Hengchang Casino dared to open a casino in the new capital city not only because it had powerful backers, but also because it was quite strong itself.

The number of thugs employed by gambling dens sometimes exceeds the number of customers.

The group rushed out of the gambling den, facing each other in pairs, like two opposing camps in battle.

The few pedestrians on the street who were already walking around were afraid of being accidentally hurt, so they all kept their distance.

As soon as he stepped out of the gambling den, the manager of Hengchang saw that the number of people surrounding the gambling den was twice that of the thugs, each holding a large knife and wearing a uniform dark blue uniform.

It made him a little nervous, wondering who he had offended.

When he first saw Lu Qiqi, he noticed that the teenage girl had a calm and composed gaze, with an indescribable sharpness in her eyes.

The shopkeeper's first thought was that this was a noble lady from the general's mansion, who had such a dignified and imposing presence at such a young age.

But how can someone who runs a gambling den lose their momentum from the very beginning?

If everyone learned to surround the gambling den, then this business would be pointless; they might as well pack up and get out of here.

The shopkeeper raised his voice and asked, "I wonder what your intentions are in surrounding Hengchang Gambling House?"

If Hengchang Casino has failed in its service, please let us know.

With Nineteen present, Lu Qiqi naturally didn't need to speak up herself.

He asked, "Has Hengchang Casino closed down, and what about that guy named Lu Dachuan?"

The manager remembered the purse in his hand, immediately went up to the shopkeeper, and whispered the whole story in his ear.

The shopkeeper was surprised to find that the visitor was from the Marquis of Lin'an's residence.

His eyes widened for a moment, but he calmed down the next second and said, "The person this young man is talking about, my subordinates have indeed detained one of them."

However, this man owes the gambling den eight hundred taels of silver. I wonder if the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion intends to repay this debt for him?

At this moment, Lu Qiqi smiled and said, "No, shopkeeper, I didn't come here to save him."

On the contrary, I have an irreconcilable hatred for him. He owes so much debt to the gambling den that he probably won't see the light of day again.

I've only come to see him off."

The shopkeeper suddenly burst out laughing, "Miss, are you trying to trick me? You've brought so many people to surround the gambling den."

So all this is just to see how this person gets their hands and feet chopped off?

Lu Qiqi smiled helplessly, "My elders feel sorry for me and think I am just a weak woman, so they sent the guards to protect me. Please be understanding, shopkeeper."

The shopkeeper saw that Lu Qiqi spoke calmly and did not seem to be making up lies, but he was a little confused. Why was she making such a big fuss just to watch someone get their hands and feet chopped off?

But it doesn't matter. Lu Dachuan is from out of town. After the people at the gambling den figured out his background, they set a trap for him.

Even if the money can't be recovered, the gambling den won't lose much.

After all, Lu Dachuan had already contributed a considerable amount of money to the gambling den.

The shopkeeper's gaze softened, and he said with a forced smile, "Please, young lady."

After saying this, the steward quickly stepped forward to lead the way for everyone.

The group walked to the back courtyard of the gambling den. There were many broken bowls and bamboo chicken coops in the courtyard, making the whole place look messy.

After crossing the courtyard, the steward took out a key and opened the door to the woodshed.

The moment the copper lock opened, the shopkeeper turned to Lu Qiqi and reminded her, "Miss, the smell inside is unpleasant, please be prepared."

Lu Qiqi nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, shopkeeper. Please lead the way."

The door was pushed open, and the stench of foul smells, blood, and rotting dead rats rushed out instantly.

Fortunately, Lu Qiqi had prepared in advance and wore a mask with scented powder, which helped to isolate some of the suffocating smell.

The guards behind her didn't have it so easy. They covered their mouths and noses in disgust and followed Lu Qiqi into the woodshed.

Upon entering the woodshed, Lu Qiqi discovered that it held a hidden secret.

The woodshed didn't look very big, but there was actually a hidden underground room underneath.

If we hadn't brought the guards with us today, the shopkeeper probably wouldn't have been so accommodating and taken us directly to the dark room.

The dark room wasn't very big; it just consisted of a few rooms, but quite a few people were locked inside.

When everyone saw Lu Qiqi, their eyes revealed a greedy look, as if they wanted to devour her alive.

Faced with such a disgusting gaze, Lu Qiqi felt a chill run down her spine.

The guards naturally understood what these people were thinking, so they directly banged on the prison door with their scabbards to warn everyone.

The people locked up in the cell all cowered when they saw the broadsword; they were all people who had been beaten and were now conditioned to react to sharp weapons.

"arrive."

The steward led everyone to a cell where only a few people were being held in charge. Judging from their clothes, they were covered in dust and had some bloodstains.

Compared to the people locked in the other cells, he looked to be in much better condition.

Lu Qiqi guessed that these people must have been locked up not long ago.

Finally, Lu Dachuan was dragged out.

The group arrived at an open space that looked like a torture chamber, with bloodstained hemp ropes nearby.

Nineteen moved a stool over, carefully wiped it, and then put a cloth on it before Lu Qiqi sat down.

This gesture was so convincing that it made the shopkeeper ponder his identity even more.

The Marquis of Lin'an's family was a prominent family, and he had never heard of such a remarkable young lady.

Lu Dachuan was beaten up and locked in a cell. Not long after, when he was dragged out and pinned to the ground, all he could see was a light green dress.

This is a woman's dress.

He was overjoyed and shouted, "Let me go! I am the fourth uncle of Miss Lin'an Marquis's cousin! You can't treat me like this!"

At this moment, Nineteen spoke up, "Make him raise his head."

The thug looked at the shopkeeper, and after the shopkeeper nodded in agreement, he forced Lu Dachuan to kneel down, grabbed his hair, and forced him to raise his head.

Lu Dachuan looked at the woman sitting in front of him through the dim light.

The woman wore a light blue veil, obscuring her face, but her bright eyes seemed familiar.

For a moment, Lu Dachuan was stunned. His first reaction was that this was not Lu Changping.

After all, Lu Changping's appearance resembled that of her mother, Jin, and she had small, beady eyes.

The woman's large eyes alone were as striking as Lu Changping's entire pair.

"Who are you?"

Lu Dachuan felt a little flustered, but those big eyes instantly brought him back to his senses.

They look so alike! Those eyes are exactly the same as Chen Wenjun's.

Lu Qiqi didn't hide anything. She gently removed her mask and spoke in a soft, even ethereal voice.

"It's me, Fourth Uncle."

"Haven't seen you for a year, and you've already forgotten?"

When Lu Dachuan saw Lu Qiqi, his fear vanished, and he even felt a sense of joy.

After all, no one knew that he had caused Chen Wenjun's death.

The second son's two daughters were very young at the time, so it was even more impossible for them to know.

He smiled, as if Lu Qiqi would rescue him from this dungeon soon.

"Seven Seven, I am Fourth Uncle."

Please save me! Get me out of here quickly!

I used to hold you when you were little!