Chapter 1856
The Late Northern Song Dynasty
Pan Jinlian turned and left, returning to her shop.
Ximen Qing wasn't angry; he simply liked prickly beauties who initially ignored him.
He enjoys the process of conquering beautiful women. If a beautiful woman takes the initiative to seduce him, he will also enjoy it, but he always feels that something is missing.
Ximen Qing chuckled as he distributed the sesame cakes to Hua Zixu and Sun Tianhua.
The three of them each took a sesame seed cake and stuffed it into their mouths.
They didn't have high expectations for food that wasn't from a fancy restaurant, but after one bite, they found that the sesame seed cake tasted surprisingly good.
No wonder this shop is doing so well.
"Look, there's a beauty over there too!" Sun Tianhua suddenly pointed to one side and said.
Ximen Qing and Hua Zixu hurriedly looked in the direction he pointed.
Hua Zixu: "Sun Tianhua, what kind of look is that? That's a man, not a woman."
Sun Tianhua chuckled lewdly: "Hehe, you don't know this. Men have their advantages too, that feeling... tsk tsk. Besides, that young man is so handsome, even more beautiful than that girl from before, a true beauty."
Ximen Qing nodded in agreement.
The young man in front of them had delicate features and a cool and aloof temperament, like a secluded orchid in a valley or a snow lotus on an iceberg, or even more like an immortal descended to earth.
Pan Jinlian was a beauty of the mortal world, while the young man was a celestial being.
He had seen many beauties, but this was the first time he had ever seen a celestial being.
Ximen Qing couldn't help but feel a desire to conquer.
Even if he has always preferred women, it's not like he can't try something different.
Ximen Qing immediately strode towards the boy, only to find that the boy's figure flickered and disappeared into the crowd, his whereabouts unknown.
Ximen Qing was extremely disappointed. He went into the teahouse where the boy had been and pulled the teahouse clerk aside to inquire about the boy.
The tea shop waiter had no idea of Ximen Qing's filthy intentions and told him Liu Tong's name.
“Liu Dong…” Ximen Qing chuckled, “Not a bad name.”
His reaction was observed by Liu Dong.
Liu Tong had just felt the disgusting gazes directed at her, and had also overheard the conversation between Sun Tianhua, Ximen Qing, and the other two.
He did not leave, but remained hidden in the shadows. He saw Ximen Qing asking the shop assistants about him.
Liu Tong found the expression on Ximen Qing's face when he recited his name disgusting.
Liu Tong originally had no intention of dealing with Ximen Qing; he and Ximen Qing kept to themselves and never interfered with each other.
Liu Dong wondered if Ximen Qing would still die at Wu Song's hands after he had brought her the butterfly.
just now……
Liu Dong could not wait for Wu Song to come looking for Wu Dalang.
That night, Liu Tong sneaked into the Ximen residence and found that Ximen Qing was not at home.
It turns out he went to meet Li Ping'er at night.
Ximen Qing and Li Ping'er got Hua Zixu drunk, and then they made love on Li Ping'er's bed.
When Liu Dong entered the Hua family residence, he discovered that someone had visited the Hua residence before him.
The man was holding a piece of cloth and was packing some valuables.
The man was small in stature, but had long, slender limbs, thick eyebrows, and bright, spirited eyes.
Liu Tong thought of someone.
That person was very perceptive and actually noticed Liu Dong.
"Brother, let's go together." The man invited Liu Dong with a smile.
Liu Dong waved her hand and said, "I won't bother you anymore."
After saying that, he went to the bedroom.
Curious about Liu Qiu's purpose, the man slung the packed items over his shoulder and followed her.
Liu Tong didn't try to hide anything from that person; he knew this person wouldn't help Ximen Qing.
Liu Dong stood by the window, looking into the room.
On the large bed, a man and a woman were making love.
The man beside Liu Tong, seeing the scene inside, clicked his tongue and said, "That Ximen Qing is a real scoundrel, even seducing his own brother's wife." Liu Tong replied, "To die under the peony flower is to die a romantic death."
The man said, "This is indeed a good opportunity to kill him. Ximen Qing is completely unprepared."
Liu Dong sneaked into the room. The adulterous couple on the bed were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice someone standing at the head of the bed.
Liu Tong stretched out her finger and quickly pressed a certain acupoint on Ximen Qing, then quickly left the room.
The activity on the bed continued.
Liu Tong turned and left.
The man caught up with Liu Qiu: "You're just leaving like that?"
Liu Tong: "Well, it's getting late, I should go back to sleep."
The person: "..."
The man was extremely puzzled. What exactly was this young man here for?
The man found out the next day.
The constables entered the Hua family home, arrested Hua Zixu and Li Ping'er, and carried out the body of the already dead Ximen Qing from Li Ping'er's bed.
Not long after, Hua Zixu was released, and the cause of Ximen Qing's death was also revealed.
It turns out that Ximen Qing had an affair with Li Ping'er, the wife of Hua Zixu. Li Ping'er was a vixen who drained Ximen Qing dry, causing him to die of a stroke!
Hua Zixu became the object of sympathy for everyone in Yanggu County.
Li Ping'er was not released.
In ancient times, it was an unforgivable crime for a woman to commit adultery behind her husband's back.
What's more, Ximen Qing still died because of her.
The Ximen family all hated Li Ping'er.
This was because Ximen Qing had no sons, only a daughter.
With his death, the Ximen family line will also end.
Wu Yueniang gave the county magistrate a sum of money, instructing him to severely punish Li Ping'er.
Li Ping'er was a delicate and weak woman who couldn't stand the prison environment, especially with the bullying and harassment from the prison warden and other inmates.
Not long after, Li Ping'er died.
Of Ximen Qing's cronies, only one or two had some background; the rest relied on Ximen Qing's power.
With Ximen Qing dead, those people lost their backing and were soon confronted by those they had offended...
Without Liu Tong even lifting a finger, Sun Tianhua had his third leg broken, meaning he would never be able to bully men and women again.
Three days after Ximen Qing's death, someone came to his door.
The man gave Liu Dong a thumbs up: "Amazing!"
This young man was even more beautiful than a woman, and looked delicate and frail. Little did I know that his skills were no less than mine, and he also knew medicine, could kill silently, and was ruthless and cunning...
simply……
He was illiterate and couldn't think of a suitable adjective.
The man said to Liu Dong, "Shi Qian from Gaotang Prefecture greets the young master."
He now admires this young man immensely and is eager to befriend him.
Liu Tong smiled and returned the greeting: "So it's Shi Qian, the Flea on the Drum. I am Liu Tong."
Shi Qian was pleasantly surprised: "Young master, you actually know my reputation in the martial arts world?"
Liu Dong smiled and said, "I am also somewhat interested in the world of outlaws and江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world)."
Liu Tong led Shi Qian into a private room on the second floor of the teahouse and ordered some local specialties to treat him.
He was quite interested in Shi Qian; the man was a master at gathering intelligence.
With Liu Dong's experience and abilities, it would be easy for him to subdue someone like Shi Qian.
Shi Qian stayed by Liu Dong's side from then on.
Of course, the fact that Liu Dong treated him so well was also the main reason he stayed. (End of Chapter)