[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-assuming-the-langya-surname":3,"chapter-assuming-the-langya-surname-assuming-the-langya-surname-chapter-48":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The False Clan of Langya",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273844,4442,"Chapter 48: Fated Enemies","assuming-the-langya-surname-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>The man turned his gaze toward Wang Yang, his eyes sweeping over the small boy in the coarse hemp tunic, and immediately filled with disdain. He asked Wang Yang: “Your child?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Awu sensed the man’s contempt; he tugged at the hem of his hemp shirt, trying to smooth it out, but to no avail—the wrinkles rolled like waves, one side flattening only for another to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feared bringing shame to Wang Yang and ducked behind his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang felt Awu’s embarrassment and tried to pull him out from behind his legs, but Awu refused stubbornly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang could only pat the little boy’s head and said calmly: “He’s my child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s disdain deepened; he sneered: “Fine. Since you’ve been given face and still refuse it, don’t regret it later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the green-clad maiden had already replaced her wide-brimmed hat and was about to leave, when the man shouted: “No one leaves!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed a finger: “Look closely! This is a purebred Liaoxi Black Steed—market value at least thirty thousand coins; even if you wanted to buy one, you might not find one. You injured my horse. Pay up: two thousand each. No payment, no leaving!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty thousand coins for a horse? That was more expensive than a house!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang recalled the black-haired man saying a tiled house cost ten to twenty thousand coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Awu collapsed unconscious. Wang Yang was stunned and rushed to pick him up: “Awu! Awu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man watched coldly, utterly unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Awu peeked through a slit of his eyelids, tugged gently at Wang Yang’s clothes, then closed his eyes again, feigning unconsciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang couldn’t help but laugh and sigh; he set Awu down and whispered: “No need. He was at fault first. We don’t owe him anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awu murmured “Oh,” and slipped back behind Wang Yang’s legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-clad maiden suddenly said: “This isn’t a purebred Black Steed. It’s a cross between a Liaoxi Black Steed and a Huaijiang Black Horse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man froze. He’d been bluffing, but this woman actually knew horses? He quickly corrected himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even a crossbred Black Steed is worth twenty thousand. Pay one thousand each. No more talk—hand over the money!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang cleared his throat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Qi Code forbids riding horses in crowded areas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone who rides a horse through the city and kills or injures someone cannot claim it was an accident!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You galloped through a busy street. Had it not been for this lady’s intervention, you’d already be facing a murder charge! And yet you dare turn the tables?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? So there’s someone here who knows criminal law? Maybe you’re just another poor scholar—why not name your family to back yourself up?” the man mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang smiled: “No need. Let’s speak plainly. I won’t bully you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His claim as a member of the Langya Wang clan was fake, and his household registration wasn’t even processed—he had no real standing to flaunt his status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang’s response was precisely what the man had anticipated. Although Wang Yang’s clothing was barely adequate for a scholar, he had no servants, no ox-drawn cart, and was clearly associated with that ragged-looking child. The man assumed he was a destitute scholar from a minor family, perhaps barely even low-ranking gentry. The man had long been arrogant in Jingzhou City and paid no attention to Wang Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled lightly: “You won’t bully me? Hahaha! Fine, then—I truly thank you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No thanks needed,” Wang Yang cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s face darkened: “Do you even know who I am? You dare quote Qi law to me? I’ve ridden horses on this street for years—no one’s ever dared speak up. And now you dare lecture me on Qi law?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang spoke slowly: “So you mean the laws of Great Qi don’t apply to you? Heaven is first, you are second—you roam unchecked, and in all the world, you respect no one, is that right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never said that! Don’t make things up!” the man hastily denied. He was bold, but not so bold as to accept such words—those few characters hid blades that could kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang suddenly glared and shouted: “Then admit it—you broke Qi law by riding through the city, nearly killing someone. Do you dare deny it?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Awu popped his head up, mimicking Wang Yang’s stern tone in a high-pitched voice: “Do you dare deny it?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man had seen great scenes before, but suddenly under Wang Yang’s piercing gaze, he felt a pang of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In desperation, he cried:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am the Cavalry Captain of Ba Dong Prince! I carry urgent military intelligence for the Prince! I am exempt from ordinary law! It’s you who injured my horse and delayed vital military affairs—you’re the ones who must face justice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-clad maiden said coldly: “Military couriers are required to fly red, white, blue, and black banners. Secret messages are exempt. But if you carried a secret message, you wouldn’t have told us. If it were truly urgent, even if your horse died, you wouldn’t stop—yet you’ve dawdled here for ages. Either you’re lying, or you’re neglecting your duty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was stunned. This woman knew military protocol so well—and her skills were so sharp?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you? Are you from Jingzhou? How do you know military matters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maiden did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stepped forward, voice sharpening: “I’m asking you! What’s your surname? Where’s your household registration? Take off your hat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maiden stepped back, her left hand brushing the hilt of her sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shouted: “The Lu Yang notice warns of northern spies entering! You two injured a military horse and delayed vital intelligence—I now suspect you have ulterior motives!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to a street vendor: “You—go to the Market Office and summon the Market Director immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Market Director was the official in charge of market transactions and order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang saw this could not be easily resolved—he had no choice but to fight to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually pointed to someone in the crowd and adopted an imperious tone: “You—go to the Prefectural Academy and tell the Academy Director Liu Zhao to come see me at once!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Prefectural Academy? Who exactly are you?” the man grew suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Academy Director, though an academic post, held high rank. Liu Zhao was from the Nieyang Liu clan—one of the Four Great Clans. And yet this man summoned him as if he were a servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang was about to unveil his “fake credential” when a clear female voice behind him said: “Master Liu is devoted to scholarship—don’t trouble him with trivial matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang turned and saw a girl in a pink dress, her hair tied in twin buns, stepping forward. She didn’t glance at Wang Yang, but bowed slightly to the man: “General Wang, my lady’s carriage is over there. Please come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s rank didn’t merit the title “General.” The girl’s address clearly granted him great face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was delighted. He was about to ask, “Who is your lady?”—when his eyes fell on the nearby ox cart. He hurried over at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang followed his gaze—and froze. It was Xie Si Niangzi’s carriage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fated enemies, truly fated enemies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man bowed, clasping his fists beside the carriage window. Too far to hear what he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In moments, the man returned, eyeing Wang Yang with suspicion, then shouted to the onlookers: “Disperse! Don’t block the road!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd hesitated, still watching. The man snapped: “If you block the way again, I’ll have the Market Director arrest you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone scattered at once. The man mounted his horse and rode off without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Yang knew Xie Niangzi had saved him—he prepared to step forward and thank her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ox cart didn’t stop. As if deliberately, it suddenly accelerated as it passed Wang Yang, kicking up a cloud of dust that coated him head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cart, Xie Xinghan maintained her perfect posture, barely holding back her laughter. Her maid Xiao Ning lowered the curtain and exclaimed happily: “It’s done! It’s done! Covered him in dust! He’s coughing now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xinghan burst into laughter, her slender waist bending, her butterfly bones trembling. Her beautiful eyes sparkled, as if holding glittering stars, and she exclaimed excitedly: “Do you think we should turn back and dust him again?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1395,"2026-06-19T23:36:03.373Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","568532b4a4adce009222521b1a388e12a41e85a2acd8434149357ff89012d309","assuming-the-langya-surname-chapter-49","assuming-the-langya-surname-chapter-47",62,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-false-clan-of-langya-cover.jpg"]