My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 351 - 348: Hard Task (Part Two)

Who was Bai Daqing thinking of? You've probably guessed by now, right?

Yes, it's Gao Fei!

Gao Fei was new, and he hadn't had much contact with Li Jiang, so there was no worry that Gao Fei would intentionally favor Li Jiang. Gao Fei's cultivation wasn't too low, and his abilities weren't lacking; he was just right to be appointed as the imperial envoy to investigate the case.

...

While patrolling, Gao Fei suddenly received a message that the City Lord wanted to see him. He handed over his patrol duties to someone else and then hurried over to meet Bai Daqing.

"City Lord, you were looking for me?" Gao Fei asked with a puzzled face, "What's the matter?"

"Gao Fei, would you like to earn a merit?" Bai Daqing looked at Gao Fei with a smile, "How about an amethyst?"

"Of course, I would." Gao Fei answered without hesitation, "I dream about it."

"Very well." Bai Daqing nodded, "I now give you the chance to earn merit."

Gao Fei blinked, "What is it?"

"Today a group of women and children knelt at the front gate crying for justice, did you see them?"

"Ah, I saw them."

"These women and children accused the Grand Steward Li Jiang's son, Li Xiaoming, of killing their husbands."

"This matter..."

"I have already questioned Li Xiaoming, and he denies it! I can't simply punish Li Xiaoming based on the words of a group of women and children."

"Everything has to be based on evidence." Gao Fei nodded in agreement.

"Right, evidence." Bai Daqing nodded, "Everything must be spoken with evidence! I now appoint you as the Imperial Commissioner to go to Li Xiaoming's place of work to investigate and gather evidence. Make sure to thoroughly investigate the matter; I want to see who exactly is lying."

"Ah?" Gao Fei was stunned.

"If you handle this matter well, I will reward you with one... no, two amethysts." Bai Daqing said.

Two amethysts? Gao Fei swallowed, he had been using amethysts for cultivation these days. After experiencing the benefits of amethysts, he became completely dependent on them; he even dreamed about amethysts at night...

He was captivated by amethysts... utterly fallen...

This is a tough assignment!

It's an assignment that will upset people!

And not just any people!

The Grand Steward of the City Lord's Mansion, second only to the City Lord himself! Was it worth it to offend such a figure for two amethysts?

Gao Fei could not make a decision for a long time.

"What's the matter? Is it difficult?" Bai Daqing asked solemnly.

"This... to tell the truth..." Gao Fei said with a bitter smile, "I really don't want to take this assignment..."

"Why? Are you afraid of offending someone?"

"..."

"Gao Fei, I'm giving you this assignment because I trust you. I hope you won't disappoint my trust in you."

"But..."

"How about this—I'll add one more amethyst for you, making it three amethysts in total. Are you satisfied now?"

"...okay! I'll do it!" Gao Fei gritted his teeth and agreed; for the sake of three amethysts, he was going all in! What's so great about a Grand Steward, anyway.

Bai Daqing nodded with a smile, "I'm waiting for your good news."

...

On the other side.

Li Jiang and Li Xiaoming were conspiring in a room.

"Didn't you say you had taken care of all the loose ends?" Li Jiang growled.

"I was negligent...negligent about those women," Li Xiaoming said through clenched teeth. "I really should have been ruthless and killed them all... My moment of weakness has led to a grave mistake." After saying this, Li Xiaoming added another sentence: "I've already arranged for someone to keep an eye on them. If they make any unusual moves, we'll strike them down hard...

I really didn't expect them to run off to Chaotic Wind City. Are all the spies I arranged dead?"

"There must have been a mistake somewhere." Li Jiang snorted, "I've told you long ago that to achieve great things, one must be decisive and ruthless, without the kindness of a woman. If you had taken my words to heart, we wouldn't be in this mess."

"Yes, I admit I am not cruel enough," Li Xiaoming nodded. "When I saw a group of women leading a group of children... I really couldn't bring myself to do it..." At this point, Li Xiaoming paused, "If I could do it over, I definitely wouldn't show mercy."

"What's the use of saying that now?" Li Jiang cursed. "No fucking use at all!"

"Dad, what should I do now?" Li Xiaoming was panicking. "The City Lord already suspects me; he'll be sending someone to investigate soon..."

"Don't panic," Li Jiang waved his hand. "Even if the City Lord sends someone to investigate, we have nothing to fear."

"How so?"

"I've been in the City Lord's Mansion for so many years, not for nothing. Over these years I've made significant efforts to develop connections. Anyone with a bit of status, I've made a point of befriending. No matter who the City Lord sends to investigate, I can handle them."

"That's a relief, I can finally rest easy."

"The issue isn't resolved yet, don't celebrate too early," Li Jiang huffed. "As long as those women and children are alive, you won't have peace of mind."

A vicious light flashed in Li Xiaoming's eyes, "I'll kill them."

"Bullshit!" Li Jiang glared at his son. "How are you going to kill them? Can you even do it? Now those women and children are protected by guards, and if you make a move, you'll be discovered."

"Then what do we do..."

"Sometimes, to kill someone, you don't need to get your own hands dirty."

"...What do you mean? I don't quite understand."

"Sometimes I really wonder if you're truly my son," Li Jiang mused.

"Huh?"

"How can someone as astute as me have such a foolish son?"

"..."

"With me here, you won't have any trouble, it's just that... after this incident, the City Lord's impression of you will definitely drop a lot, and it'll be difficult to change back."

"I can't care about that right now. Let's get past this current crisis first, as for later... we'll see," Li Xiaoming said.

"Hmm, that's all we can do," Li Jiang sighed lightly. "Stay here and wait, I'll go out and inquire who the City Lord will send to investigate." Li Jiang stood up and left.

It wasn't long before Li Jiang returned, his expression very ugly.

"Dad? Did you find out?" Li Xiaoming asked anxiously.

Li Jiang looked at his son and twitched his mouth, "This time... we're in trouble."

"Huh?" Li Xiaoming's face changed. "Don't scare me... I'm really timid..."

"I've found out," Li Jiang said somberly. "The City Lord has sent Gao Fei to investigate your case."

"Gao Fei?" Li Xiaoming was taken aback. "Who? I haven't heard of him."

"Gao Fei is a newcomer, he hasn't been in the City Lord's Mansion for long." Li Jiang briefly recounted Gao Fei's background, "At such a young age, he has become the Guard Commander and is deeply trusted by the City Lord... his future is boundless... I was just planning on finding an opportunity to get close to Gao Fei. Who knew before I could take action, this problem with you arose..."