Kill the enemy and get a wife? I'll single-handedly slaughter my way through the Northern Barba

Lord Chu?

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "Who is this 'Lord Chu' you're referring to?"

With tears welling in her eyes, Xia Bing said, "Lord Chu Zhen was originally the Transport Commissioner of Ruzhou. He was an honest and upright official."

"Lord Chu was the best official I've ever seen in all my years, yet... he was murdered by that treacherous Bai Jing!"

The news Xia Bing revealed was increasingly explosive.

Lin Feng recalled Bai Jing's image in his mind; Bai Jing was drunk at the welcome banquet held for Lin Feng.

Finally, he even got so drunk that he passed out.

Could a drunkard who lives a life of debauchery every day harm the former transport commissioner of Ruzhou?

"Xia Bing, do you have any evidence to prove that Bai Jing harmed Lord Chu?"

Lin Feng did not easily trust Xia Bing.

Xia Bing raised her head, her tone resolute: "On the night Lord Chu was murdered, I personally saw Bai Jing come out of Lord Chu's residence."

"As a result, not long after Bai Jing left, Duan Lang and his gang of ruthless bandits wiped out Lord Chu's entire family!"

Xia Bing gritted her teeth in anger, her eyes brimming with undisguised hatred.

"My lord, what else could this be but a conspiracy between Bai Jing and Duan Lang to murder Lord Chu?"

"It's a pity that Lord Chu, who was devoted to the people, couldn't even leave behind a complete corpse."

Lin Feng stood with his hands behind his back, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "So, your departure from Ruzhou to Youzhou back then was related to Bai Jing?"

Xia Bing's body trembled slightly, and she lowered her head.

"Your Excellency's eyes are like lightning; Xia Bing dares not hide anything from you any longer."

"Duan Lang comes and goes like the wind. I really couldn't find his whereabouts, so I was only thinking about assassinating Bai Jing."

"But Bai Jing has an extremely powerful swordsman by his side, and I am no match for him."

"He saw my face again, which is why I went to Youzhou to look for an opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng gently patted his forehead and sighed.

"No wonder you always seemed preoccupied after returning to Ruzhou, and even wore a veil."

"I only thought you were preoccupied with revenge, which is why you were so restless. I never imagined there was another reason."

"Xia Bing, although your reasons are understandable, you shouldn't have kept it a secret."

Lin Feng's tone was a mix of reproach and heartache.

"Xia Bing knows she was wrong!"

Xia Bing immediately kowtowed to Lin Feng and said, "I am willing to confess my crimes and submit to the law. I only beg Your Excellency to avenge Lord Chu and behead the two villains, Duan Lang and Bai Jing!"

Lin Feng's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment's thought, he said, "First of all, Duan Lang and his gang of ruthless bandits massacred He Gu Village and have plagued Ru Zhou for a long time. I must eliminate them!"

"Secondly, Bai Jing is related to Lord Chu's murder, but it's not necessarily the kind of relationship you're describing."

Seeing Xia Bing suddenly raise her head, Lin Feng continued, "I will personally investigate and clear my name."

"Do not take any private actions before the truth comes out, lest you ruin my plans."

"Finally, you lied to me in Youzhou. This needs to be explained, and you must be punished."

Xia Bing slowly lowered her head, full of apology: "Xia Bing is willing to accept punishment, and will leave it to you to decide."

Lin Feng bent down, grabbed Xia Bing's arms, and helped her up.

"You know kung fu, and you're clever and intelligent. Protect Yuwei and Wan'er well. I'll leave the cleaning and maintenance of the courtyard to you."

"It will be a bit tough, can you manage?"

Xia Bing was stunned. She had originally thought that Lin Feng would severely punish her and send her to prison.

"Sir, is that... all?"

Xia Bing could hardly believe her ears as she stared at Lin Feng.

"You are my maid. If I don't entrust you with the tasks of managing the courtyard and protecting the mistress of the house, do you expect me to serve you in bed?"

Lin Feng teased Xia Bing with a warm smile on his face.

Xia Bing's ears burned, and she hurriedly bowed deeply to Lin Feng.

"Xia Bing will definitely protect the two ladies with her life to repay your kindness!"

Lin Feng nodded slightly and patted Xia Bing's head.

"Don't look so gloomy anymore. I will sort out the mess in Ruzhou one by one."

"Justice will be served for Lord Chu's case."

"Go get to work!"

Xia Bing's eyes were filled with tears, these were tears of joy, she really hadn't chosen the wrong person.

Raymond Lam is the hero who can avenge her!

Xia Bing's favorability +5

After Xia Bing left, Lin Feng quickly flipped through the file again.

"No, there really isn't..."

Lin Feng has read through all the case files of Duan Lang's crimes over the past few days, but there is no file on Duan Lang's massacre of Chu Zhen's entire family.

Was it lost?

Or did someone deliberately hide the files?

Thinking of this, Lin Feng immediately sent someone to deliver a letter to Feng Liang, asking him to find the relevant files on Chu Zhen's murder.

The next day, at night.

Ruzhou, Heishui Town.

Heishui Town is located in the western part of Ruzhou, at the foot of Heishui Mountain, and is relatively close to the Western Regions.

It was a place where merchants and travelers would stay, so it was particularly prosperous and bustling.

As night fell, Li Song, the mayor of Blackwater Town, leisurely walked into a tavern carrying a wine jug.

"Old Wang, get me two jugs of good wine, the very best!"

Li Song is slightly overweight and nearing fifty, with a friendly smile on his face.

"They're here!"

The tavern owner rushed out from the kitchen, grinning, "Mayor, what good news have you got this time? Hosting guests?"

Li Song took out half a tael of silver and slammed it onto the counter.

"I'm so happy today! My daughter's marriage is settled!"

Upon hearing this, the tavern owner, Old Wang, widened his eyes instantly: "But...but you're related to Boss Shen by marriage?"

Li Song nodded smugly: "Exactly!"

The tavern owner, Lao Wang, quickly clasped his hands in congratulations.

"Congratulations, Mayor! Congratulations! Boss Shen is the richest businessman in Ruzhou, with immense wealth!"

"By marrying into Mr. Shen's family, you're sure to have a booming business!"

Li Song grinned from ear to ear and took out another half tael of silver, slapping it on the counter.

"You old codger, how many years have you been living? You still have such a silver tongue."

"Keep the change, this is a reward for you."

The tavern owner, Old Wang, nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, Mayor! Thank you, Mayor!"

Old Wang was quick and efficient, and soon he had prepared a pot of wine.

Just as he was handing it to Li Song, he suddenly heard a commotion outside the tavern, accompanied by the sound of horses' hooves.

"What's going on?"

Old Wang frowned and muttered, "Whose caravan is so unruly, riding their horses so recklessly in town?"

Old Wang thought the noise outside was from caravans riding their horses.

But after listening carefully, Li Song's expression changed drastically.

"No! It's not a caravan!"

Li Song rushed out carrying the wine jug, peering towards the end of the street.

Upon seeing this, Li Song's pupils instantly contracted.

At the end of the long street, a group of ruthless bandits galloped at full speed on horseback, wielding long knives and cutting down pedestrians on the street.

They set fires as they ran, and the leader of the bandits was particularly ruthless.

He used a broken sword, the hilt of which was connected by a fine iron chain.

When he made his move, the iron chain could extend and retract freely, turning the broken sword into a flying knife that accurately struck the civilians one by one.

"Damn it! The bandits are here!" Li Song shouted to Old Wang, "Quick! Close the shop immediately, don't open it!"

Old Wang turned pale with fright and grabbed Li Song, pleading, "Mayor, hide quickly! Don't go out!"

However, Li Song pushed Old Wang away, saying, "If even I, the town mayor, am hiding, who knows what kind of trouble those demons and monsters will cause in the town."

"Hurry up and close up shop, don't worry about me, go on!"

As the mayor of Heishui Town, Li Song had his own set of experiences living in Ruzhou.

He composed himself and decisively ran home.

Go home first, then figure out how to get rid of those murderers on the street!