Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

"I've accepted the flowers, but there's something I feel I need to tell you."

As she spoke, Shen Wan'er frowned slightly, her pretty face turning serious.

"Given our relationship, just say what you need to say, no need to be so polite," Qin Huaiyu said with a smile.

Shen Wan'er didn't hesitate and said:

"Do you remember the threat Shen Jie made to you before he died? Yesterday, the housekeeper casually mentioned something to me at home that felt very strange."

"What news?"

Qin Huaiyu's expression hardened, and he quickly asked.

The fact that there was a traitor within the Qin family was always a thorn in my side, a lump in my throat.

He also wanted to know the purpose of this thorn: was it to bring down the Qin family, or was it aimed at him?

A look of worry appeared on Shen Wan'er's face as she said:

"Yesterday, when we were setting up a memorial for my father, the steward brought up the matter of the caravan. The night before the incident, when the two families were discussing cooperation, he overheard their conversation outside the door."

The reason your family approached my Shen family through the Chamber of Commerce is because someone arranged it.

...........really!

I said I hadn't given any orders, so why did they suddenly come after the Shen family? This would never have happened before.

Qin Huaiyu's expression remained unchanged as he said:

"Are you talking about Du Ming?"

"You know, it was you who made him do this?" Shen Wan'er asked.

It really is that old guy. He usually looks honest and unassuming, but I didn't expect him to be such a wilted radish. But it seems that doesn't prove anything.

Ugh, my head hurts!

Qin Huaiyu pressed his forehead and said, "No, he acted on his own initiative."

"This person seems very suspicious. Issuing orders without the master's consent is itself a violation of the law. Perhaps he is also related to the caravan being robbed," Shen Wan'er analyzed.

Qin Huaiyu nodded. "I will investigate this matter privately. If it really is him, there's probably more to it than meets the eye. Let's not act rashly for now."

Yinling Temple, that old guy... something just doesn't feel right.

"I know."

After Shen Wan'er finished speaking, she added another instruction:

"But you need to be careful. Regardless of whether it's him or not, it's never safe with a mole inside."

"Haha, don't worry. The world is full of temptations, but I'm a pure and high-quality divorced man. Why would I risk my life!"

Qin Huaiyu put on a bright smile, looking like an innocent young man.

Second marriage...and a high-quality one at that...and he's already a widow?

But he is indeed quite outstanding...

Shen Wan'er blushed slightly as she thought about it, and she rolled her eyes at Qin Huaiyu.

"Shameless! What's there to brag about? I'm not even married yet."

.........

Qin Huaiyu glanced at the other party disdainfully and said:

"How can you know the fragrance of plum blossoms before they bloom red? You're still too inexperienced!"

"You mean 'you'?"

Shen Wan'er could tell from her expression that it wasn't a nice thing to say; her beautiful eyes were filled with hostility.

"Cough, cough,"

Qin Huaiyu forced a smile. "That is pure and flawless, as beautiful as a flower."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wan'er blushed even more.

"I can't talk to you anymore, I have important business to attend to, I'm leaving now."

After saying that, she fled the room like a startled fawn.

"Hey, the flower buds haven't even opened yet, what are you getting so excited about!"

Qin Huaiyu shook his head, then glanced at the food on the table and lost his appetite. He wiped the smile off his face, and his gaze grew increasingly cold.

"Old man, what exactly are you trying to do?"

.............

Yinling Temple

The setting sun cast a rosy glow over the entire temple, and people came and went on the blue stone steps, making their wishes.

Incense smoke curled from the bronze cauldron, the ever-burning lamps on both sides burned even brighter, and the huge Buddha statue in the central hall shone with golden light, creating a scene of Buddhist prosperity.

However, at this moment, two untimely people appeared in the crowd of people offering incense. They were furious and started cursing.

"A bunch of hypocritical bald monks, deceiving us under the guise of true Buddha. What fucking marriage is all fake. You are a bunch of hypocrites."

The visitors were none other than the Jiang father and son, who were still unable to swallow their anger.

Indeed, the Jiang family suffered the most damage in this incident. Not only was their reputation ruined, but their eldest son even lost his life. It was truly a case of family destruction and death.

"You bastards, you bunch of bastards, get out here!"

As Jiang Yan cursed, he quickly walked to the incense table.

"Bang"

With a loud crash, the incense table was overturned, the incense burner fell to the ground, incense ash was scattered everywhere, and various offerings rolled down.

Many of those still burning incense were filled with anger upon seeing this, and they all glared at the Jiang family father and son with unfriendly expressions.

"What are you doing? It's one thing to be disrespectful, but to dare to act so wildly in this sacred Buddhist hall—aren't you afraid of retribution?!"

"Hey, isn't that the Jiang family father and son from town? What are they doing causing trouble here?"

Perhaps it was too short a time, because these people were still unaware of the Yinling Temple's use of Gu to control people.

"It's them! What's wrong with them?!"

............

Upon realizing that someone had recognized him, Jiang Cai immediately burst into tears and started crying.

"Fellow villagers, you all know that my Jiang family has a murder case; my eldest son died, but do you know how he died?!"

Upon hearing this, the onlookers all showed expressions of curiosity.

Seeing that it was effective, Jiang Cai quickly said:

"The mayor discovered the truth yesterday. My son was killed by these bald monks. The marriage wishes they granted were actually made by controlling innocent people with Gu worms to deceive everyone. These bald monks are a bunch of evil beasts who disregard human ethics!"