Chapter 111 Green Sleeves



"Who is it?" Old Madam Qin asked.

"Don't you know who she is?" Qin Wenyuan was a little anxious. "She is clearly the mysterious woman known as the 'Thousand-Faced Demon Queen' in the martial arts world. If she harms us, I'm afraid Cuiyun Tower will suffer a devastating disaster."

When Madam Qin heard this, her expression instantly became solemn. She pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "Wenyuan, what are you worried about? Since you took over, Cuiyunlou's business has been booming. Are you worried that this 'Thousand Faces Enchantress' will affect our business?"

Qin Wenyuan shook his head: "Mother, I am not worried about the business, but her identity. If she really has some plans, I am afraid that our family will be implicated."

Madam Qin's eyes narrowed, and she said seriously, "Wenyuan, you are my son, so I naturally trust your judgment. But it seems too hasty to judge that a mysterious woman is against us just because she appears. You should get to know her in depth and find out what her purpose is."

Qin Wenyuan hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Mother is right, I should indeed investigate it myself. But...but I am worried that she will do something bad to me."

Madam Qin's eyes flashed with a smile, and she said softly: "Wenyuan, you are my son, I believe in your ability. You just need to be careful, I believe you can handle it properly."

As night fell, the lights in Cuiyun Tower were bright, and the stars dotted the night sky, as if competing with the lights on the building. Sheng Hongye stood in front of the window, looking at the distant sky, with a faint smile on his lips. The maid Xiang Zhu gently pushed the door open, with a hint of nervousness and expectation on her face.

Xiang Zhu: "Master, Master Qin has arrived and is waiting downstairs."

Sheng Hongye nodded slightly, turned around and walked towards the living room, followed closely by Xiang Zhu. In the living room, Qin Wenyuan was sitting on the armchair, looking calm, as if he was already accustomed to this scene.

Sheng Hongye sat down and glanced at Qin Wenyuan sharply: "Brother-in-law, how are you going to act out our scene today?"

Qin Wenyuan smiled and responded: "Everything will be subject to the arrangements of the eldest master."

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with approval, and he turned to Xiang Zhu: "Zhu'er, go and ask your sister to come over."

Xiang Zhu took the order and left. After a while, Sheng Yunrong, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, appeared in the living room. She was dressed in red, with delicate makeup, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

Sheng Yunrong: "Brother, why did you arrange this scene?"

Sheng Hongye patted his sister's hand gently: "Yunrong, don't worry, we are just acting in order to reveal the true face of some people."

Sheng Yunrong nodded, her eyes becoming firm.

At this time, Xiang Zhu had returned and stood behind Sheng Hongye. Sheng Hongye winked at her, and Xiang Zhu understood and gently stepped aside.

Sheng Hongye: "Brother-in-law, I heard that your business has been booming recently. Do you have any experience?"

Qin Wenyuan smiled faintly: "It was just a fluke. How dare I embarrass myself in front of the eldest master."

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with a hint of teasing: "Brother-in-law, you are too modest. I heard that you have been competing with someone for a piece of land recently. Is it true?"

Qin Wenyuan smiled slightly: "It is true, but the piece of land does not mean much to me. I just want to see the other party's background."

Sheng Hongye's eyes narrowed: "The other party's background? Did you find out something?"

Qin Wenyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "My Lord, this matter involves a lot of things. I am worried that it will affect the Sheng family."

Sheng Xue couldn't help but interrupt: "Wen Yuan, if you have any findings, just tell us. Our Sheng family is not easy to bully."

Qin Wenyuan looked at Sheng Xue, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Miss Sheng, I did find some clues, but they need further confirmation. Before that, I hope the Sheng family can give me some support."

Sheng Hongye patted Qin Wenyuan on the shoulder and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. As long as you say the word, the Sheng family will do their best."

At this time, Xiang Zhu walked into the living room quietly and whispered a few words in Sheng Hongye's ear. Sheng Hongye's eyes changed and he turned to Qin Wenyuan: "Brother-in-law, it seems that our play has to end early."

Qin Wenyuan's eyes flashed with nervousness: "Master, what happened?"

Sheng Hongye: "Someone is secretly investigating our Sheng family. I am worried that they will find clues about this piece of land and threaten the safety of the Sheng family."

Qin Wenyuan pondered for a moment and said, "My Lord, I have a suggestion that may solve this problem."

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Brother-in-law, tell me about it."

Qin Wenyuan: "Why don't we take advantage of their trick and deliberately leak some false information to lure those people into the trap, and then take them down in one fell swoop."

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with approval: "Good idea! Brother-in-law, you are really smart. Then we will act according to your plan."

Sheng Xue looked at the two of them worriedly: "Brother, Wen Yuan, you have to be careful."

Qin Wenyuan took off the rough cloth covering his face, and looked at Sheng Hongye and Xiang Zhu in the room with bloodshot eyes, furiously.

Sheng Hongye leaned on the soft brocade cushion with a calm expression, while Xiang Zhu stood aside with a nervous look.

Qin Wenyuan's voice was like a summer thunder, echoing in the room: "Sheng Hongye, what do you mean? Why did you set this trap in Cuiyun Tower and put us in danger?"

Sheng Hongye smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "Brother Wenyuan, you misunderstood. Cuiyun Tower is a place of trouble. We just want to help you clear the suspicion so that you will not be implicated in this dispute."

Xiang Zhu couldn't help but interrupt: "But the eldest master, Master Qin..."

Sheng Hongye waved his hand to interrupt her and turned his gaze to Qin Wenyuan: "Brother Wenyuan, the three of us are like brothers, how could I harm you? There is a great secret hidden in this Cuiyun Tower, and we want to uncover the truth with you."

Qin Wenyuan clenched his fists, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided. He took a deep breath and said, "Then why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Sheng Hongye sighed: "This matter involves too many things, and we are also worried that you will be implicated. Now that things have come to this, we can only work together to find out the truth."

Xiang Zhu looked at Qin Wenyuan anxiously: "Mr. Qin, you should know the eldest son's character. He will not harm you."

Qin Wenyuan was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, in that case, let's uncover this secret together."

Sheng Hongye's eyes flashed with joy, and he said, "Okay, then let's start with the investigation of Cuiyun Tower. This Cuiyun Tower is a place of controversy, and it must be hiding many secrets."

The interior of Cuiyun Tower was bustling and noisy, with singing girls and dancers dancing, and guests drinking and gambling. Sheng Hongye and Qin Wenyuan mixed into the crowd and carefully observed every corner. They found that the owner of the building seemed to be particularly concerned about a certain singing girl in the building. The singing girl was named Luxiu, who was as beautiful as a flower and had a melodious voice.

Sheng Hongye and Qin Wenyuan decided to start with Luxiu. They found an opportunity to talk to Luxiu. Luxiu was smart and knew everything about Cuiyun Tower. She told them that there was a mysterious boss behind Cuiyun Tower named Shi. Shi controlled the fate of Cuiyun Tower but never showed up.


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