It wasn't that Lord Mu didn't trust Mu Chenshuang, but rather that the current situation was too strange.

Everyone thought the kidnappers were out of money, which was why they were so disappointed, but Mu Chenshuang thought there was another reason.

“Father is right, many officials did receive the letters, but did Father have anyone investigate the follow-up process?”

When Mu Chenshuang asked this question, Lord Mu was at a loss for words.

He had indeed asked around about the matter, but Lord Mu hadn't actually had anyone specifically investigate what happened to the families of those officials after they were kidnapped.

Seeing the awkward expression on Lord Mu's face, Mu Chenshuang simply stopped beating around the bush and directly stated the key point...

"Most importantly, after the person disappeared, there was never any news that a ransom needed to be paid to redeem them."

Upon hearing this, Lord Mu's expression froze.

Could it be that Mu Chenshuang was right, and that those people deliberately tied up the families of some officials?

If it wasn't for money, and it wasn't to take their lives, then what was it for?

Mu Chenshuang continued to explain.

"If it's not for money, then what is it for? Personal grudges? Could it involve so many officials' personal grudges? I think that's unlikely, so there must be a conspiracy behind all of this!"

Upon hearing Mu Chenshuang's conclusion, Mu Quan couldn't help but side with Mu Chenshuang.

Mu Chenshuang personally poured a cup of fresh tea for Lord Mu and said something slowly as she served it.

"It's strange, but at this very moment, the Second Prince Feng Mo Ran happens to be investigating the wrongful conviction of the Prince of Li Bei."

Marquis Jingbian looked completely bewildered, utterly confused.

This girl's way of speaking is becoming increasingly incomprehensible.

We were just talking about the missing family members of government officials, and I was even helping him analyze whether it was due to kidnappers or something else. How did the topic change so quickly?

"How could this be related to a wrongful conviction?"

Lord Mu's brows were furrowed tightly, forming a knot.

A smile appeared on Mu Chenshuang's lips, her voice gentle and soothing.

"Father, isn't it strange that all these officials who lost their families are more or less related to the wrongful case of the Prince of Libei back then?"

Mu Chenshuang's voice wasn't loud, but her words reached Lord Mu's ears clearly.

Marquis Jingbian froze on the spot, his face turning pale.

This was something he never expected.

"Go on."

Mu Chenshuang spread her hands.

"That's all. That's all I found out."

Marquis Jingbian was somewhat discouraged; he had just become curious, but it ended just like that.

In order to get more information, Marquis Jingbian braced himself and asked, "Are you saying that the Second Prince is behind this?"

Mu Chenshuang nodded solemnly, without giving a definite answer, but the affirmation in her words was very clear.

"That possibility cannot be ruled out."

"Then why did he detain the families of officials?"

Mu Chenshuang shook her head.

"I don't know. There's something strange about this whole thing. I can't figure it out."

Marquis Jingbian pondered carefully, but even after racking his brains, he still couldn't find any clues.

"It's possible that we're overthinking it, or it's possible that this matter has nothing to do with the Second Prince at all. We can only take it one step at a time now. As the saying goes, we'll meet force with force and water with earth."