"Quan Guannan, what do you mean by that?"
Qiao Feng's brows knitted tightly. "How could our proud Beggar Gang fall into barbarian hands? Explain yourself clearly."
"Deputy Chief Ma's widow, Madam Ma, told me you're actually a Khitan. That's why I must rebel against you!"
"Bullshit!!!"
Hearing this, Qiao Feng could not help roaring, "You're the Khitan! Your whole family are Khitans!"
Qiao Feng could hardly be blamed for reacting that way. In the eyes of the people of the Great Song, Khitans were much like the Japanese devils in the eyes of the people of China.
Calling someone from China a Japanese devil was more insulting than cursing eighteen generations of their ancestors.
"At first, I didn't believe it either. But Madam Ma has a handwritten letter left by Chief Wang, and it explicitly reveals the secret of your Khitan origins."
Afraid that Qiao Feng might strike him dead in his fury, Quan Guannan hurriedly explained, "The handwriting in that letter is exactly the same as Chief Wang's. And Deputy Chief Ma, who was responsible for keeping it safe, was suddenly murdered. How could I not believe it?
"If you don't believe what I'm saying, just wait another incense stick's worth of time. Madam Ma and the others should arrive by then. Once you've read that letter, you'll know."
"..."
Seeing how solemnly Quan Guannan swore to it, Qiao Feng pondered for a moment before saying, "Fine. I'll give you another incense stick's worth of time."
"Chief, surely you don't actually believe this despicable scoundrel?"
Elder Song could not help speaking up. "We watched you grow up! How could you possibly be a Khitan?"
"Elder Song, I don't believe Quan Guannan's words. But I'm worried that someone has deceived him, too."
Qiao Feng shook his head. "First of all,