Chapter 32 Xu Yanran, attending the banquet

Liu Yize looked like he had expected this. "She is Xu Yanran, the eldest daughter of the Xu family. The Xu family controls most of the land in the west of the city and is the second largest family in our Black Mountain City after the four major families.

However, since they are from outside, they have been excluded by local families and have not been able to be ranked alongside the four major families."

Qin Jiang became interested after hearing this. "Four major families? Which four families are they? I have never heard of them before."

Liu Yize nodded. "This is normal. Except for the Li family in the south of the city, the other four major families are all in the inner city and are very low-key on weekdays.

The other three families are the Song family where the county magistrate is, and the Zhao and Lin families. In fact, the Lin family is also from outside, but with a strong background, no one dares to provoke them."

"I see." Qin Jiang nodded.

"Okay, let's go around the North City first, and buy some gifts by the way. We can't go there empty-handed. I heard that the county lieutenant likes tea, so I'll pick some later." Liu Yize said.

"Tea? I don't know much about tea ceremony."

"Nothing, don't worry, I'll make arrangements for you."

Walking around Taipei, Qin Jiang looked around but didn't find any antique shops or pawnshops, which disappointed him.

Not long after, the two came to a tea shop, which was the most famous tea shop in Taipei, Qingkeju.

Entering the tea shop, there were cabinets on both sides of the wall, with various tea trays and cakes placed on them, and most of the people walking inside were wearing brocade clothes.

However, Qin Jiang was tall, especially with his broad arms and handsome appearance, and he attracted many people's attention the moment he walked in.

"My dear brother, please sit here for a while. I will go to the second floor."

As he said that, Liu Yize waved his hand, and a servant came to greet him immediately, "Master Liu, you are here? The shopkeeper is on the second floor."

Liu Yize nodded, "This is my brother, brewing a pot of Biluochun."

The servant bowed slightly, "Okay, sir, please come this way."

After Qin Jiang sat down, Liu Yize nodded slightly and walked to the second floor.

After a while, the servant came over with a tea tray and poured tea for Qin Jiang, "Please enjoy it. If you need anything, just call me, Xiaowu."

After the servant left, Qin Jiang picked up the teacup and took a sip. It was not tasty.

Tap tap tap.

After sitting for a while, footsteps came from behind. Qin Jiang turned his head and saw that it was the woman in Luo skirt, Xu Yanran.

Seeing Qin Jiang, she was also a little surprised, and then smiled slightly, "Sir, come here for tea."

Qin Jiang nodded slightly, "Waiting for Brother Liu."

Xu Yanran suddenly realized, "Oh~ I haven't asked for your name yet."

"Qin Jiang."

"Qin Jiang? It turns out to be Mr. Qin. Yanran has something important to do, so I have to excuse myself first." Xu Yanran said with a smile.

"Miss Xu, please feel free to do as you please." Qin Jiang said.

Not long after Xu Yanran left, Liu Yize came down from upstairs and handed a pack of tea boxes to Qin Jiang, "Let's go, we have to go quickly, the banquet will start soon."

Leaving Qingkeju, the two walked to the outside of the North City. Qin Jiang looked around and finally found an antique shop near the end of the North City.

After leaving the North City, the two rushed to the center of the inner city. The county lieutenant's residence was located in Anxingfang, not far from the Black Mountain Government Office, and very close to the city center.

On the way, Qin Jiang passed by the government office. He looked over and saw a big drum standing outside the government office. Two government officials in black and blue uniforms held killing sticks and yawned at the door.

Qin Jiang shook his head slightly. Compared with the county soldiers, these government officials were much worse.

After passing the government office and moving forward for a while, a mansion came into view. The gate was painted shiny with black paint, and even the walls were black and gray, giving people a sense of simplicity and solemnity.

Two black-armored county soldiers stood on both sides of the gate with solemn expressions. Compared with the previous government office, this place looked more like a government office.

The gate was open, and many people came in and out, which looked very lively.

When they came closer, Qin Jiang and Liu Yize presented gifts one after another, and walked into the mansion after the recorder recorded it.

After passing through the gate, there was a special person leading the way, and then came to the backyard, which was a very large and open yard, nearly a thousand square meters!

In the middle is a stone road, more than ten meters wide, with low dining tables placed on both sides of the road, and blankets in front of the tables for people to sit on.

At this time, there are about two or three hundred people in the yard, but it still does not seem crowded, and it is even a little empty.

It can be said that this piece of land alone is worth at least a thousand taels of silver!

"Tsk, you are worthy of being the county lieutenant. I really don't know how much this mansion can be sold for."

Liu Yize said with emotion. Once upon a time, even when their Liu family was at its most glorious, it was far worse than this.

"Hey! Look, it's the Blood Flame Golden Spear!" He pointed to the center of the yard and said excitedly.

Qin Jiang looked over, his eyes passed through the crowd and saw the bright red in the center of the yard.

I saw the Blood Flame Golden Spear placed on an iron frame, and two black-armored county soldiers stood on both sides to guard it.

"Okay, let's find a place to sit down first. We're still a little late, and there's no room near the center."

Liu Yize shook his head in annoyance. If he had known, he would have come earlier!

While the two were looking for a place, a woman who was talking to someone near the center of the Blood Flame Golden Spear noticed the two of them. With a bit of surprise in her eyes, she stood up immediately.

"Brother, look quickly. The one with a greasy face is Li Songzheng, the head of the Li family in the south of the city. The one next to him is Zhao Yunsheng, the head of the Zhao family." Liu Yize said, pointing to the center of the yard.

Qin Jiang looked over and saw the familiar fat man. Even at this moment, he still didn't show any signs of martial arts.

But the fact that he broke his arms and ribs a few days ago left a deep impression on him.

When he learns the Red Tiger Fist, he will ask for advice.

He looked at another middle-aged man, who was wearing a blue brocade suit, with a strong body and a high crown on his head. He was obviously a warrior.

"Why don't we see the other two families?" he asked.

"The other two families? I don't know why the county magistrate didn't come today. As for the Lin family, they basically don't attend such banquets." Liu Yize said.

It's strange to say that the county magistrate usually likes to attend such banquets, but today he didn't come for some reason.

Ding Ding Ding!

While the two were talking, a gong sounded outside the mansion, followed by a sound of horse hooves.

"Whoa~"

After a rein in the horse, the sound of iron armor falling to the ground was heard, "Take off the armor!"

The powerful voice can still be heard clearly even across the courtyard wall.

After a while, a sound of footsteps came from outside the courtyard, and a figure like an iron tower walked into the backyard, walking like a dragon and a tiger, with the majesty of a superior.

The person who came was Long Yuesheng. After he walked into the yard, the voices in the yard were quiet.

He looked around, first passing by the heads of each family, then looking around. When he saw Qin Jiang, he paused slightly, seemed a little surprised, and then nodded.

Liu Yize hurriedly stood up and bowed, and seeing that Qin Jiang did not move, he pulled him up.

Long Yuesheng smiled, and then clasped his fists slightly, "Everyone, please do as you please. The four heads of the Zhao, Li, Lu, and Liu families, please come in and have a chat."

As he said, he walked through the backyard, gently stroked the gun body when passing by the blood-flame golden spear, and walked straight into the inner room.

In the courtyard, the head of the Zhao family and Li Songzheng followed, and two others also stood up from their seats.

After they left, the rest of the people secretly looked at Qin Jiang and Liu Yize. Some people recognized Liu Yize, but no one recognized Qin Jiang.

Just looking at this dress and this rather majestic temperament, it seems that he is of extraordinary status.

The two sat down, Qin Jiang picked up a fruit on the table and took a bite, and asked: "Why did the Long County Magistrate hold a banquet?"

Looking at this scene, it is not an ordinary banquet, and it is definitely not just to see the blood-flame golden spear.

Liu Yize also picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He also felt that this banquet was unusual. With his blood-flame golden spear, how could he have such a face?

After thinking for a moment, he said, "In my opinion, it is mostly to deal with the increasing number of strange dangers in the city."

"Strange dangers? Isn't it in the Big Black Mountain? There are also in the city?" Qin Jiang asked.

Liu Yize nodded, and was about to say something when a female voice sounded in the ears of the two.

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Liu, what a fate! I didn't expect to see you here again."

Xu Yanran came over with a smile on her face.