Jiangshan Fengwuzhi

Chapter 41: Pig Man
"despair."

The jade chopsticks were placed on the table. Shen Jichi seemed to have suddenly lost his appetite and did not speak for a long time.

Gu Jingnian pondered the meaning of his words, and finally said, "I don't believe it."

Shen Jichi said: "I know you won't believe it. Although you haven't learned martial arts, you are strong. In your opinion, your mother's family must be very powerful. But don't forget that all things in the world are mutually restrained and mutually reinforcing."

Gu Jingnian still shook his head.

"You are Gu Beiming's son, and you are quite strong. But some people must be wondering why Gu Beiming can have such a weak son like you, because your biological mother is really weak and docile, and she can't even tie a chicken. Most of the pig people are like this, there are more boys than girls, and boys often don't live beyond the age of 20. Girls are often used as meat and..."

Shen Jichi did not finish his sentence, but said: "Back then, Nanyue used an elite force of 500 people to attack Da Rui. They traveled thousands of miles without any food, and the only food for the army was a pig. You know, cut off her meat every day, and it is inexhaustible and can be eaten forever."

Gu Jingnian's hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

Although he had a very strong self-healing ability, the pain he suffered did not lessen at all every time he was injured.

Therefore, he could not imagine what kind of hell it was like for a pig-man to live as military rations.

Shen Jichi noticed his shaking hands and said, "I know what you are thinking. The pig people have to resist, but they are too weak, and most of them will become crazy... The amount of pain a person can bear in his lifetime is limited."

This is the only thing Gu Jingnian can understand.

Maybe even he had become a madman a long time ago.

"Perhaps the Swine people resisted and were surrounded by fire, but as far as I know, the Swine people gradually died out because it was difficult for them to reproduce. There were almost no hybrids like you. So, how could you have any tribesmen? You only have relatives."

Gu Jingnian said: "You are lying to me."

"It's up to you to believe it or not." Shen Jichi said, "The story of the pig man is rarely seen in records. It's just that it violates the way of benevolence. Gu Beiming has been reluctant to tell you. I guess he thinks it's... too cruel."

At this point, Gu Jingnian already had a strong premonition that what Shen Jichi said was true.

No wonder Gu Jizu ate so much of his meat, it had no medicinal value at all, because he was just edible meat.

He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out for the moment.

"Then my biological mother..."

"She went crazy a long time ago. Gu Beiming couldn't bear to see her used as military rations, so he burned her to death. I shouldn't have told you this. You found out about the pig people yourself. Instead of hiding it any longer, you should get over it sooner. I know it's hard for you to accept it, but that's the truth. If you join the army, besides being a human shield and military rations, there are many ways to use the pig people that you can't think of. Apart from Gu Beiming, I am one of the few people who are willing to protect you. The marriage contract is your best way out. You should think about it carefully."

Having said all, Shen Jichi said no more.

After a while, Gu Jingnian came back to his senses, laughed at himself, picked up the wine glass on the table and toasted Shen Jichi.

"No matter what, I should thank you, sir."

"You should thank me, but I just want the truth. The Shen family can protect you and is willing to accept your bloodline."

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On the other side of the Wuding Marquis Mansion, Ayuan hurriedly ran through the corridor with her skirt lifted up, accidentally knocking down two lamp stands, and finally climbed up to the small pavilion breathlessly.

"Girl, Master Gu is here."

"Huh, what is he doing here?"

"I came with gifts." A Yuan said, "I heard that the Gu family is fine now. Maybe he broke off the engagement because the Gu family was in trouble, and now he wants to renew the engagement..."

"I don't want to renew the contract." Shen Lingshu quickly cut off the rest of the words and said, "I've already met him, and he's not the ideal husband in my mind."

A Yuan knew this. Her daughter liked heroes who were both civil and military, and who could be generals or ministers. Appearance and family background were secondary. What was important was that the man should have ambition and achieve great things.

"I understand that the young lady would definitely not like someone as indifferent and rude as Mr. Gu."

"Then why are you talking so much?"

"I just feel that Master Gu seems to like the girl very much and is deeply in love with her."

These words moved Shen Lingshu a little.

She then leaned against the window, holding her chin, and looked a little distressed.

Her mind came back to that night when Gu Jingnian stood in front of the monster without hesitation to save her. She cried for it, and later when she heard that he was fine, she felt that they were even.

These few days, I finally calmed down.

"I heard that a few days ago, someone from the Gu family came to propose marriage again, but the Marquis refused. So today, Master Gu came in person."

"He was the one who broke off the engagement, so what's the point of talking about matchmaking and betrothal?"

"It's because I saw the girl's beauty and couldn't let her go."

Shen Lingshu's mood, which had originally calmed down, was disturbed again. She couldn't help but worry about how to repay Gu Jingnian's deep affection for her.

She actually understood that he broke off the engagement out of helplessness, and since she had already received his life-saving grace, it would not be appropriate to always avoid him... With this in mind, she made a decision.

"I'll go find him and thank him in person, and then make things clear with him."

"what?"

Seeing that the girl left as soon as she said she would, A Yuan hurried to follow her, feeling a little regretful.

She actually thought Gu Jingnian was not bad. At least he was good-looking and could marry into the Marquis's mansion. Although he was quiet, he didn't look difficult to serve. Unfortunately, the girl had to go and make it clear.

The master and servant ran to the front yard and saw the young man's worried back from afar.

"Gu Jingnian!"

This time, Gu Jingnian stopped and turned around.

The girl fluttered like a butterfly among the autumn flower beds, and finally stopped in front of him, panting.

"I'm so tired...wait a minute."

"Ah."

Shen Lingshu propped up her knees and looked up. She could clearly feel that Gu Jingnian was unhappy.

She then thought of what Ayuan had just said, that her father had rejected the Gu family's proposal.

"Are you... disappointed?"

"Somewhat." Gu Jingnian asked, "What's wrong?" His tone was still indifferent, but this time, Shen Lingshu felt differently when he heard it.

Shen Lingshu thought, it seems that he really likes her.

So, she felt a little soft-hearted again, raised her hand and patted Gu Jingnian's shoulder.

"Don't be sad, I...I know how you feel."

Gu Jingnian was stunned for a moment, a hint of surprise flashed across his lost and bewildered eyes.

Shen Lingshu was stunned, and felt that his words had caused ripples in the boy's calm eyes, and his heart was shaken.

Although she had an image of her ideal husband in her mind, she never had a clear idea of who he was, and just kept hoping that her fiancé Gu Jingnian would be the one who met the criteria.

But it doesn't matter if it doesn't seem to be true, right? After all, he has deep feelings for her.

"Miss Shen, you may have misunderstood..."

"Then I'll give you another chance. Maybe if you work harder, I'll marry you."

Shen Lingshu spoke very quickly. After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked away with his hands behind his back, pretending to be nonchalant, without caring about Gu Jingnian's reaction.

Gu Jingnian stood there for a while and suddenly smiled.

He had to admit that he listened to what Shen Jichi said today and changed some of his ideas.

If you can't find your home outside Zhongzhou, perhaps following their arrangements is the best option.

Just like what Feng Niang said, from today on, learn to live like an ordinary person. There will surely be many "hateful" and "very annoying" things, but at least he felt that Shen Lingshu was not so noisy today.

This was the first time this idea appeared in Gu Jingnian's mind. He felt a little uncomfortable and decided to go back to the academy to think about it again and ask Song Zhang whether those things about the pig man were true.

This evening, the howling autumn wind seemed to calm down a little.

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Kaiping Division.

Pei Nian walked into the Tisi Hall and saluted the elderly man at the top.

"Tis."

"No need to be polite." Xu Yun stroked his gray beard, smiled and said, "You handled this case very well and closed it very neatly. You will be rewarded soon."

"Thank you, Tis."

Pei Nian was a little worried instead.

She has been wondering today why the case was closed so quickly, because she knows best that there are actually many loopholes in her file, especially the part involving Gu Jingnian.

She had already made some preparations for the upcoming reviews and verifications, but she didn't expect that none of them would be needed.

"May I ask the Commissioner, according to the rules..."

"Don't mention the rules in an emergency. Liu Jikun colluded with the rebels, which had a very bad impact on the Southern Court. Don't cause any more trouble." Xu Yun said, "Also, don't touch the caged people again in the future. That's a taboo."

"Yes."

Although Pei Nian was puzzled, she felt relieved. The next moment, a sentence fell into her ears.

"Are you familiar with Gu Jingnian?"

"I have investigated him and cooperated with him on the case." Pei Nian responded calmly.

"Here is a document." Xu Yun said, slowly picking up a scroll, "Take it and do it as soon as possible."

Pei Nian stepped forward and took it, knowing that it must be related to Gu Jingnian.

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At the same time, in the inner hall of the Gu family, Zong Huan was looking at Gu Jiye and Zong E who were kneeling in front of him with an angry look on his face.

"Good job you did!"

Gritting his teeth and spitting out these words, Zong Huan said in a hateful voice: "Do you know how Gou Zi used your trivial matters to threaten me? Forcing me to come forward and admit that I ordered my servants to slander Gu Jingnian and Pei Nian. I am the wife of a general, born in a famous family, and I am spreading rumors about my stepson?"

"Mom, my second sister-in-law and I are the ones who were slandered!"

Gu Jiye looked innocent and wanted to cry but couldn't. He said, "The affair between that bastard and the female hooker was real. He admitted it to me personally. Now they are using me as a cover to cover up their affair. I am really wronged!"

"What's the point of saying this?"

Zong Huan was unwilling to admit it, but he was also worried about his son's reputation and future. Faced with this dilemma, he could only vent his anger on Zong E and stood up and kicked her.

"It's all your fault for being such a slut!"

"Aunt, I am innocent..."

The three were still complaining when a servant came running over and said, "Madam, something bad has happened! Someone from the government is coming again."

"what happened?!"

Zong Huan asked carefully, and after a while he found out that it was Pei Nian, the detective of Kaiping, who came to visit and said he was looking for Gu Jingnian, so he asked the servant, "Is that boy back?"

"This slave doesn't know."

"What's the point of letting you watch me?"

Zong Huan was so angry that he decided to go and see them in person. He strode to the outer courtyard, only to see a group of servants gathered there and whispering to each other.

And just at the side door, Gu Jingnian, who had just returned home, was standing opposite Pei Nian.

Pei Nian was holding a document in his hand, and he said in a normal tone, "Gu Jingnian is being summoned to Kaiping Division to serve as an inspector. He will take up his post today, and there should be no delay... Go ahead."

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(End of this chapter)