Chai Er didn't really think that these people were traitors or assassins. If it were so easy to run into them, it would be sheer luck.
Now that he had the brother-in-law of the prefect as a guarantor, he didn't take it seriously anymore. He happily ordered them to collect the weapons and release the man, and apologized to them with a smile.
When they all said they were fine, Master Deng came out and shouted at them, "Why don't you guys come up quickly? How much trouble have you caused us?"
After the search, Chu Yongcheng saw that all the guests in the inn were in a state of distress and were now dispersing with curses. He frowned and said, "I don't know what assassin they are trying to catch. It's been so long, and everyone is in a panic."
Master Deng paused and sighed, "Yes, I think they seem to be searching more diligently these days. There are different people searching the inn every day. I have to thank you again, brother. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid they wouldn't believe it even if I mentioned my father's name without the identity documents."
Chu Yongcheng laughed: "Brother Deng, why bother with them? They are just rough people who have never seen the world. How can your seal be fake? If it really comes to a critical moment, take out the seal. Even if they don't recognize it, my brother-in-law and his family will recognize it."
This is why Chu Yongcheng never doubted their identities. He had seen the token of Master Deng. It was a token that only the academician could have and it could not be fake.
Master Deng laughed and shook his head. He asked his subordinates to pack up their things, then followed Chu Yongcheng out and got into the sedan chair.
The streets were filled with rows of soldiers, and street vendors were driven to flee in all directions. There were also children on the roadside who were whipped and were carried away by their parents while crying.
Master Deng lowered the curtain with a cold expression.
Chu Yongcheng saw it and followed his gaze. Seeing that he frowned, he knew that Master Deng felt that the government was too rough in its handling of the matter, so he said, "They are probably too impatient. The higher-ups have been pushing us too hard recently."
Master Deng smiled and said nothing more.
When they arrived at the Chu family, Mr. Chu and his wife were already waiting at the gate with their children. When they saw the sedan chair stop, they came over with smiles on their faces. After taking a look at Master Deng, the smiles in their eyes suddenly deepened.
I was a little suspicious at first. If he was really the son of a high-ranking official, why would he condescend to live in an ordinary inn? But now, looking at the demeanor of Master Deng, I know at a glance that he must be a pampered young man. Why should I doubt him
He looks like a handsome man. Mr. Chu has been in business for most of his life. He can tell at a glance that the material of this young man's clothes is the finest Shu brocade. The money from making just one piece of clothes is enough for an ordinary person's food for a year.
How can an ordinary person impersonate someone else's identity
He smiled amiably, "My dear nephew, you have come from afar. I have been urging our Yongcheng to welcome you home to live, but my dear nephew is too polite."
As the group walked in, Chu Yongcheng interrupted and said, "It's all because Brother Deng is too polite. The master is also a person who absolutely won't bother others."
Madam Chu smiled and watched her son talking behind her. When the father and son walked away and went to the study, she turned around and looked at her eldest daughter-in-law and said, "Be more attentive and considerate in the hospitality. I don't care about ordinary things, but this matter concerns the future of the whole family. If your brother-in-law is well, then everyone will be well. You have to keep this in mind. Otherwise, if you really ruin his business, don't blame us as his parents-in-law for being cruel."
Before Master Deng came home, the eldest daughter-in-law had said a lot of sour words at home.
But Madam Chu could only tolerate her sour words. If she made things worse again, Madam Chu herself knew that no one in the family would forgive her.
She quickly smiled and replied yes.
The atmosphere during dinner was particularly harmonious. Mr. Chu had traveled far and wide and had extensive knowledge, but no matter what he said, Mr. Deng could always follow up with his own unique insights. He was especially knowledgeable when talking about Chu Yongcheng's fate as a student.
These completely dispelled Mr. Chu's last bit of worry.
To be able to have such an understanding of the officialdom and to explain the procedures of studying and taking the imperial examinations so clearly is something that no one else can do.
Master Chu's family was as happy as if it was Chinese New Year. After settling Master Deng and his group to rest, Master Chu patted Chu Yongcheng's shoulder contentedly and said, "Great, great! Son, you really did an incredible thing this time and made an incredible friend! Okay, go and rest, go to bed early, you still have to visit the prefectural government tomorrow, you should get enough rest."
Chu Yongcheng had never received such affirmation from his father before. He was so happy that he suppressed his pride and agreed.
At this time, Master Deng also sent away his servants: "Don't bother me. I usually don't need anyone to serve me at night. Besides, the attendants around me are enough."
The servants of the Chu family had all received orders, so they would naturally not disobey his wishes and hurriedly retreated.
When everyone had left and only Master Deng and a few of his followers were left in the room, he sat on a chair and let out a sigh of relief.
Then he turned around and looked at his follower with a smile: "Pour a cup of tea, Li Er!"
Tang Yuan burst out laughing, and as he said, he went forward to pour him a cup of tea and respectfully placed it on the table for him: "Your Highness, I was wrong. This time I am really convinced by you, wholeheartedly!"
Originally, he was very worried and felt that he had been forced into a desperate situation with no way out. When Xiao Heng said at the beginning that the time had come, he thought Xiao Heng was just comforting everyone.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Heng had already made arrangements. He used the excuse of being separated from his servant and being robbed to get close to Chu Yongcheng and lured Chu Yongcheng into the trap.
This was done brilliantly, Chu Yongcheng's identity was just enough to protect them and cover them up without causing too many taboos and too much attention. In addition, they were now living in Chu's house openly, so no one dared to search the future prefect's wife's family home.
It is true that the most dangerous place is the safest place. I guess those people would never have dreamed that the people who should have been running away and hiding like stray dogs are now the guests of honor at the magistrate's wife's family.
Xiao Heng laughed and said, "Forget it, uncle, please stop making fun of me. But it is indeed thanks to this brother. Otherwise, looking at the momentum of the investigation, we will not be able to hide for a few days and will definitely be caught."
Fortunately, with the help of the Chu family, we are out of danger for the time being.
Su Rong also nodded at the side: "Yes, this Mr. Chu is really helpful. Let's go to the prefectural government office tomorrow to find out the situation first."