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Qi Weiming hired someone to push him to the Li residence for a banquet, and Li Chenxin was greatly surprised when he saw him.

"Young Master Qi, what's going on?"

Qi Weiming sighed and said with a bitter face, "After leaving the Li residence that day, I was beaten by a group of people on the road. I don't know who they were. They ran away after beating me."

Upon hearing this, Li Chenxin had a guess in his mind.

"Young Master Qi, have you... offended my second brother?"

Qi Weiming looked at Li Chenxin, his eyes filled with surprise, "You mean, those people were sent by Second Master Li?"

"I'm just guessing. Now that you're my guest, there's probably no one else in Xingzhou City who would dare to attack you or oppose me."

Qi Weiming had considered the possibility of Li Chenbi, but it didn't seem reasonable. He had never fought Li Chenbi directly, so why would he attack him for no reason?

Because he got close to Li Chenxin?

He wasn't the only one siding with Li Chenxin, so why single him out?

Qi Weiming didn't believe that was the reason. Even if Li Chenbi really hit him, it definitely wasn't because he sided with Li Chenxin.

After thinking it over, there's only one reason...

His intentions were discovered by the other party.

That's why the other party came up with this warning.

This reason is reasonable and consistent with Li Chenbi's usual behavior. What he can't understand is...

At what point did he reveal his true intentions?

He and that Lady Fan had never even spoken a word to each other.

Could Li Chenbi be a mind reader?

While he was feeling uneasy, Li Chenxin was in a good mood. He was happy to see Li Chenbi take action against Qi Weiming.

The two have now become enemies, making it impossible for Qi Weiming to switch sides again.

Now we'll see how good he is.

"Young Master Qi, have you thought carefully about where you offended him?"

Qi Weiming shook his head. "I haven't even exchanged a single word with Master Li, so how could I have provoked him?" As he spoke, his eyes flashed with anger. "If he really sent someone from Master Li, then he's far too arrogant and domineering, as if he thinks the Qi family of Lizhou is easy to bully!"

Li Chenxin raised an eyebrow, twitched the corner of his mouth, and then looked worried as he advised, "Young Master Qi, I know you are upset, but I advise you not to pursue this matter. My second brother is notoriously unreasonable and domineering; you can't win against him."

"Besides, your family..." He paused, "Forgive my ignorance, but in Lizhou I only know the Zhang family, the Wang family, and the Xue family. Even if people from these families came, he might not take them seriously."

The implication was clear: he was trying to find out about Qi Weiming's financial situation.

Qi Weiming knew that if he wanted to lure Li Chenxin into his trap, he had to use a big bait.

He gave a light snort, his words and expression carrying the slight disdain of a spoiled rich kid. "It's normal that Master Li hasn't heard of my Qi family. After all, my family's rise to power was illegitimate, not through any legitimate means. Master Li should know that you can't make much money by relying solely on those aboveboard methods."

"In the entire Lizhou region, in terms of reputation, the Qi family cannot compare with the other families, but in terms of strength and wealth, the other families cannot even come close to the Qi family."

"Since we've already come this far, I might as well give you the whole truth, Master Li. The reason I came to Xingzhou is because of you."

"If you can get in touch with Prince Rong for me, let alone 100,000 taels of silver, even 1 million taels of silver is something my Qi family can afford."

Li Chenxin opened her eyes slightly, and even though she had doubts, she had to look at the person in front of her in a different light.

If one didn't have some family wealth, they probably wouldn't have such a big mouth.

If the Qi family could really come up with one million taels of silver, he would have done a great service to Prince Rong.

He wavered, but still retained a sliver of reason. "Young Master Qi, it's not that I don't trust you, but words are not enough. If I rashly introduce you to Prince Rong and you can't provide the promised amount afterward, I'll be the one who suffers."

Qi Weiming nodded, "I understand Master Li's concerns, but one million taels is not a small amount. I can't possibly carry it with me and take it out now for Master Li to see. In this way, Master Li can send someone to Lizhou to inquire. No matter how eloquently I describe it, it is not as reliable as what Master Li hears with his own ears."

This method is reliable, and Li Chenxin is also planning to do so.

Seeing Qi Weiming's confident demeanor, he was already mostly convinced.

The thought that he had managed to win over such a wealthy man, who also had a grudge against Li Chenbi, filled him with a sense of pride.

Li Chenbi's days are likely to be numbered from now on.

"Young Master Qi," Li Chenxin looked at Qi Weiming, a smile in her eyes, "have you taken a fancy to that wet nurse?"

Qi Weiming was not surprised that Li Chenxin would know. He had inquired so obviously yesterday that the servant would definitely have told Li Chenxin.

He suddenly realized that perhaps the servant was also one of Li Chenbi's men and had told Li Chenbi about this.

Yes, if that's the case, then it makes sense.

He coughed lightly, looking embarrassed. "So Mr. Li saw through me."

Li Chenxin laughed heartily, "Young Master Qi, don't be embarrassed. A beautiful lady is sought after by a gentleman. This is nothing to be ashamed of."

"Since Young Master Qi is so sincere, I, Li, will also give you a gift, how about it?"

Qi Weiming's heart skipped a beat. "What...is it?"

Li Chenxin smiled and said, "I can create an opportunity for you to be alone with Madam Fan."

"Young Master Qi, don't think this gift is simple. Li Chenbi has guarded the North Courtyard very tightly. Getting someone out is harder than killing them."

"If Young Master Qi is not satisfied with this, then you can wait a little longer until Prince Rong wins the battle. At that time, I can send her directly to your bed."

Qi Weiming was just worrying about how to investigate her identity when Li Chenxin's gift was like a pillow delivered to a sleepy person.

He immediately replied, "Mr. Li, you're very kind. I really like this gift."

Li Chenxin added, "But I can only create opportunities for you to meet. You need to be careful. If Li Chenbi finds out, you'll have to deal with it yourself. I don't have the ability to protect you right now."

Qi Weiming: "That's no need for Master Li to worry about. You just need to create opportunities for me, and I'll handle the rest myself."

"Alright, then Young Master Qi, please take good care of yourself and wait for my news."

After seeing Qi Weiming off, Li Chenxin immediately sent someone to Lizhou to investigate Qi Weiming's identity.

Upon returning to the clinic, Qi Weiming immediately sent a letter to Lizhou.

He was confined to his wheelchair, finding it difficult even to straighten his back, and could only write by holding up banknotes.

Upon seeing this, his companion, who was lying on the hospital bed, hurriedly asked, "Is there any progress?"

"Hmm." Qi Weiming briefly recounted his conversation with Li Chenxin today, omitting anything related to her.

Upon hearing this, his companion laughed and said, "Haha, this Li Chenxin is really easy to fool. He probably never dreamed that the people he sent back to investigate his identity would be intercepted by us on the way."

"What your identity will be then will be something we can just make up."