Chapter 247 She called Gu Qianhan to discuss it.

Chu Yanluo was taken aback, only then realizing that Xiao Qingyuan seemed to have come today because of the Xin family's case.

Her agitation subsided considerably: "Why is Your Highness asking about this again? I already told you the murderer is Granny Jin's son, Xiang Meng, but you didn't believe me. Are you willing to believe me now?"

Xiao Qingyuan didn't say whether he believed her or not, but said, "I want to solve this case so that the world will know that I, Xiao Qingyuan, am not entirely useless! Since you know some inside information, let's solve the case together!"

Because she was under house arrest, Chu Yanluo knew nothing about what was happening outside. When she saw that Xiao Qingyuan wanted her help again, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then the young master no longer restricts my movements? I can come and go as I please?"

Xiao Qingyuan nodded: "Your confinement is lifted, but if you want to see any more men, you must tell me. You can't go alone."

Chu Yanlu cursed him in her heart, but forced a smile on her face: "How could I dare to do such a thing again? I was already miserable enough being misunderstood by the prince yesterday. If it happens again, I'm afraid the prince will kick me out of the palace!"

No, it won't.

Xiao Qingyuan glanced at her scratched face and looked away: "You are homeless now, but I will not kick you out of the palace. I will give you a place to stay."

"Alright, enough of that. Let's talk about the Xin family's case. What do you know about it?"

Chu Yanluo raised her chin: "I know the most crucial thing, the murderer is Xiang Meng."

That's it? That's all?

"Isn't this enough? What else does the young master want?"

"Of course we need evidence! Without evidence, why should anyone believe you if you say it's Xiang Meng?"

"That's easy. The young master can just have someone beat Xiang Meng up. He won't be able to take it and will naturally admit that he is the murderer."

Looking at her matter-of-fact expression, Xiao Qingyuan suddenly began to doubt his own judgment.

How could he have liked a woman like that in the first place?

If he didn't still need Chu Yanluo, he would have liked to turn around and leave, never wanting to talk to such a brainless and inhuman person again.

"Chu Yanluo, have you always been this ruthless, or have you changed, from a kind person into a ruthless person who tries to extract confessions through torture?"

Chu Yanluo was taken aback: "How am I a ruthless person? Aren't I just giving the young master some advice? This is the quickest and most effective method."

A hint of disgust flashed in Xiao Qingyuan's eyes: "If Xiang Meng is innocent, and I beat him up to force a confession, what kind of person would I be? How would I be any different from those executioners in the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

"Your Highness, rest assured. Xiang Meng is not innocent. He killed thirteen members of the Xin family. No matter how much you beat him or how much you interrogate him, it is not too much."

"No! Your methods are too insidious and vicious!"

"I already said Xiang Meng is the murderer, he's a serial killer! Killing him was to avenge the Xin family, and you actually say my methods are insidious and vicious?"

"That won't do! Testimony obtained through such methods will not be accepted by the Ministry of Justice, Xin Huailin will not believe it, and the people of the capital will be even less likely to believe it. If they find out that I used torture to extract confessions, my reputation will be completely ruined!"

Chu Yanluo glared at him angrily: "Then what do you suggest we do?"

"Didn't you say that Liao Youhe knew evidence that Xiang Meng committed murder? Arrange to meet with him again, and this time I'll talk to him."

Chu Yanluo immediately shook her head: "After what happened yesterday, I even fought with Shen Mingxuan, how could Liao Youhe possibly be willing to keep the appointment?"

"It would be better for the young master to arrange a meeting with him himself, but you must remember not to let Shen Mingxuan know. She doesn't just hate me, she hates you too! She won't allow Liao Youhe to have any contact with us right now."

Xiao Qingyuan frowned: "So, you're actually completely useless? I still have to handle the investigation all by myself? Then you can stay under house arrest!"

After he finished speaking, he turned and left.

Chu Yanluo was left standing there dumbfounded.

Once Xiao Qingyuan was completely out of sight, Chu Yanluo angrily burst into curses: "Damn it, how come I never knew he was such a scoundrel! He's nice to me when he thinks I'm useful, but when he thinks I'm useless, he immediately confines me to my quarters! Xiao Qingyuan, you just wait, I'll make you regret this!"

The two maids beside her each rolled their eyes at her. How dare she talk about the young master? Isn't she the same kind of person?

They're under house arrest, yet they still dare to shout!

They're really unlucky to serve this kind of person.

Meanwhile, Xiao Qingyuan left the palace and asked Mo Ji to send a letter to Liao Youhe, asking him to meet.

Liao Youhe, as expected, gave him face and arrived quickly.

But after the two talked for a long time, Liao Youhe swore that he knew nothing about the Xin family's case and that he had no evidence to prove that Xiang Meng was the murderer.

Having no other option, Xiao Qingyuan had to send Mo Ji to find Xin Huailin and ask him about the situation.

While Xiao Qingyuan was busy investigating the case, Shen Wantang entered Zuixianlou and met Gu Qianning.

Gu Qianning was accompanied by Gu Qianhan.

However, this time it wasn't Gu Qianhan who wanted to come along; it was Shen Wantang who asked Gu Qianning to bring him.

She didn't explain why she asked Gu Qianhan to come, but Gu Qianhan came without hesitation.

In the private room, the three people drank hot tea, ate snacks, and chatted about the Xin family's case.

Gu Qianning sighed and said, "I heard that General Xin was very brave on the battlefield, which is why he was able to rise to the rank of centurion and then commander in a short time. After returning, he was also awarded the title of Martial General by the Emperor because of his outstanding military achievements. It's a pity that he returned in glory, but there was no one left in his family."

"However, the Xin family of thirteen shouldn't have just vanished into thin air. Their remains haven't been found either. Hopefully, they're still alive. I just don't know why they moved away to live somewhere else."

Shen Wantang turned to look at Gu Qianhan: "What does Second Young Master Gu think of the Xin family's case?"

Gu Qianhan's heart stirred slightly. Could it be that Shen Wantang summoned him here today because of the Xin family's case?

In the previous life, the Xin family's case was solved by Liao Youhe two years later.

But he knew that the real person who solved the case was not Liao Youhe, but Shen Wantang.

He couldn't figure out whether Shen Wantang had been reborn. In her previous life, she was very perceptive and interested in solving cases, so it was normal for her to be interested in this life as well.

He was just surprised that she would specifically call him over to discuss it.

He knew the murderer in the Xin family case and what the key evidence was, but he only learned this after Shen Wantang solved the case.

This was her achievement; he never intended to take it, so he never provided any clues to the Ministry of Justice or the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

He spoke softly: "The Xin family case is a major case, and the Emperor attaches great importance to it. He has appointed the Crown Prince to supervise the progress of the case. The Ministry of Justice, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard are all investigating. However, they have only arrested a few suspects for interrogation and have not found out whether the Xin family moved away or was murdered."

"The Xin family's residence has been sealed off by the Ministry of Justice, and no one else can enter to search for clues and evidence. However, if you would like to go in and take a look, I can take you in."