clearly forcing the Yun family to a dead end! Fu Yin said angrily

The tall man suddenly lunged forward, his sharp sword aimed directly at the back of the coachman.

The killer was taken aback, doubting whether he had found the wrong person. How could the boss on the supervisor's side be so... ? ... Embarrassing and disgraceful ?

I, Li Jinchao, vow that in this life and the next, I shall never again be moved by Fu Linchun. If one day I truly find myself in a ridiculous situation and form a bond with Bo Linchun, may I be struck by five thunders and be struck by lightning from the heavens. Can you rest assured now, Young Master Chunxiang

The man on the bed lifted his gaze, brushed aside his long hair, and lazily said

On Fu Linchun's usually affable face, there was a faint trace of hatred

Spring fragrance

She exclaimed with great excitement, her eyes wide open as if blinded by the rain

Oh... you just followed the young man to the carriage in the alley. "What the hell was that pressure point you hit on my knee with a stone earlier, causing me to roll all the way here?"

Li Jinzhao took a towel to wrap around the big girl's head, then leaned in the cart, lifted the curtain, and casually asked:

Fu Linchun said again: "On the day of my third uncle's retirement, I hope he will wear this new outfit as he retreats from the world"

"No... I think it would be better if you and the girl stayed by my side from now on." Li Jinchao choked up again, and finally burst into tears, pounding on the car board and cursing, "My little aunt, do you have any idea how heavy you are? If you keep pressing down on me like this and break my back, I will become your stepmother and break your legs!"

It feels quite good, very special. Fu Linchun lowered his face, gently stroking the fabric, making it difficult to discern his expression.

Boyin interjected, "What Boss Jin means is that it could possibly be the work of people from the underworld, and they cannot intervene?"

"What noodles are you eating? I see you are drowning your sorrows in alcohol! Look at you, your complexion is pale, your eyes are puffy, be careful, drinking too much will lead to trouble sooner or later!" Li the matchmaker took out a red envelope she carried with her and stuffed some silver coins inside. "Here, with money, it's better for the New Year. Look at you, you only sell a few jars of wine a year, running around like this, it's better to earn some cash. Come on, it's easy to do!" After saying this, she did not give her a chance to refuse and forcibly dragged her to the Golden Fragrance Building.

The assassin was taken aback, and upon closer inspection, he saw a drenched young man using his arm to block the menacing sword's edge.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. If you don't have time to look, I specially brought a few scrolls of paintings. " Li the matchmaker, unafraid of a warm face meeting a cold backside, is only afraid of being ignored. She eagerly unfurls the scrolls. "Look, the daughter of the Chen family is fifteen this year, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and she is quite a match for Young Master Chunxiang!"

The robe delivered to Fu Linchun is a spring apricot color that has been favored by women in recent years, while men rarely wear this color. The hem features exquisite embroidery, but it is quite evident that there are irregular light yellow scorch marks.

Fu Linchun, like the essence of spring, has a fair complexion and a warm spring outfit of apricot color. He radiates vitality and is completely unfazed by the abruptness of the matchmaker Li, gently responding, "I haven't seen it yet"

The Yun Family Village maintains a neutral stance and never intervenes. Two years ago, Gongsun Xian handed the Blood Eagle list to the Wenren Manor, which led to the retaliation from the Blood Eagles. Fu Linchun spoke in a calm tone, cracking open sunflower seeds that seemed to have appeared from nowhere.

"Jin Dynasty, you must die!" The assassin shouted loudly, his sharp sword locking onto her, piercing her heart with a single stroke, which would bring no pain; this was his act of compassion.

"Who?" Fu Linchun glanced at her, his expression filled with confusion

Fu Linchun was distracted, his gaze lightly falling on the street, watching her silhouette.

"As long as we wear it, it can become priceless, how is that possible..." Fu Yin was puzzled

"Hmm? You should drink some water," Fu Linchun said casually, munching on sunflower seeds, as if he were listening to someone telling a story.

Although Lan Qing has no connection to the Yun Family Manor, she will not particularly conceal her identity in front of him. The Yun Family Manor has a history of one hundred years in the martial world, with two main figures on the surface: one is the Historian Young Master, and the other is the Guardian of History. They have several subordinates known as the Young Masters of Numbers, who specialize in writing the history of the martial world. Any history of the martial world penned by the Yun Family Manor is guaranteed to be authentic, and whenever a person from the Yun Family Manor takes action, they will undoubtedly earn the respect of the martial community.

Upon hearing this, Fu Yin was taken aback, but quickly regained his composure. He turned around to securely close the doors and windows before candidly stating:

The Third Young Master finally ceased his facial twitching and replied solemnly

So amazing

Isn't that a bit too nonchalant? Fu Yin, feeling somewhat puzzled, caught a glimpse of the Third Young Master's quiet sigh and couldn't help but ask

Heaven indeed has the virtue of cherishing life! May the heavens bless us! Long live! Long live!

Beneath the sparse starlight, a tall figure stood quietly before the horse

Recently, the martial world has been quite unstable. You have some connections with the Yun family estate, which poses certain dangers. Originally, I was not the one who came out to pick you up today, but since the big girl couldn't settle down all day, I simply closed the stall to come and get you. Fortunately, it was me who came out; if it had been someone else, I fear... that tone was one of great relief.

"Indeed, what merit do I possess that I have attracted such formidable figures from the martial world?" she sighed

The deskmate, Fu Yinke, politely replied:

This person appears to be from the underworld, I see a blood mole on his elbow...

Lan Qing, although you fought without mercy, I must also thank you for your good beating; otherwise, it would be me going to the West to pay respects to the Buddha now

Suddenly, the car lights went out

Not at all good! He is not good at all, I have long forgotten. How old am I this year? That kind of youthful infatuation has long been forgotten, especially since that person dislikes me very much!

Fu Linchun readily changed into a long robe, and the third young master observed him for a long time, exclaiming:

Li Jinzhao pressed his lips together and smiled

I can't just let the girl stay at home... Don't bump into Jin Zhao again, big girl. The young man picked up the chubby girl on Li Jin Zhao's shoulder. My carriage is right ahead, let's go

The split carriage was empty, and the tall man was taken aback, slowly turning his head. His gaze was sharp, instantly calming the coachman who was running down the long street, panting like a bull

Afterwards, the records were supplemented, and within six months, a great fire occurred again. From then on, the romantic history of Chunxiang was no longer compiled.

This morning, you..." Lan Qing muttered, "What is so good about that person?"

Slowly wrap around her back

The shadow gently brushed against her long hair, causing her to shudder and her complexion to turn pale

Constantly disappearing from his sight

The first drop of rain falls to the ground, quickly absorbed by the soft, wet soil, followed by a torrential downpour

Li Meipo took the tea that Fu Linchun handed over without any courtesy, drank it all in one go, and then said

It is not that one cannot manage, but rather that one is unable to do so. The master of Yun Family Village writes the history of the martial world, while Boss Jin is in a different environment, lacking knowledge of martial arts and the ways of the world, making it impossible for him to manage anything. To Boss Jin, the history of the martial world is merely a pile of worthless paper. In short, there are countless intricate connections between Yun Family Village and Boss Jin, yet they each operate independently. Not to mention us, even Chunxiang and Xian'er cannot manage Boss Jin's actions.

Li Jinzhao choked with emotion, wiping away tears, yet her eyes restlessly rolled around as she asked

Is that so? Fu Linchun did not pay much attention, not even casting a glance.

"Alright, alright, I hear everything you say..."

Where is that person

That is the Blood Eagle... The Blood Eagle has a feud with the Yun family estate, and they want to cut off the source by directly eliminating you, the Golden Abacus. Hmph, a killer organization that does not go after those in the martial world like Fu Linchun, but instead targets you, is rather petty.

"Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda!" she shouted, unwilling to give up and continued to roll on the ground.

Unless the coachman is the master

Fu Yin exclaimed, "Third Uncle, what do you mean by the most profitable cloth shop in Yun Family Village suffering a great loss? Where did Yun Family Village even get a cloth shop? Every year, the village tailors new clothes four times, all of which are overseen by Chunxiang in selecting colors, choosing embroiderers, and picking the tailor shop..." In other words, the trivial matters of life in Yun Family Village are all entrusted to Chunxiang.

Li Jinchao rolled his eyes and sighed deeply

Li Jinchao, who was on the verge of falling asleep, immediately became alert and nodded in agreement

Remember, from now on, whenever you see someone with a birthmark resembling that of an eagle, they are definitely a Blood Eagle person. You must be on guard and do not let them come close to you

The coachman was taken aback and was about to spur the horse into a gallop, but unexpectedly, the horse suddenly stopped, nearly throwing the coachman off.

Mother, the assassin from the underworld has appeared

Lan Qing sighed to herself and said

"So well-matched..." She slightly raised her gaze and inadvertently met Fu Linchun's spring-like eyes. Instinctively, she averted her gaze but couldn't help yawning and said, "Young Master Chunxiang, you are not young anymore. If you continue to dawdle, it won't be long before you become the one being pursued rather than the one pursuing... Li matchmaker, I can't take it anymore. Young Master Chunxiang looks like two to me now; I must go back and get some proper sleep.

"Well, I know her." Fu Linchun said with a pleasant smile

The girl's head is quite large, and the impact is indeed powerful. He saw nothing, absolutely nothing at all

The third young master twitched his expression. To have him wear such youthful colorful garments...

The coachman is a woman

At the moment the door opened, the sky rumbled and flashed with light. The man glanced casually and met the gaze of the approaching individuals. There were two of them; one was the Third Young Master, who was about to retire, and the other was Fu Yin, the leader among the Young Masters of Numbers, who entered the room holding a new year's robe.

What made you think to come and pick me up

Yes, yes, yes, this is the daughter of the Yang family. An ancestor in the family once held an official position. She is well-read and deeply understands the three obediences and four virtues. She is also very interested in the history of the rivers and lakes. Young Master Chunxiang might as well consider her

"Drink today while there is wine, worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes... If there is money, I will drink again later, drink again later..." That low murmuring of self-talk reached Fu Linchun's ears without missing a word

"Chunxiang, do you know Boss Jin?"

"Go away." In any case, "comparisons" are sufficient; any man with eyes who sees Li Jinchao's miserable state would wish to quickly marry a good wife to warm his bed at home, lest he soon find himself alone.

The diners eavesdropping in the Golden Fragrance Pavilion also coughed a few times. To speak so openly was indeed awkward... but they were still eager to see the drama unfold! Thus, they turned around in unison, watching with eager eyes.

Lan Qing remained silent

Have I seen him before? Fu Yin asked curiously

"Like the difference between clouds and mud. It is not that I want to criticize you, but if you had studied for a few more years, you would not have been rejected so completely."

It is indeed not a coincidence. In the past six months, there have been seven major fires, all related to the industries behind Yunjiacun. If it were a matter of market competition, we at Yunjiacun would not interfere, but Boss Jin has been investigating for a long time and has yet to find any results. The young man who delivered the clothes today only conveyed: it has nothing to do with them

The Tale of Haruka's Affection

"Young Master Chunxiang, look who has arrived?" Li the Matchmaker said with a smile, forcibly pulling Li Jinchao in front of him

Fu Yin said in a low voice

Bo Linchun cast a glance at him, completely indifferent to Fu Yin's astonished tone

Uh... I won't be able to make it in time, so I'll just...

"Did Chunxiang notice it as well?" The third son of Fu Linchun, who could be of the same age as him, asked seriously: "What do you think?"

Finally climbed onto her shoulder

"This color suits Chunxiang quite well." Everyone in the Yun family has their own preferences, but Chunxiang is indifferent to colors. It is unclear whether the person who chose the apricot color for Fu Linchun thought that the yellowish apricot color would not sell well, or if they were convinced that this color was indeed suitable for him

Fu Linchun turned his head slowly, and that glance left Fu Yindu unable to decipher his thoughts. It seemed to carry both regret and memories. Did he misinterpret it?

"Jin Zhao! Jin Zhao! It is indeed you!" Li the matchmaker rushed to the stall and grabbed Li Jin Zhao tightly. "Come, come, come, help me with something."

The distant horizon suddenly brightens, white light descends, simultaneously cleaving the dark sky.

The Third Young Master pondered for a moment, casting a discreet glance at Fu Linchun, and said

Fly! Jump! Strike!

Li Jinchao blinked his slender eyes and laughed heartily

The heavy rain continues to fall

You are all rough and tumble people from the rivers and lakes, but Young Master Chunxiang is not. Just look at him, tall and handsome, with a smile... a smile that brings spring! Yes! Especially since Young Master Chunxiang carries a fragrance about him, which is simply... something that even the daughters of the Li family cannot compare to. As for the daughter of the Huan family, she has trained in martial arts since childhood and has never been out in society, so there are absolutely no rumors about her. After marriage, she can accompany you in harmony, dedicating herself to the affairs of the rivers and lakes!

This is very likely. If the Digital Young Master is elusive, then the Blood Eagle is omnipresent. I would not be surprised if they uncover the secrets behind the Yun family estate; I just wonder which industry will be destroyed next

"Have the newly made robes already been sent?" Fu Linchun said with a light smile, taking the new robe. "Why trouble Uncle San to come over..." Suddenly pausing, his gaze fell upon the spread-out long robe.

Furthermore, do not allow anyone to draw a blood eagle on you, for thereafter you will have to rely on his antidote to survive, and you will have to do whatever he commands you to do

The young man fell silent for a moment. "He has gone to the West to seek the Buddha." With children present, one must be more discreet.

Wrap around her neck

Fu Linchun listened to their conversation, absentmindedly opening the window. Looking out, he saw Yun Family Village shrouded in the night rain, only briefly coming into view when the thunder roared in the sky.

In an instant, the sword's edge was close to this rolling globe, about to penetrate through, when suddenly, a large blade descended from the sky, forcefully embedding itself into the ground to block his sword's edge

"That is her fate." Fu Linchun said softly without turning his head

She was completely focused on the fight, utterly unaware of the dark shadow approaching her from the alley

A sudden thunderclap resounded. In the distance, a great tree was split apart, and for a moment, all that could be seen were flashes of white light, along with...

She responded perfunctorily a couple of times, with Lan Qing present, safety is absolutely guaranteed

Her head suffered a heavy blow. Thud thud thud...

Fu Linchun instructed