Chapter 39 What a coincidence
In the light of the fire, Hu Sanniang could finally see Yang Chang's face clearly.

Compared with Zhu Biao, he is less fierce and domineering, but his facial features are clear and his cheeks are beardless, and he seems to be about the same age and height as Zhu Biao.

It’s a pity to be a thief at such an age.

Yang Chang was also looking at Hu Sanniang. Her tall figure was like a model, her eyebrows and eyes were like paintings, and her face was like lotus. She was not as charming as Pan Jinlian, but she was heroic and capable.

"What do you want to say? Do you want to take a break before fighting again?"

"No, I have already made it clear just now that we are the officials of Yanggu County, but Mr. Zhu mistook us for bandits. Please understand, my lady!"

Hu Sanniang was stunned when she heard the words, and when she turned sideways she saw Zhu Biao sneering confidently.

"Don't be fooled by this thief, Sanniang. His companion just spoke out of turn after drinking, and the waiter heard it clearly. You might as well not get entangled with him and just kill him. It's enough to have one person left to see the official."

"You always say that drunken talk and nonsense can be counted? What do you think, my lady?"

Yang Chang held the water and fire stick tightly, thinking that if Hu Sanniang was also reckless and unreasonable, he might be picked up by others today.

"Little thief, you still dare to rap?"

"Hey, we are really police officers! Damn it, why are you hitting us?"

"Ok?"

Hearing the screams from behind, Hu Sanniang's brows instantly frowned.

Seeing this, Zhu Biao called out to his followers, "Where is my silver spear? Bring it to me quickly, don't dirty Sanniang's hands."

"By the way, there is a reply from Mengzhou Prefecture in our package. Take it and you will know. If you insist on hurting us, we will not be able to explain!"

After Yang Chang finished his convincing speech, he secretly cursed him as a brainless and reckless man.

No wonder he later provoked Liangshan and was exterminated. Unexpectedly, Zhu Biao's next answer was like a bolt from the blue.

"Hehe, you little thief is still struggling. Not to mention that you are pretending to be an official, even if you are a real official, what's the use of it? Grandpa will kill you like killing a chicken, and I don't have to explain to anyone."

"What the hell?"

"and many more."

As he spoke, Zhu Biao had already obtained a suitable weapon and was about to take action when he was stopped by Hu Sanniang.

She winked at the waiter and said, "It's okay to take a look. There's no need to rush."

"My wife is sensible."

"Little thief, stop trying to get close to me!"

Yang Changben was about to express his gratitude by clasping his fists, but was rudely interrupted by Zhu Biao, who acted like a straight man chasing a girl, which made Yang Chang laugh.

"hehe."

Zhu Biao stared at him straight, while Hu Sanniang looked towards the inn with a blank expression, waiting for news.

After a while, the shop assistant came out hurriedly with the document.

He looked at Yang Chang with evasive eyes, and then hesitantly said to everyone: "There are indeed documents in their bags."

"really?"

Hu Cheng's body trembled, and he strode over with his hand outstretched, "Bring it here for me to see!"

When he saw the official seal on the document, Hu Cheng realized that he had taken the wrong person. He immediately clasped his fists and saluted Yang Chang: "I am so sorry, it must be the waiter who heard it wrong, please don't blame me, sir."

"My companion"

"Yes, yes." Hu Cheng nodded with a smile, then turned around and frowned at Zhu Biao, "Sanlang, why don't you let him go!"

"Let go!"

Zhu Biao shouted out these two words reluctantly, then raised his hand without apologizing and made a gesture of invitation to Hu Sanniang.

"Since no thieves have taken anything and it's getting late, I'll take Sanniang back home."

"I don't want you to send me off."

Hu Sanniang threw down the water and fire stick, walked straight to her horse, grasped the saddle and jumped on easily.

Before leaving, she reminded Hu Cheng, "Brother, the two officers were frightened, remember to prepare the wine and take care of them. I'm going back first."

"It's for my brother's sake."

"Sanniang, wait for me"

After a while of commotion, the inn at the entrance of the village suddenly became peaceful as the bootlicker Zhu Biao led his men away. Yang Chang and the injured Xu Ji were welcomed into the inn by Hu Cheng, who offered to pay for their medical expenses.

Xu Ji covered his face and waved his hands to refuse, "It was indeed me who spoke nonsense after drinking just now. Since it is a misunderstanding, it is fine. There is no need to compensate."

"Your Excellency is so generous, I feel bad for Hu Cheng, but I can't force you. But you can waive the cost of your hotel stay. I have other things to do at the farm, so I won't bother you any further. Goodbye."

“Slow down.”

Seeing Xu Ji bidding farewell to Hu Cheng so enthusiastically, Yang Chang looked at him in surprise.

It seems to be saying that you are the victim, so how can you be so humble to the abuser?
"Don't look at me. If you have anything to say, go back to the county and tell us. Anyway, the hotel is free of charge. Don't be polite and eat more."

"I won't be polite. I was really hungry from the fight just now."

When Hu Cheng was around, he was still polite, but after he left, Yang Chang just let himself go, taking mouthfuls of meat and sips of wine.

He had to finish replenishing his food as quickly as possible to deal with possible emergencies at night.

Xu Ji didn't dare drink anymore. He had no appetite after being beaten so badly.

Seeing Yang Chang enjoying his meal, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Sanlang, did you really tie with Zhu Biao just now? I heard that his martial arts skills are not weak. When did you become so powerful?"

"what?"

Yang Chang was stunned by the question. After chewing and swallowing the piece of meat in his mouth, he smiled bitterly and answered, "How can I be so strong? It was the young master of the Zhu family who was playing tricks on me. You know I am strong, and I had the guidance of Wu Dutou, so I could only barely hold back. If that guy had used all his strength from the beginning, I would have been the same as Fourth Brother."

“So that’s how it is”

Xu Ji nodded thoughtfully, and then muttered to himself: "But he is quite impressive. Sanlang is not talented enough to be a small soldier. It is easy for him to be a team leader."

"how do you know?"

"Ok?"

Seeing Xu Ji's surprised face, Yang Chang realized that he had spoken too quickly, but thinking that the other party was not an outsider, he told him the truth generously.

"When we said goodbye at Anping Village, the captain said that he had recommended me to the county magistrate and asked me to be the team leader when I return to Yanggu."

"Good boy, you hid it well enough, but you deserve it and deserve to drink a few more bowls. I have to toast you."

"Don't tease me, Fourth Brother."

Xu Ji originally didn't want to drink, but he had to congratulate Yang Chang on his promotion.

He was afraid that he would talk nonsense after drinking too much, so he drank several large bowls of wine and passed out, leaving Yang Chang to eat and drink alone in silence.

There is a lone moon outside the window without any stars to accompany it, shining into the tavern, casting shadows of three people.

On the other side, Hu Cheng settled Yang Chang and Xu Ji, and rode his horse to chase Hu Sanniang. When he caught up with her, Zhu Biao had already left with his men.

"Sanlang is gone?"

"No, I'll let him stay overnight?"

"Look at you, little sister. You should speak more gently. After all, you are a girl, and Sanlang is kind enough to help you."

"Good intentions? This is our Hujia Village territory, he is really overreaching!"

Hu Cheng was stunned by his sister's retort, then he stroked his beard and said meaningfully: "How could I not know what Sanlang meant? He was just trying to show off. If Sanlang is both talented and handsome, you will marry into the Zhu family sooner or later."

"Yes." Hu Sanniang sighed helplessly: "It's my parents' order and the matchmaker's words. I know I have no choice, but it can always be delayed a few years, right?"

"How many years later can it be? You are already seventeen. If you wait until your early twenties to get married, your father will be scolded!"

"Then let's talk about it at twenty. I want to spend more time with Dad."

"You are so good."

Hu Cheng doted on this girl, and seeing her unhappy expression, he quickly agreed, but then added: "It's okay to get married later, but it's better to arrange the marriage status early, so that Sanlang won't pass by every day and miss you."

"You men are the ones who make the decisions." Hu Sanniang waved her hand disapprovingly and changed the subject: "By the way, brother, have the two gentlemen been settled? And what's the name of the man who fought and tied with Zhu Biao?"

"A draw? Sanlang is good at horse fighting and spear fighting, and the battle just now was on foot at night, so it should be..."

"Don't give him an excuse. Ask your man's name."

"Oh, this man's surname is Yang and his given name is Chang, and he happens to be called Sanlang."

"That's a coincidence"

Hu Sanniang nodded slightly, then rode back to the village with Hu Cheng.

(End of this chapter)