"What? After a year apart, my brother-in-law doesn't recognize me?"

Gu Zijun's eyebrows twitched slightly as he looked at the person walking out of the darkness. His mind was in turmoil, and he was speechless for a moment.

Chen Jinheng walked towards Gu Zijun with a calm expression and a faint smile on her lips.

Gu Zijun raised his eyes slightly and looked the person in front of him up and down.

His mind was filled with images of Gu Qianluo's various misfortunes, and a sense of gloom settled over him.

But when he thought about all that Chen Jinheng had done for Gu Qianluo recently, his heart softened again.

In this world, as long as it concerns Gu Qianluo, he can tolerate even things he finds disagreeable.

"The night is deep and the dew is heavy. General Chen, you have come from afar. Is there something important you need?"

“Brother-in-law, there is no need to worry. I came here because there are some things I have been unable to understand.”

I think I can find the answer by coming to my brother-in-law.

So they rushed over under the cover of night.

Upon hearing this, Gu Zijun couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.

"It's hot, let's chat outside!"

After saying that, Chen Jinheng followed Gu Zijun to rest in the pavilion outside.

"Someone! Bring some tea and snacks over, and take good care of General Chen."

The servants, upon receiving the order, quickly served tea and snacks.

Gu Zijun picked up the teapot, tilted it slightly, and a rich aroma of tea wafted into his nose. The clear tea soup fell from the spout into the teacup, exuding a faint fragrance.

"Pre-Qingming Longjing tea is clear, sweet, and refreshing. Try it."

"Thank you, brother-in-law!"

Chen Jinheng picked up the teacup with both hands and took a sip.

As the tea entered his mouth, his tense brows gradually relaxed.

"General Chen, what brings you to Lotus Garden today?"

This Lotus Garden is not as grand as the Gu Residence; we only offer simple tea and snacks here. I hope you won't mind.

Chen Jinheng's eyes dimmed. He pulled two sheets of Xuan paper from his clothes and placed a paperweight on the stone table.

“Brother-in-law, please look.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Zijun lowered his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the two sheets of Xuan paper on the table, and his palms unconsciously broke out in a cold sweat.

One is a notebook used for taking measurements in the embroidery room, and the other is a diagram of the deceased's appearance and physique reconstructed by the coroner based on the bones.

"I wonder what General Chen means by showing me these two pieces of paper?"

"When Luo'er was still alive, I took her to the embroidery shop to have her beautiful clothes made."

This is a record left by the embroiderer at that time.

The other one is a bone map drawn by the coroner for the person in the tomb.

Although the two were of similar build, the coroner believed that the person in the tomb was not Gu Qianluo.

Upon hearing this, Gu Zijun unconsciously swallowed, his heart suddenly racing, but he forced himself to remain calm and said...

"This is only the coroner's side of the story; General Chen, you'd better not take it seriously."

The person is gone; what's the point of saying all this now?

Chen Jinheng's gaze was deep as he scrutinized Gu Zijun's expression from head to toe before continuing,

"My brother-in-law is right. I was fortunate enough to have seen the original appearance of the person in the tomb, as depicted by the coroner."

She was a maid in Luoying Palace, named Shuiyao.

On the day of his death, it was rumored that Luo'er was in Huaizhou.

"Doesn't my brother-in-law find this suspicious?"

"Strange? Luo'er is no longer here, yet General Chen, driven by his curiosity, has repeatedly dug up her final resting place."

If she could know this from beyond the grave, I wonder if she would be saddened?

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng felt a pang of guilt. His actions were indeed disrespectful to the deceased.

But he was extremely unwilling, and a restless feeling was driving him to do these things.

“Brother-in-law, I’m just unwilling to accept it. I still believe that Luo’er is not dead.”

"That was just a fleeting thought of General Chen's! Luo'er has passed away, and I hope that General Chen will not disturb her any further, so that she may rest in peace."

Chen Jinheng's eyes showed disappointment. He thought Gu Zijun would confess honestly, but he never expected that Gu Zijun's mouth would be harder than iron.

"Since my brother-in-law thinks so, then I will just consider today's trip a waste of time."

I have other important matters to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer! Farewell!

Chen Jinheng left behind two sheets of Xuan paper, then turned and walked towards the gate of the Lotus Garden.

Gu Zijun watched his retreating figure from afar, a pang of pity rising in his heart. He shouted loudly towards him.

"General Chen, if you have any doubts, go find the answers yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng suddenly stopped in her tracks, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes. She turned around and bowed to Gu Zijun in the distance to express her gratitude.

Back at the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, Chen Jinheng strode into the bedroom and carefully examined everything related to Gu Qianluo from a year ago.

"Han Ying, where do you think Luo'er is right now?"

“Master, I have investigated and found that a year ago, Gu Zijun escorted the two young masters to the Xiaoyao Sect, and Tang Jiuzhao was with them.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinheng felt a surge of joy.

He couldn't help but recall the scene when he met Tang Jiuzhao a year ago.

“Tang Jiuzhao has a close relationship with Gu Zijun, he must know something,” Chen Jinheng murmured.

"Master, shall I go to the Free and Unfettered Sect to investigate?"

Han Ying was well aware of Chen Jinheng's obsession with Gu Qianluo, and it was rare to hear news about Gu Qianluo from them.

"No rush. I have just returned and there are still matters to attend to in the manor."

Next month, on the 25th, is the annual disciple recruitment conference of the Free and Unfettered Sect, which I will be attending.

Han Ying was startled and suddenly understood Chen Jinheng's intention.

"Does the general intend to infiltrate the Free and Unfettered Sect?"

"Yes, only in this way can we find out what secrets the Free and Unfettered Sect is hiding."

"A year ago, Luo'er was disowned by the Gu family because of her affair with Zhu Ying."

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