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"...If you're going to threaten someone, you should be more professional. Search: \(¨Complete¨ Book¨ Divine¨ Station¨) to read high-quality literature for free."

"I'll kill your whole family."

"That's too inhumane. You should start with my wife, and then I have a son..."

"Congratulations."

"...Named Ning Xi. You can smash him on the ground in front of me."

"Would that be useful?"

"Not very..."

"I'm here to ask you for help, not to ask you to do something I've already planned out. What use is there in threatening you... I'm familiar with the underworld, and I'm a good fighter. I can help you get rid of those who want to cause you trouble."

"Who knows how many there are, and you can't kill them all. Your suggestion isn't very meaningful."

"I hope you can find a way to save him. If there's a way, you don't even have to participate."

"This! Truly! There is no way."

The two men in the room were at odds for a while, then resumed their back-and-forth conversation. They knew each other well enough. With Ning Yi's Xiaoxiong nature, he wouldn't be threatened by anyone. Even if he compromised in an environment like Hangzhou, he would eventually seize every opportunity to retaliate. As for Chen Fan, he had come from the bottom and seen the world. He understood how terrifying Ning Yi was, but his personality wouldn't allow him to fear anything.

They knew each other's background well enough. The initial seriousness was because the matter was significant and they had just met, so they were more earnest. After a moment of confrontation, they could see each other's attitudes clearly. But when Chen Fan formally repeated his request, Ning Yi slammed his hands on the table and stood up, saying "there's no way" again, each word more solemn than before.

Chen Fan frowned, "I know it's difficult. Among the people I know, only you have the ability to strategize. That's why, when I realized it was impossible, I immediately came north to find you, hoping you could think of a remotely possible solution. Didn't you turn the impossible into possible back in Hangzhou? You don't have to participate. I'll risk my own life."

"Hangzhou had time, and a bit of luck. As for this matter, hum..." Ning Yi turned to the window. "When I learned your master was captured, I considered your situation and the troubles involved. As far as I know, Fang Qi Fo's limbs are broken, he's practically a cripple, and your uprising is over. The smartest thing to do would have been to abandon him, otherwise, no matter how many people you sacrifice, it won't amount to anything."

He waved his hand. "Of course, I know you wouldn't listen to that idea. Since you've come to the capital, I'll naturally protect you and tell you about the problems. You might not even realize how big this trouble is."

"I'm all ears," Chen Fan said, "However, I can't imagine a bigger trouble than rebellion."

"The nature is different." Ning Yi shook his head. "Rebellion involves tens of thousands of people. When the court suppresses it, the pressure on each individual isn't much. This time, do you know who your opponent is?"

Chen Fan thought for a moment, "The Ministry of Justice? I know Chief Constables Tie Tianying and Zong Feixiao are very skilled. Liu Dabiao's death was related to them. Or, are you talking about the Emperor?"

"It's not just the Ministry of Justice, and it's not the Emperor. The one truly pushing this matter from above is Grand Tutor Wang Fu, a name you should be familiar with." Ning Yi said, "He was the main person in charge of the Flower and Rock Fleet. You started the rebellion, attacked Hangzhou, and destroyed his hometown, even saying in your proclamation that the uprising was because of him. That guy has plundered the people, been a prime minister, bootlicked Cai Jing, and then cursed Cai Jing. Yet he's still one of the most famous and powerful figures in the capital. Even Cai Jing has to give him some respect, and he's richer than a country. If the Emperor is suppressing this matter, it wouldn't be much. He's busy with so many things, and your master is just a minor loose end after pacifying the rebellion. But Wang Fu is watching this matter. If there's a problem, the Ministry of Justice will be skinned alive."

"Wang Fu is the leader, and there are far more participants. Your uprising caused chaos in the south. How many wealthy families are in Hangzhou? How many people do business with Hangzhou? Several large families near the capital, Cai, Han, Zuo, Qi, Wen... They all want an explanation in this matter. Fang La is dead, and the rest have been either killed or scattered. Who else can be used as an explanation? No one but your master."

Ning Yi curled his fingers one by one. "Wang Fu, the leaders of these large families, the people who do business with them, and then the constables of the Ministry of Justice... Frankly speaking, your master isn't that important to you anymore. The momentum is gone. Either he dies, or he lives a crippled existence in hiding, bringing you countless troubles. But for them, this play is important. Everyone is in the game, afraid of disobeying openly. You think it's troublesome that two constables from the Ministry of Justice are responsible for this matter. In reality, the support from nearby counties is unlimited. If you have a hundred men, they'll have five hundred. If you have a thousand, they'll have five thousand. If you have ten thousand, they can deploy fifty thousand to fight you."

"I'm not exaggerating. As far as I know, the orders from above have already been issued. Each of these large families has a lot of Jianghu experts working for them. Not only is there support from the government, but these people have also been mobilized to stand guard, ensuring your master reaches the capital while also killing as many of you accompanying bandits and remnants as possible, as a way to vent their anger."

Ning Yi stopped speaking by the window. Chen Fan's gaze had turned dark. After Qingxi was broken, they had been hiding and had lost touch with outside intelligence. He vaguely sensed the difficulty this time when he came to find Ning Yi, but now he truly understood the opponents they faced. What was visible was just a small corner of the problem.

"That's all I know for now. Let alone how to save him, even if you could, you'd face endless retaliation. As for the officialdom, a large group of people would be implicated. I'm not just making excuses. Back in Hangzhou, I was captured by the chaotic army, and I have no regrets about my revenge, but I owe you a life. Even if you don't say it, I remember it. If you really want me to give you a solution... not for you, but for others, the best solution would be to find a skilled archer, get close to the prison cart, and pretend to kill your master with a stray arrow. That way, you can save many lives, including your master's face, and give the court a warning. But I estimate that would be very difficult... Think about it first."

Ning Yi sighed and walked to the door. Chen Fan stood up, poured a glass of wine, and drank it subconsciously, then took the wine jug and took another gulp. Although he didn't speak, his eyes were cold. Although Ning Yi's words had a big impact on him, he was also thinking about it in a very calm manner. Having experienced many things, he could always remain calm when important events occur. The conflict and distress would come later.

As he reached the door, Ning Yi added, "Right, there's one thing you should know, so you can be prepared for anything unexpected... Not only do I know you've come to the capital, but the Secret Intelligence Division knows too. We probably have different ideas. If I don't intervene, they might want to kill you. Even if I do, they might have their own considerations. I'll try my best to ensure your safety, but if something unexpected happens and they try to bypass me and arrest you, be careful and protect yourself. Although it's unlikely, it's good to keep it in mind."

Chen Fan nodded to show he understood.

During the time the two men were talking, a few streets away, Wenren Bu'er led the members of the Secret Intelligence Division into the courtyard where Chen Fan had been earlier. Sunlight shone down, and Wenren Bu'er shook his head and smiled when he saw the mess in the yard. A moment later, someone came to confirm with him, "There are signs of a fight. No one's here."

"Heh, he knew and got here one step earlier." Wenren Bu'er shook his head. "Which little bastard leaked the news..."

"What?" The subordinate next to him asked quietly, hearing his murmur.

"Never mind... Alright, everyone! Let's pretend this didn't happen. Everyone go back and take care of those Liu Zhen, He Shuo Double Heroes, and others. I have something else to do. I'm going to watch Miss Li's performance. If you need me, I'll be at Zhu Ji's tonight... Disperse!"

He waved and dismissed the crowd, looked at the signs of fighting in the yard, and sighed. He didn't know if this outcome was good or bad.

He knew the relationship between Chen Fan and Ning Yi. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were bonded by life and death. Considering what Ning Yi went through in Hangzhou, if he befriended a rebel, Qin Si Yuan and the others might be understanding, but there would still be trouble. This time, the news of Chen Fan's arrival first went through the Secret Intelligence Division. Wenren Bu'er immediately blocked the news. He was hesitating on how to handle this matter, but in general, preventing the two from meeting was the best result for Ning Yi. That was his thought.

However, after Ning Yi returned from Liangshan, Qin Siyuan assigned men to protect him while also training members of the Secret Intelligence Division. The management of personnel was directly under Wenren Bu'er, but Ning Yi was involved in the strategy and planning. His influence was enormous. On the other hand, he had excellent management methods, which allowed people to supervise and compete with each other without hurting their feelings. It wouldn't be surprising if news was passed in two directions at the same time.

"Oh well," Wenren Bu'er thought. "Since he has taken the person away, I don't have to be the bad guy." With that thought, Wenren Bu'er left for Zhu Ji's.

**************

"The performance tonight is good. Rest for a bit, and I'll take you to see it later."

Ning Yi opened the door, ready to leave. Chen Fan tilted his head. "Right, wait. I'll consider my master's matter. Also, there's something else. Liu Xigua is out. When I was preparing to come to the capital, she and Du Sha, Fang Shuchang, and the others came out to participate in the rescue. I asked her if she was coming to the capital. She said no. It's good for you to know about this. It's best to write a letter and have her leave... she shouldn't be involved in this."

"..."

Ning Yi put his hands on the door panel. After a long time, he tilted his head and said softly, "What's going on? Why did she come to join the fun?"

"Only a dozen or so people came out, experts from the Overlord Saber Camp, to help. Uncle Tiannan should have stayed where they are now to take care of things. You understand her personality. For the people of the village, she could watch Sheng Gong and the others, who are closer to her, die, but she would come out alone to rescue Master, because that's just her life... that's how she is..."

Chen Fan mentioned Liu Xigua casually. Most of his thoughts were still on the situation Ning Yi had described. Ning Yi was silent for a long time behind him. Without realizing it, he latched the door again and walked back.

When Chen Fan reacted, Ning Yi was pulling up a chair, dusting it off, and placing it behind him. Chen Fan looked at him strangely. Ning Yi's expression was helpless, but his tone wasn't hurried.

"Brother Fan, you're right."

"Uh..."

"...Let's talk some more."

Chen Fan stood there for two seconds with that mouthful of wine, then "Pfft... cough cough... cough cough cough cough..." He bent over, the wine had gone down the wrong pipe, and he coughed for a long time, his face bitter.

"I'll go... cough cough... to your motherf***ing--a**hole--"

Amidst Chen Fan's curses, near the entrance of Zhu Ji's Evening Glow Pavilion, Su Wenfang was looking at a small notebook, checking it, when someone grabbed him. He looked closely and saw it was Song Yongping.

"Wenfang, have you seen my second brother-in-law?"

"Oh, Yongping, you're here? I have something to do, I just got here. Have you seen Su Yanping? I'm looking for him."

"No... wait, Wenfang, do you know something big is going to happen today? I'm looking for my second brother-in-law. He needs to know about this..."

"What's going on? Su Wenfang was still holding that notebook, looking around for Su Yanping.

"Do you know someone is coming to make trouble, saying they're going to smash the shop? Those who are coming today are all refined people..."

"Who? Who's coming to make trouble? We paid our protection money, and we've greeted everyone nearby..."

"It's Young Master Gao, the son of Grand Commandant Gao Qiu! Gao the Prodigal!" Song Yongping lowered his voice, afraid people would hear and run away.

Su Wenfang was stunned. "Him? That's... that's more troublesome... hey, wait, Shopkeeper Qi, have you seen Yanping? I need to find him about the stove... you haven't seen him? Gao Mu'en is actually coming to make trouble? Does my brother-in-law know? Is he here?" He stopped a shopkeeper to ask about Su Yanping's whereabouts, then turned his attention back to the matter Song Yongping was concerned about. Song Yongping was already looking anxious.

"I saw him earlier, but I don't know where he went. The shopkeepers just said everything has been arranged... I don't want to mention it to them. Where did my second brother-in-law go? He needs to know about this..."

He rambled on and on. Su Wenfang nodded for a long time. "No, I need to find Yanping first. This stove of mine... oh, Yongping, if you see my second brother-in-law, tell him about it, Gao Mu'en coming to make trouble is a big deal. I have to, I have to go first, I have things to do here. We found a good way to use this stove. The wire on top won't hurt your hand. Remember to tell my brother-in-law about that Gao young master when you find him..."

"Ah... uh... ah?"

Song Yongping twitched at the corner of his mouth, blinked, and watched Su Wenfang run off...

Did he even understand what I said? This is an emergency...

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