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Chapter 545: Lian Chengbi: I'm Also a Lecher
Chapter 545: Lian Chengbi: I'm Also a Lecher
"Hangzhou..." Shen Bijun thought for a moment before hesitating, "They seemed to have mentioned the Hangzhou General earlier."
"You know about Xu Qingteng, right?" Lian Chengbi asked.
"Yes, he's the true gentleman personally chosen by Wood Venerated, and together with you, you're known as the Six Gentlemen of the Martial Arts World. He's also the hereditary Hangzhou General and a direct disciple of the Wudang Sect's leader," Shen Bijun replied.
Although she never ventured into the jianghu, she was still the young lady of the Shen family clan, so she was naturally aware of basic information about the jianghu, especially regarding the Six Gentlemen, a title she shared with her husband.
"The bandits from the Twenty-Eight Camps in Hongze Lake robbed the Taizhou Prefect. The prefect of Taizhou is a relative of the Hangzhou General, specifically from Xu Qingteng's mother's side of the family. And since Xu Qingteng is a disciple of the Wudang Sect, the sect took action," Lian Chengbi explained.
Shen Bijun's eyes lit up as she continued, "So Xu Qingteng plays a crucial role in this incident."
Lian Chengbi nodded, "That's why if Wang Zhen intends to flee at all costs, no matter which direction he escapes in, he shouldn't head toward Hangzhou."
"He's going for revenge!" Shen Bijun exclaimed.
"Most likely," Lian Chengbi smiled.
"Should we inform Xu Qingteng about this?" Shen Bijun asked hastily.
"Even the Thunder and Lightning Twin Gods know of his whereabouts. How could Xu Qingteng not be aware?" Lian Chengbi said before adding, "Let's send someone to notify him once we're back home."
"Then let's head back now," Shen Bijun suggested as she stood up.
Shen Bijun was a kind-hearted person. She assumed that since Xu Qingteng and Lian Chengbi shared the title, they were both upright gentlemen and, living not far from each other, must be friends.
Lian Chengbi extinguished the bonfire, and together, they packed their belongings before turning back toward the village.
"What about the other Five Gentlemen of the Martial Arts World? Do you think they truly live up to their reputations?" Lian Chengbi suddenly asked.
Shen Bijun turned to look at him, unsure of his meaning, "Wood Venerated is highly respected and never speaks without reason. Moreover, the Six Gentlemen are indeed well-known for their chivalry..."
"That's only because you yourself are honest and true, so you assume others are the same," Lian Chengbi smiled, "Hasn't the matriarch taught you the saying, 'It's easy to paint the tiger's appearance, but hard to paint its bones; it's easy to know a person's face, but hard to know their heart'?"
Shen Bijun hesitated, "Of course she has, but..."
"I'm not sure about the others, but Li Gang is known as the 'True Gentleman Unmoved by Beauty'," Lian Chengbi said with a smile, "Sometimes, the more someone claims to be indifferent about something, the more they actually care about it."
"Could he be a lecher then?" Shen Bijun asked, unable to hide her surprise, "But there aren't any such rumors in the jianghu."
"Perhaps there just aren't any victims left to spread those rumors," Lian Chengbi said indifferently, "When I was investigating a certain case, I discovered that two beautiful women who had connections with Li Gang had mysteriously disappeared."
Shen Bijun's heart skipped a beat as she covered her lips, astonished, "Could he have..."
"But he's very careful, and I couldn't find any evidence. So for now, he's still one of the Six Gentlemen, and when I see him, I still address him as Brother Li," Lian Chengbi said.
Shen Bijun was shocked to her core. She never expected Li Gang to be such a person.
Lian Chengbi patted Shen Bijun's hand, "You're a kind person, and that's not a bad thing. I'm sharing this with you because I'm worried you might misplace your kindness."
Shen Bijun asked, "What about Xu Qingteng..."
"The Xu family has been hereditary Hangzhou Generals for generations, enjoying a life of wealth and prestige. Aside from Xu Qingteng's arrogance and love for the limelight, I haven't discovered any other issues with him," Lian Chengbi replied.
Shen Bijun heaved a sigh of relief.
"In the jianghu, most people have more than one face. They behave one way in front of others and another way behind their backs. Sometimes, they even show different faces to different people, and I'm no exception."
She thought that everything about Lian Chengbi was wonderful, and she couldn't see any other side to him.
Lian Chengbi didn't tease her further and instead laughed softly, "I am also a lecher. That's why I've decided to continue sleeping until noon tomorrow."
Shen Bijun's face turned bright red!
If Lian Chengbi slept until noon, she would be the one working hard!
Lian Chengbi held Shen Bijun's hand, "As husband and wife, we share each other's glory and shame. That's why I've told you all this. If you have anything on your mind, you must also tell me. There should be no secrets between us."
Shen Bijun nodded repeatedly, "I will."
After that, they returned to Wu'ku Villa. Lian Chengbi wrote a letter and asked a retainer to deliver it to the Hangzhou General's mansion, handing it directly to Xu Qingteng.
"After all, Jin Peng Shou Wang Zhen is the leader of the bandits from the Twenty-Eight Camps in Hongze Lake. There's no doubt that he robbed merchants and killed people. Sending him to his death wouldn't be wrong." Lian Chengbi said.
Shen Bijun looked at Lian Chengbi with admiration. His actions were reasonable and principled, and he was indeed a true gentleman.
...
After dinner, as the sky gradually darkened, the couple was whispering to each other when someone suddenly reported from outside the door, "Young Master Xu Qingteng has come to visit."
Lian Chengbi was surprised, "If the Thunder and Lightning Twin Gods have already returned to Taihu Lake, why hasn't he gone back to Hangzhou?"
Since Lian Chengbi didn't know about this, Shen Bijun certainly wouldn't either.
"Invite him in!" Lian Chengbi stood up and said to Shen Bijun, "Let's go and greet him together."
Then, in the main hall, Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun met Xu Qingteng.
"Brother Lian, please excuse the intrusion. I was in a hurry to return to Hangzhou, but my horse couldn't make it, and I missed the inn. I didn't want to travel by night, so I came to Wu'ku Villa to stay for the night. I hope I'm not disturbing you and your new bride." Xu Qingteng said with a smile.
Xu Qingteng had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes. He was dressed in fine clothes and a jade belt, with a pearl adorning his hat and two jade pendants hanging from his waist. His sword sheath was inlaid with seven stars made of gems, shining brightly and displaying his wealth.
However, as a disciple of Wudang, he didn't let his wealth and status get to his head. His smile was warm, and he didn't put on any airs.
"Brother Xu's visit is an honor for our humble abode." Lian Chengbi smiled, "Don't mention staying for just one night. Even if you stayed for a whole year, I would only be delighted. It's rare for us to exchange letters and paintings, discuss martial arts, and talk about swordsmanship in person."
Xu Qingteng waved his hands, "Brother Lian is too kind. I don't have your temperament. The allure of Hangzhou's fine wine and beautiful women is much stronger for me!"
Lian Chengbi laughed, "I thought you were in a hurry to get back to deal with Wang Zhen."
"Wang Zhen? The Golden Winged Eagle?" Xu Qingteng's eyes flickered, "Did he go to Hangzhou?"
"Even if he's not in Hangzhou, he's definitely on his way there. I met the Thunder and Lightning Twin Gods today." Lian Chengbi recounted the day's events to Xu Qingteng, "I wrote a letter and sent it to Hangzhou this afternoon, and then you arrived this evening."
Xu Qingteng bowed his hands in thanks, "I really didn't know about this. My fellow disciples and I destroyed the water village in Hongze Lake and avenged the murder of my grandfather. Wang Zhen had already fled by then, and we didn't pay him any mind. I didn't expect him to be so bold as to go to Hangzhou!"
The two men chatted some more, and then Xu Qingteng followed a Lian family servant to rest. He intended to leave early the next morning to return to Hangzhou.
...
That night, after being gently teased by Lian Chengbi, Shen Bijun had already fallen asleep. However, Lian Chengbi suddenly opened his eyes.
He heard the sound of fluttering clothes, indicating more than one person, and they seemed to be heading towards the side courtyard where Xu Qingteng was staying.
"Looks like something interesting is about to happen."
"Damn, sneaking into Wu'ku Villa in the night? Do they not take me seriously?"
(End of Chapter)
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