"This young brother may be young, but he handles matters with great propriety. This time, he has given Master Zheng of the Zheng Estate more than enough face."
"Yes, yes. He truly has a broad mind and an endless road ahead."
"To possess such judgment at so young an age—he is bound to achieve great things someday."
Outside Li Chengfeng's courtyard gate, having heard the conversation between Li Chengfeng and Zheng Lianqing of the Zheng Estate, the shopkeepers and servants from various households who had followed along to see what was happening could not help murmuring among themselves.
At the courtyard gate, Li Chengfeng cupped his fists toward Zheng Lianqing. "Master Zheng is a great hero admired by everyone in Green Mountain City. This time, Master Zheng's household slave committed an offense. It was precisely out of my respect for Master Zheng that I did not dare punish him here on my own authority. I hope this brother understands."
Hearing Li Chengfeng put it so plainly, Zheng Lianqing raised his brows in surprise and returned the salute. "I will report this truthfully to my uncle."
"You lowly slave, behave yourself."
After speaking to Li Chengfeng, Zheng Lianqing cast another disgusted remark at Wei Zhong of the Zheng Estate, who lay on the ground. Then he cupped his hands, turned, and led his servants away.
Only Steward Wei of the Zheng Estate remained behind, his face ashen with despair.
Seeing that Zheng Lianqing, one of the Zheng Estate's principal figures, had left, the people sent by the various factions to gather information also smiled as they cupped their fists to Li Chengfeng, then dispersed one after another.
"Congratulations, Brother Chengfeng, on clearing up this misunderstanding."
"Yes, yes. Congratulations, Brother Chengfeng, on resolving this misunderstanding. Your days ahead will be peaceful now."