Chapter 875: Chapter 682: Wedding Invitation_3
"That does seem quite peculiar."
During private discussions, someone suddenly said in a low voice,
"...Have any of you noticed that the madam looks a bit like someone?"
Once those words were spoken, everyone looked at him.
He was a lanky, middle-aged Beastman, appearing somewhat desolate, though only in his thirties, he seemed older, as if he drank and smoked every day, his health wasn’t great, with eyes filled with both cloudiness and cunning.
Someone recognized this Beastman; he was a frequent visitor to the casino.
Although working in the Royal Palace, he earned quite a bit, but basically lost it all, it’s said that his partner and child left him, and he became very depressed.
It’s heard that he still hasn’t kicked his gambling habit; many who used to work with him said things kept missing, they all suspected it was him stealing.
So slowly, fewer were willing to socialize with him, he rarely spoke, and many didn’t pay much attention to him.
Upon hearing his sudden comment, everyone thought he knew the madam’s identity.
Someone eagerly asked, "Don’t speak halfway, what do you mean? Who does the madam resemble?"
The man mysteriously took out a portrait, baring a set of somewhat yellowing teeth, "Look! The madam looks a lot like the person in this picture."
The others crowded around to see.
This portrait wasn’t well-drawn, even falling short of average standards, yet it captured the demeanor of the person quite accurately.
As everyone saw the portrait, they were all startled in their hearts.
Indeed, though madam always wore a veil, her eyes and overall aura very much resembled this portrait.
Especially those eyes, round and charming, somewhat like almond eyes, but with slightly upturned corners, appearing more slender, more enchanting and spirited than almond eyes.
Someone asked in surprise, "Where did you get this portrait?"
The middle-aged male Beastman lowered his voice, saying, "This was issued by the new Clan Leader of the Hunting Leopard Clan, more accurately, it’s a missing person notice! That Clan Leader is spending a fortune for any news about this female!"
Currently, the old Clan Leader of the Hunting Leopard Clan has disappeared, so all previous arrest warrants were canceled.
This reward was issued by the new Clan Leader, and it’s not for capturing a fugitive, but for finding... his wife?
It’s heard that the new Family Head of the Hunting Leopard Clan is searching for her frantically all over the world, even willing to pay a great price just for any bit of information about her!
Many say he’s gone mad, lost his head.
It’s heard that Clan Leader of Hunting Leopard Clan was already mentally unstable, so such behavior isn’t surprising.
Anyway, this news spread wider and wider, now almost everyone in Hunting Leopard Clan knows, and more from other clans are hearing about it too.
Whether motivated by money or curiosity, everyone wants to know who this female is.
The middle-aged man has long been mixing in casinos, so he’s well-informed about such news, much faster than those servants staying in the palace all day.
As they were gathered whispering, Ning Si happened to walk by.
Upon hearing mentions of the madam’s name, he instantly got angry; these people love to gossip!
He walked over to scold, "What are you all discussing here? Is the work all done?"
Everyone knows Ning Si is favored by the madam, and he himself seems to be an aristocratic family Young Master; no one in the palace dares to cross him, so those people scattered guiltily.
But that middle-aged man still kept thinking about the affair.
He lost everything in the casino recently; if he couldn’t pay up, they’d surely come for his life.
If madam really is the female Hunting Leopard Clan is seeking, if he could be the first to report the news, imagine how much money that would be! Enough for ten lifetimes!
Autumn was just the right time, and he worked in the palace sweeping, often catching sight of Shen Tang.
Finally, he found an opportunity.
That day, the madam was admiring flowers in the backyard when a breeze blew off her veil.
With that glimpse, the Beastman was just sweeping leaves under a tree nearby and happened to see.
He was struck with surprise.
It really was the person from the portrait!
If he was only guessing before, unsure of certainty,
this glance allowed him complete confirmation.
It was her.
She was the one the new Family Head of Hunting Leopard Clan was seeking!
Oh my, this female’s charm was immense, enticing the Family Head to even ruin himself seeking her, and fascinates the Divine Fox Clan Leader, driving him insane with obsession.
Excited beyond measure, the man immediately shared the news with a close acquaintance, it’s heard that person had some connections with the upper echelons of Hunting Leopard Clan, able to help spread the news quickly.
Then, that person asked him to secretly take a photo.
Merely speaking won’t convince anyone, there needs to be visible evidence.
The middle-aged Beastman fantasized about enormous wealth awaiting him, his bravery grew.
He concealed himself behind a tree, aiming to stealthily photograph Shen Tang.
Unfortunately, before he could snap a picture, an invisible burst of spiritual power suddenly invaded his mind.
Consequently, the Beastman’s gaze went blank, and when he regained his senses, he’d forgotten what he intended to do.
He scratched his head and sulkily walked away.
Not long after, Shen Tang casually found an excuse to have the steward expel him from the palace.
Shen Tang sighed in relief, luckily she was accustomed to releasing some spiritual power around herself, discovering someone was trying to photograph her.
She didn’t actually know this Beastman intended to transmit the news to Hunting Leopard Clan; she was more concerned about those past rivals of hers, being discovered would invite trouble.
However, even if she knew, she wouldn’t care much now.
She quickly forgot about the incident.
Because soon, she received an invitation.
It was the engagement invite of Snake Clan Young Master Xue Yansi and his fiancée Luo Ying.
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