253: The Du mother and son, are they abusing their power?

The old man in gray robes looked at Xie Weilou and said with a smile, "Young brother, so it was you!"

Xie Weilou cupped his fists and said, "I am Xie Weilou. May I ask, old sir, if you bought this place because you are skilled in medicine? Are you planning to open a medical clinic?"

This old man was unfathomable; he couldn't see through him at all. For such a being to appear in Tianqi City, it was certainly interesting.

The old man in gray robes stroked his beard: "I am Ji Jiu, a traveling doctor. I happened to come here, so I bought this place, intending to practice medicine here for a period of time."

Xie Weilou nodded slightly, "So that's it! Coincidentally, this young lady beside me is a bit weak. I wonder if Old Sir Ji can examine her?"

Ji Jiu looked at Yan Ruyu and said with a smile, "The young lady does seem a bit weak. I'll prescribe some medicine, and you can take it back and drink it for three days."

"Thank you, Mr. Ji."

Yan Ruyu bowed deeply.

Xie Weilou yawned and said to Yan Ruyu, "I'm a bit sleepy. I'm going back to sleep first."

After speaking, he ignored Yan Ruyu and turned to leave.

Ji Jiu looked at Xie Weilou's retreating figure, and a strange glint appeared deep in his eyes. Seeing Xie Weilou again today, he found this young man seemed even more extraordinary.

Ji Jiu then looked at Yan Ruyu and chuckled, "Please wait a moment. I'll go get your medicine now."

"Thank you!"

Yan Ruyu nodded lightly.

The old man before her was unfathomable; she couldn't see through him at all. Yet, at the first glance of him, she felt her soul tremble and an inexplicable palpitation.

——

Not long after leaving the medical clinic.

Xie Weilou's path was blocked by someone, and it was Madam You.

"Second Aunt, the deaths of Wu Shang and Wu Ji truly have nothing to do with me."

Xie Weilou looked at Madam You with a bitter expression.

Madam You looked at Xie Weilou with a gloomy face: "Do you want the assets of Zhenxi Marquis Manor?"

Xie Weilou was stunned for a second: "What do you mean, Second Aunt?"

Madam You said with a venomous expression, "Fifty percent of the assets in my hands were forcibly given by Xie Cangxuan to Madam Du and that little beast..."

Madam Du was Xie Cangxuan's mistress.

Previously, Xie Cangxuan had only brought Xie Lingyun, that illegitimate son, back to Zhenxi Marquis Manor, and even let Xie Lingyun manage some of Zhenxi Marquis Manor's assets.

He never expected that now the other party would go even further, bringing that mistress into Zhenxi Marquis Manor as well.

What was even more detestable was that Xie Cangxuan had also forcibly made her give fifty percent of the assets to Madam Du and that little beast.

Now, her hatred for those two had already surpassed her hatred for Xie Weilou.

At this moment, she seemed to understand Xie Weilou's feelings. A group of outsiders moving into Zhenxi Marquis Manor, while the true owner was ostracized. She now understood this feeling.

"What? Second Uncle is actually so excessive?"

Xie Weilou pretended to be shocked as he looked at Madam You.

He wouldn't be too surprised by anything Xie Cangxuan did. He was just an old beast; it was normal for him to do outrageous things.

Now, Madam You was old and faded, without an heir, while that Madam Du had a son. Furthermore, Xie Lingyun had some talent, so he would naturally be valued by Xie Cangxuan.

Madam You gritted her teeth and said, "Madam Du and that little beast Xie Lingyun are extremely ambitious. Now that they've obtained fifty percent of Zhenxi Marquis Manor's assets, it probably won't be long before they set their sights on the remaining fifty percent of the assets in my hands, and even your position as Heir. I definitely won't let them have their way."

Xie Weilou looked at Madam You and asked in surprise, "What does Second Aunt mean?"

Madam You sneered, "Xie Cangxuan has wronged me, so I don't need to give him any face. I will give all fifty percent of the assets in my hands to you."

Xie Weilou raised an eyebrow: "What kind of person do you take me for, Second Aunt? You have managed Zhenxi Marquis Manor's assets diligently and so well all these years. Since those assets are in your hands, you should continue to manage them well."

Madam You's expression was venomous: "This is just false compassion! You're not a good person either, but relatively speaking, I hate Xie Cangxuan and the Madam Du mother and son more at this moment. If you want to keep your position as Heir and become Marquis Zhenxi, then you must find every way to drive the Madam Du mother and son out."

In the current Zhenxi Marquis Manor, her position was precarious, and the only person who could help her was Xie Weilou.

This little beast was not a good sort either, but at this moment, she couldn't care about that much. Since Xie Cangxuan didn't want her to have an easy time, then no one else should either.

After listening, Xie Weilou shook his head and said, "Second Aunt is still overthinking. Managing Zhenxi Marquis Manor's assets is a thankless task. I have no great interest in it."

Madam You sneered, "No interest? Then I'll make it clearer: if you don't fight, you'll definitely be the one to die in the end. Who told you that you are the Heir of Marquis Zhenxi Manor? Oh, and let me tell you one more thing, regarding the old master's death."

"Hmm?"

Xie Weilou's eyes narrowed as he stared at Madam You and said, "What do you know, Second Aunt?"

Madam You sneered, "Naturally, it was Xie Cangxuan's doing! Before the old master went into seclusion, Xie Cangxuan sent him a spiritual medicine. That spiritual medicine had a problem, which led to the old master's seclusion failure and loss of all his cultivation. He died not long after that."

After listening, Xie Weilou did not fully believe it, because there was a huge loophole: when the old master went into seclusion, why did Xie Nantian and Xie Bian not react?

Xie Nantian leading troops outside was understandable, but what about Xie Bian? Could the unfathomable Third Uncle just watch the old master die?

Madam You seemed to know what Xie Weilou was thinking and scoffed, "Naturally, Xie Cangxuan alone couldn't kill the old master, but this also involved Sixth Prince..."

"Yan Wugou?"

A faint light flickered in Xie Weilou's eyes. Wasn't Xie Cangxuan close to Third Prince Yan Wuchen?

And now Sixth Prince Yan Wugou was involved too?

Madam You sneered repeatedly: "I've said all I can. You weigh it yourself. During your absence, Madam Du and that little beast have been lording it over Zhenxi Marquis Manor, and your little maid hasn't been bullied any less!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Weilou's expression was extremely calm, but a cold killing intent had already flashed deep in his eyes. He said indifferently, "The assets of Zhenxi Marquis Manor are inherently mine. Even if This Young Master doesn't want them, it's not for outsiders to covet."

"Heh! Now that's more like it."

Madam You's eyes showed a mocking glint. She took out a seal and multiple property deeds, giving them all to Xie Weilou.

Then, with a malicious grin, she left. Now, it was up to Xie Weilou, this little beast, and the Madam Du mother and son to fight to the death. If Xie Cangxuan could also be killed, that would be even better.

Evidently, at this moment, she had completely gone mad. Since she wasn't having a good time, no one else should either.

Xie Weilou looked at Madam You's retreating figure and self-mockingly said, "A pitiable person must have something hateful about them!"

After speaking, he quickly walked towards Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

He wanted to see who was so bold as to cause trouble on his territory. If there was one, he would kill one...