After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 124 Night visit to Huang Mansion
Since she was on someone else's turf, Su Xiaoxiao naturally had to obey and quickly bowed to the two people in front of her.

"My name is Su Xiaoxiao. Please go in and inform Young Master Qian. This is a small token of my appreciation; please accept it."

Of course, it's their job to let the guards in at the door know; they're paid a salary and don't need any extra tips.

But regardless of when or whether it's right or wrong, asking someone to go in and report always involves inconvenience.

This small tip is still necessary.

It's like a doctor having to give a red envelope (bribe) before surgery. Does a doctor really need a red envelope to operate on a patient? Does the doctor only operate properly if there's a red envelope, and then just leave the scissors or gauze inside the patient's stomach afterward? Is that really the case?
Upon seeing the tip, the man's expression immediately changed. He coughed lightly and said, "Alright, you wait here while I go in and inform them."

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves approached. The man, not having time to go inside and inform Su Xiaoxiao, jogged a few steps, rushed to the front of the carriage, and bowed and greeted the person inside, "Young Master, you're back?"

Young Master, could it be...?
Su Xiaoxiao curiously looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tall, richly dressed man sitting on a horse. He simply nodded to the guard who had come over to curry favor.

Then, he looked at Su Xiaoxiao, seemingly very interested in her.

"Young lady, what brings you to the Qian residence?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked the man over and found that his eyebrows and features resembled Qian Musheng's, but his facial features were sharper and he had a murderous look on his face.

However, when he was talking to Su Xiaoxiao, his facial features appeared very soft. If I'm not mistaken, this person should be Qian Musheng's older brother.

"My name is Su Xiaoxiao, and I'm here to see Qian Musheng."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't hide anything, and she stepped forward and spoke very politely to that person.

"Oh, are you looking for Qian Musheng? What's your relationship with him?"

This person was quite inquisitive. "I'm his friend. I've come to see him about something. I wonder if you could go in and inform him for me, sir?"

"What do you want from him?"

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao realized that this person really had a lot of questions, so she had no choice but to patiently continue, "As for what it is, I'll talk to him when I see him."

Upon hearing this, the man laughed a few times, then waved his hand and said to the guard beside him, "Go in and inform them."

As he spoke, he smiled at Su Xiaoxiao and then swaggered into the Qian residence.

The guards at the gate dared not make things difficult for Su Xiaoxiao anymore and quickly went in to inform her.

Soon, Qian Musheng and Xiaodengzi appeared in front of Su Xiaoxiao.

To be on the safe side, Su Xiaoxiao looked around to make sure no one was watching, then called Qian Musheng aside and told him that Liu Qiaomei had likely been captured by Huang the landlord and taken to the Huang mansion again.

Upon hearing this, Qian Musheng stomped his foot in anger and said, "That old tycoon Huang is really a persistent ghost. He'll pay the price for his lechery sooner or later!"

Reporting it to the authorities is unlikely. It's said that the wealthy Huang family is related to the current county magistrate. If they go through the proper channels and report it, it'll be too late. Qian Musheng sent someone to inquire about the Huang family's situation. Sure enough, the Huang family was very lively today. It's said that in three days, the Huang family will hold a grand banquet to welcome their sixth concubine.

The last time I heard it was for the fifth wife, Qian Musheng thought. This rich man Huang is indeed fast. He really is about to marry Liu Qiaomei without stopping.

Moreover, it was learned that the new sixth concubine was indeed Liu Qiaomei. She was said to be a singer with no background. This marriage was decided by Huang the landlord, otherwise even Huang's legal wife would not have agreed to the marriage.

After sending people to gather information, Qian Musheng decided to take action immediately tonight; this time, he couldn't afford to delay any longer.

Qian Musheng changed into night clothes, took a handy weapon, and set off. At midnight, after glancing around and finding no one nearby, he headed towards the Huang family's house.

After turning a few corners, he arrived at a small gate in the backyard of Master Huang's house.

Qian Musheng was already quite familiar with the place. He first threw a yellow stone to confirm that there was no barking, and then he leaped over the high wall and landed in the middle of the courtyard.

The sound of him landing was very soft, almost imperceptible, like two ounces of cotton.

He easily made his way to the door of the new house where Liu Qiaomei had been imprisoned before. He thought there would be many guards here, but when he walked through the back corridor, he was surprised to find that it was dark and there was not a single person in sight.

Strangely, the lanterns that were hanging in front of the door last time, as part of the new house's decoration, have all been removed now.

Qian Musheng was surprised. He quietly walked to the window of the house, poked a hole in the window paper with his hand and looked inside. He found that it was pitch black and there was no light at all.

Qian Musheng mustered his courage and stepped inside. He lit the tinderbox he was carrying and looked around by the light. The room was empty; there was no sign of a new house, and Liu Qiaomei was nowhere to be seen.

Qian Musheng was very puzzled. Where did the person go?
Having no other option, Qian Musheng began searching every lit room in the Huang residence.

Qian Musheng evaded several patrols of servants and thugs, crossed a moon gate, and arrived at a very quiet and spacious mansion.

In the middle of the courtyard, a house was brightly lit, suggesting that someone was inside. He quietly went around to the back of that house and carefully poked a hole in the paper window frame with his finger.

The room was lavishly decorated, adorned with jewels, and in the very center stood a very large table. A fat, bald man was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Upon closer inspection, Qian Musheng realized that this person was extremely ugly.

With his beady eyes, hooked nose, and catfish-like mouth, these features were indiscriminately placed on his head, which was covered in pits, making him look somewhat comical.

His clothes were luxurious, adorned with gold and silver, needless to say.

Five or six servants stood beside him, their heads bowed as they listened to his reprimand.

"What do you mean she won't agree? The wedding is just around the corner, and you're telling me she still won't agree? What if something goes wrong? I've already invited so many guests, where am I supposed to put my face?"

(End of this chapter)