Chapter 136: and then the title translation, then ===GLOSSARY=== with list of named entities

Le Yao pursed her cherry lips, a relieved expression appearing on her pretty face; since marrying into the Wan Family, this was the first time she felt so steadfast and safe.

Hu Xiaotian worried that Wan Changchun might suspect him, so he dared not linger and quickly left the courtyard.

Wan Changchun saw him come out and, somewhat surprised, said, "So soon?"

Hu Xiaotian said, "This is a place of right and wrong, the murderous aura is too heavy; I also dare not stay too long."

Wan Changchun, hearing his solemn words, believed him ninety percent, somewhat frightened he glanced at the gate, then followed Hu Xiaotian and quickly left. After walking a few steps, he couldn't help but say, "Sir Hu, you said the murderous aura in this courtyard is too heavy—what do you mean?"

Hu Xiaotian said, "You are an ordinary mortal, so of course you cannot see its subtlety." He stopped, pointing to the courtyard where Le Yao lived; although the sun shone brightly today, black qi twined above that courtyard, and gloomy clouds cast a dreary pall.

Wan Changchun widened his eyes, but he also saw no black qi or gloomy clouds.

Hu Xiaotian said, "The Wan Family has recently suffered so many misfortunes, all because resentful spirits linger and refuse to leave; if we do not quickly drive them away, I fear the entire Wan mansion will suffer greatly."

Wan Changchun, hearing him speak so seriously, couldn't help but shiver; as the steward of the Wan mansion, he knew everything about it clearly, and taking this opportunity, he whispered, "Sir Hu, can you break the situation?"

Hu Xiaotian said, "I really wonder why there are so many resentful spirits inside the Wan mansion."

One sentence frightened Wan Changchun until his face turned ashen; his change of expression did not escape Hu Xiaotian's eyes, and Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but feel moved, wondering whether, besides the third young master, anyone else in the Wan mansion had died an unnatural death? Hu Xiaotian deliberately said, "To be frank, I do not have full confidence in breaking the situation; however, the Nine Cauldrons Suppress Evil is the most powerful technique I have learned, and it should be able to dispel the resentful spirits and wild ghosts in the Wan mansion."

Sweat appeared on Wan Changchun's forehead as he murmured, "Thank you for your trouble, Sir Hu."

Hu Xiaotian took out a yellow paper from his bosom. On it was drawn an English letter, capitalized 'sb'; from ancient times to now, using English to draw talismans—Hu Xiaotian could be considered the first. This fellow isn't decent enough; he swindled people's gold and still cursed them as sb. He handed that talisman to Wan Changchun: "This talisman I give to you; keep it secretly, return to your room, and paste it on your bedhead—it will protect you from disturbance by resentful spirits."

Wan Changchun repeatedly thanked him, receiving the talisman as if it were a priceless treasure and carefully put it away.

Hu Xiaotian never does a losing deal; he immediately opened his palm and stretched it out, whispering, "Incense money… otherwise it won't be effective."

Wan Changchun looked around, then took out a handful of broken silver from his bosom.

Hu Xiaotian thought, "The steward's private stash isn't small either," but he didn't value this amount, smiling, "One cash coin is enough."

Wan Changchun stared for a moment, took back the silver Hu Xiaotian had returned to him, then found a single cash coin and passed it over. Hu Xiaotian said, "I see that Steward Wan is loyal and honest; if it were anyone else, this amount would be nowhere near enough."

Wan Changchun firmly believed Hu Xiaotian's words; just now he had personally witnessed Hu Xiaotian exchange nine incense burners for three hundred taels of gold. He thanked him tearfully, "Thank you, Sir; whenever I can be of use, I will surely devote myself like a horse or ox."

Hu Xiaotian nodded and asked, "Was the third young master's death particularly gruesome?"

Wan Changchun, hearing Hu Xiaotian ask this, hesitated at once. After a while he said, "He died suddenly; the master also found the cause of the young master's death strange, he summoned a doctor, and the officials also sent an inspector to examine, confirming that the third young master died of a sudden illness."

Hu Xiaotian nodded.

Wan Changchun asked, "Why won't the resentful spirit leave?"

Hu Xiaotian said, "Perhaps he is reluctant to leave because of his wife."

Wan Changchun said, "If the third young master's wife were to move out, wouldn't the resentful spirit follow her and leave as well?" Now everyone in the Wan mansion views Le Yao as the number one disaster star, all wishing she would depart soon.

Hu Xiaotian shook his head and deliberately said, "Someone is reluctant to let her go!"

Wan Changchun, hearing this, immediately fell silent. If one were to say that no one knows the Wan family's affairs better than him, the third young master's wife is stunningly beautiful, and everyone in the Wan family from the master to the two young masters lusts after her beauty. Since Le Yao was widowed, the master and the young masters have frequently come to harass her; this is a secret known to everyone in the mansion, but it's a family disgrace that cannot be spoken outside. The reason Le Yao is kept here is surely the master's idea, and Wan Changchun secretly sighed that the master, for his own selfish desire, has implicated everyone in the Wan mansion.

Hu Xiaotian and Liang Da Zhuang went straight to Three Virtues Lane; the residence had already been purchased through Fulai Inn's owner Su Guangju. Originally they had planned to move in after two days, but now Hu Xiaotian is shouted at by everyone, with people daily going to Fulai Inn to surround and intercept him, making him quite embarrassed, so he decided to move in early—at least for now few people know where he lives. When the two arrived, Murong Feiyan, Su Guangju, Liu Danggu and his son's group were all present, busy cleaning the rooms; Murong Feiyan had a Lan-printed handkerchief on her head, wiping the doors and windows, her fair wrist flashing with silver light—she was wearing the Miao silver bracelet Hu Xiaotian had given her.

Hu Xiaotian walked over with a smile, leaned close to Murong Feiyan, took a deep breath, and somewhat exaggeratedly said, "How fragrant!"

Murong Feiyan glared at him: "Get to the side, don't disturb my work."

Hu Xiaotian said, "I mean the flower scent!" This fellow, with a playful grin, added, "Actually, the scent on your body is even more pleasant than flowers."

Murong Feiyan threw the rag in her hand at him; Hu Xiaotian, prepared, dodged aside with a flash.

Murong Feiyan said, "You like laughing so much; let me help you laugh your fill."

Hu Xiaotian still vividly remembered her last time tapping his laughing waist acupoint; startled, he hastily retreated two steps: "Um, let me tell you some good news."

Murong Feiyan said, "No interest!"

Hu Xiaotian said, "I don't know why, but whenever I encounter something happy, I always want to find someone to share it with." His eyes looked pleadingly at Murong Feiyan, obviously indicating he wanted to share it with her.

Murong Feiyan pointed to the distant Liang Da Zhuang: "He's quite suitable; you can say anything and he'll be willing to listen."

I want to find a woman to share with.

Murong Feiyan said, "Go to the Cuihong Lou; there are plenty of girls there."

Hu Xiaotian said, "All of them added together still aren't as thoughtful as you."

Murong Feiyan's brows knit, her hands on her slim waist, she glared tigerishly and said, "I think you're tired of living, actually comparing me to that sort of person."

Hu Xiaotian laughed heartily; this fellow well knows the principle of stopping while ahead—occasionally teasing Miss Murong is fine if done in moderation; excess is bad, and nine times out of ten he'll get a beating.

Murong Feiyan watched his retreating back, and despite herself a smile tugged at her lips; she called out in a silver-bell tone, "Hey, you haven't said what matter yet!"

"I'll refuse to say it, I'll hold my breath until you die!"

"Pah! What's so great about it! If you want to say it, I don't even want to listen."

According to Su Guangju's original intention, he was actually hoping Hu Xiaotian would stay a few more days at his inn; although it wouldn't earn much, it was nevertheless an opportunity to get closer to officials, and moreover the county magistrate Sir staying at his inn also boosted his status, making the neighbors look at him with obvious envy. But after the news broke that the county magistrate Sir was responsible for repairing Qingyun Qiao, with each household forced to donate five taels of silver, everything changed. The people of Qingyun Xian regarded him as an enemy, and consequently Fulai Inn also suffered misfortune; thus Hu Xiaotian's proposal to leave at this time was exactly what Su Guangju had been hoping for.

By rights, moving into a new residence should call for inviting the left and right neighbors to celebrate, at least setting off a string of firecrackers; but for Hu Xiaotian, now is a critical period, so any pomp and ceremony that can be omitted should be omitted. When Su Guangju came over, he also brought plenty of ingredients, and Liu Danggu brought his own cherished fine wine stored for many years.

That evening Su Guangju went to the kitchen and cooked several of his signature dishes; everyone then set up tables and chairs in the courtyard to drink and chat.

After a few cups of wine, Su Guangju also opened his chatterbox; nowadays, within Qingyun Xian's borders, rumors about Hu Xiaotian abound, almost all of them bad, and in the gossip he has become a corrupt official greedy beyond measure; Su Guangju deeply feels Hu Xiaotian's plight is unjust.

Hu Xiaotian, however, did not take it to heart; he smiled and said, "The clear will clear themselves; I have done nothing wrong toward the common folk, and even if they now target me, it is only a temporary deception—time will reveal people's hearts, and this matter will soon be clarified."

Liang Da Zhuang angrily said, "Who knows what those county officials are up to? Our young master clearly had the notice drafted, telling them to post it up—it's been a whole day, yet they still haven't put it up." Calling Hu Xiaotian "young master" was his decision after careful thought; calling him "Sir" felt somewhat unfamiliar, and "young master" lacked dignity, so only "our young master" was fitting, and it also highlighted how he differed from others.

Murong Feiyan said, "In officialdom, to contend for power and profit, they will stop at nothing."

Su Guangju and Liu Danggu are both common folk; they naturally dare not meddle in official affairs. Liu Danggu said, "Sir Hu, I hear you are raising funds to repair Qingyun Qiao, so I have decided to contribute twenty taels of gold to do my part." Hu Xiaotian had saved Liu Danggu's son Liu Kuohai; Liu Danggu had always wanted an opportunity to repay him, and upon hearing that Hu Xiaotian had encountered setbacks, he immediately stepped forward to show his support.

Hu Xiaotian smiled and shook his head, saying, "Making money is never easy; I have only just come to Qingyun to serve as an official, and if I run into trouble and turn to you for help, even if you could afford it I would feel uneasy! I have already thought of a solution for the money matter. Manager Liu, since you mention helping, I actually have an awkward request."

Liu Danggu said, "Sir, just say it; as long as our Liu family can do it, we will exert whatever strength we can."

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