She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 434 - 433: Entering Qin Residence, Qin Xiao is Gone

Chapter 434: Chapter 433: Entering Qin Residence, Qin Xiao is Gone

"Let’s get straight to the point, I hear you are now working at the Money Leopard?" The elder cheerfully set down his teacup and began.

Li Chengxiang thought to himself, it was indeed about this matter.

He couldn’t lie, and lying would be pointless anyway. For someone like him to be invited here meant everything had already been thoroughly investigated.

So, Li Chengxiang nodded: "To respond to the Grand Tutor, yes, after my family fell on hard times, the young master of the Money Leopard was kind enough not to mind, so I managed to find a job to make ends meet."

What she said was indeed the truth, if the Commandery Princess hadn’t continuously extended her help, her current situation would likely be very difficult.

As Li Chengxiang spoke, Grand Tutor Qin watched her intently, his gaze filled with an elder’s kindness.

She felt herself being well respected.

This is probably why, as a veteran official of three dynasties, Grand Tutor Qin was spoken ill of by no one.

"So, your employer must be a very good person," Grand Tutor Qin said with a smile.

Thinking of Yan Wanqing, Li Chengxiang couldn’t help but smile slightly: "Yes, the employer is an exceptionally good person."

"With such high praise from you, he must have his merits. I wonder if this old man might have the opportunity to be introduced by Miss Li?"

With these words spoken.

Li Chengxiang immediately understood the purpose of Grand Tutor Qin’s invitation today.

He was curious about the person behind the Money Leopard.

That’s right, although the Money Leopard was only engaged in a small business on the surface in the Capital City, behind the scenes, it had nearly developed over half of the industrial chain. These nobles were all shrewd, seeing such rapid development of the Money Leopard, they certainly wanted to inquire and see if they could bring it under their own name.

After all, in the eyes of these nobles, every move, every bloom in the Capital City had to be marked with their names.

"The employer is so used to being carefree that he’s currently traveling the world. We can’t get in touch with him and can only wait eagerly," Li Chengxiang said slowly.

After the Commandery Princess left the Capital City, she was truly out of touch.

Li Chengxiang wondered if Cong Ge was taking good care of the Commandery Princess.

There wasn’t a day Li Chengxiang didn’t worry about it.

"If that’s the case, then we can only wait for his return," Grand Tutor Qin sighed with some disappointment.

At this moment, Zhang Quanzhong joined the conversation: "Is this young master you speak of a handsome young man?"

This question was somewhat abrupt, catching Li Chengxiang off guard.

Her cheeks turned red in an instant, "Why would you ask such a question, Uncle Zhang?"

The Commandery Princess was clearly a woman, and a stunningly beautiful one at that!

Seeing this, Uncle Zhang grew even more convinced that the employer was likely a man; when Miss Li of the Li Family spoke of her employer, she always showed a maiden’s shyness, her eyes glimmering with spring love—clearly indicating her admiration for the other party.

What to do with this situation?

The elder had spoken of leveraging matchmaking to curry favor with Miss Li as a means to establish a connection.

Zhang Quanzhong felt a sense of foreboding.

"It was just a guess, since the elder took to you at once and thought it difficult for a woman to live alone in the Capital City. If an appropriate opportunity arises in the future, he would like to introduce you to some talented young men. If Miss Li fancies the employer of the Money Leopard, we won’t engage in such objectionable acts," Zhang Quanzhong said with an apologetic smile. "I’m but a blunt man, if I’ve said anything amiss, I hope Miss Li can be more forgiving."

"Uncle Zhang, you flatter me. For the Grand Tutor to consider matchmaking for someone like me is a blessing from a past life. However, each must act according to their station. As the Money Leopard’s manager, I can only focus on fulfilling my duties at present," Li Chengxiang continued.

She deftly parried back the attempted persuasion from the two elders.

By now, Zhang Quanzhong’s face had grown a little darker.

But Grand Tutor Qin remained cheerful.

"I was not mistaken, indeed you are a fine young lady," he said with a smile and a nod. "If that’s the case, I was perhaps too presumptuous today. However, it did give me the opportunity to see that there is such a clear-minded woman in the Capital City. If you do not mind the company of an old man, you are welcome to come and visit often, to have a chat and ease my mind."

He said a whole string of words, which was not his usual behavior.

It must be that he truly thought Li Chengxiang was good.

He always had an accurate judgment of people. Although this eldest miss of the Li Family spoke in a slow and shy manner, her eyes shone with spirit, revealing that she was not an ordinary person. Give her some time, and she was bound to rise above the rest.

Grand Tutor Qin was simply very curious.

He wondered how a woman like her, who had been divorced with her previous husband dead, would carve out her own bloody path in this world.

Because of this curiosity, Grand Tutor Qin chose to establish a close relationship with her.

Seeing Grand Tutor Qin speak like this, Li Chengxiang felt no great objection in her heart, so she nodded and smiled, "With the Grand Tutor not despising me, I will come back when I have the time."

"Good, good, good."

The Grand Tutor was beaming with joy.

When it was time for Zhang Quanzhong to see the guests out, he seemed somewhat reluctant to let them leave.

He gave Li Chengxiang many things to take back with her, big and small packages alike.

It was not until she got on the carriage that Li Chengxiang finally relaxed, slumping in her seat.

"Miss, you’ve sweated a lot." The maid came forward with a handkerchief to wipe her sweat.

Li Chengxiang let out a long sigh, took the handkerchief, and began to wipe the sweat from the back of her neck on her own.

How could she not sweat while conversing with a cunning fox like Grand Tutor Qin?

She was indeed very tired.

"Tell the coachman to hurry," she said, eager to leave that place.

She never wanted to come here a second time in her life. As for these powerful and influential officials, she would stay as far away as possible.

The maid quickly lifted the curtain and told the coachman to speed up the carriage.

But just as she lifted the curtain, a young man on horseback passed by the carriage. He immediately reined in his horse and paused, admiring the departing figure of the carriage, his eyes filled with amazement.

"Young master, you’ve finally returned. Was your journey smooth?"

Zhang Quanzhong ran over from a distance and took hold of the bridle.

Only then did the young man withdraw his gaze, "Was that carriage just now leaving our house?"

"Yes," Zhang Quanzhong nodded, not understanding why.

"Who was in the carriage?" the young man asked again.

"The manager of Money Leopard, eldest miss of the Li Family, Li Chengxiang," Zhang Quanzhong recounted in detail.

The young man mentally noted this and then dismounted, walking toward the residence, "Where is father?"

Zhang Quanzhong quickly handed the reins to a servant and followed, "Young master, the old master has gone to the Buddhist hall!"

...

Qin Xiao was dead.

He died by smashing his head directly against a stone in his prison cell.

At the time of his death, his hand was gripping a steamed bun.

When Hao Ren took the steamed bun from his hand, there were clearly five bloody palm prints on it.

"Who came to see Qin Xiao today?" Hao Ren’s hand holding the steamed bun was trembling.

He had explicitly ordered that no one was allowed to visit the prison! Who could be so audacious!