A thousand enlightenments in one night, starting from being a menial apprentice.

Chapter 54 Qin Shuban

It was precisely because Luan Jingfu and Xiao Zongting had always been at odds with each other that Luan Jingfu wanted to exaggerate a matter that could be a big deal or a small matter, frame Duan Rong with charges, and almost put Duan Rong to death!

He dealt with Duan Rong, but in fact it was Xiang Zhuang dancing with a sword, aiming at Pei Gong!
The purpose of dismissing Duan Rong was just to dampen the arrogance of the chief instructor Xiao Zongting, and at the same time to establish his own prestige in the escort agency, and make those troublesome escorts behave themselves!

But Luan Jingfu didn't expect that Duan Rong had such a high talent for martial arts!

His plan this time turned out to be completely wrong!
And Ruan Fengshan's thoughts at this moment are about to be revealed!

For such good seedlings, even if they really do something out of line, we should mainly tolerate and admonish them.

In time, Duan Rong will surely be a major force in the Escort Agency!

However, for Luan Jingfu, this move has become a big failure. Within five years, Duan Rong will definitely grow up. With this grudge, if this kid becomes the leader of the escort, he will challenge him every day!
Just as Ruan Fengshan finished speaking, a handsome young servant of about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a hat, walked in slowly, stood at the threshold, clasped his fists towards Ruan Fengshan in the hall, and said in a loud voice: "Sir! Qin Shuban from the government office is here, and is waiting outside the hall!"

This young man had a good appearance and was well behaved. He was Ruan Fengshan's personal servant, named Zhou An.

Whenever Ruan Fengshan had social engagements, it was almost always this person who was in charge of responding and answering questions.

Therefore, although he was of low status, everyone in the Yuanshun Escort Agency treated him with respect.

"Qin Shuban?" Ruan Fengshan hesitated slightly. The Qin Shuban who came here must be the county magistrate Shen Yanliu, who wanted to see him for something.

This Shen Yanliu is an outer disciple of the Taiyi Sect, and has reached the second level of the True Qi Realm. Whether in terms of authority or martial power, he is the top figure in Xiangu County.

Moreover, during the few years that Shen Yanliu has been in Xiangu County, he has subdued all the major forces entrenched in Xiangu County.

However, he did not offend the people and did a lot of good things to protect the country and the people. Therefore, he was very famous!

Among the several county magistrates that Ruan Fengshan had dealt with, he both respected and feared Shen Yanliu!
Ruan Fengshan hesitated just now because he was thinking whether to ask Qin Shuban to wait for him in the hall. His affairs were basically finished, and he could move over to meet him later. But Ruan Fengshan still asked, "Did Qin Shuban say what it was?"

"He said he was looking for a bodyguard named Duan Rong!"

"what!"

Everyone in the hall was shocked, and Duan Rong was even more frightened.

Ruan Fengshan's eyes swept over Duan Rong with a gloomy look, and said, "Please ask Qin Shuban to come in!"

Since Secretary Qin was looking for Duan Rong, and Duan Rong was already in the hall, why was he going to the flower hall in the backyard?
Moreover, everyone was puzzled. Why did Qin Shuban from the county government come to the escort agency in person to look for an apprentice escort?

Duan Rong was even more worried, he had a bad feeling!

What happened today? One thing after another!

Qin Shuban was in his early thirties, tall and slender, wearing a moon-white robe and a melon-shaped hat. As soon as he entered the room, he glanced at the faces of several people in the hall, clasped his fists towards Ruan Fengshan, and said, "Manager Ruan, I am sorry to bother you!"

Ruan Fengshan sat there, clasped his fists in return, and said with a smile: "No, it's not like that. Secretary Qin came here in person, it must be an urgent matter! Originally, he should have received you in the flower hall. But Secretary Qin was looking for Duan Rong, who was here, so he let you in directly! Please forgive me for my negligence!"

"Please take a seat, Mr. Qin! Zhou An, serve Mr. Qin tea!"

As soon as Ruan Fengshan finished speaking, Zhou An came in with tea in his hand. Qin Shubanfang sat down and the tea was already placed on the coffee table next to him.

Qin Shuban sat next to Luan Jingfu on the right side of the hall. When he walked over, Luan Jingfu stood up slightly and greeted him. Qin Shuban clasped his fists and returned the greeting slightly, and then the two of them sat down almost at the same time.

"This is the best Mingqian decoction. Office Qin can try it..." Ruan Fengshan said with a polite smile.

Qin Shuban picked up the teacup, took a sip, and put it down, saying, "We often interact with each other, Manager Ruan, you don't have to be polite!"

Ruan Fengshan laughed and changed the subject, saying, "Officer Qin, you come to find Duan Rong in person! Did he do something reckless? If he did, Office Qin, just tell me, and I will tie him up and send him to the county government office in person!"

Although Ruan Fengshan's words seemed harsh, he was already trying to take the blame for Duan Rong. Qin Shuban was an experienced man, so how could he not hear that?
Qin Shuban smiled and said, "Master Duan Rong is a man of both literary and martial talents. He paints on the streets, and young men and women from various families compete to buy his paintings. It has become a trend! Today, the daughter of the host also wanted to buy a painting, but she got into an argument with someone and almost caused a death!"

When Duan Rong heard the term "the host's daughter", his mind suddenly buzzed.

Isn’t that the county magistrate’s daughter?
Is that hot girl the county magistrate’s daughter?

It's over, it's over!
Duan Rong wished he could chop off his left hand in the hall, because one cannot touch a tiger’s butt!
After hearing this, Luan Jingfu was overjoyed. He originally thought he had lost the game, but he didn't expect there would be such a sudden turn of events.

This matter actually involved the county magistrate's own daughter, Shen Mizhi!
The play is getting more and more lively!

Ruan Fengshan also had a gloomy face. Duan Rong was indeed a good candidate. If it was just a common rash matter, he would be willing to help him take care of it.

However, since it involves the daughter of County Magistrate Shen Yanliu, that is another matter.

Shen Yanliu has no sons, only this one daughter, whom he regards as the apple of his eye!

Could he still challenge Shen Yanliu for Duan Rong?
"I will break this brat's legs right now! Tie him up and send him to the government office to apologize to the master and the young lady!"

When Duan Rong heard this, he trembled in his heart and kept scolding Ruan Fengshan for being vicious. Isn't this just adding insult to injury?
While Ruan Fengshan was speaking, he was staring at Duan Rong with a hint of anger.

Qin Shuban already knew who Duan Rong was. When he came in just now, he was still wondering which one of them was Duan Rong. There were two young men standing behind Xiao Zongting and Luan Jingfu.
Clerk Qin looked at Duan Rong carefully and said, "Please don't misunderstand, Manager Ruan! The county magistrate sent me here to invite Master Duan Rong to a banquet at the county government office tomorrow to thank him for his righteous act!"

The hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on Duan Rong!

Duan Rong swallowed his saliva, and the sound of swallowing sounded shockingly loud to him!
Seeing everyone's surprise, Secretary Qin explained, "If it weren't for the escort Duan Rong's intervention, if the young lady had caused trouble in the street, it would have implicated many people."

Duan Rong had roughly understood what Qin Shuban meant by this time.

Maybe... they all don't know what his left hand has done.

After all, girls are too embarrassed to say such things out loud!
But, even if no one says it, the incident has indeed happened, and the other party is the county magistrate's daughter!

What a curse! This is a bad year!

"Duan Rong, Secretary Qin is here to invite you to a banquet tomorrow!" Ruan Fengshan saw Duan Rong standing there in a daze and reminded him.

"How dare I accept the invitation for such a trivial matter? Besides, I am a stubborn person and cannot be accepted in such a prestigious place!" Duan Rong suddenly said.

Qin Shuban was slightly stunned when he heard this, and Ruan Fengshan's face darkened. "Duan Rong, the county magistrate invites you, how can you rudely refuse?"

Ruan Fengshan turned his head to look at Qin Shuban and said with a smile: "Qin Shuban, this kid was born in poverty and lived in the market. He is not familiar with the etiquette of reception. Qin Shuban can tell the county lord that he will come tomorrow!"

"Okay, okay! Then I'll take my leave!" Qin Shuban glanced at Duan Rong, then clasped his fists and stood up.

"Zhou An, take the lantern and send it to Qin Shu!" Ruan Fengshan immediately stood up and gave instructions to Zhou An.

After watching Qin Shuban leave the hall, Ruan Fengshan snorted coldly and looked at Duan Rong and said, "I dare not refuse the county magistrate's invitation. You are so arrogant!"

Duan Rong had a bitter face and didn't dare to say a word.

"I'll ask Zhou An to prepare a gift, and you can pick it up tomorrow! And by the way, please bring it to the county lord for me!"

After Ruan Fengshan finished speaking, he stood up and turned behind the screen, walked out of the back door of the hall, and went to the concubine's room in the inner courtyard.

Duan Rong looked at Ruan Fengshan's back and felt bitter in his heart!

(End of this chapter)