You're the one who wants to marry a mistress, and I'm marrying someone else, yet you still

After discussing it with her eldest brother, Xie Wanru and her third brother went to Qingzhou to see their father, Xie Yun.

Xie Yun vaguely felt that Xie Wanru was really different from before. It wasn't just that she had grown a little bit, but that her state of mind was completely different.

But the person is still the same person, Xie Yun knows, it's still his daughter.

“Wanwan, protecting our country is the responsibility of the Xie family. We are here on the border, but the person behind this needs to be investigated by you when you get back.”

Xie Yun was reluctant to part with his daughter. He wanted to keep her by his side and protect her, even if the conditions were difficult, so that at least his Wanwan would no longer suffer.

Wanwan has divorced the Shen family, and her father and brothers are stationed at the border, so they will definitely not let her be bullied. However, if she returns to Xuancheng, rumors and gossip will surely follow her.

"As your father, I also hate to let you go back, but the people behind this must be brought to justice. We can't let them get away with their crimes and endanger the country and its people." Xie Yun's eyes revealed determination and unwavering resolve.

Xie Wanru nodded vigorously. "Father, I understand. I will do everything in my power to find out the truth about all of this."

She knew that, faced with the greater good of the nation, the Xie family had to make a choice without hesitation.

Xie Yanting stated from the side, "Our Xie family will definitely do our utmost in this matter."

Xie Yun looked at his two children with satisfaction, his heart filled with pride and joy.

Afterwards, Xie Yanting took Xie Wanru to Xuzhou to see Xie Yanlin.

Then we set off from Xuzhou back to Xuancheng.

And at this moment, in Xuancheng.

As night fell, the back gate of the Shen residence quietly opened, and Shen Yanzhi slipped out under the cover of darkness.

He was overjoyed, thinking he could once again go to the gambling den and dominate, but little did he know he had fallen into Lin Qing's trap.

Lin Qing watched Shen Yanzhi walk into the gambling den from the shadows, a cold smile playing on her lips. She wanted to teach this arrogant brat a lesson: some people were not to be trifled with.

It turned out that as soon as Shen Yanzhi went out, the servants arranged by Lin Qing notified her.

Since being taken back by Old Madam Shen, Shen Yanzhi had been holding back for a long time, and as soon as he arrived at the gambling den, he put on a show of dominating the game.

Lin Qing disguised herself as a man and blended into the chaotic crowd. Today, she was determined to set a trap and make this guy lose completely, so that she could vent her anger for Wanwan.

"Go play a couple of games with Young Master Shen."

Lin Qing said to the people around him.

They didn't know why their young lady would care so much about a child, but they also knew they couldn't ask too many questions. So they scattered and pretended not to know her before approaching Shen Yanzhi again.

Gambling dens are places where you can't win; the bigger your bet, the bigger your losses.

Lin Qing observed the situation and knew that her opportunity was coming when those present started to win slightly.

"Place your bets now! Place your bets now!"

The people at the gambling den shouted loudly, creating a tense atmosphere.

Shen Yanzhi was completely absorbed in the game, his eyes fixed on the dice on the table as if trying to see through them.

"This young master has quite the luck, winning so much." Lin Qing's men subtly moved closer to Shen Yanzhi.

As soon as he said this, many eyes turned to Shen Yanzhi.

"That's true, but I don't know which side the young master will bet on."

"I think following this young master is the right thing to do."

"No one can win forever. I'm betting on the young master's opponent, haha."

"..."

The crowd chattered, offering all sorts of opinions, and Shen Yanzhi became somewhat flattered by the praise.

The gambling den wasn't stupid. As long as Shen Yanzhi didn't bet everything, they would let him win this round. Only if he won would they bet more money on the next round.

Shen Yanzhi took out about a third of it and pressed it down.

"I'll show you what I'm capable of this time!"

Shen Yanzhi looked quite pleased with herself, her hands on her hips, a rather smug expression on her face.

However, Lin Qing bet against Shen Yanzhi's rival.

Moreover, her stakes were similar to Shen Yanzhi's, but her move undoubtedly surprised everyone present, since everyone else was betting small pieces of silver, while Shen Yanzhi had a large piece of silver.

"Ha ha……"

Shen Yanzhi chuckled, confident of victory.

As a result, more people followed Shen Yan's lead and placed their bets. As expected, Shen Yan won this round.

"Young master is truly remarkable."

"I knew we could win if we followed the young master, haha!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, praising Shen Yanzhi. Lin Qing, however, knew that most of these people were from the gambling den. Her father was the Minister of Justice, and she had been familiar with these tricks since childhood.

Shen Yanzhi was naturally smug, and he increased his bets in the following rounds to continue his "glorious record." Lin Qing, however, remained calm and composed, only smiling slightly, a sly glint in his eyes.

She gently patted her subordinates beside her, signaling them to continue according to plan.

The time was almost right; it looked like the gambling den was about to close in.

"Young master, you are very lucky. However, gambling is unpredictable, and the next round may not be so lucky."

Lin Qing approached Shen Yanzhi and spoke in a voice only Shen Yanzhi could hear, his words carrying a subtle hint of provocation.

"Heh, a defeated opponent."

Shen Yanzhi snorted coldly, his competitive spirit ignited, and he decided to bet everything he had in the next round to prove his strength.

Seeing this, the casino manager's lips curled into a barely perceptible sneer. He knew that the real "big fish" had taken the bait. As for Lin Qing, he didn't take him seriously. After all, Lin Qing hadn't made any big moves, only betting on Shen Yanzhi's opponent, but always at the initial stake, without increasing the bet.

In his view, these kinds of customers are just there to argue, so it doesn't matter. Even if they bet correctly, they won't win much, so it's not a big deal.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last round! Place your bets now, this is a rare opportunity!" The manager's loud shout brought the atmosphere of the entire gambling den to a climax.

Without hesitation, Shen Yanzhi pushed all the silver in front of him out, his eyes filled with determination and confidence.

Lin Qing, however, remained calm and composed, merely offering a slight smile.

The dice rolled on the gambling table, and everyone stared intently at the little gadget in the shopkeeper's hand, shouts rising and falling.

When it finally stopped, the result was astonishing—Shen Yanzhi lost, and lost completely.

Shen Yanzhi's eyes widened in disbelief that he had lost so miserably, losing everything.

He won at least a hundred taels today, but lost it all in this one hand. For an ordinary person, this one tael might be more than they could earn in a lifetime.

Lin Qing slowly walked up to him, looking down at him with contempt and disdain in her eyes.

"Young Master Shen, the casino is ruthless and unreasonable. It seems you're having a bad day, so you've paid the price. That's normal."

Lin Qing's voice was as cold as ice, yet it carried a hint of barely perceptible smugness as she tossed a large piece of silver in her hand with a triumphant air.