Legend of the Fighter (2)
Chapters... 21: The Ci Family is Looking for Trouble
Zhou Fan returned to Bai Xian City, not feeling that he was already not far from the third prince's residence. The journey home somehow always feels short, unlike the initial journey that feels very long.
Entering the residence, Zhou Fan could not find Shao Mingrui in his room, even the room was empty with the door open.
Zhou Fan was a little worried, he recalled that there was a 'snake' in this residence. Could something happen to Shao Mingrui? But the young man did not want to take his conclusions for granted, he went out looking into all the places the third prince might have visited.
"Eunuch Di, what a coincidence. Where's the third prince, I can't find him."
The old man glanced from top to bottom, then replied in a weak voice. "Klan Ci is looking for trouble, the prince is taking care of some things regarding this matter. Perhaps the prince was now at the Lingshui Feeding House."
Zhou Fan frowned. Ci Clan? They were a large clan in Bei Xian city, why look for trouble with Shao Mingrui who was the City Lord of Bei Xian.
Instead of asking questions, it is better to meet the person directly. Thought Zhou Fan and headed straight for the restaurant mentioned.
The Lingshui Dining House was one of the businesses that Shao Mingrui managed, already spread in various corners of the Bei Xian City area.
Just a few minutes Zhou Fan arrived at the Lingshui Dining House, he entered by showing his plaque. With that he was able to enter without a hitch, not even anyone tried to block him when he entered the room of the chief administrator.
"It seems you're very busy." Zhou Fan directly occupied the empty seat next to Shao Mingrui.
Shao Mingrui glanced at a glance, he had already memorized with Zhou Fan's voice, there was no need for him to find out who had come upon hearing his voice.
"Kaluarga Ci came and looked for trouble at the Lingshui Dining House branch. Because of this, I lost a lot."
Zhou Fan carefully heard Shao Mingrui's complaint, not infrequently the young man muttered to make some others look on in surprise.
"Whether they know what's the problem, it's impossible for them to do this for no apparent reason." Zhou Fan glanced at Shao Mingrui, while the one glimpsed nodded.
"They said if the tax was too big, they objected. Though taxes were regulated by the empire, I did not take advantage at all, but they said I cheated."
Zhou Fan remained silent for a while, suddenly he opened his eyes that had originally docked.
"If that's the case, then this tax has been in effect for the past few years, but why are the Ci family just complaining about this problem now. Something must be wrong."
Shao Mingrui frowned. He had previously been too focused on the issue of eating houses, to the point of not paying attention to it.
If you think about it, it would be very unreasonable if they just complain about the tax problem while the tax itself has been in effect since the last few years.
"This must be something moving in the shadows." Zhou Fan carved out a mysterious smile, he felt that someone was trying to get rid of Shao Mingrui.
Is it the first prince, or the eighth prince? They are the main suspects in this matter.
Shao Mingrui also thought so, he did not continue the conversation, preferring to return to the residence.
"Brother, I'm re-engaging you in my troubles." Shao Mingrui looked at the back of Zhou Fan who was standing in front of him.
Zhou Fan was astonished by what Shao Mingrui was talking about. The young man turned around with a slightly ugly face.
"I-Zhou Fan will not regret the path I have chosen. Since you're my brother, don't think of me as someone else. Besides, helping you is like helping myself."
Zhou Fan ended his statement with a smile decorating his face.
Shao Mingrui looked at Zhou Fan with a hint of hilarity, if he did not hear the last sentence perhaps he would be deeply moved.
They entered the residence, and the first one the two saw was a woman who greeted with a smiling face.
She was Cheng Liyu, who somehow looked a little different. The woman looked calmer and certainly less attentive.
In his hand was already one urn that Zhou Fan guessed was quality wine.
"My husband, I've been waiting for you. I'm providing the best wine just for you." Cheng Liyu led Shao Mingrui to the seat, as she poured him a glass of wine.
Zhou Fan frowned, he had no idea since when this woman was so good. The last time she poisoned her husband, and now it is very attentive to pouring quality wine.
Is something wrong? Zhou Fan rubbed his chin.
While without hesitation Shao Mingrui grabbed the glass before him. "While there is poison in this container, I will drink it."
Shao Mingrui's words made Cheng Liyu narrow her eyes, she took a look at Shao Mingrui's face which seemed to be pouting a resigned smile.
'What I do, he's very kind to me, even when I thrust poison he still pleases me.' Cheng Liyu continued to monologue with herself, she felt something stuck in her feelings.
Shao Mingrui turned his head towards Cheng Liyu, once again he smiled.
Pyars...
Shao Mingrui was surprised when Cheng Liyu suddenly grabbed the glass in his hand and immediately threw the glass onto the floor.
"You know that it's poisonous, but you still want to drink it, is it worth it?"
Shao Mingrui smiled instead. "If it makes you satisfied, I will."
Shao Mingrui's words made Cheng Liyu flinch. 'Is it true that all this is because of him, isn't the third prince known as a cruel man, why doesn't this match what the first prince said?'
Cheng Liyu suddenly prostrated himself under her husband's feet. "I'm sorry, I- "
Not yet had Cheng Liyu said all her regrets, Shao Mingrui grabbed onto the woman's shoulder and pulled her into her arms.
Zhou Fan who watched could only shake his head and leave the two of them. Unknowingly, both of his legs led to the garden of the residence.
Hem...
The young man remembered his wife, as well as his daughter and future son. Besides his mother's father did not escape in his mind.
***
In the Black Stone City, a woman was holding a beautiful little baby. In addition, she was pregnant, visible from her rather large stomach.
"Xia'er, look at your mother. She is beautiful like you, hopefully your father can bring back ten crystal beasts. So that your mother can come back with us." The woman brought the baby closer to a woman lying on the bed.
"Lin'er, you're here from the morning. You come back, you need rest, let Xia'er and Wei'er take care of it."
Wei Guanlin glanced back, seeing a woman coming he stood up. "Mommy, I'm fine. After all, pregnancy should not be an excuse for laziness."
Zhou Qian sighed, he then glanced at his other daughter-in-law. "You're the same as Wei'er, stubborn."