How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

"If the young lady wants meat wontons, we at the Li residence also have them."

Li Wanqing took Jiang Ruolan's hand, which was suspended in mid-air, and said with a light laugh, "The two ladies came to my rescue to repay Liu Shan's kindness, but I, Li Wanqing, have received kindness from the two ladies, so how can I repay it?"

"With all this back and forth, who is repaying whose kindness?" Xiao Yue asked, completely bewildered.

"If you two ladies don't mind, you might as well stay at the Li residence for a while during your stay in Cangzhou, so that I can show you some hospitality," Li Wanqing said warmly.

Li Wanqing had personally witnessed the skills of the two female warriors.

Martial arts masters in the Great Xia Dynasty were divided into first-class, second-class, and third-class based on their strength.

Among them, the third-rate trains muscles and bones, the second-rate circulates qi and blood, and the first-rate cultivates internal energy.

In the eyes of ordinary people, even a third-rate master is a god-like figure.

Speaking of Jiang Ruolan's skills alone, they are the best Li Wanqing has ever seen, without exception.

If Li Wanqing wasn't mistaken, Jiang Ruolan had already reached the second-rate level, while Xiao Yue, at only eleven or twelve years old, was already a third-rate expert. The future of these two girls was limitless.

Now that two top-tier experts are right in front of her, Li Wanqing naturally wants to persuade them to stay. Moreover, she can tell that Liu Shan wants to invite the two to stay at his residence temporarily.

"Then we will be troubling you both during our stay in Cangzhou."

To Li Wanqing's surprise, Jiang Ruolan agreed quite readily.

Upon hearing that she could stay at the Li residence temporarily, Xiao Yue was the happiest person of all.

"Sister Wanqing, will I be able to eat meat wontons tonight?"

Li Wanqing smiled and nodded, instructing the servants beside her to hurry into the mansion to prepare.

"Sister Wanqing is the best, just as good as my senior sister and benefactor."

At this moment, the girl was so happy that she danced with joy, completely lacking the fierce spirit she displayed when fighting a tiger with her bare hands in the hunting grounds, as if she were not a person at all.

Seeing her junior sister's happy expression, Jiang Ruolan breathed a sigh of relief.

Tonight I finally don't have to sleep in that dilapidated temple anymore.

To meet such kind people as Young Master Liu and Miss Li during the most difficult time of one's life is truly a testament to the value of their efforts in helping others along the way.

They still need to stay in Cangzhou for a while, a place where they know no one. Now that they have been invited by their benefactor and his family, wouldn't she be a complete fool to refuse?!

Therefore, Jiang Ruolan actually wanted to settle down in the Li family even more than Xiao Yue.

Liu Shan was very satisfied with Li Wanqing's arrangement; it was a win-win situation for everyone!

Just as the group entered the Li residence, a series of loud shouts suddenly came from behind them!

"Jiang Ruolan, don't leave!"

"Take her back to the county government office immediately!"

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"How dare you! This is the residence of the Loyal and Martial Commandant! How dare you cause trouble here?" The guards in front of the Li residence stepped forward first, protecting Li Wanqing and her entourage behind them.

These people had all served under Li Polu. After they left the military, Li Polu arranged for them to stay in his residence, which was considered a new way out for them.

Those who have been on the battlefield are naturally incomparable to the lowly constables in the yamen. Just standing there, their aura alone is intimidating.

The constables who had originally intended to block the way instinctively took a half step back. After realizing what was happening, the middle-aged constable in charge quickly cupped his hands and said, "Jiang Ruolan is suspected of murder. We are here on the orders of the magistrate to escort her back to the Jinhua County government for questioning. We ask for your assistance."

"My senior sister would never kill anyone! You must be mistaken." Xiao Yue wasn't tall, but her voice was very loud. She tilted her head and shouted at the other side.

"May I ask what this constable's intentions are?" Liu Shan stepped forward in a cold voice.

Although he has only met Jiang Ruolan and Xiao Yue twice so far, he absolutely does not believe that the two of them would do anything to harm people.

"Jiang Ruolan is suspected of murdering Yang Lian'er in Jinhua County and then fleeing to avoid punishment. This is the detention document."

As the middle-aged constable pulled a document from his pocket, he stepped forward with a smile and said, "It's my duty. I'm sure the Commandant's Office won't interfere with our official business."

The fact that the other party was threatening the Li family's reputation made Li Wanqing quite unhappy.

"We're not releasing them today, let's see what you can do to us!"

Li Wanqing has always been someone who responds better to gentle persuasion than force, and she is fiercely protective of her own. Once she has set her mind on someone, she will support them to the end, especially since Jiang Ruolan just saved her life.

At this moment, she would never forget the kindness shown to her.

The middle-aged constable was on a mission. If he arrested Jiang Ruolan, he might offend this sixth-rank military officer who had no real power and did not lead troops. However, if he failed to complete the magistrate's order, his entire family would probably not have a good life in Jinhua in the future.

Thinking of this, he drew his long sword from his waist and said slowly, "Then I have no choice but to offend you."

The situation instantly became tense, but Liu Shan and Li Wanqing stood side by side without fear.

After all, this spectacle was nothing compared to the thrill of seeing wolves and tigers during the hunt.

"Guards, arrest the suspect Jiang Ruolan."

The middle-aged constable naturally knew that it was unwise to make a big fuss in front of the Li residence, but now he had no way out and he had to bring Jiang Ruolan back to Jinhua County.

Soon, several constables made a move to rush forward!

The guards of the Li family also promptly set up their formation. The leader turned around, clasped his hands, and said, "Please take the young master and others back to the manor to rest, Miss. We will definitely guard the Captain's manor to the death."

"Wait a minute!"

At this moment, Jiang Ruolan, who had been kept in the back by the crowd and had not uttered a word, suddenly stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Put away your knife, I'll go with you."

"no!"

Xiao Yue, Liu Shan, and Li Wanqing spoke in unison, their attitudes resolute.

Jiang Ruolan turned to Li Wanqing and Liu Shan and said, "If we rashly confront the prefect, even the military command will be branded as obstructing official business. It's not worth it."

"Don't worry, our Li family..."

Before Li Wanqing could finish speaking, Jiang Ruolan interrupted, "Miss Li, I know your enthusiasm. It's a blessing for my junior sister and me to have met you and Young Master Liu in Cangzhou. I'm only going to the Jinhua County government office to be interrogated, and I'm willing to cooperate to prove my innocence. However, I have a request: I can only entrust Xiao Yue to you and my benefactor's care during her stay in Cangzhou. While I..."

"My senior sister didn't kill anyone, I can testify!" Xiao Yue was clearly agitated.

Jiang Ruolan quickly pulled Xiao Yue to her side, gently patted her head, and softly comforted her.

"Senior sister, you didn't kill anyone, so why did you go with them?!"

Xiao Yue's emotions grew increasingly intense; she even rolled up her sleeves, clearly wanting to let her actions speak for themselves.

"Xiao Yue, be good. While your senior sister is away, you must listen to your benefactor and Miss Li, okay? Your senior sister promises you that she will be back soon. Be good."

Xiao Yue's eyes were a little red, but because there were outsiders present, she forced herself not to let the tears fall. But this only made her look more pitiful.