"Tell me honestly, when did you offend that Long Hao Tian? What did his words actually mean?"

When the two of them returned to the inn, Cheng Gang lowered his voice and gritted his teeth and again asked his "Shi-di" who had always given him headaches. There must be a valid reason, if not, Long Hao Tian would never say anything like that.

"Shi-xiong, that was Long Hao Tian"s words that he had spoken when his mind is unclear. How would I know?"

Dong Fang Jie helplessly let out a sigh, poured out two cups of tea for the two of them and then took a sip of the tea without any trace of worry.

"If I remember correctly, a while ago, you seem to like to go out in the middle of the night and said something like you found a good place to enjoy a hot spring bath. Are you sure on the fifteenth night of the month, the matter at the hot spring has nothing to do with you? Shi-mei!"

(Shi-mei - Junior sister under the same martial arts Master or Sect)

Cheng Gang saw her appearance as if the whole matter did not concern her and felt a little angry. G.o.d knows, ever since this Shi-mei came, his white hairs had sprouted and he was only 30-years-old! He had also arrogantly and proudly admitted in front of Long Hao Tian that he was strictly impartial and incorruptible. Unexpectedly there was an exception and this exception was his Shi-mei who had always given him headaches.

"Ai, Shi-xiong, please believe me. That time was only just an accident."

Dong Fang Jie said those words as light as the wind and cloud. No wonder her young Shi-xiong had already sprouted white hair. Life is short and one should live happily while one can.

"So.....it is an "accident" and if I really believe you, it is worthless of me for being your Shi-xiong for so many years. It"s three months more to Mid-Autumn Festival. Don"t forget your promise to your brother, Dong Fang Ling!"

Cheng Gang felt it was pointless to say anymore. His only wish is Mid-Autumn Festival will arrive quickly so that he can return this troublesome girl (烫手山芋) to Dong Fang Residence.

Dong Fang Jie held the cup with a slightly stiff hand and her beautiful mesmerizing face lit up with a wry smile. This Shi-xiong really knows how to touch on her sore spot and recently he frequently liked to rub salt on her wounds.

She thought of her promise to her Elder Brother four years ago. These four years she was used to her free and easy days and it was impossible to imagine the days without her freedom. Just by thinking, it was already unbearable for her. But if she dares to break her promise, according to her Big Brother"s temper, he would surely come personally to take her back home. In the end, her life would not be just "miserable".

It is true, the country"s famous Jade Face Hunter, Dong Fang Jie is a female and is also the fourth daughter of the richest family, Dong Fang Family in the city of Luoyang.

Four years ago, when she was sixteen years old, she always loved to dress up as a man. One day, she inadvertently rescued the reigning Emperor, Long Yi Fei when he had secretly slipped out from the mansion. Long Yi Fei mistakenly thought she was a man and later learned that "he" was the "Shi-di" of Iron Face Hunter and also the fourth "son" of his mentor. He instantly decreed "him" the t.i.tle of Jade Face Hunter. Long Yi Fei also granted him a gold medal so that "he" could walk freely among major officials with the authority to mobilize instant a.s.sistance and in the case of corrupt officials, "he" was also granted the power to act first and report later.

Afterward, this incident was known by Dong Fang Ling who became very angry. Initially, Dong Fang Ling had wanted to escort Dong Fang Jie to admit her wrong and tell the truth in front of the Emperor but after Dong Fang Jie had pleaded and under the two other brothers" guarantee in support of her, he finally relented. It then resulted in a four-year agreement whereby it was agreed when she reaches her twentieth birthday, under whatever circ.u.mstances, she was to resign from her position and resume her status as the fourth daughter of Dong Fang Family.

"Shi-mei, it is not that Shi-xiong wants to reprimand you but in fact, you......"

Cheng Gang had a serious expression and when he looked at the Dong Fang Jie who had the appearance of someone who was not receptive to his teachings, he wrinkled his eyebrows. All his heartfelt words died down and he sighed heavily.

Suddenly Dong Fang Jie"s expression changed with a look of horror and her clear voice trembled. "Shi-xiong, it"s already very late. Don"t say anymore."

"Whatever you do, you always act impulsively. If anything had happened to you on that day, how do you want me to explain to Master and your three elder brothers? And also the last time you took......"

An endless stream of admonition like the Yellow River burst its embankment as if it was out of control. A sichen* later, the endless admonition still did not seem to end at any time soon and Dong Fang Jie was sprawled paralyzed on the table moaning in pain. Even if she was unable to stand her Shi-xiong"s teachings but she still did not dare to leave.

(Sichen is a time measure and one sichen is equivalent to two hours)

She remembered at one time when she was so bold that she ran off while being admonished by her Shi-xiong and it had made him very angry. After she was caught and taken back, she was punished by being made to listen to his teachings a full whole day. With that painful experience, anyhow she had to endure his teachings and in any case, she was already very experienced in such endurance.

Oh G.o.d! It was almost dawn, she was about to die of sleepiness and her Shi-xiong had not finished talking yet. He is really worthy of the name "Man with the Longest Tongue". She decided anyhow she had to sleep and everything would have to wait until she woke up.

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Dong Fang Jie, born in Luoyang, is the fourth son of Dong Fang Family. His late father was an Imperial Tutor, his Elder Brother Dong Fang Ling and Second Elder Brother Dong Fang Ao were businessmen who had superb business skills and in a few short years, they had become the richest family in the city of Luoyang. His Third Elder Brother, Dong Fang Tang is a brilliant, well-known doctor throughout the country. Both black and white powers* had also received graces from this family and the four brothers of Dong Fang Family can be considered a family of heroes.

(Black and white powers - Black power is the criminal world and white power is the government)

When Dong Fang Jie was born, his body contained poison and had nearly died. Fortunately, he was saved by a Master Chen. Later, he became the disciple of this Master Chen, followed him and left Dong Fang Residence. He did not return to Dong Fang Residence until the age of sixteen.

In an accidental coincidence, Dong Fang Jie rescued the Emperor who was secretly on a private tour of the country. He received the Emperor"s grat.i.tude and when the Emperor learned of his ident.i.ty, the Emperor was so happy that he bestowed upon him the position and t.i.tle of Jade Face Hunter.

Ever since Dong Fang Jie received this decree, he had solved countless cases. Not only he did not disgrace the Emperor and because of his beautiful appearance, he was also loved by the majority of women. In addition to his straightforward and informal personality, he also made a lot of friends throughout the country.

Spread out on the ebony table top was the paper that contains Dong Fang Jie"s information which Liu Yong was precisely instructed to investigate. Long Hao Tian placed his hands behind his back, looked at the bird that had settled on the banyan tree in the courtyard, his black eyes deep and unpredictable.

"According to you, what kind of person is Dong Fang Jie?"

"In reply to w.a.n.g-Ye, this subordinate has no a.s.sociation with Jade Face Hunter. As to his information, this subordinate can only obtain through rumors. However, it is said that he is open-minded and friendly and has friends all over the country. And as long as the two brothers, Iron Face and Jade Face, team up together, there are no unsolved cases. May this subordinate know why w.a.n.g-Ye asked this question?"

Liu Yong was ordered to investigate Dong Fang Jie and now his Master had asked such a question, he was surprised and curious.

"Then according to what you say......these two brothers" relationship is very good."

"Yes."

"Since ancient times, the appearance of men and women, there had never been such a handsome man like Dong Fang Jie. Many people had wondered if he is really a man." The black eyes slightly narrowed, his lips curved light and he said lightly.

"It is said that Dong Fang Jie did not like anyone to mention about his appearance in front of him. In fact, most people who take their first look at him were skeptical about his gender but because of his ident.i.ty, no one dared to raise this matter in front of him." Liu Yong conscientiously reported. In his heart, he was curious as to why his Master was suddenly so interested in this person and could not help but feel suspicious.

Suddenly there was a knocking sound outside the library door. Long Hao Tian lifted his eyebrows and said in a low voice.

"Come in."

As soon as he said those words, immediately the two-panel rosewood carved doors were pushed opened and Steward Cai rushed in.

"w.a.n.g-Ye, it"s not good. Jun Zhu had run away leaving a letter."