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Chapter 640: Confess the Truth

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When the assistant heard this, his smile widened. “We’ve got dice, Pai Gow, and leaf cards here. What are you into?”

Tang Jinghong glanced at Chu Qingzhi, who pointed towards the coachman’s table, “Let’s roll some dice,” she said, heading over to the coachman.

“We’re game for anything,” the attendant hurried after them.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong approached the coachman.

At this moment, someone beside the coachman teased, “Saw you lost all your silver yesterday, and now you’re back with more? What, does your family own a money tree?”

The coachman was very confident. He gestured two with his fingers. “I don’t just have one money tree, I have two.”

“Ha, one’s impressive enough, but two? You’re blowing it way out of n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

proportion.”

“Don’t believe me? Suit yourself.”

“Alright, alright, let’s place our bets.”

The crowd stirred, “Bet big, bet big…”

“Bet small, bet small…”

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong stepped back from the crowd, finding the gambling frenzy frightening, almost as if they were among mindless beasts.

Tang Jinghong whispered to Chu Qingzhi, “What s next?

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Chu Qingzhi glanced at the coachman and the bag in his hand. She took a stick from the side and gently knocked on the coachman’s shoulder. “Someone is looking for you outside. They said that they’re here to give you money.” “Money?” The coachman’s eyes lit up as if he had thought of something. He immediately rushed out.

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong exchanged a glance and followed.

Seeing them leave, the attendant blocked their way, “Why not try your luck? I guarantee you’ll win.”

With a flick of her wrist, Chu Qingzhi sent the attendant sprawling to the side. By the time he collected himself, they were already out of the gambling den. Outside, Chu Qingzhi knocked the coachman unconscious with the stick and dragged him into an alley.

Chu Qingzhi kicked the coachman, and he woke up.

The coachman lay on the ground. When he saw the two unfamiliar people, he shrank back in fear. “Who are you? What do you want?”

Chu Qingzhi posed as a robber, “You mentioned owning two money trees earlier, what’s that about?”

Unable to hide his truth, the coachman spilled, “Those ‘money trees’ are Second Master Ning and Third Master Ning. I have dirt on them, so every time I approach, they pay me off.”

“What kind of dirt?”

“Originally, the young master was distraught over losing his parents and went out to oversee the shops and clear his mind. They ordered me to kill him on the road. I couldn’t bring myself to do it, so I staged a carriage accident to let fate take its course.”

“Never thought the young master would survive such a disaster and make it back!”

“Seeing him return, Second and Third Master Ning panicked and paid me a hefty sum to keep quiet.”

“I got a taste for it and kept blackmailing them for money, did it many times.”

“They’d love to kill me, but I’ve safeguarded myself.”

“I told them that I left a letter for my brother who was a constable. As long as I died, he would immediately open that letter. At that time, not only would they not be able to get the Ning family’s assets, but they would also lose their reputation and go to jail.”

Chu Qingzhi confirmed, “They aimed to kill Yuting for the inheritance, right?” “Yes and no.” The coachman revealed a crazy smile. “Do you know how much money the Ning family has? It’s indescribable. It’s too tempting, too tempting!”

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“But with all that wealth, the old master planned to leave just a tiny fraction to the second and third branches. Such favoritism would breed resentment in anyone.”

According to Daling Dynasty’s customs, the eldest son would usually inherit the family assets. When inheriting, a portion of the assets would be distributed to other children. It could be considered a separation of the family assets.

Tang Jinghong inquired, “So, Second and Third Master Ning harbored murderous intentions?”

“Yes, they not only plotted against the eldest young master but also each other, each wanting the entire fortune to themselves. Greed knows no bounds.” Hearing this, a troubling thought flashed through Tang Jinghong’s mind, “Did Ning Yuting’s parents really die in an accident, or is there more to the story?” “I don’t know about that. I’m just a coachman. I don’t know much.” Chu Qingzhi’s brow furrowed, “Now that they’re implicated, it might be worth investigating them thoroughly.”

Tang Jinghong offered to help, “Do you need more hands?”

“You’ll be busy with the investigation into Lord Zhang. You won’t have enough people to spare for me.”

“If you need it, I’ll find a way.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “I can handle it on my own, don’t worry about me.”

“Let me know if you need anything.”

“Okay.”

The coachman was taken away by Tang Jinghong’s men. He was a key witness against Second Master Ning and Third Master Ning and needed to be kept under watch.

At the Chu Residence.

Li Qingyu pondered, “Xuhua, the house can’t be left unattended, and Xuyuan and Xuyao need to go back to school. Wiry don’t you head back with them later?”

Chu Xuhua thought for a moment and said, “Mother, I’ll go tell Second Sister immediately. Get everyone to pack up first. I’ll wait for the people from the school at the city gate when I come back later.”

“Okay.”

Li Qingyu watched Chu Xuhua walk away and sighed in her heart. Qingyue had encountered such a thing from the beginning and did not know what to do in the future.

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Shen Ruyue comforted her, “Mother, Qingyue will be alright.”

Li Qingyu’s eyes filled with worry, “They say big families are never peaceful, always embroiled in strife. Now, I see it firsthand.”

Shen Ruyue helped Li Qingyu sit down, “Mother, things will get resolved, don’t be so pessimistic.”

Li Qingyu looked at Shen Ruyue. “You don’t have to take care of me here. Go pack your things and go back first. We still have to rely on you at home.” “Mother, I’ll make sure everything’s fine.”

“Thankyou for your hard work.”

At the Ning Residence.

A maid escorted Chu Xuhua to the living room, “Please wait, Young Master and Young Madam will be here shortly.”

“Okay.”

When Chu Qingyue found out that Chu Xuhua was looking for her, she hurried over. “Big Brother, you came here personally. What happened?”

Chu Xuhua smiled and said, “Nothing. I’m here to say goodbye to you. We’re taking some people back soon. Given the situation at home, if we don’t return, there might be issues.”

Chu Qingyue nodded reluctantly, “Big brother, let me see you off.”

Chu Xuhua, not fond of farewells, said, “No need, stay and take care of things. You’re the one I’m most worried about.”

Chu Qingyue felt guilty, “I’m sorry, big brother, for making you worry.” “It’s okay, every household has its own troubles. As long as things are settled, that’s what matters.”

“I’ll try not to cause any more worry for the family.”

“Okay.”

At the Chu Residence.

When Chu Xuhua returned home, he bumped into Chu Xujin, who was walking out. “Xujin, are you going back?”

Chu Xujin hesitated for a moment before saying, “I’m not going back. I’ll leave after I’m done with the case.”

Chu Xuhua nodded, “It’s good to see things through. Then we’ll head out first.’

“Big brother, take care on the road.”

“Okay.”

Chu Xuhua, Shen Ruyue, and the two children all left for home.

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Chapter 642: Deliberately Making Things Difficult

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Chu Qingzhi slightly bowed her head, displaying an air of helplessness, “Lord

Zhang overestimates me. My abilities are limited; I really can’t be of much help.”

Lord Zhang clenched his fists in frustration, his voice taking on a threatening tone, “It’s not that you can’t help; you simply refuse to, right?”

“This matter between Lord Zhang and the princess consort… I truly cannot intervene. Please do not make this difficult for me.”

Lord Zhang fixed his gaze on Chu Qingzhi, his eyes full of displeasure, “Chu Qingzhi, I sought your assistance because I hold you in high regard. Do not be ungrateful!”

Chu Qingzhi’s expression hardened, “My abilities are indeed limited, yet Lord Zhang insists on my involvement in finding someone. Isn’t this deliberately making things difficult for me?”

Lord Zhang’s expression darkened.

At that moment, the butler knocked and entered, “Your Highness, General

Tang has arrived.”

“Tang Jinghong!” Lu Lizhang smiled, but his smile made people uncomfortable. “You came at the right time. Invite him in.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tang Jinghong strode into the study, “Greetings, Lord Zhang.

As he bowed, he stole a glance at Chu Qingzhi, who also looked his way, allowing them a brief moment of silent communication.

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A flash of murderous intent passed through Lord Zhang’s eyes. Had it not been for Tang Jinghong’s intervention, his iron smuggling operation would not have been exposed, “General Tang, you’ve arrived rather promptly.”

Tang Jinghong kept his composure, “I feared that Chu Qingzhi might displease

Lord Zhang, hence my swift arrival.”

Lord Zhang barely concealed his rage, though he managed a warm smile, “You worry needlessly. Miss Chu is quite smart; I am very fond of her.” “Thankyou, Lord Zhang.” Tang Jinghong saw an opportunity to leave, “If there’s nothing else, we will take our leave.”

“Wait.” Lord Zhang was not ready to let Chu Qingzhi go so easily, “I sought Miss Chu’s help in finding the princess consort, but she claims her abilities are insufficient. Fortunately, General Tang is here. With your unparalleled wisdom, surely you can find her.”

Tang Jinghong dismissed the flattery, “Lord Zhang puts me in a difficult position. While I may have some ideas about military strategies, finding people is not my forte.”

Lord Zhang, “…”

They must have planned this together.

Undeterred, Lord Zhang’s eyes turned icy, “I’ve heard that Miss Chu’s third brother assists at the Ministry of Justice. Perhaps he has the capability to find people?”

Chu Qingzhi’s gaze sharpened, “What are you implying, Lord Zhang?”

Feeling he had gained the upper hand, Lord Zhang’s tone softened, “Since neither of you can help, I’ll have to seek assistance elsewhere. Surely, someone will be capable, don’t you agree?”

Tang Jinghong met Lord Zhang’s gaze, his own eyes deep and unwavering,.

“Why trouble a low- ranking official who knows nothing of these matters?”

“General Tang, you miss the point. Completing the task is what matters, not

the status of those involved.”

Chu Qingzhi silently resolved, so he’s determined to make a move against us.

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Very well, let’s see, “Lord Zhang, since you place such value on our efforts, we’re willing to give it a try.”

As she spoke, she exchanged a knowing look with Tang Jinghong.

Understanding her cue, Tang Jinghong remained silent.

Lord Zhang, noticing their silent communication, sneered internally. “Then I entrust the search for the princess consort to Miss Chu.”

“We’ll take our leave now.”

Lord Zhang called out to Chu Qingzhi, “You have one day. If you haven’t found the princess consort by then, I’ll invite your parents to visit the mansion.” Chu Qingzhi responded, “There are plenty of places more beautiful than Lord Zhang’s mansion, no need for a visit.”

Lord Zhang smiled lightly, “Then please don’t give me that opportunity.”

As Chu Qingzhi left Lord Zhang’s mansion, her mind was already brewing over a hundred and eight ways to torment this despicable Lord Zhang.

Walking through the bustling streets, Tang Jinghong trailed half a step behind

Chu Qingzhi, “Qingzhi, what’s your plan?

Chu Qingzhi, with a contemplative look, replied, “Let’s first seek the princess consort’s opinion.”

Tang Jinghong nodded in agreement, “Sounds good.

In a secluded courtyard, a middle-aged beautiful woman dressed in nun’s attire sat tranquilly in the garden, staring blankly at a cluster of ink chrysanthemums beside her.

Lu Yichen approached her softly, “Mother, what would you like for lunch? I’ll prepare it for you.”

The woman, Lord Zhang’s princess consort, had taken to the monastic life in her younger years after her son was sent away and subsequently went missing. Although Lord Zhang forbade her from entering a nunnery, she remained in the mansion to practice her faith.

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She was both shocked and happy to see her son this time. She did not sleep last night.

The princess consort looked at Lu Yichen tenderly, “Just prepare some simple vegetarian dishes.”

Lu Yichen’s usually cold demeanor softened, “Alright, I’ll go prepare it immediately.”

At this moment, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong walked over. “Princess

Consort.”

After Lu Yichen introduced them, the princess consort smiled warmly, “Thank you for looking after Yichen all these years. He must have suffered much.” Tang Jinghong modestly replied, “You give us too much credit, Princess Consort.”

The princess consort, approachable and kind, invited, “It seems you have something to discuss. Don’t stand on ceremony, please, sit.”

Chu Qingzhi took a seat next to the princess consort, glanced at Lu Yichen, and addressed the princess consort, “We’ve just come from Lord Zhang’s mansion. He has asked us to find you and bring you back. We wanted to know how you feel about this?”

” Don’t feel pressured. If you wish to return, you may; if not, we’ll find a way. Your wishes are paramount.”

The princess consort was taken aback, not expecting this to be their purpose. Lu Yichen, who was at the side, was also quite surprised, but he quickly understood. Lu Lizhang was unscrupulous in doing things. Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong had so many weaknesses, so they could not reject him at all.

“For Lu Lizhang to find you, it means that he’s not stupid.

Tang Jinghong assured Lu Yichen, “We won’t betray you, rest assured.” Lu Yichen trusted Tang Jinghong, knowing that otherwise, they wouldn’t be the ones visiting but rather a contingent of soldiers surrounding the place, “Mother, do you wish to return?”

The princess consort was not just a title; she was a mother. How could she bear to see her son and his friends caught in a dilemma?

“I’m willing to go back. Lu Lizhang won’t make things difficult for me,” she reassured, taking Lu Yichen’s hand. “Having the chance to see you is more than enough for me.”

Lu Yichen pondered for a moment, “Mother, may I ask you something?’

“Go ahead.”

“If I were to kill Lu Lizhang, would you forgive me?”

The princess consort wasn’t surprised by his question and answered gently, “He’s your father. No matter the worst he’s done, that fact remains unchanged. Yichen, he may deserve to die, but not by your hand.

Lu Yichen understood, “Mother, I understand.”

The princess consort smiled, “Join me for a meal. I’ll return to the mansion in the afternoon.”

“Alright, I’ll start preparing.’

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Chapter 643: Rowing Competition

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Chu Qingshuang and Yang Zhenzhen were boating on the South Lake, enjoying the gentle breeze and chatting happily, with their laughter ringing out like silver bells, adding a delightful sound to the lake’s ambiance.

There were many other boats around, filled with people out enjoying themselves, creating a lively atmosphere.

Yang Zhenzhen fed a piece of candied fruit to Chu Qingshuang, saying somewhat reluctantly, “After you go back this time, when will you come to the capital again?”

“I don’t know, but if I do come to the capital, I’ll definitely look you up.” Chu Qingshuang placed a porcelain rabbit bracelet on Yang Zhenzhen’s wrist, “This is for you. Whenever you miss me, you can look at it.”

Yang Zhenzhen was dazzled by the bracelet, “Deal!”

“Yeah.”

Li Shaoliang rowed his boat over, cheerfully calling out, “Qingshuang.” After attending Chu Qingyue’s wedding banquet, the Li family had returned home, leaving him behind. He said he would accompany Chu Qingshuang back. Li Zhenzong, unable to dissuade him, reluctantly let him stay.

“Senior Brother, be careful, or you might fall into the water.” Chu Qingshuang watched as Li Shaoliang unsteadily rowed his way towards them, worried he might capsize.

Li Shaoliang confidently said, “Don’t worry, I’ve participated in rowing competitions before. Rowing a boat like this is no challenge for me.” Chu Qingshuang was skeptical, “Then why are you rowing in such a risky manner?”

That’s on purpose, to show off my superior rowing skills.”

“I don’t believe you.”

While they were talking, two boats approached. One boat carried Cai Jun’an and his friend, while the other was occupied by Zhang Zishan, Zhang Zijun, and their friends.

Cai Jun’an’s words drifted over with the wind, “One should know their limits and not overreach.”

Zhang Zijun added, “Indeed, there’s no shame in not knowing how to row. It’s better to admit it openly than to face a more embarrassing situation later.” These words were a little ear-piercing. The three of them looked over.

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Li Shaoliang sized up the occupants of the two boats, noting their affluent appearance, “Who are you guys?”

Cai Jun’an stood and bowed to Chu Qingshuang and Yang Zhenzhen, “I am Cai Jun’an, pleased to meet the ladies.”

Zhang Zishan and Zhang Zijun also bowed, “I am Zhang Zishan (Zhang Zijun), pleased to meet the ladies.”

This reminded Chu Qingshuang of the Cai and Zhang families’ simultaneous marriage proposals, a detail Li Qingyu hadn’t shared with her, but intuition told her these were the men in question, making her somewhat reluctant to face them.

Chu Qingshuang returned the greeting with a detached air, “Pleased to meet you, young masters.”

Li Shaoliang, feeling a natural sense of rivalry, suggested, “Qingshuang, it’s getting late. Shall we head back?”

“Yes, I was thinking of returning as well.”

“Hold on,” Cai Jun’an interjected, stopping Li Shaoliang, “May I ask who you are?”

Li Shaoliang stood his ground, “I am Qingshuang’s senior brother. If you have something to say, you can tell me. Being a young lady and all, it’s not convenient for her to talk to you.”

Zhang Zishan commented with a smile, “You’re just her senior brother, not her real brother. I’m afraid there are some decisions you can’t make.”

Li Shaohang’s mood shifted from playful to serious, “What do you mean by that?”????????????????????????? y

Zhang Zijun’s gaze swept over Li Shaoliang before settling on Chu Qingshuang, “We’d like to invite Miss Chu to join us for a boat ride. That’s not something you can decide, right?”

Li Shaoliang turned to Chu Qingshuang, “Do you want to go?”

Chu Qingshuang shook her head in refusal, “I’m sorry, I don’t want to go boating anymore.”

Li Shaoliang stepped in to protect her, “Did you hear that? Qingshuang doesn’t want to go boating. You all come from respectable backgrounds; surely, you wouldn’t force a young lady, right?”

Cai Jun’an shot Li Shaoliang a dark look but smiled again when his gaze fell on Chu Qingshuang, “Miss Qingshuang, it’s just a boat ride. We mean no harm. There’s no need to push us away so firmly.”

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Chu Qingshuang still refused, “Sorry, I want to go home.”

Zhang Zijun, smiling amiably, said, “Miss Qingshuang, we sincerely invite you for a boat ride. Isn’t it a bit rude to turn us down like this?”

Chu Qingshuang, not adept at social interactions, looked to Li Shaoliang for help.

With the other party having the advantage in numbers, forcing the issue would surely end poorly for them. Thus, Li Shaoliang suggested a roundabout approach, “How about this? Let’s have a rowing competition. The winner gets to invite Qingshuang for a boat ride. Since there’s only one Qingshuang and you all wish to invite her, someone will inevitably be disappointed.”

After exchanging glances, they agreed, “Fine, let’s have a contest.”

Chu Qingshuang looked worriedly at Li Shaoliang, doubting his ability to win given his previously shaky rowing.

Yang Zhenzhen patted Chu Qingshuang’s shoulder, somewhat enviously saying, “You’re so popular, with several men vying for you at the same time.”

Chu Qingshuang knew the truth, “They’re only after their own interests, not me.”

Yang Zhenzhen pointed at Li Shaoliang, “What about him?”

Chu Qingshuang smiled at her senior brother, who had been protective of her from the start, “Senior Brother is genuinely looking out for me.”

“Has your senior brother always been so good to you?”

“Yes, he’s been kind to me since the day we met.”

“I envy you for having such a good senior brother.”

“There’s nothing to envy. You also have people who are good to you.”

“That’s true.”

A race track was set up on the lake, with each of the four men in identical small boats, ready at the starting line.

The spectators moved to the sides of the race track, eager to witness this dramatic contest over a single woman.

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Li Shaoliang told Chu Qingshuang, “You give the start signal.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingshuangnodded. “Ok.”

“Are you ready?”

“Go ahead.”

Chu Qingshuangshouted, “One, two, three, start!”

The four boats darted off, creating ripples across the lake in a fierce competition.

The race was about a hundred meters long, a distance that wouldn’t take long to cover.

Li Shaoliang led by half a boat length, steadily ahead of the other three. If he could maintain this performance, first place was assured.

Chu Qingshuang watched anxiously…

Yang Zhenzhen unconsciously clenched her fists, “Qingshuang, your senior brother wasn’t lying; he’s quite skilled.”

Chu Qingshuang replied, “This is the first time I’ve seen him row. I didn’t know

he was this good; I thought he couldn’t row at all.”

“He’s kept it well hidden.”

“A little.”

Unsurprisingly, Li Shaoliang won the race by a boat’s length, earning applause from the crowd, “Well done! Great rowing!”

Li Shaoliang turned back to wave at Chu Qingshuang, shouting, “Qingshuang, I won.”

Chu Qingshuang waved back, “I saw it…”

Cai Junan, Zhang Zijun, and Zhang Zishan looked at each other before glaring at Li Shaoliang. They felt too ashamed to stay any longer and left dejectedly.

Li Shaoliang rowed back, proudly saying, “What do you think? Now do you believe I can row?”

Chu Qingshuang looked at him admiringly, “I believe you.”

Li Shaoliang got out of the boat and approached Chu Qingshuang, “Shall we go home?”

ChuQingshuangnodded. “Ok.”

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Chapter 644: Putting Righteousness Before Family

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At the Ning Residence.

Grandfather Ning was practicing the Five Animal Frolics in the courtyard, a set of exercises he had recently learned that greatly improved his health.

Ning Yuting entered, pouring a cup of tea for his grandfather, “Grandfather.”

Grandfather Ning, upon seeing Ning Yuting, was delighted, “Wait a moment, I’ll join you after I finish my exercises.”

“There’s no rush, Grandfather, take your time.”

Grandfather Ning, smiling, responded, “Alright.”

After completing his exercises, Grandfather Ning came over to sit across from Ning Yuting, showing concern, “I notice you seem troubled. Have you encountered any displeasing matters recently?”

Ning Yuting shook his head, denying any troubles, “No, Grandfather, I’m just a bit tired.”

Thinking Ning Yuting was simply fatigued from his recent marriage and perhaps had been unrestrained in a certain aspect, Grandfather Ning chuckled, “Then you should rest more. You don’t need to visit me so often.”

Ning Yuting, belatedly realizing the misunderstanding, responded helplessly, “Grandfather, you’ve misunderstood.”

Grandfather Ning changed the subject with a smile, “How have you been getting along with Qingyue?”

Ning Yuting honestly replied, “Qingyue has a good nature, making our time together very comfortable.”

Grandfather Ning took a sip of his tea, advising, “Such a good girl, you must treat her well.”

“I will, Grandfather.”

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After a short chat, Grandfather Ning began to urge Ning Yuting to leave, “Do you have any other matters to attend to? I’d like to rest for a bit.”

“Grandfather, I want to ask you something.” Ning Yuting’s hand, resting on his lap, tightened around his clothes as he slowly broached the subject,

“Grandfather, if my fall from the cliff wasn’t an accident but someone’s doing…”

Grandfather Ning was visibly shaken, “Is this speculation, or are you certain? Have you learned something?”

Ning Yuting quickly reassured, “Grandfather, please calm down. It’s just a guess, without basis. That’s why I came to discuss it with you.”

Grandfather Ning anxiously asked, “If your guess is true, who do you think would do such a thing?”

Ning Yuting shook his head, “I don’t know, Grandfather.”

But Grandfather Ning had already considered many possibilities. Knowing Ning Yuting’s character, he wouldn’t make baseless claims. Ning Yuting must know something and came to gauge his reaction.

If it were an outsider, Ning Yuting would have dealt with it himself. Coming to him meant it was likely related to their family.

After a moment of silence, Grandfather Ning spoke with a mix of apology and anger, “Yuting, if the evidence is conclusive, Grandfather will not hesitate to prioritize justice over family ties.”

Ning Yuting looked at his grandfather, feeling somewhat guilty, “Grandfather…”

Grandfather Ning raised his hand to stop him, his gaze deep and serious, “Grandfather can bear it. Don’t hold back, do what you must.”

Ning Yuting stood up, bowing to his grandfather, “Thankyou, Grandfather.”

“Go on with your tasks. I’ll rest for a while,” Grandfather Ning said, closing his eyes, deeply saddened by the realization that his family was not exempt from such schemes.

“Yes,” Ning Yuting left.

In the courtyard outside the kitchen.

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Chu Qingzhi surveyed the three men standing before her, each with distinct features – one tall, one short, and one plump, “Do you know about cottonseed?”

The three of them nodded and said, “Yes.”

The tall one spoke, “Miss, we study medicinal cuisine. We might not claim to be experts in medicine, but we all know that cottonseed isn’t suitable for women to consume. We wouldn’t use it.

The others nodded in agreement.

“Are you sure you didn’t use it?”

The three replied in unison, “We are sure.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that these three weren’t the ones who tampered with the medicinal food. The culprit must be that mysterious maid, “Do you remember the strange maid from yesterday?”

The short one scratched his head, “She was pretty and a new face, so I remember her clearly. She was about as tall as me, slim, wore a scarf, and had a delicate appearance. Her voice was pleasant to hear…”

A scarf in this weather? Chu Qingzhi’s brow furrowed slightly, indicating the issue indeed revolved around this maid, “After delivering the medicine, did you see her again?”

The plump man replied, “I did. She was heading towards the back door, but I don’t know what for.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Thank you. That’s all from me; you can go back to your duties.”

The group dispersed.

After a moment of thought, Chu Qingzhi said, “Chunli, could you show us around the estate?”

“Of course, Miss.”

As Chu Qingyue and Chu Qingzhi walked side by side to the backyard, Qingyue remarked, “This is also my first time visiting these places.”

Chu Qingning asked, “Sister, haven’t you explored the mansion since you got married?”

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Chu Qingyue smiled and shook her head, “I haven’t had the chance.”

Suddenly, an anxious voice of a maid echoed, “Catch her, quick! Don’t let her get away!”

Following her shouts, hurried footsteps approached.

Chu Qingzhi and the others halted, turning towards the source of the noise.

Chunli frowned and moved forward, just about to pass through an archway when a woman in grey clothes rushed out, pushing her aside and running towards Chu Qingzhi’s group.

The servants rushed over, two blocking their path and two chasing the woman.

Despite their efforts, the nimble woman dodged the pursuers and continued running towards Chu Qingzhi, shouting, “Miss Fifth, Miss Fifth…”

Chu Qingzhi realized the woman was calling her.

Soon, the woman knelt before Chu Qingzhi, pleading, “Miss Fifth, I need to speak with you. I have something to say.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “Go ahead.”

Seeing someone approach from the corner, the woman hastily added, “I need to speak with you alone.”

Usually, such individuals harbored significant secrets. Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Let’s go.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“Wait.” Fang Yuying approached, scolding the maid and servants, “A madwoman, and you still haven’t dragged her back?”

Chu Qingzhi turned to Fang Yuying, recognizing her attire and the maids following her, along with the direction from which she came. This must be Second Madam Ning, Fang Yuying.

The woman in grey looked fearfully at Fang Yuying, then hid behind Chu Qingzhi, “No, I won’t go back. Miss, save me.”

Fang Yuying scrutinized Chu Qingzhi with disdain, “So the poor woman marries into the family, and now her poor sisters come to sponge off us. Don’t you have any shame?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “When my sister married into the Ning family, she brought a dowry worth over two million taels. As far as I know, when you married into the Ning family, it was only about three hundred thousand taels. How do you have the nerve to call my sister poor?”

Fang Yuying’s face blanched, “Your family can produce a dowry worth over two million taels?”

“If you don’t believe it, you can check the dowry list. The truth is clear.”

“I didn’t come here to discuss dowries with you,” Fang Yuying quickly changed the subject, “I came to visit Father. Make way.”

Then, turning to the woman in grey, she ordered the maids, “Take her away.”

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The woman in gray, frightened by Fang Yuying’s order to take her away, clung desperately to Chu Qingzhi’s clothes, cryingout in terror, “I won’t go, I won’t go…”

Fang Yuying commanded sternly, “Take her away.”

Chu Qingyue faced her with a cold expression, “Second Aunt, she belongs to our main family’s household. It wouldn’t be right for you to take her away, would it?”

Fang Yuying glared at Chu Qingyue, her gaze as if she wanted to devour her alive, “The authority to manage the Ning family still lies in my hands; the people here must listen to me.”

Chu Qingyue, suppressing her inner fear, retorted, “Even so, Grandfather has said that each branch should not interfere with the others. Now that she is with our family, you cannot take her away.”

Chu Qingzhi and Chu Qingning were both surprised to see Chu Qingyue’s assertiveness. Second Sister was showing her mettle!

Fang Yuying clenched her fist, furious inside, “Chu Qingyue, you’re a junior; are you trying to contradict your elder?”

“I meant no disrespect; I was merely stating the facts. Second Aunt, I believe you wouldn’t want to disturb Grandfather with such a trivial matter, would you?”

Fang Yuying internally gnashed her teeth. The old master was just looking for an excuse to hand over the management rights to Chu Qingyue. If this issue were to reach the old master, it would serve as just the excuse he needed.

“Chu Qingyue, I’ll remember today’s incident,” Fang Yuying seethed with anger and pointed at a maid with ulterior motives, “Xiaoling, come and serve me.”

A petite maid ran over, timidly lowering her head, “Second Madam.”

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Fang Yuying glanced at the woman in gray and walked towards Grandfather Ning’s courtyard with Xiaoling, “You’re also of marriageable age now; you should be on the lookout for a suitable husband.”

Seeing this, the woman in gray slowly let go of Chu Qingzhi’s clothes and turned to walk away.

Chu Qingyue puzzled, “Why did she leave?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Let’s follow her.” Then she asked Chunli, “Who is she?”

Chunli whispered, “Her name is Xu Hehua. She was First Madam’s accompanying maid, growing up together with deep affection. After First Madam’s tragic death, her mental state deteriorated. Soon after, her daughter went missing, and her husband, thinking she lost their daughter and went mad, abandoned her. She hasn’t been seen since.”

A few sentences encapsulated the tragic life of a woman, eliciting sighs.

Xu Hehua walked at a steady pace into the most secluded courtyard of the back yard and then sat on a bench to daydream, murmuring softly, “Xiaoling, Xiaoling…”

At the courtyard entrance, Chu Qingzhi told Chu Qingyue and the others, “Wait here for me; I’m going to talk to her.” She had a hunch the woman wanted to tell her something but changed her mind due to Fang Yuying’s appearance.

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi entered the courtyard and sat opposite Xu Hehua, “If you tell me what you know, I’ll draw a portrait of your daughter for you.”

Xu Hehua’s eyes brightened, “Really?”

“Truly. I never lie.”

Chu Qingyue and Chu Qingning exchanged glances. Their sister had never seen Xu Hehua’s daughter; how could she draw her?

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Chunli was also puzzled but seeing Chu Qingzhi’s confidence, she too became curious.

Xu Hehua began to smile, which soon turned into crying. Her sobs were filled with deep sorrow and suppression, as if she had been holding back for a long time and finally found an outlet.

She revealed…

A year ago, First Madam was overjoyed to discover she was pregnant. At the age of thirty-six or thirty-seven, it was considered late for childbirth, so to avoid any mishaps, First Master Ning decided to take her to see a very famous doctor.

The doctor was a nun residing in a nunnery, only accepting patients who came to her.

The weather was fine when they left, but on the return journey, a downpour started.

While passing a road with a steep slope on one side, a huge rock rolled down, striking their carriage directly.

Xu Hehua was sitting on the carriage shaft at the time and saw the rock falling. In a split second, she jumped off the carriage and dodged it, but the others were not so fortunate.

Though she survived, she felt immense guilt, suffering under the weight of psychological stress until her mental state deteriorated.

Chu Qingzhi was puzzled. After she saved NingYuting, he said that his parents died on the way to visit friends. “Weren’t they visiting friends?”

“To avoid jinxing the pregnancy, it was indeed said to be a visit to friends.”

Chu Qingzhi checked Xu Hehua’s pulse, finding her normal at the moment, “So, what do you want to tell me?”

Suddenly terrified, Xu Hehua began to tremble, “In the rain, I saw two people running down from the slope. I was terrified and never spoke of it…”

Chu Qingzhi’s expression grew stern, “You mean, the rock didn’t fall because of the rain but was deliberately pushed down?”

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Xu Hehua nodded, clutching Chu Qingzhi’s clothes tightly, saying with a sense of relief, “Yes, they had sticks in their hands and ran very quickly…”

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Xu Hehua shook her head hopelessly, “It was pouring; I only saw two figures, not their faces.”

The investigation was becoming increasingly complex…

After comforting Xu Hehua for a while, Chu Qingzhi asked, “You were about to confide in me just now, but why did you then leave?”

Xu Hehua burst into tears, emotionally distressed, “My daughter is also called Xiaoling. Second Madam threatened me with Xiaoling; I was afraid to speak…”

It seems Second Madam is intricately connected to the incident involving Ning Yuting’s parents.

“It’s okay now, you rest. I’ll investigate this thoroughly.”

Xu Hehua knelt down before Chu Qingzhi, overflowing with gratitude, “Thank you, Miss, thank you…” Once the truth is uncovered, First Madam and Master can rest in peace.

Chu Qingzhi fetched ink, brush, paper, and inkstone to draw a portrait of a little girl, coloring it. Once the ink dried, she handed it to Xu Hehua, “Does this look like your daughter?”

“Like, like, very much so…” Xu Hehua held the drawing tenderly, greedily gazing at it.

Chu Qingyue couldn’t help but ask, “Fifth Sister, how could you draw her without ever seeing Xiaoling?”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “This drawing is actually of Xu Hehua as a child. Daughters generally resemble their parents to some extent. By drawing based on Xu Hehua’s features, the little girl in the drawing should resemble her daughter by at least sixty to seventy percent.”

Chu Qingyue nodded, admiringly, “Fifth Sister is indeed clever.”

“I have one last question,” Chu Qingzhi asked Xu Hehua, “Why did you choose to confide in me?”

“I heard everyone say you even dared to strike a princess and are brilliant at solving cases. I figured you must be a fearless and very intelligent girl, so it’s fitting to seek you out.”

“Since you trust me, I’ll arrange a new place for you to live. Would you like to go?”

Xu Hehua was a crucial eyewitness, and Second Madam had clearly become suspicious. If Xu Hehua was left unprotected, it’s likely she wouldn’t survive much longer.

“I’m willing.”

Chu Qingzhi took Xu Hehua away from the Ning residence, to a location known only to Chu Qingzhi.

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In the study, Chu Qingzhi relayed her findings to Ning Yuting, “I’ll help you uncover the real culprit. For now, don’t act out of the ordinary to avoid alerting them.”

She had already noticed the watchful eyes on her, and the atmosphere in the Ning residence was becoming increasingly tense.

Hearing Chu Qingzhi’swords, NingYuting’s expression was wooden. He did not know how to react to such grievous news. In the end, he could not suppress his grief and knelt on the ground, crying softly.

At the peak of his grief, all that remained was the simple instinct to cry.

Chu Qingyue stayed behind to accompany Ning Yuting, while everyone else left the study.

In the courtyard, Chu Qingning expressed her anger, “Such ruthless people must not be let off easily!”

“Fourth Sister, be careful. Walls have ears.”

Realizing her carelessness, Chu Qingning quickly composed herself.

Chu Qingzhi sorted through the information in her mind and decided to look for the mysterious maid first.

Now that the “snake” had retreated into its hole, the only option was to lure it out.

Narrowing down the scope of the investigation…

The Ning residence’s front and back gates were manned by dedicated gatekeepers who would surely notice any strangers coming and going.

Chu Qingzhi, accompanied by Chu Qingning and Chunli, headed to the back gate.

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The back gate was guarded by an elderly man in his fifties. The gate was usually closed, only opened from the inside by the old man, allowing people from outside to enter.

Chunli approached and inquired, “Uncle Sun, have you seen any unfamiliar faces entering or leaving these past few days?”

Uncle Sun, recognizing Chunli, immediately responded warmly, “No, apart from some strangers who came to the kitchen to deliver items before the young master’s marriage, it’s been just our people coming and going.”

Chu Qingzhi personally asked, “Uncle Sun, are you sure no strangers have come and gone in the past few days? Any uncertainties?”

After carefully recalling, Uncle Sun shook his head affirmatively, “No, the young master had his wedding celebration, and there were many items to tidy up. I stayed by the gate to avoid any mistakes.”

“Thankyou, Uncle Sun.”

“It’s okay.”

With the back gate checked, Chu Qingzhi and Chunli moved to the main gate, asking the same questions. The gatekeepers there also reported no sightings of strangers.

At the lotus pond, Chu Qingzhi stood at the edge, lost in thought, when someone on the opposite side caught her attention, “Chunli, what’s over there?”

Chun Lei looked and explained, “That’s where people from the second and third branches come from.”

Chu Qingzhi decided, “Let’s go take a look.”

Chu Qingning whispered, “Fifth Sister, if there’s nothing unusual at the main and back gates, the mysterious maid must have used the gate we just saw. It’s evident that it’s either the second or third branch.”

Chu Qingzhi cautiously said, “The second and third branches are too broad. We need to narrow it down to an individual. Even knowing who it is, we still need to find evidence.”

“We’ll definitely find the evidence.”

They approached a corridor-like archway about three meters long, leading to a spacious and beautiful garden flanked by orderly houses, with servants occasionally passing by.

Chunli shared, “This area was expanded by the Ning family. The expansion doubled the original size of the Ning estate, with the second and third branches occupying half each.”

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Chu Qingzhi used her divine sense to get an overall view of the Ning residence, noting the similar sizes and decorative styles of the three branches, showing Grandfather Ning’s equal treatment of his sons.

To the left of the garden lay the second branch’s quarters, and to the right, the third family’s.

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Chunli, how many people are in the second branch? And in the third?”

“Seventy-nine in the second branch, eighty-five in the third.”

Chu Qingzhi whispered a few words to Chu Qingning, who nodded and left the Ning residence.

Chu Qingzhi then told Chunli, “Notify everyone that the Young Madam appreciates their hard work preparing for the wedding banquet and plans to distribute some reward money. Ask them to come and collect it immediately.”

This would also help gather support for her elder sister. In a few days, when they leave, it would be up to her elder sister to manage on her own.

Chunli smiled and agreed, “Yes, Fifth Miss.”

Chu Qingzhi returned to the courtyard where Chu Qingyue was staying.

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Chu Qingzhi informed them about distributing reward money to the servants, and both supported the idea unconditionally. Chu Qingyue immediately gave Xia Mei some banknotes, instructing her to exchange them for smaller denominations of silver at the bank to use as reward money.

Chu Qingning returned with a bottle of medicine, “Fifth Sister, as you instructed, the medicine is prepared.”

Chu Qingzhi opened the medicine bottle and sniffed it, pleased with the high purity, “Good.”

Chu Qingning confidently assured, “You can count on me.”

Chu Qingzhi prepared a censer, poured the medicinal powder into it, lit it, and placed it in a room. She then closed the door to create a sealed space, planning to use it later.

Soon, Xia Mei returned with the exchanged small denominations of silver, which were placed in the room where the censer had been set up.

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The news about Chu Qingyue distributing reward money quickly spread throughout the estate…

“The Young Madam is giving out reward money!”

“Is that true? Isn’t the Young Madam from a village? They say she’s very poor, how could she possibly give out reward money?”

“It’s true. A maid from the young master’s courtyard notified us. Let’s go get the reward money and take a closer look at this Young Madam.”

Nobody dislikes money, and it wasn’t long before the Ning estate’s servants, including the two elderly gatekeepers, gathered at the entrance of Chu Qingyue’s courtyard, waiting to receive their reward money.

Chunli came over, announcing loudly, “Line up, everyone gets a share.”

The crowd quickly formed an orderly line.

Xia Mei opened the door, “Please, Young Madam.”

The room was filled with a refreshing fragrance, which was uplifting and comfortable to smell.

However, those who had recently been in contact with cotton seeds would experience a completely different reaction to this smell, with some potentially fainting due to more severe reactions.

Chu Qingyue entered the room, exuding the aura of the Young Madam, and sat to one side, “Each person gets three coins. Come one by one, everyone will get their share.”

“Yes, Young Madam.”

Hearing this, the crowd grew even more excited, and their affection for Chu Qingyue soared.

Everyone lined up to enter the room and receive their reward money.

Chu Qingzhi stood to one side, silently observing everyone.

Suddenly, a servant boy with a fair complexion and somewhat androgynous features appeared in her field of vision.

As the boy neared the room and smelled the fragrance, his brow furrowed, growing tighter the closer he got…

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself, it’s him, fitting the descriptions provided by others perfectly.

How interesting. They actually let a servant dress up as a maid. If they were searching for female members of the household, they would never suspect him. She wondered who had come up with the idea.

The boy wanted to leave but, seeing everyone else receiving their reward money, was reluctant to give up. So, he gritted his teeth and stubbornly waited his turn.

When the boy stepped into the room and reached out to receive the reward money, he finally couldn’t hold on any longer and fainted.

Chu Qingzhi had already given instructions in advance; Xia Mei quickly had two maids carry the boy to the next room and tie him up.

Chu Qingzhi did not leave, as she needed to see if there were any accomplices.

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Chapter 647: The Truth

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Chu Qingzhi had observed over two hundred servants and maids in the Ning family from start to end, and only that delicate-looking servant boy showed any anomaly. However, to be cautious, she still asked, “Chunli, was everyone here?”

Chunli nodded. “Everyone was here.”

Chu Qingzhi then instructed Chunli, “Take some people and check that servant boy’s room for any women’s clothing.”

Chunli nodded, “Okay, I’ll go right now.”

Chu Qingyue and Chu Qingningcame over, with Chu Qingyue frowning, “Fifth Sister, was it that servant boy?”

“Yes, let’s go have a look.”

The three sisters went to the next room together.

The delicate-looking servant boy was still unconscious, his face clean and features somewhat refined. His small frame made him look inconspicuous in women’s clothing, almost fitting.

Ning Yuting entered, his presence heavy with a low mood, “I’ll just listen in; don’t mind me.”

Chu Qingzhi took a bowl of water and splashed it on the servant boy’s face.

The boy shook his head and quickly came to his senses, panicking, “Young Madam, Misses, why have you tied me up?”

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Chu Qingning angrily said, “Acting so innocent, if we didn’t know better, you’d have fooled us!”

The servant boy put on an innocent look, very much like a green tea bitch, “I haven’t done anything, Young Madam, are you sure you haven’t made a mistake?”

Chu Qingning huffed, ” You really won’ t cry until you see the coffin!’1

As calm as usual, Chu Qingzhi asked, “How did you drug your Young Madam’s medicinal cuisine?”

The boy’s hand clenched into a fist, his eyes filled with fear looking at Chu Qingzhi, and he struggled to speak, “Lin Qing went home to visit her family, and I disguised myself as a maid to fetch the medicinal meal. I took a detour to a secluded room and mixed the medicine into the meal there.”

Chu Qingning suddenly said, “Fifth Sister, to cause infertility in Second Sister, it would take a long-term dosing. He only did it once or twice, which wouldn’t be effective.”

Let’s hear what he has to say.” Chu Qingzhi turned to the servant boy, “What’s your relationship with Lin Qing?”

The boy, not fully grasping the situation, already answered, “We’ve been childhood friends, grown up together.”

“Did Lin Qing know about the drugging?”

“Yes, every time she went to deliver the medicinal meal, I would intercept her halfway and take her to that secluded room to get intimate. She would watch me mix the medicine into the meal and even stir it herself with a spoon…”

Chu Qingning interrupted the servant boy, “My second sister has only been married for a few days. But from what you’re saying, you’ve been doing this for a long time. Who were you trying to drug?”

The young master, of course. If the young master became infertile, wouldn’t that solve everything? Drugging the young madam was just a precaution. ” Ning Yuting’s face turned icy, his gaze piercing the servant boy as if wishing to kill him on the spot.

Chu Qingyue was visibly shaken, “Yuting, let Fifth Sister check your pulse later. It’ll be okay.”

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Ning Yuting looked at Chu Qingyue, his expression softening slightly, hoping it wasn’t too late.

Chu Qingning cursed, “You’re too malicious!”

The servant boy resigned himself, “Do you even know what this place is? Are you unaware of the wealth in the Ning family? Wealth tempts the heart!”

Chu Qingzhi frowned, “Who instructed you to do this?”

The servant boy suddenly laughed, his laughter filled with helplessness and sorrow, “Two years ago, Second Master took in a concubine named Tang Rou, the woman I loved. For her, I came to the mansion to work as a servant boy, secretly meeting with Tang Rou. But, but…” He started crying, “One time, our meeting was discovered by the Second Madam.”

“Second Madam didn’t say anything at the time. Afterwards, she called us over and threatened us, making us drug Young Master.”

“To achieve the goal, I deliberately got close to Lin Qing. Lin Qing and I grew up together, and she already liked me. Once I showed some interest, she complied with everything I wanted.”

After saying this, the servant boy laughed crazily, in despair, as if their lives were ruined, with no future left.

After the servant boy calmed down a bit, Chu Qingzhi continued to ask, “Do you know who tampered with the sachet?”

The servant boy looked bewildered, “I don’t know about the sachet, we didn’t do anything to it.”

Footsteps approached, and then Xia Mei appeared, “Young Master, Young Madam, something has happened.”

Ning Yuting turned, “What happened?”

Xia Mei said gravely, “Tang Rou has hung herself.”

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The servant boy trembled, cautiously asking, “Is she dead?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Xia Mei confirmed, “She’s dead.”

“Tang Rou…” The servant boy was overwhelmed with grief, calling out Tang Rou’s name in despair.

Chunli brought a set of maid’s clothes into the room, “Fifth Miss, these were found in the servant boy’s room.”

“Okay.” Normally, the servants who made mistakes in the mansion were directly handled by the family. Chu Qingzhi left the following matters to Ning Yuting, not planning to intervene further.

“Fifth Sister, could you check on Yuting…” Chu Qingyue found it hard to speak. Chu Qingzhi checked Ning Yuting’s pulse. He was showing symptoms of oligospermia, which was not very optimistic. “As long as he stops taking the drugs causing infertility, his body should recover after some time. Don’t worry too much; it can still be salvaged.”

Chu Qingyue was relieved, “Thankyou, Fifth Sister.”

Chu Qingzhi continued to investigate the truth behind the sachet and the accidental deaths of Ning Yuting’s parents.

The sachets in the mansion were made by a maid named Yun Lan, whose father was ill. Chu Qingzhi and Chu Qingning went directly to Yun Lan’s home.

Every city has its wealthy and poor areas, and Yun Lan’s home was located in a poor area of the capital. The houses were low and old, the environment was dirty and disordered, and the people coming and going were messy, overall not good.

Yun Lan’s home was on the edge of the poor area. After becoming a maid in the Ning family, she filled the area around her home with flowers needed for making sachets. If one didn’t consider the overall environment, her home was very beautiful.

Xia Mei lifted her skirt, “This is Yun Lan’s home.”

The air was filled with pleasant floral scents, intoxicating. From the old house came bouts of coughing, breaking the picturesque scene.

A woman in her forties with white, dry hair came out of the house, hurried over upon seeing the three ladies as beautiful as flowers, “Who are you? Do you have business with my home?”

Xia Mei smiled, “We are here to see Yun Lan. Is she here?”

Hearing the conversation, Yun Lan ran out, happily calling, “Sister Xia Mei.”

Xia Mei inquired with concern, “Is your father feeling better?”

“He’s better, thankyou for your concern, Sister Xia Mei.” Yun Lan invited, “Sister Xia Mei, Misses, please come in and sit.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “No need to bother, we just have a few questions. After asking, we’ll leave.”

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Chapter 648: Searching for Yuan Shan

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Yun Lan, acutely aware of her family’s poor conditions, didn’t push back but nodded in agreement, “Alright.”

At that moment, Chu Qingzhi noticed a string of begonia-colored flowers swaying with the breeze on the left side of the room.

It was the Thunder God Vine.

She walked over for a closer look and saw marks on the vine’s branches where it had been cut.

Turning her gaze towards the courtyard, she spotted a winnowing basket in the corner, filled with slices of the Thunder God Vine among others drying petals…

Returning to the group, Chu Qingzhi directly asked Yun Lan, “Who did you give the petals soaked in Thunder God Vine to?”

Yun Lan’s face turned ashen. Overwhelmed by fear, she knelt down, tears streaming down her face, “I had no choice. I didn’t want to do it; I never meant to hurt anyone…”

Chu Qingning and Xia Mei looked at each other. They didn’t expect it to really be Yun Lan’s doing. Ingrate, wasting Second Brother-in-law’s good intentions.

Chu Qingzhi remained expressionless, “Explainyourself.”

Between sobs, Yun Lan recounted, “About half a month ago, on my way home, I was approached by a woman wearing a cloak. She instructed me to do it, promising money upon completion and threatening to strip me of my job at the Ning family’s home if I refused.”

“I was desperate. My father is ill. Losing this job would ruin us completely.”

There were many ways to solve a problem, but Yun Lan chose the worst possible option, hardly deserving of sympathy, “Describe this woman.”

“She was taller than me, wearing a pale blue dress and a matching cloak, even her shoes were pale blue, and she had a pleasant voice…”

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Xia Mei interjected, “I know who it is.” She remembered someone who had a particular fondness for pale blue.

In the Ning family’s third branch.

Sitting idly in the courtyard, the elegantly dressed Madam Ning of the third branch, adorned with a unique and beautiful purple jade hairpin, reflected a charm that belied her age in her thirties.

She mused softly, with a hint of schadenfreude, “Chu Qingzhi really has a knack for unearthing secrets from the second branch.”

Her maid, Dai Su, approached with a bowl of beauty-enhancing soup, “Madam, your beauty soup is ready.”

Third Madam Ning extended her porcelain-like fingers, “Serve it.”

“Yes.” Dai Su attended to her meticulously.

“Have you heard about the second branch?”

“Yes, they’re in big trouble.” Dai Su always knew the right things to say to please Third Madam Ning, always managing to keep her in high spirits.

Third Madam Ning, somewhat impressed, remarked, “A young lady investigating like a detective, is her brain wired differently from ours?”

Dai Su chuckled, “I don’t think so. She looks just like us, no extra limbs or heads.” She placed the bowl in front of Third madam Ning, “It’s ready for you.”

Third Madam Ning took the spoon and stirred it twice, deep in thought.

A maid entered to announce, “Madam, Chu Qingzhi, Chu Qingning, and Xia Mei have arrived.”

Third Madam Ning’s lips curled into a slight smile, her beauty radiant, “Speak of the devil, and she shall appear. Let them in; I was just thinking about Chu Qingzhi.”

“Yes, Madam.”

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As the maid departed, Dai Su’s grip tightened around the bowl she was holding.

Before long, Chu Qingzhi and her companions were ushered into Third Madam Ning’s presence by the maid.

“Greetings, Third Madam.”

Third Madam Ning looked up at Chu Qingzhi’s face. Her skin was really smooth and flawless. She was so beautiful that it made one’s heart flutter. “Why are you looking forme?”

Chu Qingzhi got straight to the point, “We would like to see Yuan Shan. Could you please assist us?”

Before Third Madam Ning could respond, Dai Su, unable to contain her excitement, interjected, “Yuan Shan isn’t here; she’s been gone for many days.”

Xia Mei countered, “I saw Yuan Shan just yesterday.”

Dai Su, with her head slightly bowed and her hands tightly clasped, betrayed her nervousness. Yet, she asserted confidently, “You must have seen someone else.”

Third Madam Ning looked at them. “Did something happen?”

“We’re not quite sure yet. We’ll inform you once we have clarity,” Chu Qingzhi replied, her gaze subtly shifting towards Dai Su, “Where is Yuan Shan now?”

Dai Su blurted out, “She’s at home.”

With lies unraveling, seeking the truth became much simpler for Chu Qingzhi, “Third Madam, we’ll need to see Yuan Shan. Please excuse us.” With that, they departed.

Third Madam Ning did not understand why she was looking for Yuan Shan.

Dai Su, flustered, quickly excused herself, “Madam, I have other matters to attend to. I’ll take my leave.”

Watching everyone leave, Third Madam Ning felt a sense of annoyance. Half- conversations were the most irksome.

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Catching up to them at the door, Dai Su blocked their way, her tone aggressive, “You can’t go see Yuan Shan.”

Chu Qingning hinted at the obvious, “Is this an admission of guilt?”

Realizing her folly, Dai Su quickly tried to compose herself, “Yuan Shan is unwell; please don’t disturb her.”

Chu Qingning insinuated further, “It seems she’s not ill but afraid, right?”

Dai Su attempted to feign innocence, “I don’t know what you’re implying, but whatever it is, Yuan Shan has nothing to do with it.”

Chu Qingzhi’s gaze turned icy, “You’re aware your daughter tampered with my sister’s purse, aren’t you?”

“I am, but she’s just a child who didn’t know any better. It wasn’t intentional.” Dai Su clapped her hand over her mouth, panic-stricken by her own admission.

“Lead the way!” Chu Qingzhi commanded, leaving no room for refusal.

As they approached the residence, Dai Su’s complexion turned pale. She had come to stop Chu Qingzhi, yet here she was, leading them directly to the doorstep.

This was a relatively good residence. It was neither big nor small. In the capital, it could be considered a wealthy family.

Xia Mei called out, “Is anyone there?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The house remained silent until a man in his thirties emerged, “Who are you looking for?”

“We’re here for Yuan Shan,” Chu Qingzhi stated.

As the man was about to agree, Dai Su rushed forward, blocking the door, her emotions running high, “You can’t see Yuan Shan, you can’t…”

Seeing Dai Su’s erratic behavior, the man quickly opened the door, “Dai Su, what’s wrong?”

Dai Su, turning to push the man inside, urged, “Quick, tell your daughter to run…”

The man, clueless about the situation, was hesitant to act, “Calm down. What exactly happened?”

Seeing the man’s reluctance, Dai Su pushed past him and dashed inside, shouting, “Yuan Shan, run, run…”

The man pulled Dai Su aside, asking anxiously, “What happened?”

Chu Qingzhi interjected, “Don’t bother asking her. Call Yuan Shan out; she’ll know the truth.”

The man became wary, “Who are you, and why are you looking for Yuan Shan?”

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Xia Mei stated, “I am the main maid of the young master, and they are the younger sisters of the young master’s wife. Yuan Shan has done something recently, and we’re here to verify it.”

Dai Su, her voice laden with tension, protested, “Yuan Shan hasn’t done anything. You shouldn’t accuse her unjustly.”

“How can you be so sure she hasn’t done anything?” Xia Mei retorted with a cold expression. “You’d better let her come out, or you’re just putting her in more trouble.”

I would never harm my daughter. It’s you who wants to harm her, you!” Dai Su shouted back.

The man, protective of his daughter, stepped in front of the trio, “What did Yuan Shan do?”

“Just let her come out, and you’ll know,” Xia Mei replied.

Suddenly, Dai Su said, “Wait here, I’ll go get her.”

Yuan Shan was huddled in a corner of the room, trembling, her body tensing even more with each step she heard approaching.

Dai Su cautiously entered the room, scanning her surroundings before approaching Yuan Shan, “Quick, run out the back door. Find a place to hide, and I’ll come find you once they’ve left.”

Sweat covered Yuan Shan’s face as she swallowed hard, fearfully asking, “Can we really escape?”

“We have to try. We’ll worry if we can’t escape later.”

Yuan Shan burst into tears, filled with regret, “Mother, I’m sorry.”

Dai Su hugged her daughter, her eyes reddening, “Go now, we can talk later.”

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With determination, Yuan Shan got up and ran towards the back door.

At the back door, a serene voice called out, calm yet compelling, “Are you Yuan Shan?”

Yuan Shan couldn’t help but stop in her tracks and turn around. A figure in light green stood under a tree, her eyes as captivating as the stars and a face so beautiful it was enviable, “Who are you?”

“I’m Chu Qingzhi,” came the gentle reply.

Yuan Shan immediately panicked, stepping back in disbelief, “How did you get here?”

Chu Qingzhi answered, “I knewyou would run, so I waited here for you.”

Yuan Shan looked around then dashed to the left, but she didn’t get far before she saw Chu Qingzhi standing in front of her. She stopped, shocked.

Chu Qingzhi’s gaze held a teasing glint, like a cat toying with a mouse.

Yuan Shan, like a startled bird, took a few steps back then turned to run in the opposite direction, only to find Chu Qingzhi ahead of her once again.

Feeling utterly defeated, Yuan Shan gave in, her face ashen, “I’ll go with you.” Chu Qingning and Xia Mei were waiting on the route back to the Ning mansion and soon saw Chu Qingzhi coming with Yuan Shan.

Chu Qingning exclaimed in surprise, “We actually caught her. Fifth Sister, you really have foresight.”

After Dai Su left, Chu Qingzhi, along with Chu Qingning and Xia Mei, also departed from Yuan Shan’s house. Chu Qingzhi had instructed them to wait on the inevitable route while she went to catch Yuan Shan, and to their surprise, she succeeded.

Yuan Shan looked despairingly at Chu Qingning before lowering her head.

“Let’s talk back at the mansion,” Chu Qingzhi said. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

At the Ning Residence.

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Yuan Shan knelt before Ning Yuting and Chu Qingyue, apologizing, “Young Master, I’m sorry.”

Ning Yuting’s voice was icy, “Why did you do it?”

Yuan Shan burst into tears, taking a while before she could speak, “Young Master, Chu Qingyue doesn’t deserve you. You should marry someone of higher status.”

Ning Yuting, furious, slammed the table, “So you made poisonous sachet for Qingyue?”

“I had no choice,” Yuan Shan sobbed, a mess of tears and snot. “I couldn’t stop you from marrying Chu Qingyue, so I thought if she couldn’t bear children, you would grow to hate her, abandon her, and stop loving her…”

Ning Yuting was livid, wanting to kill Yuan Shan on the spot.

Chu Qingzhi asked, “And who do you think is worthy of our Young Master?”

Yuan Shan blurted out, “His cousin.” Looking up at Ning Yuting, she added, “She is well-read, beautiful, and has been waiting for you. But you married someone else.”

“Who is she?” Chu Qingning inquired.

Yuan Shan looked as if she had been brainwashed. “She is the niece of the third madam. She has always adored the Young Master, and the third madam promised her that she would speak to the Young Master about marriage when the time was right. Since your marriage to Chu Qingyue, she has been in tears daily. As her close friend, I couldn’t stand by and do nothing…”

Chu Qingzhi confirmed that this cousin was a schemer, having brainwashed Yuan Shan and then manipulated her into harming others, “You’ve helped her, so why hasn’t she come to save you?”

Yuan Shan was stunned for a moment. She turned around and suddenly understood something.

The truth about the sachet was finally out.

Lord Zhang’s Estate.

The butler entered the study to report, “My lord, the princess consort has returned.”

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Lu Lizhang immediately got up and walked towards the room where the princess consort was staying with an expressionless face.

The princess consort sat in the courtyard, waiting for Lu Lizhang, dressed in monastic robes, her face as serene as ever, embodying the Buddhist detachment from worldly matters.

Chu Qingzhi sat at the side. The princess consort asked someone to place many

of Chu Qingzhi’s favorite pastries on the table.

Upon entering and seeing the princess consort in such a state, Lu Lizhang’s anger somewhat subsided. His gaze shifted to Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Chu truly lives up to your reputation and successfully brought back the princess consort.”

Chu Qingzhi stood up. “I didn’t let you down.”

Lu Lizhang, wanting Chu Qingzhi gone, dismissed her, “You may leave now.”

Chu Qingzhi took a piece of sugar-steamed cheesecake, smiling, “The pastries are delicious, princess consort. I’ll visit again.” Then, as she walked past Lu Lizhang, she paused, “I hope you won’t lose the princess consort again.” She continued on her way out.

Lu Lizhang said nothing, but his face visibly darkened.

The princess consort stood up, facing Lu Lizhang with a cool demeanor, “Do

you need something, my lord? If not, I’m going to pray.”

“Do you really wish not to see me that much?”

The princess consort didn’t respond, silently moving her prayer beads, letting her silence speak for her.

Lu Lizhang, frustrated and threatening, blurted out, “If you oppose me, I’ll kill LuYichen!”

The princess consort paused, looking at Lu Lizhang, “A tiger does not eat its cubs. He’s your own son. Why would you do that?”

“My own son?” Lu Lizhang scoffed, “Because he’s my son, and his fate is cursed, bringing misfortune to our Lu family. If it weren’t for him, would I, a lord, be in such a state?!”

“Do you truly believe your misfortunes are caused by Yichen?”

Isn’t it?” Lu Lizhang challenged, “Since his birth, our household has declined.

My sons died one after another, and even Yice had to drink fresh blood to survive. My dear wife, you’re so good at bearing sons…”

The princess felt a deep sense of powerlessness, looking at Lu Yichen and said softly, “You never should have married me.”

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Lu Lizhang, suddenly recalling something that made him feel guilty, retreated a step back. Gazing at the princess consort’s beautiful and serene face, he fled the scene in a panic.

The princess consort sighed and walked into the room.

Once upon a time, the princess consort, Lu Lizhang, and General Fan’s younger brother, Fan Changtu, were very close friends, growing up together.

The princess consort and Fan Changtu developed a secret affection for each other, mutually in love. Just when they were discussing marriage, war broke out, and Fan Changtu had to leave for the battlefield. The war was brutal, and Fan Changtu was severely injured, remaining unconscious for half a year before he finally recovered.

Knowing about Fan Changtu and the princess consort’s relationship, General

Fan immediately wrote a letter to the princess consort, informing her of Fan Changtu’s condition.

However, Lu Lizhang accidentally came across this letter, read it, burned it, and then falsely claimed that Fan Changtu had died in battle.

The princess consort, heartbroken, later married Lu Lizhang. When Fan Changtu learned of this, he married a woman on the frontier out of sorrow and settled there, returning to the capital only a few times over the years.

The princess consort remained unaware of this truth even until now…

The night sky was filled with stars.

In the General’s Mansion.

In the kitchen, Tang Jinghong lifted dumplings out of the pot onto a plate for

Chu Qingzhi, “I made these especially for you. Try them.”

Chu Qingzhi smelled them, “Aren’t you supposed to be someone who can’t make dumplings?”

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“I just learned.” Tang Jinghong served himself a plate, but Lu Yichen suddenly appeared and snatched it away, “Ever since you met Qingzhi, you’ve practically become a master chef.”

Tang Jinghong had no choice but to serve another plate, “Can’t you do it yourself?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Lu Yichen sat down at the table, “As the fearsome Third Master Lu of the underworld, when have you ever seen me get my own food?”

“Do you need me to feed you too?”

Lu Yichen offered his chopsticks to Tang Jinghong with both hands, “If it’s not too much trouble for you, I wouldn’t mind.

Tang Jinghong took the chopsticks and handed them to Chu Qingzhi. “You’re pushing your luck.”

Lu Yichen grabbed another pair of chopsticks and passed one to Tang Jinghong, “I never pass up a chance to take advantage of my brother!

Tang Jinghong retorted, “Want to take a knife for me too?”

Lu Yichen replied, “A plate of dumplings isn’t worth taking a knife for, right?

Tang Jinghong then mentioned, “I heard Lu Lizhang has a shipment of sulfur arriving at Xishan for a handover tomorrow. I want to know who the buyer is.” “So, you’ve been waiting for me,” Lu Yichen realized, “Leave it to me.

Tang Jinghong turned to Chu Qingzhi with concern, “How’s the investigation at the Ning residence going?”

“We’ve figured out the matter with the cotton seeds and the sachet,” Chu Qingzhi shared, “Also, there’s something I haven’t told you. It’s very likely that Yuting’s parents were murdered.”

Tang Jinghong’s brow furrowed, “Murdered?”

“Yes…” After Chu Qingzhi relayed what Xu Hehua had told her, she added, “1 plan to visit the site of Yuting’s parents’ accident tomorrow to determine whether it was truly an accident or foul play.”

Tang Jinghong offered, “I’ll go with you.”

Chu Qingzhi declined, “No need. I’ve arranged for Third Brother and Lihua to accompany me. You focus on your matters.

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“Just be careful,” he cautioned.

“Yeah.”

At the Chu Residence.

After breakfast, Li Qingyu stopped Chu Qingzhi, “Qingzhi, mom and dad have decided to go back home.”

“When are you leaving?”

Li Qingyu, anxious to return home, had already packed, “We’ll leave in a bit.

I’ve packed everything.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t hold them back. Having been away for nearly half a month was already their limit, “Then I’ll escort you out of the city. I need to leave the city as well.”

“Okay, I’ll go grab our things.”

Once everything was loaded onto the carriage, they set off. Before leaving the city, they went to bid farewell to Chu Qingyue.

Chu Qingyue, reluctant to part with her family, accompanied them for a long distance before returning.

Now, only Chu Qingzhi, Chu Xujin, Ge Lihua, Chu Qingning, and Wu Yaqing remained in the capital.

Chu Qingzhi led Chu Xujin, Ge Lihua, and Xu Hehua to the mountain path where Ning Yuting’s parents had their accident.

Chu Qingzhi asked Xu Hehua to describe the scene of that day.

The harrowing moment was something Xu Hehua, despite her mental instability, could never forget.

She looked up at the slope, moved to where she had jumped from the carriage, and recounted, “The carriage was here when I saw the boulder rolling down. I jumped to the side while the carriage continued forward…”

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After describing the incident, she walked towards a boulder, “This is the rock that hit the carriage.”

Then she pointed to a damaged tree, “This mark was made by the crashing carriage.”

Finally, she indicated a direction on the slope above, “Someone ran down from behind that cluster of wild chrysanthemums.”

“Let’s go up and take a look.” Chu Qingzhi flew up the slope.

Chu Xujin, looking at Ge Lihua for help, saw Ge Lihua take his hand and fly up with him.

Chu Qingzhi, noticing their intertwined hands, smiled. Had they finally come together?

“It’s unlikely that such a large rock was moved from elsewhere; it must have originally been on this slope…” She hadn’t finished speaking when she spotted a large pit, matching the size of the boulder. This pit was where the boulder had been.

Chu Xujin jumped into the pit, its edge as high as his waist, “Assuming the boulder rolled down on its own, how heavy a rain would it take to loosen the soil this much?”

Ge Lihua added, “It would require conditions for a mudslide, but there was only a few hours of heavy rain…”

Chu Xujin looked around and concluded, “So, the assumption doesn’t hold. This must have been done by someone.”

Chu Qingzhi agreed.

Chu Xujin expressed concern, “Sister, it’s been over a year since the incident, and there are few clues left at the scene. It’s going to be very difficult to investigate.”

Chu Qingzhi remained silent. They would need to take an unconventional approach to solve this.

Several military officers arrived on horseback. The leading officer dismounted and greeted her, “Miss Chu Qingzhi, a headless body was found in the Ruan River. The lord has requested your assistance in the investigation.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Let’s go and take a look.”

At the Ruan River.

A crowd had gathered to watch as a headless corpse lay on the riverbank. “Make way, make way…” The officers cleared a path for Chu Qingzhi to approach the body.

Ren Buqing greeted her, “Thank you for your assistance, Miss Chu Qingzhi.” Chu Qingzhi replied, “No need for formalities.” She then got straight to the point, “Have you identified the victim?”

“Without a head, it’s difficult to confirm,” Ren Buqing said, somewhat helplessly. “We haven’t received any missing person reports recently, making it hard to identify.”

Chu Qingzhi turned to Chu Xujin, “Third brother, could you bring Da Bai here?

“Right away,” Chu Xujin quickly left to fetch Da Bai.

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