Young Marquis Su put Si Yan down, stood up, and tightly grasped the sword in his hand. He said with a firm look in his eyes: "Sister, brother-in-law, no matter what, I will be with you. We must not let those bad guys go!"
Prime Minister Su took a deep breath and slowly stood up. He looked at his family in front of him, his heart filled with emotion. He once thought he could protect his family, but he never expected his wife to be murdered like this. Now that the truth is gradually becoming clear, he will never let his family suffer any harm again. "We can't be impulsive. Now that we know that Minister Gao may be behind this, we must act more cautiously. Minister Gao has a huge influence in the court. We need to collect more evidence to bring him down." Prime Minister Su's voice was steady and powerful, revealing the wisdom and decisiveness of a long-time official.
Jiang Yan nodded and said, "Father-in-law is right. I will arrange for the secret guards to continue the investigation and collect evidence of the collusion between Minister Gao and Doctor Zhou, as well as more information about their dealings with the Wang family. At the same time, we must also pay attention to Minister Gao's movements in the court to prevent him from noticing and taking action in advance."
Su Jinli pondered for a moment and said, "In addition to investigating Minister Gao, we can't ignore other clues. Although this secret account book is important, there may be other omissions. We need to sort out the previous clues again, and maybe we can find some new clues."
Young Marquis Su scratched his head and said, "Sister, you're right. I think we can start with the people around Liu, maybe we can find out something. After all, she must have had a lot of dealings with the Wang family and Doctor Zhou back then."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Thus, on this stormy night, the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion began to re-plan the direction of their investigation, and a battle with the forces of darkness began.
In the days that followed, Jiang Yan's secret guards, like ghosts, roamed the streets of the capital. They sought information about Minister Gao and gathered evidence of his dealings with Doctor Zhou and the Wang family. However, Minister Gao was cautious and secretive, and the guards' investigation was slow.
At the Prime Minister's residence, Su Jinli carefully reviewed the various clues she had gathered, trying to find some overlooked details. She buried herself in the files all day, not missing a single possible clue. She pondered every name and every date, hoping to find some connection.
Following his own ideas, Young Marquis Su began investigating those close to Liu. He sought out Liu's former maids, housekeepers, and others, questioning them one by one. However, they were either vague about the events of the past or had long since disappeared. After a difficult search, he finally tracked down Liu's former confidant. Initially hesitant, the maidservant remained hesitant, but under Young Marquis Su's repeated questioning, she finally revealed some hidden secrets.
It turned out that Liu had been in close contact with Minister Gao's wife, often attending banquets together. Once, upon returning from Minister Gao's residence, Liu appeared flustered, as if something serious had happened. Afterward, she began to frequently contact Doctor Zhou, even instructing her maid not to tell anyone about the incident.
Young Marquis Su told Su Jinli and Jiang Yan the news. Su Jinli, upon hearing this, was moved and said, "It seems that Minister Gao's wife is also very likely involved. We must find a way to break through with her."
Jiang Yan pondered for a moment and then said, "Mrs. Gao lives in seclusion and rarely shows up in public. It's not easy to get close to her. However, I heard that she is quite fond of poetry and songs. Perhaps we can start from this aspect."
Su Jinli nodded and said, "I know some talented women in the capital. Perhaps we can organize a poetry gathering through them and invite Minister Gao's wife to attend. That way, we'll have a chance to get close to her and see if we can get some information out of her."
After hearing their plan, Prime Minister Su said, "This plan is feasible, but we must be cautious. Minister Gao's wife is not a simple person. If we are not careful, we may alert the enemy."
So, Su Jinli began preparing for the poetry gathering. She invited many talented women from the capital, meticulously decorated the venue, and prepared a variety of excellent poems. On the day of the poetry gathering, Minister Gao's wife, as expected, arrived. She was dressed in gorgeous attire and behaved elegantly, but a subtle wariness lingered in her eyes.
Su Jinli took the initiative to approach and chat with the wife of Minister Gao. The two started chatting about poetry and songs, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. However, every time Su Jinli tried to bring the topic back to the past, the wife of Minister Gao always cleverly avoided the topic. Just when Su Jinli was feeling a little disappointed, the wife of Minister Gao suddenly mentioned Doctor Zhou.
"I heard that Doctor Zhou disappeared a few days ago. I don't know what happened." Mrs. Gao said casually.
Su Jinli's heart moved, and she said, "Really? I've heard about this, too. Doctor Zhou is such an accomplished doctor, how could he suddenly disappear? Madam, do you know the reason?"
Mrs. Gao frowned slightly and said, "I'm not too sure. I just heard from the master that Doctor Zhou seems to be involved in some trouble."
Su Jinli continued to probe, "Trouble? Could it be related to the incident when the old lady from the Wang family poisoned my biological mother?"
Mrs. Gao's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "I'm not sure about that. It's better not to speculate about these things."
Although Mrs. Gao didn't reveal any further information, Su Jinli sensed from her reaction that she must know something. After the poetry gathering, Su Jinli told Jiang Yan and Su Xiang about her conversation with Mrs. Gao.
Jiang Yan analyzed, "Mrs. Gao's reaction shows that she is definitely involved in this matter. We need to keep an eye on her, maybe we can find more clues."
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