Quick Wear: Welcome to the Crazy Scene

Changhe Prefecture governed thirteen prefectures. Unlike remote, mountainous areas like Qingtian, the Chang River alone was enough to make it a transportation hub. This was not to mention the dense network of rivers and streams that made it a nationally renowned land of fish and rice.

Chen Jinbao did not get a letter of recommendation from Qi Ci, but was instead impeached for his incompetence. He was demoted from county magistrate to county magistrate, while his former mortal enemy, the old county magistrate, became the head of the county.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became: If I hadn't come from a poor family and had no family support, how could I have ended up like this!

It happened that he got the news about Chen Shengli in Changhe Prefecture, so he ignored it and asked for leave to visit his relatives in Changhe.

Xingdong County, under which Changhe Prefecture was located, was the center of the prefecture, a place where many stars revolved around the moon. To get to Xingdong from Qingtian, one had to go all the way northeast and then cross the Changjiang River.

He was alone and covered in dirt and dust, and was kidnapped by the river bandits again.

But this man could not die, instead he got an opportunity. It happened that Chen Shengli assigned his soldiers to eliminate the bandits and took Chen Jinbao with him.

When he arrived at Changhe Prefecture, he immediately fell to the ground, shouting "I will repay you for saving my life with a token of gratitude", and kept talking about his benefactor, thus getting closer to Chen Shengli.

When no one was around, he pulled Chen Shengli aside and said, "My benefactor, you don't know that the Jiang bandits have three burrows. The jewels in this den are just a cover-up, and the stolen property is all hidden..."

"I haven't told anyone yet."

"Now that the Jiang bandits have been annihilated, your contribution, Lord Chen, is immense. This is a gift from heaven, and only you, Lord, can enjoy such a bountiful blessing."

Chen Shengli laughed until his eyes were dark, stroking his beard: "Hahahaha, whatever my dear brother wants, I am not talented enough, but I can make the decision."

Chen Jinbao was overjoyed and fell to his knees, tears streaming down his face as he spoke. He embellished the story of the injustice he had experienced in Qingtian, and concluded with his words: "Meeting you is the greatest blessing of my life. How could I ask for more?"

"But I really don't want to go back to that disheartening place of Qingtian. I beg you, sir, to be kind and remove me from my position as County Magistrate!"

Chen Shengli was deeply moved. He had assumed this man would use this opportunity to secure a position under him, but he hadn't imagined he was such a loyal and devoted person. He had also assumed the term "benefactor" was just a passing remark, but he hadn't imagined the young man before him truly took it to heart.

So he personally helped Chen Jinbao up and pretended to be angry: "Brother, no!"

Chen Jinbao's heart ached, but he remained calm on the surface. He looked at Chen Shengli sincerely with a look of fear as if he had admitted his mistake.

"Hahahaha, you've already been listed on the Imperial List before you're even thirty. You'd be considered a young talent in any dynasty. It's just that your luck hasn't been right, and you haven't achieved your goals yet. Why would you resign so hastily and hide from the world?"

Chen Jinbao couldn't believe it: "My benefactor, you mean..." His voice was trembling. He was stunned by the sudden praise and spoke incoherently.

Chen Shengli was even more impressed by this man's sincerity and pure heart: "You have made great contributions to the suppression of bandits."

"It just so happens that the previous Tongpan (Tongpan) has retired due to old age, and we're worried about the new Tongpan (Tongpan). I've seen your talent, so why not give your brother a try first?"

Chen Jinbao kowtowed three more times: "I will never forget your kindness in recognizing me and saving my life."

……

The plot took a big detour and then was straightened out.

Xiao Jiangran was stopped on his way to Changhe Prefecture. He looked at the child blocking his way. It was Shen Jin, the beggar who had delivered the message and saved Qi Ci that day.

"Why are you here?" This was the second time Xiao Jiangran had met her. "It just so happens that I have something to pass on to you. This is a thank-you gift from Qi Ci."

Before Shen Jin could say anything, a heavy cloth bag appeared in her arms. She subconsciously opened it, but Xiao Jiangran grabbed her hand and said, "Don't show your wealth to others. Only show it in a place where no one is around."

The young man was only in his early twenties, and the setbacks on his journey did not wear away his scholarly spirit, but made him grow more gentle and introverted.

In the endless river water, a piece of white jade is polished by silence.

This is the original Xiao Jiangran.

"Life is not easy, and you are alone, so you must be careful in everything you do."

As he spoke, he squatted down, touched Shen Jin's withered yellow hair, and lowered his voice: "I changed it into copper coins for you. The cloth bag inside contains silver coins and silver. Remember to keep it carefully and don't tell anyone."

Shen Jin, who was about to hand the experience pack to Xiao Jiangran, was beaten to it by him and handed over a red envelope.

"Brother, can't I follow you?" Shen Jin asked, with his head lowered, his fingers holding the cloth bag turning white from the force.

"No." Xiao Jiangran shook his head: "Following me will cause a lot of danger."

He then laughed out loud, like a playboy, "If I had to save every unfortunate person, wouldn't I be crushed?"

His goal is to reach the government.

"Is it because I have no value?" Shen Jin looked straight into his eyes, like a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger.

"No. Because you are responsible for your own life, not relying on others."

After saying that, Xiao Jiangran stood up and left. He was tall and had long legs, so he deliberately sped up for a few seconds and walked a long way.

Shen Jin roared: "What if I'm not afraid of danger!"

"Then we'll meet again if we're lucky." Xiao Jiangran waved his hand with his back to her.

Shen Jin held the cloth bag and smiled with satisfaction. She bit her upper lip with her pearly teeth. What a rare experience!

It’s been a long time since I felt such a reassuring emotion!

Her eyes flashed with a dark red light, which was a sign of eating.

"I just said, being a human is really a great thing!"

"However, the goods have not been delivered yet." Shen Jin glanced at the sign of Baiyun Grain Store in his hand.

……

Qingnan Town.

As usual, Xiao Jiangran set out on foot after packing up his luggage. He was already concerned about the beggars on the street, and with the addition of the child Shen Jin, his concern increased even more.

He was wearing a coarse linen shirt. He divided the three coarse grain buns in his hand into twelve portions and distributed them one by one to the beggars who were asking for food.

This amount of steamed buns is not enough to fill them up, but it is enough to keep them alive and prevent them from starving to death.

The beggars lined up in a row, wiped their dirty hands on their clothes for a long time before reaching out to take the food, very skillfully.

Of course, they are so skilled because they have been taught a lesson.

Those who rushed forward and tried to grab the food were spanked ten times, and he ate their share himself.

The man doesn't come often, and he's told me he'll feed them out of boredom, not out of a sense of conscience. Don't count on him delivering meals regularly.

Shen Jin found Xiao Jiangran and saw him feeding other children.

?

Why?

Shen Jin stared at Xiao Jiangran with his dark pupils.

His scalp tingled. Why did this feeling sound so familiar? When he was a child, he was feeding a wild cat and was caught by his cat. That was the same expression he had on his face.