Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 76: Something Fishy

Although she had only met that person once before, Chu Lian knew she would never forget his face.

Back when she had returned to her maiden family for a visit, Chu Lian had served him tea together with He Changdi as a rite of respect. His attitude had been cool and indifferent as he received the cup of tea and returned to them a red envelope, just as if he were merely conducting some routine business transaction. Then, when she had been led away by the womenfolk of the family, he hadn't given a single word of advice to her, his own daughter. She didn't know if the biological father of her current body was happy with his new son-in-law, He Changdi, or whether or not they had bonded together over some wine.

Chu Qizheng was dressed in an elaborately embroidered grey brocade robe. He stood before the entrance to an estate with some manservants by his side.

He was pacing back and forth, seemingly anxious and impatient.

In actual fact, this Second Master of House Ying wasn't considered that old. He was only thirty-five. He didn't keep a beard or moustache, and he had a jade crown on his head. Coupled with his slender figure, he looked about six or seven years younger than his actual age.

Chu Lian's almond-shaped eyes slightly narrowed. She looked up at the signboard above the residence he was standing in front of, which read 'Pan Estate'.

As she watched, a servant who had been guarding the doors quickly ran into the estate. Shortly after, two strongly built retainers carrying swords came out together with the servant who had gone in. The servant pointed in the direction of Chu Qizheng and his party.

The two retainers strode over to Chu Qizheng in a few steps. One of the retainers pushed Chu Qizheng forcefully. If not for Chu Qizheng's personal manservant reacting quickly and catching him, he might have been completely pushed onto the ground and lost all his face.

Immediately after that, Chu Qizheng's expression contorted and he started arguing with the retainers. His personal manservants could tell that the Pan Estate's retainers had some martial arts skill, so they shielded Chu Qizheng behind them.

The two retainers were annoyed by Chu Qizheng's scolding. Their rage showed clearly on their faces and their hands shifted towards the swords they carried at their waists, as if they might draw them at any moment.

Chu Lian knocked on the carriage wall and ordered the driver to slow down a little. She lifted the curtain a little and continued watching the entrance of the Pan Estate, but she did nothing else.

She wasn't the original 'Chu Lian', after all. Upon receiving such cold treatment from this father of hers during the tea ceremony, she already understood that she wasn't loved by him. Chu Lian didn't care much for that. She was someone who would give as much as she got. Since Chu Qizheng didn't care for her, she wouldn't bother going out of her way for him.

Wasn't it more fun to simply sit back and watch the drama?

When Wenqing noticed Third Young Madam's instructions to the driver, she peeked out of the window as well. When she noticed the signboard on top of the estate's entrance, she gasped quietly and exclaimed, "The Pan Estate!"

Wenlan saw that Chu Lian seemed to be intently watching the show, so she secretly pushed Wenqing a little. Wenqing quickly covered her mouth, and her eyes blinked in apology.