Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

"After I leave, you can go to Guiyun Manor in Jiaxing City and say you are my friend. They will naturally take you in."

Duan Zhengchun pondered for a moment, then looked at the somewhat disappointed Wanyan Ping and gently gave her a word of advice.

Even if he were to leave, he should find a place for Wanyan Ping to settle down and make a living.

"Where is Duan Lang going?"

Wanyan Ping nodded slightly, then hesitated before asking further.

"I'll be going to the border for now, but I haven't thought about the future yet."

"When the time is right, I will personally come to Guiyun Manor to pick you up."

Duan Zhengchun hesitated for a moment, then made a serious promise.

He was never an irresponsible person, and he never intended to let Hong Lingbo down.

Wanyan Ping nodded and said nothing more, but simply hugged Duan Zhengchun even tighter.

She believed in him, and believed in him without reservation.

Several hours later, Duan Zhengchun reluctantly parted ways with Wanyan Ping, dressed in black and riding a white horse, carrying a sword box on his back, heading straight for Huai'an County.

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Huai'an Prefecture.

As evening fell, Duan Zhengchun finally returned alone on horseback to Liuyuan.

However, when he entered Willow Garden, he found that most of the martial arts heroes who had gathered there before seemed to have left, and it was very deserted.

"Senior Brother Yin?!"

"You are finally back!"

Just then, an excited cheer rang out, and Lin Zhiyuan quickly walked over to greet them.

"Why is it so empty? Where is everyone else?"

Duan Zhengchun glanced around and asked a question casually.

Lin Zhiyuan said excitedly, "The true queen of Mongolia has been killed, and the court is in chaos. They can't even take care of themselves now. The Mongolian army that was stationed outside the border has already withdrawn! The border crisis has been resolved, so everyone has left one after another."

"What? Didn't Senior Brother do this?!"

"After the great battle that day, you suddenly disappeared. Everyone was very worried about you. Later, we heard from Chief Huang that Senior Brother might have other plans."

"Isn't it?"

After hearing Lin Zhiyuan's words, Duan Zhengchun smiled without saying a word and walked straight to his room. After a long day of travel, he was already exhausted and just wanted to take a hot bath immediately.

Lin Zhiyuan frowned in confusion as he looked at the silent Duan Zhengchun, but did not press him further. He immediately ordered people to prepare hot water, a bathtub, and other items for Duan Zhengchun.

Duan Zhengchun took off his clothes and entered the tub, immersing himself completely in the water. His fatigue instantly began to dissipate.

"Brother Yin?!"

After a long while, a joyful shout came, and then two people were seen pushing open the door and walking into Duan Zhengchun's room.

It was Guo Jing and Huang Rong, a married couple.

Upon hearing that Duan Zhengchun had finally returned, Guo Jing was so overjoyed that he forgot to knock and greet him as he entered the room.

At this moment, seeing Duan Zhengchun sitting shirtless in the bathtub, the two of them were stunned at the same time. Huang Rong, in particular, blushed instantly when she saw Duan Zhengchun's muscular physique and subconsciously turned her head away.

"Brother Guo, sister-in-law."

Duan Zhengchun looked up, smiled, and clasped his hands in greeting to the two of them. When he saw Huang Rong, whose face was flushed, a ripple of emotion stirred in the bathtub as he recalled the tenderness of the previous night.

"Ahem... I'm sorry, Brother Yin. I was so happy to hear you were back that I just barged in. Please forgive me."

"Keep washing, your older brother is waiting for you outside."

Guo Jing coughed awkwardly, clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, then turned and walked out.

Duan Zhengchun smiled and nodded, his eyes fixed on the voluptuous Huang Rong, and he couldn't help but swallow hard.

He really wants a bathhouse attendant right now.

"Rong'er, why is your face so red?"

"fine!"

"Are you sick?"

"..."

Half an incense stick later, Duan Zhengchun, dressed, slowly walked into the pavilion in the courtyard.

Guo Jing had already ordered some tea and snacks to be prepared, and he sat down at the table with his wife Huang Rong.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, brother and sister-in-law."

Duan Zhengchun clasped his hands in a fist salute and said with a smile.

"No problem, no problem, Brother Yin, please sit down. Tell your elder brother, was it you who did the things that happened in the capital of Mongolia?"

Guo Jing waved his hand and hurriedly pulled Duan Zhengchun to sit next to him, eagerly pressing for answers.

Duan Zhengchun smiled and slowly nodded in acknowledgment.

"Really you?!"

"I knew it must have been you! Your sister-in-law said you left a message that the border crisis would be resolved within seven days, but I still had my doubts!"

"Until the news came that the true empress had been murdered and that she had been having an affair with a palace guard, and that this affair had been exposed, rumors spread and the Mongolian court and the country were in shock!"

"The royal family is currently embroiled in internal strife, vying for the throne, and has no time to invade the borders of our Great Song! There will be no war for some time to come!"

"You've done a great job!"

Upon seeing Duan Zhengchun nod, Guo Jing's face immediately lit up with excitement, his eyes filled with praise and satisfaction.

Huang Rong, who had been looking flustered, widened her eyes upon hearing that the true Empress had indeed died at Duan Zhengchun's hands. She secretly glanced at Duan Zhengchun in surprise once again, and looked at him with new respect from the bottom of her heart.

"Brother, you flatter me. I have only done my bit for those people on the border."

"If it weren't for our elder brother leading the martial arts heroes to guard Huai'an, the border would probably be in danger long ago, and countless people would have died tragically. Our elder brother deserves the greatest credit."

Duan Zhengchun waved his hand and said with a smile.

"It is a man's duty to live like this. How can we sit idly by when our country is in peril?! This is nothing!"

"But you are different. Having a rising star like you is a blessing for the martial arts world and the Song Dynasty! I must report this to General Guo and reward you for your contributions! This can also serve as an inspiration to the younger generation! Let them take you as their role model!"

Guo Jing looked at Duan Zhengchun with some excitement and said.

However, Duan Zhengchun shook his head and said, "It's best not to publicize this matter. I don't want to bring trouble to the Quanzhen Sect. As long as the goal is achieved, that's enough. As for fame and fortune, I have never cared about them."

Now, the only people who know that he killed the real empress, besides Yelü Chucai and his son, are Guo Jing and Huang Rong.

Guo Jing looked at Duan Zhengchun with increasing admiration and said sincerely, "He truly deserves to be my brother! Not only is he decisive in his actions and highly skilled in martial arts, but he is also thoughtful and meticulous. He is indeed a man of great talent!"

Faced with Guo Jing's high praise, Duan Zhengchun simply smiled, picked up a cup of tea from the table, stretched out his legs under the table, and took a sip.

But at that moment, he couldn't help but change his expression slightly and subconsciously looked up at Huang Rong, who was sitting on the other side of Guo Jing.

Just as he stretched out his leg, one foot accidentally hooked onto another foot under the table. Judging from Huang Rong's increasingly flushed face, that foot belonged to Huang Rong!

When their eyes met, sparks flew instantly in Duan Zhengchun's eyes.

Huang Rong shuddered and immediately withdrew her foot. She was already restless and at a loss for what to do.

She felt that there was an inexplicable magic in Duan Zhengchun's burning gaze, making her afraid to look directly at him.

"Brother Yin, what's wrong?"

Guo Jing seemed to sense something, glanced at his wife, then at Duan Zhengchun, and asked curiously.

"Oh, it's nothing."

“Good tea!”

Duan Zhengchun snapped out of his reverie, raised his teacup, and smiled as he offered a compliment.

Guo Jing didn't notice anything amiss, grinned, and continued to refill Duan Zhengchun's teacup.

The three of them sat in the pavilion, sipping tea and chatting. However, Huang Rong only occasionally chimed in when Guo Jing pointed it out, and she seemed somewhat absent-minded throughout, constantly avoiding Duan Zhengchun's gaze.

Only after nightfall did the three of them get up and leave the pavilion. Guo Jing instructed Duan Zhengchun to prepare a welcome dinner for him later, and then he and Huang Rong left the backyard.

Duan Zhengchun finished the last cup of tea before getting up and returning to his room.

"Senior Brother Yin..."

At this moment, Lin Zhiyuan reappeared and hurried over.

"what happened?"

Upon seeing Lin Zhiyuan's solemn expression, Duan Zhengchun immediately realized something was wrong and spoke up.

Lin Zhiyuan glanced around, then leaned close to Duan Zhengchun and whispered, "Yesterday, a disciple of the sect claimed to have seen an acquaintance in the city, and suspected it was Little Dragon Girl!"

"I just went to investigate myself and found that Little Dragon Girl has indeed come to Huai'an!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun's expression changed drastically, then he couldn't help but show delight, and asked, "Where?!"

Lin Zhiyuan whispered, "Spring Breeze Inn..."

"Don't tell anyone about this! Tell Brother Guo that there's no need to throw a welcome dinner for me!"

Before Lin Zhiyuan could finish speaking, Duan Zhengchun had already left Liuyuan with a single sentence.

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