1171: Silver Plume's Governor

Silver Plume's Governor

From the way Wenren Jinghao defended the Northern Wilderness soldiers, it was easy to see that he was an upright and forthright man.

Of course, this was reflected upon his daughter. If he were not upright, how could he have brought up such a kind-hearted daughter?

Chen Xiaobei had recently gotten to know from Yanwang that good people might not always be rewarded.

But Chen Xiaobei had decided that he would do something good for these father and daughter pair.

Sadly, Chen Xiaobei was the only who thought that way.

The other people saw Wenren Jinghao as their enemy. They all looked at him with contempt and animosity.

 "I won't apologize!" The Silver Plume noblewoman rolled her eyes. "These foreigners are just petty watchdogs. They can always be replaced. Who cares?"

 "Are you sure?" Wenren Jinghao asked.

 "Heh, what is there not to be sure about? Are you going to hit me if I refuse to apologize?"

The noblewoman raised her chin.

 "No, I won't hit you. But you'll pay for it!" Wenren Jinghao said icily.

Those who were listening to the conversation burst out in laughter.

 "Haha! So, the rumors are true! Who knew that Wenren Jinghao could be so inciting!"

 "Yeah! To think that back then, Wenren Jinghao was so remarkable! All he had to do was stamp his feet and the whole Silver Plum City would tremble! Now, he can't even get a third-grade noble in line. How insulting!"

 "Right now, he had all of his authority, he's just like us now. Who would be afraid of him?"

 ...

The crowd's laughter grew louder, laced with scorn.

 "Dad… It hurts… Can you just ignore them…"

Ms. Wenren's voice came from the cubicle. She sounded very weak.

"Alright! I'm coming!" Wenren Jinghao tapped Chen Xiaobei on the shoulder and said, "Young man, you should go ahead and leave! I want to thank you for your kindness. We don't need a soldier here. You should return to your base!"

Chen Xiaobei shook his head and said, "I'm not just a soldier. I practice traditional Chinese medicine! I'm a Chinese doctor!"

 "Chinese?" Wenren Jinghao repeated, his mind suddenly drifted to earth and Atlantis.

But before Wenren Jinghao could react the group of nosy nellies turned their arrows toward Chen Xiaobei.

 "The f*ck! Is this kid crazy? He can't even grow a full beard and he's claiming to be a traditional Chinese medicine doctor?!"

"Yeah! Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the most esteemed jobs in Northern Wilderness Starfield. Did this kid really think we're stupid enough to believe his lies?"

 "And you know what, he thinks he can cure this strange sickness that even the Temple-ordained doctors are unable to cure?! This is some mind-blowing bullshit! Wow!"

 ...

Clearly, no one believed Chen Xiaobei.

Even Gu Congwen shrank into a corner, pretending that he did not know who Chen Xiaobei was.

Chen Xiaobei did not mind these people's reactions. To him, they were just a group of clowns.

What was more important was for Wenren Jinghao to believe him.

But.

If it were you, would you believe a young man in his twenties when he tells you that he was an experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor?

Wenren Jinghao said in calmly, "Young man, thank you for your kind intentions. But there is no cure for my daughter's sickness. Just go back!"

Chen Xiaobei felt a little annoyed with himself. If he had not removed his mask, Wenren Jinghao would have taken his word already.

Wenren Jinghao looked out at the walkway and shouted, "Hot water! Why isn't here yet?"

 "Coming! Coming!"

A little kid was running towards the cubicle with a basin of hot water.

 "Qing'er? How come you are the one who fetched the water? Where are the workers of Violet Bamboo Restaurant?" Wenren Jinghao frowned.

 "They gave all sorts of excuses not to do it. So, I had to do it!" Qing'er answered. She looked disheveled as she ran over as fast as her little legs could take her.

This little girl's name was Wenren Qing'er. She was a Silver Plume orphan that the Wenren family had adopted. Since she could walk, she was always taking care of Ms. Wenren. She was almost like the half-daughter of Wenren Jinghao!

When Wenren Jinghao saw her little hands reddened and burned by the hot water, his blood boiled.

 Bang! Splash!

Just as she was running over, the noblewoman who had argued with Chen Xiaobei put out a leg to trip over Wenren Qing'er.

The little girl was so focused on sending the water over that she did not notice the outstretched leg and tumbled to the ground.

The water splashed all over the floor and her clothes were soaked.

 "What are you doing?!" Chen Xiaobei shouted.

He could not stand and watch anymore.

 "What does that have anything to do with you? Be a good dog and go guard the door! You are in no position to speak here!" The noblewoman spat.

"Young man, don't argue with her. She's the woman who sticks out her right leg to trip people!"

Wenren Jinghao was pissed but he did not attack the woman but went to help Wenren Qing'er.

 "Oh, you remember that I used my right leg? If you have the guts to, then come over here and break my right leg! It's useless for use to hold the grudge!"

 "What is happening here?"

A portly man, guarded by four very well-dressed middle-aged man came to the scene.

 "Governor…"

 "Greeting, governor!"

The crowd went down on one knee and kowtowed to the portly man.

Only Wenren Jinghao and Chen Xiaobei remained standing.

 "Is Wenren Jinghao crazy? Why isn't he kneeling down? He's a sinner! And that kid! He's just a new soldier and look at him refusing to bow before the governor! How audacious!"

 "Why are you so worried for them? They will be punished for not showing the governor his due respect!"

The governor overheard the two Silver Plume nobleman talking amongst themselves.2

 "What did you just say?"

The governor turned around and looked at the men.

The four well-dressed men did not need any instructions. They walked towards the men and picked them up by the arm.

 "Did you just say that Elder Wenren is a sinner?" The governor of Silver Plume said sternly, "Slandering the Temple Elder is punishable by death!"

 "What?!"

The two men who had been talking gawped at the governor. "Wasn't Wenren Jinghao transferred back to Silver Plume Planet because he had sinned? Why… Why is he still an Elder?"

 "What?" The governor looked at the men like they had just spawned another head between them. "This is an absolutely ridiculous rumor! Who was the one to spread it? I will cut out his tongue!"

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