I'm seventy years old this year, and you want me to have many children and much happiness?

Xu Dingyan, after just a few words, had already put a hat on Lu Xuan's head.

Lu Xuan, however, wore a calm smile.

He didn't pay much attention to Xu Dingyan's exasperated state.

Thump thump thump.

Just when Xu Dingyan thought he had Lu Xuan under control, he heard light footsteps approaching.

next moment.

A slender little hand gripped Xu Dingyan's wrist.

Xu Dingyan was startled.

The other party twisted Xu Dingyan's wrist in the opposite direction and then delivered a crisp, loud slap to Xu Dingyan's face.

Snapped!

This slap was delivered without any external force, yet its effect was deafening.

The damage inflicted on Xu Dingyan, however, was immense.

Xu Dingyan was completely stunned by the blow.

When he finally saw who it was, he realized that the person who had whipped him was Xu Jing.

"Those ignorant fools."

"Even Master Lu dares to slander us out of thin air."

The next moment, Xu Jing took back all the silver notes from the other party's hand.

Do you really need to judge the authenticity of this banknote?

Even if Xu Jing were incredibly stupid, she wouldn't possibly bring so many silver notes to Gu Yun Pharmacy and use such methods to cheat on sales targets, right?

"How dare you hit me!"

Xu Dingyan was stunned. He immediately covered his face and stared angrily at Xu Jing in front of him.

Not only did they hit him.

And they did it in such a public place!

From childhood to adulthood, even his father and mother never hit him!

What makes Xu Jing so special?

That bitch dared to hit me!

There was a hint of madness in Xu Dingyan's eyes.

He glared fiercely at Xu Jing.

However, there was not a trace of fear on Xu Jing's face.

"Xu Jing, are you looking for...?"

Xu Dingyan's eyes were bloodshot, and he wished he could pounce on Xu Jing, pin her down, and beat her up.

Just as Xu Dingyan was about to make his move.

But then they heard a rather authoritative voice coming from not far away.

"Oh? Who is so bold as to forge official silver right under my nose?"

Then, Xiao Yunshan, dressed in a casual official's uniform, appeared before everyone.

Such a coincidence of walking out makes one wonder if they had been lying in ambush here all along.

Although Xu Dingyan was arrogant, he recognized the token that Xiao Yunshan wore on his waist. It belonged to the commander of the city lord's guards!

That's right, Xiao Yunshan has already been promoted.

He was directly appointed as the commander of the local military corps!

In the entire Jinyuan City, only the city lord held a higher position than him.

In addition, he has military attributes and commands the guards and soldiers under his command.

You could say that this applies to ordinary people like you.

Xiao Yunshan is your upright and just official!

They can arrest whomever they want.

It can be done without even needing any reason.

"Hehe, so it's Commander Xiao. It's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..."

When Wang Maocai saw that it was Xiao Yunshan who had arrived, he knew that this man was a man of integrity and uprightness.

If Lu Xuan continues to pursue the matter, Xu Dingyan might end up in jail.

After all, the laws of the dynasty were very strict.

It's just that sometimes nobody uses it.

If we wait until it's actually put into use, then the common people will definitely be in the wrong.

"A misunderstanding? I heard it clearly just now: someone said that someone here was forging official silver!"

"How could I possibly turn a blind eye?"

"If everyone did this, wouldn't everyone in my Xuanwu Dynasty be able to slander and frame others and then get away scot-free?!"

"What I hate most are those who spread rumors and slander others!"

Xiao Yunshan had a righteous look on his face.

He doesn't care about other people's business.

But Lu Xuan was his savior, how could Xiao Yunshan ignore him?

This matter must not only be addressed, but it must be addressed until Lu Xuan is satisfied.

What is the Xu family behind you?

With a single document from the city lord's mansion, your Guyun Pharmacy was shut down.

No matter how good your business is, you can only close down on the spot.

If the imperial court wants to punish you, there are plenty of ways to do so.

Therefore, these merchants dared not oppose the imperial court.

Xu Dingyan's face was still red and swollen, and now he was so frightened that his face turned pale.

He wondered to himself who this guy really was.

They didn't even give me face.

It's all that bitch Xu Jing's fault for causing this mess. Did she deliberately set a trap for me to fall into? She's truly wicked.

Wang Maocai also quickly tried to dissuade him.

"No, no, it's all a misunderstanding... Lord Xiao, please don't take offense. This gentleman is from the Xu family. He has just arrived in Wuling County and hasn't taken over many things yet. Please understand, Lord Xiao."

If Xu Dingyan were to be arrested and imprisoned, it would be a huge disaster for Gu Yun Pharmacy.

Xiao Yunshan ignored all of this and immediately rolled up his sleeves, ready to make a move.

After all, he would only listen to Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan was his savior, not you parasites.

Xu Dingyan, standing to the side, was so frightened that he dared not utter a word, and sweat was pouring down his forehead.

Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake.

He was used to being domineering and arrogant in the capital, after all, the Xu family still had status and influence in the capital.

However, upon arriving in Jinyuan City, some connections had not yet been established, and his connections in the capital were of little use here.

If someone actually tries to do something, there's nothing we can do.

Upon seeing this, Lu Xuan immediately waved his hand.

"Never mind, never mind."

"Lord Xiao, there's no need to be angry. He's just a little kid who hasn't even grown up yet. I guess his family hasn't disciplined him properly."

"Why don't you, Lord Xiao, just pay the lightest penalty under the law as a form of punishment?"

Sending Xu Dingyan in like this would be too boring and lack any challenge.

At this moment, Lu Xuan stepped in to smooth things over.

When Xiao Yunshan saw Lu Xuan appear, he immediately became very respectful.

He adopted a humble posture towards Lu Xuan.

"Since Senior Lu will not pursue the matter further, then let's impose a fine of ten thousand taels of silver as punishment, how about that?"

Xiao Yunshan asked about Lu Xuan.

Clearly, he would only proceed if Lu Xuan gave his approval.

Those around them took a look.

Good guy.

It turns out that this unassuming old man was the real boss!

Even Xiao Yunshan had to consult Lu Xuan before daring to give the order.

Immediately, everyone in the group began to wonder who this Lu Xuan was.

Xu Dingyan also gasped sharply.

Did you pick the wrong person?!

They had underestimated Lu Xuan.

Xiao Yunshan was in a dilemma entirely because of Lu Xuan's identity, not because he had accused Lu Xuan of counterfeiting money.

"You can do whatever you want; I have no objections."

Lu Xuan said.

It wasn't that she deliberately put on airs in front of Xiao Yunshan; face is something that's given to each other.

Xiao Yunshan understood.

Lu Xuan had no objection to this decision.

He nodded immediately.

Then he walked up to Xu Dingyan.

"Did you hear that? Master Lu is kind-hearted; he won't pursue the matter further!"

"However, you have openly slandered others, damaging the image of the people of Jinyuan City. Therefore, you are hereby fined ten thousand taels of silver. Do you have any objections?"

Xiao Yunshan roared gruffly.

Hearing Xiao Yunshan's words, Xu Dingyan dared not have any objections.

If someone is still ignorant and dares to have an opinion, they might be thrown into jail soon.

Xu Dingyan finally realized that he had been given a second chance at life.

"No...no objection."

As he spoke, Xu Dingyan dutifully paid a fine of ten thousand taels of silver.

"Watch your mouth next time. I don't care where you're from!"

"This is Jinyuan City, so we must abide by Jinyuan City's rules!"

Xiao Yunshan glanced at Xu Dingyan and said indifferently.

They didn't take this young master from the capital seriously at all.

If you're so capable, go back to your capital and run rampant. This is Jinyuan City.

As long as Xiao Yunshan remains the commander of the local militia.

Then you'd better behave yourself.

Afterwards, Xiao Yunshan bowed to Lu Xuan and left with his men.

Xu Dingyan probably hadn't figured it out himself.

How could I have lost ten thousand taels of silver just because of one sentence!

This ten thousand taels of silver was his own hard-earned money.

Even Xu Dingyan's money didn't come from thin air.

The money at Guyun Pharmacy doesn't necessarily belong to Xu Dingyan, so it can't be touched carelessly.

Xu Dingyan gritted his teeth inwardly.

The redness and swelling on my face hadn't subsided yet, and now I've suffered such a huge loss here.

"Xu Jing, I will absolutely not let this matter go!"

Xu Dingyan gritted his teeth and glared fiercely at Xu Jing as he spoke.

His gaze then drifted to the old man not far away.

However, Xu Dingyan dared not look at the old man Lu Xuan for long.

He still hadn't figured out Lu Xuan's identity.

If something else goes wrong, he might actually get himself into trouble.

"snort!"

Xu Dingyan waved his sleeve.

Just as he was about to leave, Xu Jing called him back.

"Deputy Manager Xu, please wait. Have you perhaps forgotten the rules for issuing prescriptions at Gu Yun Pharmacy?"

"The person in charge prepares the order, and the deputy person in charge needs to verify the price and affix their signature and seal."

"If you leave like this, and this order can't be signed, I'm afraid Vice Manager Xu won't be able to bear the losses for my Guyun Pharmacy."

Xu Jing said with a smile.

Even if Xu Dingyan is a spoiled brat and brainless.

It's impossible to argue about this matter.

If my family finds out that I ruined a deal worth eight million taels of silver, or worse, if the deal fell into the hands of a rival family, I will definitely be severely punished within the family.

Afterwards, Wang Maocai wrote out the invoice and signed it.

Xu Dingyan, also filled with resentment, signed his name on the prescription.

Eight million taels!

Xu Dingyan's hands were trembling.

He had gone through countless hardships to manage to transfer some of the courage from these three martial arts schools in the capital, specifically to bolster their prestige.

Unexpectedly, the situation did not hold up.

Instead, they lost all face.

He gained no reputation whatsoever, and even among some local dignitaries in Jinyuan City, he was probably seen as a clown.