From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

With the ladies' words spoken, which of the stewards would dare to make things difficult for Chen Shi? They obeyed his orders and carried out his duties every day, no longer looking down on him in the slightest because he was also a steward.

As the saying goes, even the King of Hell doesn't spare hungry ghosts; whether it's withdrawing goods or going out to buy things, the profits are always plentiful. Chen Shi was determined to prove him wrong, so he simply didn't keep a single penny for himself and distributed all the profits to the people working under him.

With real money in their pockets, these people, while not exactly grateful to Chen Shi, were completely convinced of his abilities and worked even harder, daring not to make the slightest mistake.

In this way, the funeral was more than halfway over, and everything was in good order, even better than before.

night.

After the inventory was completed and everyone dispersed, Chen Shi, carrying an account book, went straight to Xiao Fengxiao's courtyard.

The two maids burning paper money at the door saw Chen Shi enter and quickly turned away, pretending not to see him.

Chen Shi made no attempt to hide anything and went straight into Xiao Fengxiao's room.

If a male acquaintance were to enter the mistress's bedroom in the dead of night, it would be a huge problem if others found out.

But within this courtyard, who dares to utter a single word!

"Yun'er, go and stand guard at the door."

Already lying in bed, Xiao Fengxiao gave an order when she saw Chen Shi enter.

"You two aren't even carrying anyone on your backs anymore, what am I supposed to do guarding the gate!"

Yun'er snorted coldly, grabbed her coat, and stormed out.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat? It's as if we're doing something shameful!"

Xiao Fengxiao lay there, pointing at Yun'er and cursing.

"Hmph! You know the truth in your heart!"

Yun'er turned her head, gritted her teeth and said something, then slammed the curtain and went out.

"That little brat is getting more and more unruly."

Xiao Fengxiao opened her mouth, feeling both annoyed and helpless.

He patted his chest in exasperation and glared at Chen Shi.

"It's all your fault! We were doing just fine when you weren't around!"

"So I won't come anymore?"

"You dare!"

Xiao Fengxiao rolled her eyes at Chen Shi, her expression carrying a hint of coquettishness.

Chen Shi smiled, stopped joking with Xiao Fengxiao, and took out the account book.

A funeral can cost a fortune, and as the saying goes, "charity begins at home."

Almost everything that needed to be purchased was from Xiao Fengxiao's shop.

Compared to the normal market price, it is more than three times higher!

Of course, not all of this money would end up in Xiao Fengxiao's pocket. Besides his subordinates and Zhou Bingzhi, he also needed to bribe his wife.

Eating alone is not only a bad habit, but it can also easily lead to choking.

Only when everyone has something to eat, whether it's meat or soup, can they at least avoid resentment and live in peace.

"Hmm, well done."

Sitting on the bed, Xiao Fengxiao finished reading the accounts for the past ten days, nodded, and smiled as she looked at Chen Shi.

"I hadn't realized it before, but you're quite the businessman."

"I know nothing about business."

Chen Shi smiled and shook his head, then suddenly frowned, looking worried.

"We've spent so much money, what if the Marquis investigates..."

"Is it a lot? Didn't the funerals for Brother Rong and Fourth Brother cost just as much? It's just that the money didn't end up in our pockets."

Xiao Fengxiao remained expressionless, and then let out a soft hum.

"Besides, it's only a small amount of silver, is it really worth the Marquis to inquire about it?"

"Isn't that enough?"

Chen Shi's eyes widened; this was tens of thousands of taels of silver!

"Compared to what the Marquis earns, it's just a drop in the ocean. Do you really think that our Marquis can support this whole family with that meager salary?"

Xiao Fengxiao smiled, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

Chen Shi was taken aback. Could it be that the Marquis was also greedy?

However, this cannot be said.

After a moment of silence, I looked out the window and saw the night growing ever deeper.

"It's getting late, I'll head back now."

"Why are you in such a hurry!"

Xiao Fengxiao reached out and grabbed Chen Shi, looking at him with a hint of resentment.

"Can't you stay a little longer and talk to me?"

"Well... okay."

Chen Shi hesitated slightly, then nodded.

Xiao Fengxiao smiled with satisfaction and slowly released his grip.

Chen Shi stood to the side, and after a while, he couldn't help but frown.

"Aren't you supposed to be talking? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"You stand there, and I have to crane my neck to talk to you. Ugh, it's tiring."

"Then, I'll find a place to sit down."

Chen Shi looked around and saw a round stool by the wall.

"How can you talk like that when you're sitting so far away?"

Before even sitting down, Xiao Fengxiao let out another soft hum.

"Then I'll move the stool over here."

Chen Shi picked up the stool and was about to move it over.

Why bother with that?

Xiao Fengxiao shifted her body further into the bed, making room on the edge, and softly called to Chen Shi.

"Sit here."

"this……"

"What are you dawdling about?"

"it is good."

Looking at Xiao Fengxiao's charming appearance, Chen Shi's heart couldn't help but flutter. He gently responded and came over, sitting down by the edge of the bed.

Xiao Fengxiao lay facing outwards, next to Chen Shi's back.

"That's how you should speak."

Xiao Fengxiao smiled and chatted idly with Chen Shi.

Chen Shi seemed somewhat absent-minded, and casually echoed his sentiments.

Are your hands cold?

After chatting for a while, Xiao Fengxiao suddenly asked a question.

"It's not cold."

Chen Shi didn't think much of it and answered casually.

Although it is already November, his divine strength is like that of a fetus, and his body is filled with pure yang blood, making him impervious to heat and cold.

"How can you not be cold in the middle of the night? Let me warm you up."

As she spoke, Xiao Fengxiao reached out from under the covers and pulled Chen Shi's hand inside.

In the warm bed, under Xiao Fengxiao's guidance, he touched a soft, warm body.

Chen Shi was jolted awake, his mind going completely blank for a moment.

It wasn't until a moment later that he came to his senses. Just as he was about to get excited, Xiao Fengxiao pushed him away, her face showing a hint of resentment and annoyance.

"Scratching an itch through your boots only makes it worse!"

"What can we do then...?"

Chen Shi said in a low voice that he was also feeling bad.

In this situation, I doubt any man would feel comfortable.

But this is, after all, a marquis's residence, with many people and eyes watching. If someone with ulterior motives catches him, he will be doomed forever!

Furthermore, it is still during Gu Chengze's funeral period.

"Wait a little longer, until the day of the funeral."

Xiao Fengxiao hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly to Chen Shi.

"After the funeral, you must stay overnight outside the city. Come find me then."

"Oh? This is probably..."

Are you scared?

Xiao Fengxiao sat up, stared at Chen Shi with a serious expression, and said through gritted teeth.

"If you're scared, then let's just cut our losses and never look for each other again, as if nothing ever happened!"

"I……"

"What's with all this 'you' and 'me' stuff? Can't a grown man just be straightforward?!"

"Wait for me then!"

Chen Shi's expression hardened, and he said in a deep voice.

That's right, if Xiao Fengxiao, a woman, isn't afraid, what does he, a grown man, have to be afraid of!

Although Gu Chengze is dead, he has already pushed him and Xiao Fengxiao to this point. If he lets go, wouldn't he be betraying Gu Chengze's good intentions?

Consider this fulfilling Gu Chengze's last wish!

Besides, as a former servant, it was only right for him to take care of Xiao Fengxiao and the others for Gu Chengze.

"I'm waiting for you!"

Upon receiving Chen Shi's reply, Xiao Fengxiao was overjoyed, but couldn't help but blush slightly.

"I'm going back now."

It was getting late, and since he didn't want to leave anyone's sight, Chen Shi didn't dare linger too long in Xiao Fengxiao's room.

He said something, then got up and left.

"Why did it take you so long to come out!"

Just as I stepped out the door, Yun'er came over from the side and said angrily.

"Follow me!"

Without waiting for Chen Shi to explain, she pulled him up and left.

The room next door was Gu Chengze's study. After Gu Chengze died, no one came to this room anymore.

Clang!

Before Chen Shi could react, Yun'er had already closed and locked the door.