eurekapd Chapter 281: A Major Mistake
Chapter 281: A Major Mistake
Before the page could even see what was happening, everything went black, and he collapsed to the ground, completely still.
He didn't even utter a sound before he died for no reason at Zhang Xuzi's hands.
this moment.
The black-robed assassin was so frightened that he dared not move an inch and could only stand there like a wooden statue.
Russian qing.
Zhang Xuzi let out a long breath and said in a completely emotionless voice.
"Alright, go down and continue to supervise Fang Xiaoxiao and the others. Also, have someone come in and clean up!"
"Yes!"
Anzi agreed and quickly left the room.
……
After Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er returned to Lingxi Pavilion, the first two days were relatively peaceful. However, this tranquility was soon shattered.
Rumors of a notorious womanizer roaming the capital spread from who-knows-where, but most people dismissed them with disdain. People gathered in the streets and alleys, discussing the matter animatedly.
"Hmph, that must be a rumor! This is the capital city, heavily guarded. How could there be a womanizer here?"
A burly man shouted, his face full of disbelief.
"That's right, don't believe these nonsense stories. They're probably just made up to scare people."
An old man next to him stroked his beard and shook his head.
"I think it's probably just some girl having a secret rendezvous with her lover, and someone saw them and then it became a rumor."
A young man who looked like a scholar joked with a grin.
Everyone in the city treated it as a joke, using it as a pastime during their leisure time, and didn't take it seriously at all.
However, just when everyone was taking it lightly, tragedy struck.
One night, a female shop assistant at Lingxi Pavilion was brutally murdered.
When everyone discovered her the next day, the female shop assistant was disheveled and died a gruesome death. The once warm and cozy Lingxi Pavilion was instantly shrouded in fear and sorrow.
Fang Xiaoxiao stared at the female shop assistant's corpse, tears welling up in her eyes, her anger burning within her.
"These people didn't take it seriously at first, but now tragedy has struck!"
Princess Lin Wan'er also bit her lip tightly, her face pale.
"We must catch this villain and avenge her!"
They decided to stop relying on others and instead use their own strength to find this heartless flower thief.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er found a note on the body of the dead shop assistant. The note, written in a crooked hand, read: "The flower thief says he's going to Master Li's house."
The two dared not delay and immediately rushed to Master Li's house.
After the gatekeeper announced the arrival, it was Li Yuanwai's arrogant steward who came out.
"Hmph, where did these two crazy girls come from, spouting such nonsense! My master is a prominent figure in the capital, how could he possibly attract that flower thief!"
The butler squinted, his face full of mockery and disdain.
Fang Xiaoxiao said hurriedly.
"This is a clue we found on the victim; please take it seriously."
The butler gave a cold laugh.
"You two? You two ignorant little girls, do you think you can use this as an excuse to extort money from my Li residence? Don't you even know where you are!"
Princess Lin Wan'er was so angry that her face turned red.
"You filthy lackey! We kindly came to remind you, and you are so rude!"
The butler crossed his arms and said in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh, so you call yourselves princesses? Who knows if it's true or not. Even if you are a real princess, you can't frame my master for no reason. I think you're just desperate for fame and have made up this ridiculous story."
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip, barely suppressing her anger.
“We are not talking nonsense. This matter is of great importance. We hope you can inform Master Li.”
The butler snorted.
"Master is too busy with state affairs to see you. Get out of here and stop causing trouble, or I'll have you thrown out!"
Faced with the butler's sarcastic remarks, Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, tried her best to remain calm, and said.
"Steward, we really have no intention of deceiving or extorting anyone. This notorious womanizer has committed many evils. If he really comes to the Li residence, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Princess Lin Wan'er then spoke up.
"We guarantee with our integrity that this clue is absolutely true. If you don't believe it now, you'll regret it when something really happens."
The butler remained unmoved, his face full of impatience.
"Stop spreading these alarmist rumors! My Li residence is heavily guarded; how could that notorious womanizer possibly get in so easily? If you continue to cause trouble, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes revealed determination.
"Steward, if this clue is false, we are willing to accept punishment. But if misfortune befalls Master Li's household because of your negligence, how can you bear that responsibility?"
Princess Lin Wan'er also emphasized her tone.
"Aren't you afraid that Master Li will blame you for not handling things properly and ruining important matters?"
Upon hearing this, the butler's expression changed slightly, but he still stubbornly insisted.
"Hmph, even if I'm going to issue a report, I'll have to investigate your background first. Who knows if you're sent by someone with ulterior motives to cause trouble?"
At that moment, a commotion suddenly broke out in the mansion.
The butler frowned, turned around, and went inside to check.
After a while, the butler came out with a gloomy face and said.
"It was just a few servants who knocked things over and were making a fuss."
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly said.
"Steward, this flower thief is elusive and ruthless. We really can't let our guard down."
The butler snorted.
"Even if there really is some notorious womanizer, what can you two little girls do?"
Princess Lin Wan'er said.
"We have been searching everywhere and have also contacted some friends in the underworld for help. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to catch that villain."
The butler curled his lip.
"Easy for you to say, I think you're just wasting your time."
Fang Xiaoxiao said sincerely again.
"Steward, we are only concerned about the safety of the people of the capital. We hope you can trust us."
The butler hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"Alright, I'll trust you this once and wait here while I go inform the master."
After the butler went in to report, he slowly came out after a long while, still wearing that contemptuous expression on his face.
"My master said that you two young girls are talking nonsense and disturbing his peace. Get out of here and stop getting in the way!"
The steward waved his hand, shooing Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er away like flies.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er looked at each other, filled with helplessness and anxiety.
"How could this Master Li be so muddle-headed, not even taking such an important matter seriously!"
Princess Lin Wan'er stomped her foot in anger.
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip and said.
"Since Master Li doesn't believe us, we'll have to think of another way."
Just as they turned to leave, they suddenly heard a woman scream from inside the Li residence.