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Chapter 883: Chapter 230: Hundred Households Chen, Truly Di Gong Reborn (10,000 Words Seeking Subscription)_4

As they spoke, the group headed directly to the magistrate’s government office, and soon they arrived there.

At this moment, having learned of the Commandery Princess’s arrival, Chu Tian immediately came out with a middle-aged man. The man had a long sword hanging from his waist, bore a stern demeanor, and exuded authority without anger.

Following him was someone Chen Jie actually recognized.

Indeed, it was Zhong Liang from the Hongjian Sect, whom Chen Jie had met not long ago at the Medicine King Treasure.

The magistrate, along with the two men, stepped out of the government office and clasped his hands respectfully towards Zhao Ya: ”Subordinate greets the Lord of the Commandery.”

Zhao Ya immediately responded: ”There’s no need for such formality, Lord Magistrate. You are a guest of the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister is a lifelong friend of my father. Thus, we are like family, truly, like family.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Tian smiled and said: ”How dare I claim kinship with the Commandery Princess? I am merely a house slave of the Prime Minister’s Mansion. If according to the Commandery Princess’s words, I too am a house slave of the Ruyang Royal Mansion, a house slave of yours as well.”

Hearing this, Zhao Ya laughed heartily: ”Haha, Lord Chu, you’re really too kind. By the way, who is this gentleman?”

Zhao Ya looked towards the man who exuded authority without anger. Seeing this, the man immediately clasped his fists and said: ”I am Zhong Guang, Sect Leader of Hongjian Sect, paying respects to the Jianghu Chief of Hubei Road.”

The man performed the Jianghu salute, giving Zhao Ya due respect as the Jianghu Chief.

Chen Jie glanced at the man, taking a closer look. This Zhong Guang, Sect Leader of the Hongjian Sect, was also famed in Huangzhou Prefecture as one of the Four Dragons and Eight Tigers, known as Sword Tiger Zhong Guang.

He also served as the leader of the Jianghu sect supported by Chu Tian.

Chen Jie scrutinized Zhong Guang, who in turn looked at him and said: ”Oh, are you the Hundred Households Chen, the one Lord Magistrate spoke of, who exposed the hidden spies in the Darugachi Mansion at a glance?”

Chen Jie clasped his fist and said, ”Chen Jiusi.”

Zhong Guang said: ”Zhong Guang, you truly live up to being a hero in your youth. Also, I heard you’re the leader of the Mianshui County Fishing Guild?”

Chen Jie said: ”Master Zhong is too kind.”

Zhong Guang replied: ”No, no sarcasm intended. I am close friends with your guild’s leader Zhou Feng of Huangzhou Prefecture. By the way, you should visit the Fishing Guild Headquarters in Huangzhou Prefecture when free, considering your Mianshui Fishing Guild split from there.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said: ”Yes, but it’s been almost fifty years since we split, and there’s little contact now.”

Listening to this, Zhong Guang laughed heartily: ”You young one, it’s no wonder Zhou Feng claims that unifying the Fishing Guild is difficult, as the various sects have grown disparately.”

”Enough about that, it doesn’t matter. Zhou Feng has long since moved past it, doesn’t mind at all.”

Zhong Guang spoke, appearing to defend his old friend.

Chen Jie also knew who Zhong Guang referred to: Zhou Feng, the leader of the Huangzhou Prefecture Fishing Guild, even though it was fragmented. This wasn’t for lack of skill; Zhou Feng was a martial arts master and one of the Four Dragons and Eight Tigers of Huangzhou Prefecture.

Nicknamed the River Barrier Tiger.

Also a top expert in the Wolf Smoke Realm, yet due to lacking ambition, he allowed the local fishing guilds to operate independently. Otherwise, he could have reigned as prosperously as Nan Batian, transitioning from the leader of Mianshui Fishing Guild to the squad leader of the Mianshui branch.

Zhou Feng’s lack of ambition led to the entire Fishing Guild being disjointed, each doing as they pleased!

His good friend Zhong Guang had advised more than once, but it was to no avail.

Chen Jie and Zhou Guang exchanged a few words, then Zhao Ya said: ”Alright, that should be enough pleasantries, Lord Magistrate, won’t you invite us in for a talk?”

Upon hearing this, the group entered the mansion directly.

Once inside, Zhao Ya got right to the point: ”Lord Magistrate, are you aware of why I am here?”

Chu Tian replied: ”I know a little, is it about Wang Wenyuan’s issue?”

Zhao Ya said: ”Precisely, Lord Magistrate, as the Jianghu Chief of Hubei Road, the Mei Hua Assassination Case is very rampant, greatly affecting the safety of our Hubei Road officials, with a terribly negative impact.”

”Hence, I have decided to thoroughly investigate this case and ensure the Mei Hua Assassin is brought to justice.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Tian immediately clasped his fists: ”The Commandery Princess’s actions are indeed a blessing for Huangzhou Prefecture.”

Zhong Guang remarked from the side: ”Commandery Princess, this Mei Hua Assassination Case is likely not simple. I once exchanged blows with the Mei Hua Assassin.”

”Oh!”

Hearing this, Chen Jie looked towards Zhong Guang and asked: ”Master Zhong has fought with the Mei Hua Assassin?”

Zhong Guang replied: ”Yes, once the Mei Hua Assassin attempted to assassinate the magistrate, and coincidentally, I witnessed it. I fought against them and eventually chased them away.”

Chen Jie squinted and asked: ”Master Zhong, when you saw the Mei Hua Assassin, were they fat or thin, male or female, and how was their skill?”

Zhong Guang replied: ”Male, masked, not fat, and as for skill, they seemed to be on par with me. We only exchanged a few simple blows, and when we were about to engage seriously, they fled, so I didn’t get to know their true ability.”

”Just felt they should be on par with me.”

Hearing this, Chen Jie said: ”So that’s how it is.”

At this moment, Chen Jie looked at Chu Tian and asked: ”Lord Magistrate, such an assassination attempt is a significant matter, why didn’t you mention it?”

The magistrate replied: ”Haha, Hundred Households Chen, you may not know, as the main official of this prefecture, if word spread about the assassination attempt, it would certainly cause panic and be detrimental to the citizens. Hence, despite the danger, it’s not advisable to make it public. Moreover, I am also secretly investigating the Mei Hua Assassin’s affairs.”

”All for the sake of returning Huangzhou Prefecture to clarity and order!”

Hearing this, Chen Jie exchanged a glance with Zhao Ya, then said: ”Lord Magistrate is also investigating the Mei Hua Assassin?”

Chu Tian replied: ”Of course, the Mei Hua Assassin has already committed seven homicide cases in my Huangzhou Prefecture. As the magistrate of this state, how could I ignore it? So I am secretly tracking the Mei Hua Assassination Case as well.”