I asked you to go hunting, and you ended up wearing a yellow robe?

The sound erupted like an explosion.

"Long live Constable Qi!"

"Long live Constable Qi!"

"Officer Qi!"

The people surged down from the city wall and surrounded him.

Some people knelt down and kowtowed while crying, while others rushed to touch the hem of his clothes.

Meng Da and a dozen constables squeezed into the crowd to protect him, each of them holding their chests high.

Jia Hui rode up to Qi Shan, her gaze complex as she looked at him.

She opened her mouth, but in the end only said one sentence.

"You're a complete madman."

Qi Shan sheathed his sword and wiped the blood from his face.

"If Li Long doesn't die, this isn't over tonight."

After Qi Shan finished speaking, he looked up at the outer edge of the crowd.

Zhao Bingkun walked quickly over, supported by Chen Chong, not even bothering to straighten his official hat which was askew.

"Officer Qi! Officer Qi!"

The old man's voice was trembling as he grabbed his hand.

"I am deeply grateful! On behalf of the 20,000 people of Qingyang County, I thank you!"

Qi Shan helped him up, speaking calmly.

"Your Excellency, hang Li Long's head at the city gate for three days as a warning."

"Let everyone see the consequences of colluding with bandits."

Zhao Bingkun nodded repeatedly: "Officer Qi, that's a good idea, we'll listen to you!"

On the outskirts of the crowd, in the dark alleyway.

A foreigner dressed in a silk merchant's robe watched all this silently.

He pulled his hat brim low, covering most of his face.

His right hand was on his waist, and a corner of an iron waist badge was visible under his sleeve.

It is engraved with a dragon head with bared teeth and claws.

He took a deep look at Qi Shan's back, then turned and strode into the alley.

The footsteps echoed a few times on the bluestone pavement, but were quickly drowned out by the noisy crowd.

.....

Qi Shan returned to the courtyard.

The aroma of food wafted through the courtyard.

Qi Shan pushed open the wooden door, and the three women stood up in unison.

Lin Wan's eyes were red, Zhou Xue was still holding a spatula, and Su Yue ran over and patted him all over.

"My lord, are you hurt?"

"let me see!"

"I told you nothing would happen..."

Zhou Xue slammed the spatula down on the table, the sound of it making a trembling noise.

"The food has been reheated three times already."

Lin Wan didn't say anything, but simply pushed a bowl of braised pork towards him.

Qi Shan looked around and noticed that Jia Qinghan was also sitting in the corner, but she hadn't touched her chopsticks.

She glanced up at him, then quickly looked down again.

"You won?"

The sound was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Qi Shan nodded, and Jia Qinghan's fingers tightened slightly, her heart churning with turmoil.

Did this person really kill Li Long?

One man killed more than a dozen of his personal guards?

He intimidated two hundred border troops?

Her mind was in complete chaos.

I used to think he was just a lecher, then I realized he had some talent, but what about now?

This man is simply a killing machine.

But despite his reputation as a killer, he was still just a constable.

Jia Qinghan sighed inwardly.

No matter how capable someone is, they usually don't live long in chaotic times; they either die on the battlefield or in officialdom.

She had seen far too many people like that. Her father had so many fierce generals under his command, but in the end, they were all brought down by a single word from the imperial court…

But a hero is a hero.

She picked up her wine glass and stood up.

"Officer Qi, this cup is for you."

Qi Shan was stunned for a moment.

Jia Qinghan's expression became serious, and her tone lost its previous sarcasm.

"You saved 20,000 people in Qingyang County."

"This glass is a toast to you on their behalf."

Qi Shan took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Jia Qinghan sat back down, but in her heart she was still thinking that this person was indeed courageous, but it was a pity that he came from such a humble background.

In this world, no matter how capable a peasant is, they can't turn the tide; the powerful can crush them with a flick of their fingers.

But at least tonight, he deserves this drink.

Qi Shan put down his cup and picked up his chopsticks.

"Let's eat!"

He picked up a large piece of braised pork and stuffed it into his mouth, then gave one piece to each of his three wives.

Lin Wan whispered that there was too much food. Zhou Xue smiled and said, "Husband, eat slowly." Su Yue opened her mouth and let Qi Shan feed her.

Jia Qinghan watched this scene, then lowered her head and ate a mouthful of rice.

She suddenly understood why these three women were willing to be with him.

Late at night.

Su Yue carried a basin of hot water and quietly pushed open the door.

Qi Shan sat on the edge of the bed and took off his boots. When he looked up, he saw that Su Yue's clothes were loose and her neckline was wide open.

He looked down and saw a vast expanse of white.

Unaware of what was happening, Su Yue squatted down to help him take off his shoes and socks and put his feet into the hot water.

Water splashed out, and her clothes slipped down a bit more. Qi Shan's Adam's apple bobbed several times.

"Moon..."

"Um?"

"Isn't this dress a bit too big?"

Su Yue looked down and her face flushed red.

She quickly covered her collar and stammered an explanation.

"I...I was drawing blueprints this afternoon, and I just forgot to change them..."

Qi Shan pulled her up and pressed her onto his lap. Su Yue flailed a couple of times and giggled.

She twisted and turned, and Qi Shan's eyes changed. Just as he was about to roll over and press down on her, Su Yue rolled off the bed like an eel and dodged away.

She pulled a roll of tissues from under her pillow.

"Look, my lord!"

Qi Shan took the blueprints and unfolded them, his eyes widening in disbelief.

The surface was covered with dense drawings of the parts' structure, with dimensions and material requirements clearly marked. The gunpowder ratio, projectile weight, and firing process were all written out clearly.

What kind of crossbow bolt is this?

This is clearly a simplified version of a rifle!

Su Yue knelt on the bed, her eyes sparkling.

"I spent the whole afternoon working on it, and I modified the firing mechanism. It should be able to fire ten shots in a row, which is much more powerful than a bow and arrow..."

Qi Shan hugged her tightly and kissed her several times.

Su Yue was dizzy from the kisses, her face flushed red, and she pushed against his chest with her small hands.

"My dear husband, your beard is prickly..."

"My little Yue'er is amazing!"

"It's not that bad..."

"You absolutely must be rewarded!"

Qi Shan chuckled and leaned close to her ear, lowering his voice.

"Yue'er helped her husband design firearms, and tonight you'll get to try them out."

Su Yue was stunned for a second before she reacted, her face turning red to the roots of her neck. She grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around herself.

Qi Shan ripped off the blanket and pounced on her. Su Yue screamed, but the scream quickly turned into soft, panting breaths.

The bed creaked and groaned for half the night.

The next morning.

Qi Shan opened his eyes groggily and first saw the bloodstains on the ground.

He paused for a moment, then turned to look at Su Yue, who was nestled in his arms. The little girl was sleeping soundly, a smile still on her lips.

He felt a warmth in his heart and gently kissed her forehead.

Then slowly pull your arm out and roll over to get out of bed.

Clothes were scattered all over the ground. He bent down to pick up his pants and heard a loud banging on the courtyard gate.

"Officer Qi! Officer Qi!"

"Open the door!"

It's Jia Qinghan's voice.

Qi Shan walked barefoot over and unlatched the door. As soon as he opened the door, Jia Qinghan stood outside, her mouth agape, her eyes fixed on his chest and looking down. Then she let out a scream.

"ah!!!"

Qi Shan looked down and saw that he was naked, without even pants on, and was carrying... a firearm.