Tianliangyuan

Chapter 144 Don't think you're so great just because you have money!

Qi Yunze didn't beat around the bush: "I've come for the master and servant you rescued yesterday."

Xu Zhaozhao was somewhat surprised that he actually recognized that young lady.

"To be honest, that young lady's original surname was Cheng. Back then, Sanlang and I received a favor from her brother, so we had to take good care of her. We originally planned to settle her in Jizhou, but unexpectedly, something happened."

Xu Zhaozhao narrowed her eyes slightly, then suddenly chuckled: "Could you be the daughter of Lord Cheng?"

Qi Yunze was truly taken aback this time, not expecting Xu Zhaozhao to react so quickly.

"you know?"

"I can't think of anyone else who could make you and Sanlang owe each other a favor, besides the old gentleman Cheng, the Duke of Ningguo."

Qi Yunze shook his head and smiled wryly: "I was originally thinking about whether to hide it from you, but I didn't expect you to be able to guess just by hearing that her surname is Cheng."

Xu Zhaozhao immediately sent someone to bring Cheng Yuan over.

"Neither of them, mistress and servant, had any travel permits or official documents. I originally intended to send them to the authorities this morning, but Miss Cheng refused and insisted on staying with me. Young Master Qi, this Miss Cheng's character is questionable!"

Qi Yunze didn't understand her meaning. Cheng Yuan was ambushed and killed yesterday, but was rescued by the Xu family. She wanted to stay here to recuperate, which should be a temporary measure. Why would she say that Cheng Yuan was a bad person?

Mai Dong interjected, "Last night, unidentified forces swarmed into the area surrounding our Hundred Fruit Garden and the town, all carrying sharp weapons. The area around Hundred Fruit Garden is full of residential houses. If they were to have murderous intent, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Qi Yunze's mind finally started working: "The Marquis's guards also worked hard last night."

"Your Highness is too kind. I don't care whether the master and servant are alive or dead, but how innocent are the people here? We can't let them lose their lives because of a pair of strangers."

Qi Yunze nodded: "Indeed, Miss Cheng did not think things through."

Dingxiang served tea and snacks, and added, "Young Master Qi may not know, but ever since our Hundred Fruit Garden acquired its famous wine last year, there have been many petty thieves who have tried to steal it. Therefore, our Hundred Fruit Garden has always been heavily guarded."

This morning, when we took Miss Cheng home, she was quite unhappy, complaining that we had settled her in a fellow villager's home. She even started acting like a relative of the Duke of Huguo's family, constantly mentioning Xie Sanlang, as if she wanted us to know how close she was to him.

These words made Qi Yunze and Jian Qi break out in a cold sweat.

This Cheng Yuan has really gotten Xie Zheng into trouble this time.

Cheng Yuan recognized Qi Yunze, and as soon as she saw him, she ran over immediately.

"Brother Qi! It really is you! Waaah, you have no idea how much we've suffered on this journey!"

Qi Yunze was immediately at a loss. With a glance, his attendant stepped forward and used his sword sheath to block Cheng Yuan from getting any closer.

Upon seeing this, Xu Zhaozhao smiled slightly, thinking to herself that Qi Yunze was actually quite intelligent.

As the heir of a marquis's household, his marriage is not yet settled, so he must not be involved in any indecent affairs with any woman.

"Cheng Yuan, who told you to leave Jizhou without permission? The suffering you've endured along the way is your own fault, you can't blame anyone else!"

Cheng Yuan was stunned, her face full of grievance: "You, how could you say that? If I wasn't scared, why would I have come all the way to the capital to find you? I've suffered so much on this journey, and you haven't even asked a single question. You, you're just bullying me! When Sanlang arrives, I'm going to give you a good scolding!"

What does this mean?

Xu Zhaozhao's expression remained unchanged, but the maids beside her immediately disliked Cheng Yuan.

If one had genuinely believed that Cheng Yuan was a relative of the Xie family, it would have been one thing, but it was obvious that she wasn't. Yet, her words were so intimate with Xie Sanlang. How could one not have doubts?

Qi Yunze angrily rebuked, "Shut up! What are you suing us for? Don't you know how much trouble you've caused us? Can't you just stay in Jizhou? Knowing that someone is against you, you still insisted on running out. Aren't you just courting death? Is your brain filled with mud?"

Qi Yunze usually appears gentle and refined, but when he starts cursing, his words can be incredibly venomous!

Cheng Yuan was stunned by his scolding and could only stand there, looking at this and then at that, feeling utterly humiliated and wishing she could stomp her feet and leave immediately.

Jian Qi turned his body away, his shoulders twitching as he clearly couldn't hold back his laughter.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Cheng Yuan complained, "All you ever do is yell at me! I... I almost died yesterday."

"You know you almost died! Your savior is right here, don't you know how to thank him?"

Cheng Yuan glanced back at Xu Zhaozhao and pouted, "I've already thanked her. Besides, she wasn't the one who saved me; it was a guard."

Qi Yunze was worried about her intelligence.

Whose men are those guards?

Is your brain completely useless?

"Yes, I wasn't the one who saved you. Get lost!"

Xu Zhaozhao had completely lost her patience. Despite her usually good temper, once she got really angry, she could kill without blinking an eye.

Qi Yunze knew how capable this woman was, and just from her words, he knew that Cheng Yuan had offended her.

Cheng Yuan glared at her angrily and said, "Who are you cursing? Who are you telling to get lost? Brother Qi is the heir of a marquis's family. Don't think you're so great just because you have a few stinking coins. Humph, it's just that I had your men take action yesterday. I'll thank you with money!"

Xu Zhaozhao was too lazy to pay attention to her anymore, and looked at Qi Yunze: "Please trouble Prince Qi to take the person away. Also, please tell Xie Sanlang that Baiguoyuan is not Jishantang, and ask him to strictly control his relatives. As for the expenses for yesterday's treatment, I will have someone prepare a list and send it to the Duke of Huguo's mansion. As for the life-saving grace, just consider it as my blindness in saving a white-eyed wolf."

"Sister Zhao Zhao!"

"I have other things to attend to, please excuse me."

After Xu Zhaozhao finished speaking, she turned and left behind Qi Yunzefu, while the remaining people all looked at Cheng Yuan with dissatisfaction.

Cheng Yuan then realized her rudeness, but she felt she hadn't done anything wrong. She had already said she would give her money, so why did she have to mention the life-saving grace?

After Xie Zheng received the message and made arrangements for his tasks, he rode straight to the Hundred Fruit Garden.

On the way, they happened to run into Qi Yunze and Jian Qi.

"What about people?"

"On the carriage."

Xie Zheng glanced at the carriage but before he could speak, Jian Qi explained, "Young Master Qi was afraid she would cause trouble on the way, so he put her to sleep."

Xie Zheng nodded: "Did Zhaozhao say anything?"

Qi Yunze sighed helplessly and recounted the whole story. Of course, he didn't forget to mention that someone had been secretly watching Baiguoyuan all night.

To put it simply, Cheng Yuan was rescued, but at the same time, she brought huge trouble to Baiguoyuan.

Xie Zheng frowned: "I'll go find Zhao Zhao."

"Don't go. She said she had something to do and has already left. I think you should bring a generous gift to apologize later."