You Promised to Be an Idle Son-in-Law, How Could You Become a Land Immortal?

Chapter 284: Chapter 212: Why Would a Man Go to a Painted Boat and Not Call for a Girl?

’If I don’t prepare now, I’ll surely be at a disadvantage later.’

Just as Liu Zhaoxue was mulling this over, she suddenly heard a familiar, sinister laugh from ahead.

"Have you run into some trouble, Miss Zhaoxue?"

Liu Zhaoxue snapped out of her thoughts. She frowned at the driver in front of her. "Elder Yan? What are you doing here?"

The man was none other than Yan Fusha of the Five Poison Sect.

"Don’t worry, Miss Zhaoxue. Your driver has only fallen asleep. He’s not in any danger."

"Now, why don’t you tell me what trouble you’re in? The sooner we resolve it, the better for us both."

A flicker of annoyance crossed Liu Zhaoxue’s eyes, but her tone was calm. "You needn’t trouble yourself with the management of the Medicine Hall, Elder Yan."

"You’re mistaken, Miss Zhaoxue. The Five Poison Sect is counting on Xinglin Hall’s successful expansion before we can begin our plans."

"Don’t forget, you and I are in the same boat now."

But before Liu Zhaoxue could respond, Yan Fusha’s tone shifted.

"However, I have faith in your abilities, Miss Zhaoxue. I’m certain Xinglin Hall will flourish in Shu State."

Liu Zhaoxue explained reluctantly, "Now that my second brother is dead, my family has grown suspicious of me. It’s not a good time to stir up more trouble."

Yan Fusha chuckled. "Ah, if you put it that way, Miss Zhaoxue, then I understand."

"Since you don’t want me to get involved, I’ll wait. I’m in no hurry."

"As it happens, I’ve discovered some interesting things about that Mr. Qingzhou over the past couple of days. I was just about to test the waters and see what he’s really made of."

Liu Zhaoxue’s heart skipped a beat. "Chen Yi?"

"What did you find out about him?"

"On the night the Three Towns’ summer grain was burned, he wasn’t at the Xiao Family estate. He was on a Painted Boat at Quchi."

"But I made inquiries at the Painted Boats. He didn’t hire any female companions for the evening, not even the Cultured Courtesans."

At this, Yan Fusha asked, "Tell me, don’t you find it suspicious for a grown man to go to a Painted Boat and not summon a few ladies for company?"

Liu Zhaoxue paused, then replied with a touch of displeasure, "Forgive me, Elder Yan, but I know nothing of such dalliances." fгeewebnovёl.com

Yan Fusha smiled. "If you hadn’t repeatedly reminded me that there’s more to Mr. Qingzhou than meets the eye, Miss Zhaoxue, I wouldn’t have become so suspicious."

"How do you plan to test him?"

"I’ll capture him and interrogate him. Then we’ll know."

Liu Zhaoxue pursed her lips. Knowing he had already made up his mind, she didn’t try to dissuade him any further.

"Just be sure not to reveal your identity."

"Don’t worry, Miss Zhaoxue. I may be a crude man, but I know his status is special. I won’t let him jeopardize our grand plan."

"Besides, he’s just a scholar who knows nothing of Martial Arts. Once he’s in my grasp, he’ll be powerless to make any waves."

"Let’s hope so..."

...

「Xiao Family, Spring Lotus Garden.」

Xiao Wuge was overjoyed to learn that he would be attending the Guiyun Academy’s poetry gathering the next evening.

After dinner, he continued to pester Chen Yi with all sorts of questions.

Unlike Xiao Wan’er, Xiao Wuge showed no signs of nervousness. On the contrary, he was eager to go.

"Brother-in-law, do you think I could compose a poem, too?"

"Brother-in-law, if my poem receives thunderous applause, will Big Sis be happy enough to let me take a few days off?" freewebnøvel.com

"Brother-in-law..."

Chen Yi cut him off with a sigh. "Tomorrow, you are to do nothing. Just stick with your sister."

’Trying to be a child prodigy like Fang Zhongyong, of all things.’

Xiao Wuge’s little face fell. "Can I stick with you, Brother-in-law?"

"No. Your sister is a little worried. Staying with her will help put her at ease."

"What’s Big Sis worried about?"

"She’s probably just a bit apprehensive, since it’s her first time attending a poetry gathering."

Xiao Wuge paused for a moment, then broke into a grin. "So even Big Sis gets scared sometimes."

Chen Yi patted his head. "You’d better not say that in front of her. You’re asking for a beating."

Xiao Wuge nodded eagerly, chuckling. "Then I’ll be sure to take good care of Big Sis tomorrow."

"Off to bed with you. We have a lot to do around the estate in the morning."

"Okay..."

After Xiao Wuge went back to his room to sleep, Chen Yi changed into light sleepwear, sat cross-legged on his bed, and began his Cultivation of the Four Symbols Skill.

He cultivated until the hour of the Rat—

[Daily Intelligence · Profound-rank Top Grade: At the Hour of the Dog (7-9 PM) on the Mid-Autumn Festival, attend the Guiyun Academy poetry gathering. A small Opportunity can be obtained.]

Chen Yi awoke from his Cultivation. He glanced at the two lines of large, golden text and pursed his lips slightly before getting out of bed. Picking up his Five-section Spear, he headed to the Purple Bamboo Forest to practice his Technique.

In another four hours, Xiao Wan’er would be leading the women of the household in worshiping the moon and honoring their ancestors.

He still had plenty of time.

But just as he arrived at the Purple Bamboo Forest, he sensed a slight disturbance nearby and frowned.

"Who’s there?"

As if expecting to be discovered, a woman’s voice cried out, "Take this!"

A crisp JINGLE JINGLE followed.

Chen Yi got a clear look at the newcomer. After a brief moment of surprise, he smashed his fist down.

The fierce, domineering pressure, as heavy as a mountain, instantly flattened the newcomer to the ground.

Immediately, a cry for mercy rang out:

"Brother-in-law, ow, ow, ow..."