From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

"They're all gone, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Xiao Fengxiao sitting there lost in thought, Yun'er came over with red eyes and gently nudged her.

"Do you think what he just said is true?"

Xiao Fengxiao raised his head and looked at Yun'er with some confusion.

"What do you mean by 'real' or 'fake'? Of all the things he said, which one are you referring to?"

Yun'er was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and stared at Xiao Fengxiao with wide eyes.

"You don't mean he said he wanted to marry you, do you?!"

Xiao Fengxiao lowered his head slightly and remained silent.

"He's talking nonsense out of ignorance, but aren't you thinking straight too?"

Yun'er looked at Xiao Fengxiao and frowned as she spoke.

"Even if Gu Chengze dies, you'll still be the daughter-in-law of the Marquis's mansion. If he wants to marry you out of this household, like you said, it'll only happen if he becomes emperor! What, are you suggesting he rebel?"

"I... I know this principle all too well."

Xiao Fengxiao sighed, a bitter look on his face.

"But for some reason, when I heard him say that, I felt like I would give my life for him."

"He's truly our nemesis."

Yun'er's eyes welled up with tears again, and she gently hugged Xiao Fengxiao.

Even after leaving the second gate, Chen Shi was still pondering Xiao Fengxiao's words.

He insisted on joining the army so that he could rise above others and one day marry Gu Hanying.

But as a daughter of a noble family, what level would he have to reach to be worthy of Gu Hanying? Chen Shi wasn't afraid of the long and difficult road ahead, but how could he let Gu Hanying keep waiting?

If one joins the Longxiang Army and leverages the background of the Marquis of Jing'an's family, promotions and titles will surely come much faster!

Thinking along the way, Chen Shi went straight to the Likin Hall.

Although he had already resigned from his post, he was still the steward of the Jing'an Marquis's residence until Gu Tingshu officially announced it. He had to do everything he was supposed to do.

This time, the search for the young Qilin will take him away from the manor for more than half a month. Although Jin and Zhou are sharing the burden, there will inevitably be many matters piling up that he needs to handle personally.

"Um?"

Upon entering the tax office, Chen Shi couldn't help but frown.

There were no servants or young men in the hall, only Gu Chenglie sitting there, gently scraping the tea leaves floating in the teacup with the lid of his teacup.

Back when Chen Shi was in charge of purchasing medicinal herbs, Gu Chenglie would come to the house at night, never leaving without a reason.

This time, they probably didn't have any good intentions either.

"What time is it? Steward Chen is only arriving now. You, as a servant, are more comfortable than us masters."

Gu Chenglie looked down at Chen Shi with a contemptuous sneer.

"Greetings, Third Master Lie."

Chen Shi's expression remained unchanged. He bowed slightly in greeting, his voice neither humble nor arrogant.

"I just went to report to the master, so I'm only coming over now. If you have any questions, Third Master, you can ask the master for confirmation."

"Using my father to intimidate me? Who do you think you are!"

The tea lid clattered down, and Gu Chenglie's face instantly darkened, his gaze turning fierce as he stared at Chen Shi.

Chen Shi didn't speak, but sat down in the seat next to him, straightening his long robe and keeping his back straight.

He was indeed a servant of the Marquis of Jing'an's household, but he was not Gu Chenglie's slave, and Gu Chenglie could do nothing to him now.

"What brings you here today, Third Master Lie? Please speak plainly."

"Hmph, what else could I possibly want from you?"

Gu Chenglie snorted coldly, his expression suddenly turning serious.

"What have you thought about the matter that Marquis Dingyuan mentioned to you before?"

"That matter..."

Chen Shi frowned instantly, his gaze turning gloomy.

Even now, they're still plotting against Xiao Fengxiao; they're truly ungrateful!

Chen Shi then looked at Gu Chenglie with a serious expression.

"You should have heard that Feng Lin nearly killed the Master a few days ago in Yongqiu Mountain! And yet you're still associating with him. What are your intentions? Aren't you afraid of the Master's wrath?"

"Don't think you can lecture me just because you've become the head steward. At the end of the day, you're nothing more than a servant of the Marquis of Jing'an's household!"

Gu Chenglie gave a heavy, cold snort, followed by a disdainful sneer.

"You can expose me to your father and see whether he believes you or me."

Chen Sheng's face was ashen, and he remained silent.

Gu Chenglie is right. He has no evidence. If he simply exposes it to Gu Tingshu, Gu Tingshu will not only not believe him, but will also become dissatisfied with him.

After all, he was just an outsider, a servant. How could Gu Tingshu tolerate him "slandering" his master?

Chen Shi wasn't that stupid, but he was indeed a little confused at this moment. The Jing'an Marquis's Mansion and the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion had not only fallen out, but had become enemies. Gu Chenglie was also in close contact with Feng Lin. Had their interests become so intertwined?

If it's just about sharing women, it probably wouldn't be that serious.

It must be tied to something with huge benefits. What are these huge benefits?

"Go tell Feng Lin to stop daydreaming."

Chen Shi snorted coldly, his tone resolute.

"Ha, I knew it. You're like a rock in a latrine, stinking and hard. I told Marquis Dingyuan long ago that there was no need for such a fuss, but he wouldn't listen. Just as I predicted."

Gu Sheng smiled, a smug look on his face.

Judging from his words, he was simply asking a routine question as instructed by Feng Lin.

"Third Master Lie, if there's nothing else, please leave. I still have matters to attend to."

Chen Shi didn't want to waste any more time with Gu Chenglie, so he directly ordered him to leave.

"Chen Shi, this is the Jing'an Marquis's residence. Who do you think you are?"

Gu Chenglie slammed his hand on the table, instantly enraged.

"It is indeed the Jing'an Marquis's residence, but it does not belong to you, Third Master Lie. As for the Lijin Hall, I am the one who calls the shots."

Chen Shi remained calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

"you……"

Gu Chenglie was speechless for a moment, looking at Chen Shi with a face full of anger, and after a long while he suddenly sneered.

"You just wait, when I inherit the title, you'll be the first one I deal with!"

"Then I'll wait."

Chen Shi chuckled lightly, his face showing disdain.

Gu Chenglie's gaze was cold, but he didn't say anything more and got up to leave.

Watching Gu Chenglie walk away, Chen Shi got up and returned to his seat. Looking at the spot where Gu Chenglie had sat, he couldn't help but frown.

Gu Tingshu is in his prime, and it will probably be another twenty or thirty years before Gu Chenglie can inherit the title. But that day will come eventually.

Just as Gu Chenglie said, once he inherits the title, he will definitely not let Chen Shi go.

Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief; indeed, his decision was correct.

While he is still young, he should withdraw early, and perhaps he can still build a career. If he waits until Gu Chenglie inherits the title, he will already be old and helpless, left only to be slaughtered by others.

In that instant, Chen Shi's resolve only grew stronger.

I stopped thinking about it and waited patiently for news from Gu Tingshu.

"Someone come here."

He sat back down and gave an order to the outside.

He simply did what he was told, and for the rest of the days, he just needed to fulfill his duties as the general manager.

Upon hearing Chen Shi's instructions, the servant who had been driven out by Gu Chenglie quickly entered, carrying the accounts, and reported back to Chen Shi.