SFS Chapter 14 Moving to a New Residence, the New Ruler of 7 Heroes Town!
Chapter 14 Moving to a New Residence, the New Ruler of 7 Heroes Town!
The next day, early in the morning.
As the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window into the top-tier room of Tongfu Inn, Qin Shuyu slowly opened her eyes.
The soft silk bedding, the air filled with a faint fragrance, and the large, comfortable bed beneath her all gave her a feeling of being in another world.
Last night, Yang Qian didn't take her directly to any "new home." Instead, he booked two superior rooms at Tongfu Inn, the best in Qixia Town, so she could rest well for the night.
This was the first time in her life she had ever lived in such a nice place.
After taking a hot bath and changing into the clean clothes brought by the innkeeper, Qin Shuyu lay on the soft bed and slept soundly through the night without any dreams.
The fatigue and fright of the past few days seemed to be washed away overnight.
"Squeak."
The door was pushed open, and Yang Qian walked in carrying a delicate breakfast.
"Sister-in-law, you're awake? Come and try these crab roe buns from Tongfu Inn, they're pretty good."
He placed the food box on the table, which contained several steaming baskets of buns, a bowl of bright green shrimp porridge, and several plates of refreshing side dishes.
The aroma was so enticing that Qin Shuyu's stomach rumbled involuntarily.
Two blushes immediately rose to her cheeks, and she looked a little embarrassed.
"Uncle, how much...how much will this cost?"
She looked at the breakfast spread on the table and asked softly.
In her memory, this breakfast was enough to cover their expenses for half a month in the past.
"Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry about money anymore."
Yang Qian smiled and handed her a pair of clean chopsticks:
"Eat up, and when you're done, I'll take you to see our new home."
Qin Shuyu took the chopsticks and looked at the confident smile on Yang Qian's face, and the little worry in her heart disappeared.
She didn't ask any more questions and started eating in small bites.
The crab roe buns were fresh and juicy, and the shrimp congee was soft and delicious. Everything was so wonderful that it felt unreal to her.
After breakfast, Yang Qian led Qin Shuyu out of Tongfu Inn.
Walking down the main street of Qixia Town, Qin Shuyu could clearly sense that the atmosphere today was somewhat different from usual.
Pedestrians on the street hurried along, gathering in twos and threes, whispering amongst themselves, their faces showing a hint of fear and unease.
Occasionally, patrolling city guards would pass by, but their faces showed the same bewilderment and fear, completely devoid of their former arrogance.
"Uncle, has something happened in town?"
Qin Shuyu asked in a low voice.
"Something has happened."
Yang Qian said calmly:
"But these are all minor matters; they'll all be over soon."
He knew this was a consequence of last night's massive purge.
The Black Tiger Gang and the city guards collapsed overnight, and the gang leader and captain "mysteriously disappeared." Such a big event could not help but cause a sensation.
However, he believed that Qian Si could handle it well.
Instead of taking Qin Shuyu back to the alley in the east of the city, he headed straight for the most bustling area in the town center.
Finally, the two stopped in front of a magnificent vermilion gate.
This mansion occupies almost the best location on the entire street, with high walls and courtyards, flying eaves and brackets, and two majestic stone lions crouching at the entrance.
Qin Shuyu recognized this place; it was the residence of Li Wei, a captain of the city guards.
She used to pass by here without daring to even glance at it.
"Uncle, what... are we doing here?"
Qin Shuyu felt a little flustered.
Yang Qian did not answer, but walked forward and knocked on the door knocker.
Soon the door opened from the inside, and a middle-aged man who looked like a butler walked out respectfully.
When he saw Yang Qian, his face immediately filled with a humble smile, and he bowed deeply.
"Young Master Yang...you've arrived! I've been waiting for you for quite some time!"
This steward was the original steward of the Li family, but now he has a new master.
"Um."
Yang Qian nodded and pulled the still somewhat dazed Qin Shuyu inside.
After passing through the screen wall, a bright and open space suddenly appeared before us.
Pavilions, terraces, bridges, streams, rockeries, and gardens—it has everything.
As soon as Yang Qian entered the courtyard, all the maids and servants stopped what they were doing and stood respectfully to the sides, not daring to breathe.
Their eyes were filled with awe and fear.
Qin Shuyu was startled by the scene and instinctively grabbed Yang Qian's sleeve.
Looking at the magnificent courtyard and the trembling servants, an absurd and unbelievable thought arose in her mind.
"Uncle, this...this is our new home?"
Her voice was trembling.
"right."
Yang Qian smiled:
"Sister-in-law, do you like it?"
Like it?
Qin Shuyu no longer knew how to answer.
Her mind went blank, and she could only stare blankly at everything in front of her.
Moving into Li Wei's mansion? How is that possible?
Where is Li Wei?
She was filled with immense doubt and unease.
Just then, a figure strode out from the front hall to greet them; it was Qian Si.
He had changed into a clean brocade robe. Although his face was still pale, he was in much better spirits, and the wound on his chest had obviously been treated.
"Owner!"
Qian Si walked up to Yang Qian and bowed respectfully.
When his gaze swept over Qin Shuyu beside Yang Qian, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes, but he immediately lowered his head and dared not look at her again.
He knew very well that this incredibly beautiful woman was someone he absolutely could not have any designs on.
"Is everything taken care of?"
Yang Qian asked.
"Reporting to Master, everything has been taken care of!"
Qian Si lowered his voice and quickly reported to the leader:
"All traces of last night have been cleaned up, the Black Tiger Gang has been reorganized, and the town's order has been temporarily restored."
"As you instructed, I purchased this house through a real estate agency in the name of the 'newly appointed captain.' The deed is in the study and can be transferred to your name at any time."
"very good."
Yang Qian nodded:
"What's going on at the prefectural governor's office?"
Not yet.
Qian Si's expression became more serious:
"However, I sent people to inquire and found out that the messengers sent by the prefectural governor's office to various towns return to the prefectural capital at a fixed time every day to report. The messenger from Qixia Town did not return today, and at the latest by tomorrow, the prefectural governor's office will notice something amiss and will definitely send someone to investigate."
"They arrived quite quickly."
A cold glint flashed in Yang Qian's eyes.
"Don't worry, Master, I've made all the arrangements."
Qian Si said in a deep voice:
"I've already spread the word that I, Qian Si, led a rebellion last night to kill Li Wei and Wang Hu, who were colluding with each other to oppress the people! Now, I've taken control of the city guards and the Black Tiger Gang, and am 'acting on behalf of Heaven' in Qixia Town!"
"I'm fully prepared for the prefectural governor's investigation; all the blame will fall on me alone!"
Yang Qian listened to Qian Si's report without saying a word.
Qin Shuyu, standing to the side, was horrified and turned deathly pale.
Although Qian Si's voice was very low, she still managed to make out the gist of it.
uprising?
To kill Li Wei and Wang Hu?
Take over the city guard?
Every word was like a heavy hammer blow, striking her heart hard.
She finally understood.
Last night was not a dog-eat-dog fight at all!
It's my uncle!
It was my uncle who killed the Black Tiger Gang, killed Li Wei, and killed everyone!
This thought made her feel cold all over and her hands and feet go weak.
She looked at Yang Qian's profile; his handsome face now seemed utterly unfamiliar to her.
How could her uncle, that weak, timid uncle who needed her care, have turned into a ruthless killer?
She couldn't accept this fact.
Yang Qian seemed to notice her unusual behavior, turned around and glanced at her, just in time to see her eyes filled with fear and confusion.
He sighed inwardly.
He knew that some things could not be kept secret in the end.
He didn't explain anything, he just gently patted the back of her hand, and then said to Qian Si:
"You may leave now. Dismiss all the servants in the mansion. I don't like having too many outsiders in my home."
"Yes, Master."
Qian Si dared not ask any further questions and immediately accepted the order and left.
Soon, only Yang Qian and Qin Shuyu remained in the large courtyard.
"Uncle..."
Qin Shuyu's lips trembled, but she finally mustered the courage to ask the question.
"Is everything he said... true?"
Yang Qian was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"Yes."
A single word struck Qin Shuyu like a thunderbolt, causing her to involuntarily take a step back.
Tears welled up in her eyes again, but this time, they were not from resentment or joy, but from deep fear.
"You...you killed Lieutenant Li? You killed so many soldiers? Do you know that this is a capital offense! A crime punishable by the extermination of your entire family!"
She cried out in a trembling voice.
"I know."
Yang Qian's expression remained calm:
"But if I don't kill them, they'll kill us. Sister-in-law, have you forgotten how they came to our door and humiliated you? Have you forgotten how Li Wei plotted against us?"
"In this world, good people can't survive. If you don't want to be bullied, you have to be more ruthless and stronger than them!"
"I……"
Qin Shuyu was speechless when asked the question.
Of course she remembered Wang Hu's ugly face and Li Wei's insidious schemes.
She knew that if it weren't for her uncle, her current situation would probably be worse than death.
She understands the logic, but...
"But they're the government after all! How can we fight against them?" Qin Shuyu's voice was filled with despair. "The prefect's office will send people soon. What will we do then? Let's run away! Uncle, let's take the money and escape far away, to a place where no one knows us!"
"escape?"
Yang Qian shook his head, his eyes sharpening.
"Sister-in-law, the world is vast, where can we escape to? As long as we are not strong enough, no matter where we escape to, there will be a new Wang Hu, a new Li Wei!"
"Running away won't solve the problem."
He walked step by step to Qin Shuyu, looked directly into her eyes, and said, word by word:
"Therefore, I don't plan to run away."
"If the people from the prefectural governor's office want to come, then let them come."
"One comes, one kills!"
"Give me a pair, I'll kill a pair!"
"Until they're scared, until they never dare to mess with us again!"
Yang Qian's words were full of domineering and madness, which completely stunned Qin Shuyu.
Looking at her uncle, who seemed like a completely different person, she felt not only fear but also a strange sense of...admiration.
Just then, Qian Si appeared again, his face showing barely concealed anxiety.
"Owner!"
He strode up to Yang Qian and handed him a message he had just received via carrier pigeon.
"People from the prefectural governor's office have arrived!"
"So fast?"
Yang Qian raised an eyebrow and took the letter.
Qian Si's face was extremely ugly:
"They weren't investigating officials... they were soldiers from the Prefectural Governor's mansion! A full hundred cavalrymen! Leading them was the Prefectural Governor's personal guard commander, said to be a seventh-level Acquired Realm expert!"
"They've already passed Baima Slope, and in another hour at most they'll reach Qixia Town!"