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34: More wrinkles, uglier people

“......” Madam You naturally understood the implied meaning in the noblewoman's words, and a hint of gloom appeared deep in her eyes.

However, she said with a smile, “Xie Weilou is nothing more than a little beast born with a mother but raised without one. When the Old Master and Xie Nantian were still alive, he had the capital to be arrogant, but now, there’s no place for him in the Zhenxi Marquis Manor.”

But as she said this, her heart was filled with endless rage.

Because Wu Ji had an arm severed by the newly returned Xie Weilou and was still lying in the medical hall.

She naturally wouldn't forget this debt and would find an opportunity to eliminate that little beast sooner or later.

“Madam, something terrible has happened.”

Suddenly, a maid rushed over, her face extremely pale.

Madam You raised an eyebrow and said coldly, “Shouting and yelling, what kind of decorum is that? If there's anything, speak slowly.”

The maid trembled, “Xie... Xie Weilou is coming, carrying a blade...”

“What?”

Upon hearing this, Madam You’s voice immediately became sharp, and her eyes showed panic. That little beast was coming, carrying a blade?

Previously, he had just killed Anping Marquis’s son and severed Wu Ji’s arm. Now, carrying a blade, what was he here for?

He wouldn't be trying to kill her, would he?

That little beast was spoiled and unruly; he would wipe out entire families at the slightest disagreement. It was possible he truly dared to kill her.

Thinking of this, Madam You felt extremely uneasy.

“......”

The noblewomen present, upon hearing this, smiled even more broadly. There should be a good show to watch next!

“Quick... go summon all the guards. If that little beast dares to act presumptuously, kill him on the spot.”

Madam You gritted her teeth, her face grim. Since that little beast was seeking death, she would grant him his wish.

“Kill on the spot? Second Aunt, your wrinkles have increased, making you uglier, and your tone has become even more arrogant!”

A nonchalant voice rang out as Xie Weilou walked over, holding a long blade, his eyes filled with cold light.

“Xie... Xie Weilou, what do you want to do?”

Madam You’s heart tightened when she saw the long blade in Xie Weilou’s hand, and a hint of fear actually arose within her.

The other noblewomen, seeing this, all retreated. They naturally would not participate in such a matter.

Xie Weilou looked at Madam You indifferently and said, “Taking advantage of my imprisonment, you transferred all the properties under my name to Xie Wushang. Madam You, not only are you bold, but your ambition is also great. This Young Master is too lazy to waste words with you. Immediately return all the properties under my name, otherwise, This Young Master will ensure your head rolls today.”

“What? She even transferred the properties under Xie Weilou’s name?”

“Heh heh! It’s not just the properties under Xie Weilou’s name? Now, all the properties of the entire Zhenxi Marquis Manor are controlled by Sister You.”

“No matter what, Xie Weilou is still the Heir of Marquis Zhenxi Manor, the future Marquis Zhenxi. Is it not inappropriate for her to transfer his properties to her son while he is imprisoned?”

Some noblewomen slowly spoke, their words carrying a hint of mockery.

He is the Heir, after all. It’s one thing for you to seize the properties of the Zhenxi Marquis Manor, but you even refused to spare the properties under his personal name.

Such a huge appetite, aren't you afraid of choking to death?

To put it bluntly, Xie Cangxuan is only temporarily acting as Marquis Zhenxi, not the true Marquis Zhenxi!

Madam You’s face was extremely ugly upon hearing everyone’s words. She glared at Xie Weilou and said, “Xie Weilou, you... what nonsense are you spouting?”

Boom!

Xie Weilou slashed out with his blade, splitting the entire card table. Wooden chips flew, directly startling Madam You.

Xie Weilou looked at Madam You coldly and said, “Are you going to hand them over or not?”

Madam You gritted her teeth and said, “You, who disrespects your elders, you...”

Xie Weilou didn't give Madam You a chance to finish speaking.

He instantly reached out, grabbed her by the neck, and lifted her directly, saying in a chilling tone, “Very good, since you won't hand them over, then die!”

With that, he exerted a slight force in his hand.

Madam You’s eyes widened, and her body struggled continuously, already suffocating. At this moment, she was thoroughly terrified, and she said in a panicked expression, “I... I... will hand them over...”

The threat of death overwhelmed her. She felt that Xie Weilou truly dared to kill her. This little beast was lawless and capable of anything.

Xie Weilou smiled coldly and released his hand: “Then hurry up!”

“Cough cough!”

Madam You clutched her neck, coughing repeatedly. She quickly said to the maid, “Go fetch that box from my cabinet.”

The maid, also in a state of panic, quickly departed.

Not long after.

The maid rushed back, holding the box.

Madam You opened the box, revealing stacks of deeds. She handed the deeds to Xie Weilou: “Write your name, I’ll stamp it, and then it can be submitted to the Merchant Affairs Bureau.”

Xie Weilou took the deeds and carefully examined them. After confirming there were no issues, he wrote a name.

Madam You also quickly wrote her name and took out her seal to stamp it.

Xie Weilou put away the deeds. He glanced at the noblewomen present and said with a light smile, “Excuse me, I’ve disturbed your enjoyment, ladies. Please continue playing, but only for today, because this Elegant Courtyard was originally mine, and I will reclaim it tomorrow.”

Bang!

With that, he threw the long blade to the ground and turned to leave.

“Little beast... just you wait.”

Madam You stared intently at Xie Weilou’s retreating figure, her eyes filled with venomous resentment. This little beast had made her lose all face today, and she would certainly not let him off.

“Ah! I have no interest in continuing to play. We bid farewell.”

The noblewomen present sighed softly and then turned to leave, their faces still showing schadenfreude as they departed.

——

On the street.

Lihua said softly, “Young Master, although you have obtained these deeds, after submitting them to the Merchant Affairs Bureau, those properties may not immediately return to your name. Madam You will certainly interfere.”

Transferring property can be quick or slow.

If everything is handled properly, it can be processed instantly.

But if not, it might be delayed indefinitely, leaving you waiting for news.

Xie Weilou smiled indifferently, “No matter! If the Merchant Affairs Bureau truly lacks foresight, This Young Master doesn’t mind using his Tianquan Division identity to investigate the Merchant Affairs Bureau.”

The Tianquan Division oversees all officials and has the authority to execute first and report later. If the people of the Merchant Affairs Bureau are truly blind, then a thorough investigation is in order.

Among officials, how many are truly impoverished?

An investigation will surely uncover many useful things!

Moreover, on these deeds, except for that gambling house, all the others were written with Lin Qinghuang’s name.

“Young Master is mighty.”

Lihua’s face showed a smile.

Xie Weilou chuckled, “You go back to the Zhenxi Marquis Manor first and stay with Butler Fu. I need to go to the Tianquan Division next.”

“Got it! Young Master, I’m heading back now.”

Lihua nodded obediently and then turned to leave.

Xie Weilou smiled and walked towards the Tianquan Division...

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