Chapter 396

Now, Jing Er even lost his appetite.

He stood up abruptly, took the wine, and walked towards the group of people who had been talking. The group followed him, leaving only two people still sitting.

He had a kind face, as if he wanted to invite them to drink together, but as soon as he got to their side, Jing Er's expression changed, and he pressed a knife against their waists: "If you don't want to die, then come with me obediently!"

The people at the table were terrified when they saw it.

They were just gamblers, not desperate criminals. Seeing the menacing looks on Jing Er's group's faces, they dropped their bowls and chopsticks and followed them.

Jing Er led them into a dark alley.

The group of people were terrified. They huddled against the wall, kowtowing to Jing Er and the others, pleading, "Great heroes! Great heroes, spare our lives! We haven't done anything that goes against the natural order!"

"Gathering people to gamble, isn't that a crime?"

As soon as Jing Er said this, the group fell silent.

Jing Er's sharp gaze swept over everyone, like that of a hawk, and he snorted coldly, "You just said that the Marquis of Changping's mansion lends money at interest, what's going on?"

The person who spoke earlier complained bitterly: "Oh dear, this is not something I made up, someone actually saw it with their own eyes!"

"Who saw it with their own eyes, you?"

The man fell silent.

Jing Er snorted coldly.

If even a whisper of this gets out, it would be fatal for a reputation-conscious organization.

Right now, dealing with these individuals is not the most important thing.

Where did you hear that?

The person who was eloquent before was now speechless, his eyes darting around erratically.

Seeing this, Jing Er understood: "If you honestly confess and keep quiet about this, I'll pretend I never saw you today. Otherwise—"

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

The man quickly confessed: "I'll tell you! It was a guy I often hang out with, named Liu San, who told me! He said it was a big secret, he only told me, and forbade me to tell anyone else! I was drunk when I said that—"

Where do they live?

The man answered honestly, and then said, "Great hero, I've said everything I needed to say. Please, be magnanimous and don't make things difficult for us brothers!"

Jing Er stood up: "Watch your mouths! I've already remembered you. If I hear similar rumors again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Yes, yes!"

Jing Er glanced at everyone again before turning and leaving, as if he knew nothing, and returned to the restaurant to sit down.

In the dark alley, the group exchanged glances and chuckled.

——

After Yunxi finished her meal, she wandered around the streets for a while before reluctantly returning home.

As soon as they returned to the Marquis's residence, Jing Er called out to Le An.

The matter he had just heard on the street was too serious; he had to report it to Madam Zheng as soon as possible. Since Le'an and Madam Zheng were both in the backyard, it would be more convenient for Le'an to go and tell her.

But for some reason, Le'an was possessed. When he saw that he wanted to talk to her alone, she covered her ears and ran away in a flash.

Jing Er: ......

He looked down and sniffed himself, feeling unsure.

It doesn't smell bad at all.

That's all.

Since Le'an couldn't be relied upon, Jing Er had no choice but to go himself.

Rongxi Hall.

Jing Er knelt on the ground and relayed what he had overheard in the restaurant to Madam Zheng. He then added, "I have already sent someone to find Liu San. Madam, rest assured, according to that person, this matter has not spread."

Hearing this, Madam Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, but her face was extremely pale.