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Who is Xue Xiang in Chapter 24?

"Afraid? Of course I'm afraid!"

Captain Wang slammed his hand on the table and stood up, "Do you know who Xue Xiang is?"

"Isn't he just Xue Jia Dalang? A good-for-nothing, at best he can climb up to Xun Sizhou."

Fan Youren couldn't understand why Wang Ye had such an attitude.

Wang Ye said sternly, "So you knew nothing? Then open your ears and listen carefully, he is Xie Haiya..."

It took Wang Ye a full fifteen breaths to finish introducing Xue Xiang's identity.

It further clarifies the relationship between Xue Xiang and Xie Haiya, and also recounts the desperate comeback battle that took place in the Begonia Hall.

Not only was Fan Youren stunned, but Ning Shi's mouth also gaped open. Only Fan's mother tapped her cane repeatedly, saying, "So what? Nothing is bigger than filial piety. No matter how powerful Xue Dalang is, can he not care about his own sister's life or death?"

"Here you go!"

Fan Youren suddenly realized what was happening and said loudly, "My mother is preparing to sue Fan Youyi and his wife for being disobedient and unfilial. If Xue Dalang knows what's good for him, he should take the initiative to reconcile with me and give me a good chance."

Wang Ye stared coldly at Fan Youren, feeling disgusted by the family from the bottom of his heart. He said loudly, "Accusing them of disobedience, according to the law, the unfilial son shall be beheaded and the unfilial daughter-in-law shall be exiled."

With Chief Xue's influence, the Xue family should be able to return unharmed within a year or two at most.

But can your Fan family survive for another year or two?

Mother Fan slammed her cane down, “My Fan family has eight shops and over a hundred acres of land in Yunmeng. We also have connections with officials.”

That Xue fellow is determined to fight to the death; I'm waiting for him.

"If you want to die, go die yourselves, don't drag me down with you..."

A middle-aged man in a red robe rushed into the hall, panting. This man was named Ning Neng, and he was Ning's father.

Ning hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.

"Unfilial daughter."

Ning Neng slapped Ning Shi across the face by covering his head.

Ning was stunned by the blow.

"Father-in-law, what's wrong...?"

Fan Youren was baffled.

Fan Youren remained silent, and Ning Neng truly didn't recognize him.

The moment he spoke, Ning pointed at his nose and launched into a tirade of abuse.

"Father-in-law!"

Mother Fan couldn't stand it anymore. "If you have something to say, say it. Why humiliate me like this?"

Ning was furious and pointed at Fan Youren, shouting, "You useless blockhead! Ever since Wan'er married you, I never expected to benefit from your glory. I never thought you would do this to me!"

You offended Director Xue, and my printing workshop lost a huge order. Do you know who is in charge of the Yunmeng Times?
Did you know that the circulation of Yunmeng Times is soaring, and major printing houses are vying to do business with Yunmeng Times?

"This deal was so hard for me to close, such a hard-won deal..."

"In the end, it's nothing more than some valuables. My Fan family will compensate you."

Mother Fan said angrily.

"Replenish it for me?"

Ning laughed in anger, pointed at Fan's mother and shouted, "Ignorant and stupid woman, do you think your Fan family is some prestigious clan?"

How dare a mere merchant contend with an official?

Do you know what the Seventh Institute, where Director Xue works, is in charge of?
They're in charge of business!
Business taxes, license issuance, and routine inspections—each of these directly impacts our lives.

As soon as the news of your family offending Director Xue gets out, I guarantee that before the end of the first month of the lunar calendar, your shops will be forced to close down.

My poor Ning family is going to suffer the consequences because of you…

"Oh dear, you surnamed Fan, and you old geezer, I married into your family, bore your children, and this is how you treat me, Ning Shi..."

Ning exploded on the spot, jumping up and down and cursing at Fan's mother.

Fan's mother was so angry from the repeated blows that she trembled all over and her face turned blue.

"okay!"

Wang Ye shouted loudly, smashing a teacup to quell the situation, "I can't and don't want to deal with your family's mess."

The Fan family is extremely malicious, readily accusing others of filial impiety. I don't want to provoke such a family.

Fan Youren, I'm just acting as your guarantor to ensure your temporary release.

Your case isn't closed yet. Trespassing, demolishing a residence, multiple witnesses—you could face imprisonment or exile. Get ready to face the consequences.

With a "clunk," Mother Fan's eyes rolled back, her mouth twisted and her eyes slanted, and she fell straight down.

"It's a stroke, it's a stroke..."

Uncle Li shouted, and the entire hall immediately descended into chaos.

…………

At the hour of Shen (3-5 PM), in a private room on the third floor of Fuyun Teahouse.

Wang Ye pushed open the door and entered. Xun Sizhou stood up. Wang Ye laughed first, and Xun Sizhou laughed too.

"Done?"

"It's done."

"Good work."

"You're too kind. The Fan family is so insidious and wicked, they have gone too far in bullying people. This retribution is truly the will of Heaven."

Wang Ye sat down, took out his personal documents and handed them to Xun Sizhou, "These are the household division documents, as well as the land deeds and house deeds for three shops and two tiled houses in the east of the city."

Fan's mother suffered a stroke and became incapacitated, but that was nothing to worry about. Fan Youren was terrified and went to seek his brother's help, thankfully managing to fulfill his mission.

Xun Sizhou was overjoyed, picked up his teacup, and downed three cups in a row.

Wang Ye drank a cup with him, saying, "Brother Xun is so lucky to have become friends with Chief Xue. It's truly enviable."

Xun Sizhou waved his hand, "How dare I call myself a confidant? I'm just trying to curry favor with him."

Fortunately, Director Xue is a gentle and refined person, and being around him is like a breath of fresh air.

"Oh, by the way, Director Xue asked me to ask Brother Wang when he'll be free, as he wants to host."

Wang Ye laughed heartily, "How could I dare let Director Xue host? Let's do it tomorrow, at Deyuelou. I'll make the arrangements. Brother Xun and all the brothers come. We won't leave until we're drunk."

"Haha, let's drink until we drop!"

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"...Acupoints connect to form meridians, meridians extend to generate collaterals, all meridians return to the Purple Palace, the Purple Palace enters the spiritual root, and this is the fundamental law governing the circulation of spiritual energy within the body..."

Inside Qian Ming's residence, Xue Xiang sat cross-legged in a quiet room, following Qian Ming's instructions, and began to comprehend the process of spiritual energy circulating within his body.

Gradually, he began to detect that almost imperceptible cool sensation surging within his body.

This is different from the feeling of guiding a spirit into the body; there is absolutely no pain.

According to Qian Ming, this is the process of spiritual practice, and the cultivation of the technique is all related to spiritual practice.

In just a few days, Qian Ming witnessed Xue Xiang's talent for learning.

Xue Xiang could memorize any knowledge and key points about acupoints, meridians, and the Purple Palace, as long as he was taught them, and he could understand and master them in a short time.

Soon, an hour passed, and Xue Xiang stopped his spiritual practice, feeling refreshed and completely relaxed.

He bid farewell to Qian Ming and rushed to Deyuelou, where Wang Ye, Xun Sizhou, Wu Kui and others were already there.

After the banquet, it was past 7 PM when everyone returned home. The Xue family courtyard was brightly lit, and the house next door, Liu Er's, was also bustling with noise.

Even though she was wearing a smock, her beautiful eyebrows could not be hidden. She came forward and told them that Xiao Wan and Fan Youyi had sold the two tiled houses and one of the three shops they had obtained through the division of their households, and exchanged them for the Liu family's house.

We've been moving all day, and our neighbors have all come to help. We've been busy until now.

Xue Xiang was curious. It was the first time he had stepped into the Liu family's house. The layout was similar to his own, and a group of people were tidying up everywhere.

Upon seeing Xue Xiang, they greeted him warmly. Xue Xiang then beckoned to Xiao Liang, a young boy from his neighborhood, and gave him some instructions.

Xiaoliang said loudly, "Master Xue said that I should go to the front street and gather all the porters so that everyone can put in more effort."

"Dantiao" refers to vendors who carry various snacks on their shoulders to sell.

Qianjie Street was the main hub for street vendors, and soon vendors selling mutton soup, beef noodles, dumplings, and wontons all gathered in front of Xiaowan's house.

A burst of cheers erupted from the crowd.

Xue Xiang also ate a bowl of mutton offal soup to suppress the fullness of alcohol in his stomach before returning home to study.

Happy Dragon Boat Festival! May everyone be healthy and well.

Tomorrow is June 1st, wishing all my friends a happy holiday.

I humbly request that you all give me your monthly votes on June 2nd. June 2nd is a Monday, and the new book rankings will change on that day. Votes at that time will be of great significance to Jiang Nan. Thank you, and please forgive me.

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