I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 23 Shang Fang’s Sword
"I was almost scared by this bastard."

Wang An snorted coldly, rolled up his sleeves, and headed straight for Xue Xiang.

"Stop it all."

A voice came from behind, with Xun Sizhou leading the way and Wu Kui following closely behind, leading seven or eight fully armed police officers as they strode over. "During the New Year, in Xun's jurisdiction, you're demolishing houses and bullying high-ranking officials. You've got some nerve."

The shouts from the four continents were like thunder.

He certainly didn't arrive suddenly; Xue Xiang had asked a neighbor to go to the public housing to deliver a message before closing the door.

Xun Sizhou wasn't on duty today; when the on-duty police officer relayed the message to him, he was in bed making a baby.

Upon hearing the situation clearly, Xun Sizhou jumped up and quickly summoned Wu Kui and other patrol officers to come over.

While Fan Youren and his men were banging on Xue Xiang's gate, Xun Sizhou had already arrived.

He was a shrewd man. He first ordered his men to remain still, and only after Fan Youren and his gang of drunkards had stormed Xue Xiang's gate and confirmed his guilt did he lead his men out.

Xun Sizhou waved his hand, and a group of police officers, like wolves and tigers, pinned down Fan Youren and his companions.

"Team Leader Wu, it's me, Xiao Sun, from the Eleventh Squad. Our squad leader is Wang Ye. You've all had your drinks, so let's eat together from the same pot, you see..."

"Is there a mistake, Captain Wu? It's us..."

"..."

The group of drunkards were so frightened that they sobered up considerably and hurriedly introduced themselves and begged for mercy.

"No matter who you are, you cannot break the law. The facts are clear, and you still dare to violently resist the law. Beat them up."

Xun Sizhou was determined to avenge Xue Xiang.

In an instant, Wu Kui and the others drew their iron rulers and rained them down like a storm.

Wu Kui personally attacked Fan Youren, aiming every move at his face.

In an instant, Fan Youren was turned into a bloody mess and fell unconscious.

Wang An and the others were also whipped until they cried out in agony, their cries for help were truly pitiful.

The neighbors who had been watching the spectacle outside immediately sided with the victor, shaping public opinion once the outcome was decided.

"They're really asking for death. A bunch of idiots who've had too much horse piss on them dare to mess with Chief Xue."

"The Xue family are such good people. These villains actually broke down the Xue family's gate on the second day of the Lunar New Year. They are truly inhuman."

"........."

Amidst the murmurs, Xun Sizhou ordered his men to gather a group of onlookers to take notes, and the crowd eagerly joined in.

They worked until late at night, and only after finding out all the evidence from Sizhou and understanding Xue Xiang's intentions did they leave.

.........

It was past noon on the third day of the Lunar New Year at the Fan residence.

With her silver hair, Mother Fan slammed her cane down hard, her large body trembling violently, her mouth wide open, letting out a sharp roar.

The one who was cursing back at her was Madam Ning, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Fan family. She came from a merchant family and was quite beautiful, but her face was sharp and mean.

The two women, mother and daughter-in-law, went back and forth arguing for almost half a cup of tea.

Young people have more energy, and Fan's mother was so angry that she trembled.

A short while later, Uncle Li rushed in. Mother Fan stared wide-eyed, peering behind Uncle Li, and let out a shrill roar, "You two wretched people who deserved to drown, why aren't you coming to see me?"

Last night, Madam Fan went to bed early, and Madam Ning stayed overnight at her parents' home.

This morning, Fan's mother and Ning's mother learned what happened last night, and Fan's mother immediately became furious.

Ning believed that Fan Youren had taken advantage of her while she was away at her parents' home, and immediately began to hurl insults at her.

Neither the mother-in-law nor the daughter-in-law was willing to back down, and they immediately started arguing.

Madam Fan did not forget the main character. She sent her servants in two groups: one to find Fan Youren, and the other to the Xue family to bring back Fan Youyi and Xiao Wan.

Li Bo was sent to the Xue family.

“Xue Dalang is fierce, so I didn’t dare to go near him. I sent my son instead, saying that there are police officers on duty in front of the Xue family’s gate and no one is allowed to enter.”

Uncle Li looked like he still had lingering fear.

"This, this is defying the heavens!"

Madam Fan slammed her cane down as if it would pierce the floor. "Very well, I'll go invite them myself. Heh heh, the Xue family, those down-on-their-luck chickens, still thinking they're phoenixes. Prepare the carriage..." "Reporting to Madam, Master, Master, Master is back..."

A servant in a green robe rushed in with an urgent report.

Just as Fan's mother and Ning's mother rushed out the door, a burly man suddenly knelt down at Fan's mother's feet, startling the two of them.

The man's head was wrapped in thick gauze, revealing only his nostrils and eyes; he looked bizarre and quite frightening.

"This is the old man. I confirmed him before letting him in."

The servant said in a trembling voice.

Madam Fan and Madam Ning burst into another round of wailing and lamenting. It was Madam Ning who first came to her senses, pinching Fan Youren's waist and yelling, "So you're openly doing this now! If you weren't after that little slut, why would Xue Dalang have beaten you into this state? Why didn't he just kill you..."

Fan Youren quickly explained.

In his account, he naturally described Fan Youyi, Xiao Wan, and the Xue family as arrogant and immoral.

Ning was skeptical, but Fan's mother was convinced.

Upon hearing that Xue had bribed the corrupt police to beat Fan Youren into this state, Fan's mother was furious. Her lips turned white with anger, and she almost poked Li Bo's nose, demanding that he quickly go and fetch a lawyer.

“Mother did the right thing. We should hire a lawyer to ruin the reputation of the Xue family.”

Fan Youren leaped up
"I want those two bitches to pay with their lives!"

Mother Fan gritted her teeth and said, word by word, "I'm going to sue my unfilial son, you worthless wretch, for your disobedience and lack of filial piety!"

Fan Youren made a "clunk" sound, and Ning's eyes widened as well.

According to the golden rule, if a mother accuses her son of filial impiety, he can be sentenced to beheading without even having to go to court.

If Fan's mother files a complaint, Fan Youyi will surely die, and Xue Wan will also be imprisoned.

"Mother, please think it over."

Fan Youren became anxious.

He wasn't worried about Fan Youyi and Xue Wan, but if Fan's mother really did that, his family would become the talk of the town in Yunmeng City, and their reputation would be ruined.

Madam Fan smiled smugly, "Even you are afraid, how could the Xue family not be?"
I want to see what kind of trouble they can cause under the weight of these golden rules.

Ning chuckled, "Mother is so clever, you blockhead! Mother is handing you a powerful sword..."

Fan Youren slapped his thigh excitedly.

"Captain Wang has arrived."

Li Bo urgently reported.

"Please come quickly, no, I'll go invite him myself."

Just as Fan Youren reached the door, a plump middle-aged man rushed into the main room. It was Wang Ye, the captain of the eleventh patrol squad for whom Fan Youren worked.

“Captain Wang, even if you don’t come looking for me, I will still come looking for you. I will never forget your kindness in saving me.”

Fan Youren bowed deeply to the ground; his escape was entirely thanks to Captain Wang.

Wang Ye remained silent, plopped down in the grand chair in the main hall, his eyes narrowed, his expression shifting between light and dark.

"Serving tea, serving the best tea."

Fan's mother shouted.

"No need."

Wang Ye stared coldly at Fan Youren, making him feel a chill run down his spine.

"Captain Wang, have I done anything inappropriate?"

"You're too considerate. I saved you out of camaraderie, why are you trying to kill me?"

"What makes you say that?"

"Do you know who you've messed with? I truly regret getting involved in your mess."

"Isn't it just Xue Dalang? Even if he bribes Xun Sizhou, is the Xun family not as powerful as you? Don't worry, I, Fan, would never dare to let you waste your efforts."

Fan Youren wasn't knocked unconscious yesterday and was locked up in jail overnight before being rescued by Wang Ye.

Fan Youren still doesn't understand the situation and thinks that Wang is also here to freeload.

(End of this chapter)