After three rounds of insect battles, Zhou Xuan didn't win the five hundred taels of gold, but the reputation of "Super Autumn War Hall" was established with a single shot. More importantly, from Liao Yin and his wife to the young shop assistants, everyone deeply felt that Zhou Xuan, the young master, was a man who valued relationships extremely highly. Think about it, if he could be so affectionate and righteous towards an insect, how could he possibly mistreat them, the people of "Super Autumn War Hall"? Therefore, each and every one of them was filled with renewed spirit and confidence in the future of the insect shop.

  Zhou Xuan entrusted Liao Yin, nearly a hundred insect friends who came to the scene went to the nearby wine tower to get drunk, he and Lin Hanyun, Tang Xiaosan configured another kind of medicine liquid specifically for treating injured crickets in the insect room for the seriously injured "Little General Zhang Bao" to take a bath.

  At this time, "Little General Zhang Fei" had completely lost the bravery of the fighting spirit in the pot, as if all his strength had been drained and he was lying motionless.

  Lin Han said with admiration and pity: "Zhang Guo is really brave, from now on we will call it the great meritorious minister. Hey, Zhou Xuan, how did Little Zhang Guo suddenly become so bold and good at fighting?"

  "Of course it's because Little San has been well taken care of."

  Tang Xiaosan hastily said: "I'm all listening to Master Zhou."

  Lin Han Yun grasped Zhou Xuan's arm and shook it, forcing him to confess: "Hurry up and say it."

  Zhou Xuan smiled slightly: "The secret is all on that small honey pill. After taking this small honey pill, the fighting insects will become extremely fierce and won't stop until they defeat their opponent. In fact, yesterday's 'Famous General Zhang He' had already taken a bit of this medicine, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to defeat that Wei Yan."

  Lin Han Yun exclaimed: "Well, from now on, let's feed our insects these small honey pills, they'll be invincible."

  "That's not possible," Zhou Xuan shook his head and said, "Medicine can't be used as food. Medicine is three parts poison, it can only be used to nurture the insect in critical moments when the opponent is really strong."

  "What the little girl doesn't know is that this is equivalent to the stimulants used by athletes in later generations. Before anti-doping regulations were established, some of the athletes who set world records must have also taken stimulants, which didn't count as illegal. Hehe, Emperor Li Yu's insect fighting rules don't say you can't give medicine to the crickets, do they? This is called exploiting a loophole in the law."

  Zhou Xuan instructed Tang Xiaosan to restore "Little General Zhang Bao" to his previous diet, and not to feed him that small honey pill again. He specially entrusted Tang Xiaosan to keep the small honey pill safe and sound, and absolutely not to reveal it to others.

  Tang Xiaosan felt reused and excitedly vowed to keep Xiao Mimi's secret.

  Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Swear to death? That's not necessary. If someone really puts a knife to your throat and forces you to reveal the secret of raising insects, just go ahead and say it. After all, human life is most important."

  Tang Xiaosan thought to himself: "I will never say it, even if you threaten me with a knife."

  Lin Han Yun said: "Who dares to pry into our Super Autumn War Hall's insect-raising secret method, I won't forgive him!"

  As noon approached, Zhou Xuan was worried about his father-in-law's affairs and rode back to the city with Lin Huanyu, followed by retired General Dong.

  Lin Han Yun asked Zhou Xuan: "Guess who that thin monkey Wen Shi is? He seems to be very rich and wants to buy our Zhang Jiao. Hmph, five hundred taels of gold are not enough? Ah, Zhou Xuan, I say you have a bad temper, but in this matter of refusing to sell Zhang Jiao, you did the right thing, with backbone! If you had sold Zhang Jiao at that time, see if I would still care about you!"

  Zhou Xuan shouted at Qu Yue: "Second Miss, you say I have a bad temper? You're the one who's bad! I'm actually a very good person. Just ask Tang Xiaosan and all those insect friends of mine, which one doesn't say I'm good?"

  Lin Han said with a curl of her lip: "That's just small favors buying people's hearts, you're really cunning."

  Zhou Xuan really wanted to reach out and slap Lin Hanyu's small round buttocks, but seeing Old Dong following closely behind, he had to put away this idea.

  Lin Han Yun saw him not making a sound and said with satisfaction: "I told you so, hehe."

  Zhou Xuan said, "You're not right at all, who wouldn't want 500 taels of gold? Of course, as a wealthy young lady who doesn't work hard and can't tell the difference between grains, you might not care, but I'm short on money to spend."

  "Why don't you sell Zhang Bao to that person?" Lin Hanyin wrinkled her nose, revealing a hint of white teeth, like a cat ready to pounce.

  Zhou Xuan said, "Can't sell, that guy just wants to find out the secret of my insect breeding from Zhang Guo and then crack it. If I sell it to him, he'll probably figure it out. Didn't you hear him say he's coming back for me? What does he want? Heh, a bet! This time our insects were really weak, but next time I won't tie with him. However much gold he wins, I'll win that much too. I'm going to make a fortune with this secret method."

  Lin Han's eyes widened bigger than a copper bell: "Zhou Xuan, you're indeed treacherous, no, it's old and cunning, I thought you had a good heart and wouldn't sell Zhang Bao!"

  Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "My heart is also good, but if it's just a good heart without using my brain, I'll be sold to the Great Food Country sooner or later."

  Lin Han Yun shouted: "You dare scold me, I'll whip you with this!" and swung the small leather whip to hit.

  Zhou Xuan's eyes were quick and his hands were fast, he grabbed the whip handle and said: "I didn't say you, how is your heart? - Hey, hey, a gentleman uses his mouth but not his fists."

  "I'd rather take action." Lin Hanyin pulled the reins with all her might, but she didn't have as much strength as Zhou Xuan. Instead of pulling back the reins, she ended up pulling herself to one side and almost fell off the horse.

  Zhou Xuan hastily reached out to support, just grabbing Lin Hanyu's arm, huh, how light and weightless it was. Looking over, Old Dong had already jumped between the two horses and supported Lin Hanyu.

  Lin Han Yun regained her composure and glared at Zhou Xuan with anger in her eyes.

  Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "I was just joking with you. Who doesn't know about Vice President Lin's kindness? He is intelligent, lively, and chivalrous, embodying all kinds of virtues."

  Lin Han Yun let out a cold hum and her anger dissipated slightly.

  Hu Shang Abu followed from a distance, seeing Zhou Xuan and Lin Erniang playing and laughing together, secretly disapproving, thinking: "This Zhou Xuan shouldn't be some relative of Lin Duhu's, otherwise how could he get along so well with Lin Erniang, looking like two innocent children? Could he be Lin Erniang's cousin?"

  I didn't expect to be misunderstood as a brother-in-law, being a brother-in-law is unbearable and very disadvantageous.

  Lin Han's temper was indeed that of a little girl, easily getting angry and easily calming down. When they arrived at the yamen in Zhou Prefecture, she was laughing and chatting with Zhou Xuan again. Of course, this was also because Zhou Xuan knew how to coax girls.

  Lin Han said: "Zhou Xuan, I'm very hungry, I'll go back first and ask if Hei Shan's nephew is back."

  Zhou Xuan rode the old horse to arrive at the Grand Courtyard of the Constable's Office, saw that Madame Qin and the needlework women were still waiting in the pavilion, had not yet eaten lunch, eagerly awaiting Zhou Xuan's return. Upon learning that Zhou Xuan had won a decisive victory over his opponent and saved the insect shop, they all let out a sigh of relief.

  Zhou Xuan did not see Qin Que, and upon asking, it turned out that Feng Ah had taken Qin Que away. The 240 talented women selected from the twelve counties under Jiangzhou had all arrived, and the initial selection was over. Next, they would select 120 healthy and elegant women from the remaining 240 to enter the palace, so these two days were the busiest time for Qin Que.

  Wu Gongcao walked out with a smile and bowed his hands, saying: "Master Zhou, it's all a misunderstanding. I apologize for any offense I may have caused you in the court yesterday. As an official, I am also dedicated to my duty. After investigating overnight, I found that Master Zhou and Miss Qin are not in a fake marriage. When Lord Li returns, I will do my best to clear Dr. Qin's name."

  Zhou Xuan is a man who, with a glance, understood the reason for Wu Gongcao's sudden change in attitude: "This guy must know that the judge of the Duhu Fu has come forward to plead on behalf of Qin Doctor, so how dare he continue to cause trouble? Besides, I only won a little silver from his son, it's not like there's any deep-seated hatred." He smiled and said: "Good, good, Wu sir is indeed a wise and just official. Now, about that Jiang Shu Jiao who framed my father-in-law, and that scoundrel Song Da Chun, shouldn't you arrest them first and give them a good punishment?"

  Wu Gongcao felt embarrassed and thought: "The selection of the show has not yet returned, who can tell how this case will be settled? Fan Judge has not yet arrived, if I rashly arrest Jiang Shizhong, what if Li Daren wants to severely punish the false marriage case? Wouldn't I be unlucky!" He smiled and said: "The accuser must be severely punished, please don't worry, Master Zhou."