bestfiction Chapter 276 The fox’s tail is exposed
Chapter 276 The fox’s tail is exposed
"Playboy? Spare tire?"
Pei Yao had obviously never heard such a new word, but she understood the meaning.
She burst out laughing.
On the day of the Spring Banquet, she was indeed impressed by Qian Jinru at first sight and had imagined what would happen between them.
But as she spent the past few days with him, she felt more and more that Qian Jinru was unfathomable and difficult for her to understand.
Although you might say he was heartless, he was also very caring towards her, asking about her well-being and taking her out to travel every day.
You could say he was affectionate, as he accepted all the advances of other women. For example, at this moment, the women offered him food and drinks, and he accepted them all.
"For such people, love is nothing more than a game, they just continue with a different player."
Huang Yiwen whispered beside him.
Pei Yao listened and nodded silently. It was true. This description was very appropriate.
"Pei Yao, this villa is so elegant, please take us around." Miss Zhao walked over gracefully.
She and Pei Yao have always been at odds. Before Su Li came, Miss Zhao brought a group of people to isolate Pei Yao, but since the Spring Banquet, those young ladies all went to curry favor with Pei Yao, which made her very angry.
Today, during her trip to the villa, she felt even more unbalanced when she saw the vast tea garden and the elegant villa covering a large area.
Pei Yao glanced at the maid serving behind her.
The maid knelt and said:
"Fifth Miss, Madam has already instructed that Fifth Miss can take everyone to play freely in the manor."
Pei Yao then stood up and led everyone to the garden.
The garden is full of winding paths, pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water. People are amazed as they stroll around.
Qian Jinru was chatting and laughing all the way, but in fact he was keeping his eyes and ears open, memorizing the terrain of the villa in his mind.
"Everyone, that's the main courtyard. My eldest brother is injured and needs to recuperate, so let's not go any further."
Just as they were about to reach the main courtyard, Pei Yao stopped everyone.
"Is it General Pei? Pei Yao, I heard that General Pei is very elegant and handsome. Is that true?"
Pei Yao was also very happy to hear others praising her elder brother.
"That's natural."
"How about comparing him with Erlang of the Qian family?" Miss Zhao said sourly.
Pei Yao glanced at Qian Jinru. She had thought he was quite good-looking before, but when she thought of what Huang Yiwen had said and her feelings about their interactions over the past few days, she felt that he was not even a little bit different.
Compared with the eldest brother?
forget it!
Seeing Pei Yao looking at him without saying anything, Qian Jinru smiled.
"How can I compare to the world-famous General Pei? Please don't make things difficult for Yao'er. Since we can't go any further, let's go back."
Coming to the teahouse today was originally his suggestion to Pei Yao. It was simply to facilitate his entry into the villa to investigate. Now that his goal had been achieved, there was no need to continue.
Everyone left in a noisy manner.
On the second floor of the main courtyard, Su Li looked down from his vantage point and watched the backs of the group of people leaving.
A guard stood beside Su Li.
"Madam, I have been keeping an eye on them all the way. The rest of them seem normal, except for the Second Young Master of the Qian family, who kept looking around as if he was trying to find out the terrain of the house."
"Also, this Erlang of the Qian family is really interested in Mr. Huang and asked him a lot of questions."
"The fox has finally revealed its tail."
Su Li knocked on the railing.
"Keep an eye on him and see what he does next."
"Yes."
Since they arrived in Lin'an Prefecture, Concubine Lu had come into contact with the mysterious person three times. Before, she had never been able to figure out who this mysterious person was, but ever since Madam Qian said at the Spring Festival Banquet that it was Concubine Lu who had helped her with the idea of raising grain, she was certain that they were coming for the grain.
However, these grain and fodder were all destined for the Nanqi military camp in Weizhou. If Concubine Lu and the mysterious man were Emperor Jingde's men, this move would be completely unnecessary. Did she really want to believe that Concubine Lu was concerned about the country and the people?
impossible!
That's the only possibility left.
Aunt Lu and the mysterious man are not Emperor Jingde's people, they are loyal to someone else.
The owner of the Xiangfu Restaurant where Aunt Lu and the mysterious man met was Erlang of the Qian family.
The reason why Aunt Lu was kept here was to lure out the person she was in contact with.
As for Huang Yiwen, it was just a pleasant surprise, just in time to add fuel to the fire.
"Where is Aunt Lu?"
I haven't seen Aunt Lu since early this morning.
"To answer Madam, Aunt Lu went down the mountain early this morning. She said the steamed cakes she bought last time were delicious, so she went to buy some more."
"I see. It's almost time. Song Tao, go and bring that man up the mountain. Also, tell the brothers to be alert. The villa will be open to welcome guests tonight!"
Qian Jinru went down the mountain and went directly to Xiangfu Restaurant. Aunt Lu was already waiting for him in Room No. 1.
"I've personally gone to explore the area again according to the blueprint you drew for me, and I've basically figured out the deployment. Without further ado, we'll take action tonight."
Prince Jing had given him a death order, demanding that he must eliminate Pei Heng, the troublemaker, as soon as possible. Originally, he had wanted to wait a little longer, until the arrangements were more complete before taking action.
But when he saw Huang Yiwen on the mountain today, his heart was suddenly in turmoil.
Can't wait any longer.
Tonight, not only Pei Heng will die, but Huang Yiwen will die too. Regardless of whether he is Qian Jinwen or not, he cannot leave any hidden dangers.
"Tonight? Why are you in such a hurry?" Aunt Lu was surprised.
"What? Are you in love with Pei Heng? Do you really think you are Pei Heng's concubine?" A cold light shot towards Aunt Lu.
"No! Of course not. I just didn't expect it so soon."
Aunt Lu grumbled twice.
But she really thought about it in her heart.
Which woman doesn't want to marry a perfect husband and live a peaceful and stable life? Especially when the other party is Pei Heng.
However, for the sake of the master's great cause and for the future of her and her brother, it is worth giving up everything in front of her.
"Don't worry, once this is accomplished, the master will not treat you unfairly. You have made great contributions to the master over the years. One day, thanks to your merits, your brother will surely be able to serve His Highness as an official in the court, and your Lu family will be able to revive its reputation."
"Yes!"
Aunt Lu bit her lip, thinking of her father's tragic death and the suffering she and her brother had endured over the years, her expression became more resolute.
"How do you want me to cooperate with you?"
Qian Jinru took out a packet of poison,
"This is poison. Put it in the food. Then set fire to the villa as a signal, and I will lead my men to attack. Tonight, I will kill everyone in Banshan Tea House."
Aunt Lu took the poison, her fingers trembling.
After returning to the villa, she asked Xiao Cui to carry the steamed cake and go directly to the kitchen with her.
"Xiao Cui, the steamed cakes are cold. Go light a fire and steam them."
"Yes, Auntie."
It was evening, and everyone in the kitchen was busy preparing dinner. Seeing that Aunt Lu and Xiao Cui wanted to borrow the stove, they left them alone.
Aunt Lu took the opportunity to scoop water from the jar and threw all the poison in her sleeves into it.