Chapter 32: Do You Want More Money?

"Oh."

Xiao Shitou said nothing more.

They left early, walking one after another, so they had no reason to suspect anything.

They arrived at the town.

Qiao Sheng kept Xiao Shitou far behind them, and when they went to the Bai Cao Tea House, they and Xiao Shitou slipped closer to eavesdrop.

"We're looking for Wang Qian. Is he here?"

The speaker was named Zhang Sanyou; he was the slightly thin man in the black sturdy outfit mentioned earlier. The other man in the black sturdy outfit with him was named Zhang Quan, and they were paternal cousins.

"Here."

"Qiangzi, take them up to the second floor."

A slightly aged voice said.

They went upstairs, and Qiao Sheng could no longer eavesdrop.

After waiting outside for about a quarter of an hour, Zhang Sanyou and Zhang Quan walked out of the tea house.

As soon as Zhang Sanyou emerged, they glanced around.

Spotting Qiao Sheng waving at them, they reluctantly walked over.

"What did they say?"

Qiao Sheng asked.

Zhang Sanyou replied, "He didn't say much; after learning we succeeded, he gave us half the money and said the other half would be given once everything is confirmed."

Noticing someone emerging from the tea house.

Zhang Sanyou shouted for Qiao Sheng and Xiao Shitou to hide to one side.

"It's him."

Zhang Quan whispered.

Qiao Sheng sized up the person who came out and lowered their voice, "So it's the one who gave the money and ordered you to act against me?"

"Yes."

Zhang Sanyou and Zhang Quan nodded.

Qiao Sheng squinted and said, "Do you want more money?"

"Huh?"

Zhang Sanyou and Zhang Quan didn't react.

"Is there such a good thing?"

Qiao Sheng gestured for them to come closer, then explained their plan.

After speaking.

They set out into action.

Not long after following.

The man they were tailing rented an ox cart and left.

Qiao Sheng had Zhang Sanyou also rent an ox cart; fearing detection, they kept a distant trail all the way.

About two quarters of an hour.

The leading ox cart stopped.

From their distance, Qiao Sheng couldn't tell whose residence it was until they drew nearer.

Zhao Residence?

She had never offended anyone surnamed Zhao.

The original owner hadn't either.

Suddenly thought of something.

Qiao Sheng ordered Zhang Sanyou to send one of them to slip in and eavesdrop, and another to scout, to see whether there was a bruised woman inside the residence.

She described the woman's specific appearance.

In less than two quarters of an hour.

Zhang Sanyou then emerged.

"Miss, the one who bribed us to act against you is the Second Young Master of the Zhao Residence. As for the reason, it's unknown for now. But you should go back and pretend to be injured; otherwise they'll surely suspect."

"Alright, Xiao Shitou and I will go back first; when Zhang Quan comes out, you all head to the Mountain God Temple."

Qiao Sheng bought some items before returning.

Upon returning, they wrapped their face, leaving only the eyes exposed.

"What about Xiao Shitou?"

Qiao Sheng had him pretend to tend to them, occasionally shedding tears.

Zhao Yingjun quickly sent someone, who covertly inspected and then returned to report.

They had just taken a step forward.

Zhang Sanyou and his men turned back right away.

Zhang Quan told Qiao Sheng that the Zhao Family indeed had such a woman.

Even though he said so.

Qiao Sheng still had them bring him to take a look.

It was confirmed to be Qiao Jinzhi.

Qiao Sheng still didn't act immediately, but had them investigate the relationship between Qiao Jinzhi and Zhao Yingjun, confirming they were involved.

She thought it over and ordered Zhang Sanyou to follow her instructions.

Zhang San said worriedly: "Young lady, we did it, can you give us the antidote?"

(End of chapter)