The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

Chapter 263 Being Beaten

Shopkeeper Liao followed the official from Jingzhao Prefecture to the yamen in a hurry, leaving a group of onlookers talking at the door of the clinic.

The crowd, which had been packed tightly around the place, gradually dispersed after seeing the entire family being taken away by the officers. However, everyone felt deeply unhappy as they looked at the mess on the ground.

Someone whispered, "Who is so wicked as to deliberately frame this clinic?" Upon hearing this, others echoed the words and began to speculate about the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Feng Ying said indignantly, "Miss, I think today's incident is most likely caused by those bastards from the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion who deliberately hired someone to frame us!"

She has always been straightforward and speaks without restraint, and at this moment she blurts out her guess directly.

In reality, everyone present had similar suspicions, but they all knew that the Marquis of Wu'an was a wealthy and powerful family, far beyond the reach of ordinary people like them. Therefore, despite their dissatisfaction, they didn't dare to voice their suspicions out loud, lest they cause unnecessary trouble for the owner of the clinic.

Chu Ning'an, who stood by and listened silently, had keenly grasped some clues from Feng Ying's words. He frowned slightly and looked at Ru Yue beside him. Seeing this, Ru Yue knew she couldn't hide it from him, so she simply told him everything about the Wu'an Marquis's visit to the clinic.

After listening to Ru Yue's story, Chu Ning'an frowned tightly and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

After noon, Manager Liao returned from the yamen with heavy steps.

He walked into the clinic with a weary expression, looking at the people anxiously awaiting news. He slowly said, "Everyone, the matter has been thoroughly examined..." At this point, he paused, as if he was struggling to speak. Then, he took a deep breath and continued, "But, this result... Sigh!"

That family of scoundrels spent their days idling around and doing nothing. Seeing that Ru Yue's clinic was doing a booming business and was always crowded with patients, and that it didn't seem to have any strong backing, they became evil-minded and came up with some bad ideas.

They were thinking of adding some incompatible substances to their mother's medicine, thus worsening her condition. If they could report this to the clinic, they could extort money from them. After all, most ordinary people were reluctant to get involved with the government, often preferring to pay for relief rather than risk trouble.

However, what these scoundrels did not expect was that Ru Yue and others reported the matter to the authorities without fear. This action completely shattered their carefully planned conspiracy.

At first glance, the whole incident seemed reasonable, but anyone with even a little bit of insight could see that it contained many unexplainable issues. Ru Yue, in particular, found the matter increasingly bizarre, and she couldn't help but frown.

After the crowd dispersed, Shopkeeper Liao seized the opportunity to call Ru Yue over and said, "Miss, the Prince of Yongning has specifically asked me to convey a message to you, saying that this matter has come to an end and that you should not delve into it any further. Some people and things, even if we know the truth, will be of little benefit to us. The Prince will do his utmost to keep an eye on them for us."

Hearing this, Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an beside her exchanged a glance, then immediately responded with an open-minded attitude, "I understand. If that's the case, then let's leave it at that for now."

After hearing this, Fengying felt very dissatisfied and angry, but she also knew that the Prince of Yongning County did this out of concern and kindness for them.

Looking at Fengying's pouting face and annoyed expression, Ru Yue couldn't help but feel pity, and at the same time, the indignation in her heart was quietly aroused.

Ru Yue whispered to Feng Ying, "Go find Ah Ji and Blind Tang and ask them to get some detailed information about the second son of the Marquis of Wu'an."

Fengying responded nonchalantly, "Miss, why bother with all this trouble? I think it would be better to wait until it's dark and windy. An Er and I will sneak over and give that guy a good beating. That way, we can vent our anger!"

Hearing Fengying's impulsive words, Ru Yue hurriedly spoke out to dissuade him, "Don't act rashly! This is the capital, not the Jiaqing Prefecture we're familiar with. If you act rashly and cause trouble, it could implicate your brother's power base in the capital, which he has painstakingly cultivated for many years. Don't act rashly. Just follow my instructions immediately. I'll handle this matter properly."

......

Half a month later, in the willow alleys of the capital.

As the night deepened, the entire street was already decorated with dazzling red lanterns, making it look like a dream, and the air was filled with an atmosphere of luxury and decadence.

Many young men in bright and beautiful clothes were laughing and playing, and they flocked to the most famous brothel in the capital - Yanzhi Pavilion like a tide.

It turns out that today is the day when the annual top courtesan of Yanzhilou is put on stage. All the rich young men are ready to go, vying with each other to spend a fortune to win the favor of the beauty.

It is said that whoever wins the first place in this competition tonight and becomes the young master who gives the most tips will have the honor of becoming Miss Yanzhi's lover and enjoy a night of passion.

The legendary Rouge Girl's beauty was truly breathtaking, unparalleled in the world, like a fairy descended to earth. Her skin was whiter than snow, as smooth and delicate as fine mutton-fat jade; her eyes were full of affection, her gaze radiant and captivating, as if she could captivate the soul. It was truly the kind of beauty that books say is too long if it's longer, too short if it's shorter, too pale if it's powdered, too red if it's rouge. Such natural beauty is truly rare in the world.

However, this rouge girl was not just famous for her looks; she was also renowned for her many talents. Her pipa playing skills were particularly impressive, and her melodies were so captivating that they lingered in the air. In short, she was a prostitute of unparalleled talent.

This Rouge girl has become the object of dreams for many men in the capital.

When she debuted today, not only did she attract countless wealthy merchants and scholars to attend, but even the most powerful officials in the court reserved private rooms in advance, just to be able to admire this beautiful woman's extraordinary beauty up close. For a time, the entire capital was in an uproar.

.....

Wei Jinchen, the second son of the Wu'an Marquisate, was hurriedly returning home with his personal attendant. Today, he'd overheard someone spotted on the streets of the capital looking strikingly like his long-lost elder brother. The news struck him like a bolt of lightning, sending a chill through him.

When he arrived at the scene, the man had already disappeared without a trace. This sudden change made Wei Jinchen very upset, and his heart was filled with loss and frustration.

The servant followed him closely, not even daring to breathe. In the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, if you accidentally offended the Marquis, at most you would be severely scolded; but if you were unlucky enough to anger the Second Young Master, the consequences would be unimaginable, and you might even lose your life!

At this moment, there was a loud noise——

"Hurry up, hurry up! Miss Yanzhi is going to perform on stage today. She is a stunning beauty!"

"I actually saw a very handsome man on East Street today. My goodness, he was even more beautiful than any woman I've ever seen!"

"Is she really that beautiful? Could she be even prettier than our Rouge girl?"

"Just go and take a look and we'll know for sure. I heard that handsome young man is also planning to go to Rouge Pavilion. Let's go and take a look!"

The two little beggars rushed past Master Wei Er in a hurry, leaving behind only a few vague and confusing words, and then disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Wei Jinchen, who had been walking steadily, suddenly stopped. He looked up at the sky, as if lost in thought. A moment later, he turned abruptly and walked towards Yanliu Lane without hesitation.

In a luxurious private room in the Rouge Pavilion, a group of Beijing's playboys, led by Chen Guogong's son Jin Mingze, all gathered here.

They had come with only one purpose: to witness the peerless beauty of the courtesan, Miss Yanzhi. To fulfill this wish, these usually pampered young men pulled out all the stops.

When Wei Jinchen entered the room, it was filled with the strong smell of alcohol and the sound of noise. The group of playboys sat around the table, cups and plates in disarray, already drunk and dizzy.

When they saw Wei Jinchen walk in, they all widened their eyes in surprise.

Jin Mingze was originally flirting with the people around him with a flushed face, but when he saw Wei Jinchen, his face instantly darkened and he said in a sarcastic tone: "Oh! Who did I think it was? It's the Second Young Master Wei! I heard that in order to compete for the position of the Marquis of Wu'an, you refused to even set foot in these brothels. How come you have time to come here today?" As he spoke, there was a hint of a sarcastic smile on the corner of his mouth.

Wei Jinchen glanced at Jin Mingze expressionlessly, his stern face as cold as an iceberg, without a trace of emotion. He ignored Jin Mingze's provocative words and walked straight to the empty seat vacated by one of the dandies, sitting down steadily.

Seeing Wei Jinchen being so cold towards him, Jin Mingze felt more disgusted.

He sneered and continued sarcastically, "Back then, Prince Wei was a man of both civil and military talents! Especially his handsome face, which was truly rare in the world. What a pity... Now, whether the glory of the Wei family can continue depends on the ability of our Second Young Master Wei! I wonder how much better you are than your outstanding elder brother?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the many dandies present suddenly became excited and began to whisper among themselves. Although four years had passed since Wei Jinxuan's disappearance, the image of the once famous and brilliant Wei Shizi was still deeply imprinted in everyone's minds.

So everyone started talking about Wei Jinxuan's deeds. For a moment, the whole room was filled with memories and sighs of the past.

"It's no wonder Marquis Wu'an has been so reluctant to appoint another heir. Back then, Crown Prince Wei was a truly worthy and incomparable child of destiny! All these years have passed, and my father has always urged me to follow his example and study hard. It's just a pity... Sigh! I wonder if it's God's jealousy of talent, or if someone, out of jealousy and hatred, secretly murdered him?"

After hearing this, everyone nodded repeatedly.

Looking back to the past, the Prince Chu was truly the "other people's children" that his father often talked about. In those years, which old man did not use the Prince Chu as an example to teach his own sons?

"Jin Mingze, you are looking for death!" Wei Jinchen could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and glared at Jin Mingze fiercely. The raging anger in his eyes seemed to have turned into something tangible, and he wished he could burn the person in front of him to ashes immediately.

Facing Wei Jinchen's angry rebuke, Jin Mingze was not afraid at all. Instead, he laughed wildly: "Hahahaha, even if this prince is looking for death, what can it matter? What can you do to me? Today, I am the prince of Chen Guogong, canonized by the emperor himself, and my status is extremely noble. And you? You are just a playboy who can't even compete for the position of prince of the marquisate! Even if you are lucky and finally grab that position of prince, what can it matter? In the future, I will be a dignified duke, and you are just a marquis. After all, you are still one level lower than this prince! Hahahaha..."

The mouth of the Duke of Chen was just like a poisonous snake, every word was full of thorns and piercing the heart, which made Wei Jinchen so angry that he could no longer control his temper. Without saying a word, he rushed forward and started fighting with him.

For a while, the two of them went back and forth, neither of them giving in, and the scene was very lively!

In the midst of this chaos, as luck would have it, Miss Rouge was performing on stage. Seeing this, the idle playboys gathered around, pulled the two of them apart, and tried to mediate. With great effort, they managed to calm the farce down.

After all this trouble, how could Wei Jinchen still have the mood to appreciate any beautiful woman? He was full of irritability and felt a tightness in his chest.

At this time, his servant had arrived at the door of the private room without him noticing.

The servant shook his head slightly at Wei Jinchen, then stood quietly among the servants in the corridor, waiting for his master to come out.

Not long after, Wei Jinchen finally walked out of the private room. His face was gloomy, and he led the servant out of Yanzhi Pavilion in a hurry without saying a word, as if this was some kind of dangerous place.

......

As the night deepened, it was already the end of the hour of Hai.

Jin Mingze, the son of Duke Chen, finally staggered out of the Rouge Pavilion drunkenly. He staggered and was unsteady. If it weren't for the servants and guards supporting him, he would have fallen to the ground.

He kept muttering to himself, "That courtesan Yanzhi is truly as beautiful as a fairy..." His words were full of praise for Yanzhi's graceful figure and beautiful face.

A group of people walked unsteadily on the deserted street and gradually disappeared into the night.

As they walked through the dark, deep, and deserted alley, an eerie atmosphere filled the air. Suddenly, there was a muffled sound, and a huge net dropped from the sky, like the bloody mouth of a ferocious beast, instantly enveloping Jin Mingze and his servants.

The net was woven so finely that it seemed like a trap specially prepared to catch them.

Before anyone could react, a group of dark shadows emerged from all directions like ghosts. Without a word, they launched a violent torrent of punches and kicks at Jin Mingze and the others trapped in the net.

These people's movements were swift and brutal. Although they were not fatal, their punches hit the flesh and made them howl in pain.

These thugs would occasionally utter ambiguous words: "You've been bullying my young master. Today I must teach you a lesson! Beat you to death, you ignorant fellow!"

Jin Mingze and his servants struggled desperately, but the net tightened, making it impossible for them to break free. They could only watch helplessly as they were beaten, the pain in their bodies growing worse.

The Jinwu Guards, who were in charge of safeguarding the capital's security, heard about the commotion and rushed to support. When they arrived at the scene, they saw Jin Mingze and his servants trapped in a large net. They had been beaten beyond recognition, with bruises on their faces and noses, and it was a horrible sight.

Those thugs who beat people up took advantage of the chaos to escape and are nowhere to be found.