Chapter 273: My house has been robbed!

As expected, when Xiao Yuncong saw the treasury that couldn't be emptier, he couldn't help but sneer, "General Qu is indeed as honest as he claims. There's not even a single copper coin in the treasury of his mansion."

Qu Wenmin's facial muscles twitched, and then he said, "Your Highness, my house has been robbed!"

Even if he wanted to forge something, it's impossible for him to take away everything. Isn't this a pure attempt to cover up the truth? It couldn't be more fake.

Xiao Yuncong's expression remained calm, making it impossible to tell what he was feeling. "Oh, so that's how it is?"

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the inner courtyard.

Qu Wenmin angrily yelled, "What's going on?! Why are you arguing in the middle of the night?"

The housekeeper gave a signal, and a clever servant trotted over to inquire. A moment later, he returned with a trembling report: "Master, it's Madam Li in the Madam's room. She said...she said that the Madam's room, like the young lady's room last night, has also been emptied!"

Qu Wenmin's face became even darker!

This matter... is too strange!

Could it be... that the Second Prince was secretly testing him? Was it because of the gold he had embezzled?

He immediately ordered, "Come here, pass the order down, search the whole city for any suspicious people!"

Then, he bowed and said, "Your Highness, it is my incompetence that caused your Highness to be attacked by an assassin last night, and tonight such an incredible theft occurred in the mansion. Your Highness, please return to your room first, so as not to fall into the trap of the person behind this!"

Xiao Yuncong glanced at Qu Wenmin, but didn't say much. He just nodded and went back to his room.

As soon as he returned to his room, the guard came forward and whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, we have found the princess, but..."

"Just what?" Xiao Yuncong asked.

"It's just that the princess is not in the room. Instead, she is being tied up by someone unknown on East Street, the busiest street in Dingzhou City."

Xiao Yuncong was also surprised when he heard this. After all, an hour ago, Qu Wan'er was still jumping around in front of him, so how could she be tied up in the street now?

Who on earth was it that kidnapped her without anyone noticing?

The guard continued, "I have already taught the princess a lesson..."

Xiao Yuncong nodded and said, "I understand. Also, send someone to follow Qu Wenmin. He definitely wouldn't stay out of this gold mine affair. The burglary at Qu's residence was probably orchestrated by Qu Wenmin himself! But that doesn't matter. The main purpose of my visit this time is to investigate the gold mine. According to the intelligence we've gathered, the mine has been destroyed, and all the gold and raw gold in the warehouses have vanished. Now, I'm afraid only the gold Qu Wenmin pocketed is left. Pass the word down: if any trace of gold is discovered, there's no need to report back; take immediate action to reclaim it! If necessary, kill everyone who knows about it."

Upon hearing this, the guard looked up at Xiao Yuncong and hesitated to speak.

Xiao Yuncong glanced at him indifferently and said, "Just say what you want to say. Why are you hesitating?"

The guard had no choice but to ask in a low voice: "Your Highness, General Qu is your uncle after all. Are we really going to turn against General Qu? General Qu is stationed in a certain area and holds military power. His influence cannot be underestimated. If he can assist Your Highness, then the position of Crown Prince..."

Xiao Yuncong sneered, "Before I came here, wasn't I thinking the same thing as you? It's a pity that while we're willing, General Qu might not be. Otherwise, why would he have been so perfunctory with us for over half a month?"

He came from the capital with the intention of marrying Qu Wan'er as his principal wife.

I thought that with the help of marriage, Qu Wenmin would wholeheartedly support him in his fight for the throne.

However, since he came to Dingzhou City, Zhao and Qu Wan'er were sincere, but Qu Wenmin was just perfunctory.

He said he wanted to inspect the border and review the troops, but Qu Wenmin only arranged for him to eat, drink and have fun, and never mentioned any business.

When he mentioned the gold mine tonight, Qu Wenmin did not report the truth.

Therefore, he concluded that Qu Wenmin might have had ulterior motives long ago!