After Ouyang Ming and others entered the city, they settled in again.
Wu Hanning and Bai Shixue were of high status, and there were subordinates in the city rushing to make arrangements, and the Ni family was the most powerful among local snakes. Ni Jingshen personally came forward to pick up Ni Yinghong. Although Ouyang Ming was a little reluctant to leave, he did not have the nerve to lose face and get along with him. Ni Jingshen fought for it.
After all, this is Sister Ying's elder. If he doesn't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face, he can't be rude.
With a sigh, Ouyang Ming's eyes turned and fell on Jiang Jiumei.
The beautiful little girl had said nothing since entering the city. However, there was a hint of complexity in her eyes as she looked around.
This city is where she was born and where she grew up. She must have extremely deep feelings for this city.
Ouyang Ming's heart moved slightly, he pondered for a moment, and said: "Nine sisters, come with me."
Jiang Jiumei responded obediently and did not resist. As Ouyang Ming walked towards the city, she was completely at ease with this brother and had no sense of caution.
The two of them walked in tandem and turned a few corners in the city, heading towards a road that Jiang Jiumei was very familiar with. Her beautiful eyes flickered slightly. Jiang Jiumei had already guessed Ouyang Ming's destination, but for some reason, the closer she got there, the more her heart began to tremble.
Finally, they stopped in front of a small portal.
Looking at the brand-new door, Jiang Jiumei's eyes were slightly moist, and finally she couldn't bear it anymore, and a big tear fell down her face.
Ouyang Ming sighed softly, turned around and wiped away the tears on her face, and said, "Come in."
Pushing the door open, this is a medium-sized courtyard. The ancestors of the Jiang family also had a prosperous life, otherwise it would not be possible to buy this property here. However, as the family declined, this property was coveted, and it was unclear whether it was a blessing or a curse for future generations.
Jiang Jiumei entered the courtyard, walked around the room, and was even more excited when she came out.
In the past, after the Liang family left the yard, they deliberately restored the furnishings in the yard to their original state. Jiang Jiumei saw things and missed people, and she couldn't control her emotions.
However, she is a truly strong person after all, and her mind has been restrained in a short period of time. She bowed deeply to Ouyang Ming and said, "Thank you, brother."
Ouyang Ming waved his hand slightly and said, "Since you called me brother, do you still want to thank me?"
Jiang Jiumei nodded gently, and just as she was about to speak, she heard a gentle knock on the door.
Ouyang Ming frowned slightly. He had obviously heard the identity of the person coming from some subtle sounds.
"City Lord Deng, please come in."
The door slowly opened, and Deng Xiyuan walked in with a smile on his face. He first saluted and greeted Ouyang Ming, and then his eyes fell on Jiang Jiumei.
Ouyang Ming said calmly: "City Lord Deng, your highness the princess is entering the city, don't you have to accompany her?"
Deng Xiyuan chuckled and said: "Master Ou, I am here just on the order of His Highness."
Ouyang Ming's heart moved slightly, and he immediately understood that since Wu Hanning was traveling with Jiang Jiumei, he could naturally guess that she would definitely go home for a visit. Even if we don't mention the brother-sister relationship between Jiang Jiumei and Ouyang Ming, Jiang Jiumei's strong strength alone is enough for Wu Hanning to win over.
Nodding slightly, Ouyang Ming said: "Now that City Lord Deng is here, is there anything you want to say?"
Deng Xiyuan's eyes sharpened and he said: "Exactly." He paused and said: "Master Ou, Miss Jiang, this Zerg attack has caused heavy losses to our Changlong City. Hey, even the Liang family, who is an imperial merchant, also suffered heavy losses. Hard to escape."
Ouyang Ming raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "What's going on with the Liang family?"
Deng Xiyuan solemnly said: "Brothers Liang Jinye and Liang Jinling died in battle, and died together with a Yang-level half-elf beast. Liang Gaoyi disappeared in a panic, and when he was found, his body was already in pieces, with most of it eaten away by the Zerg." He sighed and said: "These three people deserve their punishment."
Ouyang Ming and Jiang Jiumei looked at each other, greatly surprised by the ending.
Although Liang Gaoyi was the only one who forced Jiang Jiumei in the past, he would not have been able to do such a crazy thing without the support of the Liang brothers.
Jiang Jiumei was successful in her studies, but she received such news on the day of her return, and she didn't know how she felt. However, they also knew that Deng Xiyuan would never dare to play any tricks on this matter. If those three people hadn't died, he would probably be the next one to die.
Ouyang Ming pondered for a moment, then turned around and said, "Jiu Mei, look..."
Deng Xiyuan solemnly said: "Miss Jiang, although the culprit is dead, the Liang family still has many properties in the city. If you want to..."
Jiang Jiumei waved her hand without hesitation and said: "Thank you City Lord for your kindness, but let's stop this matter."
Deng Xiyuan hesitated for a moment and said: "Miss Jiang, His Highness has ordered that we must satisfy you no matter what."
The corners of Jiang Jiumei's mouth curved slightly and she said, "Do you think I still need ordinary industry and wealth?"
Deng Xiyuan was startled and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Judging from Jiang Jiumei's current status and future in the Xuanjing Sect, these ordinary worldly possessions are not of any help to her, but may actually become a hindrance.
Jiang Jiumei turned her head and whispered: "Brother, I want to stay here tonight, is that okay?"
Ouyang Ming understood immediately and said, "You have a good rest. If anything happens, we'll talk about it tomorrow." He winked at Deng Xiyuan and exited the yard.
After closing the door, Jiang Jiumei came to the center of the yard. She clasped her hands together and murmured something in her mouth, as if praying silently, and the expression on her face gradually became solemn.
After leaving the courtyard, Ouyang Ming and Deng Xiyuan walked in silence. After leaving, Ouyang Ming suddenly spoke and said: "City Lord Deng, thank you very much."
Deng Xiyuan was not surprised and said with a smile: "Some small things are what I should do."
Although the Zerg siege brought huge casualties to Changlong City, it would be a bit of a coincidence to say that the three Liang family members were killed at the same time.
Although there are many coincidences in this world, Ouyang Ming is extremely suspicious of them.
He had dealt with three people from the Liang family, so Liang Gaoyi was nothing more than a playboy.
But Liang Jinye was a thoughtful and cautious person. If he had not arranged for someone to take care of his most beloved son when the Zerg attacked the city and the city was in chaos, Ouyang Ming would never believe it.
But now, not only did Liang Gaoyi die without a burial place, but even his body was half eaten by the Zerg. Even Liang Jinye's brother died together.
If this is still a coincidence, it is too much of a coincidence.
Although Jiang Jiumei's cultivation is strong, her experience in life is insufficient after all. As for Ouyang Ming, he was born an orphan. What kind of bad things have he never seen since he was a child? Even if he didn't act against his conscience, he had never eaten pork, so he had seen pigs running away.
Thinking about the fact that Deng Xiyuan appeared as the backer of the Liang family in the past, Ouyang Ming knew who was behind all this.
"These people deserved their crimes and deserved to die." Ouyang Ming said slowly: "However, I don't want Jiu Mei to do it herself. It is undoubtedly just right to end this grudge like this. But I hope that there will not be more in the future. Trouble."
"Yes, that's what Master Ou said." Deng Xiyuan said with a smile: "Don't worry, there is more than one imperial merchant. Since the Liang family is not qualified, other families will naturally take their place."
Ouyang Ming nodded slightly. Two of the pillars of the Liang family had died, and their status as imperial merchants had been banned. You can imagine the embarrassment of life in the future. Moreover, with Liang Gaoyi's temperament, he must have offended many people over the years. Once the Liang family has no protection, how can these people be willing to let it go
It can be said that the life of the Liang family will definitely be difficult in the future. If they are ignorant, it is foreseeable that the family will be destroyed.
However, Ouyang Ming didn't have any sympathy at this moment.
Since he wants to seize other people's property, even to the point of killing his military subordinates, no matter what tragic ending he gets in the end, it is only natural.
As for the harm to his family, Ouyang Ming dismissed it. When the Liang family bullies others, takes advantage of others, and benefits their own family, they should be mentally prepared for this.
When one is prosperous, everyone will be prosperous, and when one is lost, everyone will suffer. This has been the case since ancient times.
After parting ways with Deng Xiyuan and returning to Ni's house, Ouyang Ming found out that Ni Yinghong had gone to the house of Old Man Tiandi.
The old man Tiandi caused the thunder from the sky to save Ouyang Mingcai, and he died together with a lizard spirit beast. As long as Ouyang Ming is alive, his will will be well executed. But now, the eldest lady of the Ni family has come again and personally stood up for her master. This courtyard has become more and more like a paradise. Even Deng Xiyuan no longer dares to miss it.
An hour later, Ni Yinghong came back with unconcealable sadness and exhaustion on her face.
Ouyang Ming greeted her and held her in his arms. This time, even Ni Jingshen said nothing.
The next day, when Ouyang Ming brought Ni Yinghong, who had basically calmed down, to Jiang's house, Jiang Jiumei suddenly made a decision that Ouyang Ming did not expect.
"Brother, please sell this yard."
"What?" Ouyang Ming asked in surprise.
"My little sister has decided to devote all her energy to martial arts in the future." Jiang Jiumei's eyes were bright, as if a huge change had occurred overnight: "All the things in the past have left me. From now on, only Jiang Jiumei of the Xuanjing Sect will , there is no more Jiang Jiumei in Changlong City.”
Ouyang Ming and Ni Yinghong looked at each other, and both felt her determination from her unwavering eyes.
With a long sigh, Ouyang Ming said: "Forget it, we will deal with the matter of Changlong City later." He turned his eyes and said: "Sister Ying, Sister Ninth, are you interested in going to Canghai County?"
The eyes of the two beautiful women suddenly lit up, and Jiang Jiumei suddenly said: "Brother, do you still want to take Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Young Pavilion Master with you?"
Ouyang Ming shook his head firmly and said, "No, this time, it's enough for us to go..."