The best county magistrate

In the end, Yang Xuanchen and Zhang Biao failed to become Wang Tieshan's disciples.

In the days that followed, the two suffered bullying from Wang Tieshan and were beaten every day.

As the name suggests, if you want to practice foreign martial arts well, you must first resist beatings. The more you can resist beatings, the better your physical fitness. The better your physical fitness, the more energetic you will be when you turn around to hit someone.

In order to numb himself and convince himself, Yang Xuanchen named this practice method called Body Refining Art.

Always remind yourself that you are refining your body, not getting beaten...

On the twenty-second day of the twelfth lunar month, an old man carrying a wine gourd led two limping men into the south gate of Shangjing City.

Shangjing has a long history and a large population. It is surrounded by three cities and four rivers.

Zhang Biao was really shocked when he came to the capital for the first time.

"Third brother, is this the capital? Let me go, there are so many people!" He sighed while looking around.

"It is said that the outer city of Shangjing City has a population of nearly one million, and the inner city also has a population of nearly one million. It is well-deserved to be the number one in the world!"

"Our Qingshui County is no better than here. There are countless aristocratic families and plutocrats in the capital city, just like the ministers who have crossed the river."

"Second brother, please don't think of this as Qingshui County, otherwise you will be doomed."

Yang Xuanchen reminded him a few words, then pulled Zhang Biao's sleeve and followed Wang Tieshan's pace.

Their first stop was the "Sanwei Bookstore" in the outer city. Yes, it was a private school.

This private school is truly Yang Xuanchen's property. Both the house deed and the land deed have Yang Xuanchen's name written on it.

The private school is located on the southeast bank of Qinyun Lake. It occupies a small area but has all the necessary organs.

After the three of them entered the courtyard, they were led by the concierge to the backyard.

Along the way, the second monk Zhang Biaozhang was confused. He thought why his second brother brought them to the private school. Isn't he coming to the capital to meet the saint and become a high official.

Why don't you go to the inner city and find an inn to stay in instead of wandering around here?

"Third brother, what are we doing here?"

"Of course we are staying, otherwise what are we doing here?" Yang Xuanchen replied angrily.

"Live here? Private school?" Zhang Biao was shocked.

"Yes, we live here. This private school is my property."

"It won't be time to report to the official department in a few days. We have a few days to rest and recuperate."

Yang Xuanchen's words made Zhang Biao even more shocked. Even Wang Tieshan turned his head and looked at him deeply.

"There is a school and a school building in the front yard, and the backyard belongs to us. Thomas Fugui bought it last year. Can we see if it's okay?"

As he said that, Yang Xuanchen turned his attention to Wang Tieshan, "Master Wang, let's stay here for the next few days. What do you think?"

He nodded noncommittally, "Just follow the arrangement. I don't have any objections."

"I'm going out in a while. You can send someone back to Shenxian Residence to get some Mengxian Wine. I've almost run out of it in the past few days."

The three of them walked around the backyard for a while and selected a room, then Wang Tieshan went out alone.

The back garden leads directly to Qinyun Lake. At this time, Yang Xuanchen and Zhang Biao were resting in a small pavilion by the lake.

Looking at the large and small painted boats in the lake, Zhang Biao showed a lustful smile on his face, "Third brother, are those painted boats all brothels?"

"Who knows, maybe it's not all true..."

Yang Xuanchen looked into the distance. The north shore of Qinyun Lake was connected to the inner city. There were many pavilions and pavilions there, and there were winding covered bridges leading to the painted boats on the lake.

There are also water pavilions on the covered bridge for people to stop and rest. It is noon and there are not many people, making it appear peaceful and distant.

A huge four-story boat stood in the middle of the lake, with colorful flags fluttering on all sides and the words Murong and Qin Xin on it.

"That painted boat is said to be the most famous one in the capital city. Ma Fugui told me last time that you don't have to be rich to board that painted boat."

Zhang Biao glanced at it from a distance and complained in his heart. He couldn't get on the boat even if he had money. What kind of rules were there.

"Then what is this boat for?"

"I don't know either. How about we go take a look tonight?"

The two of them didn't feel too cold. They watched the boat by the lake in the backyard and chatted about the famous courtesan in the capital.

After looking around for half an hour, the concierge led someone into the backyard.

"Master! Master, there are guests!"

The two followed the sound back to the backyard, and it turned out that Shen Qingyun was here.

In the past few years, Youfeng Tower in Qingshui County was a place Zhang Biao often visited, and he naturally became good friends with Shen Qingyun.

Not to mention Yang Xuanchen and Shen Qingyun. The two worked closely together, and they relied on the outstanding performances of several actors from Yi Jiangnan to fool Tan Yuguan and Ma Tong.

The three of them have long become friends who talk about everything.

"Mr. Yang, your place is really nice. The front yard is filled with the sound of books and the backyard is filled with birdsong and flowers. I almost want to buy the next door to be my neighbor, haha."

When the three of them met, they exchanged brief greetings and then got down to business.

"Brother Shen, what are your plans when you return to the capital this time?"

With a swish sound, Shen Qingyun opened the folding fan in his hand. He didn't mind the cold winter and fanned himself gracefully twice.

"There is a mixed bag of good and bad people in the capital city, and Master Yang is new here. If you have a trustworthy ear and eyes by your side, you will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."

"So the Lord asked me to come and say hello to Mr. Yang. The people on our side should listen to Mr. Yang's orders anytime and anywhere."

For Shen Qingyun, Yang Xuanchen recognized him, but that mysterious master had always been a thorn in his heart.

Everything was easy to say in Qingshui County. After all, the mountains were high and the emperor was far away, and Yang Xuanchen had absolute rights and force to suppress them.

However, following someone else's spy when you arrive in the capital is tantamount to handing over half of your life. This is something you must never give up.

Thinking of this, Yang Xuanchen couldn't help but frown, showing a trace of displeasure.

"Brother Shen, thank your family for me. Just tell me, Yang Xuanchen, to thank him for his kindness..."

Before he finished speaking, Shen Qingyun burst out laughing, "My good brother, don't get me wrong."

"I have a lot of things to do, and I won't be with you all day long,"

"If Master Yang wants to know anything about Shangjing City, you can send someone to ask me. If you have any grievances, you can come to me..."

After listening to Shen Qingyun's words, Yang Xuanchen had a comprehensive understanding of this "trustworthy eyes and ears".

He, Shen Qingyun, is the spokesperson of the mysterious Lord and the window of communication between them.

In the upper capital, Yang Xuanchen could know everything he wanted to know, provided that the master allowed him to know.

I am in urgent need of this help now, and I have no reason to refuse and dare not refuse.

Because his intuition told him that the Lord was in the upper capital, perhaps watching him silently somewhere.

"Then thank you, Brother Shen, and thank you for your kindness." Yang Xuanchen expressed his gratitude.

"In order to express the Lord's respect for Master Yang, he specially asked me to bring you a message."

Yang Xuanchen nodded and said with a smile: "Brother Shen, it doesn't matter if you say it."

Shen Qingyun closed his fan, his face became solemn, and his tone became completely different from before, "There are rumors that the alchemist who participated in the murder of Concubine Shu last year has entered the capital city."

"But where the rumors came from, our people haven't found out yet."

"Nowadays, the world is turbulent and the current situation is changing every moment. Master Yang must be cautious in every next step."

After completing the tasks assigned above, Shen Qingyun returned to his former demeanor.

"Good brother, don't treat me like an outsider. I, Shen Qingyun, am also a person who knows what is good and what is bad."

"Our private friendship in the past few years is not fake. I asked you to call me brother, and I will tell you the truth."

"The Lord has no intention of harming you, nor will he restrict or monitor you. I will take over the intelligence network of the outer city and part of the inner city in the next few days."

"You can call me if you need anything at that time, and I won't say anything to you."

He said these words sincerely, with firm eyes and sincere feelings. Naturally, Yang Xuanchen would not doubt the credibility of these words.

I just have some doubts about the news that the mysterious man passed on. Why should I be so cautious? Why does the court pay so much attention to Fang Shi?

As soon as he entered the capital, rumors about the alchemist immediately started. Could it be that someone deliberately wanted to associate the alchemist with himself?

I'm afraid those thoughtful people are going to miscalculate, how can there be any sorcerers!