Chapter 230: Coming to the Door

He Lingchuan spent nearly three taels of silver on one meal, and even gave the change to the waiter, no need to look for it. So expensive, and he couldn't put it on credit! He really had to find a way to open sources.

Xiangyun Garden is the largest music garden in Dunyu City, where famous actors from Xiazhou take turns sitting in town, and guests can listen to books, play chess, paint, pitch pots, discuss business... even if they are troubled and want to find a quiet place for a while, they can come here to ask for a private room—that is, the VIP private room located at the back, which is quiet and has few people.

As soon as He Lingchuan entered Xiangyun Garden, he asked for a private room upstairs, but the tea doctor looked embarrassed:

"This young master, the upstairs is full. How about I arrange a private seat downstairs for you?"

"No." He Lingchuan had encountered this kind of thing many times, lifting his chin. "Are those people worthy of sitting upstairs?"

Mao Tao said dog-leggedly on the side: "This is the eldest son of Superintendent He of this province. Being able to come, the He Young Master makes your house shine!"

The tea doctor was shocked; this is the big shot who entered the city yesterday?

"But, but..."

Before he finished speaking, someone came from the side and said: "He Young Master, my young master is willing to give up the private room upstairs, please come this way!"

He Lingchuan gave a "heh" and ignored the tea doctor: "Lead the way."

That attendant led He Lingchuan upstairs, right diagonally above the stage, which was the best viewing single room.

Of course, there was no one in the single room at this time. He Lingchuan sat down grandly and waved the attendant away without asking who his master was.

The tea doctor followed up and hurriedly set up tea, snacks, and fruit plates.

The Medicine Ape Lingguang jumped onto the table and picked up an orange to peel it slowly.

It had been by He Lingchuan's side for ten days, and it was visibly fatter by a circle.

The Rock Wolf was the most eye-catching one by He Lingchuan's side, and it had just eaten its fill, so it didn't have anything to do anyway, lying under the table and starting to sleep.

He Lingchuan stayed here for two hours, listening to a few plays first, rewarding a few actors, and when the sun set in the west, two layers of black cloth hung from the windows on all sides, and the charcoal basin was moved behind the curtain in the corner, and the hall suddenly fell into darkness.

Although it wasn't to the point where one couldn't see their fingers, things a zhang away couldn't be seen.

A little sound came from the stage in front, at first rustling, later connecting into a piece, it was actually the chirping of insects in the summer night.

The Rock Wolf, which had been sleeping soundly, also moved its ears.

When the insect chirping was most joyful, frogs also joined in.

People sitting in the hall closed their eyes, and it was really like being by a pond on a summer night, only then could they hear such a vibrant chorus.

Immediately after, the sound of flapping wings, and a few hoarse cries, and the sound of splashing water, this was the arrival of egrets.

As soon as they came, the insects and frogs closed their mouths.

And then, there were human voices by the pond, men, women, talking in whispers for a while, both vulgar and teasing, laughing into a group.

The movements after that were not suitable for children, and writing it out would lead to 404.

After a while, the stage was silent.

He Lingchuan's hearing had improved greatly, and at this time, he heard the footsteps of someone quietly leaving the stage.

Soon the black cloth around was lifted, and the setting sun shone out the afterglow of the whole hall again.

The stage was of course empty.

Just now, what was performed here was ventriloquism. And He Lingchuan also knew from the footsteps that there was only one person performing such a symphony.

That guy's mouth skills were really good.

He Young Master naturally took the lead in applauding and threw out a silver ingot heroically: "Good, reward!"

Just when the applause was thunderous all around, that attendant came over again and whispered: "He Young Master, my young master invites you!"

He Lingchuan acted as if he hadn't heard, and Mao Tao hugged his arms and hummed: "Which one?"

This attendant cursed inwardly, the master gave up the private room, and the money was paid, this guy didn't even ask, his face was really thick. But he still had to be respectful on the surface: "My young master's surname is Li, his name is Shuang, and he ranks tenth in the clan."

He Lingchuan gave a "heh," the main character only showed up at this time, which could be considered calm.

"Lead the way."

The little attendant led He Lingchuan through two doors to the private room in the back hall.

After turning through a few corridors, the opera and noise in the front hall couldn't be heard at all here.

The little attendant pushed open a door: "Please!"

The noble young master inside also stood up and first saluted He Lingchuan: "He Young Master, greetings, I am Li Shuang!"

"Oh—good." He Lingchuan looked surprised. "So it's Young Master Li."

He answered vaguely, but he knew clearly that this was the sixth son of Li Rong, ranking tenth among his peers in the clan. Yesterday when the Zhan family had an accident, this Li Shuang didn't appear from beginning to end, probably because he wasn't in Dunyu.

He was about twenty, with a white face and long eyes, regular features, and a sunny smile. He Lingchuan remembered that this was the descendant most valued by Old Man Li Zhao before he died, and he even wanted him to inherit his mantle.

He sat down amidst Li Shuang's enthusiastic greeting.

"What is Young Master Li looking for me for?"

"To tell you the truth, I am here specifically for the Li family's accident." Li Shuang's face was upright, straight to the point. "This is a big mistake made by the Li family; it was my father and uncle who were too impulsive. At that time, I was in Sanxiangyuan and couldn't persuade them; today I rushed back to Dunyu and immediately asked He Young Master for help."

"Help?" He Lingchuan looked surprised. "Has the Li family already discussed who will handle the funeral and who will be imprisoned?"

Li Shuang looked at the guards behind He Lingchuan, hesitating to speak.

He Lingchuan turned his head, and Mao Tao took his brothers out and closed the door by the way.

But the Medicine Ape and the Rock Wolf stayed behind.

The Rock Wolf lay by the tea table, long and thin, with its huge head facing Li Shuang.

Li Shuang quietly moved back before saying: "Yes, the clan has discussed several times, requesting the uncle to handle the grandfather's funeral."

That is to say, Li Shuang's father, Li Rong, is going to surrender and be imprisoned.

Of course, it couldn't be voluntary.

These two days, Li Zhi and Li Rong must have tried every means to unite the clan members and push the other party into the fire pit. This game is like a bear chasing people; you don't have to run faster than the bear, you just have to run faster than your own brother.

Now it seems that Li Zhi ran faster for the time being.

He Lingchuan raised his eyebrows: "Who was the one who mentioned mobilizing private soldiers at the beginning?"

Li Shuang didn't make a sound, just gave a wry smile.

Seeing his attitude, He Lingchuan guessed that the person who shouted to send private soldiers and beat the Zhan family was nine out of ten Li Rong. Then this time the Li family pushed him to surrender, and they really didn't push him wrong; thinking that Li Zhi also aimed at this point to exert force, only then did he win over the clan members to push Li Rong into the water.

He Lingchuan sipped his tea and personally peeled a walnut to feed the Medicine Ape.

"The evidence is solid, even if we have the heart to excuse them, it's not justified in terms of law." He Lingchuan smiled without warmth. "Young Master Li, are you trying to put my father and me in a dilemma?"

"But the one who beat the pregnant woman to death was my uncle's subordinate; my father actually restrained everyone and was lighter in his actions." Li Shuang shook his head. "It's clearly unfair for my father to bear all the blame. Since Superintendent He wants to enforce the law impartially, then we should clarify the rights and wrongs."

"Yes, rights and wrongs should be calculated carefully." He Lingchuan leaned back. "Tell me, what ideas do you have?"

"My father also bears the pain of losing his father and hopes that Superintendent He can delay for a few more days so he can mourn for his father for a few days." Li Shuang said softly. "My uncle is not necessarily innocent, just released on bail, and will be tried with my father in two months, right?"

He Lingchuan rubbed his chin: "It should be like this."

He didn't know much about the trial procedure, but guessing Father's meaning, it was probably like this.

Li Shuang took a piece of paper from his bosom and spread it on the table.

He Lingchuan glanced out of the corner of his eye, it didn't look like a silver note.

"These are the shares of the six Xiangpuji shops under the Li family name, with dividends every six months. Now they are at the disposal of Superintendent He, whether for public or private use."

He Lingchuan glanced sideways: "What does this mean?" He walked the streets in the morning and did see the signboard of Xiangpuji on the main street, with a bright facade, mainly selling ready-made clothes and cosmetics.

It turns out that bribery here doesn't give money, but shares? Fashionable.

"Just a little respect. If my father can drag it out at home for ten days, I am willing to give three Xianren Grass as a gift." Li Shuang whispered, "Does He Young Master know what Xianren Grass is?"

He Lingchuan said coldly: "Tell me, let me broaden my horizons."

"Don't dare, don't dare." Li Shuang laughed. "Xianren Grass is one of the main medicines for refining longevity pills, and it is hard to find in the market."

"Longevity pill?" He Lingchuan was stunned. "Can it extend life if eaten?"

"Yes."

"You wouldn't happen to have the formula, would you?"

"Young Master is joking, how could my family have that supreme treasure?" Li Shuang shook his head. "It is said that the formula was bestowed by the Heavenly God, and the royal families of various countries might know one or two. But the formula changes from time to time, so only this main ingredient remains unchanged, which is why the price of Xianren Grass has remained high for years, with no market."

"How did the Li family get this kind of supreme treasure?"

Li Shuang gave a wry smile: "Only grandfather knows that."

Li Zhao is already dead, which means the origin of the medicinal herb has been taken into the coffin by him, and the He father and son can't get it.

A waiter passed by outside, and the Rock Wolf raised its head vigilantly. He Lingchuan reached out and stroked the wolf's head: "Sixth Young Master Li, if you want to save your father, you might as well start with the urgency and needs of Dunyu. Only when the merit of assisting the border is sufficient can the faults be offset."

What does this mean? Li Shuang's face changed slightly.

"Superintendent He thought you would come to me for something else." He Lingchuan looked disappointed. "After all, after Li Zhi and Li Rong both go in, the Li family seems to be leaderless."

These words hit Li Shuang's heart directly, and his eyes jumped violently.

Grandfather passed away suddenly, and the helm changed to the two brothers Li Zhi and Li Rong; if these two brothers also went in, who should preside over the huge Li family?

These two days, he had been calculating this matter.

He Lingchuan added: "I heard that when Old Man Li was alive, he appreciated you the most and intended to cultivate you to take over?"

Li Shuang let out a soft breath: "I understand the meaning of Superintendent He."

He Lingchuan stood up, and the Medicine Ape jumped onto his shoulder.

Li Shuang watched him turn and leave, ignoring the contract on the table, and couldn't help saying: "He Young Master, this share contract..."

"You keep it and divide the dividends yourself." He Lingchuan's face was solemn. "Superintendent He does not accept private bribes!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 231 =====