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At that moment, the middle-aged man realized reality, and the hateful expression on his face vanished instantly.

Instead, they wore obsequious expressions.

"I am Chen Yu, the master of Happy Forest. May I ask who you are?"

Chen Nan knew that Chen Yu wanted to make peace because he saw that Chen Nan was powerful.

However, he also knew that Chen Yu must have powerful backers to be able to obtain the golden nanmu robe from the national treasury.

Mo Bai stepped forward, wanting to announce Chen Nan's name.

Chen Nan stopped him, and with a smirk, he said, "I'm just a retainer of the Marquis of Yinwu; I have no background whatsoever."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on him.

Hongming, in particular, didn't understand why Chen Nan would say that.

Is the title of a prince really less prestigious than that of Marquis Yinwu?

Chen Yu also stared at Chen Nan with a suspicious look.

He didn't believe a word of Chen Nan's explanation.

Let alone the Marquis's household guards, even if the Marquis himself came, he probably wouldn't have the ability to mobilize a large army.

Chen Yu sighed, "This brother really knows how to joke."

"In our Northern Wei, which marquis's household guards could mobilize so many soldiers?"

"Brother, just tell me the truth, so that I, Chen Yu, know who I've offended and can be mentally prepared."

Chen Nan knew that the other party would not believe his identity if he revealed it.

But don't forget, when you're out in the world, you give yourself your own identity.

Whatever he says, the other party can only believe.

Before he could speak, Chen Yu said again, "Since you are unwilling to reveal your true identity, why don't you tell me your name?"

"Brother, I'm a man of some renown in Northern Wei, and we even share the same surname, so we might even be from the same clan!"

Chen Nan scoffed, "I wouldn't dare to call someone like you brother, and besides, we certainly can't be from the same clan."

Chen Nan pointed to the golden nanmu robe beside him and asked, "My identity is not important. I just want to know how this golden nanmu robe ended up in your hands."

Chen Nan still vividly remembered Hongming's previous introduction to the golden nanmu clothing.

He also knew what the release of this garment signified.

However, when he asked the question, a hint of surprise flashed across Chen Yu's face.

He chuckled and replied, "Brother, this outfit is fake; it just looks somewhat real."

Chen Yu wasn't stupid. The fact that they could gather such a large army and were unwilling to reveal their identities meant there was definitely something going on.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to tell the other party everything.

Moreover, an ordinary person wouldn't be aware of the value of this golden nanmu garment.

Since Chen Nan was able to inquire about this garment separately, Chen Yu was certain that the other party must know its origin.

Chen Nan sighed: "You really won't tell me?"

Chen Yu shook his head with a smile: "Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? I've already said that this outfit is fake. What do you want me to say?"

Just as the two were arguing about whether it was real or fake, Hongming suddenly picked up the garment, pointed to the tear in the lower right corner, and solemnly said, "You say it's fake, then how do you explain this tear in the lower right corner?"

Chen Nan then added, "Don't tell me that this gap was also specially copied by you."

Just as Chen Yu was wondering how to answer, he heard Chen Nan add something.

He continued, "Yes, yes, this notch was also specially made by us to make it look realistic."

Seeing this, Chen Nan didn't want to ask any more questions and casually waved his hand: "Mo Bai, take this person back to the government office, and burn down Happy Forest as well."

At first, Chen Yu remained unmoved when he heard these words.

When he saw Chen Nan leading Hongming and Wu Xu outside.

In addition, there was the situation where Mo Bai commanded a group of soldiers to destroy things at will.

He knew that if he didn't step in, Chen Nan would really dare to burn down Happy Forest.

As he spoke, his language became more intense: "May I ask this general, what crime have I, Chen Yu, committed that you would burn down my Happy Forest?"

Chen Nan, who was almost at the door, stopped when he heard this.

She turned and glared at Chen Yu, her tone flat: "Didn't you say this dress was a fake?"

"As far as I know, this garment is the only one stored in the Northern Wei treasury."

"Ordinary people can't even see a copy, let alone make one."

"So, through what channels did you counterfeit it?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu's lips twitched noticeably.

I don't know if they're unaware of the origin of these clothes or something else.

Chen Nan didn't indulge him and continued to instruct, "Mo Bai, don't let anyone take pictures, and make sure this place is burned clean."

Mo Bai knew that his lord was truly angry.

Otherwise, they wouldn't want to burn down a place for no reason.

He remembered that the last time Chen Nan was angry was also because of Hongming, and then Jiang Zhe and others from Daqian suffered the consequences.

Thinking about the consequences of Chen Nan getting angry, Mo Bai felt a chill run down his spine and unconsciously started urging him on again.

However, Chen Yu, who had already been subdued by the soldiers, continued to struggle: "I have no idea where that piece of clothing came from."

"That garment was simply left here by someone who entrusted us at Happy Forest to auction it off."

"We don't know anything about the clothes."

"Furthermore, our Happy Forest has always paid taxes to the Northern Wei court, so you cannot burn down our land!"

It has to be said that Chen Yu was a bit too naive.

Given Chen Nan's personality, if he wants to do something, he won't hesitate to do it, no matter if it's approved by the Northern Wei court.

Even if it's an imperial edict personally issued by the Empress Dowager of Northern Wei, he would still dare to burn it.

Chen Nan snorted coldly, "Don't rush, we can talk somewhere else."

Then he turned to Mo Bai and said, "You stay here and keep an eye on things. Have someone take this guy back first."

"Don't rush to deal with the rest of you. Maybe someone else knows where this garment came from."

Soon, the group arrived at the entrance of the Northern Wei government office.

Chen Yu was surprised to find himself in the Northern Wei government office.

A barely perceptible smile flashed across his face.

You have to understand that for him to be able to open the Happy Forest not far from Weidu, he must have had a lot of dealings with the people in the government.

He regularly offered tribute to the acting prefect of Weidu, and the two had a fairly good personal relationship.

However, his smile, which he thought he had hidden well, could not possibly escape Chen Nan's eyes.

The two understood each other without saying a word and entered the yamen one after the other.

As soon as he entered the yamen, Chen Yu, with a burst of strength from who knows where, broke free from the guards of two soldiers.

He plopped down on a chair in the lobby, the fearful expression on his face gone.

He glanced at Chen Nan with disdain and sneered, "I really don't know how you had the courage to bring me here."

Chen Nan did not stop him from doing so, but simply watched.

Until she heard him speak, she pretended not to understand and said, "Oh? So you're quite familiar with the yamen?"

Chen Yu's smile widened: "Hehe, you really don't know my relationship with the government."

"Guards, bring your acting prefect here!"