After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

Even though the boy was extremely unwilling, he could only watch helplessly as Lan Shu and Yin Cheng went to the main hall to discuss matters.

When the fog cleared, Yin Cheng was able to see the Blood Blade Gang in its entirety.

From outside the valley, the entire sect appears magnificent with its towering buildings and flying pavilions.

Upon entering the valley, they realized it was an illusion; the actual buildings were just three or five small structures.

There are only four permanent residents in the valley: an old man, a boy, Lan Shu, and a man wearing a silver-rimmed mask.

Four people alone created the appearance of ten thousand people. It is unknown whether the person who set up the formation was an old man or a man wearing a silver-rimmed mask.

main hall.

Lan Shu served tea before slowly asking, "I wonder how Your Highness would like me to help you?"

Yin Cheng bluntly stated, "Pretend to be my lover."

Lan Shu paused in his tea-drinking motion, nearly making a rude mistake.

"What is this, Your Highness?"

Yin Cheng only vaguely replied, "Prepare to deal with Tian Hai."

His unreliable older brother didn't provide much background information, so he knew very little about him.

I just happened to run into an acquaintance and wanted to ask for a help, but I didn't know how to ask him.

Fortunately, Lan Shu did not ask any further questions. "In that case, Lan Shu will do his best to help."

"Tian Hai has sent people to follow me. Go to this place and wait for me tomorrow." Yin Cheng left an address, then, remembering how he had boasted to Tian Hai that he liked married men, added, "I will arrange for a bodyguard to pretend to be your husband."

Lan Shu's eyes flickered, and a knowing smile appeared on her face. "I understand."

Yin Cheng had the illusion that he had been completely seen through. He cleared his throat and forced himself to continue, "Besides, this job is quite dangerous. Who knows, Tian Hai might use you to threaten me later."

Lan Shu smiled faintly, "Isn't that why you asked me for help?"

Yin Cheng was unusually embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "After this is over, you can name your terms."

Lan Shu chuckled and nodded slightly. A faint fragrance wafted by. "I am content to be of help to Your Highness."

Yin Cheng stared at him for a long time, then shuddered, getting goosebumps all over his body. "Stop trying to disgust me."

Upon hearing this, Lan Shu's eyes trembled slightly, instantly clouding over with a thin mist, and she said in a mournful tone, "Your Highness..."

Yin Cheng handed him the Northern Border Tiger Tally, saying, "My husband is here too. You can go visit him later. He's easy to recognize; you'll know once you see him."

Lan Shu pursed her lips, stopping teasing him. After taking the tiger tally, she changed the subject, "Does Your Highness really intend to give Tian Hai those six thousand taels?"

"This is not six thousand taels, it is my pledge of allegiance."

Lan Shu said, "Since that's the case, I still have some savings. If Your Highness doesn't mind, you might as well take them to help with emergencies."

"No need," Yin Cheng said seriously. "Besides, my name is Wang Dahu, don't get it wrong."

Lan Shu suppressed a laugh: "Mmm..." He called out softly in a sweet voice, "Big Tiger..."

Yin Cheng's expression stiffened. "I'm leaving."

Lan Shu looked at Yin Cheng with sticky eyes and said in a cloying tone, "Big Tiger, see you tomorrow."

Yin Cheng escaped from the valley wearing a mask of pain.

This guy is still as...eerie and flamboyant as ever!

……

Yin Mo bought a house in the county town. Yin Cheng shook off Tian Hai's eyes and ears and climbed over into the courtyard.

He was about to rush into his brother's room when he suddenly remembered his brother's gender, so he paused and knocked properly.

"Brother," Yin Cheng knocked on the door, "Are you there?"

Yin Mo was surprised by his younger brother's unusual behavior. He said to Bai Yuchen, who was reading a book nearby, "This kid actually knocked on the door obediently today?"

Bai Yuchen chuckled, "If you had told him sooner, he wouldn't have come looking for you in the middle of the night every time."

Yin Mo frowned. "Lord Bai, are you implying that I've done something wrong?"

"...That's not what I meant." Bai Yuchen coughed awkwardly. "Xiao Mo, if you don't open the door soon, he'll climb in through the window."

Yin Mo opened the door and saw his younger brother's speechless expression.

Let's chat, who can out-talk you, Your Majesty?

I'm not in a hurry at all while I'm out. I can have a meal first and then come over.

Yin Mo slapped his younger brother, both amused and exasperated, and said, "Get to the point."

"I found an accomplice to pretend to be my lover for now," Yin Cheng said. "He'll be here tomorrow."

Yin Mo had always trusted his younger brother, and asked, "How do we provide backup?"

Yin Cheng secretly glanced at his brother's face and, seeing that his brother was probably in a good mood today, said weakly, "I gave him the Northern Tiger Tally."

Yin Mo: "..."

Yin Mo turned his head and said, "Yu Chen, go and get that feather duster."

Yin Cheng: "...Hey, the person will be sent back tomorrow, so they won't get lost."

Yin Mo pinched his arm in anger, "Can a tiger tally be given away as a token of trust so easily?"

"No, I was wrong." Yin Cheng admitted his mistake quickly, but he would repeat it next time.

Yin Mo took a deep breath. "Come in and talk."

Yin Cheng obediently followed behind his brother. When he saw Bai Yuchen sitting by the window reading a book, he said, "Hey, brother-in-law, you seem to be in high spirits. What book are you reading? I have a fire-avoidance diagram over there, would you like to take a look?"

His brother glared at him, and Yin Cheng immediately cowered like a quail, "I won't say anything more, I won't say anything more."

Bai Yuchen closed the book. "What's going on with Tian Hai?"

Yin Cheng gave Bai Yuchen a knowing look that every man understands.

Bai Yuchen responded with a faint smile.

"Speak." His brother was about to hit him again, but Yin Cheng quickly dodged.

"He's quite wealthy and influential, but so far he's only involved with gambling dens and loan sharks," Yin Cheng said. "Clearly, this Tian Hai is a gang leader."

After a moment of contemplation, the elder brother said, "According to the elders of Douzi Village, the government of Hongfeng County is corrupt, with collusion between officials and merchants. Money can disregard the law, and the common people have nowhere to seek justice. They have long suffered persecution from the Tian family and live a life of unbearable misery."

Yin Cheng blinked. "Just arrest them all and kill them. Why make it so complicated?"

"Do you think you're some kind of江湖客 (jianghu ke, a wandering swordsman) who can just kill whoever they want?" Yin Mo sighed. "Everything needs solid evidence. Whether the Prefect of Hongfeng County was involved, how much he was involved, how much his subordinates were bribed, and how many people were implicated—these are all things that need to be thoroughly investigated."

"Moreover, there has been no problem with the memorials submitted by Hongfeng County in recent years. I don't think the village elders are lying. There is only one possibility: Tian Hai's accomplices in the court."

Yin Cheng was getting drowsy listening, only catching the key point: "What kind of evidence are you looking for?"

"We still need to wait and see," Yin Mo asked. "Have you eaten yet?"

Yin Cheng honestly shook his head.

"Niannian and the others are in the next yard. Go ahead, I'll have someone bring the food over later."

Upon hearing this, Yin Cheng immediately rushed to the neighboring courtyard.

Lin Nian was swinging on the swing with Pearl in her arms when she suddenly saw the man jump down from the wall.

Lin Nian exclaimed in delight, "Ah Cheng!"

"Wife." Yin Cheng walked over and sat down next to his wife, skillfully covering Pearl's eyes and kissing her.

Pearl hugged her little arms, not quite understanding why her dad always covered her eyes!