Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Du Sanqiu grabbed Mi Wanzhong's arm and said earnestly, "Uncle, I'm serious this time. I won't marry anyone but Xiaoyu."

Lu Fengnian is my brother-in-law; I can't just stand by and watch him die.

Lu Fengnian snorted coldly, "Du Sanqiu, stop with your wishful thinking. When is Xiaoyu going to marry you?"

Mi Wanzhong rolled his eyes at Du Sanqiu. "So they never even acknowledged you. You're the one who's been trying to get close to them. How embarrassing!"

Du Sanqiu chuckled, "My brother-in-law has some misunderstandings about me right now. Once the misunderstandings are cleared up, Xiaoyu will naturally marry me."

Lu Fengnian didn't say anything more, too lazy to pay attention to the shameless Du Sanqiu.

Du Sanqiu tugged at Mi Wanzhong's sleeve again, "Uncle, you must help my brother-in-law. If he is convicted, Xiaoyu will definitely be implicated."

Mi Wanzhong flung Du Sanqiu's hand away. "Do you know that if I were to get this done, we'd probably have to sell half of the incense offerings our Mi family ancestors have accumulated?"

Without hesitation, Du Sanqiu replied, "If I marry Xiaoyu, it will be like embarking on a journey to heaven. Even if I have to sell all my incense and affection, it will be worth it."

Mi Wanzhong's face twitched with anger. "How did I end up with such a bastard like you? It's a good thing your surname is Du, not Mi."

Have you finished spouting nonsense? If you're done, then hurry up and get out of here!

After saying that, he waved his sleeve and turned to leave.

boom!

Du Sanqiu actually knelt down on both knees and cried out, "Uncle, I've never even knelt before my father. I'll kneel before you today, please, help me one more time!"

Mi Wanzhong stopped in his tracks, a look of surprise on his face.

He knew his nephew all too well; despite his seemingly carefree and nonchalant demeanor.

However, he is quite sensible when it comes to important matters, knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and understanding the bigger picture.

Now, he's serious.

Lu Fengnian's eyes narrowed slightly, somewhat surprised.

Du Sanqiu continued, "Uncle, even if that old immortal was wrong, my feelings for Xiaoyu are genuine."

If I said it was love at first sight, you would definitely scoff.

But ever since I met Xiaoyu, she's been all I can think about, and she always comes to me in my dreams...

Mi Wanzhong added, "That's because you've been bewitched by that crazy old man."

Du Sanqiu kowtowed to Mi Wanzhong, his forehead hitting the ground with a thud.

His forehead was hit and blood immediately seeped out.

Mi Wanzhong's expression immediately changed. He rushed forward and pulled Du Sanqiu up, saying, "What are you doing? Are you trying to get me killed?"

While speaking, she hurriedly pulled out a handkerchief and pressed it against Du Sanqiu's forehead to stop the bleeding.

Du Sanqiu continued, "Uncle, you absolutely have to help me..."

Mi Wanzhong cursed angrily, "I owe you a debt of my life, you little bastard!"

Du Sanqiu, you lied about the injury on your forehead.

If your mother finds out it was because of me, I'll skin you alive!

Du Sanqiu smiled and said, "As long as my uncle is willing to help me, I'll say that I fell by accident."

Mi Wanzhong sighed helplessly, rolled his eyes at Du Sanqiu, and said, "Get lost!"

"Alright, Uncle, I'll roll over for you right now." Du Sanqiu chuckled and actually rolled over on the ground.

Mi Wanzhong slapped his forehead. "What sins did my Mi family commit to deserve such a scoundrel like you?"

Then, he turned his gaze to Lu Fengnian and said, "You listen to me carefully. From today until I see you again, no matter who interrogates you, you cannot say a single word."

If you say anything wrong, don't blame me for not being able to save you.

Lu Fengnian remained seated on the straw mat and said calmly, "I appreciate your kindness, but I can handle this myself. No need for you to worry."

"Brother-in-law, things are really urgent, can you please stop being so stubborn?" Du Sanqiu rushed to the prison gate.

Lu Fengnian rolled his eyes.

Mi Wanzhong shoved Du Sanqiu aside, "Get out of here!"

Then, looking at Lu Fengnian with a detached gaze, she asked, "Was it you who asked Fang Tong to help with Lu Manyue's matter?"

Lu Fengnian hesitated for a moment, then stood up and cupped his hands in thanks to Mi Wanzhong, saying, "Thank you for your help with my brother's matter."

Mi Wanzhong slightly raised his eyelids. "You do know some manners. You don't need to thank me. We're just doing a transaction."

Du Sanqiu was completely bewildered by the conversation. Just as he was about to ask a question, he saw Mi Wanzhong glaring at him and quickly swallowed back the words that were about to slip out.

Mi Wanzhong turned his gaze to Lu Fengnian again. "I know why you're so confident. I presume you have some kind of agreement with Wu Sansheng and Ye Zhengtang?"

Lu Fengnian looked puzzled.

Mi Wanzhong continued, "You don't need to be surprised. Qinghe County is just a small pond. If there's any disturbance, it will mostly get out of my sight."

However, I must tell you that your case has now been reported to the state level, and Wu Sansheng and Ye Zhengtang are very likely unable to fulfill their promises to you.

"Right now, the only one in the entire Qinghe County who can save you is me."

Lu Fengnian fell silent.

From the very beginning, he did not place all his hopes on Ye Zhengtang and Wu Sansheng; he had his own plans and intentions.

Now, the arrival of Du Sanqiu and Mi Wanzhong has given him another option.

Moreover, if Mi Wanzhong could lend a hand, it would be more secure than his plan, and Liu Yunjuan, Lu Xiaoyu, and Lu Manyue would be safer.

However, if Du Sanqiu accepts Mi Wanzhong's help, a connection will be established between them.

Today, Du Sanqiu knelt down and kowtowed for his own sake, and he really kowtowed, until his forehead bled.

This move surprised Lu Fengnian and changed his opinion of Du Sanqiu somewhat.

However, overall, Lu Fengnian still looked down on Du Sanqiu.

One reason was his status as a spoiled rich kid. Another reason was that, in Lu Fengnian's eyes, his appearance was a little too ordinary and not good enough for his younger sister, Lu Xiaoyu.

"Brother-in-law, a man's knees are worth their weight in gold. I've already knelt and kowtowed, what are you still hesitating for?"

Seeing Lu Fengnian's hesitation, Du Sanqiu hurriedly said, "The officials from the prefecture are already on their way. If you delay any longer, not only Wu Sansheng and Ye Zhengtang, but even my uncle might not be able to save you."

Lu Fengnian remained silent for another six breaths before saying in a deep voice, "Du Sanqiu, are there any conditions for your help?"

Mi Wanzhong added, "How could you ask such a stupid question? If I were to save you, I'd have to sell countless donations."

We're not related, so how could there be no conditions?

"I saved you, and now your sister is marrying my foolish nephew. That's it."

Lu Fengnian immediately frowned, preparing to refuse.

At this moment, Du Sanqiu grabbed Mi Wanzhong's arm, "Uncle, my brother-in-law is very stubborn. Don't cause trouble here, okay?"

After saying that, he looked at Lu Fengnian with a smile on his face, "Brother-in-law, I don't have any conditions. I just hope that when I go to your house in the future, you won't beat me up again."