The City Lord's mansion's stewards all thought of the Fan Tian Cult.
Zhao Qian, the chief clerk, said respectfully, "My Lord City Lord, the Fan Tian Cult has caused harm for many years. They have assassinated many imperial officials. If this subordinate's guess is correct, they will definitely attempt an assassination during your inauguration ceremony tomorrow."
"This subordinate suggests canceling tomorrow's inauguration ceremony."
The other stewards nodded in agreement.
They believed Zhao Qian's words were reasonable.
The Fan Tian Cult was mysterious and elusive, always killing imperial officials whenever they appeared.
This was something that had to be guarded against.
"The inauguration ceremony will proceed as scheduled tomorrow!" Yuan Zun said indifferently.
The stewards of the City Lord's mansion all felt immense pressure.
Was this a case of knowingly walking into a tiger's den?
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Leng family's backyard.
After a night of rest.
Chen Nan's injuries had almost healed.
However.
His talent was too poor, and his physical body could not store yin energy.
He could not enter the Yin Harvesting realm.
"The Underworld is its own realm. Although there are medicinal herbs here, heavenly treasures and rare resources are extremely scarce."
"Moreover, the names of the medicinal herbs are different from those in the human world."
"I need to first figure out the names and efficacy of the Underworld's medicinal herbs."
With this thought.
Chen Nan began searching the bookshelf in his room.
He remembered that there were books about medicinal herbs here.
He didn't realize the extent of it until he started looking.
He was shocked by what he found.
The entire bookshelf was filled with books that made one's blood boil.
And they all came with illustrations.
What was even more outrageous was that the illustrations even had detailed diagrams.
The protagonists in the books all had distinct personalities and were known for their romantic entanglements.
Chen Nan found them incredibly engaging.
He had to admit.
In a society without mobile phones, having so many books to read was a form of entertainment.
"Young master, you're reading these kinds of books again."
Song Ziwei's slightly resentful voice reached Chen Nan's ears.
Chen Nan shuddered and immediately closed the books.
An embarrassed expression appeared on his face.
In reality, he didn't like reading such books.
He hadn't even read them on Earth.
He was unaware of Bai Shui Ji or young Ah Bin.
But because he had merged with the host's memories, he had become so engrossed.
Song Ziwei's eyes showed a look of disdain.
She strongly disliked the young master reading such books.
Because even when he found them uncomfortable, he wouldn't let her warm his bed.
"Ziwei, take these books to the kitchen later and use them to start a fire!" Chen Nan said, reluctantly tossing the books onto the floor.
This action surprised Song Ziwei.
The Leng family's monthly allowance was only ten taels of silver.
But more than half of this ten taels of silver was spent by the young master on books.
According to the young master, learning could lead to progress.
It could bring happiness.
Without exaggeration.
The books on the bookshelf were worth at least a hundred taels of silver. These were the young master's spiritual sustenance.
They were his treasures.
He usually wouldn't even let anyone clean the bookshelf.
Who would have thought that today he would be burning them?
After regaining her composure, Song Ziwei said helplessly, "Young master, the books can be burned, but will you still buy them after they're gone?"
"If you can completely give up these books, then burning them is fine."
"If not, then keep them. There's no need to waste money."
Chen Nan was greatly embarrassed.
This was clearly looking down on the young master!
He angrily carried the books to the courtyard.
Then he found a tinderbox.
He directly set fire to the books, which were piled like a small mountain, in the courtyard.
He wanted to burn the books to declare his resolve!
Yes!
Reading such books was beneath a scumbag!
Just then.
Dong Ju, Leng Qingmei's personal maid, entered carrying a tray.
Upon seeing the books burning on the ground, she showed a hint of surprise.
She then bowed slightly to Chen Nan and said, "Young master husband, Miss has had a brocade robe made for you. Please try it on to see if it fits. If not, it can still be altered now."
Chen Nan grunted and took the brocade robe, then went into the room.
About five minutes later, he came out.
Wearing the white brocade robe made him look even more handsome.
He exuded an aura of suave elegance and dashing charm.
Especially his confident gaze, as if he were a completely different person.
His every move emanated a captivating charm.
Even Dong Ju was momentarily stunned.
Although there were many young talents in Tongcheng.
She had to admit, in terms of appearance, no one could compare to the young master husband.
This was probably the main reason Miss chose such a handsome but useless man as her husband, right?
The husband might not be able to fulfill his marital duties.
But he must be handsome, someone pleasing to the eye.
Chen Nan said, "The clothes fit perfectly. Please thank my wife on my behalf!"
"Then this servant will take her leave," Dong Ju said as she turned to go.
Chen Nan: "Wait!"
Dong Ju couldn't help but ask, "Does the young master husband have any other instructions?"
Chen Nan asked, "Does my wife like to eat red plums?"
The host was attacked by wild beasts while picking red plums in the wilderness.
However, Chen Nan had learned from others that Leng Qingmei wanted to eat red plums.
Therefore.
To find out who was behind the host's demise, he only needed to ascertain whether Leng Qingmei liked red plums. This would allow him to unravel the truth and identify the mastermind.
Dong Ju said, "Young master husband, you might not know, but Miss dislikes all fruits that are sour in taste."
"En, you may leave."
At this moment.
Chen Nan knew the mastermind.
"Liang Jian, we'll see about this."
"If I don't slice you into a thousand pieces, I, Chen Nan, will take your surname."
Leng Qingmei's desire to eat red plums was something the host accidentally learned from Liang Jian's servant.
And Liang Jian was a disciple of the fifth-ranked family among Tongcheng's six great families.
However.
After the Chen family and Leng family's marriage alliance, the Chen family's strength had advanced.
The Liang family was now ranked last among the six great families.
Moreover.
According to the host's memories.
The Liang family had a beast farm where they kept wild animals.
At noon.
Chen Nan arrived at Leng Qingmei's separate courtyard.
But he did not enter the room, instead waiting outside.
After about ten minutes, Leng Qingqiu emerged from the room.
The woman wore a blue long dress, her dignified appearance exuding an indescribable allure.
Her black hair cascaded down, adorned with a green jade hairpin.
Her skin was like congealed fat, with a faint pink hue, making her exceptionally beautiful.
Her phoenix eyes sparkled, capable of captivating the soul and stirring the heart.
Her lips were like painted cherries, inviting endless fantasy.
Her appearance lived up to her reputation as the most beautiful woman in Tongzhou.
In the past.
The host would have been dazed upon seeing her.
But for Chen Nan, the great scumbag, it was just so-so.
Leng Qingmei nodded slightly, a form of greeting, and said in a pleasant voice, "Thank you for your trouble today, husband!"
Chen Nan casually replied, "It's my duty, wife. There's no need for pleasantries."
Leng Qingmei was taken aback.
Why was this useless man so calm today?
Why wasn't he completely mesmerized by her?
He was acting very strangely.
Thinking this.
Leng Qingmei felt a sense of crisis.
If this continued.
Would she still be able to control him?