Back at Long Shuai's Mansion, a middle-aged woman with a slim figure came up and said, "Master is back."
This is He Juntao, the front yard housekeeper selected by Long Chen. This woman is originally from Xichang.
"Find a place for them both to stay and get their injuries healed."
He Juntao bowed and said, "I obey my orders."
Long Chen rode back to the backyard, and He Juntao said to the two of them: "You two, come with me."
The two followed He Juntao to a room, where the woman helped the man lie down.
"What's your name? Who is he? Why was he beaten so badly?"
He Juntao asked seemingly unintentionally.
The woman replied: "My name is Liu Qingqing, and this is my little barbarian. He was beaten to protect me."
He Juntao found a man who knew medical skills, gave Xiaomanzi acupuncture to remove the congestion, and gave Xiaomanzi decoction, then he stayed in the room.
"Sir, who is that master?"
Liu Qingqing could tell that Long Chen was very powerful, but he didn't know his identity.
He Juntao was a little surprised and asked: "You don't even know General Long?"
But then I thought about it, Long Chen was wearing makeup, so it was normal that he didn’t recognize him.
"Is he General Long Chengen?"
Liu Qingqing couldn't believe her luck.
"Yes, no matter what happens to you, you can tell me and I will tell General Long to keep you safe."
He Juntao said seriously.
Liu Qingqing looked at the sleeping Xiaomanzi, tears fell, and began to tell her story.
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backyard.
When Long Chen returned to the main room, Xiang Ning had already fallen asleep.
Long Chen poured a cup of tea and drank it slowly.
Dong dong dong...
"Come in."
He Juntao walked in softly and bowed: "Sir, I have asked clearly."
The woman's name is Liu Qingqing, from Ningyuan County in the north. She makes a living by hunting and lives with her grandfather Liu Laohei.
The man was only nicknamed Xiaomanzi. Liu Qingqing said that he wandered from the northern grasslands to Ningyuan County and was taken in by Liu Laohei and kept company with Liu Qingqing.
The three of them usually hunted in the mountains. Not long ago, they hunted a white tiger in the mountains. After skinning it, they wanted to sell it for a good price, so they came to the capital.
Unexpectedly, he failed to sell the tiger skin in the capital, but was robbed by a bully. Liu Laohei was beaten to death, and Liu Qingqing was caught and sold into Rouge Lane.
Xiaomanzi sneaked into Rouge Lane and wanted to rescue Liu Qingqing, but later met Long Chen.
"How many years have you been wandering from the northern grasslands to Ningyuan?"
"She said it's been twelve years."
Long Chen nodded slightly and said: "Okay, heal their injuries and don't let them run around."
He Juntao continued: "That young master has some background, I'm afraid he will be in some trouble."
Long Chen smiled and said: "What kind of trouble can there be? Those villains who kill people and sell goods, and force good girls into prostitution, deserve to die."
He Juntao nodded and exited the room.
Long Chen changed into pajamas and went to bed. Xiang Ning had already warmed up the bed.
Although there is a heated bed, a bed that is warmed by the human body is more comfortable, especially for young girls.
....
"Sir, someone is here to cause trouble."
In a daze, I heard Xiang Ning's voice.
Long Chen opened his eyes and saw Xiang Ning's anxious face.
"Does it mean I killed someone?"
Long Chen stretched himself and slowly got up.
"Did you really kill him?"
"Yes, give me some water to wash my face."
Xiang Ning brought hot water over, and Long Chen had breakfast again, then walked slowly to the front yard and entered the main hall, which is where guests are received.
A man with gray beard and hair was sitting in the guest seat. The scarred man stood beside him with his head lowered, and two men with the realm of kings stood behind him.
Seeing Long Chen come in, the man's eyes were cold and he slowly saluted: "General Long."
Long Chen sat down at the main seat, smiled slightly, and asked: "Who is your Excellency?"
The man said coldly: "General Long is a proud young man and does not recognize me. I am Wei Xizhou, the former censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He is a veteran of the two dynasties."
Long Chen smiled and said: "It turns out to be Wei Yushi. Please forgive me for not recognizing him due to my lack of experience."
Wei Xizhou's face was extremely ugly, and his hands were shaking slightly, as if he had been holding back.
"I asked General Long why he killed my son in public in Rouge Lane!"
Long Chen looked at the scarred man behind him and asked, "I, the general, also want to ask Lord Wei, why did your son want to assassinate me?"
Wei Xizhou was stunned for a moment and said angrily: "Long Chengen, you are confusing right and wrong. My son is a scribe, how can I assassinate you?"
Bang!
Long Chen was furious and cursed: "In full view of everyone, your son ordered several people to besiege him, not to assassinate him!"
"Don't talk about killing your son, even if you destroy your Wei family, you deserve it!"
Wei Xizhou didn't expect Long Chen to be so tough and not give him any face at all.
"Okay, I will go to the palace to meet the Holy One and ask for an explanation from the Holy One!"
Wei Xizhou walked out angrily, followed by the other three.
"etc!"
Long Chen said coldly.
Wei Xizhou stopped and sneered: "What? You even want to kill me?"
Long Chen pointed at the scarred man and said, "You stay!"
Wei Xizhou laughed and said: "Arrogant, you will stay if you say you will!"
The three men followed Wei Xizhou out. He Juntao stopped at the door and bowed respectfully: "Master Wei, please don't make it difficult for us."
Wei Xizhou was so angry that he trembled all over and cursed: "If you have the guts, just do it!"
Bang!
He Juntao knocked over the scarred man with one punch and trampled him under his feet. He laughed and said, "Master Wei, walk slowly."
Wei Xizhou's face turned pale with anger, he stumbled out of Commander Long's Mansion and took a car to Fengming Palace.
"Put it down!"
He Juntao gave an order, and two servants came forward and dragged the man away.
"Go and find the evidence. I think I will enter the palace soon."
Wei Xizhou's son deserves to die, but he still needs an explanation before the empress.
He Juntao took out a list and replied: "It was already done last night."
Long Chen took the order, looked at it briefly, and said with a smile: "Okay."
After leaving the main hall, Long Chen entered the guest room. Xiao Manzi had already woken up, and Liu Qingqing was feeding him soup next to him.
"General Dragon."
When Liu Qingqing saw Long Chen coming in, she was a little at a loss.
This was the first time she saw such a big official.
When Xiao Manzi saw Long Chen, something strange flashed in his eyes, and he struggled to get up. Long Chen said: "Lie down, you were beaten so badly, I estimate that you will have to lie down for at least a month."
Liu Qingqing was very grateful and kept bending down to thank: "Thank you, general, thank you, general."
He Juntao helped Liu Qingqing sit down and said with a smile: "You're welcome, take good care of your little barbarian."
Long Chen felt a little strange. This little man was only 18 years old, but Liu Qingqing was over 20 years old. Are the two of them siblings?
"Sir, I have something to ask you."
Liu Qingqing mustered up her courage and said.
"I know, we have found your grandfather and have put him in Yizhuang temporarily. Don't worry."
Long Chen knew what Liu Qingqing wanted to say.
"Thank you General."
Liu Qingqing burst into tears.
Little Manzi endured the pain and rolled over, kowtowed to Long Chen: "Thank you, General."
Long Chen immediately helped the little man lie down and said, "Don't worry, I will avenge you."
Outside the door, Xiang Ning came in and said, "Sir, the Holy One has announced that you will enter the palace."
Long Chen immediately changed into court clothes and entered the palace to confront him.
