Chapter 2709

Chapter 2709: The Insidious Ones

Zhu Yanyi had no objections. She simply nodded and said, "Okay. Since she is my own daughter, I will speak for her."

With this, their group settled down in Qicai City.

Some people noticed that the house was occupied, but no one suspected that Qing Yun had returned. Therefore, even if someone came to inquire, seeing Qing Yun’s disguised face, they would know it was not the original owner and naturally paid no attention.

In the backyard of the Qing family, Qing Xia’s maid, Mei Yun, hurried to find Qing Xia. "Miss, it seems someone bought Qing Yun’s old house."

"Oh?" Qing Xia raised her eyebrows slightly. "Even the house has been disposed of. It seems Qing Yun is truly gone."

Mei Yun sneered, "Good riddance. If she were still here, she would compete with you for Young Master Hong."

Qing Xia raised her eyebrows slightly, then put on a gentle expression. "Mei Yun, you should learn from Plum Blossom. Why are you so careless? Besides, Qing Yun is still my sister. Even if she is dead, she is still one of my family’s sisters. You must not say such things outside. If others hear it, it will not be good."

"Yes," Mei Yun answered quickly. In her heart, she understood that her mistress was not as gentle as she appeared. If she wanted to deal with someone, she did not need any other reason.

Just like to get the marriage with the Hong family, she could directly harm her own relatives.

Of course, as one of Qing Xia’s confidantes, Mei Yun would never say this out loud.

Qing Xia added, "Do you know who bought it?"

"I heard the surname is Yan. He is a medicine merchant from out of town," Mei Yun said. "Because he needs to stay in Qicai City for a while, he bought this old house. He will not live there permanently."

Qing Xia hummed. "Since he is doing business, buying a place to stay is acceptable. Tomorrow, go over there and ask this family where the original items from the old house went. Try to get a few things out. I want to make a symbolic grave for my poor sister and brother. After all, they are people of the Qing family. We cannot let them become wandering ghosts."

"Yes, Miss. I will go tomorrow," Mei Yun said seriously.

At this moment, Qing Xia’s mother, Lady Liu, walked in. "Qing Xia, have you checked your dowry? In five days, it will be your big wedding day."

Lady Liu was not good-looking, but because she had one son and one daughter, and both had good talent—one was a Fire-type Martial Artist, and the other was an Earth-type Spiritualist—her status in the Qing family was very solid.

Now that her daughter had an engagement with Hong Xiao, the young master of the Hong family, her status became even more prominent.

Qing Xia smiled gently. "Mother, rest assured. I have already made the wedding dress. I will go check it later and try it on."

Lady Liu hummed. "Fortunately, Qing Yun is dead. Otherwise, how could my daughter have such good fortune to find a good husband like Hong Xiao?"

A trace of pride flashed in Qing Xia’s eyes, but she did not show it on her face. She only said, "Mother, you can only think this in your heart. Do not say it out loud. If others know, it might cause unnecessary trouble, especially if the Grand Elder finds out."

"Rest assured. Your mother is not a fool. How could I let the Grand Elder know about this?" Lady Liu answered quickly.

Lady Liu understood clearly. She knew that the Grand Elder was Qing Yun’s great-uncle. Qing Yun’s grandfather was the Grand Elder’s younger brother. Now that Qing Yun and Qing she had disappeared one after another, the Grand Elder was asking people to look for them. If she knew that they mother and daughter were behind this, they would be in big trouble. It might even implicate their son. Therefore, Lady Liu kept her mouth very tight to the outside world.

"Mother, rest assured. After I successfully marry Hong Xiao, I will definitely discuss it well with the Hong family and suppress the Grand Elder," Qing Xia said, with ambition in her eyes that others could not imagine.

"I believe the next generation of Qing family head will definitely be my brother."

"Good," Lady Liu nodded. "It is good that you have this heart. Rest assured. If you have this heart, how could I, as your mother, hold you back?"

Seeing that Lady Liu had truly listened to her words, Qing Xia nodded satisfactorily. She still trusted Lady Liu.

Lady Liu saw that her daughter was fine and did not give any more instructions. She left happily.

At the same time, in the Elder’s Court, Grand Elder Qing Shan also heard this news. "You mean the house of Qing Mu’s family was bought by someone?"

"Yes, Zhang Lai," the messenger reported.

Qing Shan’s face darkened. "Who sold it? Who gave the house deed?"

"We do not know yet. But if it was not given by people here, I suspect Miss Qing Yun sold it secretly," the spy answered.

Hearing this, Qing Shan sighed deeply. "If this is the case, I am at least happy that this child is still alive. I was really worried that this child was harmed."

Qing Shan walked to the window and looked at the sky outside. "Back then, Qing Mu and his wife were killed first, then Qing He disappeared. I knew there was something fishy here. I also knew that this must be the work of the Qing Sen branch. But without evidence, I could not say anything. I did not give up these years, but I did not expect Qing Yun to have an accident too."

"Elder, we already have evidence that Miss Qing Yun was harmed by Qing Xia. Why do you not take action?" The spy looked at Qing Shan, somewhat confused.

Qing Shan sighed again. "Do you think I do not want to? I also want to kill Qing Xia. But the hateful thing is that Qing Xia harming Qing Yun also involves the Hong family. If I do not act, I will not act. If I act, I must bring down the Hong family too."

"Then do we just let Miss Qing Xia marry peacefully in five days?" The spy frowned slightly.

"Da Lu, do you think I am the kind of person who would watch them hold their wedding peacefully? They destroyed my brother’s lineage. I will make them all wish they were dead," Qing Shan said, with a killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"Elder, just give the order. Da Lu will follow you," Da Lu said seriously.

Qing Shan hummed. "I know. Da Lu, I need to think carefully. Come again tomorrow. I will tell you what I want you to do next."

Qing Shan never did things without confidence. Since he wanted to destroy Qing Xia and Hong Xiao, he had to ensure everything was foolproof.

After thinking for a while, Qing Shan went out. Unknowingly, he arrived at Qing Yun’s home. Looking at the familiar gate of the courtyard, a trace of memory flashed in his eyes.

His brother had poor talent, so he had worked hard to cultivate his nephew. He did not expect that in the end, he still could not escape the assassins of other Qing family members. He felt truly sorry for his brother who died early.

Looking at the door, he thought for a moment, then finally raised his hand to knock.