Free Web NovelChapter 1336: Chapter Twenty-Eight: August
August arrived as scheduled.
The day was sunny and breezy.
Jiang Wang, Zhongxuan Sheng, and Fourteen, the three of them rode side by side, leaving from Jiang Mansion.
They swaggered through the streets of Linzi, truly acting like they owned the place—mainly because Zhongxuan Pang’s figure was astonishingly imposing, when he rode down Linzi’s main street, which usually accommodates seven horses abreast, there was scarcely any room left once he squeezed through.
The three of them took up most of the street as they rode together, looking every bit the extravagant bullies.
Not to mention, a gang of ruffians with clubs and sticks followed behind them.
"Do we really need to be like this?" Facing the disdainful looks from passersby, Jiang Wang felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"We’re here to bully people; if we don’t strut, how can we succeed?" Zhongxuan Sheng didn’t care at all and casually ordered, "Fourteen, keep up, maintain formation!"
In between the busyness, he still spared a moment to glower at someone on the roadside: "What are you looking at! Haven’t seen someone acting unreasonably before?"
The passersby were too scared to speak out.
Fourteen kept silent but noticeably lowered his head.
Even though he was clad in heavy armor and an iron helmet, he couldn’t match Zhongxuan Pang’s astonishing defense, who could ignore all contemptuous gazes.
Today was about avenging a shopkeeper under their command who was bullied while visiting a brothel. The bully was also a young master from Linyi City. Of course, in the words of Zhongxuan Sheng, "A mere Grade-4 insignia dares to step out of line, and we’ll beat him and his father together."
Indeed.
Today’s life was this unvarnished. With Zhongxuan Sheng and Fourteen, inseparable companions, dragging along Jiang Wang to bully—ahem, to enforce justice on behalf of the shopkeeper who got into trouble at a brothel.
A legitimate grandson of Marquis of Bowang and a Son of Qingyang holding a third-grade official position going to oppress a son of a fourth-grade official was indeed without any suspense.
They were heading out with an intention to crush the opposition.
Although Jiang Wang knew that Zhongxuan Sheng must have some ulterior motive for dragging him along, if not here, then somewhere else. This fat man’s schemes were often interconnected and watertight, revealing a thunderous force in silence. He’s been busy with something lately; perhaps the moment of resolution was looming.
But to swagger through the streets like this was indeed a bit embarrassingly shameless...
According to the script in the dramas, with the "young villain hitting the streets," it’s about time for justice to descend.
The passersby, previously yelled at by Zhongxuan Sheng and filled with grievances, suddenly saw a bright spot as a noble young master with both significant strength and a good reputation came riding face-to-face.
"These people strut across the street arrogantly; how can those of justice endure this? Teach these insolent bullies a good lesson!" The passersby internally shouted, silently cheering him on.
Little did they know, Zhongxuan Sheng’s eyes also lit up at this sight.
"Hey!" He raised his large hand to greet from the back of his horse: "Master Xie!"
Master Xie Baoshu, mounted on a tall horse with an air of vexation on his face, acted as if he heard nothing, simply driving his horse forward, brushing past Zhongxuan Sheng’s group.
"Master Xie, how could you forget me so quickly?" Zhongxuan Sheng continued to call out, "I even visited you at the Imperial Medical Bureau when you were knocked out during the grandmaster’s ceremony!"
Xie Baoshu’s mind raced wildly. His hand clutching the reins was turning pale.
Arguing would surely lead nowhere, and fighting three against one, he really wasn’t confident. If he happened to be thrown from his horse and beaten publicly, it would be even more humiliating to stay in Linyi.
He could only proceed expressionlessly at a gallop.
Just treat them like a fart, treat them like a fart. He repeated to himself mentally.
And indeed, he felt somewhat more at ease doing so.
Zhongxuan Sheng ’tsked’ in discontent and turned back around: "And here I thought moving to Shaking Light Quarter to be neighbors with Xie Xiaobao would be a bit fun. Didn’t expect him to be such a wet blanket, how boring!"
Jiang Wang was stunned: "Xie Xiaobao?"
Zhongxuan Sheng curled his lip: "Who else but Uncle Bao! Always harping on about his uncle this, his uncle that. Without his uncle, he wouldn’t even be able to talk!"
Xie Xiaobao, huh!
If you talk about bullying, Zhongxuan Sheng is indeed a master!
Jiang Wang inwardly acknowledged.
And for some reason.
Originally strutting about the streets and bullying, even if it was all an act, made him uncomfortable. But when it came to oppressing Xie Baoshu...
Zhongxuan Sheng flashed a grin at him and arched an eyebrow, as if to say, isn’t this thrilling?
Jiang Wang silently straightened his back.
That actually felt rather refreshing...
Passersby who had high hopes for Xie Baoshu shrank their heads and silently moved on. The farther away from those unlucky dudes, the better.
Sons of Imperial Court Advisers from the consulate are bullied like this. He was just scolded harshly; what else could be bothering him?
Comforting himself thus, but suddenly he saw a team of men come flying rapidly.
"Good! The Qing brand catchers have taken action!"
The delighted passerby thought. The Imperial City Inspection Mansion answers directly to the Son of Heaven; no matter if you’re nobility, kin, or a wealthy young master, if they say they’ll nab you, they’ll nab you, with no regard for sentiment!
Serves you right for being so arrogant!
He viciously looked back, feeling as if in his own mind, this team of Qing brand catchers was acting on his orders to apprehend the scoundrels.
He felt exhilarated.
However, he saw the team of Qing brand catchers fly close, landing on the ground together, but they actually bowed to that bad young master on the fiery red horse: "Master Jiang, the Capital Commandant has ordered us to summon you!"
"Damn your mother!"
The passerby cursed inside, bowed his head, and hurried away.
To be able to bully the sons of Imperial Court Adviser consulates, to act wantonly on the streets, and to hold a position in the Imperial City Inspection Mansion... Even in Linzi, indeed, they have the right to be arrogant.
But referring to Jiang Wang who was receiving the orders, he was also stunned for a moment.
These Qing brand arrest officers’ thorough courtesy indicated that the sudden summoning from the Beiyar Commander wasn’t because he had committed any offense.
It must be a summon for him to take on a task.
Though he is a Fourth-Rank Green Badge Constable, the Imperial City Inspection Mansion has never forced him to handle any case. Initially, it was because of Zhongxuan Sheng’s favor, and later on, it came down to his friendship with Zheng Shangming.
Why so sudden this time, without even a heads-up in advance?
But no matter what, since the Beiyar Commander has summoned him, regardless of what plans Zhongxuan Sheng had today, they could only be put aside for the moment...
"Do you know what this is all about?" Jiang Wang asked from horseback.
"Your subordinate does not know either, only that you must immediately head there. We were just searching for you at your mansion," replied the Qing brand constable.
Stalked atop the fine horse, Zhongxuan Sheng spoke up, "Is it convenient for me to follow along?"
That arrest officer, of course, knew of Zhongxuan Sheng’s status and showed a look of difficulty: "The Inspection Mansion is very busy right now; Master Zhongxuan is not a Qing brand constable, so it might be inappropriate..."
Zhongxuan Sheng nodded, "No worry, don’t trouble yourselves for my sake."
He turned to Jiang Wang and smiled, "Plans cannot keep up with changes, guess I won’t be able to bully anyone today!"
While talking, he looked up to The Heavens for a glance.
Jiang Wang instantly understood.
This time, it was the Son of Heaven summoning him to handle a case!
That’s why the Beiyar Commander had issued the order suddenly.
That’s why Zheng Shangming couldn’t notify him in advance.
The Imperial City Inspection Mansion is not short of capable and reputable Green Badge constables. To compare their case handling abilities with his was to insult those men. What kind of case would be so critical that only Jiang Wang could handle it?
"What nonsense are you talking!" Constable Jiang had already entered the case handling mode and spoke sternly: "I am a dignified Green Badge constable, an official mandated by the Court, how could I join you in bullying someone?"
He promptly dismounted, handed over the reins: "I won’t have time for tea. I must attend to urgent matters, please help return Shaking Light back home."
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Jiang Wang laughed and patted its head, "Don’t worry, he won’t ride you."
"Fine, fine," said Zhongxuan Sheng, already used to being snubbed by Shaking Light, he lamented, "Let Shisi lead it."
Shisi stretched out his hand and took hold of Shaking Light’s reins. Shaking Light took a few stammering steps forward, eagerly sticking close.
Only then did Jiang Wang say to the team of Qing brand catchers before him, "Let’s go."
The group took off into the air, flying rapidly towards the Beiyar.
