Although Shu Changyu's attitude seemed cold, Song Yan knew very well that he was actually a person who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

Otherwise, he would not draw his sword and help when he sees injustice.

He thought to himself that if Shu Changyu was not the heroine in the novel, they might still be friends.

Too bad, he's the heroine.

And I am just cannon fodder.

How can the cannon fodder and the heroine become friends?

Out of basic courtesy, Song Yan took the initiative to introduce herself: "Uh, my name is Song Yan."

He pretended not to know Shu Changyu's name and asked tentatively, "I don't know how to address you, young lady?"

Shu Changyu glanced at him calmly and replied simply: "Shu Changyu."

He actually had some doubts in his heart: "You seem to be afraid of me, why?"

Song Yan retorted almost instinctively: "No, who would be afraid of you!"

But Shu Changyu's eyes were filled with a hint of mockery: "Oh, really?"

In order to prove that she was not afraid of him, Song Yan deliberately moved closer and walked side by side with him.

He looked at the heroine who was a little taller than him, and silently comforted himself, thinking that it was okay, he was only twenty years old and should be able to grow taller.

In two years he will be taller than the heroine.

All sorts of random thoughts flashed through his mind, and suddenly he remembered that he hadn't said thank you yet.

So he said in a very literary way: "This time, thanks to Miss Shu's generous help, I am very grateful."

"Don't call me Miss Shu." Shu Changyu's tone revealed a hint of displeasure.

Song Yan was a little confused. If she was not allowed to call her "Miss Shu", what should she call her then?

He hesitated and said, "Then, Miss Shu?"

Shu Changyu raised the corners of his lips towards him, and this smile was like a spring breeze blowing through the hall, instantly melting the ice and snow.

What a beauty.

Song Yan couldn't help but feel uneasy. Something was wrong. He sensed the danger and suddenly woke up.

Looking again, Shu Changyu's right hand was already on the hilt of the sword at his waist, and he was slowly drawing out the soft sword.

A part of the sword was exposed, and the sharp blade made Song Yan feel a chill on the back of his neck.

He shuddered and quickly changed his words: "Shu Changyu, I'll just call you Shu Changyu."

Shu Changyu snorted lightly, then put the sword back to his waist.

Song Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thought, the heroine's personality didn't seem to be as cold on the outside but warm on the inside as described in the novel, but rather a bit moody.

It seems like the character has collapsed.

Then they arrived in front of the yamen.

Song Yan had lived in ancient times for so long, but this was the first time he set foot in a government office. He looked around curiously.

On both sides of the yamen gate stand two stone lions, majestic and powerful, exuding a strong aura and majesty.

After passing through the gate, the first thing that catches your eye is the towering screen wall, which is engraved with exquisite patterns and texts.

Going around the screen wall and continuing forward, you will reach the ceremonial gate, which is where officials get on and off their horses and where ceremonies are held.

Going further in, you will reach the important place where the magistrate hears cases and handles government affairs.

There is a couplet hanging in front of the lobby. The top line reads "Your salary and benefits are the blood and sweat of the people", and the bottom line reads "It is easy to abuse the people, but it is hard to deceive God".

There are official desks and official seats in the lobby, and a plaque with the words "A Clear Mirror Hanging High" hangs on the wall.

The head servant ordered, "Keep an eye on them. I'll go get the master to preside over the meeting."

After a while, the head servant came back and said, "My Lord is busy with his work. Please wait a moment."

This wait lasted for most of the day.

The skinny monkey felt pain all over his body, so he sat cross-legged on the ground. As soon as Li Jiang and his companions arrived at the yamen, they kept their tails between their legs and behaved themselves, not even daring to fart.

Seeing the sun gradually setting above his head, Song Yan was as anxious as an ant on hot pan, pacing around the lobby.

He looked up at the sky from time to time and estimated that it was already the afternoon.

My stomach was growling with hunger and I was getting more and more anxious.

Shu Changyu lowered his eyes and leaned against the wall nonchalantly. When Song Yan turned to him again, he said lazily: "Stop turning. It makes me dizzy."

Song Yan complained quietly, "I don't want to either. Why hasn't the county magistrate come yet?"

Just when he could not help but ask the head servant when the county magistrate would arrive, he heard a young man's voice.

"Why did they arrest a bunch of people today? Which gang was fighting again?"

Song Yan just felt that the voice sounded familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before.

Then, a young man in brocade clothes walked out leisurely, fanning himself.

Song Yan turned his head to look, and was stunned. Wasn't he the young man who broke into the Thanos Gang and searched for the "kidnapped man"?

After all, he was a government official, so it was normal for him to appear in the government office. But what happened next surprised him.

The young man in brocade clothes swept his eyes over them and finally stopped at Shu Changyu.

The next moment, the boy's eyebrows flew up, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes: "Chang Yu, why are you here too?"

Does he know the heroine?

The plot of the novel flashed through his mind, and Song Yan realized with surprise, could it be that this person is the legendary third male supporting role, Lin Yifeng?

Lin Yifeng, the only son of the county magistrate, was doted on since childhood and passed the imperial examination to become a scholar at the age of eighteen.

His appearance, family background and talent are all quite outstanding. Although he is far less noble than the male protagonist who appears later, he is also one of the best figures in their Yunshan County.

He walked up to me in two or three steps and said happily, "I was just about to go look for you, but I didn't expect you to come here first."

After he finished speaking, he realized that the other party was taken to the government office. He frowned and asked, "What happened?"

He questioned the leader dissatisfiedly: "Why did you bring him back?"

The head servant narrated what had happened.

After listening, Lin Yifeng seemed a little unhappy, but then turned to Shu Changyu and said in a much gentler tone: "Changyu, are you okay? Did these hooligans hurt you?"

Shu Changyu remained indifferent: "What can I do?"

Lin Yifeng breathed a sigh of relief and said to the head officer, "Changyu's sword was allowed by my father and it does not violate any laws."

He added: "Besides, Chang Yu drew his sword to save people, which is understandable. Besides, didn't he hurt anyone?"

The head servant still looked serious: "I have to ask for instructions from the master."

Lin Yifeng waved his hand: "Go ahead."

The chief servant went inside to ask for instructions from the county magistrate.

Lin Yifeng looked at the gangsters arrogantly. When he saw Song Yan, he showed some surprise and seemed to recognize him.

He pointed at Song Yan, but couldn't remember his name for a moment: "You, what's your name?"

Song Yan answered honestly: "Song Yan."

Lin Yifeng held a folding fan in his hand and tapped it on his palm: "By the way, aren't you from the Tianba Gang? Why are you fighting with others again?"

Song Yan quickly explained: "It wasn't me, I didn't fight, it was them."

The skinny monkey, with a bruised face, said with disdain, "We are from the Thanos Gang!"

Lin Yifeng glanced at them and sneered, "I thought you were being coerced and wanted to help you out, but I didn't expect you to be so self-degrading that you'd rather be with this kind of person."

"His good intentions were wasted."

There were a few words he spoke unclearly, and Song Yan couldn't hear clearly: "Whose kindness are you talking about?"

"Nothing." Lin Yifeng glanced at Shu Changyu secretly, looking like he didn't want to say more.

Noticing that he was looking at him furtively, Shu Changyu chuckled slightly but was too lazy to explain.

"Since it's a gang fight, we'll lock him up for a few days according to the regulations, and then let your gang leader pay money to redeem him." Lin Yifeng said.

How many days will it be closed?!

Song Yan was shocked.

Why should he be jailed for several days for a fight? And he didn’t even fight.

Seeing his surprised look, Lin Yifeng raised his eyebrows: "You don't know?"

Song Yan was at a loss: "What should I know?"

"Some time ago, the government posted a notice prohibiting gangs from collecting protection fees privately. Anyone who engages in street fights will be imprisoned and fined one ounce of silver, depending on the severity of the offense."

After hearing this, Song Yan almost vomited blood.

No wonder Brother Ying agreed to his conditions so readily. I felt something was wrong at the time.

It turned out that the government was taking action to suppress gang forces.

He suffered a huge loss!

Song Yan felt very aggrieved: "Sir, I have already quit the gang, so this doesn't count as a gang fight."

"I was just passing by, it's really none of my business."

Seeing how hard he was trying to break away from the relationship, Skinny Monkey looked at him in disbelief, as if to say, I didn't expect you to be that kind of person.

Lin Yifeng propped his chin with his folding fan: "Aren't you guys a gang fight?"

Song Yan explained feebly: "There was no fight, it was just one-sided beating."

"There are five of them, beating up two of us." He pulled the skinny monkey over, pointed at his face, and said bitterly, "Look at what he's been beaten into!"

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