boyutpedia Chapter 213 You're an official, and so am I.
Chapter 213 You're an official, and so am I.
Chapter 213 You're an official, and so am I.
Tan Sitong and Wang Wu exclaimed in surprise at the same time!
Just as the blade was less than three inches from the heads of the common people.
Chen Wen suddenly slammed his wrist down, instantly changing the force from a slash to a pull, and the heavy broadsword was abruptly stopped in mid-air!
The wind from the blade whipped the hair of the commoner into the air, and the man's eyes rolled back as he fainted from fright.
Yuan Shikai was revealed from behind.
He was already drenched in sweat and terrified.
Seeing the broadsword so close at hand, he scrambled back a few steps, his finger trembling as he pointed at Chen Wen, shouting with a fierce but cowardly tone, "I—I am the commander of the Imperial Army's land forces! You've killed an official of the Imperial Army, are you trying to rebel?!"
Chen Wen seemed not to hear what the other party said, but continued to stare coldly at Yuan Shikai, making the other party feel uneasy. Suddenly, he smiled.
"So it's Lord Yuan! My apologies for not recognizing you earlier. In the chaos of battle, I was only focused on rescuing the civilians caught in the crossfire and didn't see your official robes clearly. I mistook you for a bandit leader. It was a misunderstanding, purely a misunderstanding!"
"You—!" Yuan Shikai trembled with rage.
He's not stupid, of course he doesn't believe it's just a misunderstanding!
This guy was about to kill me!
But the fear of almost being struck dead still lingered in his mind, making him want to say something harsh but not daring to.
What if things really escalate and this guy continues to attack?
I simply can't handle it!
But if we don't say something, how can we save face today?
Yuan Shikai's face turned pale and then red, and he opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word.
"Lord Yuan! Please calm down! It's a misunderstanding!" Tan Sitong rushed over and stood between the two men, bowing repeatedly to Yuan Shikai.
"My name is Tan Sitong. Please calm your anger, sir!"
Yuan Shikai initially didn't take this person seriously, but after hearing the other party introduce himself...
He was taken aback at first, then, as if remembering something, the anger on his face was instantly replaced by surprise and a hint of barely perceptible delight: "You are—Mr. Zhuang Fei?!"
Tan Sitong quickly replied, "That is indeed me. I wonder what Lord Yuan is like—"
"Oh dear!" Yuan Shikai immediately adopted an excited yet respectful expression, clasped his hands in return, and spoke in a warm tone.
"My surname is Yuan, and my given name is Kai. I have long admired Mr. Zhuangfei's name! When I was in Beijing, I had the honor of meeting Mr. Kang, who spoke highly of your great talent. It is truly an honor to meet you today!"
Tan Sitong was also pleasantly surprised: "Lord Yuan, do you know Mr. Kang? To be honest, I am here at Mr. Kang's invitation to go to the capital."
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Yuan Shikai's smile widened, but his tone became even more humble: "Not at all, not at all. Mr. Kang is deeply respected by the Emperor, a pillar of the court, and a highly trusted figure!"
"My official rank is lowly; how dare I presume to claim to be a friend of Master Kang? I have merely received a few words of instruction from him."
He changed the subject, looking at Chen Wen, whose expression remained calm. A hint of apprehension and inquiry flashed in his eyes, but he forced a friendly smile and said to Tan Sitong, "Since Mr. Zhuangfei is here, it must have been a misunderstanding just now."
"I just wonder—is this incredibly skilled hero a friend of yours, sir? Or perhaps—also a friend of Master Kang?"
His question was clever; it was both a gesture of reconciliation to save face for Tan Sitong and a test of Chen Wen's true intentions.
They were trying to find a way out of this predicament.
Tan Sitong was stumped by the question and was speechless for a moment.
How could he know Chen Wen's true identity?
Based solely on their speech, behavior, and clues from the south, it is highly likely that they are rebels!
But can you say that?
If I say it out loud, the current situation will probably collapse immediately, and we'll have to fight to the death.
Although judging from Chen Wen's skills, Yuan Shikai's side might not fare well, but if things escalate and Chen Wen's identity is exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Just as Tan Sitong hesitated, Wang Wu's eyes turned cold, and his right hand silently pressed down on the hilt of another knife.
Several Blood Flag Army soldiers also slightly adjusted their positions, and the atmosphere suddenly became subtle and tense.
Chen Wen, however, seemed oblivious to the tense atmosphere, still looking at Yuan Shikai with a playful expression, a half-smile on his face.
Yuan Shikai was extremely astute and immediately sensed Tan Sitong's hesitation and the subtle hostility from Wang Wu's side.
My heart skipped a beat; I knew something was wrong.
I was afraid I had asked too rashly. If the other party was really a desperate criminal, he might really kill me to silence me once his identity was exposed!
He instinctively gripped the bent spear shaft tightly, and cold sweat began to break out on his back again.
At this delicate moment of confrontation.
Chen Wen suddenly smiled: "My surname is Chen, and my given name is Wen—I am the commander of the Jing'an Battalion."
Upon hearing this, Tan Sitong was the first to be stunned.
Commander of Jing'an Camp?
That's not right!
This person is also an official? Not a rebel? But this name—Chen Wen? Where have I heard it before?
However, if he is also an official, then this guy's previous words and actions are rather unbelievable.
Moreover, as an official, he was a colleague of Yuan Shikai, so why did he look so menacing just now?
When Yuan Shikai heard the name Chen Wen, he was first taken aback, then his expression changed drastically and his eyes widened suddenly.
As if she had heard something unbelievable, she exclaimed in shock, "You—you're the legendary Dr. Chen from Po Chi Lam?!"
Tan Sitong was jolted awake by Yuan Shikai's shout and suddenly realized what was happening. His face showed a complex expression of shock, realization, and even more confusion.
Po Chi Lam's Chen Wen!
That renowned and legendary doctor, Dr. Chen!
He invented many new drugs with miraculous effects, which even foreigners flocked to.
The Emperor and Empress Dowager had issued decrees to summon him multiple times, but he always declined with various excuses. His temper was as famous as his medical skills.
Later, he managed to get the official position of commander of the Jing'an Camp, and with the endorsement of the Nine Gates Admiral, the imperial court turned a blind eye.
Then later—the Blood Flag Army rose up, causing chaos in Lingnan, and even the Nine Gates Admiral died.
The imperial court and many others still worried about the safety of this legendary doctor.
Not long after, news came that the Union Jack had publicly announced that Chen Wen had been knighted and was in Hong Kong!
But how could such a legendary figure appear in this remote northern border town?
He even nearly beheaded the imperial army's land commander while carrying a knife.
The more Tan Sitong thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and his mind became a bit confused.
Just now, he also observed Chen Wen's words and actions, and his subtle attitude towards the Blood Flag Army.
He secretly suspected that the other party might be a traitor.
In the blink of an eye, he transformed into Dr. Chen and Sir Chen, whom even the emperor and empress dowager wanted to see and whom foreigners regarded as honored guests.
This identity is far too complicated!
Who exactly is this person? What does he want?
The person who was most distressed at this moment was none other than Yuan Shikai.
He had just been driven to the brink of death by Chen Wen, and his heart was filled with anger and lingering fear.
Unable to win, I initially planned to feign compliance and then find a way to retaliate after escaping.
But now that he knows who the other party is, his desire for revenge has instantly cooled down.
Commander of Jing'an Camp?
In terms of official rank, he was indeed lower than the commander of the land camp.
But their other identities are terrifying!
Doctor Chen is someone even the Emperor and Empress Dowager in the Forbidden City covet, but they can't persuade him to come!
A Union Jack knight, that's even more incredible!
In this day and age, ordinary foreigners can walk around freely in the Qing Dynasty, let alone high-ranking officials who are officially appointed by the foreign court.
This identity involves foreigners, and the relationship between the imperial court and foreigners.
Even the Emperor and Empress Dowager have to think twice!
Is this the kind of person he can easily retaliate against?
Forget about revenge; if the other party holds a grudge, a single word they say to some foreign official or high-ranking government official could be enough to give Yuan Shikai a hard time!
His future career in officialdom could be ruined because of this!
Yuan Shikai was in a state of utter confusion and regret.
"If only I had known—wait!" He suddenly had a jolt.
That's not right!
I don't think I've ever offended this Dr. Chen! I've never even met him!
Then why would the other party want to kill me?