"How did Xiaoxin and Widow Liu die?" Try as she might, she just couldn't figure out how the Zhou couple had died. Although they had both drowned, there were no traces in the house.
Hearing this, the Yunxi brothers and Xiao Heyuan also perked up. They had seen the bodies of Widow Liu and Xiaoxin, but all they had concluded was that they had drowned.
Song Yang hooked his lips into a smile and said meaningfully, "We owe it all to Master Xu's idea."
Soak a towel in water and cover someone's face with it. This can suffocate a person, making it seem as if they had drowned.
As Song Yang told the whole story in detail, Xu Maosheng's face turned deathly pale. Thinking that he had killed his own son with his own hands, he felt heartbroken.
He and Mrs. Xu had always respected each other, and they only had one son, Xiaohu. But after Xiaohu's death, he wanted to kill Xiaoxin to avenge his son. He never expected that things would turn out this way... Li Biyi! You bitch.
Liu Rumei suddenly realized. So that was it. The innocent child was blameless. The enmity between the previous generation and Xiaohu's accidental death had led to this situation. Who was right and who was wrong? Who could say for sure?
Looking at the pale - faced Xu Maosheng, Song Yang's eyes were filled with the pleasure of revenge.
Xue Zhan closed his folding fan with a snap and said with a faint smile, "Well, the case is solved. At least we can clear the girl's name!"
Mo Liandi's expression remained unchanged. He sat in his original position, holding a cup of hot tea. The rising steam blurred his vision, and his eyes held an unfathomable look.
Seeing that Mo Liandi remained silent, Xue Zhan didn't want to make a fool of himself. He said leisurely, "Take them away."
Soon, the yamen runners stepped forward. Song Yang's eyes were full of satisfaction, in sharp contrast to Xu Maosheng.
In the Prince Guoan's Mansion.
Ye Zhe stood respectfully in front of Mo Liandi, his expression cold and solemn. "When I got there, a group of black - clothed men showed up and tried to kill Song Yang. I was caught off guard and got stabbed."
Mo Liandi's expression was cold, and a mocking smile curled his lips. "So eager?"
A cold light flashed across Ye Zhe's eyes. He took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Mo Liandi. "We've found out about the Lian family and the Marquis Huaiyuan's Mansion! Does Your Highness want to take action?"
They had thought their only enemy was Mo Yun, but they never expected someone to try to be the oriole waiting for the opportunity!
Mo Liandi glanced at the letter in his hand and stood with his hands behind his back. "The time is not right yet. Old Qi is a great Confucian of this era. It's time for him to retire and enjoy his old age."
Immediately, Ye Zhe understood what Mo Liandi meant. "Yes, I'll go and handle it right away."
"Okay."
Liu Rumei was staying in the courtyard. She saw Ye Zhe's figure flash by, her eyes flickering slightly. Then she sat leisurely in the attic, sipping tea.
Yun Li sat quietly beside Liu Rumei, holding a book and reading with great interest.
In the courtyard, Sixi and Yunxi were sitting opposite each other, and their laughter echoed throughout the Western Garden.
But this quiet and leisurely life was suddenly broken by A Nan, who rushed in.
A Nan's eyes were full of anxiety, and a chill emanated from his body. "Liu Liu, Hengniang is missing. Where is Mo Liandi?"
Liu Rumei was shocked. The calm look on her face disappeared instantly. "What did you say?"
How could Hengniang be missing?
Hearing the commotion in the courtyard, Mo Liandi quickly came out of the room. His brows furrowed slightly, and he said coldly, "What's going on?"
A Nan bit his lip and clenched his fists. "Two days ago, Hengniang and I took on two tasks and went our separate ways. But when I got back to the inn, she didn't return. I've tried everything, but I can't find any trace of her."
There was a way for them to contact each other, and it had never failed before. But for two consecutive days, he hadn't been able to reach Hengniang! Something must have happened!
They had already guessed a bit about the identities of Hengniang and A Nan, so none of them were surprised.
"What kind of task?"
A flash of hatred crossed A Nan's eyes. "We were invited by Chu Huaikang, the richest man in the capital, to retrieve his lost treasure!"
If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have agreed and let Hengniang go!
Thinking of this, A Nan's eyes were full of remorse, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.
He tightened his fists and looked at Mo Liandi seriously. "Help me bring her back."
Hearing this, Liu Rumei was shocked. This was the first time she had seen A Nan humble himself to ask for help.
She immediately stepped forward and tugged at Mo Liandi's sleeve. Just as she was about to speak, Mo Liandi shook his head and smiled. "Don't worry."
Hengniang and A Nan had helped him a lot. Moreover, they were Liu Liu's friends. He wasn't an ungrateful person, so he would surely help.
"Have you investigated Chu Huaikang?"
A Nan said coldly, "I've ransacked the entire Chu family, but I haven't found any clues."
Mo Liandi nodded. Then he called out a person from the shadows and said coldly, "I'll give you two days. No matter what methods you use, find out where she is."
"Yes."
Then he looked at A Nan again. "Since they were able to attack Hengniang, they must be quite skilled. Don't act rashly."
Liu Rumei also frowned. "Hengniang is always very cautious. How could she have fallen into someone's trap? This matter must have something to do with Chu Huaikang!"
Mo Liandi nodded and said meaningfully to A Nan, "Chu Huaikang is extremely cunning. He has quite good business skills."
However, he hadn't found out who was backing this man!
To have climbed to such a position in the capital, he must have had someone's support. Mo Yun had long coveted his wealth, but unfortunately, he hadn't found a way to get it.
Now it seemed that Mo Liandi understood a bit. This man had hidden himself quite deeply.
At this moment, in the palace.
In the magnificent palace, the maids stood respectfully on both sides. Behind them, four pillars carved with phoenixes stood upright. A gentle breeze mixed with the fragrance of flowers blew in through the window, adding a touch of elegance to the palace.
As night gradually fell, the silver moonlight shone down, adding a bit of mystery. The flowers and plants in the garden were still in bloom. They didn't know the passage of time, only enjoying their glory.
A woman in palace clothes was reclining on the couch in front of the bed. The faint moonlight shone on her fair skin, adding a bit of charm.
At this time, a eunuch rushed in, interrupting the woman's pretended sleep. "Your Highness."
The woman slowly opened her eyes, and there was no trace of confusion in them. They were very clear.
The eunuch stepped forward respectfully and whispered something in her ear.
The woman hooked her lips into a smile. "Sure enough, he is the Prince Guoan! Go and do it. This time, I will surely get what I want!"