This villain has become a ghost

Liu Zeyin's eyes swept over Su Xi coldly, and he held the sword with his knuckles clearly separated, pointing it straight at him. The tip of the sword was a little intimidating, which made Su Xi feel a chill.

Su Xi didn't dare to look directly into Liu Zeyin's eyes, but his pride made him unwilling to bow his head. He gritted his teeth and said in a tough tone:

"General Qiming, although you are a general, it's okay for me to teach a lesson to a few people who broke my jade carvings, right?"

The four generals held high positions in the imperial court, and their contributions on the border were particularly significant, which prevented the people of the thirty-eight tribes of Chiyu from acting rashly.

During the reign of the previous emperor, two powerful generals, Lin Li and Song Haotian, worked hard to maintain the safety of Daying. However, due to the previous emperor's incompetence, General Lin Li died unjustly and Song Haotian was stripped of his power.

At that time, the prevailing trend in Daying was to value culture over military affairs, which resulted in the country being unable to take the initiative in either border wars or diplomatic affairs and suffering humiliation.

It was not until several young and talented generals emerged and repelled Chi Yu with thunder-like means that Daying gradually moved from a weak position to a strong position.

Although a year has passed since the last peace talks, the Chiyu people are still eyeing the situation covetously.

No matter how spoiled and arrogant Su Xi was, no matter how cynical he was, he was often scolded by his father, who told him not to offend any of the four generals or the Marquis of Wu'an.

These women in front of me should have nothing to do with General Qiming.

Yes.

Su Xi thought to himself.

Liu Zeyin did not respond to him, but concealed his cold expression and turned to look at Yue Liuyun to see if she was injured.

Yue Liuyun whispered, "General, why are you here?"

"Just passing by," Liu Zeyin saw that she was fine, and glanced at the five girls behind her, but didn't see Yin Yun. She asked, "...Where's Yin Yun? Didn't he come out with you?"

Yue Liuyun coughed lightly and said:

"Well, the military advisor is drunk and is resting on the second floor."

Liu Zeyin frowned: "..."

Yue Liuyun lit a candle for Yin Yun in her heart.

Yin Yun, it's you who should be at work and she who should be on holiday, but you are drinking during working hours.

But just wait to be punished.

Nangong Wanqing, who was in the crowd, saw Liu Zeyin coming here, and quietly withdrew and hid in the dark.

When the five girls saw that Yue Liuyun was familiar with the general in front of them, they breathed a sigh of relief and the tension in their hearts was reduced.

The voices of the people who were whispering just now gradually became louder, and a few words reached Yue Liuyun's ears.

"This must be General Qiming, he is indeed very impressive. Now let's see what Young Master Su will do."

"Young Master Su has done so many ridiculous things, this one is no exception."

"In my opinion, if this gets to the ears of the Su family's Patriarch and the Su family's eldest son, he's finished. He will definitely be punished and put in solitary confinement again."

"He deserved it anyway. It was clearly his own fault, but as a man, he had to make things difficult for a few girls."

"That's it."

Yue Liuyun could hear these sounds, and Su Xi could naturally hear them as well, and his face was getting paler and paler.

Judging from how familiar these two people are with each other, you know that General Qiming will definitely protect the girl, and what he did just now must have touched his sore spot, which is why he was so angry.

Liu Zeyin still hadn't put away her sword. Instead, she stared at him intently and said coldly, "Young Master Su, the law prohibits candidates from fighting, insulting each other, or engaging in extortion... during the imperial examination. You might want to think carefully about the rules you just violated."

"If the case is serious, this general can report it directly to the Ministry of Rites, cancel your eligibility to take the imperial examination for five years, and hand it over to the Dali Temple for review."

"Guess... by then, will your father and brother still be able to protect you?"

Su Xi's face turned pale, he was speechless, and his heart skipped a beat.

Just as the few people were confronting each other, a clear voice was heard, which sounded pleasant and heroic, as if the strong wind on the grassland was penetrating through.

"You two have been arguing. Could you please give me some face and make peace?"

The man, dressed in a luxurious red silk gown with water patterns, walked down the stairs. He was handsome and refined, with a straight nose and a strong, unyielding demeanor. A bright curve rose at the corner of his lips, and his every move exuded an air of ultimate nobility and elegance, a natural and natural quality.

The crowd automatically made way for him. Nangong Wanqing, who was hiding in the dark, stared at him with confusion and vigilance in her eyes.

Who is he?

Nangong Wanqing had traveled here much longer than Yue Liuyun. She didn't even recognize this person, and Yue Liuyun knew him even less.

Yue Liuyun looked at him, and doubts also arose in his heart. Then he observed Liu Zeyin's expression calmly to see how he reacted.

When Liu Zeyin saw him, he was stunned at first, and then naked hostility appeared in his eyes, which was a thousand times colder than when he faced Su Xi. At that moment, it seemed that he wanted to cut him into pieces.

However, it was only for a moment before he hid his emotions well, replacing them with a calmness and indifference like a lake.

Yue Liuyun took it all in, lost in thought.

Liu Zeyin quickly put away his sword and turned to look at the man, saying calmly, "He intends to harm these candidates and my cousin. For both public and private reasons, I cannot make peace."

Su Xi was struck by lightning.

Wow, that girl is actually General Qiming’s cousin. No wonder Liu Zeyin would protect her.

"Is that so..." The man nodded, turned his gaze to Su Xi, and asked, "What about this young Master Su?"

Su Xi was a little confused by the scene in front of him. Before he could react, he asked dazedly, "Who are you?"

"Young Master Su is asking about me?" The man smiled brightly, looking sunny and amiable. He said in a clear voice, "I am a humble man, but I am the owner of Qingyunzhai."

Yue Liuyun finally reacted and looked at the man in surprise.

…Turns out it was him.

This person is the representative of the evil capitalism and landlord class, the legendary rich man, and the richest man in Daying - Jiang Wenjin.

Ever since Shen Yue mentioned to her last time that "the boss's information is confidential and only His Majesty knows it", she has become curious about this mysterious boss and took the time to ask Nangong Mingzhu.

Nangong Mingzhu told her that Jiang Wenjin was a refugee he rescued when he was still a prince. When he first picked up Jiang Wenjin, he was dying and starving to the point of being skin and bones, but he was holding on to a piece of broken jade and refused to let go.

This person knows nothing about other things, but has a great talent for business.

Nangong Mingzhu needed money to secretly cultivate shadow demons, win over ministers, buy people's hearts... and many other things. Jiang Wenjin became his financial source for all these things, and was also a major contributor to his ascension to the throne.