SFS Chapter 1993: Bustling Town
Chapter 1993: Bustling Town
After the angry scolding, the woman's eyes turned bloodshot and she ran away with the child in her arms. Wan Shufang wanted to chase her and ask for clarification, but was stopped by Chen Changli.
"Shufang, don't go. There's something weird going on here. You can't go there anymore. As far as I know, the town ahead is Qiwu Town, the hometown of Minister Qin. Let's go ask the Qin family about the mass grave tomorrow."
Hearing this, Wan Shufang hesitated a little, looking at the direction the woman left. She always felt that the woman was not simple, but they had just arrived and had no clues, so they really shouldn't act rashly. In the end, she agreed.
"Okay, let's go. It's getting late. Let's go back and get some rest for the night."
Neither of them expected that this delay would last for another day.
After returning to the cabin, they went to bed early tonight as they had to travel again tomorrow. The mass grave was much quieter that night and no strange sounds were heard.
They slept well all night until the next morning when the sunlight shone into the cabin. Chen Changli, Wan Shufang and his group woke up. They packed up their things and set off for the town.
The cottage was not far from the town. At noon, the group arrived at Qiwu Town. The town was very prosperous, and there was an atmosphere of wealth everywhere.
"This Qiwu Town is more prosperous than any we have seen before. It is not inferior to Yongzhou City." Wan Shufang smacked her lips and became more and more curious about this small town. It was obviously a town far away from Yongzhou City, but it was as rich as Yongzhou.
"Qiwu Town is Qin Wenxuan's hometown. It must have its own special features to produce such a talented person like Qin Wenxuan."
Chen Changli spoke calmly, took Wan Shufang's hand, and walked towards the center of the town. They did not rush to the Qin family, but first found a teahouse to rest.
As they had just arrived, they would not reveal their identities all at once. If they wanted to find out what was happening in the town, the best place would be the teahouse.
Sure enough, Chen Changli and Wan Shufang had only been sitting at the tea table for a short while when they heard discussions coming from the side. They subconsciously held their breath and lowered their breathing to listen to the discussion.
"Last night, the Qin family was in turmoil again. It was really evil. I heard that the second young master was so scared that he peed himself, and Old Madam Qin was also scared to the point of going crazy."
"Is it true that the Qin family is haunted? How do you know about such a big family like theirs, with such secrets?"
Hearing this, the man who had just spoken glared at the man and said in a serious tone: "My wife's brother's daughter is a maid in the Qin family. She saw it with her own eyes, so how could it be false?"
After hearing this, the others didn't dare to refute anymore and lowered their heads to drink tea.
"I don't know what evil the Qin family has done. They are...sigh." The man sighed and waved his hand: "Forget it, it has nothing to do with us."
After that, a few people started laughing and naturally changed the topic to talk about brothels.
On the other side, after listening to the conversation of several people, Wan Shufang's eyes were full of shock, and she looked at Chen Changli worriedly: "I always feel that the Qin family's incident is related to the mass grave outside the city."
Hearing this, Chen Changli pursed his lips and glanced at the busy street outside the teahouse. He took out some silver and put it on the table, saying calmly, "Let's go. It's time to go to the Qin family. I just happened to bring a letter to Mr. Qin."
"What letter?"
"I went back to Yongzhou earlier and brought it here. He specifically asked me to give it to Master Qin. This Qin family is the hometown of Qin Wenxuan, Minister Qin."
As they talked, they quickly left the teahouse and headed towards the Qin family.
When the two men arrived at the Qin Mansion, they did not hide their identities, but directly took out Chen Changli's token to reveal their identities. Since they had decided to come to the Qin family to find out the truth, there was no need to hide their identities, so as not to be restricted in doing anything.
Seeing the token, the Qin family's doorman immediately saluted respectfully: "My Lord, Madam, please wait a moment, I will go in and report."
"it is good."
Chen Changli agreed. Not long after, all the Qin family members came, led by Old Man Qin, and greeted Chen Changli: "I didn't know that Old Duke Chen was here. I am sorry for not welcoming you. It is really rude of Qin."
"Mr. Qin, you are too polite. We are here to bother you."
After exchanging a few polite words with the Qin family, Chen Changli took out the letter and handed it to Mr. Qin. The old man thanked Chen Changli with tears in his eyes and warmly welcomed the group in.
On that day, the Qin family held a grand banquet and gave a warm reception. Everyone came out to entertain Chen Changli and Wan Shufang. The banquet was filled with singing and dancing. Looking at such a harmonious Qin family, Wan Shufang couldn't help but smile.
She nodded gently, reached out and grabbed the corner of Chen Changli's clothes, and muttered in a low voice: "Changli, at least for now, the Qin family seems to be quite kind."
"Nothing is known yet." Chen Changli said in a low voice. The Qin family treated them warmly only because he revealed his identity. They were warm to the Duke.
As for the inside story of the Qin family, they don't know it yet.
Chen Changli did not say these words, but Wan Shufang could understand what he meant. She picked up the wine glass, drank the osmanthus wine in it, and watched the dancer's performance happily.
But as she looked at it, she frowned and a strange expression appeared on her face.
"But it is a little strange. When other families host banquets to entertain guests, they always hold dinner parties, but the Qin family holds a banquet at noon..."
"So the Qin family must have a secret."
Hearing this, Chen Changli did not say anything, but he obviously agreed. When Master Qin raised his glass to toast him, he remained calm and clinked his glass with his.
The banquet ended in the evening, as if they were avoiding something. The maids and servants hurriedly cleaned up the scene, each of them busy and confused. Chen Changli and Wan Shufang were also taken to the side room.
"My Lord, Madam, this is the wing room that the mansion has prepared for you. Please stay here for now. If you need anything, just let me know."
The second young master Qin's wife, with a smile on her face, personally led the way for Chen Changli together with the second young master Qin.
"Good work."
"You are too polite." After Madam Qin Er finished speaking, her expression suddenly became hesitant. She glanced at the sky and said, "However, Madam, if you need anything, please ask in the evening. Don't go out at night."
"The Qin family has encountered some problems recently. We have invited a Taoist priest to exorcise the ghosts tonight. I'm afraid it won't be peaceful."
After the words fell, Wan Shufang was about to ask for details, but Chen Changli pinched the palm of her hand. He nodded slightly in response and watched the second young master Qin and the second mistress Qin leave.
At night, the atmosphere in the mansion suddenly became gloomy and terrifying. The servants all looked panicked and hid in front of their master's door, not daring to walk around.
Chen Changli and Wan Shufang stood by the window, witnessing all this. Both of them looked a little solemn. After hesitating for a moment, Wan Shufang couldn't help but ask, "Changli, is there really something fishy going on in the Qin family?"