Chapter 144

Of course, before leaving, Su Xuan also let it be known that the Zhen family was under his protection, so some people should stop having designs on the Zhen family.

Because there were indeed families secretly having designs on the Zhen family.

This was something Zhen Yi had brought upon himself.

Fortunately, the secret guards investigated thoroughly; after this warning, he believed these families would temporarily behave themselves.

After the Zhen family relocated half of their industry and most of their wealth, he believed there would be even fewer families wanting to move against the Zhen family.

Thus, the goal could be considered achieved.

Jin County, Liaodong,

This place was only separated from Donglai by a sea.

The straight-line distance was no more than a few hundred miles.

At this time, in Jin County, the secret guards found Taishi Ci.

"Who are you?"

Seeing the secret guards, Taishi Ci became vigilant, asking while secretly preparing to act at any time.

"No need to be nervous! We are not here to arrest you!"

Seeing this, the secret guard explained quickly, then handed over a letter: "Here is a letter written to you by my lord; you will understand after reading it!"

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, Taishi Ci didn't rush to take the letter, but asked vigilantly: "Who is your lord?"

"The General who guards the south, the Prefect of Nanjun, Su Xuan; do you know him?"

The secret guard immediately reported Su Xuan’s name and asked.

"It’s him?"

Hearing this, Taishi Ci’s pupils shrank, very shocked.

Su Xuan was now famous throughout the Great Han; how could he not know him?

"How would the General know a small person like me? And even send you to find me from thousands of miles away?"

Taishi Ci was even more confused in his heart and couldn't help but ask.

The secret guard held out the letter: "You will understand everything after reading this letter! If you ask me, I don't know very well either!"

"Alright!"

Hearing this, Taishi Ci didn't hesitate anymore, immediately took the letter, opened it, and read it quickly.

The more he read, the more surprised and confused he became.

After reading it, he couldn't help but look up at the secret guard and ask: "How would the General know a small person like me? And be able to find me accurately?"

"Also, how are my mother and cousin doing now?"

He didn't worry or suspect that Su Xuan would be unfavorable to his family.

Judging from the rumors, Su Xuan was a famous general of the world, upright and honorable, and not that kind of person.

Hmm! Even for the sake of his own reputation, he couldn't do anything to Taishi Ci’s mother.

Taishi Ci still believed this.

Now, it wasn't truly a chaotic world yet.

The secret guard replied immediately: "Regarding the first question, I don't know; perhaps my lord can calculate the future?"

"Or, perhaps he heard about your deeds by accident; both are possible!"

"If you are truly interested, you can ask my lord yourself when you see him in the future;"

"As for your mother and cousin, after receiving help and assistance from our people, they are living quite well!"

"Although the old lady is stubborn and unwilling to take our things, our people leave the things and run away every time; for the sake of livelihood, she has to accept it temporarily!"

"In addition, our people also helped your family solve some ruffians and hooligans who coveted your family and your cousin;"

"So, everything is fine for now, you don't need to worry!"

"What?"

Taishi Ci’s expression changed drastically: "There are ruffians and hooligans having designs on my cousin? Who are they? I will kill them!"

Simply courting death!

When he was still in Huang County, Donglai, why did no one dare to provoke their family?

Now that he wasn't home, they actually dared to emerge; it was simply hateful.

"Wang San, the Scar gang, and the people from Black Tiger Stronghold; do you know them?"

The secret guard replied immediately.

At the same time, he thought: "I’m not afraid you won't worry! As long as you worry, you should be willing to rush back as soon as possible!"

"Just right, you can meet the lord by chance;"

"By then, relying on the previous kindness and the lord’s personal charm, I believe you will definitely not be able to escape from the lord’s palm, hehe!"

That’s right, he was deliberately provoking Taishi Ci.

Of course, what he said was also true.

However, didn't he say it earlier?

These people had long been dealt with by the secret guards.

But he believed Taishi Ci wouldn't think so; he would still worry and still think about going back.

This was the goal of the secret guard.

Sure enough, the next moment, Taishi Ci turned around and prepared to leave.

"Hey! Where are you going?"

Seeing this, the secret guard quickly chased after him, wanting to call him back.

Taishi Ci didn't stop his pace, walking faster and faster: "Back to Donglai!"

The secret guard quickly said: "The land route is thousands of miles; how long will that take?"

"We have reliable ships that can depart from the pier near Jin County and go straight to Huang County, Donglai;"

"It’s very safe; we have always used this method to travel between Liaodong and Qingzhou; it only takes half a day to reach Huang County, Donglai; do you want to come along?"

Anyway, his mission here was almost finished, and he definitely couldn't stay here next.

Rather, he had to return to Qingzhou.

Hmm! Mainly because there were too few core members of the secret guards now, and they couldn't spread out comprehensively.

In a place like Liaodong, they couldn't truly arrange for people to develop here for the time being.

They could only wait a few years.

"What? Is what you said true?"

Hearing this, Taishi Ci stopped his pace, turned around, and asked the secret guard excitedly.

"Naturally it’s true! Do you want to hitch a ride?"

The secret guard nodded and teased with a smile.

"Yes!"

Taishi Ci nodded heavily, then bowed to the secret guard with a look of shame: "Thank you, little brother! I have offended you a lot before; please forgive me."

At this moment, he finally began to trust the secret guard initially.

"It’s nothing! Let’s go! Aren't you in a hurry? Let’s go take the boat!"

The secret guard waved his hand with a smile and beckoned to Taishi Ci.

"Haha! Good! Thank you! I owe you a favor!"

Taishi Ci quickly followed and thanked him again.

"Haha! Then I’ll keep that in mind!"

The secret guard smiled knowingly.

Four days later,

Su Xuan and his party arrived at Taishi Ci’s home in Huang County, Donglai, and met the old lady Taishi and Taishi Ci’s cousin, Taishi Taishi Zhaorong.

"How would a great person like the General know my son, and even come to recruit him in person?"

After some pleasantries, the old lady Taishi asked the question that was in her heart.

Taishi Taishi Zhaorong, who was to the side, had been attracted by Su Xuan’s appearance and temperament from the moment he appeared, stealing glances at Su Xuan from time to time.

— Author's Notes —

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