Chapter 123: The Disciple Has Encountered Trouble

Jiang Jiang Mingyu frowned tightly. Hearing from Jing Jing Xingwang that Zhu Ge Yu had encountered trouble, a storm instantly rose in his heart. A series of thoughts flashed through his mind, and he could not help but fall into deep contemplation.

"Zhu Ge Yu encountered trouble? How is that possible?" His mind was in chaos, and he could not help but ask urgently: "What exactly happened?"

His mood was like a pool of turbid water into which a stone had been thrown, stirring up layer upon layer of ripples.

He knew the Zhu Ge family was a prestigious clan in the Prefecture City; what could have happened to him?

Jing Jing Xingwang sighed, his expression appearing solemn. He spoke in a deep voice: "This matter is very complex; it must start with the Huang and Zhu families."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu frowned and asked with slight confusion: "Huang Huang Chaoran and Zhu Zhu Tianxiang? Could it be that they did it?"

Jing Jing Xingwang nodded, a trace of helplessness revealing itself in his expression: "Yes, it was precisely them. You should know that the Zhu Ge family was not born wealthy; he initially made his start relying on his own business acumen."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu nodded. When he had associated with Zhu Ge Yu, the other party had also mentioned his background. His father had hoped he could pass the Jinshi examination and bring glory to the family.

Jing Jing Xingwang continued: "Huang Huang Chaoran has always regarded you as a mortal enemy. Ever since you locked Zhu Zhu Tianxiang in a prison cell and drove him out of the Inspector's Mansion, their hatred for you has accumulated like a mountain."

"Later, someone spread rumors claiming Zhu Ge Yu was your student and that you had gone together to exterminate the bandits of Black Wind Ridge."

"This made the Zhu and Huang families hate you even more, believing you had stolen their spotlight. Thus, they united with some people who held considerable influence in the business world and launched a ruthless strike against the Zhu Ge family."

"The Zhu Ge family's trade routes were cut off, their business suffered major losses, and now the entire family has fallen into chaos."

"I fear the Zhu Ge family cannot survive this ordeal; after all, they do not have a backer like you."

Jing Jing Xingwang's tone was full of helplessness, as if he felt regret for Zhu Ge Yu's plight.

Hearing this, Jiang Jiang Mingyu grew even more furious; it turned out all of this was due to his own momentary anger.

He felt the fire of rage burning within his heart, no longer under control.

"Good, Huang Huang Chaoran and Zhu Zhu Tianxiang, you truly do not value your lives. I originally did not want to deal with you so soon, but you came knocking on your own!" His voice contained intense anger.

"Since that is the case, do not blame me for being impolite. Tomorrow, I will take Che Ting to the Prefecture City to see what tricks you can still play."

"If you do not repent, then I will make your families disappear forever from the land of Great Feng!" As Jiang Jiang Mingyu spoke, he was filled with righteous indignation, as if flames of passion surrounded his body.

Jing Jing Xingwang hurriedly advised: "My Lord, you must be careful. The Huang and Zhu families have deep roots in the Prefecture City; they will not easily let this go."

Jing Jing Xingwang also worried for Jiang Jiang Mingyu in his heart; after all, Jiang Jiang Mingyu was his money tree.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu let out a cold snort, a glint of cold light flashing in his gaze: "Rest assured. Please also have Master Jing convey a message to the Inspector for me, saying that I am going to the Prefecture City to handle some matters."

"This will also prevent certain people from framing me with a false charge."

As he spoke, a glint of cold light shone in his eyes, clearly implying Tang Cheng.

Jing Jing Xingwang hurriedly agreed: "Good, good, good. My Lord, rest assured. It is already too late today; tomorrow I will rush back to the Prefecture City to see the Inspector."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu treated Jing Jing Xingwang to good wine and meat for a meal, chatting until the sky grew dark before they parted ways.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu rode his horse back alone, his slightly tipsy mind filled entirely with the matters to be handled tomorrow.

Thinking of the Zhu and Huang families bullying the Zhu Ge family, the fire of anger burning in his heart flared up even more.

To rush to the Prefecture City to handle this matter, he first had to arrange the City Defense Camp properly.

Gazing at the Liu Residence in Nancheng amidst the night, Jiang Jiang Mingyu decided to temporarily entrust the City Defense Camp seal to Zhang Zhang Jiani.

Pushing open the Liu family's main gate, Jiang Jiang Mingyu saw Zhang Zhang Jiani and Liu Liu Yifei sitting in the living room, talking and laughing.

Upon seeing Jiang Jiang Mingyu, Zhang Zhang Jiani could not help but frown: "Dog Official, why are you here?" Her tone remained cold and stiff.

Liu Liu Yifei looked at Jiang Jiang Mingyu in confusion and spoke: "My Lord, is there something urgent so late at night?"

Jiang Jiang Mingyu did not answer directly; he simply took the large seal representing the Commandant's authority from his robe and placed it on the table in front of Zhang Zhang Jiani.

Zhang Zhang Jiani picked up the seal, looked at it, and asked suspiciously: "What does this mean? Are you quitting?"

Jiang Jiang Mingyu smiled helplessly, thinking to himself that this straightforward woman was truly difficult to communicate with.

So he explained patiently: "Tomorrow I must go to the Prefecture City with Tu Tu Kesiluo to handle matters, and the City Defense Camp will be left unguarded. You happen to be going to the City Defense Camp to train troops tomorrow; I wish to temporarily entrust the seal to you. This way, you can command the soldiers in the camp, and I can rest easy. I originally wanted to entrust it to someone else, but after much thought, I still feel you are the most suitable. It may just cause you some trouble, and I hope you can understand."

Zhang Zhang Jiani examined the seal in her hand, a hint of mockery appearing at the corner of her mouth: "Oh, when did you learn to be polite? Since I have already agreed to you, there is no need for more nonsense. Otherwise, Liu Yifei would not agree." Having said this, she glanced meaningfully at Liu Liu Yifei.

A flush of red appeared on Liu Liu Yifei's face, and she immediately shyly whispered: "Zhang Jiani, you are speaking nonsense again."

Zhang Zhang Jiani, however, did not yield, continuing with a teasing tone: "Where am I speaking nonsense? Did you not keep talking about how good My Lord was to you all the way home last night? Saying he is your savior, gentle and considerate, truly meticulous in every way. I can hardly remember how much praise for My Lord you spoke..."

Hearing her say such things in front of Jiang Jiang Mingyu, Liu Liu Yifei was overwhelmed with shame; her entire small face turned so red it seemed ready to drip blood, and she fled the living room like a gust of wind.

Zhang Zhang Jiani watched Liu Liu Yifei's retreating figure and could not help but laugh.

She turned her head and met Jiang Jiang Mingyu's unblinking gaze; the latter was staring fixedly in the direction Liu Liu Yifei had left.

Zhang Zhang Jiani instantly dropped her smile and said coldly: "You still dare to look at her like that? How many times have I told you, Liu Yifei is my best friend. If you dare to have ulterior motives toward her, I will absolutely not forgive you."

Having finished speaking, her hand rested on the precious sword on the table, the tension of a drawn bow and arrow evident in the air.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu smiled helplessly, thinking to himself that a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.

She could tease Liu Liu Yifei without any respect, yet she would not even allow herself to be looked at.

Such self-incriminating and unreasonable arguments made communication truly impossible.

Zhang Zhang Jiani did not continue to chatter; she spoke directly: "Hey, Dog Official, I will accept the City Defense Camp. But let me say this first: I am the one in charge, and you should not interfere. If any of your soldiers dare to interrupt me, do not blame me for not giving you face; I will beat them black and blue!"

She glared fiercely at Jiang Jiang Mingyu, radiating killing intent. However, she immediately added: "It is not that I will lose my temper arbitrarily; I can still distinguish between what is important and what is not. Go to the Prefecture City with peace of mind; I will train well, and there will be no chaos."

Without a second word, Jiang Jiang Mingyu said: "Fine. The seal is in your hands; you are the one in charge! If anyone refuses to follow orders, you can deal with them directly by military law; I will absolutely not interfere."

With the serious matters concluded, Jiang Jiang Mingyu suddenly asked: "Miss Zhang, what do you think of Tu Tu Kesiluo?" He wanted to arrange a marriage for Tu Tu Kesiluo to prevent further mishaps later.

Zhang Zhang Jiani was completely baffled: "Tu Tu Kesiluo? You mean that lecher? He looks like he deserves a beating; what is there to say? Hey, Dog Official, why are you asking this? You are truly full of nothing but nonsense."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu could not help but laugh; hmm, it seems the road for Tu Tu Kesiluo to pursue Zhang Zhang Jiani is long and arduous...

He replied: "Nothing, just chatting casually."

Thinking to himself: This matter of ours, even if we delay and do not solve it, Tu Tu Kesiluo's matter must still be handled.

With the current serious matters handed over, he chuckled lightly, left Liu Liu Yifei's home, and walked alone into the night.

But as soon as he left, he left behind a confused Zhang Zhang Jiani, who stood stunned alone in the empty hall.

The next day, Jiang Jiang Mingyu arrived at the City Defense Camp and announced to the neatly arranged fifty thousand troops: "Everyone, this official and Lord Tu will be leaving the city for a few days. During this period, Miss Zhang will command and train you; you must all listen to Miss Zhang!"

"Anyone who dares to slack off will face the military law without mercy!"

The moment Jiang Jiang Mingyu finished speaking, a murmur of dissent erupted below: "Damn, let some woman boss us around?"

"He's right, what does this woman know?"

"She looks decent; if we could take her home, we could practice our kung fu on her at the same time."

Hearing this, Jiang Jiang Mingyu's heart skipped a beat; he turned his head and saw Zhang Zhang Jiani's face had turned black...