Chapter 741
"Ahem... My apologies, just a small family matter!"
Zheng Ming noticed the gazes of the passersby and laughed awkwardly, waving his hands to signal for them to move along. They paid him no mind and, after a brief glance, continued on their way.
Zheng Ming turned back to his Personal Guard. "Did we all see that clearly? How could he be perfectly fine?"
The guard nodded. "Family Head, it was perfectly clear. I even got close to test him. His breathing was steady and his steps were firm. He definitely wasn’t faking it."
These words completely infuriated Zheng Ming. I get it now! I was wondering why that old man Cui insisted on picking a fight with me today. It must be that Ye Qingchen made a deal with him! Damn that Ye Qingchen! With Cui around, anyone in the Outer City who wants a treasure will surely go to him instead!
"That damned Ye Qingchen, just give me one chance!" Zheng Ming said viciously. "If I find an opportunity, I swear I’ll kill you!"
Zheng Ming returned to his group, and Xue Feng shot him an indifferent glance.
"Family Head Zheng, is there a problem at home? If it’s inconvenient for us to visit, we don’t have to."
Hearing this, Zheng Ming shook his head repeatedly. "No, no, it’s not a family matter, just a personal affair. It won’t delay you, my lords, at all!"
「Elsewhere, at the Zheng Manor.」
Madam Zheng was smugly sipping tea in her garden when she suddenly saw a servant rushing toward her.
"Madam! Madam! This is terrible!" the servant exclaimed upon seeing her.
Madam Zheng was in an excellent mood. Adjusting the tea set on the table, she glanced up at the servant before her. "Who has misbehaved now? I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll waive any punishment." As she spoke, she refilled her own cup.
The servant quickly shook his head. "Madam, it’s not about our servants. It’s about the news of Ye Qingchen from outside!"
Madam Zheng’s hand paused mid-sip before she burst into laughter. "You really are something! News about Ye Qingchen? That’s wonderful news! Why would you say it’s terrible?"
In her mind, Ye Qingchen was already a cripple, confined to his bed and unable to care for himself. She was just waiting for the final confirmation. Now that her servant had come to report, he must be here to deliver that very good news!
Seeing his madam so happy, the confused servant could only say hurriedly, "Madam, the ’good news’ is that Ye Qingchen is perfectly fine and was even seen strolling around town. There isn’t a single scratch on him!"
At these words, Madam Zheng’s eyes widened instantly, almost bulging out of their sockets. "What did you say? Say that again!"
"That Ye Qingchen is lively as ever without a scratch on him. He even went out shopping today!" the servant repeated.
CRASH!
Upon hearing his words, Madam Zheng violently slammed her teacup onto the ground. "How could he possibly be unharmed?! Where did this news come from! It must be false!"
Seeing Madam Zheng’s fury, the servant hurriedly said, "Madam, this news can’t be false. It came from our own people. And by now, the Master should know as well."
His words shattered Madam Zheng’s last shred of hope.
"Damn it! Damn it! How could that damned fellow escape injury after such a perfect plan?! Where’s the Master?! Has he returned yet?!" she fumed.
The servant quickly nodded. "Madam, the Master is already on his way back."
Madam Zheng sank back into her chair. "Alright, you are dismissed. We’ll discuss this when the Master returns."
As the servant prepared to leave, a thought occurred to him. "Then, Madam, should we inform the Young Miss about this?"
"No! Absolutely not! Don’t you dare tell her! Now get out!"
Madam Zheng gazed toward her daughter’s courtyard in the distance, forcing herself to swallow her resentment. She had been so confident in front of her daughter, but now that such a major mishap had occurred, she didn’t want to upset her. I’ll go see Zheng Xiao after this is resolved.
At that moment, Xue Feng and his companions were slowly approaching the Zheng Manor. Just as they drew near, Xue Feng suddenly sensed that something was wrong.
"Something’s off! There’s Demonic Qi within your Zheng Family estate!"
Xue Feng’s eyes narrowed as he looked toward the nearby manor. "Everyone, surround the manor!"
At his command, everyone behind him moved quickly. Zheng Ming was dumbfounded by this action.
"My lord, surely there’s been a misunderstanding! How could our family possibly harbor Demonic Qi?!" Zheng Ming’s eyes were filled with confusion and panic.
He was already worried that Xue Feng’s group suspected his family. Now, with Demonic Qi suddenly appearing on their estate... Doesn’t this make us look even more guilty?!
Xue Feng merely glanced at him indifferently. "Family Head Zheng, after our investigation is complete, if you are innocent, your family will naturally be cleared."
With that, Xue Feng turned and strode toward the Zheng Manor without a backward glance. Zheng Ming scrambled to follow, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
As they surrounded the Zheng Manor, those inside quickly noticed the commotion.
Upon receiving the news, a panicked Madam Zheng ran out. "What’s the matter? What has happened to our home? Husband, why has Lord Xue suddenly surrounded our home for no reason?"
Madam Zheng had no Cultivation and was naturally unable to sense the Demonic Qi.
Zheng Ming took her hand. "Lord Xue says there’s Demonic Qi in our home. But don’t worry. Our family would never be involved with the Demon Clan. They will clear our name once the investigation is over."
Hearing this, Madam Zheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, so that’s all it is. You scared me to death. I thought something truly terrible had happened."
Madam Zheng went to stand with her husband behind Xue Feng.
"By the way, where’s Zheng Xiao?" Zheng Ming asked, looking around but not seeing his daughter.
"You have the nerve to ask about Zheng Xiao?!" Madam Zheng retorted, her voice filled with blame. "If you hadn’t beaten her so severely, would she be cooped up in her courtyard nursing her wounds? She’s probably bored and fast asleep by now!"
Madam Zheng didn’t find it strange that Zheng Xiao hadn’t emerged despite the commotion. Hearing this, Zheng Ming didn’t give it another thought either.
After all, Xue Feng and his men are looking for Demonic Qi. Outsiders rarely enter our daughter’s courtyard, so she won’t be disturbed.
"You few, follow me in that direction!"
However, in the next instant, Xue Feng pointed directly at Zheng Xiao’s courtyard and gave the command.
Something feels very wrong here...