Flourishing of the Ming Dynasty Novel - Chapter 106

Chapter 106 Gushan Town (2)
When the surrounding people saw this, their faces immediately became even more terrified. Many people looked at Lu Zhen with sympathy, because they knew how domineering Young Master Guo was in the area.

Within this Gushan Town and within a radius of several dozen kilometers, the Guo Clan’s influence was even greater than the government. More than half of the people in the surrounding villages and towns were planted with their own land, so they needed to look up to his Guo Clan’s breath to survive. Therefore, Young Master Guo had been a tyrant in the town since he was young. If he was happy, he would bring people to rampage around the town, but the townsfolk did not dare to be angry or speak out.

In addition, everyone knew that this Guo Que had a hobby, and that was good sex and fishing. As long as it was a woman that he had taken a fancy to, he would use all sorts of methods to snatch her into the manor. Even if it was an outsider who passed by, he still dared to do so. Therefore, it was obviously a great misfortune for him that the woman behind Lu Zhen was favored by him this time.

Guo Que’s pair of colored eyes were looking at Chu Yunrong and the other two girls. The more he looked at them, the more itching his heart felt. This Gushan Town was only a small place. In addition to being located in the north, there had never been such a beautiful woman. Now that two of them had arrived, he naturally had the intention to obtain them.

Originally, he had planned to properly talk to this outsider in front of him, so much so that he could even pay a sum of money for it. But now, Lu Zhen actually didn’t give him face. He was instantly annoyed and had already planned to rob people directly. In any case, he, Young Master Guo, usually did this kind of thing.

The four people who followed him were also experienced fellows. Seeing his young master’s expression sink, they could already vaguely guess his thoughts. Therefore, they drove forward immediately and wanted to make a move directly.

Lu Zhen also felt this, his eyes instantly narrowed, and his heart automatically became angry. Is there any law in this world? To think that someone would dare to commit such a powerful act of robbing a commoner’s daughter under such a clear world?

However, he knew that he was definitely not a match for the four men in front of him, so it was impossible for him to use any preemptive methods. He put his hand into his sleeve and took out his official certificate. “If I didn’t give you this face, it was because I was afraid that you, Guo Jiazhuang, wouldn’t have the qualifications to invite this official to be a guest.” At this point, he could only use his identity to scare people back.

When Lu Zhen said those first few words, Guo Que’s anger grew even heavier, and he even wanted to call someone to attack him directly. But then, he swallowed the words that came to his mouth, “Are you an official?” Although the Guo Clan had overtaken the government in the local area, they were still just ordinary people.

Lu Zhen shook his official credentials and let them see the fake cover clearly, “Exactly. This official is the magistrate of the Great Harmony Prefecture, Guang Ling County. Today, he is on the orders of the Imperial Court to go to the capital. I wonder if you still dare to let me wander around your manor for a few more people?”

The four knights were about to attack, but upon hearing this, their hands stopped. Their faces revealed a look of fear. They couldn’t help but turn to look at their young master. It was obvious that things were not going well. If it was an ordinary citizen, they would snatch it away. Even the local government did not dare to investigate further, but Lu Zhen was an official in a very different situation.

Even Guo Que couldn’t help but retreat. He stared at the official certificate in Lu Zhen’s hand with a gloomy expression. After weighing it for a while, he could only retreat to the next best thing.

He could easily distinguish between the two women in front of him. The one with a more beautiful appearance should be this madam, while the other younger one is a servant of the family. Originally, he preferred the older and more beautiful one, but it was obvious that he could not take the wife of an official, so he could only take the younger one.

Guo Que calmed down and chuckled, “Since this lord wants to go to the capital, I naturally won’t dare to keep him. However …” As he spoke, his gaze slipped out on Cui Mei’s face, “I have a reluctant request. I hope this lord can fulfill my wish …”

Lu Zhen did not expect that the other party would dare to entangle him like this after revealing his identity. He immediately frowned even more disgusted and said, “Since it’s a merciless invitation, then it’s better not to say it.”

Seeing Lu Zhen reject his request in one bite, Guo Que’s face darkened, and the knights were instantly enraged. One of them said, “Don’t toast without being punished! Even if you are an official, it’s not up to you in Gushan Town! Even if the local government comes to us, you have to be polite to our eldest young master.”

“Guo Xiong” Guo Que snorted and interrupted his subordinate. He then continued to look at Lu Zhen threateningly, “There’s no need to mention the long journey to the capital. Furthermore, you must need some money to run away from the capital. How about this, this young master will give you a hundred silver taels for free. As long as you give her to me, you will treat us as friends?” As he spoke, his finger pointed at Cuimei behind Lu Zhen.

Cuimei didn’t expect this fierce fellow to ask for him so directly from his master. He was stunned and immediately shouted, “No! Master, I don’t want to leave you and Miss …” Afterwards, his eyes were filled with fear, apparently afraid that Lu Zhen would really agree to this.

Chu Yunrong, who was beside her, also revealed an angry expression. The evil young man’s gaze had already made her feel extremely disgusted, and she knew exactly what he was planning. Now that Lu Zhen had revealed his identity, he actually dared to make such excessive demands. Did this fellow really think that no one dared to offend him?

Seeing Cuimei’s frightened appearance, Chu Yunrong quickly reached out to hold her hand and whispered, “Don’t worry, Master and I will not give you away!”

Guo Que’s suggestion surprised many people around him. This time, Young Master Guo was really reasonable. In the past, he had always robbed people directly. Today, he was actually willing to give them money. Moreover, one hundred taels of silver was enough. To ordinary people, this was almost an astronomical figure.

Even Guo Que himself felt that he had done a very good job this time. He was just a maidservant, could it be worth a hundred taels of silver? If he was willing to pay such a high price, this fellow in front of him would probably readily agree, right?

But Lu Zhen smiled coldly, “Sorry, I’m going to let you down. She’s my family. Although I, Lu Zhen, am not talented, I still can’t make the habit of betraying my family.”

Hearing that he had actually rejected Guo Que so directly, the surrounding people cried out in alarm, while Cui Mei exhaled heavily and almost cried out in gratitude.

“You” Guo Que was really angry this time. He had never been so rejected before. Today, he was already reasonable enough. He didn’t expect that this fellow in front of him would completely ignore his kindness. It seemed that he was more suitable to be strong!

Thinking of this, his eyes narrowed fiercely. “So, this business is not going to be settled?”

“People are not goods, there is no such thing as business.” Lu Zhen stared at the other party and said.

“Hmph, I really thought that I wouldn’t dare to do anything to you because you’re an official? Guo Xiong!” “Bring them back, not only this maidservant, but also her. I want this young master too!” Guo Que couldn’t help but give the order, “Bring them back!” “Bring them back, not just this maidservant, but also her!” As he spoke, he pointed his finger at Chu Yunrong.

When Lu Zhen saw that the other party was actually going to rob him, his heart tightened. He immediately took a step forward and pulled out the dagger that had been hidden in his sleeve. As long as the other party dared to make a move, he would immediately attack Guo Que. Although he didn’t have any martial arts skills, he still understood the principle of capturing the thief first.

Guo Xiong and the others agreed, then urged their horses and surrounded them. Evidently, they were going to trap Lu Zhen before robbing him.

However, none of the surrounding civilians dared to speak out against this. Instead, they retreated backwards, obviously not wanting to offend Young Master Guo. Perhaps this was also the reason why the Guo Clan was able to dominate Gushan Town. It was all because they were used to it!

Chu Yunrong and Lu Zhen hid behind each other with panic on their faces. They could also see that things were already very bad …

Just as the four knights were about to attack, a furious shout came from the bluestone street beside them, “How dare you treat my lord so rudely in the street!” However, a Guang Ling Army soldier found out about this and rushed over with a loud shout.

Although Lu Zhen suddenly had more helpers on his side, Guo Que and his four subordinates were only stunned, and then they laughed indifferently. Just a helper, what can he do?

But very quickly, they couldn’t laugh anymore. Along with the soldier’s loud shout, many people rushed out from the nearby streets and inns.

This Gushan Town wasn’t very big, and a single movement could alert everyone. Those soldiers didn’t know that Lu Zhen was trapped in the dispute just now. Now that they heard that it was Lord who was being bullied, they naturally rushed over immediately.

In the blink of an eye, twenty or so soldiers with weapons and ferocious expressions quickly surrounded Guo Que and his four subordinates. This time, the five of them and the townspeople were completely dumbfounded. No one had expected that such a small county magistrate would carry so many subordinates with him. Moreover, they were all generous and generous. It seemed that they were warriors.

“You …” Guo Que’s face turned a little pale. “How are you going? There’s a law here!”

Some people are like this, when they do evil, do not regard any law as a child; However, once he was at a disadvantage, he would bring out the imperial law, as if the imperial law was set by his family.

“I wonder if you, Young Master Guo, still want to do this business right now?” Lu Zhen asked with a cold smile.

“I…” Guo Que shook his head, unable to even speak.

“Since that’s the case, then please leave. It’s getting late.” Lu Zhen didn’t want to cause more trouble. In the end, he was just a passer-by. There was no need to fight with such a fellow. He didn’t lose his reputation.

“Let’s go” With a wave of his hand, Guo Que brought his men away in a sorry state, causing the surrounding people to be in a trance, as if they were dreaming. They had never seen Young Villa Master Guo eat such a shriveled meal before.