"Miss, what's wrong?"
The female guard outside hurriedly asked. She unsheathed her sword and was about to barge in at any time.
Xue Li hurriedly covered her mouth and said, "No, nothing, I just had a nightmare."
She closed her eyes and really hoped that it was a nightmare.
But when she opened her eyes again, the rash and blisters were still there.
The itch that felt like ants crawling in her bones was getting worse and worse.
Although she was domineering, she was not ignorant.
She knew that she must not let anyone know, otherwise it would definitely cause a huge uproar.
She was obviously pure and flawless, but people would definitely say that she had a dirty disease. Then, her future with Zhong Lang would be over.
Oh my god!
What the hell was going on?
What did I do wrong?
Why did God punish me like this?
I'm obviously the most clean person, I'm obviously the one who loves cleanliness the most.
Why did I get such a terrible disease?
Next!
Xue Li did not sleep for the whole night. It was extremely painful and torturous.
The next day!
She directly changed her orders. Instead of returning to the capital, she went south to Wuan City.
She wanted to go home.
At this time, only her family could be trusted. Only the female doctor of her family could treat her.
Moreover, she did not dare to ride a horse anymore. She would die if she did.
But even if she sat in a carriage, she was in so much pain that she wished she was dead.
It was as if every part of the journey was torture.
She could not sleep at all during the day and night.
In just a few days, she became extremely haggard and lost more than ten kilograms.
She felt like she was in hell.
She was in so much pain that she wished she was dead.
… …
When Shen Lang saw Jin Mucong again, he felt that this fat otaku seemed to have matured a lot.
"Here, this is for you." Shen Lang handed over a pair of underwear.
"Thank you, brother-in-law …" The fat otaku instinctively took a look and said in surprise, "But, I have already quit."
Shen Lang asked, "How long have you quit?"
Jin Mucong said, "Seventeen hours."
It was so accurate. Obviously, you can't quit.
Not to mention you, even a strong-willed person like me can't quit.
Shen Lang said, "This is Xue Li's."
Jin Mucong was shocked. He quickly picked it up and looked at it carefully. "Really?"
Shen Lang: "Of course."
Jin Mucong said, "Brother-in-law, you … you couldn't have cuckolded me, right?"
Damn it, Shen Lang suddenly wanted to beat this fat otaku to death.
"Just kidding, just kidding …" Jin Mucong smiled embarrassedly and then put it into his pocket.
For a moment, Shen Lang didn't know if this gift would cure him or harm him.
However, this fat otaku looked quite sturdy, so he should be well-nourished.
Then, Fat Otaku started writing again.
Shen Lang: "Fatty, what are you doing?"
Fat Otaku said, "Copying books."
Shen Lang: "Copy what?"
Fat Otaku replied, "The nineteen essays and one hundred and fifty poems that you taught me."
Shen Lang: "The battle for Jinshan Island is over, these things are useless."
People burn books after their exams, but you are still copying. You are really addicted.
Jin Mucong said, "Brother-in-law, if I don't work hard, I won't be able to get a wife in the future."
Shen Lang: "So?"
Jin Mucong said, "So, I plan to take the Imperial Examinations. I want to become a Grand Scholar like Tang Yun."
Shen Lang said, "Fatty, don't scare me. You will inherit the Earl's Mansion in the future, and you will enjoy endless glory and wealth. Why should we fight over this single-plank bridge with these poor scholars? "
Jin Mucong said, "Once I pass the Imperial Examinations and become a Grand Scholar, girls will like me when they see my talent."
Others take the Imperial Examinations to become officials, but you are doing it for girls?
Jin Mucong said, "So, Brother-in-law, hurry up and write more essays for me. It would be best if you can write seven or eight hundred essays and a few thousand poems. If this one doesn't work, I will try the next one. I don't believe I can't get it at least once. "
Shen Lang was stunned by the fatty's perseverance.
"Fatty, if you have such perseverance, why don't you write essays yourself?"
Jin Mucong said, "Brother-in-law, how can a smart person like you talk nonsense? How can a stupid person like me write essays? "
Shen Lang was surprised. It seemed that the fat otaku had really matured.
…
The next day!
Jin Hai Crown Prince Tang Lun personally came to Xuan Wu Mansion.
"Xuanwu, my family has officially handed over Jinshan Island to the Kim family according to the contract. Xuanwu, please come and take over!"
Shen Lang was overjoyed, "Jin Hai Earl is really a trustworthy person."
Then, Xuanwu excitedly led two thousand private troops, two hundred smelting craftsmen, eight hundred miners on dozens of ships to take over Jinshan Island.
Jin Hai Count House's Crown Prince Tang Yun personally accompanied him.
Along the way, Shen Lang was very friendly to Crown Prince Tang Yun.
"Crown Prince Tang Yun, I really didn't expect your father to be so decisive and wise. It seems that I have underestimated the heroes of the world.
"Over a hundred years ago, our Kim family and the Tang family were on good terms. After that, there were some misunderstandings, but this misunderstanding has been solved. It's time for us to bury the hatchet."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Tang Yun sneered in his heart but nodded in agreement.
Shen Lang said, "Now that the new policy is in full swing, both our families are old nobles. We should work together and be united. From now on, our families will be on good terms again and become brothers. How about that? "
Tang Yun said, "Brother Shen is right."
Shen Lang said, "I heard that Brother Tang has a sister who is 16 years old. She is well-educated, beautiful, and generous. My family's Crown Prince, Jin Mucong, is not engaged. Why don't our two families form a good marriage and continue the friendship from over a hundred years ago? Isn't that great? "
Tang Yun said, "Isn't Jin Mucong already engaged?"
Shen Lang said, "It's already been canceled."
Tang Yun was even more pleased. The Wu An Count House has finally canceled the engagement with the Xuan Wu Mansion.
The Kim family is no longer in a situation where everyone kicks a man who is down, but everyone steps on him when he is down.
"This matter is too big. I can't make the decision, but I will go back and report to my father," Tang Yun said. "But I believe that my father will consider it seriously."
Shen Lang said, "That's good, that's good. I look forward to the day when our two families can unite through marriage again."
At that moment, Jin Hui said, "Young master, we have arrived at Jinshan Island."
In front of them was the Jinshan Island's dock, which was usually used to transport iron ore.
The fleet of Xuan Wu Mansion began to line up, ready to land on Jinshan Island.
"All craftsmen, all miners, get ready to land. We will officially take over the mines and smelting workshops on Jinshan Island." Lord Count ordered.
Then, several large ships took the lead in docking.
Hundreds of warriors took the lead in setting up a simple defensive position on the island.
Then hundreds of miners and 100 craftsmen began to land on the island, ready to take over the smelting workshops near the dock.
Tang Yun of the Jin Hai Count House also took the opportunity to land on Jinshan Island.
But at that moment, the drums suddenly sounded.
Countless pirate warriors poured out of the smelting workshops on Jinshan Island.
There were thousands of them!
In a short time, the hundreds of warriors, hundreds of miners, and more than 100 craftsmen from Xuan Wu Mansion were all surrounded.
Then, at least one of the generals rushed out.
He was bare-chested, as majestic as a mountain, holding a big sword in his hand. He rushed to the front of the Xuan Wu Mansion's warrior formation and slashed down.
In an instant, both warriors were cut in half.
Even if these warriors were actually hired a few months ago, Xuanwu's face still twitched.
The killer was the adopted son of the pirate king Chou Tianwei, the fourth most important person in Raging Tide, Chou Hou.
Shen Lang and Xuanwu on the ship seemed to be completely stunned by the scene in front of them.
"Brother Tang Yun, why are you doing this?" Shen Lang said in surprise: "Didn't your family hand over Jinshan Island to Xuan Wu Mansion? Why are there Raging Tide pirates? "
Tang Yun, who had already landed on the island, said innocently: "I don't know, in order to cooperate with the island, we all withdrew from Jinshan Island three days ago. I didn't expect that the pirate king Chou Tianwei would be so despicable, taking the opportunity to occupy the island. "
Then, Crown Prince Tang Yun said loudly: "Pirates of Raging Tide, listen to me, the Tang Family has handed over this island to the Kim family. Now it is the Kim family's property, you all should leave quickly."
"Hahahaha …" The pirate king's adopted son Chou Hou laughed loudly: "What a joke, the Chou family has never spat out anything that fell into our hands!"
Xuanwu Jin Zhuo said tremblingly: "Let Chou Tianwei come out and talk."
Chou Hao said, "Earl Xuanwu, twenty years ago, your father, Earl Jinyu, was defeated by my adoptive father, so you don't have the right to have him talk to you. Having me talk to you is already giving you a lot of trash."
Shen Lang said: "How dare you! My father-in-law is a descendant of the State of Yue, Xuanwu."
"Bah!" The pirate king's adopted son Chou Hou laughed loudly: "20 years ago, your Kim family was completely wiped out by us. Such incompetent trash, you still want to get our respect? Your name is Shen Lang, is it? "
Shen Lang said: "So what if I am?"
Chou Hou slapped his thigh and laughed heartily, "Your Black Tortoise Earl Manor is already a dead end. Shen Lang, you're so beautiful, why don't you crawl between my legs and I'll give you a way out in the future. I'll let you be my little husband, how about it?"
Shen Lang pretended to be fierce: "Chou Hou, you are pirates. You are openly taking Jinshan Island, you are going against the State of Yue. Aren't you afraid of the Monarch's wrath?"
"Hahahaha …" Chou Hou said: "Your Monarch can't wait for you to die."
Then, he laughed out loud and said, "Uncle Xuanwu, you want Jinshan Island? Sure, come and fight us. If you win, Jinshan Island will be your Kim family's. "
Count Xuanwu and Shen Lang saw the densely packed enemy pirates on the island. There were more than five thousand of them, which was two to three times the number of their own.
Moreover, they had already set up a defense.
Xuanwu said hoarsely: "Chou Hou, I will not lower myself to your level today. You immediately exchange my family's hundreds of warriors, hundreds of miners, and a hundred craftsmen. "
"Hahahahaha …" Chou Hou said: "In your dreams, I will gladly accept the hundreds of warriors, hundreds of miners, and a hundred craftsmen of your Kim family. Thank you very much, Xuanwu."
Xuanwu pointed at him and said tremblingly: "You, you are shameless!"
And at this moment!
A rapid drumming sounded on the sea.
A fleet appeared on the sea.
Hundreds of warships were heading toward the Xuan Wu Mansion's fleet aggressively.
Shen Lang exclaimed: "It's a pirate fleet, this is an ambush, this is a trap."
"Run, run …"
Then, the Xuan Wu Mansion's fleet fled without a trace.
But they weren't fast enough, and the pirate fleet was about to catch up.
Shen Lang shouted: "Throw all the useless things into the sea."
Immediately, countless grains, countless supplies, and countless ironware were thrown into the sea.
Just like that, the Xuan Wu Mansion's fleet sped up and escaped the siege of the Raging Tide pirates.
Xuanwu stood on the dock, pointed at Jinshan Island and roared: "I hate it, I hate it! Chou Tianwei, just you wait, just you wait, I will definitely report to the Monarch and have him send an army to suppress you … "
At this time, the hundreds of warriors, hundreds of workers, and a hundred blacksmiths of the Xuan Wu Mansion on Jinshan Island were all disarmed and squatting on the ground as prisoners.
"We happen to be short on workers and blacksmiths, thank you very much, Xuanwu, for sending us valuable manpower." Chou Hou laughed.
Xuanwu couldn't hold it in anymore. He spat out a mouthful of blood, fell backward, and completely fainted.
From beginning to end, the pirate king Chou Tianwei didn't appear.
His adopted son Chou Hou walked into the most luxurious house on the island, and a few beautiful men immediately came forward to serve him.
Then a beautiful figure walked out. It was Zhang Chunhua.
Chou Hou said: "How is Miss Zhang? This Xuan Wu Mansion can't even withstand a single blow! "
… …
Inside the cabin!
Xuanwu was rinsing his mouth.
In order to put on a good show of vomiting blood, he really bit his gums and didn't use pig blood or duck blood as a substitute.
Shen Lang: "Father-in-law, good acting."
Xuanwu shook his head helplessly. He hated acting the most.
"Lang 'er, isn't the cost of our acting a bit too high? A total of three hundred warriors, seven hundred miners, and a hundred blacksmiths have all become prisoners of the Raging Tide pirates."
Shen Lang: "In order to lead a wolf to the bait, there is always a price to pay. Besides, if our Kim family isn't miserable enough, how can we make it look real? How can we carry out our next strategy? For the sake of Raging Tide, this price is nothing. "
Moreover, these people are just prisoners. At most, they will be taken to do hard labor for a month or so. There will be no danger to their lives.
Shen Lang: "Father-in-law, you did vomit blood after all. Next, you will continue to pretend to be sick and keep writing to the Monarch, asking him to send troops to suppress the Raging Tide pirates."
Count Jin Zhuo: "The truth of this matter, are we really not going to tell even the trusted generals of the Count House?"
Shen Lang: "Of course not. This matter is of great importance. The more people who know, the more danger there will be."
The second step of Shen Lang's strategy was successful.
A quarter of the pirate king Chou Tianwei's forces were pinned down on Jinshan Island.
Most importantly, it directly pushed forward the following chess game.
… …
Good news doesn't go out, but bad news spreads thousands of miles.
The pirate king Chou Tianwei sent troops to Jinshan Island, defeated the private army of Xuan Wu Mansion, and captured thousands of people.
Xuanwu Jin Zhuo vomited blood in public.
This news seemed to have grown wings. In just a few days, it spread throughout the State of Yue.
Countless people wrung their hands.
Countless people were celebrating.
How long has the Kim family been proud?
They won the battle for Jinshan Island for less than a month, and they completely lost it.
Extreme joy turns to sorrow.
Now, not only did they lose Jinshan Island, but they were also captured a thousand people.
It was really a blow to the bones.
Not only did the Kim family not get to eat meat, but they also got a few teeth smashed. How satisfying!
After Xuanwu Jin Zhuo returned home, he fell ill.
On his sickbed, he wrote several memorials to the Monarch.
Each was more miserable than the last, and each was more pitiful than the last.
Each of the memorials was like a cuckoo crying blood, asking the Monarch to send troops to destroy the pirates and take back Jinshan Island.
The Monarch was furious. He ordered the pirate king Chou Tianwei to immediately withdraw from Jinshan Island, or he would bear the consequences.
But Chou Tianwei ignored the Monarch's decree.
The Monarch repeatedly sent imperial edicts to Xuanwu Jin Zhuo, and sent imperial doctors and countless tonics. This kind of concern was unprecedented.
But regarding the matter of sending troops to destroy the pirate Chou Tianwei, the Monarch said that the war in The South Kingdom was ongoing, and the national treasury could not support two battlefields at the same time.
But he asked Xuanwu not to worry. When the war in The South Kingdom ended, he would immediately send troops to attack Chou Tianwei and take back Jinshan Island.
Xuanwu submitted a few more memorials, and finally wrote in blood, asking the Monarch to send troops.
But the Monarch did not respond.
As a result, Xuan Wu Mansion became the most miserable noble house in the entire State of Yue.
It was completely unstable, like a candle in the wind, and could be extinguished at any time.
In everyone's eyes, the destruction of the Kim family was right in front of them.
Not only did the victory in the battle for Jinshan Island not win them a chance of survival, but it accelerated the destruction of the Kim family.
…
It was at this time that Shu Tingyu, the envoy of the Yinyuan Association, came to visit Xuan Wu Mansion.
He officially asked for the astronomical debt from 20 years ago.
The original debt was 1 million gold coins, plus 20 years of interest, totaling 1.7 million gold coins.
But in these 20 years, Jin Zhuo Count had gradually paid back 1 million gold coins, and now only had 700,000 gold coins left.
Jin Zhuo Count was completely bedridden, and was almost at his last gasp.
Now, the people in charge of Xuan Wu Mansion were Jin Mulan and Shen Lang.
Mulan said sadly, "Envoy Shu, we have paid back 1 million gold coins in the past 20 years, and we have done our best. Now the gold coins in my family add up to less than 20,000, and we can't come up with 700,000 gold coins in any case. "
This was true. Now that Xuan Wu Mansion had emptied all the warehouses, they couldn't come up with 20,000 gold coins, or even 10,000 gold coins.
Because most of the gold coins had been spent by Shen Lang.
Shen Lang said, "The Yinyuan Association and my family have been friends for a hundred years. Can't you give us some time for the sake of our past friendship? Even if it's a year? "
Shen Lang bowed and said, "Envoy Shu, I ask the Yin Yuan Association to extend the time limit for my family for a year. I, Shen Lang, thank you for your great kindness. I beg you, I beg you!"
Shu Tingyu said, "I'm very sorry. I also sympathize with your family's experience, but I can't help you."
Jin Mulan said sadly, "Shu Tingyu, do you want to force us to death? Could it be that you want to watch as my entire Jin Clan hangs themselves? "
Shu Tingyu said expressionlessly, "Within a month, pay 700,000 gold coins according to the contract. Otherwise, our Yinyuan Association can only take back the Wangya Island you mortgaged according to the contract. "
Jin Mulan said angrily, "We have already lost Jinshan Island, and now you want to take away our Wangya Island. I would rather die than hand over Wangya Island, unless you step over my dead body."
Shu Tingyu said, "The contract of that year is written in black and white, clearly written. After a month, if 700,000 gold coins are not paid, I can only appeal to the Monarch and ask the Monarch to uphold justice and take away your family's Wangya Island. "
Then, Shu Tingyu said, "Son-in-law Shen Lang, you have always been very capable. Why don't you raise money? Maybe you can raise 700,000 gold coins in a month."
How much was 700,000 gold coins?
All the income of Xuan Wu Mansion, including taxes, salt, iron, and silk, was less than 70,000 gold coins a year.
To raise 700,000 gold coins, it would take about ten years for Count Xuanwu to eat and drink.
Xu Guangyun was a wealthy man, but his entire fortune only amounted to a little over two hundred thousand gold coins.
This was an astronomical figure.
The annual tax of the entire Tiannan Province was less than 700,000 gold coins.
Wanting to raise so many gold coins in a month was a complete fool's dream.
Therefore, in everyone's eyes, it was a foregone conclusion that Xuan Wu Mansion would lose Wangya Island.
Once they lost Wangya Island, the Kim family would completely lose 70% of their financial resources, and they could only disband their private army.
Without a private army, how could they protect the family fief?
Therefore, after losing Wangya Island, the Kim family would be destroyed.
After Shu Tingyu left, Mulan let out a long sigh of relief.
She obviously didn't know how to act, but her Husband forced her to act.
Every second of acting just now was torture for her.
Shen Lang couldn't help kissing her and said, "My wife, you acted so well!"
Mulan said, "Husband, although we were acting, everything they did was real. Earning 700,000 gold coins in a month, I can't imagine it. Can it really be done? "
Shen Lang said, "My wife, don't you believe in my ability?"
Mulan said, "Of course I believe it, but … it's too incredible. There are only a few families in the world who can come up with 700,000 gold coins at once. The taxes of the entire Tiannan Province added up to less than 700,000 gold coins. It's more difficult than going to heaven! "
Shen Lang said, "My wife, how about we make a bet?"
Mulan said, "Say it."
Shen Lang said, "If I can earn more than 700,000 gold coins in a month, you … take the initiative … to sleep with me!"
…
Jin Hui returned to his yard with a sad face.
The arrogant girl he saved had been living in Xuan Wu Mansion for more than a month.
She almost witnessed the demise of a family with her own eyes and empathized with it.
Over the past month or so, Jin Hui had been incomparably in love with her, but he also revered her like a goddess.
He gave her the best of everything, but never dared to approach her, only dared to look at her from afar.
It was said that as long as I saw you, I would be happy. This was the portrayal of Jin Hui.
He did everything that a bootlicker could do.
It was under the care of Jin Hui and his sister that the arrogant girl with congenital heart disease gradually healed her inner trauma.
She felt very happy in this small yard.
However, this happiness seemed to be coming to an end. The Kim family was about to be destroyed.
Jin Hui stepped forward and said, "Miss Hong Xian, I … I will take you home."
The arrogant girl was surprised and said, "What? Take me home? "
Jin Hui said, "Son-in-law said that the Kim family is about to be in big trouble. We can't drag you down. Tell me where your home is, and I will take you home. You are an innocent person. There is no reason to die with us. "
The eyes of the arrogant girl suddenly turned red.
She looked at Jin Hui in a daze and suddenly said, "Jin Hui, do you like me?"
Jin Hui suddenly blushed and couldn't say a word.
The arrogant girl said again, "Do you dislike that I have been violated?"
Jin Hui shook his head desperately and said, "No, no, that will only make me respect you more and feel that you are more pure and flawless."
The arrogant girl said, "Then from today on, I am your wife, and this room will be our bridal chamber."
Jin Hui seemed to be stunned by great happiness in an instant, and then quickly shook his head and said, "I, I don't deserve you. Son-in-law said that you are from a rich family, and I don't deserve …"
Before Jin Hui could finish, his mouth was sealed by the arrogant girl.
Then, the arrogant girl directly pushed Jin Hui down on the bed and slept with him!
Jin Hui was awesome, he actually married earlier than Shen Lang.
… …
Mulan ran away, leaving Shen Lang alone in the study.
But as she ran, she nodded without anyone noticing.
Shen Lang's heart was beating wildly, and it took him a while to calm down.
Then, he looked towards the east.
Once the chess game started, it was really fast.
Everything was going according to plan.
The only uncertain part of the plan was Xu Qianqian in Nu Tiao City.
Most importantly, her role was very important, and could even be the key to success or failure.
There had been no news from her, and he didn't know how her plan was going.
He didn't know if she had become Qiu Yao 'er's confidant.
Could it be that I, Master Lang, have to personally take action?
I'm really afraid of being crushed to death by her legs, no, I'll be kicked to death.
This Qiu Yao 'er was said to be extremely hostile towards men, especially handsome men.
At this moment, Jin Zhong rushed in and said anxiously, "Son-in-law, someone is here to collect a debt."
Shen Lang was stunned, "Didn't Shu Tingyu of the Yin Yuan Association just leave?"
Jin Zhong said, "It's Lin Mo of the Splendid Court. He said that you owe him a thousand gold coins. Now that a few months have passed, it's a total of thirteen hundred gold coins, please return it immediately."
Shen Lang was really stunned.
Previously, when he had killed Lin Zhuo, Lin Mo had escaped that very night.
Shen Lang didn't specially look for such a small character.
He didn't think that such a small character would come to his door and slap his face?
Was he crazy?
Everyone would push a wall when it was down, but it shouldn't be like this, right?
Since when did Shen Lang owe him a thousand gold coins?
It was said that a tiger would be bullied by dogs when he fell, but now that the Xuan Wu Mansion hadn't been completely destroyed, a small businessman dared to bully him. Wasn't he looking for death?
Among his first few enemies, Tian Heng, Xu Guangyun, and Zhu Lanting were all more powerful than Lin Mo.
Now that they're all dead, not only did Lin Mo not die, he could even jump out.
Cockroach!
Awesome, awesome!
Just based on your tenacity, I'll definitely give you a super unique way to die.
…
In the guest hall!
Shen Lang saw Lin Mo again.
This was the boss of the Splendid Court, the person who betrayed him first.
However, he didn't come alone. There was an official with him, and it seemed that he had a high position.
Seeing Shen Lang, Lin Mo didn't hide the hatred in his heart at all. His son, Lin Zhuo, was killed by Shen Lang.
"Shen Lang, you sold me the golden dye formula and charged me a thousand gold coins, but this formula was stolen from the Xu family. Now it's time to return the thousand gold coins to me. Don't think that you can renege on your debt just because you're the son-in-law of the Xuan Wu Mansion! "
What? Even a small character like you can make a deer into a horse?
When did I take your thousand gold coins?
It was also at this time.
Another enemy, Zhu Wenhua, rushed in, followed by Castellan Liu Wuyan and two strange officials.
"Shen Lang, your case has been exposed. You are suspected of murdering my father, Viscount Zhu Lanting. Follow us to the governor's manor!"
Shen Lang smiled in his heart!
Interesting, it was getting more and more interesting.
This show was actually so wonderful!
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