Chapter 248 Gu Qianhan stole all the limelight

Shen Wantang was slightly taken aback. She actually wanted to give the credit for solving the case to Gu Qianhan, hoping that this credit could help him protect the Gu family.

But Gu Qianhan didn't seem to want that; he just wanted to help her solve the case.

Unfortunately, she couldn't be too direct, otherwise she would expose the fact that she had been reborn.

She could only shake her head: "No, I didn't want to go in and see. I just wanted to hear what the Second Young Master Gu thought. After all, the Second Young Master has always been known as a genius prodigy. I thought maybe you could solve this case."

Gu Qianning also thought it made sense: "That's right, Second Brother, you're so smart, can't you help General Xin solve their family's case? He's so pitiful. He's been staying at the Ministry of Justice these past few days without rest or sleep, unable to go home or find a way to go back. We need to find out the reason for his family's disappearance as soon as possible so he can have peace of mind!"

Gu Qianhan didn't look at his sister. He looked intently at Shen Wantang and said, "I can't solve this case, but I think you can. Do you want to give it a try?"

Gu Qianning asked in surprise, "Huh? Why do you say that, Second Brother? A-Tang, can you solve cases too?"

Shen Wantang glanced at Gu Qianhan, then avoided his gaze. She said in a light tone, "I can't solve cases. I just feel that General Xin is too pitiful and hope that his family's case can be solved as soon as possible."

In her past life, when she was Shen Wantang, she was also "unable to solve cases".

She can only solve cases when she dresses as a man, puts on a mustache, and works as an advisor to Liao Youhe.

In this life, having the label of "knowledgeable in medicine" is enough for her. Investigating cases and examining corpses is too shocking and does not fit her status as the heir apparent of the Prince of Ning's mansion, so she will not bring the matter of investigating cases into the open.

But it's only natural to feel some pity and curiosity about such a big case; it would be suspicious if she didn't feel any curiosity at all.

Unfortunately, the crucial evidence was too well hidden, and she couldn't reveal it directly. She needed to see Xiang Meng to expose it.

After chatting for a while, Gu Qianhan left, leaving some space for Shen Wantang and Gu Qianning.

Shen Wantang watched him leave the private room, then watched him walk out of Zuixianlou and into the street.

She stared blankly at his tall, straight back, wondering if Gu Qianhan was unaware of the evidence in the Xin family case, or if he actually knew but didn't want to steal her credit.

She actually really wanted him to take it, but the problem was, how could she tell him this without revealing that she wasn't reborn?

Shen Wantang withdrew her gaze and looked at Gu Qianning.

Gu Qianning: "A-Tang, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Shen Wantang smiled faintly: "A Ning, have you noticed that your second brother's reputation hasn't been very good lately?"

Gu Qianning quickly said, "A-Tang, don't believe those messy rumors outside. My second brother may be a bit cold-hearted, but he never does anything bad, let alone bullies weak women! You see, he always behaves properly when he sees you. He keeps his distance from you to avoid gossip. He's very sensible!"

Shen Wantang nodded: "I know your second brother isn't that kind of person, but people outside don't know that. Do you want to help him change his reputation?"

"Can this be reversed? How?"

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Gu Qianhan strolled casually along the most bustling street in the capital, stopping to look at any unusual trinkets he saw for sale.

He couldn't help but wonder which one Shen Wantang would like.

He picked the two most interesting ones and had Jixiang pay for them.

Just as he was about to leave, he heard someone call out to him from behind: "Gu Qianhan!"

He turned around and saw Xiao Qingyuan sitting on the second floor of Tongchun Pavilion. Sitting opposite him was Liao Youhe, Shen Wantang's husband from her previous life.

A smirk appeared on Gu Qianhan's lips. How interesting that the two of them were actually sitting together.

Wouldn't it be even more interesting if he went up and sat down too?

He tilted his head back and gave Xiao Qingyuan a cold smile: "Your Highness invites me up for a drink? Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Xiao Qingyuan's expression immediately changed: "When did I invite you up?! Gu Qianhan, you are not allowed to come up!"

Gu Qianhan seemed deaf. He led his servant into Tongchun Pavilion, went straight to the second floor, kicked open the door to a private room, and went inside.

Xiao Qingyuan's face was as black as the bottom of a pot: "Gu Qianhan! Get out of here!"

Gu Qianhan's cold gaze swept over him and Liao Youhe, and then landed on Xin Huailin.

He was downstairs just now and only saw Xiao Qingyuan and Liao Youhe sitting by the window; he didn't see a third person.

"General Xin is also here, my apologies."

Gu Qianhan gave him a slight bow, and after Xin Huailin returned the bow, he looked at Liao Youhe and pretended not to recognize him: "And who is this?"

Just as Liao Youhe was about to introduce himself, Xiao Qingyuan abruptly stood up: "Who he is is none of your business! Gu Qianhan, I have important business to attend to and don't have time for you. Get out!"

Gu Qianhan looked at him: "Then why did you call me just now?"

Xiao Qingyuan was speechless, wishing he could slap himself.

That's right, why did he call out to Gu Qianhan! It's all his fault for being so talkative. When he saw Gu Qianhan, he habitually called out to her, and now he regrets it to the core.

Gu Qianhan didn't care whether he was happy or not. She sat down in the chair next to him and said without any regard for others, "What were you three talking about just now? Tell me. Maybe I can help you. After all, the combined brains of the three of you are not as good as half of mine."

Liao Youhe and Xin Huailin exchanged glances. Gu Qianhan was indeed as cold and arrogant as the rumors suggested.

However, both of them felt that although Gu Qianhan's words were arrogant, they were also true. He was the number one child prodigy in Dafeng, with outstanding talent that no one could match.

Xin Huailin, in particular, was filled with anger and torment, desperately wanting to catch the murderer. However, after talking with Xiao Qingyuan and Liao Youhe for a long time, he had not obtained any useful information. He didn't know when he would be able to get their help to solve the case.

Why don't we ask Gu Qianhan for help?

Therefore, Xin Huailin quickly said, "Young Master Gu, we are talking about my family's case. I'm sure you already know that all thirteen members of my family have mysteriously disappeared. Now the Ministry of Justice has arrested several suspects. Can you help me analyze the situation?"

Gu Qianhan nodded: "Tell me about it."

Xin Huailin perked up and quickly told everything he knew.

Xiao Qingyuan, who was standing to the side, looked extremely grim when he saw Xin Huailin treating Gu Qianhan like a lifeline.

He was the one who summoned Xin Huailin today; he was the mastermind behind solving the case; he was the protagonist!

Now, Gu Qianhan has stolen all the limelight!