Chapter 181 The Wild Man Shen Qingnian Brought Back
Xie Yanzhi then got off the carriage and looked around.
Chengxi is right next to Suzhou, and the houses around it have large stone carvings that bring good fortune, decorated with gold leaf, making it look quite luxurious.
Did Shen Qingnian grow up in a place like this? Why doesn't she reek of money?
On the contrary, it was the woody scent that made him feel at ease?
Seeing his extraordinary bearing, the gatekeeper quickly bowed and was about to turn around to report to the mansion when Xie Yanzhi raised his hand to stop him.
"No need to announce it." Xie Yanzhi's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.
The gatekeeper dared not disobey and could only bow and lead the way.
Xie Yanzhi strolled slowly, his gaze sweeping over every blade of grass and tree in the Shen residence, imagining what Shen Qingnian's life would be like here.
Xie Yanzhi then realized that she had hardly mentioned anything about her childhood, and he knew nothing about her either.
All I know is that she has a mother who loves her very much.
He had never taken the initiative to learn about these things before.
Now he wants to know, and he wants Shen Qingnian to tell him in person.
Unfortunately, she was no longer able to speak.
He came to Chengxi this time to see Shen Qingnian's mother, whom she was worried about.
She ran away from him that time and didn't have time to come back to visit him.
He wanted to help her fulfill this wish so that she would have no regrets.
As they approached the main hall, a woman's voice rang out: "Young Master Jiang, you shouldn't be thinking about that bitch Shen Qingnian anymore. Our Qingrui is quite pretty and has a gentle nature. If you like her, why don't you..."
There was no response from inside the house, then the woman was heard saying:
"That Shen Qingnian has been away from home for three months. With her alluring looks, she's probably already been kidnapped by some random man and turned into a used woman!"
"Otherwise, why wouldn't there be any news? They must be too ashamed to come back!"
Xie Yanzhi paused, his brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
Yuan Qing followed behind him, his anger burning as he listened.
How dare these people speak to Miss Qing like that! He wanted to punch that woman right then and there!
Just as the gatekeeper was about to step forward to report, Yuan Qing immediately stepped forward and blocked him from speaking.
Inside the main hall, Jiang Funian was embracing a girl in a pink dress. Hearing Wang's words, he grinned lewdly and said, "Shen Qingrui is nice, but I just like Shen Qingnian's style!"
"Shen Changyin, I'm giving you three more days. If you still can't bring Shen Qingnian to me, then you can forget about keeping those dozen or so shops on East Street open!"
After saying that, he pushed the girl away from his arms and got up to leave.
But as soon as he turned around, before he could even take a step, he was kicked in the chest!
With a muffled thud, Jiang Funian staggered back a few steps.
"Young Master Jiang!" Shen Changyin and Madam Wang cried out in fright, their faces turning pale.
Who would be so bold as to kick their honored guest away!
Seeing the pained expression on Jiang Funian's face, they worried that if he was seriously injured, he would take his anger out on them.
Shen Changyin stepped forward to help Jiang Funian, but Jiang Funian pushed him away.
Just as Wang was about to unleash a torrent of abuse on the newcomer, she turned her head and saw a tall, upright man standing at the door.
He wore a moon-white brocade robe, with a jade belt around his waist, from which hung a mutton-fat white jade pendant, gleaming with a warm luster.
He exuded an air of composure and elegance, making Jiang Funian appear like a clown in comparison.
Wang's heart skipped a beat. This person must be someone extraordinary, someone they could never afford to offend.
The man's eyes were as cold as ice, with a hint of anger in them. Wang was stunned for a moment, and the words of scolding stuck in her throat.
Jiang Funian clutched his chest, wincing in pain. He was the only son of the magistrate of Chengxi County; who would dare to touch him?
He looked up and saw a strange man. He was instantly enraged and pointed at Xie Yanzhi, yelling, "Who are you! How dare you kick me! Do you know who I am? My father is Magistrate Jiang of Chengxi County!"
Yuan Qing looked at his arrogant appearance and sized him up again.
At the age of twenty-seven or twenty-eight, he was fair-skinned and handsome, dressed in fine clothes, yet exuding an air of dissoluteness.
She wore a gold thumb ring on her hand, thicker than a thumb, and her hair ornament was also made of pure gold, so dazzling it made people dizzy.
He must come from a wealthy family, but he probably doesn't have much formal education.
How dare someone like that have designs on Miss Qing?
Yuan Qing sneered inwardly, thinking, "Why doesn't he take a piss and look at himself in the mirror to see what kind of person he is!"
Xie Yanzhi took a step forward, his gaze falling on Jiang Funian, his voice as cold as ice: "Who gave you the audacity to speak to her like that!"
The son of a mere county magistrate dares to be arrogant in front of him! Dares to insult his concubine in front of him!
Jiang Funian was taken aback, then realized what he meant and pointed at Xie Yanzhi, saying, "You mean that bitch Shen Qingnian...?"
Before he could finish speaking, a sharp "slap" was heard, and Yuan Qing stepped forward and slapped him across the face.
"How dare someone like you call Miss Qing by her name!"
He even pointed his finger at his master! He's courting death!
Jiang Funian's head was turned to the side by the blow, and his left cheek instantly became red and swollen, burning with pain.
He then pointed at Xie Yanzhi and started cursing, "I know, you're the wild man Shen Qingnian found!"
"That slut was meant to be a tribute to me, but you stole her away!"
Jiang Funian was even more furious now; no one had ever dared to treat him like this before!
He covered his face, glared at Xie Yanzhi and Yuan Qing, and shouted, "Guards! Beat these two ignorant fools to death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, four guards dressed in short-sleeved shirts rushed in from outside the door. They were all tall and burly, and they were holding wooden sticks. They were obviously Jiang Funian's men.
He wanted to see how these two outsiders could act so arrogantly in Chengxi!
Yuan Qing was not afraid at all. He stepped forward and was about to make a move when he saw Xie Yanzhi slightly raise his hand.
The next second, more than a dozen black-clad guards jumped over the wall of the Shen residence. Each of them was agile and had a knife at their waist. They quickly surrounded the four guards that Jiang Funian had brought.
The men Jiang Funian brought were nothing but street thugs; how could they possibly be a match for Xie Yanzhi's well-trained guards?
In no time, the four guards were beaten to the ground, howling in pain.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Funian's face turned deathly pale, and he lost all his previous arrogance.
Shen Changyin and Wang Shi were so frightened that they trembled all over and stood aside, not daring to even breathe.
Looking at Xie Yanzhi, Wang felt increasingly flustered.
This person not only has an extraordinary demeanor, but also has so many powerful guards under his command; he must be someone of great importance.
They've gone deep into trouble this time.
Xie Yanzhi didn't look at Jiang Funian again, turning his gaze to Shen Changyin and Madam Wang, his voice calm yet imposing: "Where is Shen Qingnian's mother?"
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