Du Shuai didn't expect that the first time he met Mu Wanqing would be under such circumstances. Mu Wanqing was covered in dust and her clothes were dirty, but her eyes were bright and clear, her temperament was outstanding, her back was straight, and she was indescribably elegant and confident.
Mu Wanqing took a few glances at him and found that Du Shuai was a handsome and energetic middle-aged man with a dignified bearing and the awe-inspiring demeanor of a general.
She saluted in a dignified manner, "Master Du, I have no choice but to alarm you rashly. There must be a traitor in your house. It should be in time if we hurry up and investigate."
Du Shuai was a little surprised. She was not afraid of his murderous aura that had accumulated from hundreds of battles. Few people were not afraid of him. Even his own daughter did not dare to get too close to him.
This girl is interesting.
"Tell me the details."
Mu Wanqing simply recounted what happened today. Du Shuai's brows furrowed more and more tightly. "Wait a minute, are you saying that you made explosives by yourself? In such a short time?"
As expected of a warrior, he is extremely sensitive to such matters.
Mu Wanqing was silent for a moment, "Yes, but this is not the point. Let's deal with today's matter first. I don't want it to happen again."
"What happened today was a plan within a plan. They used Madam Du to lure my mother and me out. When I was away for some reason, they activated the second plan. They lied that something happened to my mother and attacked me on my way here. They didn't do it to kill me, but to kidnap me."
Her analysis made Madam Mu's face change drastically and she trembled uncontrollably. Did she almost harm her daughter?
Mu Wanqing acted swiftly and decisively, which was just what Du Shuai wanted. Before coming, he had ordered his men to take control of the mansion and conduct a detailed and strict investigation.
"How do you know these are the same people as five years ago?"
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. If she didn’t say that, would he take it seriously?
General Du was a capable and skilled general, but human energy was limited. He focused all his energy on the army and neglected everything else.
Mu Wanqing only makes inferences based on the existing information, and her ability to collect information is unique.
"I tried to test them. They both kidnapped people and showed no regard for the law. Miss Du is your daughter, and can be said to be the most noble woman in Xiliang. And I am the county lady appointed by the emperor himself. They dared to do it to me. Obviously, they are not ordinary bandits."
"There are only two possibilities. One is that they are spies from other countries, and the other is that they are desperate criminals. So the question is, we are all weak women, how could we possibly offend those people? Everything has its traces. For fame, wealth, power, and influence, there must be a reason."
Looking at the girl who was talking confidently and eloquently, a hint of admiration flashed in Du Shuai's eyes. She was completely unaffected by something like that, analyzing things rationally and soberly, and controlling the situation at the first opportunity. This is what it takes to accomplish great things.
This kind of resourcefulness and ability is really impressive. This is the extraordinary woman who climbed up from being the Princess of Qingping County, from being a vagrant, to the position of Princess of Qingping County.
In comparison, Mrs. Du was much inferior. After something like that happened, she just sat there blankly, looking nervous and uneasy.
He already knew his wife's personality, and he wasn't disappointed, "So which one do you think it is?"
He would stick with the wife he chose no matter what, even if she was not fit for the role of mistress of Xiliang.
"The men in black should be desperate criminals from Da Qi, and the leader..." Mu Wanqing said her opinion frankly, "They should be spies from another country. If that's the case, the problem is serious."
"Also, they have been hiding in Da Qi for who knows how many years. If I'm not mistaken, they have already infiltrated various mansions, with the Du Mansion being the most important."
Mrs. Du's face turned pale when she heard this, "This is impossible." This was tantamount to saying that she had seriously neglected her duty.
Du Shuai did not look at his wife, "Princess Qingping, do you think this person is by my wife's side?"
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, "Yes, what happened five years ago was the result of a conspiracy between the inside and the outside. I believe that it was cleaned up at that time, but it was obviously not cleaned up thoroughly, and there were fish that slipped through the net."
Du Shuai looked extremely bad, and his heart felt heavy as if a stone was pressing on it. The fire in the backyard caught him off guard.
"Those two points alone are not enough to prove it."
"Make bold guesses and verify them carefully." Mu Wanqing's eyes were clear and she analyzed things in an orderly manner. "Right now, the most important thing is to catch the traitor in your house and follow the clues. This line cannot be broken. I have a feeling that this is a big fish."
Coach Du took a deep breath. He had also deployed many spies in other countries, but the spies from his country had also penetrated into his territory. You are in me and I am in you. It is normal to be true and false.
Sometimes they know that someone is a spy but don’t catch him just to spread false information.
However, the nail was buried in his house, which touched his bottom line. "Madam, why did you want to come here to burn incense for no reason?"
"Everything has been going wrong lately, and I was flustered, so I suddenly decided..." Mrs. Du's face changed, "No..."
She had the idea on impulse, but someone whispered something in her ear about burning incense and praying to Buddha for safety.
"Who is it?"
"Xiangyun." She is Madam Du's hairdressing maid. She has superb skills and is highly valued.
Soon, Xiangyun was brought to the front. She was a very pretty girl with a pale face and trembling.
"Master Du, Madam, I just saw the rumors recently and was secretly worried about the Second Miss, so I said a few more words. I definitely did not collude with outsiders."
Du Shuai's face was as dark as water. "Drag him down and beat him until he confesses."
Xiangyun rushed to Madam Du and hugged her thighs tightly, "Madam, I am really not that kind of person. Please believe me, believe me."
Mrs. Du looked at her husband subconsciously, wondering if she had made a mistake.
Mu Wanqing's eyes fell on Xiangyun's slender white hands. If you didn't know, you would think she was a lady. She raised her eyebrows, "What is Xiangyun's origin?"
Mrs. Du was in a particularly bad mood. "She is a born child. Her mother was a hairdresser who served me for many years. After her mother passed away, Xiangyun was promoted. She has only one brother in the family. He got married last year. She should have no problem."
That's it? Mu Wanqing didn't get any useful information. "Who did she marry? How is the relationship between the brother and sister? How is her relationship with her sister-in-law? Who is she close to?"
Her interrogative tone angered Madam Du, "I am the Madam of the Du family. I have a lot of things to deal with every day. How could I pay too much attention to a maid?"
Facing her anger, Mu Wanqing remained unmoved and asked confidently, "Shouldn't the people who are close to you be thoroughly checked several times? Not only the family background, but also the social relations should be checked, and an archive should be established to update any changes at any time to obtain first-hand information."
A child born at home is trustworthy? Don't be ridiculous.
Madam Du frowned, "Doing this shows that you don't trust the people around you, and it will make people feel disappointed."
Mu Wanqing used modern management methods, combining kindness and severity, to establish rules and let everyone know where her bottom line was.
"Wrong, this is called setting rules. It is beneficial to both parties. Whoever cannot accept it can be allowed to leave. There is no eternal trust in this world. It all depends on whether the chips of betrayal are sufficient."
"Blind trust will only destroy the things you care about most. Du Shuai, what do you think?"
General Du nodded slightly. This was similar to leading troops in battle.
Mrs. Du has a different view, "I cannot agree with that. I have always convinced people with my virtue."
Mu Wanqing said lightly, "So, five years ago, Miss Du was kidnapped, and five years later, I was ambushed."
A kind person cannot command an army, and a soft-hearted person cannot manage a family.
Mrs. Du: ...
"Husband, do you also think there is something wrong with Xiangyun?"
Xiangyun was dragged out and beaten with a stick. Her screams were frightening and the other servants looked reluctant.
Du Shuai glanced at her indifferently. Time had been especially kind to her. She was still beautiful and innocent, but with a hint of mature charm.
When I was young, I only knew about love, but now, I understand how important the word "suitable" is.
“I only believe in evidence.”
The guard came in and said, "General Du, we still have no idea."
"Fight again." Du Shuai didn't even raise his eyebrows.
Madam Du listened to the screams and trembled in her heart, feeling extremely uncomfortable. "My husband, I believe Xiangyun is innocent, please stop beating her."
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes. What a stupid person! In situations like this, it was most important for the couple to speak with one voice.
Kindness is a virtue, but excessive kindness is a disadvantage.
Du Shuai saw it all and said, "Madam, if you really can't stand it, go to the back hills."
Mrs. Du actually stood up and walked out.
Mu Wanqing was stunned. No way? No way? You are the mistress of the house.
At this moment, a guard ran in, "General Du, Nanny Fang committed suicide."
"Suicide?" Du Shuai and his wife were horrified. "What happened?"
Nanny Fang is Old Madam Du's confidant. Before Old Madam Du passed away, she gave Nanny Fang to Mrs. Du. Mrs. Du values her very much and regards her as her first confidant. She is in charge of all matters big and small in the family.
Although he has retired for the past two years, he is still deeply respected by the Du family and they would come to the mansion to chat during every festival.
"We found out that Madam Fang was Xiangyun's godmother. When we wanted to question her, we discovered that she had hanged herself." The guard's expression was extremely complicated. Madam Fang had a very special status in the mansion and controlled too many resources.
If such a person made a mistake, you can imagine how serious the consequences would be.
"Xiangyun's godmother? How come I don't know?" Mrs. Du was completely dumbfounded. Her three views collapsed and she couldn't believe it at all.
She looked at the other maids, and they also looked confused and had no idea.
This relationship is kept secret so well, who would believe that there is no problem?
Mu Wanqing cleared her throat and reminded, "Du Shuai, first confirm whether it was suicide or someone silenced him. This question is crucial."
"Also, whether it was suicide or homicide, it shows that there are problems within your organization. The news was leaked in advance, so we must conduct a thorough investigation."
"Also, check Fang Ma's past. Was there a problem from the beginning, or did she betray? How did she pass on the information? As long as she did it, there will be traces left. It's useless to silence her."
The only thing to be thankful for is that Mrs. Du is too stupid and Marshal Du will not tell her anything important. The father and son of the Du family live in the military camp all year round, so the possibility of military intelligence being leaked is not high.
Du Shuai looked at her deeply. She saw the problem very clearly and was incredibly smart.
If... this is the mistress of Xiliang, how great it would be. My son has better taste than him.
"Princess Qingping, what do you think of my son?"
"Huh?" The topic jumped too quickly. Mu Wanqing was stunned and subconsciously praised him, "He has noble character, is smart and capable, acts decisively, and has empathy. He is a rare person."
Is it okay to say bad things about someone in front of their parents?
Of course, Du Shaoxuan is really good.
Du Shuai asked directly, "Are you interested in becoming the future hostess of Xiliang?"
Mu Wanqing:……? ? ?
"Husband." Mrs. Du was shocked.
"Father." Du Shaoxuan's hurried voice came from the door.
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