Free Web NovelChapter 411: Chapter 411: Treasured to This Extent
Xie Anbai shot him a glance.
Shen Yanchuan and Ye Zheng had no dealings with each other, so the comment was truly baseless.
He mentioned Ye Zheng, but any discerning person could see that the real key was the Ye Family’s Second Miss.
"Even if he does nothing, things have reached a point where the outcome is already certain."
Xie Anbai chuckled and rubbed his chin.
Besides, today’s situation was his handiwork from the start.
Of course he could just sit back and watch things unfold.
Xiao Chengqi, however, remained noncommittal.
After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Xu Jie won’t just sit there and wait for death."
Otherwise, he never would have reached his current position.
Xie Anbai raised an eyebrow. "So what? He’s always been a cautious man, serving as an official for years without a single mistake. But in the end, wasn’t he still exposed in the imperial court?"
No one’s perfect. How could Xu Jie truly never make a single mistake?
The day Shen Yanchuan personally went to Changzhou, his fate was sealed!
"Besides," Xie Anbai tutted, "the person backing him probably wants Xu Jie dead even more than we do."
That was true.
Xiao Chengqi recalled their earlier conversation and glanced at Xie Anbai again.
Xie Anbai spent most of his time in the Capital City and was extremely well-informed about all sorts of news.
"Since the Princely Heir is interested in Second Miss Ye, why hasn’t he made a move?"
Xie Anbai countered, "What do you think?"
After a moment’s thought, Xiao Chengqi quickly guessed a reason.
"Could it be... the Princely Heir is waiting for this case to be closed?"
Ye Zheng’s death was a miscarriage of justice that had lain dormant for years. After many twists and turns, it had only just been brought up again.
With Huo Yucheng’s involvement, it was bound to be a difficult matter to resolve.
It was almost certain now that Ye Zheng had been an innocent victim caught in the crossfire. If Huo Yucheng’s case could be overturned, then the truth behind Ye Zheng’s death would also be revealed.
Xie Anbai took a sip of tea. Only after the fragrance had spread through his mouth did he say, "He naturally has his reasons."
Xiao Chengqi’s heart skipped a beat. He was inwardly stunned, because Xie Anbai’s answer was a tacit admission!
He had only made a casual guess, but he hadn’t expected Shen Yanchuan to actually—
"He’s willing to go that far?"
Xiao Chengqi had known Shen Yanchuan for more than a day or two and was quite familiar with his style.
The man appeared gentle and mild-mannered, but he was in fact ruthless and decisive!
Whatever he wanted, he always got.
To say nothing of a mere orphan girl?
With Shen Yanchuan’s family background and looks, he wouldn’t even have to do much. A simple beckoning of his finger, and the matter would be settled.
But he hadn’t.
Of course, Xiao Chengqi knew that Ye Chutang was no ordinary woman.
She had lost both her parents, raised several younger siblings all by herself, then brought them back to the Capital City where she thrived.
This was certainly not something an ordinary person could accomplish!
She must also be waiting for the truth of this case to surface, to console Ye Zheng’s spirit in heaven.
As for marriage, it was obvious she had put it completely out of her mind.
But...
’Shen Yanchuan actually treasures her to this degree, willing to just keep waiting like this!?’
After a long moment, Xiao Chengqi suddenly burst out laughing, even starting to clap uncontrollably.
"Excellent, excellent! So he has a day like this too! It’s true that everyone meets their match! HAHAHAHA—HISS—"
He had accidentally pulled at his wound, making him wince in pain.
Xie Anbai snorted. "Don’t get too smug. Don’t forget, you still owe Miss Ye a life-debt! If they become family in the future, you’ll have to prepare an extra-lavish gift for the Dingbei Marquis Mansion every holiday!"
