Chapter 249 Gu Qianhan, are you jealous that I have a wife?

Gu Qianhan didn't care about Xiao Qingyuan's emotions and expression. After listening to Xin Huailin talk for a while, he found that he didn't know much either. He didn't even know exactly when his family members disappeared. When asked if his family had offended anyone, he couldn't say for sure, because he was fighting on the battlefield at the time and had no time to take care of his family.

The Ministry of Justice officials were like headless flies, arresting and interrogating anyone suspected of involvement. As a result, everyone denied any connection to the Xin family's case and cried foul, leaving the Ministry of Justice with no choice but to release them.

Judging from the Ministry of Justice's current progress, the Xin family's case will likely remain unsolved for another two years, just like in the previous life.

"Second Young Master, the Ministry of Justice is currently investigating suspects by following the brokerage firm that had contact with my family two years ago, because my entire family works for others."

“My eldest uncle and aunt work for the Chen family, my father and mother work for the Qian family, my grandparents are too old and no one wants to work for them, so they stay at home to take care of the two children of my eldest and second cousins. My cousins ​​and their wives work for the Shi and Bai families. Then there is my younger sister. The brokers said they arranged for her to work as a maid in the Shen family.”

“The Shen family is the prime suspect right now. There are records from the government that my sister went to the Shen family and then disappeared without a trace. My parents reported to the authorities that Xiang Meng, a guard from the Shen family, hid my sister, but nothing came of it.”

"The Ministry of Justice has already interrogated Xiang Meng and even tortured him, but he keeps saying he is innocent and refuses to confess, so the Ministry of Justice can only release him temporarily."

Gu Qianhan listened and then fell into deep thought.

Xiao Qingyuan immediately said, "It must be Xiang Meng! He's the murderer who ruined your family! Xin Huailin, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and call the Ministry of Justice to arrest him again!"

Xin Huailin, his face pale, said in a miserable voice, "Your Highness, I want to catch the murderer more than anyone else, but the evidence is insufficient to prove that Xiang Meng is the murderer. Moreover, how could he have killed my entire family of thirteen by himself? My eldest and second cousins' two children are only four or five years old. Is Xiang Meng really so cruel and inhumane that he would even kill children?"

Xiao Qingyuan was at a loss for words.

He didn't know whether Xiang Meng was inhumane, but he did know that the existing evidence was indeed insufficient to prove that Xiang Meng killed the thirteen members of the Xin family.

Xin Huailin's sister disappeared first in the Shen family, and the entire Shen family became suspects. It was too hasty and far-fetched to directly conclude that Xiang Meng was the murderer.

At this moment, Gu Qianhan spoke indifferently: "Since General Xin suspects the Shen family and Xiang Meng, then he should make a few more trips to the Shen family. Perhaps he will find something."

"Second Young Master, I have already gone there."

"You haven't gone enough."

Only after visiting many times can one encounter Shen Wantang. She seems determined to solve the case recently, and she will definitely return to the Shen family.

Gu Qianhan wanted to send Xin Huailin directly to her so that he could go to the Shen family; this was the best way.

After all, Shen Wantang can no longer disguise herself as a man to solve cases in the Ministry of Justice, nor can she solve cases in the Prince Ning's mansion. Only the Shen family is her home ground and her best battlefield.

At the Shen family's residence, she could summon Xiang Meng at any time, which would help her discover evidence.

Xin Huailin, however, did not understand Gu Qianhan's good intentions. He continued to shake his head, "Second Young Master, there is nothing unusual about the Shen family. The only strange person is..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Liao Youhe before saying, "It's Brother Liao's wife, Madam Shen. As soon as I met her, she said that only Brother Liao could solve my case. But I also talked to Brother Liao, and he only moved into the Shen family a few months ago. He doesn't know anything about my sister."

Liao Youhe quickly cupped his hands in apology: "I am ashamed. I really couldn't help you much, Brother Xin. My wife was unaware of the gravity of the situation and spoke carelessly. Please don't take offense, Brother Xin. But if there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Xin Huailin said gratefully, "Thank you very much, Brother Liao."

Gu Qianhan stood up: "General Xin seems to have a good relationship with this Brother Liao, then you should visit the Shen family more often. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

He repeatedly emphasized the need to visit the Shen family more often, which slightly surprised Xin Huailin.

Gu Qianhan is a recognized genius. Could it be that he has already discovered something amiss with the Shen family? Is that why he is reminding him like this?

Just as he was about to ask again, Xiao Qingyuan suddenly said, "Xin Huailin, you don't need to go to the Shen family. I can definitely help you solve this case!"

Xin Huailin was greatly encouraged: "Is what you say true, Your Highness?!"

"certainly!"

Xiao Qingyuan glanced at Gu Qianhan, who was about to leave, and said confidently, "Besides the Shen family, my Ning Prince's Mansion also has the clues you want!"

"May I ask, Your Highness, what clue is it?"

"You don't know, do you? Xiang Meng's mother, Granny Jin, was my Crown Princess's dowry maid!"

"This... I really don't know."

"If you want to know about Xiang Meng and the Shen family, just come back to the Prince's Mansion with me! I'll have the Princess Consort bring that Granny Jin to you, and you can interrogate her. You're sure to get some useful information!"

"Is this alright? Won't it be too much trouble for the Crown Princess?"

"What's the trouble? It's just a matter of a word from me, and the Crown Princess will listen to everything I say!"

Seeing everyone looking at him, and Gu Qianhan's expression turning cold, Xiao Qingyuan felt refreshed: "Alright, it's settled then. Xin Huailin, you're coming back to the Prince's Mansion with me!"

"Thank you, Your Highness! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Gu Qianhan coldly said, "Shouldn't the Crown Prince discuss this matter with his wife? What do you take her for? A tool to glorify yourself?"

Xiao Qingyuan sneered: "What does my family's business have to do with you? I make the decisions about the Ning Prince's Mansion, I don't need to consult anyone! Gu Qianhan, are you jealous that I have a helpful princess consort? If you're so capable, why don't you marry one yourself!"

envy?

No, that word is too mild.

Looking at Xiao Qingyuan's arrogant appearance, Gu Qianhan felt an unprecedented impulse surge within him—he wanted to snatch Shen Wantang away.

But in the end, his reason prevailed over his impulse. He couldn't drag Shen Wantang into the Gu family's quagmire, a place where the entire family could be wiped out at any moment, just for his own selfish desires.

Otherwise, how would he be any different from Xiao Qingyuan?

The inner torment and pain seared his mind, causing a faint red tinge to appear in his usually cold eyes: "You have a wife, and you seem quite proud of it? Xiao Qingyuan, have you forgotten who ruined my marriage? You still have the nerve to flaunt your Crown Princess in front of me?"

Xiao Qingyuan had a terrible headache: "Why are you bringing this up again? When will you ever stop? So what if you lost a marriage? You can just find another one. There are plenty of good girls in the world. Why do you have to marry Minister Liu's daughter? You clearly didn't like her that much before. I think you're just deliberately trying to make trouble for me!"