Chapter 66: Chapter 17: Warning Qin Yu

Shen Ruoxi immediately walked quickly to the window, and Xu Ji showed a puzzled expression, softly asking, “Cousin, what happened?”

“It’s a signal from my senior brother, there must be something important to discuss, otherwise he wouldn’t send it at this time.” Shen Ruoxi replied.

After saying this, she turned to the two sisters-in-law, “Elder Sister, Fifth Sister, please handle things here temporarily. I need to hurry and meet my senior brother.”

Xu Ji, upon hearing this, frowned slightly with displeasure, “How can you do this? You’re so pale, you should go back and lie down. Just tell me where he is, I’ll go for you.”

Shen Ruoxi gently shook her head, smiling, “I took the Condensing Spirit Pill, I’m fine now, I can go.”

Yang Family member tugged at her, “Ruoxi, let Ji go. How can medicine take effect so quickly? If you don’t cherish your own body, how can you expect others to worry about it for you?”

Shen Ruoxi, seeing their concerned eyes, had no choice but to compromise, “Alright, Ji, it’s near our Shen family’s distillery, go quickly and come back fast.”

“Alright, I’m going now.” Xu Ji agreed, turning around to leave.

After Xu Ji walked off into the distance, she turned to Chen Gun and asked seriously, “Tell me, how did Old Mrs. Xu threaten you?”

Chen Gun said, “Yesterday, she ordered Nanny Hou to summon me for a meeting, wanting me to take the fall for her.

I pleaded with her, hoping she would spare me for the sake of our past friendship. However, she was cold and ruthless, claiming she had already invited my family to her place, and if I didn’t agree, their lives would be in jeopardy.

I hurried back home, only to find my family missing, filling me with endless fear and despair.

With no options left, I could only grit my teeth and agree to her demands, just hoping she would spare my family.”

Shen Ruoxi pondered for a moment and asked, “In the Shen Mansion, how many people did Old Mrs. Xu bring from Yongzhao?”

Chen Gun replied, “Almost all of them. Back then, Old Mrs. Xu was pursued and fled to the Capital City, unexpectedly finding her biological parents.

However, she had little affection for them, as she was like a rat in a hole, only wanting a stable place to settle.

Perhaps fearing trouble, she dismissed us all.

It was then that I married and had children, not seeing her for many years.

After your parents passed away one after another, she started contacting us old associates.

Most of us followed her from a young age, lacking living skills, living quite difficult lives. Hearing about the chance for a stable life, they followed her again.”

“I thought my life was already stable at that time, so I didn’t choose to go back. However, she didn’t let me off, and I didn’t dare confront her, so I had no choice but to return again.”

The cause of the matter gradually became clear.

Yang Family member and Zou Family member showed guilty expressions, especially Yang Family member, who, as the First Young Madam of Shen Mansion, allowed Old Mrs. Xu to stir the mansion into a mess, feeling even more remorseful.

“Ruoxi, I’m sorry, it was my ignorance that allowed Old Mrs. Xu to make Shen Mansion like this!”

Shen Ruoxi, however, did not blame them.

She knew that if it weren’t for their oversight, not only them, but even Qing’er might have been implicated.

In her view, family safety was most important.

“Elder Sister, you don’t need to blame yourself too much. Just imagine, if you had really uncovered Old Mrs. Xu’s true nature, you might have become her target too.

The Shen family can’t endure any more turmoil. Now, as we carefully eradicate her influence bit by bit, restoring peace to the family is good enough.”

Her words deepened Yang Family member and Zou Family member’s guilt, glad she came home, otherwise letting Old Mrs. Xu do wicked deeds was a disservice to the Shen family ancestors.

Shen Ruoxi looked at Chen Gun and said, “Chen Gun, I have a list here. See if it’s accurate.

If it’s correct, gather all the people on it.

Other than Old Mrs. Xu, as long as they haven’t done anything evil, I will handle it fairly and not harm the innocent.”

“Thank you, Marquis, but… what about my family?” Chen Gun asked cautiously.

“Rest assured, Old Mrs. Xu can’t touch them now. If something happened to your family, how could she still use it to threaten you?

First, look at this list. I place great trust in you, and you must trust me too. Otherwise, your family will truly be in danger.”

Chen Gun resolutely said, “Marquis, rest assured. From the moment Old Mrs. Xu wanted my life, I decided not to hide anything anymore. I’ll look at this list now.”

Chen Gun took the list and found his name prominently on it.

He couldn’t help but look at Shen Ruoxi in a new light; in just a few days, she managed to uncover everything in the mansion so clearly. Her abilities were indeed admirable.

“It’s these people. Oh, also, Manager Yan from the distillery shouldn’t be left out.” He added.

Manager Yan had already been dealt with by Shen Ruoxi, and she nodded, “He has already been controlled.”

“That’s good then!”

Shen Ruoxi continued, “I will first send someone to protect you and Cuicui, ensuring your safety, and as for other matters, we will discuss them in more detail tonight.

The target is too large during the day, and if Old Mrs. Xu detects any signs, rescuing your family will be difficult.”

Chen Gun thanked Shen Ruoxi a thousand times.

After settling Cuicui and Chen Gun, Shen Ruoxi also sent someone to invite Shen Da, asking him to closely watch Old Mrs. Xu to prevent her from escaping.

After handling these matters, Shen Ruoxi felt an intense wave of fatigue.

Yang Family member and Zou Family member saw her pale face and persuaded her to go back to bed to rest.

Shen Ruoxi, however, was always worried about the situation with her senior brother, unable to sleep well.

…

Xu Ji quickly arrived at the distillery, and Qin Yu seemed surprised to see him, “Why is it you? Where’s my junior sister?”

Xu Ji replied coldly, “She was seriously injured in a fight with Xing Tian last night, so she sent me here on her behalf.”

Xu Ji was dissatisfied with Qin Yu, remembering that his aunt once intended to pair him with his cousin, but he only saw her as a sister.

If not for that, how could his cousin marry Xiao Chengyi, a scoundrel, be hurt by him, and finally return to the Shen Mansion in sorrow.

“A fight with Xing Tian?” Qin Yu’s face changed dramatically, knowing that demon Xing Tian was a formidable opponent, “How is my junior sister now?”

“She took a Condensing Spirit Pill, and with a few days of rest, she should be fine.” Xu Ji replied.

Qin Yu was still worried; after all, it was Xing Tian?

“Is cousin really okay?”

“Xing Tian probably suffered internal injuries and didn’t get away easily, it seems he’s hurt more than my cousin.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu relaxed a bit and said to Xu Ji, “This matter is my fault. After Yun Heng was captured, we traced Xing Tian and Xing Yuan but found nothing; they had already escaped. I should have gone to the Shen Mansion to protect my junior sister personally.”

Hearing Qin Yu’s self-reproach, Xu Ji felt more displeased, “Cold Star Young Master, you need not worry about my cousin anymore.

From now on, she won’t involve herself in your world’s conflicts.

If there’s nothing else, I will convey your words to her and take my leave first.”

Qin Yu slightly frowned, “Young Master Xu, it seems I haven’t offended you.”

Xu Ji curled his lips, with a hint of disdainful sneer, “The government will deal with Xing Tian and Xing Yuan, there’s no need for you from the Cloud-listening Pavilion to concern yourselves.

I also advise you to avoid any further involvement with my cousin, stay away from her, so she can have less danger.”

Qin Yu was finally provoked, his cold eyes scrutinizing Xu Ji, sneering, “Can you make decisions for her? Xu Ji, you shouldn’t overreach yourself.

When it comes to emotions, I’ve known her far longer than you. I will personally eradicate the remnants of the Demon Sect, and your current task is to take good care of your cousin. Stop stirring up trouble!”

Xu Ji, enraged by Qin Yu’s words, was about to explode, but only saw Qin Yu leap up, disappearing from sight in an instant.

Qin Yu now needed to report to the authorities, hand over the woman’s body buried in the backyard flowerbed to the government, as well as Manager Yan and his associates; they should all be judged by the government.

Watching Qin Yu’s quickly disappearing figure, Xu Ji stomped his foot in anger, shouting aggressively, “Who do you think you are to talk to me like that!”

…

Although Shen Ruoxi wasn’t sleepy, due to her damaged inner strength, she unknowingly slipped into a deep sleep.

She was gently awakened by Chuntao’s soft voice calling out, “Miss, Miss.”

Shen Ruoxi slowly opened her eyes, seeing the morning light breaking, the day fully brightened.

She rubbed her temples and asked, “Chuntao, is something the matter?”

Chuntao replied, “Miss, General Xiao is here to see you.”

“Xiao Chengyi?” Shen Ruoxi’s brows furrowed upon hearing this.

“Yes, Miss. I originally wanted to refuse him, citing your unwell condition, but he said that as the Camp Commander of the Patrol Camp, he has important official business to discuss with you. He seemed urgent, not like he was lying.” Chuntao explained.

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