novelhk #264 - Good fortune?
#264 - Good fortune?
Seeing the disapproving look in Lu Jing's eyes, Qi Yun continued, "I know you don't agree with me, and you're probably wondering why we can't deal with people like Jiang Yuanmao if Chen Law is so effective.
I admit that part of what you say is true. People with power and money can more easily escape punishment for their misdeeds. Whether it's the Court of Judicial Review or my Imperial City Division, we often encounter various obstacles when handling cases, and sometimes we are helpless.
But no matter what, most of these conflicts and undercurrents still remain within the rules and do not openly violate Chen Law. If everyone resorts to violence and disregards the law, acting according to their own whims like you, then Chen Law will become a mere formality.
In the future, right and wrong will be judged by the size of one's fist. Whoever has the bigger fist represents justice, and the world will be in complete chaos."
Lu Jing didn't expect Qi Yun to be a Legalist disciple. Seeing the solemn look on her face, it was clear that she wasn't just trying to fool others with this rhetoric, but genuinely believed in it.
For Lu Jing, who had lived in a society ruled by law in his previous life, Qi Yun's words were quite familiar. However, Lu Jing didn't entirely agree, and he was currently playing the role of Feng Jiulang—a peerless expert who roamed outside the law, relying on his martial arts to uphold justice in the capital, a figure of both good and evil.
Naturally, he couldn't break his character and do something out of character.
Therefore, Lu Jing said, "Chen Law is certainly useful. Feng Mou has seen the role of the Court of Judicial Review and the Imperial City Division in maintaining the stability of the world. However, as you said, Lord Qi, you handle cases according to the rules, but you are also limited by them, unable to go further.
Dealing with ordinary criminals may not be a problem, but once you face those powerful people, those who are high above and even make the laws, the things you have always relied on will instead bind your hands and feet. My existence can fill the gap you have left behind.
I will judge those nobles you cannot judge, punish those evildoers you cannot punish, and uphold justice for the weak! I will become the blade in their hands. As for your concern, Lord Qi, that everyone will resort to violence and the law will become a mere formality, there is no need to worry about that."
"Why do you say that?" Qi Yun frowned.
"Because there is only one Feng Jiulang," Lu Jing pointed to his nose and said, "If others want to imitate me, the Imperial City Division can directly capture them with its power."
"… … … …"
Qi Yun said unhappily, "In the end, you are still relying on your high martial arts and big fists."
"That's right, that's exactly it," Lu Jing grinned.
Qi Yun didn't know what to say about someone who so blatantly admitted his hegemonic behavior, but she found that she didn't dislike the man in front of her.
Perhaps because she was in the Imperial City Division, although she wasn't very old, she had seen too many thugs and hypocrites who didn't practice what they preached. Someone as straightforward as Feng Jiulang, who spoke his mind directly, was rare.
Even though the two were in different positions, it didn't stop Qi Yun from admiring him. However, she still hoped to persuade Lu Jing to return to the right path.
However, before she could say anything, Lu Jing spoke again, "I see that you are dressed up, Lord Qi, and must have an appointment. I have also finished my business for today and am planning to relax. It would be best if we both don't waste such a beautiful night."
Lu Jing's words implied that they should stop arguing and go their separate ways.
Unexpectedly, Qi Yun shook her head and said, "The person I was supposed to meet has already left, so there's nothing to do tonight."
"Left?" Lu Jing was a little surprised.
He could tell that Qi Yun had dressed up carefully, and she seemed a little uncomfortable in this outfit. She kept touching the rouge on her face, and her shoes were a size smaller than what she usually wore, which seemed a little tight, forcing her to walk on tiptoes.
She had put in so much effort and endured the discomfort to see the person, so their position in her heart must not be light. However, if you exclude the time she spent putting on makeup and traveling, the time she spent with that person tonight was obviously not long, not even fifteen minutes.
However, seeing that Qi Yun didn't seem to want to talk about it, Lu Jing didn't ask any further.
He just pointed to the jade stall and said, "Are you still playing?"
"No, I'm out of luck tonight. Playing again would just be a waste of money. You can go ahead," Qi Yun stepped aside.
"Then I won't be polite."
Qi Yun's staying was a bit unexpected for Lu Jing, but since he hadn't done anything wrong, he was just playing Guanpu normally, and it didn't matter if someone was watching.
Anyway, Qi Yun wouldn't know what his real purpose was, so Lu Jing generously walked to the pottery jar again, took five copper coins from the stall owner, and began his ten-draw journey.
The first time, he got two tails and three heads. Without saying a word, Lu Jing picked up the coins and threw them again, but the result was even worse than the first time, with the coins in the bottom of the jar showing one tail and four heads.
The stall owner stroked his beard with a smile, watching Lu Jing throw the coins six times in a row without getting anything, and the more he looked at the young man, the more pleasing he found him.
But by the seventh time, the smile on his face froze.
Because the five copper coins at the bottom of the jar were all tails.
Finally won! Lu Jing also breathed a sigh of relief.
Including the six single draws before, he used thirteen times in total to win the jade rabbit.
He spent a total of sixty-five copper coins, and compared to the normal selling price of the jade rabbit, he probably earned about thirty coins, with a return rate of over 40%, which was not bad.
After the stall owner wrapped the jade rabbit and handed it to Lu Jing, Lu Jing remembered that he still had three chances left in his ten-draw, so he didn't waste them and casually pointed to a jade snake, continuing to throw the copper coins into the pottery jar.
As a result, on the tenth time, Lu Jing's luck broke out again, and he actually threw five tails again.
The stall owner's face turned a little green, and while shouting that he had lost a lot this time, he could only wrap the jade snake as well and give it to Lu Jing.
"You have good luck," Qi Yun, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but sigh.
Unlike the stall owner, she had been paying attention to whether Lu Jing was using his martial arts to cheat. As a result, Lu Jing's throwing techniques were different each time, and they all looked very casual, without deliberately controlling the strength and angle, so these two wins were purely luck.
This made Qi Yun feel even better about Lu Jing. Strong masters were not uncommon, but those who were strong and could control their power, knowing what to do and what not to do, were more admirable.
At least Lu Jing was indeed a man of his word.
Lu Jing was also very happy. Although he had encountered double wins before, and strictly speaking, because the sample size was too small, it couldn't prove that his wealth luck had really improved.
But at this time, Lu Jing was 70% sure that the luck he had obtained from the pale-faced scholar was related to money.
Hearing Qi Yun's congratulations, Lu Jing was so happy that he casually handed the newly acquired jade snake to Qi Yun, "This is for you."
Qi Yun was stunned when she heard this, and then a blush suddenly appeared on her face.