A Threat
The woman and the middle-aged man's hearts sank when they heard Ning Qi's introduction. How was this possible? Why would the Dragon Slayer Marquis come to such a remote place?
Was it because of Madam Zuo?
They looked at each other guiltily.
Ning Qi smiled, "Please rise, old man."
The old man rose slowly and asked with some fear, "May I know why the Dragon Slayer Marquis is here?"
Ning Qi said, "It's nothing much. Lady Zuo is working in my mansion and wants to go back to her hometown to take a look. We have nothing to do, so we came together. However, someone spoke ill of us the moment they saw us. I wonder why?"
The old man thought of the rumors about Madam Zuo in the town and looked at the beautiful women behind Ning Qi. He immediately knew that the rumors were false. How could such a young Dragon-slayer Marquis like Madam Zuo?
He couldn't help but look at the culprit who spread the rumor.
"How dare you all! How dare you be rude to the Marquis! "
"Brother-in-law, we didn't know he was the Marquis!"
The middle-aged man and the woman knelt on the ground.
"Marquis, how should we punish them?"
The old man looked at Ning Qi fawningly.
"Tell me, why did you slander Madam Zuo? No matter what, she's still your family, isn't she? "
Ning Qi looked at the two.
Their expressions were ugly. Their lips moved a few times but they couldn't say anything.
"I think they'll say it after breaking their legs."
Zhao Hu snorted coldly.
"No, don't break our legs! This rumor came from the capital. It has nothing to do with us. "
The two said in fear.
"Madam Zuo, this manor belongs to you, right?"
Ning Qi asked.
Madam Zuo hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"Alright, did you see that? Get out of here immediately. Madam Zuo belongs to the Dragon Slayer Marquis's residence. Her business is my business. If I hear any more rumors, I'll punish you for spreading rumors! "
Ning Qi said coldly. He then looked at the villagers, "Do you think I'm an old man? You're all fooled into following the crowd without knowing the truth. How foolish. "
The villagers lowered their heads guiltily.
At the same time, he vaguely understood that Madam Zuo's crimes were probably groundless. The Dragon Slayer Marquis was so young and promising, and he had so many beautiful women by his side. How could he have fallen for the widow Madam Zuo?
"Brother-in-law, we also have a share in this house. You can't chase us away …"
When the two of them heard Ning Qi telling them to scram, they immediately looked at the old man with sullen faces, hoping that he could plead for them.
"Shut up! Look at all of you! Men, capture them and bring them back to the ancestral shrine. "
The old man immediately became angry, and his subordinates immediately rushed towards the two of them like wolves and tigers. While the two of them were shouting, they tied them up and took them away.
Madam Zuo wanted to plead for mercy, but Xin Che pulled her arm. Xin Che shook his head and said in a low voice, "This kind of person is not worthy of sympathy. If you plead for mercy for them today, they will definitely bite the hand that feeds them in the future. At that time, with Young Master's temper, it is possible that he will directly kill them."
When Madam Zuo heard this, her desire to plead for mercy instantly faded.
The old man then said to Ning Qi in a fawning manner, "Since the Dragon Slayer Marquis has come to Qinghe Town, why don't you try the delicacies here so that I can be a good host?"
"Very well. Old man, please. "
Ning Qi nodded with a smile.
The old man's face immediately lit up with joy.
Then, under his arrangements, Ning Qi and the others enjoyed a very luxurious and sumptuous meal!
… …
Early the next morning, Ning Qi and the others left Qinghe Village and headed towards the capital.
Madam Zuo's smile was much wider than when she first arrived because she had settled one of her worries.
When they returned to the manor, Ning Qi first went to the temple.
Looking at the empty Buddhist shrine, Ning Qi sneered, "Champion Marquis, I did not expect you to be so shameless."
Fortunately, Ning Qi had been careful and took the real urn away, leaving behind a fake one. When Ning Qi placed the urn back on the altar, Zhao Er ran to report, "Marquis, the Champion Marquis's manor has sent a letter. It is for you."
"A letter?"
Ning Qi took it and tore it open. After reading it, he sneered and walked out.
The Champion Marquis's manor.
Ning Hongtian and Nangong Yu 'er sat together in the main seat. Second Madam Liu Mingyu, Third Madam Zhantai Xiwen and their children were all in the hall.
"Will that bastard come?"
Nangong Yu 'er frowned.
Ning Hongtian smiled, "Don't worry, he will come. I will settle this matter today."
"Marquis, I will go outside to take a look."
Chief Steward Ning said in a low voice.
"Okay."
As soon as he walked out of the hall, he saw a figure walking towards him. Chief Steward Ning was startled. When he thought of the item he had brought back, a cold smile appeared on his face. He said mockingly, "Dragon Slayer Marquis, I was wondering when you would come."
"Servant, get lost."
Ning Qi looked at him coldly, walked past him, and headed for the hall.
Chief Steward Ning looked ashamed and angry. He looked at Ning Qi's back and thought, "Let's see how you can be so arrogant later. Damn bastard, why didn't I beat you to death back then!" "Who asked you to humiliate me again and again!"
When Ning Qi entered the hall, everyone's expression changed slightly.
Ning Qi's eyes swept over Ning Hongtian, Nangong Yu 'er, Liu Mingyu, Zhantai Xiwen, Ning Yan, and his nominal brothers. An evil smile appeared on his face. "Haha, so many people are here to welcome me? This Marquis is truly overwhelmed by your favor. "
"How dare you! Kneel down when you see your father! "
Ning Hongtian's second son, Ning Kong, shouted at Ning Qi.
"What right do you have to talk to me?"
Ning Qi looked at him mockingly.
"You!"
Ning Kong was furious.
"Do you want to be a good-for-nothing like Ning Yan? I can fulfill your wish. Don't step out of the Champion Marquis's Residence. For the sake of Old Master, I won't touch you in the Marquis's Residence. But if you leave the Marquis's Residence, don't blame me if your arms and legs are broken. "
Ning Qi smiled.
Everyone didn't think that he would threaten them in such an aboveboard manner. Their faces were suddenly shocked, especially Ning Kong. After listening to Ning Qi's words, his anger disappeared and was replaced by fear. He immediately shut up and didn't dare to speak.
Ning Yan clenched his fists and his face turned red. He stared at Ning Qi with hatred.
After becoming a good-for-nothing, he had already felt the contempt of everyone. If it wasn't for Nangong Yu 'er's prestige, he would probably end up like Ning Qi, being humiliated!
"Unfilial son! How dare you be so arrogant here! "
Ning Hongtian scolded with a livid face.
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