Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 479 - 250: Gentleman

Chapter 479: Chapter 250: Gentleman

Jiang Yi’s teasing made Jiang Shouzhong feel offended.

"I am indeed a righteous gentleman."

Committing immoral acts such as betraying my master is absolutely something I could never do, not even think about.

Jiang Shouzhong shook his head, "I am not that kind of person."

Jiang Yi bit her lip and smiled coyly, "Whether you’re that kind of person or not, we’ll see in the future. For now, of course, you must act the part of a gentleman. If it were me, with such a delicate master, I would definitely have some thoughts."

Jiang Shouzhong didn’t bother to argue with this woman.

Dugu Luoxue appeared indifferent, showing no particular reaction to Jiang Yi’s teasing.

Jiang Shouzhong brought up the serious matter, "The mastermind behind the scenes is ready to frame me as a spy for Nanjin Country, with current pawns including Liu Wuxu of Jinse Pavilion, Shan Dongchuan of Liushan Division, and as for Zhang Fuwang, the wealthiest man in Qingzhou, he’s still uncertain, but it’s very likely that he’s involved. Moreover, there’s someone covertly disguised as me, making it hard to track them down."

"The people you provoke sure do not have small identities," Jiang Yi frowned slightly.

Jiang Shouzhong said, "You’re mistaken, it’s not me who provoked them—they came after me of their own volition. Even now, I still don’t understand why they are targeting me."

The woman smiled coyly, her slender hands as if plucking flowers, capturing a lock of hair in her hand, "Perhaps someone sees you as a threat and wants to eliminate you. Instead, you were caught for dual cultivation, and they didn’t catch you, leading to the current situation."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded lightly, "That’s what I thought too."

He looked at Jiang Yi’s charming and alluring cheeks, "Could you help me investigate this Liu Wuxu?"

"Am I becoming your subordinate now?"

The woman expressed some dissatisfaction, "Maybe I should just call you Master instead."

Jiang Shouzhong coughed dryly, somewhat embarrassed.

Only now did he remember that this woman, as luscious as a ripe pomegranate, was a quintessential egoist, not some virtuous believer he had befriended.

The karmic connections brought by Xia He had long been exhausted.

Moreover, since she had already helped him quite a lot previously, to ask her for more would really be unjustifiable.

"Let’s consider it a favor owed, then," Jiang Shouzhong said.

Jiang Yi sneered, "How much is your favor worth?"

Jiang Shouzhong calmly said, "The future master candidate of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers, disciple of Master Dugu, the disciple of Sword Demon, your niece’s husband, your subordinate man... With so many favors, you must give one."

Jiang Yi was caught off guard by his reply.

Upon reflection, this kid indeed could owe lots of favors.

A worthy long-term investment.

Always sharp-minded in business, Jiang Yi thought for a moment, her lips slightly curved, "No problem, I’ll help you check. I can’t guarantee success, I can only do my best."

"Thank you, Ms. Jiang,"

Jiang Shouzhong smiled, then continued, "Also, you really need to look for Qingchen and the others soon too, we needn’t talk about favors there—she is your niece, talking about favors would be inappropriate."

Jiang Yi rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Don’t worry, those two girls will be fine; their cultivation is much stronger than yours. Oh, and one more thing..."

Jiang Yi looked at Jiang Shouzhong and began, "There is someone else looking for Qingchen."

"Who?"

Jiang Shouzhong asked curiously.

Jiang Yi lightly uttered three words, "He Benquan."

"Him?"

Jiang Shouzhong’s expression changed.

The former Magistrate of Qingzhou, one of the masterminds behind the Anhe Village massacre, the very person he was most eager to find.

Unexpectedly, this person was also looking for Ran Qingchen.

"Where is he?"

Jiang Shouzhong asked urgently.

Jiang Yi shook her atlas, "This guy is too cunning, only leaving a slight clue before disappearing. Qingzhou used to be his stronghold, a cunning rabbit has three burrows, let alone such a cunning man. Unless he leaves some clues, makes him come out on his own."

Make him come out on his own?

Jiang Shouzhong fell into thought.

Why would He Benquan want to find Ran Qingchen? What was his purpose?

Yeying mentioned that after his failed assassination attempt on the Crown Prince, he was wanted throughout the city and went into hiding, his situation should have been dire.

For him to suddenly appear now, unless...

A spark passed through Jiang Shouzhong’s mind.

That’s right!

He Benquan’s distant cousin is Noble Consort Lin.

Initially, his escape from Qingzhou was entirely orchestrated by Noble Consort Lin behind the scenes, which clearly showed the depth of their relationship.

And the sworn sister of Noble Consort Lin was Ran Qingchen.

In such a case, Noble Consort Lin, wishing to save her cousin, could only seek help from her sworn sister Ran Qingchen in Qingzhou.

Thus, there was only one reason for He Benquan to seek out Ran Qingchen.

It was highly likely that he had been instructed by his cousin to seek help.

Jiang Shouzhong suddenly recalled that previously Ran Qingchen had received a letter from the palace, which seemed to be from Noble Consort Lin.

Realizing this, Jiang Shouzhong said to Jiang Yi,

"He Benquan deliberately left a clue because he wanted to send Qingchen a secret signal, urging her to contact him as soon as possible,

while also looking for other trustworthy individuals.

Let’s do this, you spread some rumors, saying that Ran Qingchen got married, and the couple trusts and loves each other deeply, receiving blessings from Noble Consort Lin and her aunt Jiang Yi.

If He Benquan is really smart, he will easily guess that someone is reminding him, then he will come to you.

As Qingchen’s aunt, he can only come to you first..."

Jiang Yi’s expression turned odd, "You should know, this rumor could cause great trouble for Qingchen. Back in the Capital, there were such rumors, but they didn’t spread and no one believed them. Now it’s different, once it spreads, people will definitely dig deeper."

Jiang Shouzhong helplessly said, "During special times, there are special circumstances, I believe Qingchen will understand."

"Alright, I’ll try."

Jiang Yi nodded slightly, adding, "This also counts as a favor. I’ll owe you one for now."

Jiang Shouzhong smiled, "No problem."

Debts don’t crumble a man.

"Okay, I won’t disturb you lovebirds any longer. How you spend your night is none of my business, but Xia He must return early tomorrow morning. It would be troublesome if someone starts watching her."

Jiang Yi got up and said to Jiang Shouzhong.

Looking at the silently obedient beauty, Jiang hesitated before saying, "Given the current situation, let’s not take any risks. I’ll talk with Xia He for a while. You guys should go back together."

Jiang Yi looked at him in surprise, "Changed your mind? Or is it because your master is here, you’re pretending to be a gentleman?"

Pretending to be a gentleman my ass.

Jiang Shouzhong sighed inwardly.

Being squeezed dry by Miss Xie, he hadn’t recovered his energy yet, literally drained.

He had no energy for physical exertion now.

Unless the two beautiful women in the courtyard undressed and seduced him, otherwise, he really had no interest.

"Forget it, since she is your woman, you can do whatever you want with her."

Jiang Yi turned to the icy beauty and smiled, "Xia He, your man is no longer interested in you, go and talk with him."

Xia He nodded lightly and approached the man.

Due to two broken lights in the courtyard, Jiang Shouzhong took Xia He’s hand and entered the house.

Watching the tightly closed door, Jiang Yi scoffed, "Talking all saintly, but the bed will shake in a while. Master Dugu, why not sneak a peek?"

Dugu Luoxue indifferently said, "If they truly conduct Zhou Gong’s rites, I’ll have a righteous look."

Jiang Yi opened her mouth, speechless for a moment.

Dugu Luoxue wasn’t joking.

She had previously told Luo Wanqing she hoped to watch their next Dual Cultivation session to condition her mindset.

But Luo Wanqing had declined for the time being.

If Jiang Shouzhong really did have marital relations with Miss Xia He, it would be a perfect opportunity for her to take a look.

Not just look, but observe closely.

Regrettably, as Jiang Shouzhong said, he merely exchanged some sweet nothings with Xia He and then parted from the young lady.

Jiang Yi wasn’t foolish and quickly understood the reason.

Looking at Jiang Shouzhong, her eyes filled with a bit more sympathy... Tangled up with a crazy woman like Luo Wanqing, you poor boy, you’re suffering yet enjoying it.

Once Jiang Yi took Xia He back home, Dugu Luoxue seriously asked Jiang Shouzhong, "Why didn’t you sleep with Miss Xia He?"

"Uh... I’m not interested at the moment."

"When will you be interested?" Dugu Luoxue frowned.

Jiang Shouzhong, not understanding why this beautiful master was concerned, scratched his head and said, "That’s hard to say, when I’m interested, I’ll be interested."

Dugu Luoxue nodded lightly, "When you’re interested next time, let me know."

"Why?"

"I want to watch."

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