0p0 Chapter 848: One move behind?
Chapter 848: One move behind?
Chu Rong was startled. "Who? Explain yourself clearly."
Chu Moli gestured for him to get closer to the ground, said something, and then said, "Those wicked women must have taken bribes from her to treat me like this. If you don't believe me, brother, you can go and interrogate them."
Chu Rong narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping around. He hadn't expected to be dragged into Chu Yan's affairs again.
However, Chu Yan had already entered the Xie family and there had been no news of her since. It was said that she had always been treated as a maid. How could she possibly have such extraordinary abilities while serving a mentally challenged Xie Si?
Chu Rong told his sister to rest first, then turned and went back to the place filled with the smell of blood.
Through the heavy wooden stakes, Chu Rong stared expressionlessly at the people inside. Their faces and bodies were covered in blood and grime, making them look filthy and terrifying.
"Tell me, who gave you the audacity to lay a hand on my sister?"
The people inside looked at each other, but no one dared to speak.
"I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't speak up, then next time I'll bring in wolves, not dogs."
"Whoever said that first, I can have someone get her out first, and then I can apply medicine and treat her wounds."
"I said, I said!"
A woman who looked to be around forty years old crawled over, her hair disheveled and her face filthy. "It was a nanny. She sent us the message. Oh, right, the one who sent us the message was the owner of that silk shop. One of her relatives serves a very important person in the capital. She's the one who instructed us to do this and promised that no matter what the higher-ups decide, we'll be fine."
"So, that person can protect you?"
"Yes, that's what that person said!"
"You old hag, you're really shameless. You take people's casual remarks to heart?"
"That's right, it's all your fault that we're in this state now!"
Seeing that infighting had broken out again in the prison, Chu Rong merely frowned slightly and turned to leave.
"Hey, don't go, don't go! You promised to treat my injuries. General Chu, Young Master Chu."
After Chu Rong returned to the capital, he told his father the news.
"How is that possible? Where did Chu Yan get such great abilities? Besides, she's been taken into the Xie residence and hasn't left. How could she possibly have such extraordinary connections?"
General Chu also did not believe it.
As the father and son were talking, they heard that someone from the Xie family had come to their door.
"what happened?"
The steward replied, "The Xie family said that a few days ago, Chu Yan received news that her mother was seriously ill, so she went back to visit her. However, she did not return for several days. The Xie family then sent people to the outskirts of the city to fetch her, but they found out that Chu Yan had not returned to the mansion at all. So, the Xie family came here to ask us about it."
General Chu's face turned cold. "Go and tell the Xie family that our Chu family has long severed ties with Chu Yan, and that she will never set foot in our Chu family again."
"Yes, sir."
Chu Rong paused for a moment, then said, "Father, something seems a little off."
"How to say?"
"Father, if Chu Yan went back to visit her family, didn't the Xie family send anyone to accompany her?"
The steward had just reached the door when he heard this and turned back. "Young master," he said, "I heard from the Xie family that they sent two servants to follow them, but their bodies were found in the moat yesterday."
"what?"
Chu Rong was startled. "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
The steward was also a little stunned. "Well, this servant didn't think of that just now either."
“Father, if that is indeed the case, then there must be another master behind Chu Yan.”
"Not Xie Si?"
Chu Rong nodded. "Father, shall I go and report this news to the Crown Prince?"
"Well, at this point, this is the only way."
Duanmu Chuze was listening to the zither with Mu Xinnuan when he heard this, but his brows furrowed slightly. "I'm afraid this matter has nothing to do with Chu Yan. Your sister has most likely been deceived. Or rather, she doesn't even know who sold her out."
"How can Your Highness be so certain that this matter has nothing to do with Chu Yan?"
Duanmu Chuze smiled, "Because I have been sending people to keep an eye on Chu Yan. She has been captured and has been trapped for many days without escaping. So, do you think she might be the one who went to harm Jing'er?"
Chu Rong thought about it again and again, but he still didn't quite understand.
"If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it. Chu Rong, the key is for your Chu family to clean up properly first, otherwise, the Empress Dowager will not feel at ease letting the mother and her two children return to the Chu residence."
"Yes, Your Highness."
As Mu Xin Nuan drank her fruit syrup, she felt that they had been somewhat taken advantage of in this matter.
"Aze, do you think that person already knew we were using Chu Yan, so they simply pinned the blame on Chu Yan? Now, Chu Moli is convinced it was Chu Yan, and coincidentally, Chu Yan hasn't been at the Xie family for a while, so..."
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly thought of something and stood up abruptly.
This action really startled Duanmu Chuze.
"What are you doing? Be careful not to hurt yourself again."
"That's not right! Chu Yan has been captured for quite some time now. Why hasn't the Xie family sent anyone to look for her during this long period?"
Chu Rong's eyes flashed, while a glint of light flashed quickly in Duanmu Chuze's eyes.
“That’s right. Chu Yan has been missing for a month now. Even if she were attending to someone in her illness, it would be impossible for her to keep quiet about the Xie family for so long. Besides, if those two servants were already dead, how could their bodies still be identifiable?”
"So, that person clearly planned all of this. Even if Chu Moli were to point the finger, she would only point to Chu Yan. And Chu Yan has countless ties to the Chu family; they're both members of the Chu family. So, if the investigation goes to her, what difference would it make whether it's Chu Moli or Chu Yan?"
Duanmu Chuze's eyes darkened. "Not only that, Chu Yan is also a member of the Xie family. In that case, the Xie family is likely doomed!"
Chu Rong was almost completely dumbfounded.
"Alas! It seems we've made a mistake again this time. No matter who we expose, it won't benefit us. On the contrary, it's highly likely we'll only be playing into their hands."
"what did you just say?"
Mu Xin Nuan was slightly surprised, "I said I would do as the other party wishes."
"now it's right!"
Duanmu Chuze slapped his forehead. "There probably aren't many people who are at odds with the Chu and Xie families, and who also have such methods and power, right?"
Chu Rong immediately understood. "Your Highness, I understand. Thank you for your guidance."