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Chapter 228 Cai Fu trains the dog, Shi Qian steals the knife [3rd update, please subscribe]

The four servants and four sedan chair bearers watched helplessly as Cai Fu swaggered out of the alley.

And then they watched helplessly as Cai Fu left.

Among the four sedan chair bearers, one who knew how to handle things couldn't help but ask the servants:
"Should we investigate that guy?"

"fart!"

The servant glared fiercely at the sedan bearer:
"Is it any of your business to interfere in Miss's affairs?"

The sedan chair bearers dared not utter a sound.

The guards' gazes were like knives, staring intently at each and every one of them present.

The four sedan chair bearers, along with the other three servants, dared not meet his gaze.

The general snorted coldly:
"If I, Luan, were to hear about what happened today and spread it around, I would certainly not let the gossip off lightly!"

The three guards and four sedan chair bearers dared not utter a sound, and only then did the guard surnamed Luan take the lead and walk towards the sedan chair.

Upon reaching the sedan chair, the Luan family servant stole a glance at Cai Ya.

Cai Ya was elegant and aloof, like an orchid.

The Luan family retainer dared not look any longer and quickly lowered his head to ask for instructions:

"Miss, may we begin the procession?"

Cai Ya hummed in agreement.

She, who had just knelt down before Cai Fu and tried to please him in every way, was now too lazy to utter a single extra word.

The servants of the Luan family became even more respectful, helping Cai Ya lower the curtain before daring to raise their eyes and call out to the sedan chair bearers:

"Get up the sedan!"

Four sedan chair bearers quickly came over and worked together to lift the sedan chair.

Four guards each occupied a corner, protecting the sedan chair.

The sedan chair was carried out of the alley and continued towards the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

The Luan family retainers followed the sedan chair from the left rear corner, their eyes warily observing the crowd, unless the curtain was accidentally lifted.

The Luan family retainers would immediately follow her gaze, just to catch another glimpse of that noble and aloof profile...

……

"Master, have you seen an old friend?"

When Shi Xiu saw Cai Fu return, he quickly went to greet him.

Cai Fu did not deny it: "We met and chatted for a bit."

Ok?
As Cai Fu passed by Shi Xiu, Shi Xiu couldn't help but sniff:

It smells good!
Shi Xiu, with his rich experience, suddenly realized:
It turns out that Master's old friend... was a woman!

Still with his arm around Shi Qian's shoulder, Cai Fu pointed to the Kaifeng Prefectural Government Office:
"Qian'er, is it safe to go in that place?"

Shi Qian patted his chest muscles, which were comparable to those of a sirloin steak:
"Don't worry, brother, it'll be like entering an empty place!"

"it is good!"

Cai Fu patted Shi Qian's arm with satisfaction and whispered in his ear:

"Bala, bala, bala..."

"It's all on my little brother!"

Shi Qian readily agreed and immediately blended into the crowd.

Once Cai Fu missed seeing him, he was never seen again.

Cai Fu led Shi Xiu and Shi Jin into a roadside teahouse, where they sat by the window, drinking tea and waiting.

Actually, Cai Fu had just considered entrusting this matter to Cai Ya, but that would be a waste of her talents.

We shouldn't let Cai Ya do things that we can handle ourselves. Cai Ya is a valuable asset, and we should use her skills where they matter most!
However, Cai Fu did not expect that Cai Ya had such a hidden attribute.

If Cai Fu hadn't been a time traveler, he would have been quite at a loss.

Fortunately, Cai Fu had watched countless films, but he had never put them into practice.

Now that he has met Cai Ya, he is like Zhao Kuo, who only talked about war on paper, finally having the opportunity to lead troops personally.

Cai Ya is the beloved daughter of the treacherous minister Cai Jing. If Cai Ya is properly trained, she will be of great use in the future!

Shi Xiu's mind was entirely on the fragrance. Shi Jin looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, lowered his voice and asked:

"Could it be that when you said you were going to see a close friend in Tokyo, it was just a pretense, and your real purpose was to retrieve the sword for Commander Yang?" Cai Fu nodded: "That precious sword is Old Yang's ancestral heirloom, and he really wants to get it back."

"It's just that Old Yang is unwilling to ask for help, and he can't get that precious sword back, so he can't get over his knot in his heart."

In fact, Cai Fu valued Yang Zhi highly, but he never had the opportunity to have in-depth contact with Yang Zhi.

Putting aside the fact that Yang Zhi was a descendant of the Yang family generals, his military achievements were undeniably impressive.

Upon his first appearance, he fought Lin Chong at Liangshan Marsh for forty or fifty rounds, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

Later, at Erlong Mountain, he fought Lu Zhishen for forty or fifty rounds, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

Later, he fought Huyan Zhuo for more than forty rounds in Qingzhou, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

Yang Zhi was skilled in both foot combat and horse combat, unlike Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen who fought on foot, and Hu Yanzhuo who fought on horseback.

As for the battle between Yang Zhi and Suo Chao in Daming Prefecture, which lasted for more than fifty rounds without a clear winner, Yang Zhi actually held back.

He wants to become a general in Daming Prefecture, so how can he fall out with the military in Daming Prefecture?

It's important to know that his battle with Suo Chao was actually a contest of wits between Liang Zhongshu and the military of Daming Prefecture!
Liang Zhongshu lent his own horse to Yang Zhi!
Li Cheng, the military commander of Daming Prefecture, immediately lent his own horse to Suo Chao!
It's one thing that Yang Zhi was a prisoner, but didn't Suo Chao have his own horse?
Therefore, the fact that Yang Zhi and Suo Chao fought to a draw can be considered a happy ending for everyone.

To be precise, Liang Zhongshu won, successfully placing his own man, Yang Zhi, in the army.

Although the military of Daming Prefecture lost in terms of substance, they saved face, which is not unacceptable.

Fortunately, Suo Chao is not an easy target, so even if Yang Zhi went easy on him, it wouldn't be too obvious.

In conclusion, Cai Fu actually had high hopes for Yang Zhi, and believed that if he was properly trained, he might be able to stand on his own.

As they were talking, a package suddenly appeared on the tea table in front of Cai Fu, pressing heavily on the table.

Shi Qian appeared out of nowhere, clasping his hands in a fist salute:
"Brother, I have accomplished my mission!"

"You've worked hard, brother!"

Cai Fu lifted a corner of the package and took a look. Sure enough, the scabbard alone showed that it was quite valuable.

No wonder Yang Zhi dared to ask for three thousand strings of cash for this ancestral sword on the streets of Tokyo!
"No hard work, no hard work!"

Shi Qian beamed with joy; he particularly enjoyed this feeling of being valued.

Previously, when he served under Song Jiang, he did his best to serve Song Jiang, but all he received in return was cold treatment and discrimination.

Now that he's under Cai Fu's command, Cai Fu truly treats him like a brother!
"Mission accomplished, let's go!"

Cai Fu got up and carried the bundle on his back. Shi Xiu paid the bill, and the four of them left the teahouse and headed towards the city gate.

……

"The sun is setting..."

In the village shop, Qiu Qiongying peered longingly out the window, gazing into the distance.

When will Brother Cai Fu come back?

"When my elder brother wants to come back, he will naturally come back."

Lu Junyi, as her sworn brother, couldn't help but lecture her:
"Girl, instead of wasting your time here, why don't you practice your marksmanship a few more times!"

here we go again……

Qiu Qiongying felt helpless.

Although she wanted to master martial arts to avenge her parents, couldn't she take a break?

"I know, I'll go right away."

Qiu Qiongying pouted, picked up her halberd, and walked out.

"Big brother is back!"

Before Qiu Qiongying could react, a gust of wind swept past her. Qiu Qiongying looked closely and saw:
Lu Junyi was already outside, chatting and laughing with Cai Fu, their arms around each other's shoulders!

Lu Junyi wasn't alone; Guan Sheng, who had been practicing his swordplay in the open space outside the shop, had also joined him.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The men's hearty laughter drifted in from the window, making Qiu Qiongying feel somewhat superfluous...

Yang Zhi stood at the other window, watching Cai Fu, Lu Junyi, and Guan Sheng entangled together, filled with envy.

He wanted to join in too.

But he was withdrawn and too pessimistic, so he couldn't bring himself to ask to join.

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