Chapter 89: King Jin (I)

This is a very realistic problem because she already has what she wants.

So what are they to her now?

It's their bad luck.

Xu Shanshan only intends to "favor" the career-oriented Wei Canghao... and the magic weapon that he has not yet obtained.

She was probably also completely forgetting that she had once praised Gu Yuejia for her elegant and graceful character.

Xu Shanshan looked at the three of them nervously, worried that they would suddenly explode.

I wouldn't say I was hysterical, but I would definitely criticize my second sister with words and writing, and blame her for having seduced her and then abandoned her.

But the imagined scene in her mind did not appear.

Chi Jiangdong already knew what kind of evil personality Xu Shanshan was. She looked kind but had a cold heart and acted independently. Once he had seen how cold-blooded and ruthless she was in her actions, he would not expect her to have many normal human emotions.

He took a deep breath and tried hard to calm his temper, but the words he said were still tainted with a bit of grievance and anger.

"Xu Shanshan, I can't stop you from going anywhere or doing anything, but you can't control me from going anywhere or doing anything. I lent you the things on my own initiative, so I won't rush to get them back, but I have to keep an eye on you, otherwise what if you accidentally lose them?"

Xu Shanshan's smile remained unchanged as he said calmly, "It's up to you."

Unlike Chi Jiangdong's radical approach, Master Jiashan and Gu Yuejiarong both chose to "retire from the current stage".

Or in other words... retreat to advance.

Master Jiashan's pure and compassionate face was slightly dim. He half-closed his eyelids and said in a clear voice: "Mr. Xu, I'm afraid you have misunderstood. Jiashan is not pestering me, but a promise... to be kept forever. But before you agree, I will not be so reckless to come forward and bother you again."

Xu Shanshan did not feel any guilt. She knew that Jiashan was pursuing her so relentlessly because he was worried that she would become a demon and wanted to keep an eye on her and monitor her.

She smiled with a kind attitude, but her words were not: "Master Jiashan, if you have time, you might as well help the poor and needy, eliminate violence and protect the good, and punish the evil. As for me, I'm afraid you can't save me. Even your master, the abbot of Jialan, would not dare to make such a great wish as yours."

Jiashan raised his eyelids, his eyes were clear and spotless, but he listened without saying a word.

Gu Yuejiarong's feelings towards Xu Shanshan were also quite complicated, but it was undeniable that he once truly treated her as his own student and wanted to educate her to become a useful person.

"Since you have this plan, I won't force you. I just hope that you can study hard in your spare time. You must know that learning has no end." His eyes were gentle and he admonished her earnestly.

Xu Shanshan met his eyes. Gu Yuejiarong was a very easy-going person. She was neither anxious nor irritable, and knew how to act appropriately. She was also good-looking, with a bright face and graceful branches. She was gentle and modest in her dealings with others.

He has good character and high morals. He is not only smart, but also has both IQ and EQ. However, he did not grow up to be an honest man in the traditional sense. When it comes to scheming, he must be the most powerful one among the four.

"Shan has taken note of the master's teachings."

The two sides were in harmony with each other, and there was an inexplicable sense of "well-behaved" about them, which even Xu Shanshan was convinced by.

It turned out that her second sister was the one who really knew how to control her husband. She didn't need to learn any way of balancing things, because as long as she suppressed them forcefully, they would become fierce and silent.

Wei Canghao saw that Xu Shanshan had turned so "heartless" against them, but these people still wanted to "keep in touch". For a moment, he didn't know whether to praise the ability of "Xu Shanshan" or sigh that they were too unambitious and were led by him.

Wei Canghao interrupted at this time. He clasped his fists and said loudly: "Wei has important matters to attend to, so I will not talk to you any more. Goodbye."

Seeing that there was no room for maneuver with Xu Shanshan, the three of them said goodbye to them gracefully. Anyway... they would see each other later.

Chi Jiangdong clasped his fists and said, "Goodbye."

Jiashan nodded: "Take care."

Gu Yuejiarong said to Wei Canghao: "When I have some free time, I will go visit the elders of the Wei family."

The headmaster and a group of teachers and students had no idea about the relationship between these men, so they didn’t even understand what was going on. They only understood that the four men were fighting for another... man? !

"Xu Chu, do you really not want to consider becoming a guest teacher in our academy?"

Seeing that the people were about to leave, the old headmaster finally found an opportunity to speak, and he couldn't wait to seize the last chance to persuade them.

Teachers and students of Yingtian Academy: “…” Unexpectedly, even the old principal came to snatch the person. It has to be said that this “Xu Shan” is really in short supply.

"Don't worry. The treatment of teachers in our Yingtian Academy is the best in Longdong. If you are interested, you don't have to come every day. Just pick a time. I will ask the students to cancel other courses and wait for your priority."

The old headmaster wanted to invite a master to guard his house, and "Xu Chu" was undoubtedly the best candidate.

Xu Shanshan naturally knew what the old headmaster was planning. She asked curiously, "Headmaster, do you know what skills I have learned?" How dare he ask her to teach students?
Well, the old headmaster really didn’t know. He just guessed that her master should be some kind of Qimen Dunjia or something like that...but when he suddenly heard her ask this, he was suddenly at a loss.

Without waiting for his answer, Xu Shanshan continued, "Master, our sect is very strict in accepting disciples, and the disciples we have taught...are now either causing harm to others or not doing their job properly, so our sect has decided not to accept any more disciples."

The old headmaster was stunned for a long time after hearing this. It was not until he met her serious and deep eyes that he laughed dryly and said, "Haha, are you kidding me?"

She looks quite normal. Why do people say that people educated by that school of thought would bring harm to others?
The others also looked unconvinced and thought she was just talking nonsense, not taking it seriously at all.

But anyone who knows Xu Shanshan a little knows that she never tells lies. If she doesn't want to answer or is not interested in replying, she will just change the subject or not answer.

Jiashan's pair of eyes as clear as autumn water were fixed on Xu Shanshan, full of thought and worry. Perhaps he was the only one present who believed that what she said was true.

After dismissing the invitation from the principal of Yingtian Academy, Xu Shanshan paused for a moment before leaving with Wei Canghao.

She said something meaningful to Chi Jiangdong, Jiashan and Gu Yuejiarong: "A piece of advice, don't trust people easily, even if they have absolute prestige and lofty status, especially when you vaguely sense that something is wrong, it is best to stay away from them to avoid disaster."

Chi Jiangdong, Jiashan and Gu Yuejiarong were all startled by her parting words.

Although I didn't understand what she meant, I couldn't help but start to ponder the meaning of this sentence.

What does it mean that the other party has absolute prestige and lofty status, but cannot be trusted?
And if you notice something is wrong, it's best to stay away... This sounds serious, but it's too mysterious. It feels like it's all based on its imagination. If it guesses wrong, wouldn't it be a disaster?
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Huaijiang County Government Office, Living Room
After reading the case file, Xu Shanshan said to the county magistrate who had changed out of his official uniform, "The Lei family reported that the Xu family was smuggling salt, and the person who testified against the Xu family was also from the Lei family. The case was judged so biasedly. Doesn't the county magistrate think there is something wrong?"

The county magistrate was willing to put down his airs and meet the descendants of the Xu family in private to give face to the head of the Wei family. Later, when he learned that Xu Shanshan was the fiancée of the head of the Wei family, he immediately felt a chill on his back and cold sweat oozed out of his forehead. At the beginning, he saw that the Xu family had a clean background and no backing, and few descendants, so he had no worries. Who knew that there was such a great god hidden behind them.

"We have both witnesses and evidence, and he has been caught red-handed. Miss Xu, then tell me how to sentence him?" the county magistrate asked her.

Xu Shanshan turned around and said, "Mo Han, tell this official, if you were the county magistrate, how would you investigate and judge the case?"

Mo Han was brought here at Xu Shanshan's request. At that time, not only Wei Canghao couldn't understand it, but even Mo Han himself didn't understand why she insisted on bringing him along.

Now that he was called, Mo Han walked forward confidently. This time he had changed into a loose shirt commonly worn by scholars and elegant men. Although his facial features were not delicate and three-dimensional, they were also regular and dignified, and he had a gentle, elegant, and learned manner.

He thought for a moment, bowed to the county magistrate, and said, "The informant's report must first be understood by asking the local headmen and village chiefs about the other party's recent whereabouts... and according to legal documents, the informant cannot be associated with the accuser to prevent collusion..."

He gave an eloquent explanation that was both rigorous and objective, and he combined the case-handling process with his own theories and judicial trials, ultimately concluding it perfectly.

Although what he described has not yet involved a formal investigation, arrest, trial or verdict, it seems feasible just by listening to it.

Wei Canghao looked at Mo Han with some surprise. This guy usually followed behind Xu Shanshan, not showing off his abilities, but he was able to perform so well at the critical moment. People really underestimated him.

The county magistrate was speechless after hearing what he said. He was even a little angry and embarrassed. If Wei Canghao had not been there to suppress him, he would have slammed the table and scolded them for being so audacious!
Wei Canghao saw the county magistrate's ugly expression, his face darkened, and he exerted invisible pressure: "Wei has collected all the evidence, and now I have also taught you the process of handling the case. I believe the county magistrate will not make a wrong judgment this time, right?"

The county magistrate was so angry that he dared not speak. He could only sigh and say, "Master Wei, I know there is something hidden in this case, but this case... someone is suppressing it from above, and I am powerless. Otherwise, I will just pretend that I didn't know about the Xu family's three people escaping from prison, and let's not talk about it anymore."

Hearing this, Xu Shanshan and Xu Shuishui were the first to refuse.

The two siblings had experienced many things in the world and matured quickly. When they heard this, they guessed that it must be Prince Jin who was behind this. After all, the Lei family was just an ordinary wealthy businessman. How could they make the magistrate of a prefecture so afraid of them?

Xu Shanshan directly broke through the layer of obscure paper. Her eyes were full of cold and sharp light: "Did Prince Jin put pressure on you?"

The county magistrate's face froze immediately, and he said in panic, "I can't say that."

He quickly looked out the window, fearing that someone might be eavesdropping.

Wei Canghao saw that he was so cowardly. In the silence, the invisible sense of oppression became heavier and heavier: "Just go and find out the truth. We will take care of the rest."

The county magistrate was a scholar, but now he was tormented and anxious, and he wanted to learn from those temperamental men and slap his thighs to vent his emotions.

"How to solve it? Can you kill King Jin?" he blurted out.

As soon as he finished speaking, his face turned pale with regret, and he cursed himself inwardly for being so anxious and confused that he said such words without restraint.

Xu Shanshan said: "How can killing him be considered a solution?"

When the county magistrate heard her words, he thought that she still had some sense, but her next words frightened him to death.

"Of course, we have to deal with Prince Jin's family and his in-laws at the same time."

Cutting the weeds at their roots has always been Xu Shanshan's approach. She does not have the so-called killing one to warn a hundred, or killing a hundred people if a hundred people make the mistake.

The county magistrate opened his mouth and looked at her in shock.

Is she crazy?

What is she going to do?

Prince of Jin, no, in fact the current Prince of Jin has already privately proclaimed himself emperor, but most people have not changed this title and still call him Prince of Jin in private.

Xu Shanshan and Xu Shuishui both looked at her with admiration and surprise, perfectly interpreting the meaning of blind trust. Mo Han lowered his eyebrows, his eyes became deep, and began to comprehensively analyze the chances of winning they had if they were to become enemies with King Jin.

Wei Canghao stared at Xu Shanshan absentmindedly, trying to calm the complex and strange emotions in his eyes.

Although he had such arrogant and confident thoughts from time to time, firstly, he might not be able to do it, and secondly, he could not make such a boast in public like Xu Shanshan and cut off his own retreat.

Compared to her, is he too indecisive and not decisive enough?
Now that we have realized and taken action, perhaps the right answer is to burn our boats like Xu Shanshan did.

"County Magistrate, the Xu family's matter is over. Even if the case is overturned, King Jin will not do anything to you. Just do it. If there is any problem, you can just blame it on my Wei family."

The county magistrate really couldn't afford to offend King Jin, but he also couldn't afford to offend Wei Canghao.

After thinking it over, and getting Wei Canghao's guarantee, he reluctantly agreed to this matter. If the time really came, he would have to reveal the affairs of the Wei and Xu families in order to protect himself.

After the case was overturned, Xu Shanshan suddenly said, "You guys go out first. The county magistrate and I have a small matter to discuss alone."

Wei Canghao glanced at her, knowing that she was a person with big ideas: "I'll wait for you outside."

Xu Shanshan, Xu Shuishui and Mo Han also obediently went out together.

"County magistrate, you should have the household registration files of the entire Jianghuai population, including that of Prince Jin, right?" Xu Shanshan asked him.

The county magistrate was a little afraid of Xu Shanshan. He always felt that she was like a lunatic who appeared calm and composed, but was actually full of crazy thoughts.

"Why are you asking this?" He was wary.

"tell me."

She spoke again, but it turned into an irresistible command.

The county magistrate's eyes suddenly changed, and he said blankly, "Yes."

"Go and get everything related to King Jin."

"Yes."

He walked into the side hall like a manipulated puppet, called the guards at the door and asked them to go and get it. Soon they came back and the county magistrate placed a stack of case files on the table.

Xu Shanshan sent the county magistrate to a side to reflect on his mistakes, and she slowly flipped through the pages. When she closed the last page, she smiled as expected: "So it's true... No wonder he has been hiding in Longdong all these years and didn't dare to come to see me."