Become the Emperor of Man by starting from the Qiyun entry

Chapter 13 Dragon City Shock
Dragon City, Tea House

"Law-abiding people are depressed every morning, while the strong and powerful are happy every night."

"Harming others for your own benefit rides a horse or a mule, while being honest and fair leads to starvation."

……

After the storyteller finished reciting the opening poem, he continued:
"Last time I mentioned that Lord Longcheng was kind and generous. He loved to repair bridges and roads, benefit the people in the village, provide porridge to relieve hunger, and provide free medical treatment..."

"You are such a rare good man, such a great judge."

Although Chu's father's good deeds were just spending money to be a good man and accumulate virtue for Chu Wujiang, they were not as high as the storyteller exaggerated.

But that doesn't stop the storyteller from taking the money and praising him to the sky.

“But who could have thought that Lord Long Cheng would die unexpectedly while practicing martial arts, and his wife would also pass away.”

"It's so sad and miserable."

The audience also sighed, saying that good people don't always get rewarded.

When the storyteller saw that the atmosphere was set, he slammed the gavel and shouted:

"It's not easy for the Chu family's young master to recover from his misfortune and return home to inherit the family business."

"The Zhenhai Marquisate actually sent out ghosts to attack the young master and seize his family property. They are simply unfilial!"

"Not a son of man!"

"Marquis Zhenhai is so arrogant, is there no law in our dynasty?"

There was an uproar in the room, and the tea drinkers were horrified and hurriedly advised:
"Sir, you can't say that. You can't say that!"

The storyteller blushed and shouted:
"What are you afraid of? Heaven and earth will always be fair!"

"The Chu Mansion has announced that it will sever all ties with the Zhenhai Marquis Mansion."

"The Changxin Chamber of Commerce announced that it will no longer do business with the Zhenhai Marquisate!"

Something big has happened.

Not only the tea drinkers, but even the well-informed people in Longcheng were terrified when they heard the news.

The two great noble families in Longzhou began to clash seriously.

One is the old Chu family. Although their title is only Viscount, and they have been unlucky in recent years and their family fortunes have declined, they have been operating in Longzhou the longest and have deep roots.

One is the Zhenhai Marquis Mansion, a newly emerged upstart in the Tianming Dynasty. It was awarded the title of Marquis for suppressing major pirates at sea and expanding the territory at sea.

Now the Chu family announced that they would cut off all ties with the Zhenhai Marquis's Mansion and filed a lawsuit, intending to go to Tianjing to expose the Zhenhai Marquis's actions, collusion with the Wangui Sect, and assassination of nobles.

All businesses related to the Chu family hung up a new sign with a few words written on it.

[Dogs are not allowed to enter the Zhenhai Marquis Mansion. ]

The two families officially broke up.

Following Chu Wujiang's order, the entire Chu family's machinery began to rub against the Zhenhai Marquis Mansion.

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Dragon City, Fish Market

The steward of Changxin Chamber of Commerce came on a fast horse:

"The shopkeeper's."

"From today on, any boat coming from Misty Island or from the Zhenhai Marquis' Mansion will not buy any fish."

"Remember, don't buy any fish, let them all rot!"

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Loyalty and Bravery House, Living Room

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

"Fight me, the more intense the better."

Earl Zhongyong laughed three times.

Although their family also hoped that Chu Wujiang would die immediately so that they could get a share of the pie.

But the Baili family will never take action now. If the Chu family and the Zhenhai Marquis' Mansion fight each other, it will be the best outcome for the Zhongyong Marquis' Mansion.

Baili Feng, the son of the Earl of Zhongyong, asked quickly:
"Dad, should we support the Zhenhai Marquisate?"

The loyal and brave man immediately started to curse:
"Bullshit, where's your brain?"

"The Baili family must firmly support the Chu family!"

"Who the hell is so crazy that he sends ghosts to kill people? We need to get to the bottom of this."

"If it was the Marquis of Zhenhai who did it, then let him die. That way there will be one less person to steal food from."

"Prepare a generous gift immediately. I will personally visit the Chu family to express my condolences!"

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Shunyi Bo Mansion, Garden

Huo Wenda, the second son of Shunyi Bo, came quickly and reported the important matter. He said incredulously:
"Father, is this Marquis Zhenhai crazy?"

Shunyi Bo lay on the armchair and said dissatisfiedly:
"You need to stay calm when facing big things. You are so impetuous, you are not as sensible as your sister."

Huo Wenda lowered his head and said:
"Yes, father." Shunyi Bo then relaxed his tone and said softly:
"It may not be him."

"But for the Chu family, relying on him is the right choice."

"Who told Zhenhai Marquis Mansion to be the most anxious?"

"Chu Feiyang's son is really not simple."

Huo Wenda seemed to have thought of something and asked in a low voice:

"Father, this has nothing to do with us."

Shunyi Bo did not answer:
"Don't think about it. Prepare the gifts and go to comfort Chu Jiazi for your father."

"Also, immediately raise the alert level in the mansion to prevent anyone from taking risks and disrupting the situation."

"The descendants of each family are not allowed to go out at will for one month."

"A lot of people are going to die in Longcheng."

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Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion
A smile appeared on Weiyuanbo's lips:
"Go and prepare a memorial for me."

"I want to impeach the Marquis of Zhenhai!"

……

The powerful people in the entire Longcheng reacted one after another after hearing that Chu Wujiang had been assassinated.

However, the Zhenhai Marquis Mansion is not in Longcheng, so their reaction speed is much slower.

The first person to arrive at the Chu Mansion was the prefect of Longcheng.

Prefect Liu had cold sweat on his forehead.

No matter whether it was the assassination of the nobles in Longcheng or the Chu family's complaint to the emperor and breaking off relations with the Marquis of Zhenhai.

Any event can have a result.

That means Magistrate Liu’s official career is completely over.

"I have brought along a detective to investigate the assassination attempt on Master Chu."

On ordinary days, when the people reported crimes, the rare detectives would be dispatched, and all of them were the elites among the police.

The guard at the Chu Mansion watched as the prefect personally led the investigation and did not let anyone in directly. Instead, he said politely:
"I'm sorry, Your Excellency the Prefect."

"Now the young master is meeting the abbot of the Great Compassion Temple, Master Bei Ku."

"Master Sadness is confirming the ghost matter. Do not disturb him."

"Please wait a moment."

What a quick move!
Prefect Liu was shocked, because in order to determine whether Chu Wujiang was attacked by a ghost, Master Beiku of the Great Compassion Temple would be an authoritative figure.

He could prove that Chu Wujiang had indeed been assassinated by a ghost.

Chu Wujiang is cautious in his work, so he must have solid evidence to prove his guilt.

Moreover, a ghost that could evade the Chu Mansion’s strict defenses must be extraordinary.

Governor Liu immediately said:
"Then I will wait here."

The Chu family guard said in a cold tone:
"In order to ensure the safety of the young master, everyone must disarm, including the prefect."

presumptuous!

Prefect Liu's guards and detectives were furious, but Prefect Liu immediately stopped them and said in a deep voice:
"I understand."

"Everyone, lay down your weapons."

"Yes, my lord."

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Chu Mansion, Living Room

When Magistrate Liu finally stepped into the Chu family's door and walked into the living room, Chu Wujiang had already finished discussing with Master Bei Ku of the Great Compassion Temple.

The Master of Misery, his name suits him well.

His appearance is like a reef carved by time and suffering, sharp-edged, steady and heavy.

He chanted a Buddhist name:
"Namo Amitabha, it is indeed a kind mother ghost."

"The Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect has reappeared in the martial arts world, stirring up a bloody storm."

"Everyone at Dabei Temple will do their best to assist the Chu family and catch the evil spirit."

Chu Wujiang glanced at Prefect Liu and thanked Master Beiku:
"Thank you for your proof, Master."

"This Zhenhai Marquisate colluded with the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect and sent out ghosts to murder the nobles."

"The Chu family and he are irreconcilable."

"As for Magistrate Liu, I'm afraid his tenure as an official will come to an end."

Prefect Liu stood at the door and shouted:

"Master Chu, this must be a misunderstanding!"

(End of this chapter)