Chapter 455 The heroic scholar and his neighbor, the pretty widow (bushi)

Chapter 455 The heroic scholar and his neighbor, the pretty widow (bushi)

The heroic scholar and his neighbor, the handsome widow (bushi),

The fierce look flashed by in an instant, and the Marquis of Zhennan had no time to notice it.

He was just a little annoyed that he had said something slip of the tongue - he shouldn't have mentioned this to Lance.

But on second thought, he felt that it was no big deal.

It doesn't matter if Lance knows it. Even if Lance knows it, will there be any harm?

This boy was just born in the countryside. Although he had studied for a few years, he was no different from an ordinary scholar. Naturally, he did not understand the mystery.

After he thought it through, he exchanged a few more pleasantries, his words were comforting yet also threatening to Lance.

The illegitimate child who was supposed to be living outside came to his house, and he had already done his best to comfort him. If it weren't for the fact that this child seemed to have some talent and could be used, it would have been very easy for him to have someone deal with him.

Although the Marquis of Zhennan tried to conceal these thoughts, his arrogance still showed a little on his face.

Lance poured himself a cup of tea to hide his expression. After Marquis Zhennan finished talking to himself, he put down the teacup and revealed a cautious and fearful expression.

"I will obey you, Lord. But I wonder who lives across the street? Do I need to be cautious when I go out?"

Marquis Zhennan's expression paused and his eyes fell on the tightly closed door opposite.

Lance noticed that there were many complexities flashing across his expression, but in the end they all turned into a concealed indifference and he waved his hand.

"He is just a poor distant relative who has come to seek refuge in the countryside. He is from the countryside and has a rude and unruly temperament. You should stay away from him and don't provoke him."

It was obvious from his words that he looked down on Song Ning.

Lance took a big sip of the teacup he had just picked up, hiding the coldness in his eyes.

"My Lord, are you kidding me? Although I am a scholar and a little dull, I know that not everyone can easily enter the huge Zhennan Marquis Mansion, let alone live in it."

He pretended to be disappointed, and his eyes seemed a little dim.

"Or does the Marquis think that I am an outsider after all and it is inconvenient to tell me? Then just speak frankly, and Lance will naturally do as you are told. Why use these words to evade a three-year-old child..."

"Oh, you..."

The Marquis of Zhennan thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, it's okay to tell you."

He simply reorganized his words, then sighed and spoke with a look of worry.

"In fact, the person living there is the one who will be marrying Hong'er soon."

Didn't you lie to him this time?

Lance was a little surprised.

The next second, Zhennan Hou's words made Lance sneer from the bottom of his heart.

"This Marquis does not want you to get close to that man because, although he is young, he is full of calculations. In the past, this Marquis owed that boy a favor, so he had no choice but to agree to his marriage with Hong'er."

As soon as he finished speaking, a servant came hurriedly to call him.

After whispering a few words, the expression of Marquis Zhennan changed slightly.

He looked over and Lance stood up naturally.

"Thank you for taking me in, sir. If you need anything, please go."

Marquis Zhennan nodded, and just as he stepped over the threshold he turned his head again.

"There is one more thing. Hong'er's birthday will be coming soon. There will be a lot of people coming and going in the mansion. You can study in peace and quiet without going out. It will save you from being upset."

The implication was that he had no intention of introducing Lance to anyone, and Lance was not surprised.

He is just an illegitimate child who has been wandering outside. Why should the dignified Marquis of Zhennan take him seriously?

What's more, this is a good thing for him.

Because the incident that he had been concerned about, where Si Kou Hong was drugged, happened at this birthday party.

Song Ning was also schemed against by Marquis Zhennan at this banquet, but it is not too late now.

Si Kouhong reminded him that the residence arranged for him by Zhennan Hou was very secluded, but it also had its advantages.

Firstly, this residence was right at the back door of the Zhennan Marquis Mansion, and secondly, he didn't expect that this place was so close to where Song Ning lived.

It would be convenient for what he wanted to do later.

However, since the Marquis of Zhennan had just warned him not to get close to Song Ning easily and had placed people next to him, it seemed that he could only endure it for the time being and not act rashly.

As Sikou Hong's birthday approaches, Lance has almost figured out everything about the Marquis of Zhennan.

The Marquis of Zhennan had three sons and five daughters in total. Among them, Sikou Hong and two daughters were legitimate children, and the others were illegitimate children.

Sikou Hong has always been valued since he was born, not only because of his status as a legitimate son, but also because he looks most like the Marquis of Zhennan.

In addition, his mother's family also has a strong background, so he has always been able to get whatever he wants in the Marquis' Mansion, and naturally there are always many men and women around him.

Until recently, the Marquis of Zhennan brought back a boy from the countryside who was said to be engaged to Si Kou Hong.

"I spent a lot of time to find out about this matter out of curiosity. At first, they just said that it was a poor relative who came to ask for money. Later, I heard that the person in the other room couldn't stand the harassment and took out a jade pendant. Someone recognized that the jade pendant belonged to an important person. Then I realized that the identity of the person in the other room was not simple."

Fuqin stood respectfully in front of Lance with her head lowered and her eyes submissive, and told him everything she knew.

"What about the engagement?"

Lance took a sip of tea. The water temperature was just right. It was freshly brewed by Fuqin. This maid was quite clever and well-behaved.

Fuqin loosened her nails a little when she saw that he spoke gently.

She had indeed made the right choice. This young man was not a simple person at all, and he was certainly not someone who could be easily seduced by a servant like her.

After observing for the past few days, she decided to take a gamble and it turned out to be the right choice!

"The engagement was revealed after the jade pendant was taken out from that room. He took out the jade pendant and revealed his identity because someone accused him of being a beggar from the countryside. The Marquis also found out about it later, but he didn't kick the person out, so everyone assumed that what that room said was true."

Fuqin paused, then spoke hesitantly, picking at her nails.

"If I were to tell you what I mean, the Marquis seems to be quite happy with this. Otherwise, according to the Marquis' usual temper, the person in that room would have been dragged out and beaten to death long ago."

"Oh? Beaten to death with sticks."

Fuqin was suddenly startled and lowered his head even more.

"Master, please forgive me, but everything I said is true. Your Majesty has always acted like this. I dare not tell even a single lie."

She wondered in her heart, what did she say wrong?

On the other hand, she felt inexplicably relieved.

It seems that she made the right choice. This Young Master Lance might be able to help her leave the Marquis' Mansion.

"I see. I see your sincerity in surrendering."

Lance suppressed his anger and turned his gaze from the opposite side to the maid in front of him.

"Since you have surrendered to me, as long as you work for me loyally, I will naturally realize what you want."

The Marquis of Zhennan probably never imagined that the maid he sent to him as a tradable commodity would actually have the greatest wish in life to get married and become a lady of an ordinary family.

However, there is indeed some impression of this incident in the Lans database. Although it is very small, the database records that there was once a fire in the Zhennan Marquis Mansion. It is said that it was set in despair after the maid who was promised to be released from the mansion was sent away.

It’s a pity that there were too many people in the mansion and the fire was extinguished as soon as it was lit, and the maid was beaten to death with sticks.

But it just so happened that he was lacking the right people right now.

"Keep an eye on the other side for me, and report any movement immediately."

Fuqin quickly changed the subject but was a little confused, "What does the master mean?"

Lance glanced at her and said, "To reassure you, he is the one that your master has set his eyes on. I came to the mansion this time just for him."

Fuqin was slightly surprised, then she knelt on the ground in joy.

"Yes, I understand. I will definitely take good care of the future master for you."