Lin Yu has no violent tendencies.
The purpose of attacking Feng Jiu was actually to train him.
As for external training, Lin Yu couldn't stand the kid's delicate skin and tender flesh, so he planned to toughen him up more. This way, when taking pills, the medicinal effects could be maximized.
Just as Feng Jiu was being repeatedly ravaged and rubbed by Lin Yu.
In the back hall of the Marquis's residence outside the pass, the servants were busy at work.
Since the Marquis's banquet is the day after tomorrow, Shen Shi'en has decided to hold it at home, so he naturally needs to buy ingredients and make preparations in a hurry.
In the kitchen, while everyone was busy, a manager walked in from outside.
Looking at the simmering liquid in the pot, the steward frowned. "What is this? It's just clear broth and water. Is this even fit for human consumption?"
The cook quickly bowed and replied, "Reporting to Steward Wang, this is mung bean soup for the Marquis. The Marquis has been taking too much tonic these past few days and wants to cool down!"
"Oh, mung bean soup!" Manager Wang frowned. "But the color looks a bit off. Is there something wrong with the beans? Go and bring them to me so I can take a look!"
"yes!"
The cook dared not delay and hurriedly went back to get the mung bean soup. Taking advantage of this moment, Steward Wang quickly pulled a paper packet from his sleeve, opened it, and sprinkled the medicinal powder inside into the mung bean soup!
By the time the cook turned around, Steward Wang had already finished everything and disappeared from the spot.
The cook paused for a moment, then shook his head, put the beans away, and continued making mung bean soup.
After Steward Wang left, he went directly to the garden, where a man was standing with his hands behind his back.
"Brother Rui, I've taken care of what you asked me to do!"
"Were you discovered?"
"Absolutely! You can trust me to handle things!"
Manager Wang grinned, but then said, "But Brother Rui, is this medicine really safe? If something really happens to the Marquis, we're both finished!"
Li Rui glanced at him. "We grew up together. From childhood to adulthood, when have I ever lied to you? Don't worry, this medicine cost my uncle a lot of money to get! At first, this medicine only caused some diarrhea symptoms, which were not serious. It was only later that the diarrhea got worse and worse, and eventually, the person died from dehydration. Even with medical testing, it would be impossible to detect it!"
Upon hearing this, Manager Wang immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then said with a grin, "After this is done..."
Li Rui said calmly, "Don't worry, I'll make sure you get your share of the benefits after this is done! I've already had my master arrange it; he'll send you abroad right away!"
As he spoke, he pulled out a bank card and handed it to Manager Wang, saying, "There are over 30 million in this Swiss account, enough for you to squander abroad!"
Manager Wang was overjoyed. More than 30 million yuan—he couldn't earn that much money even if he worked at the Shen family's mansion his whole life.
Li Rui glanced at him and coldly warned, "Remember, you must keep this a secret. If you dare to tell anyone, I don't need to tell you what I'm capable of!"
Manager Wang's face hardened, and he hurriedly assured him, "Don't worry, Brother Rui, I'll keep this a secret until I die! If I dare to tell anyone, may I be struck by lightning!"
Whoosh!
Just then, a faint sound came from the bushes nearby.
"Who goes there?" Li Rui looked over suddenly, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
Manager Wang hurried over and parted the bushes, but the place was empty, as if no one had ever stood there.
Manager Wang scratched his head and prepared to leave. Just then, he suddenly saw a piece of floral cloth lying at his feet, clearly left behind after being scratched by a tree branch.
Li Rui rushed over, grabbed the strip of cloth, glanced at it, and his face immediately turned grim. "Oh no! Our conversation must have been overheard!"
Manager Wang panicked immediately, "Brother Rui, what should we do?!"
"What else can we do? Go after them!"
Li Rui roared in exasperation.
Manager Wang was so frightened that he wet himself and immediately chased after them into the distance.
Li Rui, however, remained standing still, having calmed down.
This strip of cloth... looks somewhat familiar.
Having grown up in the mansion, he excelled in two things: reading people's expressions and having a photographic memory.
He'd seen that color of fabric before, but whose could it be...?
At that moment, he suddenly thought of something and his eyes widened abruptly.
A figure suddenly flashed into his mind.
It was none other than Shen Manshu's maid, Xiao Huan!
"Oh no!" Li Rui's heart was pounding. If someone else had heard this, there might have been room for maneuver, but Xiao Huan was Shen Manshu's personal maid. If Xiao Huan found out and told Shen Manshu, he would probably only have one way out: death!
He was right; it was Xiao Huan who had overheard their conversation.
Moreover, Xiao Huan was sent by Shen Manshu to monitor Li Rui. Given Shen Manshu's intelligence, she had already sensed that something was wrong with Li Rui and was naturally on guard against him. Xiao Huan was quick-witted, so she simply had Xiao Huan keep an eye on Li Rui's every move in the mansion.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Huan actually uncovered Li Rui's conspiracy this time.
Da da da!
At this moment, Xiao Huan hurriedly entered the mansion with small, quick steps, heading straight for Shen Manshu's room!
Upon entering the room, apart from a few servants cleaning, there was no sign of Shen Manshu.
She hurriedly grabbed a servant and asked, "Where is the young lady?"
The servant replied, "The young lady just had Fugui push her outside; she's probably sunbathing in the front yard!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huan hurriedly turned around and ran out.
Upon arriving at the front yard, sure enough, Fugui was helping Shen Manshu to take unsteady steps on the lawn, while Shen Shi'en kept encouraging his daughter from the side.
The family was enjoying a happy time together.
"Miss..." Xiao Huan hurriedly called out and went over.
Just then, a large hand suddenly appeared, covered her mouth, and dragged her out of the yard.
Shen Manshu frowned, as if realizing something, and couldn't help but look back, but found nothing unusual.
"Fugui, let me walk by myself!" She pushed Fugui away and continued walking forward alone.
After walking for a while, he felt unsteady and was about to fall to the side.
At that moment, a tall figure hurriedly walked over and put his arm around her waist.
Shen Manshu was slightly stunned. Seeing that it was a strange man, she pushed him away. However, she lost her balance and was about to fall. At this moment, Fugui stepped forward and quickly caught her. Then he glared at the newcomer with a fierce look, as if he wanted to devour her.
In this world, apart from the Marquis and Doctor Lin, he would never allow any man to touch the young lady!
The man, who had been smiling, was now intimidated by the wealthy man's imposing manner, his face turned pale, and he stumbled back two steps.
"Wealthy people should not be rude!" Just then, Shen Shi'en hurriedly walked over and greeted the man with a smile.
He had just received the notification and naturally knew who the visitors were.
He quickly clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Young Master Ye, I am so sorry for not greeting you sooner!"
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