Do You Know?: Rule the World

"You only learned some basic skills from Chang Wu. You will only cause trouble if you go out. Stay here."

Pinlan stamped her feet reluctantly, stood by the window, and kept observing the outside.

When servants on several of the traveling boats heard the noise, they hurried into the cabin to inform their masters that there were pirates there.

At such a critical moment, everyone naturally chose to protect themselves. Therefore, several nearby boats put away their lanterns, extinguished their candles, and quietly moved towards the shore under the cover of night.

On the Bai family boat, Zhao Han and Gu Tingye couldn't help but frown as they listened to Shi Tou's report.

"I heard from my eldest brother and sister-in-law that there was a group of pirates who acted without any rules and started killing people indiscriminately as soon as they boarded the ship. The Huaiyin Inspection Office sent people to capture them several times, but they always escaped. I never thought they would end up here."

Gu Tingye had been in the underworld for a few years and loved to do good deeds. He asked, "Do you know whose boat that is?"

Shitou replied, "It's a merchant ship. You can only make out the word 'Sheng'."

"The word 'Sheng'?" A hint of doubt flashed across Zhao Han's eyes.

"That's right, could it be someone Mr. Zhao knows?"

Zhao Han's eyes darkened. "Let's take a closer look first."

Soon, a boat approached. Shitou went to inquire and was told that it was a boat from the Sheng family of Youyang.

Zhao Han was shocked. The Sheng family's ancestral home and eldest house were both in Youyang. He hurriedly asked the guards on the boat to go and help.

On the deck, Gu Tingye said with a smile: "Don't worry, Brother Zhao, the guards on this ship are all carefully selected by me. If all else fails, there are still me and Shitou."

Zhao Han looked intently and saw that the fighting on the Sheng family's boat was getting more and more intense. Several guards were defeated by the pirates and were swept into the river, splashing huge water. He could faintly hear the woman's scream.

"Go get a spare bow." Zhao Han frowned and ordered Chang Qing.

"Brother Zhao is also proficient in archery?" Gu Tingye raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. "It's a hundred steps away, and the night wind is strong. If you want to hit the target, it will be a bit difficult."

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Chapter 23 The Six Arts of a Gentleman

Chang Qing took out a hard bow and said with a smile, "Second Master Gu, you don't know that my brother is not only good at reading, but also far surpasses ordinary people in riding and shooting."

"Really? Well, I'm going to see it for myself today!"

As Gu Tingye spoke, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and a hint of pride flashed in his eyes.

Among all the sons of nobles in Bian Jing, when it comes to riding and shooting skills, Gu Erlang admits to being second to none, and no one dares to claim to be the best.

Zhao Han took the bow calmly, tested the strength of the bowstring, and then, under the gaze of Gu Tingye and others, picked up a sharp arrow that shone coldly in the moonlight.

I saw him stepping his left foot slightly forward, his back straight as a pine tree, his arms stretched out, and his bow drawn like a full moon.

whoosh-

With a sharp sound, an arrow flew away from the bowstring. A pirate who was about to raise his knife to attack the Sheng family guards fell down. The arrow pierced his heart accurately, leaving a spray of blood.

Gu Tingye and Shitou looked at Zhao Han in amazement, with complicated expressions in their eyes.

Gu Tingye swallowed hard, "Dang...Dang, you really have a good archery skill."

"Brother Zhao, if you pursue martial arts, you will surely make a name for yourself."

"Yeah, this is too accurate. I'm afraid I can't match it even if I practice for another ten years." Shitou put his chin away and spoke to himself.

Zhao Han smiled. Three years ago, he had thought about pursuing military honors. The reason for giving up was simple: he was afraid of death.

On the Sheng family boat, a pirate looked at his companion who had fallen to the ground. A look of horror flashed across his face, and he quickly ran to Chen Si.

"Boss, someone just shot an arrow from behind!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Si looked around until his eyes locked onto the large ship with the bright yellow flag.

There were several figures standing at the bow, one of them holding a longbow, his figure particularly eye-catching in the moonlight.

"Damn it!" Chen Si spat, his yellow teeth clattering. "Grandpa's luck is down tonight, so let's make this quick and get as much as we can!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Bai family guards sent by Zhao Han had already boarded the sampan, climbed onto the side of the ship, and swarmed onto the Sheng family's ship.

The few remaining servants and guards of the Sheng family were surprised at first, but then they were greatly encouraged when they saw someone coming to help.

"Great, someone is here to help!"

"Hold on, bro!"

Sheng Wei, who was hiding in the cabin, heard the noise and cautiously poked his head out.

When he saw the guards on the deck who were moving in a measured and ruthless manner, he breathed a sigh of relief and his frown relaxed.

"Hurry, prepare the thank-you gift! Don't be stingy!" Sheng Wei urged Feng Xing impatiently.

Feng Xing wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and nodded repeatedly. He knew very well that if no one came to help tonight, they would all have to go into the river to feed the fish.

Outside the cabin, the sounds of swords clashing and screams could be heard one after another.

The pirates' moves were chaotic and disorganized. They were able to succeed repeatedly in the past only because of their unexpected attacks. The merchants were frightened and inevitably fell into disadvantage and became afraid of death.

Seeing the situation reversed, a hint of panic flashed in Chen Si's terrifying triangular eyes. When he was about to jump into the water to escape, a sharp arrow flew towards him and accurately pierced his left shoulder.

Chen Si turned around with difficulty and met Zhao Han's cold gaze on the deck not far away.

Seeing their boss injured, several pirates fell on the deck and those who were still breathing begged for mercy with difficulty.

As the Bai family's ship got closer, the guards had already tied up the injured pirates tightly.

Zhao Han and Gu Tingye used the rope to jump onto the Sheng family's boat.

Sheng Wei calmed himself down, tidied his clothes, and hurried out of the cabin.

Seeing that they were two heroic young men, he bowed and said, "Thank you both for saving my life. I am deeply grateful!"

"As fellow travelers, we should help each other. Mr. Sheng, there is no need to be so polite."

"Excuse me for asking, does Mr. Sheng know the Tongpan of Yangzhou?" Zhao Han asked in a gentle voice.

A hint of confusion flashed across Sheng Wei's eyes. "The Yangzhou Tongpan is my cousin. I wonder why you suddenly asked about this?"

Gu Tingye stood aside and laughed out loud.

"Mr. Sheng, this is the son-in-law of the magistrate who has not yet married into the family."

"What?!" Sheng Wei exclaimed in surprise and looked at Zhao Han carefully.

After a moment, he sighed, "My cousin sent me a letter not long ago, specifically mentioning that he had found a good-looking and noble son-in-law."

"Today I see that her reputation is well-deserved. My eldest niece is so lucky."

"Uncle Sheng, thank you for your kind words. I'm honored to meet you." Zhao Han bowed.

Sheng Wei patted his shoulder affectionately and said, "We will soon become a family. There's no need to bother with these empty formalities."

At this moment, Pinlan ran out of the cabin holding up her skirt, regardless of Shulan's dissuasion.

"Daddy, are you okay?!"

Sheng Wei fixed his gaze on her and said in a deep voice, "Why did you come out? Didn't I tell you to stay in there? How come you don't know any etiquette?"

"Just now Daddy said that we shouldn't bother with empty formalities, why is he lecturing me now?"

"Besides, I'm worried about your safety, Daddy."

Pinlan pouted and tilted her head to look at Sheng Wei. Her almond-shaped eyes were watery and a little cunning.

Sheng Wei was speechless for a moment. He pointed at her and said with a helpless smile, "Please forgive me, I'm used to being wild in the countryside and don't know much about etiquette."

Although the words were reproachful, his tone was full of fondness.

When they were young, Sheng Wei and Sheng Hong both experienced the tragic life of their fathers favoring concubines over their wives. Now Sheng Hong has followed his father's old path.

Sheng Wei never had a concubine, only a wife named Li, and he treated his four children equally and loved them very much.

"Miss Sheng's filial piety is commendable and it cannot be considered rude." Zhao Han smiled slightly.

Pinlan turned her head to look at Zhao Han, revealed a mischievous smile, and walked straight to Chen Si.

Pinlan kicked him hard on the leg, then put her hands on her hips and said, "It was you who led the others to kill so many people on the boat. You really don't know how to live or die. If my third brother were here, he would definitely break your legs!"

Sheng Wei quickly spoke up to stop her, "Pin girl, this is not your business, go back quickly."

Pinlan was so angry when she saw so many servants and guards died on the ship that she couldn't help but kick again.

Zhao Han smiled and said, "Miss Sheng, please don't be angry with them. These pirates will be sent to the Inspection Office for punishment by the government."

"Yes, considering the mistakes they made, they should at least be executed by slow slicing. You don't need to do it." Gu Tingye echoed.

Sheng Wei knew his daughter's thoughts very well. He felt distressed and helpless, and whispered, "Stop it now, you're making fun of us."

Pinlan gradually calmed down, but still turned her head and glared at Chen Si fiercely, muttering, "Lingchi is too easy for him."

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Chapter 24 Let’s go to Bianjing together

After Sheng Wei sent someone to send this group of pirates to the local inspection office.

Amid the Sheng family’s thanks, Zhao Han and Gu Tingye also returned to the boat.

The water surface gradually returned to calm, and the only sound in my ears was the sound of the boat sliding across the water.

Not long after, Feng Xing came to Sheng Wei with a slightly serious expression.

"My lord, I just checked the hold and found that the pirates had broken three of the mast rigging and had pierced the starboard planking twice. We must dock at the dock for repairs."

"If we continue on our journey, we might be at risk of sinking if we encounter wind and waves."

Sheng Wei frowned upon hearing this, "Then... wouldn't that mean we'll miss the date? Marquis Mu Yu's birthday is on the first day of next month, and Brother Hong has repeatedly reminded me in his letters that the birthday gifts must be delivered to the Mu Mansion on the right day."

The Mu Yuhou he mentioned was Mu Liang, the commander of the imperial guards and cavalry, who held the fifth rank.

Back then, Sheng Wei and Sheng Hong all studied in the clan school of Duke Lingguo's mansion.

Although their contact became less frequent after they followed Old Lady Sheng back to Nanjing, they still had some friendship.

This year happens to be Mu Liang's 40th birthday. For the sake of Sheng Changwu's future, Sheng Wei has already prepared generous birthday gifts and is waiting to send them to the Mu Mansion on the day.

Feng Xing has followed Sheng Wei for many years and has watched Sheng Changwu grow up. He is naturally concerned about his future.

After thinking it over, he set his sights on the Bai family's boat not far away.