Border Soldiers: My granaries are full of grain and meat, and I guard this region.

Remembering how often Aunt Lin had helped Yu Yourong, Qi Feng looked towards the blacksmith shop again.

"Qi Feng from Qi Family Village is here. Is Lin's daughter home?"

Upon hearing this, a woman in the blacksmith's shop lifted the curtain and came out.

"Qi Feng?"

Looking at the slightly weathered woman before him, Qi Feng nodded and smiled slightly.

"I bought some things in town this time. Would you like to pass on a message to Aunt Lin?"

Lin's daughter, Qi Xiaohua, has been married for four years and is now a mother of two.

Upon hearing Qi Feng's words, Qi Xiaohua subconsciously wiped her hands on her apron.

"Yes! Yes! Wait for me!"

A short while later, Qi Xiaohua took some grain and meat, some cloth, and finally some copper coins, and stuffed them all into Qi Feng's hand.

"Qi Feng, it's been so many years! I didn't expect you to have grown so much! Thank you so much this time!"

When Qi Xiaohua went in to get her things, she suddenly remembered who Qi Feng was. However, she hadn't been to Qi Family Village for many years and didn't know what Qi Feng looked like now. The two of them had only crossed paths when they were very young.

After doing all this, Qi Feng left the blacksmith shop.

After weighing the silver in his hand, Qi Feng exchanged the loose silver for copper coins, and finally gave each of Wang Chong and his group ten copper coins.

"Brothers, I'll have to trouble you to come with me again!"

Although the large and small bags that each person was carrying were arranged by Zhao Tongchuan, Qi Feng wouldn't let them make the trip for nothing.

Building good relationships with these local officials is more important than anything else.

Upon seeing the ten copper coins handed out by Qi Feng, the slight displeasure in everyone's hearts vanished instantly.

Wang Chong arrived at the city gate, waved to the carriage that had been prepared, and the group put down their goods and followed Qi Feng and Yu Yourong to Qi Family Village.

When Qi Feng led everyone back to Qijia Village, they encountered a group of soldiers questioning them at the village entrance.

Qi Feng and his group also attracted the attention of the soldiers.

"Halt! Who are you?!"

Upon seeing Qi Feng, the leading officer immediately shouted a reprimand, then turned his gaze to the goods on the cart, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes.

"What are you transporting in your truck?! Show it to me for inspection!"

Before Qi Feng could speak, Wang Chong rushed out immediately.

"How dare you! We are constables from Fuxing County, entrusted by Magistrate Zhao to escort your esteemed guest back!"

The leading officer was taken aback upon hearing this, but then his expression became much more serious.

"Do you have any evidence? I can't determine your identity based on just your words!"

Wang Chong stepped forward, and the other dozen or so constables also stepped forward, revealing the long swords at their waists.

"Could this outfit serve as evidence?"

Finally, after the leading officer saw the clothes on Wang Chong's body, he looked at the cartload of goods with some reluctance before letting them pass.

"Since they're family, then let it go."

"By the way, the Ma Village matter sent us on patrol today. We asked them if we'd encountered anything strange lately. Great Rong spies could infiltrate at any time, so you must be careful!"

"If you discover a spy and fail to report it, you will be punished for treason!"

After saying that, the leading officer led his soldiers away from the place.

Qi Feng remained in the carriage without coming out, and frowned slightly upon hearing the commotion outside.

"Why would Ma Shuo send people down to investigate spies within the Great Rong?"

Qi Feng felt that this matter was not so simple, especially since Liu Daye had tried to arrest him at Ye Family Restaurant today on charges of being a spy for the Great Rong. Combined with this, Qi Feng's vigilance immediately rose.

"Although I don't know what kind of person Ma Shuo is, judging from his son and Zhong Shao's assessment, he is a vindictive and lawless person. I still have to be careful."

As Qi Feng pondered, Wang Chong's voice rang out from outside, "Brother Qi, we've arrived at Qi Family Village!"

Qi Feng, having regained his senses, got off the carriage and led Yu You Rong to his home. Wang Chong then instructed several workers to unload the goods from the carriage.

"Brothers, thank you very much! If I ever go into the city again, I will definitely treat you to a meal!"

Wang Chong cupped his hands in greeting to Qi Feng, "Brother Qi, you flatter us. This was originally a task assigned to us by Magistrate Zhao. Besides, Brother Qi has already given us payment, so we dare not let Brother Qi treat us to drinks. It's getting late, so we should head back to report for duty! Farewell!"

As Wang Chong and his group turned back, the people of Qijia Village who had been watching from afar all gathered around.

"Qi Feng, you're something else! You bought so much stuff in town and even had the constables deliver it all back for you!"

Qi Changlai, leaning on his cane, looked at Qi Feng with surprise, as if he had discovered something extraordinary.

Qi Feng smiled slightly, "I was just lucky. I helped the official resolve some matters in the city."

"Aunt Lin, I haven't properly thanked you for what happened before! Here's some pork, please accept it. Also, these are some things Xiaohua gave you, please take them too."

Qi Feng took out a bunch of things in large and small bags, and when Lin Sao saw the big piece of pork, she quickly waved her hand.

"I don't want it! I can't finish all of this!"

Qi Changlai chuckled, "Alright, Qi Feng's grown up a lot. Just take it!"

After repeated persuasion from Qi Changlai and Qi Feng, Aunt Lin reluctantly accepted the gift.

After a while, the people from Qijia Village dispersed, and Qi Feng packed up his things before returning to the house with Yu Yourong.

However, just as he was closing the door, Qi Feng noticed someone lurking in the distance, watching him suspiciously.

"You Rong, you go inside and start the fire to cook. I'm going out to take care of some things, I'll be back in a bit."

......

Zhao Dazhuang was crouching low as he quietly approached Qi Feng's house. Before he could even climb over the wall, he felt a pair of large hands suddenly grab his collar from behind, and he instinctively shuddered.

"Ouch! A ghost!"

"Shut up!"

Qi Feng stared coldly at Zhao Dazhuang, "What are you doing sneaking around like this in the middle of the night? Trying to climb over my yard wall?"

When Zhao Dazhuang realized that the person behind him was Qi Feng, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then an embarrassed smile appeared on his face.

"No...it's nothing. I just saw that Brother Qi bought so much stuff, so I thought I'd come and join in the fun...hehe..."

Qi Feng narrowed his eyes, his tone icy.

"Why did you have to come now of all times? I suggest you tell me everything you know! Otherwise..."

Qi Feng looked around. Night had enveloped Qi Family Village, and the surrounding area was pitch black.

"Do you believe that even if you die here, no one will find out?"

Upon hearing the murderous intent in Qi Feng's words, Zhao Dazhuang froze and immediately knelt down to kowtow to Qi Feng.

"No...no! I'll tell you! I'll tell you everything! He Wen sent me here!"