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Twenty years ago, there was a Prefect named Jiang Mingcheng in Hangzhou. His name was Tian Ren. He was well versed in both martial and civil arts and was well appreciated by the imperial government. He was upright, honest, and selfless; the local tyrants and bullies feared him; and because he was a strong martial artist, he often led his troops up the mountain to exterminate bandits, which won the hearts of the people.

The weapon he used was the "Coldsteel Silver Spear" that he inherited from his ancestors. The spear was shiny silver and extremely resilient, so it was known as the "God in the Spear". However, Jiang Tianzheng's family had been destroyed because of a single person, or perhaps a case regarding that person …

"Lord, Liu Zhi County has sent people to bring the criminals here." A bailiff reported. Jiang Cheng put down the book in his hands, stood up and said, "I got it. Take me to see Liu Shi." Liu Zhixian did not dare to interrogate the man, so he sent him to his superior, Jiang Cheng. Liu Shisui hadn't been that impressive, but his brother had already achieved success in his youth and was now the emperor's favorite (a first rank official). That was why Liu Zhixian was so afraid of him!

An official suggested, "Lord Liu, why don't we send someone to kill Jiang Cheng?"

Liu Shichen said, "I have the same intentions, but I don't know who to send. He is an official appointed by the Imperial Court and his skills are extraordinary. He is not someone that ordinary people can deal with. " The official smiled sinisterly, "Lord Liu, this official has a plan." He surveyed his surroundings, Liu Shichen understood, and immediately dismissed his subordinates.

That official said, "Lord Liu, have you heard of the capital's' Gate of Death '?" Liu Shichen thought for a while and said, "Hmm, I seem to have heard of it! "But so what?" The official suggested, "The Deathland Gate's Sect Leader, Wan Xingyun, is a very skilled martial artist. He also has the Vajra Saber protecting him. He definitely has the confidence to kill Jiang Cheng."

Liu Shichen paced back and forth, occasionally raising his head and occasionally bending down. After a long while, he finally said, "Even if he is here to help, we can't let him carry a saber and come knocking on our door to kill him, right?" The official snickered, "Sir, this official has an ingenious plan. What do you think?"

"What plan?" Liu Shichen asked. The official said, "Lord Liu, as long as..." … ….

"Mirage Divine Spear", second episode: Jiang Family disaster

The last time he mentioned, there was an official who proposed to Liu Shichen that he wanted to get rid of Jiang Cheng without leaving any traces behind!

The official said, "Your excellency could falsify an imperial edict saying that the Emperor ordered Jiang Cheng to return to the capital with a message, urging him to come quickly. Your majesty expects him to travel day and night. Your majesty can send Wan Xingyun to kill him on the way." Liu Shichen's expression changed and he shouted, "How dare you! Do you know that passing down an imperial edict is a capital offense? If not, would the Nine Clans be exterminated?" The official pretended to be alarmed, knelt down and continued, "This official deserves to die, please forgive me, but if I do not use this tactic, it will be difficult to succeed. Furthermore, you're the big celebrity in front of the emperor. As long as you let the people who do business clean up a bit and don't leave any traces behind, who would be able to discover you? " Liu Shichen paced around the room hesitantly.

After a long while, Liu Shichen finally made up his mind and said, "Okay, then are the Death Gate people reliable? Is Wan Xingyun confident that he can kill Jiang Tianzhen? " The official said, "The Death's Door is absolutely reliable. Wan Xingyun's martial arts are also quite strong. "As long as you nod your head, this official will immediately handle this matter." Even though Liu Shichen felt that this move was a bit risky, he still agreed in the end in order to get revenge for killing his disciple...

Ten days later, Jiang Cheng received the imperial edict from the capital. After completing his duties, he walked into the study with an imperial edict in hand. He opened it respectfully.

It read: "By the blessing of the Heavens, I, the Emperor, have long heard of the accomplishments of my beloved minister in the Hangzhou Prefecture. His ability is something that countless officials of the imperial court admire. There was an unexpected event in the capital that required the help of his beloved official. He had to make a trip to the capital at once! This is my secret decree; it cannot be publicized! This is it! " Jiang Cheng put down the imperial edict, his heart filled with melancholy. He left the study and went to the bedroom with his wife. At this moment, she was mending Jiang Cheng's clothes! There was also a three-year-old boy in the room. He was Jiang Cheng and the only son of the Bai Clan. Jiang Cheng was only this old because he had been busy with official business in his early years!

His son was called Jiang Feng, and the little boy's eyes were the most pleasing! When he saw Jiang Cheng, he shouted happily, "Daddy, play with Feng'er, okay?" Madame Bai pulled her son to a sitting position, stroking his head as she consoled him, "Feng'er be good. Your father still has many official matters to attend to. Do not disturb your father, do you understand?" Jiang Cheng walked over and picked up Little Jiang Feng, saying, "After dad finishes his duties, can you take Feng Er to the West Lake to play, please?" Little Jiang Feng struggled free, jumping and jumping in excitement.

Jiang Cheng said to Mrs Bai, "Madam, I'll have to trouble you to help me clean up. I'm going to Beijing." Bai Shi stopped her needlework and asked, "Old Master, why are you suddenly heading to the capital?" When Jiang Cheng told his wife about the imperial edict, Madame Bai immediately had a bad premonition. She hoped that she was being overly worried! Little Jiang Feng was about to go out and play, but he was stopped by Jiang Cheng. "Feng'er, call Uncle Lei over. Tell him that father has something to discuss with him." Little Jiang Feng happily agreed.

After a while, Madame Bai packed up her things and asked, "Old Master, why has the emperor called you into the capital so urgently this time?" Jiang Cheng said, "I'm not too sure about that either. The emperor only said it was a secret decree, so it can't be stated clearly." Madame Bai continued, "Then how long will it take to return to the estate?" Jiang Cheng thought for a while and said, "At least one month, and at most one season!" "Master, you have to be careful. Take care!" Jiang Cheng nodded his head. He took out a book and handed it over to Madame Bai. He said, "Madam, I've worked hard to revise this' Jiang Family Spear Record '. Now, I'll leave it in your custody!" Bai Shi took the spear manual and carefully held it. She said, "Old Master, you can rest assured that I will definitely keep it safe."

"Old master, what do you need me for?" Manager Lei, who was outside, said. Bai Shi kept the spear manual and then opened the door to let Lei in before taking the opportunity to leave. After Lei Jin closed the door, Jiang Cheng patted him on the shoulder, indicating for him to sit down. Jiang Cheng said solemnly, "Manager Lei, I'm going to the capital this time. The safety of our manor is in your hands." After hearing that, Lei Jin stood up and respectfully said, "Sir, don't worry. This is part of Lei Jin's duty. If it wasn't for the fact that master showed kindness to me, I would have already starved to death on the streets!" Seeing that he was too agitated, Jiang Cheng hurriedly told him to relax and sit down... After a moment of calmness, Lei Jin said: "Old master, you must be careful when you head to the capital!" Jiang Cheng sipped his tea and asked, "Oh, why?" Lei Jin's expression changed as he said, "Master is just and upright. Previously, when he killed off the evil merchant, Liu Shi, he vented out his anger on behalf of the commoners, letting them have a good time! But his brother will definitely hold a grudge, and you will inevitably cause trouble for him in the capital! " Jiang Cheng frowned and said, "Actually, I'm also worried about this. I think you should temporarily keep my Coldsteel Silver Spear."

Lei Jin quickly said, "Master, you can't do this! You still need to use it to defend yourself! "Why don't you allow me to accompany old master!" Jiang Cheng calmly replied, "If I bring the silver spear with me, and Liu Shichen creates an opportunity and says that I want to assassinate the Emperor, then I would be at a loss of words. If you follow me to the capital, then what happens to the Residence?" Lei Jin was at a loss for words. Jiang Cheng continued, "Listen to me, help me store the Frost Iron Spear. If I see any damage on it when I return, I'll have to ask you." Lei Jin said, "Master, please take it with you!" Jiang Cheng said, "Alright, that's the decision. Don't reject it." Seeing that Jiang Cheng was so adamant, Lei Jin could only give up. However, he still warned him, "Master, you must be careful along the way. Don't worry about the matters of the manor." Jiang Cheng nodded and said, "Ai, since when did you become so talkative?" Lei Jin smiled and did not say anything else!

Madame Bai knocked on the door, saying, "Old master, everything is ready." Jiang Cheng replied, "Thank you Madam. I'll trouble you to instruct Ah Long, Ah Xiang, Ah Hu, and Ah Biao to accompany me to Beijing." Bai Shi agreed and went to prepare. Lei Jin said, "Master, Madam is really capable." Jiang Cheng laughed, "That's right!" I have a good wife. By the way, Director Lei, have you taken a fancy to any girl? I'll go and talk about marriage for you. " Lei Jin said, "Absolutely not. How could I have such a good life!" Jiang Cheng sighed and said, "That's good. If you have taken a fancy to her, you must tell her and me." Lei Jin thanked him.

Jiang Cheng followed Lei into the manor. All the servants were already outside, and the horses had already been prepared. Little Jiang Feng ran over. Jiang Cheng picked him up and said, "Child, when father is not here, you have to listen to mother and Uncle Lei's words. Do you understand?" Little Jiang Feng suddenly nodded and said, "I know, Father!" Ah Long took his luggage and said, "Master, since it's still early, let's hurry up and go!" Jiang Cheng mounted his horse and reined them in, saying, "You can all go back first! Madam, Manager Lei, I shall entrust the matters of the family to you. After he finished speaking, he raised his horsewhip and spurred his horse forward, and the four servants followed closely behind.

Flowers two open, each table a branch. On the other hand, in Liu Shichen's residence in the capital, Liu Shichen asked, "How's the task I asked you to do?" The official said, "Reporting to Lord Liu, this official has already arranged everything. I will be waiting for Jiang Cheng now." Liu Shichen said, "Alright, be quick with your work. After this is done, I will definitely reward you handsomely." The official laughed sinisterly, "Don't worry, milord, I will make sure they leave no traces behind!" This official shall first thank you, Sir. "

Jiang Cheng thought that the emperor must have an urgent matter to call upon him, so he travelled day and night with his four servants to the capital without stopping. He barely had any rest on the way! Tonight, the moon was bright and the stars thin, and there were still five people hurrying on the road. It was Jiang Cheng's group. Seeing that the people and horses were tired, Jiang Cheng said, "We still have a long way to go before we reach the relay station. Let's stop and rest for a while." The servants agreed one by one.

However, at this moment, a group of people suddenly walked out from the bushes. They all had iron headguards on their heads, and there was a terrifying "Die" carved on the headguards' heads. The leader wore armor, a pair of battle boots, and held an incomparably sharp saber. Ah Biao, seeing how aggressive they were, must have harboured malicious intentions as he asked, "Just who are you people? Why are you obstructing my master's path?" The person in the lead laughed madly, "Did you open this path?" A-Biao was speechless. "Then why are you standing in front of us?" That person said, "Haha, you're not worthy to talk to me!" He waved his Vajra Blade, and a strong wave of blade energy slashed towards Ah Biao. No one expected that he would suddenly kill him, but Ah Biao was unable to dodge in time and was chopped into two halves.