Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots-Chapter 834 - 111 Tang Qing, looking for someone

"All right, all right!" Lin Yuan chided Xia Zheng with a glance and spoke seriously, "Now we can almost be certain that An Jie was poisoned at An’s House."

"Is that so? I don’t think so. I actually find Jin Can very suspicious." Xia Zheng was still pouting jealously, "That Jin Can is quite notorious in Yecheng for being a glutton. Maybe he harbored resentment because Young Master An snatched the chicken he wanted to eat and stealthily poisoned him."

The more Xia Zheng talked, the more he felt his theory was credible, animatedly proposing, "Yes, that must be it! Think about it, wasn’t Jin Can also dining at the same table as An Jie? It would have been so convenient for him to poison the food, right?"

"Convenient my foot!" Lin Yuan shot him a look and huffed, "Rest assured, Jin Can absolutely couldn’t have poisoned him. First, he had no motive. The idea of fighting over food is simply impossible. With how affable and approachable Young Master An is, would he not let someone have their fill?"

She extended another finger and continued, "Second, Jin Can has no intention of poisoning anyone, let alone in the food. Don’t forget, his nickname is Golden Tongue. Food to him isn’t just for filling the belly but also an object of appreciation. Who would be willing to poison something they enjoy? Huh? Would you? Would you be willing to poison me?"

"Never, absolutely not," Xia Zheng shook his head again and again.

Lin Yuan hooked her lips smugly, "So you see, Jin Can is definitely innocent!"

"Then what’s he doing here today? I don’t believe for a second that he’s really here to plead for Shopkeeper Wu." Watching Xia Zheng’s disdainful expression towards Jin Can, Lin Yuan pressed her lips together in amusement, "Well, he’s obviously here to make amends, right? Since An Jie was poisoned, Shopkeeper Wu got locked up, and since Jin Can arrived with An Jie, he’s naturally afraid we’d suspect him. That’s why he hurried to the Yamen to give testimony to clear Shopkeeper Wu’s name."

"He doesn’t need to give testimony; I could clear his name myself," Xia Zheng sniffed, "He’s probably just thinking about the meatball you made for him. Thinking I wouldn’t know? Humph! Does he see my woman as a chef? Does he not realize his own worth, as if my woman is there to cook for him?"

Lin Yuan was taken aback; this guy had it all figured out, playing coy even when he knew Jin Can’s intentions!

Just as they were talking, Shopkeeper Wu, who had gone to see Jin Can out, suddenly rushed back, his face full of terror, "Boss, that, that Magistrate Tang is here! He’s definitely come to arrest me! Boss, you two should hurry inside and hide, so he doesn’t take you away too!"

Lin Yuan and Xia Zheng hadn’t allowed the apprentices to inform Shopkeeper Wu about Wang Hong’s visit. Therefore, in his eyes, the only reason he was able to come out was because Xia Zheng gave Wang Hong silver, and now that Tang Qing had arrived, he naturally assumed the truth had been exposed and he was being recaptured.

Lin Yuan glared at Xia Zheng, See, this is why I said not to keep Shopkeeper Wu in the dark. Now look how scared you’ve made him!

Xia Zheng let out a chuckle and reassuringly patted his shoulder, indicating to him that it was all right.

Shopkeeper Wu, still uneasy, was persuaded to the back hall. Though highly concerned he might bring trouble to his bosses, he had considerable trust in the capabilities of the two of them.

"Oh my, this truly is a case of ’the flood washed over the Dragon King Temple, and family members don’t recognize each other anymore’!"

Even before the man arrived, his voice was heard, prompting Lin Yuan to exchange glances with Xia Zheng. They hadn’t laid eyes on him, but they were already mightily impressed with Tang Qing’s smooth slyness.

Xia Zheng shrugged in agreement.

Compared to Li Chang’s frivolity and Wang Hong’s timidity, Tang Qing seemed more like an official. With a large square face and a plump body swaying with each step, especially his features—his upturned lips and slightly lifted eyebrows—gave off a cheerful impression even when silent.

"Smiling tiger," Lin Yuan muttered under her breath, earning Xia Zheng’s appreciative smile. After all, Tang Qing used to be a Capital City Official, and in the Capital City, he was known exactly for that image—a smiling tiger.

Soon enough, Tang Qing was before Xia Zheng in just a few strides, bowing with a smile, "Magistrate Tang Qing pays respects to the Second Young Master. It’s been a long time; the Second Young Master seems even more dashing and suave."

Lin Yuan cast her gaze down, Tang Qing was indeed slick!

Xia Zheng’s lips curved into a smile, "Prefect Tang is the one who has become even more dashing and suave! Oh no, that’s not right. I should only say suave. As for handsome, surely he can’t beat me!" ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Tang Qing, quite aware of Xia Zheng’s temperament, burst into a hearty laugh at this teasing, showing none of the embarrassment or guilt Lin Yuan had imagined.