Chapter 88 Returning to Hometown with Honor
Another day passed, and a Hengshan disciple rode a horse to the gate of Liu's house. After entering the hall, he shouted excitedly: "Uncle Liu, Brother Ou has arrived in Wangxiali, ten miles away from the county town! What a grand formation, so impressive!"

"Hahaha my disciple is back!"

Liu Zhengfeng stood up and walked away, "I have to go pick him up."

After hearing this, the other leaders stood up and wanted to go together. They also wanted to see what the situation was like.

Liu Zhengfeng did not refuse. It would be more lively if everyone was together.

However, just as they walked onto the street, Hengshan County Magistrate Zhou Tong arrived with the county magistrate, the chief clerk, and the registrar. The group exchanged polite greetings again, then gathered together and walked towards the county gate.

Along the way, people from the martial arts world followed one after another, and the team gradually grew larger.

After leaving the county gate, the yamen runners immediately began to direct the team and asked everyone to stand on both sides of the road.

Liu Zhengfeng and Hengshan County Magistrate Zhou Tong stood in the front, followed by the masters of the county government and the abbots of various sects.

Although Master Fangzheng and Taoist Chongxu stood in the front, when did they become inferior to others in the martial arts world?

But this time they are facing an incomparable behemoth. They have families and jobs, so there is no need for them to sing a different tune.

As time went by, a cavalryman came running with a sheng flag and shouted, "Master Ou, the editor of the Hanlin Academy and the inspector, has arrived. Everyone, be quiet!"

Then, in the distance, flags and gongs were heard.

Leading the way were two each of the avoidance and silence signs, followed by eight green flags, then the Flying Tiger Flag, the Apricot Yellow Flag, the Green Fan, the Soldier Fist, the Goose Feather Knife, the Beast Sword, the Golden Stick, the Tung Stick, and the Bronze Gong, all in pairs, followed by four flag spears, and finally Ou Zanghua's eight-person sedan chair.

The entire guard of honor was protected by a garrison of several hundred soldiers, including dozens of cavalrymen.

To be honest, among all the major sects present, only Shaolin, Wudang and Songshan can stop this team.

And this is just the ceremonial procession of an imperial censor.

The ceremonial guard of the Inspector-General was arranged according to the treatment of a fourth-rank civil official.

When the entire guard of honor walked in, the flying flags, the stern-faced officers and soldiers, and the mighty cavalry all gave the martial artists present an unprecedented shock.

Without waiting for their response, Hengshan County Magistrate Zhou Tong led the people in the county office, clasped their hands together, bowed and said, "We respectfully welcome the editor of the Hanlin Academy and the inspector Ou to come back to visit his relatives!"

The martial artists were stunned and looked at each other in confusion. Are they going to do the same?

At this time, the role of role models comes into play.

Yue Buqun clasped his hands together, bowed like everyone else in the Hengshan County Office, and shouted, "We respectfully welcome Mr. Ou, the editor of the Imperial Academy and the inspector, to come back to visit his relatives!"

Mo Da then reacted and hurriedly followed. The others followed suit. The shouts gradually merged from the initial chaos into one, and the cry of "Welcome Lord Ou, editor of the Hanlin Academy and inspector, to return home to visit his relatives!" resounded through the sky.

The sedan chair carried by eight people landed on the ground, and Lu Fang opened the curtain for Ou Zanghua.

When he came out, the first thing he saw was Liu Zhengfeng standing at the front of the crowd, and he immediately walked over quickly.

Liu Zhengfeng quickly supported his beloved disciple and stopped him from saluting.

Ou Zanghua couldn't resist and said with tears in his eyes: "Master, your disciple is back."

Ou Zanghua admitted that when he first got involved with Liu Zhengfeng, he did try to use him. When he knew that he was the Liu San who asked for trouble, he also secretly resented him.

But humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless?
Old Liu never refused any request he made.

When he did something wrong, Lao Liu helped him to settle it.

He had a terrible talent in martial arts, but Lao Liu, as a man of the world, did not despise him at all.

Liu Zhengfeng treats Ou Zanghua like his own son, and Ou Zanghua also recognizes him from the bottom of his heart.

Especially after the engagement with Liu Qing, Liu Zhengfeng was more qualified to be called "Dad" by Ou Zanghua.

At this time, Liu Zhengfeng's eyes were blurred with tears.

He smiled and pulled Ou Zanghua, holding his disciple's hand, and said, "It's good to be back, it's good to be back!"

"No need to be polite, everyone. Thank you all for coming to greet me. I am deeply ashamed." Ou Zanghua wiped his tears and looked at the people who greeted him, saying with a smile.

When everyone heard this, they stood up straight.

Most of the people present were seeing Ou Zanghua for the first time, and they were amazed at what they saw:

He is so handsome, elegant, and well-mannered that it is no wonder that he could become the third place in the imperial examination.

Just based on this face, he is better than everyone else present. Yue Buqun's eyes are full of amazement, this is the third place winner!

I originally thought that although my eldest disciple was lazy, his elegant temperament was unique in the martial arts world.

But compared with Tanhualang.
No, maybe there is no comparison between the two!

Zuo Lengchan also felt bitter. How could this person be both good-looking and talented?
The most infuriating thing is, how come Liu Zhengfeng picked it up? !
"Sir Ou, why don't you go into the city and rest first?" Hengshan County Magistrate Zhou Tong suggested from the side.

"Please wait a moment, everyone. There is one more thing." Ou Zanghua smiled and pulled Liu Zhengfeng to look at the guard of honor.

I saw Lu Fang walking towards me with the Eight Direction Steps, accompanied by two guards from the Eastern Depot.

Then he shook off the dust and said in a loud voice: "Pass it on, the emperor's order!"

When these words were spoken, many people in the martial arts world subconsciously wanted to kneel down, after all, that's how it was performed in operas.

But when he saw Ou Zanghua supporting Liu Zhengfeng and just bowing, he steadied himself and did not kneel down.

Lv Fang's internal energy was activated, and his voice spread to all directions: "Your Majesty said, I heard that Liu Zhengfeng from Hengshan has a kind heart and a good reputation. I am pleased with this, and I grant him the name of 'Benevolent Hero'. I decree this!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene was completely silent, with only the sound of the sheng flag fluttering in the wind.

Liu Zhengfeng was stunned

Yue Buqun was stunned

Zuo Lengchan's eyes turned red

At this moment, all the people in the martial arts world forgot to breathe and only felt their scalps tingling.

This is the first time in my life that I have seen the emperor give a name to someone in the underworld.

However, such an outrageous thing happened right before their eyes.

Then, the people in the martial arts world were excited again and felt that the trip was worthwhile.

This can be considered as witnessing a major event in the martial arts world in person!
Of course, there are also some calmer ones among the crowd, such as Shaolin, Wudang and Beggars' Sect.

If Jie Feng knew what these people in the martial arts world were thinking, he might tell them about the past of the Beggars' Sect's leader, Qiao.

What's the point of giving a name?
Their boss Qiao is the real king of the South Courtyard!

"Liu Renxia, ​​why don't you thank me?" Lu Fang looked at Liu Zhengfeng who didn't respond and reminded him with a smile.

Liu Zhengfeng subconsciously looked at Ou Zanghua. How should he thank him for this?
How about giving Your Majesty a hundred taels of silver as a return gift?

"Just kneel down and kowtow, saying, 'I thank the emperor for his grace. I will work hard, live up to your majesty's expectations, and benefit the people of this village.'" Ou Zanghua immediately said in his master's ear.

"Oh oh oh"

Liu Zhengfeng nodded numbly, then knelt down and kowtowed, stammering: "I, a humble commoner, thank you for your majesty's grace. I will work hard, live up to your majesty's expectations, and benefit the people of this village."

"Very good. Your Majesty will be pleased to hear Liu Renxia's character." Lu Fang nodded and comforted him gently.

Ou Zanghua took the opportunity to help his master up and said with a smile: "Master, from now on, you can play with whoever you want. No one can blame you, and no one dares to object."

Zuo Lengchan, who was not far away, felt a little embarrassed after hearing these words!
Very good match!
But what can be done?

You said he made friends with the evil cult?
He is a 'benevolent hero' recognized by the emperor himself!
Kind and chivalrous!

So he must have his reasons for doing this.

Do you question it?
You appear to be questioning Renxia, ​​but in reality you are questioning His Majesty, right?!

What is your intention?!

"Zanghua, Zanghua!" Liu Zhengfeng held Ou Zanghua's hand and said with tears in his eyes: "Master, thank you!"

Ou Zanghua's eyes were a little sore, but he smiled and said: "Master, I have not repaid you for saving my life, raising me, and cultivating me. How can I deserve this thank you!"

"You deserve it! You are the pride of my life, Liu Zhengfeng!"

Looking at the scenes of harmonious relationship between master and apprentice, loving father and filial son, Mr. Yue felt bitter in his heart. What a traitorous disciple!

　Sorry, because I couldn't find the detailed ceremonial standards for the imperial inspectors of the Ming Dynasty, I used the ceremonial standards for the second-rank governors of the Qing Dynasty instead.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)