NFBE Chapter 116 Returning to the Previous World 7
Chapter 116 Returning to the Previous World 7
"Dead?!" Xu Fu's brow twitched. Was this some kind of coincidence?!
Xu Fu looked at the steward who had come to report and asked him earnestly,
"Have you checked it carefully? Could it be a trick—"
"Or perhaps they could switch the prince with a cat while you're out?!"
"That's impossible," the butler shook his head, saying with absolute certainty.
“This old servant saw it with his own eyes; that person had indeed already breathed his last.”
"Where is the young lady? Was she frightened?!" Xu Fu asked again.
“The young lady’s expression is indeed a bit off, but this old servant has already arranged for someone to take care of her.”
The butler glanced at Xu Fu cautiously. "Young Master, shall we go back now or...?"
The young master's purpose in coming out today is unclear, but seeing that he doesn't intend to go back, I know the matter hasn't been accomplished...
"Let's go back," Xu Fu nodded. He had been squatting there for so long, but still hadn't found anything.
Now that the male protagonist is dead, Xu Fu has the opportunity to bring Xiao Yu directly to his doorstep.
"It must be a grand affair—" Xu Fu said with a smile.
"He's, after all, the second young master of our household, and the eldest young lady's husband."
"We must send them off in a grand and impressive manner!"
Xu Fu beckoned to his steward, and as the man drew near, he whispered in his ear...
"Just do it like this for now."
"And then do this—"
"Make sure no one notices anything!" Xu Fu instructed earnestly.
Then let the butler take care of the male protagonist's funeral arrangements—
Xu Fu, accompanied by his servant, slowly walked back.
As soon as Xu Fu returned home, Xiao Hua rushed over to him, completely disregarding her large pregnant belly.
But this was Guan Xufu's points, so people quickly helped the female lead.
With a helpless sigh, he added, "Be careful—"
"Brother, I didn't mean to—" Xiaohua said anxiously, at a loss for what to do.
"I didn't expect it, so I hit him a little too hard, who knew he couldn't take it."
"I had no intention of killing him—"
Xu Fu was taken aback upon hearing this, then curled his lip, judging by the ruthlessness of the female lead...
The fact that the male protagonist died at this point is a testament to the incredible luck he had in his past life!
"It's alright," Xu Fu calmly reassured her, "She was just unwell to begin with."
"It's his bad luck, how can you blame him?!"
"Let's pretend this person never existed!" Xu Fu pleaded, finally calming the other person down.
He gave up his study so the female lead could quietly rest and prepare for childbirth there.
As for the male protagonist's funeral, no one needs to show up; the mourning can be left to the servants.
Moreover, Xu Fu didn't intend for the entire household to become vegetarian; they continued with their daily routines as usual.
However, the male lead definitely deserves a grand entrance...
Within just two hours, the mourning hall was set up, and people from the surrounding area who had received the news had come to pay their respects.
As the head of the family, Xu Fu naturally had to go out and socialize.
Forcing a sorrowful expression, he greeted and saw off those who came to pay their respects.
As dusk fell, just as the steward was about to close the mansion gates...
The little fish rushed to the door—
"Young Master, I want to see the Second Young Master one last time—"
Although the person's attitude was unpleasant, their demands were anything but polite.
"Okay," Xu Fu nodded immediately, without any intention of stopping him.
He directed the servant to open the coffin lid, then led the little fish forward.
He was also curious to see just how ruthless the female lead was, enough to send the male lead to his death...
Little Fish rushed forward, pounced onto the coffin, and reached out to lift the veil covering her face.
The man's mouth was wide open, his eyes bulging, looking as if he had died with resentment in his heart...
Xu Fu glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, then immediately looked away and started chatting with the system in his mind.
"System, this is outrageous! How did the female lead manage to do that?!"
[Ding! This system can trace the past and create videos—]
[With just ten points, the host can have a proper look at this.]
"No need, I don't have such strong tastes—" Xu Fu turned away in disgust.
When the little fish started sobbing, Xu Fu gave the steward a wink.
The butler immediately stepped forward and pulled the little fish away, then had the others push the coffin lid back in.
Xu Fu glanced at the little fish and slightly curled the corners of his mouth.
"I never imagined you and the second young master had such a deep relationship—"
"Since you're already here, I happen to have some questions I'd like to ask you."
"Please come with me."
Ignoring the struggles, the butler immediately led his men to subdue the little fish.
Following behind Xu Fu, they entered the neighboring courtyard.
After Xu Fu sat down, he then looked at the small fish that were being pressed to the ground.
He asked softly, "Do you control all the properties in the manor?"
"This...this was all the second young master's idea; I was just following orders—"
Seeing that it couldn't break free, the little fish immediately became obedient and began to explain.
“I know,” Xu Fu nodded. “What I want to ask is…”
Where have you put all your income over the years?
"This, this—" Little Fish stammered, unable to answer.
"For those who betray me, I usually only give them one chance—"
Xu Fu threatened the other party in a cold tone, "You don't want to..."
"Will you also follow your second young master to the afterlife in this very house?!"
"You!" Xiaoyu was furious, glaring at Xu Fu with resentment.
He snorted dismissively and turned his head to the side.
"Have you completely forgotten the turmoil that happened more than a decade ago?!" Xu Fu asked casually.
"Back then, I was able to protect everyone in the manor all by myself—"
"Including your whole family, don't you deserve even a little gratitude?"
"If I hadn't been so lenient with you, would you still be able to roam freely outside?!"
Xu Fu said a few more words, but the people on the ground still didn't react at all.
She looked up at the butler and uttered a single sentence lightly.
"Since he won't drink the toast, let's break his limbs first—"
"You dare!" Little Fish glared at Xu Fu with eyes wide with rage, and said fiercely.
"Do you know who's behind us? They're people you can't afford to mess with—"
"Enough with the nonsense!" Xu Fu scoffed disdainfully. Yes, the steward gestured with his chin.
"Just take action; I can't be bothered to listen to his barking!"
The little fish was immediately pinned to the ground by the butler, and the four big fish were casually tied to the ground.
One of the guards behind him picked up a heavy hammer and swung it down on the man's leg.
A crisp snapping sound rang out, followed by a mournful cry from the little fish.
Before anyone could beg for mercy, the second hammer was raised high again, and another crack resounded.
The little fish's legs twisted grotesquely, and it immediately fainted.
"Splash him with cold water to wake him up, don't waste my time—" Xu Fu didn't even glance at the person on the ground.
He coldly gave the butler the order.
The butler was very perceptive; he threw a bucket of water at the person and then slapped them hard across the face.
Xiaoyu's rationality instantly returned to a level two.
Xu Fu, still smiling, asked softly, "Can we speak properly now?"