Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 386 - 363: Pretend This - Has a Title (Part 2)

Chapter 386: Chapter 363: Pretend This Chapter Has a Title (Part 2)

The next day, news of the manhunt for Zhang San spread throughout the Capital.

After all, Zhang San had been the focal point of discussion in the Capital for some time.

If the Capital had something like trending searches, Zhang San would have been a hot topic for a while now.

After all, right after entering the city he killed thirteen people from the Ministry of Punishment, and then without any trouble, for such audacity, in the world of creatures, he’d be the equivalent of an Arctic catfish.

What’s more, he had frequently stirred up significant actions afterward.

Near a wasteland just outside the city, Han Baiwen was directing the Han Family’s people to measure the newly designated land and instructed, "This grassland is the best. Henceforth, we shall use this place as the Han Family’s polo field, and since we’ve also acquired the nearby land, we must have taverns, teahouses, and gold and silver jewelry shops. This way, by attracting the wealthy and influential of the Capital to spend money here, we can earn more."

Someone next to him asked, "Sixth Master, I’ve heard that Kaihuang himself has issued an arrest warrant for Zhang San. Our Han Family has a good relationship with him, especially since you and he are friends. For this matter, does our Han Family need to make a move?"

Han Baiwen gave the speaker a cold look and angrily said, "Remember! Whether it’s me or you, we are members of the Han Family first and friends of others second! Everything must prioritize the Han Family’s interests above all else. Understand?"

The person beside him immediately lowered his head and dared not speak further.

Han Baiwen continued to inspect the construction of the polo field and didn’t mention Zhang San again.

He knew that the people around him might not be entirely loyal to him—some might even be spies sent by Han Mingshi to watch over him.

These people couldn’t have any real affection for Zhang San; they were simply here to fish for his attitude towards Zhang San’s affair.

Han Baiwen glanced at some wood and stones that had been brought to the construction site.

Although the Han Family might have to invest quite a bit recently, it was an easier time to inject capital since their plans were initially set. It would be troublesome to ask for money from the clan later on when the time came to continue investing without profit.

Just then, a carriage stopped not far away, the curtain lifted, and a head peeked out—it was King Jin.

Han Baiwen walked over immediately and bowed to King Jin.

"Greetings to King Jin."

Upon seeing Han Baiwen, King Jin, Yang Quan, smiled and said, "So you’re the Sixth Master of the Han Family! I’ve heard that your Han Family is building an enormous polo field here in the north suburbs, and I’m really looking forward to it!"

Han Baiwen smiled and said, "Thank you for your high regard, Your Highness. The Han Family will certainly complete this polo field to the end. We will be honored if Your Highness could grace us with your presence more often."

King Jin smiled and nodded, then whispered, "I hear it’s been raining a lot recently. I think you better personally check those timbers now, it would be better."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

King Jin stepped down from the carriage to stroll around with the Princess Consort of Jin, while Han Baiwen personally went to check the timber placed not too far away.

In a spot near the chosen location for the polo field, there was an area specifically for storing various timbers.

The timber was piled like a mountain.

Han Baiwen, alone, ventured into the area to check the timber—a task invisible to anyone from the outside due to the wood piled two to three Zhang high.

While he was inspecting the timber, he suddenly heard a voice from behind him.

"Let me borrow your abacus."

When Han Baiwen turned around, indeed it was Zhang San.

Han Baiwen took out a small abacus from his Storage Ring and also retrieved a Storage Ring from his waist, tossing it to Zhang San.

"Knowing you got locked up, you’d have lost everything including your Storage Ring, so I prepared this one for you in advance."

Zhang San caught it and laughed, "Thanks, I’ve been so poor recently, I won’t be able to pay you back."

Han Baiwen curled his lip and said coldly, "Be careful with King Jin, he’s no good man! Don’t be fooled by his smiles; during the war to annihilate Chen, he killed no small number of people. Moreover, he’s been quietly building his strength over the years. Saying he has no interest in the throne—no one believes that. Being involved with such a villain, you must be extremely cautious."

When King Jin reminded Han Baiwen earlier, he knew that Zhang San must have been sheltered by King Jin after escaping prison.

Otherwise, with the Town Demon Office, Town Martial Office, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Eastern Palace Ten Rates jointly searching the city and still not finding him, aside from Imperial Relatives, no one else could hide someone that securely.

Zhang San laughed and said, "Don’t worry, after all, I, Zhang San, am not exactly a good man either."

Han Baiwen nodded and continued to check the timber, and once finished, he emerged from the storage area. He called over two caretakers to point out any issues and advised everyone to be careful.

Then, as King Jin’s carriage was leaving, Han Baiwen turned to the caretakers of the Han Family and instructed, "Do not mention King Jin’s visit to anyone, and keep the men tight-lipped. The Capital is not peaceful these days; we members of the Han Family just need to focus on making money. We should avoid getting involved in the affairs of the powerful and influential."

The Han family members nodded repeatedly.

Meanwhile, in King Jin’s carriage, Zhang San bowed to King Jin and the Princess Consort of Jin, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness, King Jin, and Your Highness, Princess Consort. I will never forget the favor of saving my life."

King Jin smiled, about to speak, when the Princess Consort cut in first, her eyes emoting a charming and coquettish sentiment as she said, "His Highness values talent and would hate to see someone like you lost to the dust."

King Jin nodded.

Zhang San sighed, "Right now, I don’t even know if I’ve been wrongfully accused or if there’s something that I myself am not aware of."

King Jin laughed, "Zhang San, even if the whole world doesn’t believe you, I do."

Zhang San gave a bow, "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness."

Afterward, King Jin brought Zhang San to the Stone Buddha Temple within the Capital.

"Wisdom Immortal Zen Master, this person is not conveniently seen by others at the moment, but please believe me, he is definitely not a bad person," said King Jin very respectfully to Wisdom Immortal Zen Master in his room.

Wisdom Immortal Zen Master looked at Zhang San, smiled faintly, and quietly said, "This person carries great Qi Luck, although it’s confused and entwined with both fortune and disaster. However, he can indeed sit in meditation under the Stone Buddha."

Zhang San immediately put his palms together towards the female Zen Master.

"I appreciate your hospitality, Zen Master."