Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord-Chapter 155 - A Scheme for Money and Murder
Chapter 155: Chapter 155 A Scheme for Money and Murder Chapter 155 -155 A Scheme for Money and Murder The Old Residence
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The doorway was noisy and bustling with a crowd of people, looking quite lively.
Approaching the bend, Xuexue lifted her gaze to see their own doorway crowded with people. She got a shock, thinking the Mo family had come to cause trouble again, and hurriedly ran back with Big Bull in tow.
“Make way.”
Dragging Big Bull along, she pushed through the crowd of onlookers and barged in to see.
It was Old Money Mo, who had brought several house servants with him, carrying a large assortment of gifts to visit their home. He truly was a rare guest, no wonder so many neighbors had gathered around to watch the excitement.
Madam Xie was seated in the main hall, keeping him company. Upon seeing Xuexue and Big Bull return, peering around the entrance of the main hall, she quickly called out loudly, “Xuexue, Big Bull, come here quickly, Old Master Mo is looking for Big Bull.”
Xuexue slyly squeezed Big Bull’s hand and winked at him.
“My lady, you…”
“Hmm? Don’t you dare say I have leg cramps again, or I’ll really get mad.” Big Bull hadn’t finished speaking when Xuexue gave him a fierce look, cutting him off mid-sentence, then she leaned closer to his ear and whispered, “This is our secret signal, meaning you shouldn’t talk recklessly. Remember what I told you by the mountain just now, do you understand?”
She didn’t trust this fool one bit, so Xuexue gave him another reminder.
“Oh! I understand, my lady.”
“Look at this lovely couple, Madam Xie. They aren’t even married yet, but they’re already so attached to each other.” Old Money Mo had a lot on his mind, but still forced out a very strained smile, which looked exceedingly odd.
“Hehe…! Yes, Big Bull really is a good boy. Even though he’s not that sharp, he’s sincerely devoted to Xuexue and has an honest and simple nature, which is truly rare.” Speaking of Big Bull, Madam Xie was quite satisfied and laughed from the bottom of her heart.
“Big Bull, don’t just stand there with Xuexue. Old Master Mo is waiting for you; come over quickly.” Madam Xie waved him over and called out.
“Oh!”
Big Bull walked in, approached Old Money Mo, and mimicked Xuexue, “Old Master Mo, what did you want to see me about?”
“This… hehe…!” Old Money Mo hesitated, looking at Madam Xie with a troubled expression, clearly wanting her to leave.
“Er…! Ahem…! Old Master Mo, you two talk, it’s getting late. I’ll go and cook dinner. You can eat before you leave.” Madam Xie noticed his troubled look and understood what it meant: there was something he didn’t want her to hear. She tactfully stood up, and made her way out of the main hall.
“Mother, why did you come out?”
Xuexue was in the kitchen, looking over the gifts brought by Old Master Mo. Wow, there was quite a lot: food, items for use, clothes, a big pile of stuff. By her estimate, these things must have cost quite a bit of silver.
To think Old Money Mo was willing to spend so much just because of what Big Bull had said. He must have done something guilty. With those little ghosts clinging to his back, their origins were certainly no simple matter. They refused to leave him, which suggested he might have committed some grave deed to acquire wealth at the cost of lives, drawing the little ghosts to haunt him for over a decade.
Old Master Mo seemed like he didn’t want me to be there, so I left.” Madam Xie replied, then muttered to herself in confusion, “Logically speaking, Big Bull hasn’t been in our village for many days, so he shouldn’t know Old Master Mo. What could he possibly want with him?” She turned her head then loudly asked Xuexue, “Xuexue, do you have any idea?”
“Ah?”
“I’m asking you. You’re with Big Bull every day, how does he know Old Master Mo?”
“I don’t know, we just went to the mountainside today to dig wild vegetables and happened to speak a few words when we ran into Old Master Mo, that’s all.” She knew but couldn’t say. No matter what, Madam Xie was just a country woman. To tell would likely scare her.
