From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

Instead of going to Xiao Fengxiao's courtyard, they went straight to Li Qinghan.

"What are you doing here!"

Li Qinghan looked surprised when she saw Chen Shi suddenly appear.

Why did you come here in broad daylight?

Then his brows furrowed, as if something urgent had happened. Chen Shi couldn't wait until evening.

Chen Shi didn't mince words and got straight to the point.

"Can I borrow someone from you?"

"Who?"

"Gu Chenglie".

"...What do you want to do!"

Li Qinghan suddenly became alert, looking at Chen Shi with a gloomy gaze.

Night owls only come into the house when they have something to do.

Chen Shi and Gu Chenglie have always been at odds, so if he suddenly asks Gu Chenglie for help now, it's probably a trap!

Although Li Qinghan was also disappointed in Gu Chenglie, he was, after all, her own son.

"Why are you so nervous? Even if I had the greatest courage, I wouldn't dare to harm the young master of the Marquis's mansion. Besides, if I wanted to harm Gu Chenglie, I wouldn't be foolish enough to tell your own mother."

Chen Shi chuckled lightly and then explained.

"My gangs have run into some trouble lately. A new gang called the Ruoshui Gang has suddenly appeared out of nowhere and is growing rapidly. I plan to wipe them out tonight, but I don't have enough manpower. I'd like to ask Master Lie for help."

"That's all?"

Li Qinghan still frowned, looking at Chen Shi with suspicion.

Why don't you ask Xiao Fengxiao for help?

"It's inconvenient for Second Madam to mobilize the experts in the manor."

"That's true."

Li Qinghan nodded; that was indeed the truth.

Xiao Fengxiao may be formidable, but she is still just a woman. No matter how powerful she is in the inner courtyard, it is inconvenient for her to show her face in public.

Those retainers and guests were mostly outsiders and had little interaction with Xiao Fengxiao, so they might not be able to obey her orders.

But Gu Chenglie was different. As the son of a marquis, he represented the Jing'an Marquis's mansion when he went out, and he also had many dealings with those retainers and experts.

How about this?

After a slight pause, Li Qinghan spoke again.

"I'll find you some helpers, so Lie'er won't have to go."

Li Qinghan can mobilize people that Xiao Fengxiao cannot.

After all, she is the wife of the Marquis of Jing'an!

Within this Marquis's mansion, regardless of seniority or status, he was above Xiao Fengxiao.

Those retainers and servants of Ye might not listen to Xiao Fengxiao, but they would at least give her some face.

"That's fine, but it's a pity that it would be a waste of Third Master Lie's opportunity to make a name for himself in front of the Marquis."

Chen Shi shook his head seriously, then said in a low voice.

"You may not know this, but I am under the Marquis's orders to gradually incorporate these gangs into his private army! Helping them now is actually doing a favor for the Marquis. If Third Master Lie does a good job, the Marquis will surely be pleased."

"Is that so!"

Li Qinghan's eyes lit up instantly, and she couldn't help but feel a little tempted.

Gu Chenglie is disappointing; he gets scolded nine out of ten times in front of Gu Tingshu. If he could get a chance to show off, that would be perfect.

"Wait a minute! You wouldn't be that kind?"

But then, Li Qinghan looked at Chen Shi with a wary expression.

A weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken—it's probably up to no good!

"Even if you wouldn't dare harm Lie'er, you definitely wouldn't help him. There's definitely something wrong here!"

"You're just like a suspicious cat. Fine, I'll tell you the truth."

Chen Shi sighed, looking helpless.

"The Ruoshui Gang is actually backed by Feng Qi, the eldest son of the Marquis of Dingyuan. With my status, I am not qualified at all. I sent Gu Chenglie over not to fight, but to help mediate."

"I see, that explains it."

Li Qinghan snorted softly, "That makes sense."

Immediately afterwards, his brows furrowed slightly.

"Our relationship with the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion is good, but things have soured because of a few small factions. Especially recently, Ying'er and Feng Ji of the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion are discussing marriage."

"That's exactly right. Otherwise, I would have just wiped out that damn Weak Water Gang. Why would I need to ask Gu Chenglie to be my intermediary?"

"Heh, you're too embarrassed to ask Lie'er for help, so you came to me?"

"Given our relationship, you'll help me, right?"

Chen Shi looked at Li Qinghan and smiled meaningfully.

"Hmph, don't try to use the same tricks you used on Xiao Fengxiao on me!"

Li Qing snorted coldly and glared at Chen Shi.

Although he spoke with great bravado, Li Qinghan didn't dare to turn against Chen Shi since Chen Shi held leverage over her.

On second thought, since it involved the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence, Gu Chenglie wouldn't be in any danger. If he handled this matter well, as Chen Shi said, it would be an opportunity to impress Gu Tingshu.

"Alright, I'll talk to Lie'er for you!"

"Thank you, Madam!"

Chen Shi's face lit up with joy, and then he solemnly gave another instruction.

"Don't be late tonight at Hai hour (9-11 PM)."

"So eager? Fine, I got it!"

Li Qinghan waved his hand, looking confident.

Chen Shi nodded and said nothing more. After all, she was Gu Chenglie's biological mother, and he dared not disobey her when she asked him to do something.

So, we'll just have to wait until tonight!

Regardless of the circumstances, they were determined to ruin this marriage.

Having finished his business, Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief and unknowingly arrived at the medicine hut.

Mu Yunsheng was still sorting through the herbs, but there weren't many left, so she didn't need Chen Shi's help.

Chen Shi sat down at the table, his brows furrowed as if deep in thought.

"Drink water."

A moment later, Mu Yunsheng finished tidying up, brought over a kettle, and poured Chen Shi a glass of spring water.

"Thanks."

Chen Shi picked up his teacup, took two sips, then suddenly put it down and ran into the house.

A moment later, he took out a written letter, folded it, and handed it to Mu Yunsheng.

"Why didn't you write it in advance this time?"

Mu Yunsheng glanced at it and casually asked a question.

"A spur-of-the-moment decision."

Chen Shi smiled and said something in a low voice.

"I suddenly feel like saying something to her."

"Pretending to be deeply affectionate."

Mu Yunsheng gave a light snort, took the letter, and then went into the house to find an envelope to put it in.

I'll give it to Gu Hanying when I see her tomorrow.

"you're right."

Chen Shi chuckled self-deprecatingly, a hint of shame on his face.

Cui Nong, Xiao Fengxiao, Yun'er, Chen Bi, and Ting Yu—with so many women around him, he not only showed no deep affection for Gu Hanying, but seemed like a liar!

Cui Nong and the others knew of each other's existence, and their relationship with Chen Shishi was consensual.

But Gu Hanying was different; she didn't know that Chen Shi had other women!

Chen Shi concealed these things; what else could it be but deception?

"Let's wait until this is over!"

Chen Shi took a deep breath, his expression serious.

He didn't want to lie to Gu Hanying anymore. Once he ruined the wedding, he would tell Gu Hanying the truth!

Even if Gu Hanying abandons him at that time, he will have no complaints.

In fact, he should have told Gu Hanying now so that she could choose between him and Feng Ji.

But what human being is not selfish?

Moreover, Chen Shi believed from the bottom of his heart that Feng Ji was not a good match for Gu Hanying!

I really don't know what to say to you.

Looking at Chen Shi's appearance, Mu Yunsheng shook his head helplessly.

"As long as it's you, I'll say it however I want."

After finishing the remaining half glass of water, Chen Shi got up and left.

I have something important to do tonight!