When news of the patriarch's kidnapping arrived, the Chu family was thrown into chaos. They instinctively assumed the kidnappers were after money and focused on rescuing him as quickly as possible, leaving no room for further thought.
In a short period of time, even Chu Jingde realized that kidnapping was not so simple.
The warm spring breeze of April was outside the window, but the people inside felt a chill all over their bodies.
If that's the case, the mole's identity is clearly extraordinary.
Liu's eyes were glazed over as she murmured, "Then, whoever knows the master's route this time is the traitor?"
“I know.” Wang’s expression was similar. After speaking, she waved her hands repeatedly. “Father, it wasn’t me. Every time Master goes out, he tells me that I, how could I harm my own husband?”
Although Chu Jianzu had not stayed at her place for many years, he still treated her with sufficient respect.
Chu Yan, seeing his mother wronged, bowed deeply to Chu Jingde: "Grandfather, my mother has been married into the Chu family for decades and has never had any disloyal intentions."
Chu Jinjin frowned secretly. To be honest, her first suspects were the Wang mother and son.
The reason is simple: whoever profits the most.
Just look at the current situation of the Chu family. Madam Wang is in charge of the household affairs, and Chu Yan has taken over the family business. The mother and son are one working outside and the other inside. As for the grandfather, he is just barely holding on and has long lost the energy.
It is undeniable that the Wang family has made contributions to the Chu family over the years, but that was in the past.
Among the new generation of the Chu family, Chu Yan is not the most outstanding. He only has the status of being the eldest son of the legitimate wife. Chu Jinjin can sense her father's attitude and has been struggling with this matter for years.
She could sense it, and so could Wang Shi.
An elderly woman who has lived half her life clearly has no more expectations for love; her son is her only support in the second half of her life.
Like a child who had done something wrong, Liu said weakly, "I think I know that the master was here with me the night before he left, and said he would bring me the Iron Continent Bronze Figure when he came back."
Tiezhou is only a few dozen miles away from where Chu Zujian was robbed, so it can be considered that they indirectly knew the route.
After saying that, she pointed to the sky and said, word by word, "I swear, if I tell anyone I've gained ten, no, twenty pounds."
Chu Jinjin was both amused and exasperated; her mother's vow was truly solemn.
However, even if they weren't mother and daughter, she wouldn't doubt it.
Putting aside the fact that the two of them are inseparable all the time, the kidnapping of their father is tantamount to losing their greatest support.
Seizing the opportunity, Madam Wang exuded the domineering aura of the eldest son's family: "Master never tells anyone else but me. Madam Liu, have you ever boasted about this to anyone else?"
"Enough." Chu Jingde roared, his cloudy old eyes sharp. "Wang, from today onwards, you are not allowed to leave the house without my permission. The management of the household affairs will be temporarily handed over to Liu and Jinjin."
Chu Jinjin: "......"
Old ginger is spicier.
In her eyes, anyone except her grandfather and mother was a suspect; conversely, in other people's eyes, she was also a suspect.
This is a test of her.
Madam Liu gasped in shock, her almond-shaped eyes widening: "Father, I can't do it. Everyone in the manor knows I'm bad at abacuses."
Chu Yan was now truly anxious: "Grandfather, absolutely not!"
Chu Jinjin was both amused and exasperated; without her even lifting a finger, her opponent had already self-destructed.
If he can't even understand such a simple principle, it's probably the end for the Chu family if they really hand it over to him.
Chu Jingde, who had been tricked by his grandson, could not hide his disappointment. His pretentious spirit suddenly disappeared, and he looked several years older.
"Thank you for your trust, Grandfather, but Mother is simple-minded and I don't like to use my brain." Chu Jinjin had no intention of testing her further and directly stated her thoughts, "The Black Shadow Stronghold is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Reporting to the authorities is useless. Father's fate is unknown. I thought that since that's the case, I might as well visit openly and honestly as a member of the Chu family."
"If my father is alive, let them name their terms; if he has been murdered, we cannot let his spirit wander outside."
Chu Jingde's eyes lit up again.
Since the incident, he has been very disappointed in his eldest grandson, on whom he had placed high hopes.
It's one thing for others, but as the future successor of the Chu family, he actually lost his composure first.
But Chu Jinjin gave him a glimmer of hope.
There are still some clever people in the Chu family.
Chu Jingde said in a deep voice, "The shadowy robbers are all desperate criminals. We don't know their true purpose yet. This trip is extremely dangerous. Forget it, I don't have many years left to live."
Chu Yan was shocked: "Grandfather, let me go, I am willing to go and save Father."
Chu Jingde remained calm and continued his act: "You are the future heir of the Chu family. If something happens to you again, what will happen to the Chu family?"
Chu Yan wasn't very bright, but he was very filial: "And my second brother, third brother, grandfather, and grandson are the most suitable candidates."
Wang was so anxious that her eyes were brimming with tears: "Yan'er, no, we need to discuss this matter carefully."
The Chu family has three sons, two of whom are her biological children.
Chu Jinjin sighed, "I'll go."
Chu Yan, as if he had heard a joke, stopped using any form of address and said impatiently, "Don't make things worse."
A beautiful young lady going to a bandit's den—you don't even need to imagine what will happen.
Chu Jinjin slowly pulled something out of her bosom.
Apart from Liu, all three of them had expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
It was a jade Pixiu, entirely emerald green, about the size of a fingertip, with two yellow jade eyes and bright red mane on its back.
Three-color jade carving
Chu Yan once again uttered words that were inconsistent with his identity: "You stole it from your father?"
Chu Zujian's private seal—while it might not be enough to command everyone in the Chu family, it certainly gave him authority over the managers of the various branches.
Chu Jinjin didn't speak, but looked at Chu Jingde.
The old man didn't disappoint her; he decisively kicked her out. Once things quieted down, he said thoughtfully, "Jin'er, what exactly is your real plan?"
The meaning of this private seal is not so simple.
That was left to him by his mother, and he never parted with it for decades.
The fact that he was able to hand it over to Chu Jinjin means there must be some inside story he doesn't know.
But that doesn't matter.
The important thing is that he saw hope for his son's return.
Chu Jinjin smiled like a little fox: "Luring the snake out of its hole."
It's so comfortable dealing with smart people.
That day, the Chu family was as busy as if it were New Year's Day. Servants and maids were coming and going, and managers from various businesses came and went, all with solemn expressions.
Teahouses, restaurants, and other venues throughout the capital were packed.
There are so many big melons, I don't know which one to eat first.
It's a big deal that the head of the Chu family was kidnapped by Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold and his fate is unknown.
It's quite a big deal that Chu Jinjin was divorced on her very first day after marrying into the Xu family.
My dear bride, on the very first day, nothing so outrageous has ever happened in the entire capital.
Now things are even more lively. It is said that the Chu family has urgently raised one million taels of silver to send Chu Yan and Chu Jinjin to the bandit's den for negotiations.
This is terrible!
But if they knew what Chu Jinjin was doing at that moment, they would find that none of this mattered.
A red box that had just been taken out of a hidden compartment was placed in front of Chu Jinjin.
It's practically a miniature weapons shop.
Darts, knives, daggers, and even sleeping pills.
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