Ever since the second leader of the White Horse Gang, Yi Tian, took in a concubine, he brought his two wives and son to live in River Wan County. It was said that the matter of taking in a concubine was decided by the Yi Family's old master. The first wife, Liu Piaopao, was also helpless. However, she did not give Yi Tian any face at the concubine banquet.
Although the atmosphere was a bit tense, Yi Tian had many subordinates. He had brought in a group of gossipy women early on to stabilize the situation.
After that, Liu Piaopao and Shi Qianwei could be said to be living in harmony. It was said that Shi Qianwei personally went to acknowledge Liu Piaopao as her elder sister. Then, the two discussed how to manage the family's business.
Yi Tian did not ask about this matter. As long as they did not cause trouble for him, it was fine. After bringing them to the county, he took care of the White Horse Gang's affairs on weekdays. At night, he returned home to live with his two wives. His days were free and unfettered.
Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. The previous magistrate of River Wan County, Huo Chilian, had finished his six-year term. He received a transfer order from the imperial court and was about to be transferred to another place.
However, Huo Chilian had left behind some news. The new magistrate was not easy to deal with. Wang Bao did not care about this matter. In any case, which official was not greedy? He only needed to find a way to shut his mouth.
On the contrary, Yi Tian was nervous. In these past few years, his business in River Wan County was too big. Although on the surface it seemed that he was in the limelight, in private, he had affected the interests of many people.
These people would certainly take advantage of the new magistrate's appointment to complain about him. When the time came, he would have to bribe them. Since he was going to bleed no matter what, he might as well take the initiative to show goodwill.
After thinking about it, he ordered his subordinates to prepare a hundred percent gift. When the new magistrate took office, he would pay him a visit.
Before Huo Chi Lian left, Yi Tian, on behalf of the White Horse Gang, held a banquet to send him off. Just as he was escorting Huo Chi Lian out of the official road of the River Wan County, he saw an urgent report coming from the city.
After reading the letter, Yi Tian felt that he was in danger. He couldn't help but sweat. The letter said, 'Brother, please come back quickly. The newly appointed county magistrate has led a battalion of soldiers and horses into the River Wan County yamen. He has also set up a banquet at the Four Seas Tavern, inviting all the gentry of River Wan County to gather together.' At the end of the letter was Wang Bao's seal.
Yi Tian didn't expect the other party to come so quickly. He couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He had just finished dealing with the matter here, and now there was trouble on the other side. It was obvious that this new county magistrate was going to bring soldiers to his position to do harm to them. However, most of the brothers in the gang wouldn't be willing to let go of what they were doing and go back to robbing.
This matter was really like roasting him on a fire. Furthermore, the other party was even holding a banquet in his lair. It seemed like he wasn't afraid of causing trouble. This matter was related to the fate of the entire White Horse Gang and even River Wan County for the next few years. Yi Tian had no choice but to treat it seriously.
Then, he turned his head and ordered his subordinates, "Go to the treasury and get a hundred thousand silver notes. I need them urgently. In addition, please ask Big Gang Leader to oversee the gang. I will go to the Hongmen Banquet by myself. " After he finished speaking, he fiercely whipped the horse a few times. The horse felt the pain and galloped towards the Four Seas Tavern.
In less than two hours, Yi Tian brought a group of gang members back to the Four Seas Tavern on the eastern street. Seeing that there were already gang members waiting outside, he walked forward and took the bag of silver notes. After doing a preliminary count, he estimated that there were at least a hundred thousand taels.
Along the way, he saw that all the gentry of River Wan County had arrived. They seemed to be waiting for him. When he arrived at the Four Seas Tavern, he saw that the entrance was tightly guarded by a group of fully armed soldiers. At the main entrance, there was a private advisor standing there, waving a folding fan in his hand and looking at him with a smile.
Seeing this, he didn't put on any airs. He quickly walked forward and cupped his hands, "I am Yi Tian from the White Horse Gang. I have come to pay my respects to the newly appointed county magistrate."
"Yan Daren has long heard of Second Gang Leader Yi's name. She has ordered me to wait here. Please," the private advisor pointed to the passage inside.
After Yi Tian stepped through the door, he heard the private advisor say, "Daren only invites Gang Leader Yi. The rest of you can disperse. If you want to wait, you can only wait outside."
Hearing this, he was stunned. This new county magistrate also knew how to capture the ringleader. He secretly thought that if he felt that the situation was bad, he would jump out the window and escape.
Walking up to the second floor, he saw the newly appointed county magistrate and a woman sitting at a square table. The two held wine cups in their hands and pointed at the situation outside the window. They were talking about something.
Afraid of being rude, Yi Tian stepped forward and cupped his hands, "I am Yi Tian from the White Horse Gang. Greetings to daren."
With a sound of surprise, the woman at the side turned her head to look at Yi Tian and said, "I am Yan Zhaoxue. Daren Yi, come and take a seat."
The person wearing the official's robes turned her head and sized them up before saying, "I am Yan Bingyan, the newly appointed county magistrate of River Wan County. Gang Leader Yi is from a powerful family here. I think I will have to rely on you for a while. Quickly, please sit." After saying this, she pointed to the empty seat across from her.
Yi Tian was tactful and knew the rules of officialdom. After cupping his hands in thanks, he sat down obediently.
After the three people took their seats, Yan Bingyan began to talk non-stop about her experience as an official and her experiences after coming to River Wan County. During this time, she pointed out all of Yi Tian's actions in the past few years. Hearing this, Yi Tian's back was drenched in cold sweat.
After three rounds of wine, she found a moment to take out a bag of banknotes and gently handed it over, "This is a gift from the White Horse Gang to daren. Please kindly accept it. In the future, as long as the White Horse Gang is of use in River Wan County, I, Yi Tian, will definitely not shirk my duty."
Yan Bingyan took the bag and glanced inside. Then, a satisfied smile appeared on her face. She raised her wine cup and said, "Gang Leader Yi is a straightforward person. This official salutes you."
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. To be able to enter daren's discerning eyes is truly a blessing of three lifetimes." Yi Tian saw that the other party had accepted the banknotes and felt relieved. He didn't think that this matter would be settled so smoothly. He raised his wine cup and went forward.
The three people chatted in a harmonious atmosphere. Yan Zhaoxue, who was sitting to the side, drank a few cups of wine and her cheeks were slightly red. She looked over with admiration.
After feeling the strange gazes, Yi Tian was also puzzled. This Lord Yan only talked about romance with him. Who knew what she was planning behind his back.
Just as he was thinking, Yan Bingyan suddenly said, "I have heard that Gang Leader Yi is heroic and righteous. I am currently lacking a capable assistant. I hope that Gang Leader Yi can help me."
Yi Tian said seriously, "Of course, of course. Please rest assured daren."
"Gang Leader Yi, what do you think of my daughter?"
He was also an experienced person. Facing a new county magistrate's jumping thoughts, he was naturally very vigilant. If he didn't answer this question well, there would be trouble in the future. But looking at Yan Zhaoxue's expectant eyes, he replied, "Miss Yan is naturally a daughter of a respectable family. I am very happy."
"If that's the case, why don't I betroth my daughter to Gang Leader Yi? In the future, our two families will become one family. We will work together to firmly control River Wan County." Yan Bingyan laughed.
Although he knew this would happen, Yi Tian was still stunned. He thought about how he would explain to his two wives at home if they agreed. But if he didn't agree, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to walk out of the Four Seas Restaurant today.
Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard Yan Bingyan's berating voice, "I wholeheartedly want to marry Gang Leader Yi. Don't tell me you are not being kind? Men, take him down."
In an instant, a large group of armed soldiers surrounded him. Facing such an environment, Yi Tian seemed to hear a voice in his head shouting, "In the mortal world, as long as you have power, you can get whatever you want. In the cultivation world, as long as you have power, you can do the same."
Suddenly, he felt the world spin. When he came back to his senses, Yi Tian felt that the sweat on his back had already soaked through his clothes. Looking around, he was still sitting in the cave abode in the Forge Mountain Range. In front of him was a spinning illusion array disk.
He turned his head to look at the hourglass beside him. Only then did he realize that nearly three days had passed since his Pipe Dream.
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