Chapter 138: Obsessed with Women (Part 2)
Two people died in one day, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense and people were in panic. In the evening, Shen Zongji still held a grand banquet to entertain guests, seemingly unaffected by the deaths.
But the more nonchalant he was, the more uneasy the guests became. Anyone with eyes could see that the deaths of Mr. Xin and Mr. Zhang were unusual, and after their deaths, their attendants also disappeared inexplicably.
No one can guarantee that he or she will be the next to die.
But when Shen Zongji hosted a banquet, no one dared to show respect, and in the evening, they went to the banquet together, trembling with fear. There was only one exception, and that was Pei Xingju.
Pei Xingju seemed to be indulging in romantic affairs. In the evening, he did not attend the banquet, but went straight to find Miss Ningyan. It was said that he had become Miss Ningyan's lover. Some people envied him, while others shook their heads - even at this time, he was still obsessed with women.
Therefore, while the guests were cautiously drinking with City Lord Shen at the banquet, Pei Xingju was sitting in the pavilion by the lake listening to Liu Ningyan playing the piano.
During this time, Pei Xingju said something that made Miss Ningyan smile like a flower.
This was reported to Shen Zongji by the maid.
The maid said, "Master Shen and Miss Ningyan seem to be talking and laughing. This is the first time I have seen Miss Ningyan laugh so happily. The two of them are drinking tea, admiring the moon, reciting poems and writing couplets in the waterside pavilion. It's very harmonious."
After hearing this, Shen Zongji's brows suddenly darkened.
The maid was nervous. She had only followed the instructions and reported everything that happened to Liu Ningyan and Master Shen. She didn't know which of her words had angered the city lord.
She quickly knelt down and lay on the ground in silence.
Shen Zongji put down his wine cup and suddenly walked out in his wheelchair. When the guests saw this, they stood up nervously and the dancers also stopped.
"No problem, you guys continue." Shen Zongji said with a fake smile: "I just went out to get some fresh air."
After leaving the door, he stared at the empty night sky with a frown, then asked, "Did he examine the body this morning?"
The man in black standing beside him was Commander Yu. He nodded, "Yes."
"How did you check?"
“According to the servant who was present, Master Shen lifted up the deceased’s clothes and looked at the back.”
"Oh? What did he say?"
"Master Shen said that it is certain that Mr. Zhang committed suicide by jumping into the well."
Hearing this, Shen Zongji sneered.
Of all the guests, the most suspicious was Chen Yi. Yet, he hadn't revealed a single flaw during his time at the mansion. Either he was truly just a businessman, or he possessed a deep mind that he hid perfectly.
After a while, he suddenly chuckled.
"Addicted to women?"
You will know whether you are addicted to women by trying it.
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Over here, in the waterside pavilion, Liu Ningyan drank a cup of tea and then began to play the piano for Pei Xingju.
But when she was halfway through, the maid came up and whispered something in her ear.
Liu Ningyan stopped.
She slowly looked towards Pei Xingju, bit her lip, and said, "Master Chen, Ningyan has prepared some wine at Zhaiyue Pavilion. I wonder if Master Chen is free tonight?"
The meaning of this statement couldn't be more obvious.
Pei Xingju observed her expression calmly. After a moment, the corners of his lips curled up: "Miss Ningyan invited me. I am extremely honored."
Liu Ningyan stood up softly, as if shy: "Please follow me, sir."
The two of them walked out of the pavilion, and Liu Ningyan walked nervously in front.
Shen Zongji suddenly asked her to invite Master Shen to Zhaiyue Pavilion for a drink, and she naturally understood the intention. Shen Zongji did not trust Master Shen and wanted to test him personally.
But this test must be tested.
Will Mr. Shen really touch her?
But if they don't touch it, the two of them will be exposed for acting out their previous act, and Master Shen will probably...
Liu Ningyan was nervous, unsure how to respond. She listened carefully to the movements of the person behind her and saw that Master Shen was clearly hesitant and slow in his steps.
Presumably, this sudden temptation caught him off guard.
After a while, when the two of them walked to the bottom of Zhaiyue Pavilion, Pei Xingju suddenly stopped.
Liu Ningyan turned around: "Why doesn't Mr. Shen leave?"
Pei Xingju pondered for a moment, then said to the maid, "Please, young lady, give Ruyi a message."
The maid was stunned for a moment, then bowed: "I wonder what message Master Shen wants me to convey?"
"Just say... I'm going to drink with Master Chen tonight and won't be leaving until dawn."
After hearing this, the maid laughed.
So that's what he said. Master Shen's concubine was said to be quite jealous, having previously caught her in an adultery and made a scene that everyone knew about. Tonight, Master Shen wanted to spend time with Miss Ningyan, but perhaps fearing she'd get jealous again, he simply told her to tell a lie.
She nodded: "Don't worry, Master Shen, I will definitely convey your words."
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Here, after having dinner, Zhuang Wan moved a chair and sat in the courtyard.
It was late autumn, and the nights were as cold as water. But she didn't dare go to bed so early, or she would think of the dead man in the well as soon as she closed her eyes.
At this time, the maid came over with a bowl: "Miss Ruyi, the medicine is ready, please drink it while it's hot."
Zhuang Wan held the medicine bowl and drank it listlessly, but when she was halfway through, she heard someone coming forward to salute.
"Miss Ruyi."
Zhuang Wan raised her eyes and asked, "Who are you?"
"Miss Ruyi, this servant is serving in the front yard. Master Shen has asked me to come here and pass on a message to Miss Ruyi."
"What?"
The maid said, "Master Chen said he would accompany Master Chen to drink until dawn tonight and would not come back to rest at night."
"Oh." Zhuang Wan nodded. "I see."
The maid bowed and left.
After Zhuang Wan finished drinking the medicine, she paused.
Pei Xingju is not a person who speaks without purpose. He must have a purpose for sending someone to convey this message for no apparent reason.
Besides, he said in the morning that he would go to Miss Ningyan's place tonight, so why did he suddenly say that he wanted to drink with Mr. Chen until dawn?
After thinking for a while, she put down the bowl and told the maid, "Go and find out where Liu Ningyan is now."
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