Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 596 Wen Zhong of Ye City, Delivers a Visiting Card at the Zhou Family Gate

Ye City was indeed prosperous, at least in terms of average living conditions, it was much better than the towns that Chu Danqing had seen before.

After they changed their route and took waterways, their journey was immediately accelerated.

Then, naturally, I made some inquiries.

Chai Jungui's uncle's name is Zhou Wenzhong.

The bad news is that none of the captains and officials had that name.

The good news is that there is indeed a man named Zhou Wenzhong in Ye City, and he was found very easily.

The problem is that this person was the military governor of Feique Army, the governor of Shanzhou, and the privy councilor.

To put it bluntly, he was a major warlord.

The entire Shanzhou was his territory; he was a local tyrant who controlled the military, politics, and finances.

"How likely do you think it is?" Chu Danqing asked speechlessly.

He felt that Zhou Wenzhong was most likely Chai Jungui's uncle, but the problem was that this was too far-fetched.

He was just a sergeant back then, but now he's become such a powerful figure.

If he were in the imperial court, he would be a top figure, and there would be few who could rival him.

He had land, soldiers, money, and grain; rebelling wouldn't be a problem for him.

There is even a very high chance that they could successfully seize the throne.

"It shouldn't be my uncle." How could Chai Jungui dare to admit it?

If his uncle were a captain, he would definitely be scrambling to claim kinship with him right now.

But for a high-ranking official like himself, doing this was tantamount to courting death.

"How about we send out visiting cards first?" Chu Danqing asked.

If nothing unexpected happens, Chai Jungui's royal destiny primordial spirit will definitely end up in Zhou Wenzhong's possession if he wants to quickly realize its value.

Otherwise, it would be difficult for him alone to become a powerful figure who leads the way for the king.

Therefore, the best approach is to inherit directly.

"Let's give it a try first. What if he really is your uncle, young master?" Zhou Duantong urged from the side.

Ruan Yingmei echoed, "Yes, young master, give it a try."

Everyone was trying to persuade him, and Chai Jungui gritted his teeth and said, "Alright, I'll do as you all say."

At this moment, he couldn't help but think of what Chu Danqing had said before: "There's always a way out."

Now that the path is right in front of him, if he shrinks back, wouldn't he be wasting Chu Danqing's hard work in planning for him?
“I will immediately write a visiting card and go to your residence,” Chai Jungui said immediately.

"Use my visiting card," Chu Danqing said, taking out a blank visiting card and handing it to the other party.

"No!" Niu Gui said, stopping him. "This visiting card is too extravagant for an ordinary person."

“Young Master is just a commoner. If he were to present this visiting card, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.”

It doesn't matter if Chu Danqing uses it; his very presence is extraordinary, so using such a high-class visiting card is nothing unusual.

But Chai Jungui is not an option; if he were to use him, people would suspect his motives.

"Without my visiting card, I'm afraid I won't be taken seriously," Chu Danqing said honestly.

Ordinary visiting cards probably wouldn't even reach Zhou Wenzhong's hands.

Unless the person delivering the visiting card is extraordinary.

As for when he handed it over, Chai Jungui said that he was Zhou Wenzhong's nephew.
They could be caught on the spot.

"This..." Upon hearing the words of the human and the ghost, Chai Jungui was at a loss for what to do.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Let's go along with the demon's idea. If that doesn't work, there are other methods we can use."

Once a bad impression is made, it's difficult to regain it.

"Okay, you go ahead and write." Chu Danqing naturally respected his opinion.

Zhou Duantong went out and bought a letter for Chai Jungui, which was the best kind available to commoners.

After Chai Jungui finished writing, he went alone to deliver the invitation.

It's inconvenient to go with a large group, and it might arouse suspicion.

Upon arriving at the gate of the mansion, they were escorted inside by the gatekeeper.

"May I ask what brings you here, young master?" A soldier-looking man sat in the gatehouse.

The other party glanced at the quality of the visiting card and then at Chai Jungui's appearance.

When he spoke, he simply pressed down the visiting card, showing no intention of moving it.

This visiting card was nothing special and not worth a second glance.

As for Chai Jungui, his clothes were quite nice, but he looked like an ordinary person.

She has a certain air about her, but she falls short in many ways.

“This…” Chai Jungui paused for a moment, then decided to tell the truth: “I have an uncle named Zhou Wenzhong. I don’t know if he is the governor, which is why I have come to visit him.”

Hearing this, the guard at the gate was speechless.

Someone with the same name as me dares to come and visit? They're practically courting death!

However, the soldier did not delay and simply asked, "Do you have any proof?"

“My surname is Chai, and my aunt’s surname is also Chai,” Chai Jungui quickly said. “If that’s the case, it’s quite possible.”

"But I don't know the mistress's surname," the soldier said helplessly.

Most of the women lived deep in the backyard, rarely venturing out of the main gate. Even when they did go out, they were always carried in sedan chairs.

Furthermore, even if she has a title of honor, she is still the mistress.

How could a mere gatekeeper know these things?

Moreover, she was just a gatekeeper; if she were a guard patrolling the mansion, she might know. The wealthier the family, the more secretive the women were about being.

People like Nguyen Anh Mye, who openly engage in violence and bloodshed, are ultimately a small minority.

Upon hearing this, Chai Jungui was also helpless.

What should we do then? We can't just let them go and find out.

The other party is also unwilling, so it's obvious that this is extremely risky.

A gatekeeper is asking about the mistress of the mansion. What are you trying to do?
"Please pass this up, sir." As Chai Jungui bowed, he casually slipped a small silver ingot into the gatehouse.

Upon seeing this, the soldier quickly pulled back his weapon.

"Wait here a moment, I'll go and deliver it to you. Whether it works out or not depends on fate." The soldier took the money, got up, and went to deliver the visiting card.

He certainly couldn't deliver it to Zhou Wenzhong's desk; he could only deliver it to the steward.

Moreover, the person in charge had to be passed up through the chain of command, and he wasn't qualified to directly contact Zhou Wenzhong.

The soldier arrived at the office, handed over the visiting card, and explained the whole story.

"You're still too young," the steward said, taking a sip of tea. "He says he's the master's nephew, so he must be?"

"What kind of person is the master? Every year, countless people come to claim kinship or friendship, but how many of them are genuine?"

"But this man is truly audacious, daring to impersonate my nephew, ha." The steward sneered, "Send him away, don't keep him around."

Upon hearing this, the soldier could only reply with a "Yes, sir" and return to his post.

Seeing that Chai Jungui was still waiting at the door, he could only helplessly say, "Go back, the person in charge didn't pass it up."

Upon hearing this, Chai Jungui could only sigh and cup his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your care."

He didn't ask why, nor did he yell or make things difficult for the soldier.

The other person was just like him, merely a low-level individual.

After saying that, he turned to walk back. Since things had come to this point, he could only go and discuss it with Chu Danqing and the others.

If we can't go through the official channels, there are other ways.

My thoughts were racing on the way, but were interrupted by the sound of a door opening.

It turned out that while he was thinking, he had unknowingly taken a wrong turn and ended up at the back gate of the mansion.

There were also four soldiers guarding the back gate, but the guards were not as strict as those at the front.

As soon as the back door opened, a maid-like person came out.

“I am acting on the orders of my mistress. Here is one hundred taels of silver. Send it to the nun at Baicao Temple.”

"Tomorrow is the first day of the lunar month, and we should make offerings and pay homage to the Buddha before the precious repentance ceremony."

"Go quickly and come back immediately. We await your reply." The maid said, handing out a package.

Two soldiers took the package and left as fast as they could, leaving only two guards behind.

Seeing this, Chai Jungui knew this was an opportunity and immediately spoke up.

"Miss! Please inform the mistress that a man named Chai Jungui is here to visit your aunt."

Upon hearing this, the two soldiers immediately flew into a rage. One of them shouted, "You death row inmate, what kind of place is this? How dare you peek around and act recklessly? Are you getting impatient? Do you want a few whacks?"

As he spoke, he reached for Chai Jungui.

But before they could even make a move, the maid spoke up first: "Wait."

The mistress's surname was Chai, and she did indeed have a poor family back then.

Unfortunately, we lost contact later.

What if they really are here to seek refuge? If we fight them, wouldn't that cause trouble?

"You all must not make a move. Ask him for a clear answer before making a decision." After stopping the soldiers, the maid asked, "Where are you from? Where did you come from? You must tell me in detail, and I will inform you."

Upon hearing this, Chai Jungui did not hide anything and said, "I am from Shezhou. I have always been a vendor selling umbrellas from a cart and have wandered to other places."

"Unfortunately, my capital has been depleted, and I have no way to make a living. Therefore, I have traveled a long distance to seek refuge with my aunt. Please inform her of my arrival!"

Hearing this, the maid believed it to be almost entirely true.

That all makes sense.

"Wait here for a moment, and I will inform you." The maid did not dare to lead the person in directly; she needed the mistress's permission first.

Before entering, the maidservant added, "Do not treat them harshly."

After saying that, he hurriedly entered the mansion.

The two sergeants looked at each other.

Deep down, I knew that this person was most likely genuine.

The soldier who had just reprimanded him bowed and apologized, saying, "Young sir, I acted rashly earlier."

Chai Jungui wasn't about to hold a grudge against the other party, and replied, "It is because the military officer is loyal and dutiful that I admire him so much. How could I say he was being reckless?"

"I dare not accept the title of 'Military Officer'," the man quickly replied.

Once this identity is confirmed, this person will likely rise to a level that is unattainable for most of us, and we will naturally have to be more respectful.

About fifteen minutes later, the maid who had gone to inform the emperor came running out, disregarding her appearance.

He spoke breathlessly, "Master Chai, this way please. The mistress requests your presence."

This short sentence directly confirmed Chai Jungui's identity.

“Young lady, breathe more evenly and don’t rush,” Chai Jungui said immediately.

He had been following Chu Danqing for a while and had naturally learned a lot.

He killed two of the celestial beings who descended to earth, and he also clashed with the future true emperor once.

They are no longer as helpless as they used to be; instead, they are quite composed.

(End of this chapter)