Let's Squander A Billion First!-Chapter 1659: Lord Qiansui (11)

Chuzheng made her move, ruthlessly thrashing the group.

The others swiftly stepped back, giving Chuzheng the battlefield.

After dealing with the last person, Chuzheng discarded her sword, checked her clothes to ensure nothing was stained, and contentedly gave herself a perfect score.

Yin Shen descended from the carriage, having removed his cloak, now wearing only his lavish inner garments, his face gloomy.

It was then that Chuzheng realized Yin Shen’s reputation as a great traitor wasn’t just talk.

With the people on the ground, he interrogated them thoroughly, leaving none behind.

Chuzheng stood aside watching, as Yin Shen suddenly turned to glance at her, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, turned his gloomy face away, instructing his men to clean up.

At this moment, Yin Shen carried a sharp aura of killing intent, everyone kept their heads down, doing their tasks, no one dared to provoke him at this time.

Princess Changhuan was utterly frightened, her face as white as a ghost.

She had just come out to pray for blessings, how did she encounter assassinations, and twice!!

This assassination clearly was not aimed at Princess Changhuan, but at Yin Shen.

Yin Shen, despite being a eunuch, interfered in court affairs, wielding power over the heavens, surely someone wanted to eliminate him.

This time, with Yin Shen out of the palace for so long, such a good opportunity, it would’ve been a waste not to strike.

-

Due to the assassination incident, travel was delayed, reaching the Capital City by night.

Chuzheng lived on Haitang Street, not in the same direction as the Imperial Palace.

So upon entering the city, they were to part ways.

Yin Shen had someone first escort the frightened Princess Changhuan back to the palace.

Yin Shen changed his clothes, swapped his cloak, now standing in the night, as if about to blend into the darkness.

His deep gaze fixed on Chuzheng: "May I escort you home, Miss? You wouldn’t mind, would you?"

Chuzheng sat in the carriage, her elbow casually resting on the window, fingers lifting the curtain to meet Yin Shen’s eyes.

"I can... not mind, shall I?" How could one refuse a Good Person Card’s request!

"Then I’ll take you up on that." Yin Shen handed the horse to someone else and got on the carriage.

Jin Zhi: "..."

Is Miss crazy!

Jin Zhi dared not ask, after all, it was none of her business.

She lowered the carriage curtain and drove towards Haitang Street.

Inside the carriage.

Yin Shen sat on the left, while Chuzheng lounged on the largest, most comfortable couch at the back, her hand resting on the pillow beside her, her posture casual and leisurely.

Yin Shen probably wasn’t in a good mood, his expression somewhat cold: "You don’t seem to be afraid of me."

Chuzheng’s tone was indifferent: "Why should I be afraid of you?"

Yin Shen: "Everyone else fears me."

Chuzheng: "I’m not them."

Yin Shen’s cold expression suddenly softened: "Mm, you’re not them."

Chuzheng unexpectedly felt a slight chill, she glanced towards Yin Shen, but it was too dark to see his expression, though her intuition told her something was off...

What is the Good Person Card up to?

Is he planning to kill me?

All because of what I saw today?

Chuzheng cautiously shifted back a little.

Yin Shen noticed her subtle movement and sensed that the girl in front of him seemed to have become a bit more guarded.

Did he say something wrong just now?

Yin Shen carefully recalled what he had just said, but didn’t find anything inappropriate.

"Is Miss from the Capital City?"

"I used to be."

"Oh?" Yin Shen’s tone slightly raised: "What do you mean?"

Chuzheng leaned back to the other side, too lazy to explain: "Just that I used to be."

Yin Shen: "..."

"Miss seems to have not been back in the Capital City for long?"

Chuzheng suspiciously: "How do you know? You investigated me?"

Yin Shen already had an excuse prepared: "After all, Her Highness the Princess is of notable stature. She likes you and is close to you. Since I don’t know you, I naturally had to conduct a simple investigation."

Under the powerful person’s demeanor, saying this he actually showed a trace of caution.

If word got out, that the power-wielding lord of the realm appeared this way, who knows how many jaws would drop.

However, Chuzheng’s reaction was not what he expected.

She just calmly said: "You can ask me directly, there’s no need for such troublesome investigation."

Yin Shen: "..."

Was that sarcasm?

Is she angry?

But her tone didn’t give it away, leaving Yin Shen unable to judge.

"If I ask, will Miss tell me?"

"Yes."

"..."

None of Chuzheng’s responses were within Yin Shen’s expectations, leaving him at a loss for words momentarily.

The carriage fell silent, only the sound of wheels rolling over the ground remained.

Nearing Haitang Street, Yin Shen finally broke the silence again.

"Miss, the horse pulling the carriage outside, is that a Sweat-Blooded Precious Horse?"

Chuzheng: "..."

Seems like it is.

She chose the most expensive one to buy, this horse was the most expensive and the most handsome of all.

The Bastard always finds the most extravagant ways to spend money anytime, anywhere, what can she do!

Chuzheng said: "Do you like it?"

Yin Shen: "The Sweat-Blooded Precious Horse is rare, a fine steed that’s worth its weight in gold, there aren’t many in the Capital City... It seems Miss must come from a good family?"

To have such a carriage, drawn by a Sweat-Blooded Precious Horse, and to fund the gilding of the Buddha statues at Qingquan Temple, such wealth is beyond average.

"But didn’t you investigate me?"

"..." Yin Shen calmly said: "Didn’t look too deep, only know that Miss came to the Capital City from elsewhere."

"Oh." Well, you’re not that good then.

Didn’t even find out where I came from.

Chuzheng’s tone was slow and leisurely: "My family is okay." Where the heck do I have a family, you’re not here.

Yin Shen contemplating, asked again: "May I ask what brings Miss to the Capital City?"

Chuzheng: "..."

Looking for the card.

Chuzheng didn’t answer, Yin Shen assumed this question couldn’t be answered.

After all, it’s someone’s purpose, how could it be revealed so easily to you?

As it happened, they arrived at the residence; their conversation ended, and Chuzheng got off the carriage.

Yin Shen looked up at the plaque of the residence, the Chu Residence... he always thought Chuzheng was a name, not a surname, didn’t expect it was actually a surname.

Yin Shen soon withdrew his gaze: "Miss has been tireless today, I shall visit another day to express my gratitude."

"Alright." Come on, I’ll lock you up! See, I’ve got the house ready for you already!

[Missy, if you’ve got guts, don’t back down, go straight for it.] You act all bold, but have you ever actually done it?

Chuzheng with an indifferent face: If I go straight for it, wouldn’t you howl at me?

[...] So I’m the one stopping your devilish thoughts?

Yin Shen was slightly startled by Chuzheng.

Of course, Yin Shen was not being polite, he truly planned to come.

However, normally, wouldn’t people dare not respond like that?

Yin Shen took his leave of Chuzheng; having no one following him now, he had to walk back.

Of course, once he walked out of this street, someone would be waiting, so he wasn’t very rushed.

"Lord Yin." The sound of hoofbeats approached from afar. Jin Zhi holding the horse ran over, saluted, and then handed over the reins: "Miss gives this to you."

Yin Shen: "?"

Yin Shen took the horse, slowly walking out of Haitang Street, standing on the deserted road, looking back.

His heart felt like a boiling volcano, bubbling with lava.

Yin Shen stroked the horse’s mane, a smile of bound determination on his lips: "I will have her."