Chapter 459: Just an Excuse, Yet You Took It Seriously?

"County Magistrate Wei, if there is no grievance or hatred, will you not harm anyone's life?"

Yu Die let out a cold laugh and sneered, "The one who just came over with the Wang Family members was a Fox Demon hiding nearby, and you also have no grievance or hatred."

You have no evidence at all that could prove the Fox Demon would harm the Wang Family members.

Yet you are convinced that the Fox Demon will harm the Wang Family members; what scheme are you pursuing, aren't you clear about it in your heart?

"Lv Qianhu, humans and demons cannot coexist; this principle I think you cannot possibly not understand."

I do not deny that among monsters there are good demons, but there are more bad ones.

I am the County Magistrate of Qingyang County, and must consider the people of Qingyang County.

He said that his tracking of the Wang Family members was not to harm them, but because their clan leader coveted the newly born child of the Wang Family and wanted to make this child the son‑in‑law of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan; do you believe that?

Wei Yuan's face darkened, and he let out a cold snort, speaking harshly: "Lv Qianhu, I know you are a Thousand Commander of the Demon Suppression Office, accustomed to seeing dark deeds and prone to wild speculation."

But since you claim that I gave this child a copy of *The Gentleman's Words* authored by a great scholar in order to harm the child and use that book to wash away my guilt, do you have any evidence?

"What are you saying? You say the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan's clan leader coveted this child and wants to make the child their son‑in‑law?"

Lü Tu and Dai Zhishang exclaimed.

"Of course, if you said something else I might believe that Fox Demon, but saying this, even a three‑year‑old child wouldn't believe it; I've never even heard of a human marrying a demon!"

Wei Yuan let out a cold snort and retorted, "As for this, Young Master Dai, Thousand Commander Lv, do you believe it or not?"

Don't be fooled by his ambiguous relationship with a fox woman from the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan; he knows clearly that it's merely a pastime, each taking what they need.

He wishes to take a fox clan woman as a concubine, which is almost impossible; the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan descends from the Qingqiu Fox line, not ordinary demons, and they are prouder than the vast majority of demon races.

Let alone him, even the celestial prodigy among their humans would find marrying a fox clan woman as a concubine or wife as hard as scaling the heavens.

Moreover,

If one can enjoy it for free or at some cost, why bother marrying them into the household?

Dai Zhishang opened his mouth to speak, but as the words reached his lips, he thought of Hu Meiniang and swallowed them, then changed his tone, saying:

"I believe that!"

In the past.

When he was still studying, he had heard of the romantic tales of fox clan women, and at that time he became curious about them.

Especially after failing the imperial examinations several times, he fell into self‑despair, becoming a debauched dandy who lingered in flower streets and willow alleys; having experienced many courtesans, he grew even more curious about the taste of fox clan women.

Since there has been a fox clan within Qingyang County for so many years, tales of their romantic exploits inevitably spread.

He had heard many romantic stories between the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan and nearby humans, but never heard of a fox clan woman marrying a human.

Especially since not long ago he had close contact with Hu Meiniang, traveling together for a while, and understood the mindset of fox clan women better than anyone.

Playing around is fine; marriage is another matter.

If they were to marry, it must be to a first‑rate, powerful person; even if they cannot become the primary wife, becoming a concubine is no problem.

However, when he thought of Hu Meiniang's attitude toward Wang Ping'an back then, for some unknown reason a faint hope stirred in his heart.

Perhaps the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan truly wishes to make Wang Ping'an their son‑in‑law!

After all, Wang Ruhai's father was this year's top scholar, with no distinguished background, merely a farmer's son, yet he succeeded in passing the imperial exams.

That alone proves his talent.

Perhaps Wang Ping'an could inherit his father's talent and replicate his achievements; even the most discerning fox clan women could not overlook a current top scholar.

Dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes!

This principle has a profound impact across this world, etched in many people's minds, and the older one gets, the more one believes this saying.

The Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan made early arrangements before Wang Ping'an became famous.

They intend to make Wang Ping'an their son‑in‑law.

Once Wang Ping'an tops the imperial exams and achieves an excellent result, his future will be bright, which would greatly benefit the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan.

"Young Master Dai, do you really believe such nonsense?"

Wei Yuan's expression hardened, and he glared angrily at Dai Zhishang, about to rebuke him, recalling what kind of person Dai Zhishang was—perhaps driven by lust, which is why he stood on Yu Die's side—too lazy to spar with such a scoundrel, he turned his head toward Lü Tu and said:

This novel you…

"Thousand Commander Lv, you are the Thousand Commander of the Demon Suppression Office for our Fengyin Prefecture; Qingyang County also falls under your jurisdiction, and the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan resides within Qingyang County."

I think you, Lv, have had plenty of contact with the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan, and understand them better than any of us.

They believe the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan will take this child as a son‑in‑law; I suppose you, Lv, would not believe that, would you?

What he meant was that within Fengyin Prefecture there is a famously renowned Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan woman, whose name—more precisely, her reputation—is famous.

Not only Qingyang County, but even Qingpu Prefecture has heard of it; it is said that many prominent figures in Fengyin Prefecture are under the fox demon's skirts.

If he were not afraid of offending Lü Tu, he would actually like to speak of this Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan woman.

The main reason is that he does not know whether Lü Tu is one of that fox clan woman's subjects—though the probability is about ninety percent, it is not certain, and who knows if Lü Tu would deny it?

Lü Tu is a Thousand Commander of the Demon Suppression Office, overseeing Fengyin Prefecture; on the surface, how could he have an intimate relationship with a demon?

"I believe it!"

As soon as Lü Tu finished speaking, he saw Wei Yuan's shocked expression, clearly disbelieving; after giving such a reply, he spoke again:

"It is precisely because I am the Thousand Commander of the Demon Suppression Office for Fengyin Prefecture and have dealt extensively with the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan that I am even more convinced that the Fox Demon's words are true!"

Of course.

Although he said that, he actually understood that despite the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan dwelling in Qingyang County and having no particularly powerful clan elders, they are nonetheless descended from the Qingqiu Fox.

Their abilities may be lacking, but their pride is abundant; among surrounding demons, few can marry a Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan woman, let alone humans.

Not to mention Fengyin Prefecture; even in Qingpu Prefecture, he has never heard of any human marrying a Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan woman.

He gives this answer not to disgust Wei Yuan, but because he believes the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan has a Fox Demon tracking the Wang Family, not to harm their lives.

Rather, it is to protect the Wang Family.

As for making Wang Ping'an the son‑in‑law of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan, it's merely a casual excuse they found.

(End of chapter)