Chapter 126

Chen Wuji suddenly discovered a secret of Qin Zhanhong.

He seemed to understand why this woman gave up trouble with him and instead gave him a benefit in this way.

Thus, during this period, after he slapped her a few times, she actually became more turned on.

"Does it bother you?" Chen Wuji asked, watching Qin Zhanhong lie on the couch, inevitably a bit worried.

Qin Zhanhong said nothing, merely shifted her body and rested her head on Chen Wuji's leg.

Chen Wuji then relaxed.

It seemed nothing was wrong; she was just exhausted.

Chen Wuji leaned against the couch, "I have a matter to trouble you with: I made a deal with someone and would like you to act as a witness."

"Official seal or private seal?" Qin Zhanhong asked in a murmuring tone.

"The private seal will do."

"Hmm."

Qin Zhanhong muttered a phrase like a delirious whisper.

After resting for a while, Qin Zhanhong turned over, got dressed, and said, "You may come a bit later tomorrow, around dusk; I can't return at night, so tell your family early."

"Aren't you afraid your subordinates will find out?" Chen Wuji asked in surprise.

"Tomorrow, come with me into the city to handle affairs," Qin Zhanhong said.

"Fine."

She paused, then suddenly said, "A steward of the Zhang Family poisoned the county magistrate Zhu Wei's wife out of a personal feud; we are investigating thoroughly, but so far have found no clue of anyone directing it."

"How could a steward hold a personal grudge against the magistrate's wife?" Chen Wuji asked.

The words sounded absurd.

No matter how superior a Zhang Family steward might feel because of his master's wealth, he would never dare commit such a murderous poisoning of the magistrate's wife; if no one was behind it, that would truly be a ghost story.

He was angry that County Magistrate Zhu Wei reclaimed the seven hundred mu of land he had seized from the peasants, so he poisoned the dishes. He intended to poison the magistrate, but that day Zhu Wei was out on official business and thus escaped.

"But I heard that only the magistrate's wife died that day, and the servants were unharmed?" Chen Wuji asked in passing.

Qin Zhanhong nodded, "Hmm, the servants ate later; after the magistrate's wife met her fate, no one dared touch those dishes."

"So there is no clue pointing to the Censor Lord?" Chen Wuji asked.

Qin Zhanhong shook her head, "Zhang Mingyuan, to prove his innocence, submitted a petition to retire and lodged himself in the Xianya prison."

"How ruthless!" Chen Wuji sighed, "He wants to ruin Zhu Wei's family, losing both office and life. He is in the Xianya prison; that must be more terrifying to Zhu Wei than even his own ancestors being imprisoned, making Zhu Wei sleepless with dread."

Qin Zhanhong suddenly said, "Give me a kiss."

【8】 Chen Wuji almost didn't react.

Chen Wuji almost didn't react.

The next moment, he greedily tasted.

After the kiss, Qin Zhanhong continued, "So now you understand who you've provoked? If you want to hide, since you still have some use, I can devise a plan for you."

Chen Wuji thought it over, then shook his head and refused, "I can run, but my clan cannot; they owe me a debt."

"Moreover, you just misspoke: I've never thought of provoking him; I only did what any person should do. Seeing the Bandit Refugees slaughter villages and destroy forts, when I could do something, I couldn't remain indifferent."

"Fine, when you die, given today's little connection, I'll burn a few more paper money for you," Qin Zhanhong sneered.

Chen Wuji smiled faintly and said nothing.

Dressed, Qin Zhanhong retrieved two seals from the desk, held them, and asked Chen Wuji, "Shall we go, and where to bear witness?"

"I've brought the person; it's in the front courtyard," Chen Wuji fastened his belt and walked to Qin Zhanhong's side.

"Hmm."

The two arrived at the front courtyard.

Han Chunshen and Xiao Yuji waited over a double hour, and Xiao Yuji's temper flared.

When Chen Wuji emerged, the fellow was there treating a tree as if it were Chen Wuji being scolded; though his words were subtle, the resentment was huge.

"Sorry, some matters delayed me," Chen Wuji approached, apologetically.

"You still have the nerve, it's almost two double‑hours! Do you even know what two double‑hours mean? I could have made half a great coat by now!" Xiao Yuji shouted angrily, her eyes however fixed on the dashing Qin Zhanhong in a red dress beside Chen Wuji.

Chen Wuji was about to speak when Qin Zhanhong, with an aloof cold pride, asked first, "Where is the contract?"

"Here, here!" Han Chunshen produced the contract.

"No, Uncle Han… let me scold a couple of times first, this fellow surely isn't doing anything proper inside, hmm… never mind, let's sign quickly," Xiao Yuji shouted fiercely, but after a glance from Qin Zhanhong she suddenly changed her words.

Han Chunshen, however, held no resentment; he had only waited a while, which was nothing compared to today's gains, and now he was merely curious why Chen Wuji chose a woman as witness.

In the Yunan region, aside from those few, there seemed to be no other women of status or standing.

But when he saw Qin Zhanhong's seal on the contract, he suddenly had no doubts.

And his mind was still somewhat grand.

Yanshan Qin Clan!

That name is a bit frightening.