"The capital's magistrate is here to arrest the murderer. All of you, scram!"
Just as the voice faded away, a dozen or so black-clothed constables followed by a young man wearing a floral robe and a scarf on his head strode in. When the surrounding customers heard that it was the capital magistrate's office, they knew how powerful they were and quickly moved aside to avoid them.
The Young Master walked to Yan Li with his men, pointed at him and shouted, "That's him. Arrest him!"
"Wait." Lian Hai Zhangjin closed his fan with a "pa" sound and asked with a smile, "What crime did this Brother Yan commit?"
"Murder!" The young man glanced at Lianhai Zhangjin, his eyes fixed on the fan. His expression changed slightly. "I advise you not to meddle in other people's business. This is the business of our capital governor."
Yan Li calmly picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth to chew, saying, "Murder? Who did he kill? When was he killed? What is the evidence? "
The young master said coldly, "Follow me back to investigate, and you'll know."
"You said I killed someone," Yan Li leisurely filled a bowl of soup. "Then you should know the name of the victim. Don't tell me you came to arrest people without knowing this?"
"Who says I don't know!" The young master rolled his eyes and sneered, "Bing Province's Lin 'an County's Green Elegant Gathering, the entire Chai Clan was killed by you!"
Yan Li slowly drank a mouthful of soup, then said, "Although I came from Green Elegant Gathering, I don't know any Chai clan. If I killed someone, why would the county magistrate give me a document? Furthermore, Qing Ya Market belongs to the local area, and the Capital Magistrate's Office is in charge of the capital region. Do you think that the Imperial Court's County Magistrate is just a decoration? Why don't you handle state affairs on behalf of the Hall of Governmental Affairs? Besides, I'm starting to doubt your identity … "
At this point, his face suddenly darkened and he shouted, "Tell me, who sent you to frame me!"
His voice was like thunder, shaking the entire restaurant to the point of buzzing.
Such an imposing manner directly shocked the young childe on the spot. He subconsciously said, "My name is Yu Muren. The capital governor is my father!"
Realizing that he had lost his composure, he flew into a rage. "I advise you to quickly surrender. If you dare to say another word, I'll definitely teach you a lesson!"
"Oh …" The corners of Yan Li's mouth rose slightly. "So the capital governor is your father? Seeing how impressive you were, I thought you would at least be the capital governor. Turns out you're not even a ninth rank constable."
All the customers couldn't help but laugh.
"Shut up, who dares to laugh?"
Yan Li continued, "You're not even a constable, who gave you the right to arrest people? His Majesty set up three departments, each with their own duties. That's why Yongling is peaceful today. If the Governor's son can go beyond his power to arrest people today, won't he be able to attend court with your father tomorrow? We'll have to report to the Sage Emperor to expand the Holy Pure Hall first. "
The crowd burst into laughter at his words.
Lian Hai Changjin could not help but laugh, "Brother Yan is indeed very interesting."
Yu Muren was so angry that his face turned green. He said coldly, "I want to see if your cultivation is as good as your mouth!"
An inexplicable aura was born, and the air around him surged, causing his clothes to flutter. He raised his palm, and the aura suddenly became wild, as if a gale was attacking. Before the crowd could open their eyes, he had already slapped at Yan Li.
The momentum of the palm!
Yan Li immediately determined that Yu Muren's cultivation was also around the sixth rank. Although he was a bit stupid, judging from the momentum of the palm, his palm skills were not weak.
No matter what method a cultivator used to fight an enemy, they would eventually produce a kind of momentum, which was the condensation of essence, qi, and spirit. Ordinary cultivators could not reach that level in their lifetime, which meant that Yu Muren's cultivation aptitude was not bad.
This palm was very heavy, and the momentum of the palm was dense. It was difficult to break the move, but it was not impossible.
Yan Li was used to seeing the first move. Even though he had been robbed of the initiative, he was still calm. His body moved back seven or eight feet like a big bird, and the sword in his sleeve slid out. But at this moment, a cold and harsh voice suddenly rang out.
"Who gave you the courage to cause trouble in my restaurant?"
Yan Li calmly stopped his movements.
Hearing this voice, the arrogant Yu Muren immediately changed his expression. He quickly withdrew his palm and stood up. He saw a man about forty years old coming down from the second floor.
"Master Zhan, I am under the order of my father to pursue the murderer. I hope Master Zhan can make things convenient for me."
Yan Li followed the voice and looked. Wasn't it the shopkeeper from yesterday? Today, he had a cold and horse-like face. The profiteer was completely gone, and he had the demeanor of a master. He was a little surprised that he had misjudged him yesterday.
Master Zhan's name was Zhan Mu. Although he was only a shopkeeper of a restaurant, the upper class of the capital had to give him some face, and the capital government could not afford to offend him.
Zhan Mu said lightly, "You mean that I am harboring the murderer?"
Yu Muren said, "You know that is not what I mean."
"There is no murderer in my restaurant." Zhan Mu's face was cold. "Since you did not break anything, get out of here immediately."
Yu Muren fiercely glared at Yan Li. "You are lucky today."
Yan Li sighed and murmured, "Today, I finally understand that there is always a higher mountain. Therefore, I often tell myself that I must keep a low profile. Otherwise, the embarrassment of kicking an iron plate is not a big deal, but my toes are also made of meat."
The crowd roared with laughter.
Yu Muren gritted his teeth and shouted, "Let's go!"
Yan Li sat back down and continued to eat his delicious food.
"Stop eating and come with me. There is a noble person who wants to see you." Zhan Mu's face was still cold.
Yan Li raised his eyebrows and said, "No noble person can disturb my meal. I have paid for it."
"You can forget about this bill. Come with me!" Zhan Mu said unhappily.
Yan Li smiled in satisfaction and stood up.
Zhan Mu did not immediately leave. Instead, he slightly bowed to Lianhai Changjin and said, "Master Lianhai, please excuse me."
Lianhai Changjin smiled faintly and said, "Please."
Yan Li followed Zhan Mu to the private room on the third floor and knocked on the door. Not long after, it opened. The one who opened the door was a sixteen or seventeen year old girl. Her small face was round and rosy. It was Xiao Chun.
When she saw Yan Li, although there was still some fear in her eyes, she still wrinkled her nose at him. "Hmph, there are flies everywhere I go. How annoying!"
After speaking, she stepped aside.
Yan Li didn't even have the mood to pay attention to the superficial sarcasm. He walked in and first smelled a light and sweet peach blossom scent. Then, he saw the Prajna Buddha Painting sitting near the screen.
When Yan Li walked in, everyone's eyes lit up.
His face seemed to have been sculpted by a top-notch craftsman. There was a natural charm to it. He wore a ivory white wide-sleeved shirt with several green bamboos embroidered on the cuffs. On the outside, he wore a grey and white shirt embroidered with silver threads. The shirt was cut in brocade and was tied around his waist. Although he was thin, his figure was tight and well-proportioned.
There were very few men who looked good with their waists tied. Yan Li was an exception.
What attracted people the most was his deep and bright eyes. They seemed to always carry an indescribable smile, making it hard for people to fathom his thoughts.
As if sensing Yan Li's aura, the Prajna Buddha Painting waved the flute in his hand and said softly, "Although Master Yan's method of returning the flute is special, the Buddha Painting still owes you a favor. The five hundred taels of silver will be my thanks."
Yan Li smiled and said, "Master is a sensible person. I won't waste my breath."
There were only two people sitting in the private room. The Prajna Buddha Painting was not in the first place.
Yan Li shifted his gaze. Then, his heart ached fiercely and he could no longer move.
The one sitting in the first place was also a woman. She wore a plain white brocade dress. Just by sitting there, she had an indescribable bearing. There was not a single part of her body that wasn't beautiful. It was so extreme that it bordered on extravagance. One couldn't help but sigh at the wonders of the Creator and feel grateful to it. Because even a single strand of her hair or a wisp of her fragrance was enough to shake one's soul.
Her eyes were at times gentle and serene, making one involuntarily feel close. At times distant and cold, making one naturally feel reverence. At other times, they were indifferent and otherworldly, making one not dare to have the slightest blasphemous thoughts.
Anyone's gaze that fell on her would find it hard to move away. The light and sweet fragrance of peach blossoms was emanating from her body.
Although Yan Li was also shocked by her beauty, what he couldn't understand was that in the depths of his heart, a certain string was constantly trembling. The music was filled with joy, but there was also an indescribable sorrow.
He was looking at her, and she was looking at him.
He was looking at her, and she was looking at him.
"How dare you!" Suddenly, a cold shout interrupted their gazes.
It was a man in a green robe standing behind the woman. This person's face was pale and beardless. His voice was sharp as he said coldly, "Why aren't you kneeling …"
The woman waved her hand to interrupt him. Her mouth opened slightly, and as if there was the sound of nature, she said, "Please sit."
Yan Li gathered his thoughts. He had already guessed the identity of the person in front of him. In this world, she was probably the only one who could make the Wisdom Buddha Painting sit at the end of the table.
Since the other didn't point it out, he was happy to play dumb. He sat down and said, "What business does the noble have with me?"
The woman said, "I heard that you came from Qing Ya Ji. I've long heard that Qing Ya Ji is unforgettable for many, but I don't know what is so attractive about it?"
Probing?
Yan Li said, "Noble wants to know?"
"Just say it!" The man in the green robe scolded in displeasure.
Yan Li sneered in his heart and said, "There are indeed two things that make people think of them night and day."
"What are they?"
Yan Li said, "The first one is wine, Green Elegant Gathering's Green Bamboo Leaf, it is known as the pugilistic world's wine, because its taste is clear and intoxicating, like a naked woman, not hiding at all. What the pugilistic world's magnates like the most, isn't it refreshing?"
"Vulgar!" The man in the green robe stomped his feet, "Shut up, don't say anymore, you're polluting the noble's vision!"
"It's fine." The woman waved her hand indifferently.
Yan Li continued, "The second is of course women. Although Qing Ya Ji's Emerald Mist House can't be compared to the capital's Rainbow Cloud Workshop, there are more than 60 famous ladies there. They often make people forget to leave. Oh right, there's also Courtesan Li Xiang Jun. When I left Qing Ya Ji, I was very sad. If it wasn't for Courtesan Qing Yin looking down on me, I would definitely stay in Qing Ya Ji for her."
"How beautiful is that Li Xiang Jun? Why do you keep thinking about her so much? "The woman asked.
Yan Li's pair of deep and bright eyes seemed to be smiling, the corners of his mouth rose up, "Just as beautiful as a noble."
When these words came out, everyone's expression changed. Isn't that comparing women to prostitutes? Does this person not want to live anymore?
A hint of ruthlessness flashed past Zhan Mu's eyes. The aura on his body circulated, waiting for the woman's words to kill Yan Li on the spot.
Yan Li didn't seem to feel the change in the atmosphere. He stared at the woman and said with a light smile, "Now that I think about it, I'm really glad that I came to Yong Ling. I can actually see a beauty as beautiful as Courtesan Li. I wonder if beauty can tell me your name?"
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