Chapter 122: Suitable for Sending Them to the West
The Fourth Prince originally wanted to ask someone to drive Shen Zhixu away, but then he changed his mind, and for some reason, he waved his hand and asked someone to bring Shen Zhixu over.
When he was brought in, Shen Zhixu's eyes were filled with unconcealed joy, but he acted much more calmly. He bowed to the Fourth Prince and said, "Your Highness, I have something important to report. Please dismiss your attendants."
The Fourth Prince's eyes flickered, he turned around and got on the carriage, motioning Shen Zhixu to get on.
The guards retreated one after another.
Of course, this was only on the surface. As for those shadow guards in the dark, Shen Zhixu had no idea.
No one knew what Shen Zhixu said to the Fourth Prince in the carriage.
An incense stick later, when Shen Zhixu got off the carriage, he had swept away his previous decadence, his steps were steady and he looked confident.
Five days, just five days, and the Fourth Prince will surely treat him as a guest of honor, just like in his previous life.
At that time, he will be able to leave the Ministry of Revenue as he wishes.
As soon as Shen Zhixu returned home, he felt that the atmosphere was a little off.
"Husband, the lady is here." Bai Xizhi came forward immediately. She lowered her voice and looked towards the front hall.
Hearing this, Shen Zhixu frowned immediately.
They are really haunting.
"Pa!" He had just stepped into the front hall when Wu rushed up unexpectedly and slapped him hard in the face.
Shen Zhixu's cheeks were burning. He raised his hand and gently touched the corner of his mouth. A little blood bloomed on his fingertips. His eyes darkened and he looked at Wu coldly, "What kind of madness did Madam go through today?"
Before coming in, he sent away the servants guarding outside.
Now he is short of money, and there are only three servants left in the house, including Qingshu.
"You rebellious son, you actually ordered someone to set fire and wanted to burn your father to death. How could you do such a thing as patricide? Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?" Wu's eyes were almost spitting fire.
Shen Zhixu gently pinched the blood on his fingertips, his eyes flashed slightly. So, Qin Kaiji is dead?
"When did I order arson? Is Lord Qin injured?"
Because she was too angry, Wu didn't notice that Shen Zhixu's way of addressing them had changed.
"Fortunately, your father was lucky enough to survive. You still dare to say it wasn't you. The arsonist was Qingshu. Isn't he your man?" Wu shouted.
A hint of disappointment flashed across Shen Zhixu’s eyes.
What a pity.
Qin Kaiji is not dead!
The grace of raising a child is greater than the grace of giving birth to a child.
He was able to kill Xie Changning in his previous life, so why couldn't he kill Qin Kaiji and her in this life?
"Qingshu's mother is seriously ill, and he returned home to visit two days ago. You said he was the arsonist, but who else is he? As long as you bring him to me, I will believe you."
He was wondering, was it Qingshu who made the decision without his knowledge, or was it Xie Changning who coerced and bribed him into doing it?
If it was the latter, he naturally couldn't stay any longer...
Wu choked, "He escaped!"
Suddenly, Shen Zhixu's eyes reddened. "That means Mother has no evidence. I know the relationship between you and me very well. As long as I am still a human being, I would never do such a thing."
"Or, in my mother's heart, I am worse than an animal?"
"Besides, even if Qingshu was the one who set the fire, did I order him to do that? His indenture is still in Xie Changning's hands. This must have been done deliberately by Xie Changning. Her purpose is self-evident!"
"Zhi Xu, I knew you were not that kind of person. We were all fooled by that vicious woman Xie Changning. I'm sorry, mother shouldn't have beaten you without asking any questions." Seeing him like this, Wu suddenly felt guilty.
That's what a mother is like. As long as her child says it, she believes it.
"Just because I was in a bad mood that day and my attitude towards father was a little bad, you doubt me like this?" Shen Zhixu's face was full of grievance.
He paused, "I've already made an appointment with my second brother. In two days, I'll accompany you and meet him at Tianranju. With me as your brother's witness, he will definitely recognize you."
When he said this, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Two days later, it was a great day.
It's suitable to send them to the west...
Tianranju is a rare and great place!
Wu was pleasantly surprised. "Zhi Xu, is what you said true?"
Shen Zhixu pursed his lips and said nothing.
At that moment, Mrs. Wu felt more and more guilty and apologized to him repeatedly.
"Someone come! Serve tea for the Madam." Shen Zhixu said in a low voice.
Mrs. Wu felt even more upset.
After a while, Bai Xizhi came up with a cup of tea. Shen Zhixu gave her a look, and Bai Xizhi instantly understood what he meant.
"I hope Madam won't blame me. My husband has been in a bad mood these days because of his career. On top of that, he's been injured repeatedly, and he has been suffering. Also, the Marquis' Mansion hasn't sent any money since the old lady fell ill. Now, our family can't even afford the money for my husband's medicine!" Bai Xizhi said, shedding tears silently.
After waiting for her to finish, Shen Zhixu scolded her, "Xizhi, shut up. What are you saying? If there's no medicine, then don't take it. It's okay if it's bitter. Life will get better."
The two people sang in unison.
Wu's heart was in a knot. "This is all my negligence. I brought some silver notes with me, I estimate there are five or six hundred taels. I will ask someone to send you some silver later."
Shen Zhixu hypocritically declined, saying that they owed him the child because they didn't raise him.
"Thank you, ma'am." Bai Xizhi took the banknote swiftly.
When Wu left, her heart was filled with guilt towards Shen Zhixu.
After sending Wu away, Shen Zhixu glanced at Bai Xizhi calmly. He was about to rise to the top, once Qin Kaiji and Wu, the two stumbling blocks, were eliminated.
Soon it would be her turn and that rebellious son Qian'er's...
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