From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

"How could it be him!"

The next morning, Chen Shi received a message from Du Yueming.

The owner of that courtyard was named Zhou Bingzhi!

That's right, it's Chief Steward Zhou from the Marquis of Jing'an's residence.

The Fufeng Society has far-reaching influence, claiming to have people from all walks of life, from peddlers to princes and nobles.

At first, Chen Shi thought it was just bragging, but now he had no doubts. After all, even the First Lady of the prestigious Jing'an Marquis's Mansion was a member of the Fufeng Society.

How could someone who can become the head of the Yongqiu branch altar be an unknown figure?

Chen Shi was mentally prepared, but the fact that it was Zhou Bingzhi, also a member of the Jing'an Marquis's household, was quite unexpected.

"snort."

Coming to his senses, Chen Shi's gaze became deep.

No matter who he is, in order to kill Gu Chengze, we have to go through with him!

However, just to be on the safe side, we need to double-check before confronting Zhou Bingzhi.

Night falls.

Dressed in black and with his face covered by a black cloth, Chen Shi returned to the courtyard where the secret chamber was located. He used his aerial agility to leap directly onto a tall building next to him.

From this vantage point, you can see the entire abandoned courtyard.

Chen Shi sat on the rooftop, staring intently without blinking.

Time passed slowly, from nightfall to late at night, and then to the approaching dawn.

Chen Shi kept watch like that all night.

There was nothing unusual; no one was coming in or out, at least from the outside.

"Is there another secret passage?"

After a moment's hesitation, Chen Shi got up and left.

Upon arriving at Willow Lane near the Marquis's residence, a woman was already waiting for them; it was Li Qinghan.

"Why are you so late!"

Seeing Chen Shi approach, Li Qinghan frowned and complained.

She had been waiting here for more than an hour.

Did you see him?

Chen Shi remained expressionless and asked a question directly.

"Of course I saw it! What are you up to now!"

Li Qinghan snorted softly, then looked at Chen Shi with a face full of suspicion.

Suddenly asking her to see the altar master without saying why was it for was completely baffling.

"You can go back now."

Chen Shi didn't explain, he just waved his hand.

"you!"

Li Qinghan was furious. After using it, she threw it aside. She was a dignified lady of a marquis's mansion. What did Chen Shi take her for?

However, she is currently powerless against Chen Shi.

Moreover, it would be dawn soon if they didn't leave. He gave Chen Shi a sharp look, his eyes like knives, and then turned and left.

"really."

Since Li Qinghan had met the altar master, and Chen Shi had not seen anyone enter or leave the courtyard.

Just as he guessed, besides the Zhiyi Divination Hall, there was another secret passage leading to that secret room. And this other secret passage was probably reserved for the altar master's exclusive use.

"You guessed right."

While he was pondering, Zhe Liu appeared and spoke directly.

"After nightfall, Zhou Bingzhi left his residence and went to a courtyard in Jinxiu Hutong. He didn't leave until an hour ago and returned to his own residence."

"That's right!"

Jinxiu Hutong is only three streets away from that abandoned courtyard!

Chen Shi smiled slightly. It seemed that the entrance to the other secret passage was in Jinxiu Hutong. Zhou Bingzhi transformed himself from there into the leader of the Fufeng Society, and then entered the secret room.

I must say, they're really being cautious.

Unfortunately, water leaves a trace, and as long as he did it, he would always leave clues, and in the end, Chen Shi still managed to find out!

By comparing them in this way, it can be confirmed that the altar master is Zhou Bingzhi!

Then the rest is simple.

The Jing'an Marquis's mansion has a total of four stewards. In addition to the old steward who is the confidant of the old lady, there are the three brothers Jin Bingren, Sun Bingyi, and Zhou Bingzhi, who were promoted by the eldest master, the second master, and the third master, respectively.

Aside from managing affairs within the household, Zhou Bingzhi usually served under the Third Master, Gu Tingliang.

As the steward, he no longer needed to do most things personally. Moreover, everyone in the Marquis's mansion, from masters to servants, knew that Steward Zhou was extremely lazy, never on time for roll call, but never off-duty.

Just as the hour of You (5-7 PM) arrived, as usual, Zhou Bingzhi left the Marquis's residence and took a carriage back to his own home.

"I'm exhausted every day."

Inside the carriage, Zhou Bingzhi yawned, already feeling drowsy.

Thinking to himself, once he got back to his residence, he would first take a hot bath, and then have all his concubines give him a good massage to relieve his fatigue from the day.

Just as I was thinking this, the carriage suddenly stopped.

"Who goes there! Do you know whose horse this is... Ouch!"

Immediately afterwards, there was a commotion outside, accompanied by the sound of fighting.

Did we run into a formidable opponent?

Zhou Bingzhi frowned. He was really being delayed from going home to rest.

Whoops!

The next moment, the curtain was lifted, and a masked man slipped in.

The moment Zhou Bingzhi lifted the curtain, he saw that his coachman and several guards were all lying on the ground.

"Don't you know any better?!"

Zhou Bingzhi frowned, looking annoyed, as he glanced at the powerful figure who had entered.

"It's not even completely dark yet, and you're already robbing people on the street?"

"Steward Zhou, I did not commit robbery."

Chen Shi lowered his voice and said something, then sat down directly opposite Zhou Bingzhi.

"Ha, they've come for me."

Zhou Bingzhi chuckled. He had originally intended to throw the man out directly, but he held back for the moment to see what the man was up to.

"Speak, what do you want with me, Zhou?"

"I'm not looking for Steward Zhou."

"Um?"

Zhou Bingzhi was taken aback, then immediately started cursing.

"Are you out of your mind? Speak up if you have something to say, or shut up. I don't have time for your nonsense!"

"I'm looking for the head of the Yongqiu branch of the Fufeng Association."

"..."

Zhou Bingzhi, who had just been looking impatient, turned ashen-faced upon hearing these words.

Gone was his previous languor; his gaze was sharp as a hawk's.

"What did you say?"

Let's not beat around the bush!

Chen Shi came today to lay his cards on the table, so there's no need to beat around the bush anymore.

"The chief steward of the dignified Marquis of Jing'an's mansion is actually the leader of the Fufeng Association. If the Marquis of Jing'an finds out about this, I'm afraid his life will be in danger."

"Are you trying to blackmail me?"

"Exactly."

Chen Shi raised his head slightly, not denying it.

"snort."

Zhou Bingzhi snorted coldly again, narrowing his eyes as he sized up Chen Shi. After a long while, he finally spoke again.

"Tell me, what do you want him to do for you?"

"Kill Gu Chengze!"

"Um?"

Zhou Bingzhi thought of many things, including gold and silver jewelry, and powerful women, but he never considered this one.

That's right, how could he have thought of that?

Why did you kill Gu Chengze?

"That scoundrel! He ruined my family and caused my death! I will never forgive him! I will die with my eyes open if I don't kill him!"

Chen Shi gritted his teeth, looking like he wanted to devour someone.

He said this, naturally, to conceal his identity.

Although Gu Chengze was not well received in the Jing'an Marquis's mansion, he was still a young master of a marquis's family. Who would dare to offend him outside? He probably did his fair share of bullying and harassing men and women.

Chen Shi said this in order to mislead Zhou Bingzhi.

"What trouble did Second Master get into this time?"

Zhou Bingzhi sneered, not thinking much of it, then his face darkened.

"You're trying to kill a young master from a noble family; it's not that easy!"

"That's your problem!"

Chen Shi leaned forward slightly, looking at Zhou Bingzhi with a gloomy gaze.

"If Gu Chengze is not dead within ten days, I will report this matter to Marquis Jing'an!"

"..."

Zhou Bingzhi remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Very well, Gu Chengze will die within ten days!"