Reborn as the spoiled male wife of the mortal enemy

Chapter 276 Pay Him with This Life

On the appointed day, Nanchun went to Xiyanlou.

Sheng Yu'an came back quietly without disturbing anyone.

"Fourth Master." Nanchun couldn't help but feel relieved when she saw Sheng Yu'an.

"What's wrong? I heard Chunxiao talk about You Qi. You should have a few more people around you." Sheng Yu'an said worriedly.

"Well, it has been arranged. I'm in a hurry to find you because I have something to tell you." Nanchun said.

"what's up?"

"I suspect... the Bai family is doing opium business." Nanchun said in a low voice.

Sheng Yu'an looked at him in surprise: "Opium business?"

"Well, take a look at this." Nanchun took out the yellow paper package from his pocket and opened it to show Sheng Yu'an.

Sheng Yu'an took it and looked at it: "Big soil."

"Two years ago, a strange thing happened in Baijia Village. A sheep belonging to a family in the village had its limbs and neck twisted off overnight, and its throat bitten open. It didn't look like the work of a wild animal, but rather a human. But why would a human bite the sheep's neck?

Rumors were swirling in the village. Some suggested it might be a wild animal from the mountains causing trouble. I paid little attention to it, preoccupied with the trap I'd set. When I went up to check, I found only the ripped-off half of a deer leg, blood dripping from the snow.

I followed the blood trail and found a barefoot, bloody footprint. Next to it lay a dead deer. Its neck and three remaining legs had been twisted, and there were bite marks on its neck. It had died in the same way as the family's sheep.

Bai Xun said it was a murderer who had escaped from prison and was going mad, which was why he tortured his prey like that. Bai Shan, the steward of the Bai family mansion, led his men into the mountains to search for him and discovered my trap. He came to my house and questioned me.

That night, I heard someone pushing my window from outside, followed by the shouting and footsteps of someone trying to capture him. Before he fled, he stuffed this yellow paper package into my room. I hid it and didn't dare tell anyone. That's it...

The next day, Butler Bai came again. I observed him carefully. He was very cautious. Not only was he testing my mother and me, but he also seemed to be looking for something. I had no idea what it was until You Qi took me to his warehouse and I realized it was actually opium.

Now that I think about it, if that person was just a murderer who escaped from prison, then the steward's behavior would be extremely strange. Moreover, this person caused such a big commotion in the village and risked his life to throw this thing into my room. I'm afraid he wants to tell people something..." Nanchun frowned.

Sheng Yu'an asked, "You suspect that person is related to opium and that's why the Bai family is hunting him down?"

"Yes." Nanchun said affirmatively.

Sheng Yu'an pondered for a moment and said, "Has Young Master Bai been in Yuncheng all this time?"

"Yes, according to him, the reason is that the Bai family's previous kiln factory was too close to Ancheng and was often harassed by Marshal Li's men. So they wanted to move the kiln factory to Yuncheng." Nanchun said.

Sheng Yu'an frowned and said, "Perhaps that's the reason. However, when it comes to opium, the quality of Yuncheng's opium is extremely high, not much worse than foreign tobacco. Moreover, it's cheaper than foreign tobacco, and the transportation cost is much lower. After the ban was issued, the import of foreign tobacco was somewhat hindered. Therefore, the opium from Yuncheng has become a scarce commodity in the past two years."

Nanchun's heart was pounding.

"Your suspicion... is also possible. Alas, the Bai family is so sanctimonious and hypocritical! They talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality all the time, and say everywhere that they are honest and trustworthy businessmen. But who knew that they not only rob graves in secret, but also sell opium!" Sheng Yu'an said angrily.

Nanchun gritted his teeth and said, "I heard from Chunxiao that many prominent people in Yangcheng are doing this business. There's no point getting angry, there's no one who can do anything about it!"

Sheng Yu'an patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "On our own, we really can't change the current situation. We just hope we won't help the evildoers and have a clear conscience."

Yes, just do what you can and be worthy of the land you stand on.

"Fortunately, the Bai family is different from You Qi. The Bai family cares about face. They claim to be a scholarly family and a century-old family. Face is more important than anything else. So even if they do something bad, they will try every possible way to cover it up. For them, the greatest punishment is not to destroy their business, but to let their evil deeds be exposed to the world." Nan Chun said.

Sheng Yu'an thought for a moment and said, "That's right. If we can punish one person at a time, that's one person at a time. Don't act rashly. I'll find a way to investigate."

"Okay, has Bai Xun told you that he wants to open a business in Jincheng?" Nan Chun asked.

"Like I said, he started preparing when he first arrived in Jincheng. He bought some shops and a house. He said that you can live wherever you want in the future. He also asked me to help find an accountant, a shopkeeper and a clerk." Sheng Yu'an said.

"Okay, then you start looking, and then send someone over as soon as possible to tell him that the thing the second young master asked you to do has been done, and he needs to go to Jincheng." Nanchun said.

"Do you want to leave Yangcheng?" Sheng Yu'an asked.

Nanchun nodded. "During the New Year, Baixun had an argument with the Patriarch because of me. I always felt that... the Patriarch wouldn't let me go so easily."

"It's better to leave for a while. It can disrupt their plans and prevent them from acting rashly." Sheng Yu'an said.

"Yes, that's what I thought. We can't let them have it too easy. We have to create some unexpected situations for them. Only in this way can we turn passive into active." Nan Chun said.

"Okay. I will arrange it for you as soon as possible. Tell me... Does the Second Young Master Bai know about the opium?" Sheng Yu'an asked.

Nanchun's heart tightened.

He really hoped that Bo Xun didn't know.

But he also understood that Bai Xun would find out sooner or later after he took over the position of head of the family.

Will he pretend to be ignorant this time, just like he did in his previous life? Or will he sacrifice his own family for the sake of justice and change the status quo?

Killing relatives for righteousness?

I'm afraid Bai Xun can't do it.

He cannot abandon filial piety and responsibility.

Seeing his melancholy face, Sheng Yu'an sighed, "Nanchun, the two paths you chose are completely opposite to the Bai family. You and him will stand on opposite sides one day. You must think clearly!"

Nanchun was silent for a long moment, then gave an unpleasant smile: "He has his responsibilities. He has to protect the Bai family and his own family. But... I can't just sit there and wait for death. I also have to protect my mother and grandfather. Otherwise... what's the point of living this life?"

What if one day, he and Bai Xun really reached a life-and-death struggle?

Then I will give my life to Bai Xun.

It can also be regarded as a repayment for Bai Xun's life-saving grace in his previous life.