Chapter 33: Daddy is inexhaustible
The maid next to the woman whispered: "Madam, calm down... General Chang has returned to the capital and will most likely investigate this matter. Although the person who did not do his job well has been dealt with, it is better to be careful now..."
The woman sneered, "Is a lame and crude general worth my concern? Besides, he's not his biological son!"
As she spoke, she didn't know what she was thinking of. Her eyes grew more angry, mixed with cold jealousy: "...As long as I live, I will never let my master meet her!"
“Bang!”
Another white porcelain teacup shattered.
…
When Jiantong returned to Chang's house, Chang Kuo was searching for something in the study with his brother and sister.
"Found it, this is it!" Chang Kuo took out a wooden sword from a large box and handed it to Chang Suining: "It's this peach wood sword. Come, Suining, take it!"
Is it made of mahogany?
Today's experience in Dayun Temple was still fresh in Chang Suining's mind. He felt like a ghost and hesitated for a moment before he dared to tentatively poke it with his finger.
Eh, didn't drive her away? So I poked her again.
"Sister, this is made of peach wood, it won't cut your hands!" Chang Sui'an took it and pricked the back of his hand hard as if to demonstrate to her: "Look, it won't cut you!"
Chang Suining nodded: "...Thank you, brother, otherwise I really wouldn't know."
Seeing her take it, Chang Kuo smiled and said, "Since Suining wants to learn martial arts now, use this first! It will also save you from hurting yourself!"
This peach wood sword was made by him many years ago and he had given it to his daughter a long time ago. However, the little girl didn't like wielding swords or sticks at all and she was somewhat disgusted with the gift. Although he felt it was a pity, he didn't force her.
I just didn’t expect that after putting it aside for so many years, I would use it again today.
but……
My daughter's look just now actually showed some disgust?
Chang Kuo looked carefully at the girl's expression.
But she smiled: "Thank you, Dad."
Chang Kuo immediately smiled, thinking that he was just seeing things.
At this time, the sword boy got permission and walked in from outside and saluted: "General, Sir, Lady——"
Chang Suining, holding the peach wood sword, looked up at him and asked, "Is he dead?"
The sword boy was stunned for a moment and nodded: "Yes..."
But... he shouldn't have shown a mournful expression on his face, right? How did the girl see it at a glance?
Chang Kuo said seriously, "Tell me what happened in detail first."
Jian Tong then explained in detail how he had followed Zhou Ding throughout the day.
"It's better to die." Chang Suining said, thinking of the boy who escaped from Zhou Ding's men.
In this way, the brother and sister could completely escape this disaster.
"But if that's the case, there will be no evidence at all, right?" Chang Sui'an said subconsciously.
"He didn't know who killed him until he died. Even if he was alive, who could he prove anything to?" Chang Suining said, "He successfully led the person behind this out this time. He has made full use of his resources."
This kind of scourge is a threat to innocent people if it lives one more day. Now that it has been fully utilized, it will die when it is time to die, so it is less of a worry.
After hearing this, Chang Sui'an no longer felt burdened, and instead felt a little resentful: "This is a bargain for him!"
He didn't even have the chance to fulfill his long-cherished wish of giving Zhou Ding a good beating. This might be the biggest regret of his life.
"Where did you end up following him to?" Chang Kuo asked Jian Tong with a frown.
"It's in Changxinfang." Jian Tong said, "But it looks like a separate courtyard, and there's no plaque hanging in front of the door."
Chang Kuo: "Can you please remember which household it is?"
The sword boy nodded: "I've made a note of it. I was afraid it was too dark to see clearly, so I made a subtle mark on it."
"Okay." Chang Kuo nodded and thought, "He had his subordinates come forward to do the work, and chose to stay in another courtyard temporarily... Seeing that Zhou Ding failed, he was immediately eliminated to prevent future troubles. This person is quite efficient and ruthless in his actions."
Chang Suining's eyes were filled with contemplation. "As long as we find out who the owner of this villa is, the identity of the murderer will naturally become clear."
Chang Sui'an: "That's right!"
"This matter..." Chang Suining paused and changed his address: "Should we go and ask Mr. Yu for help?"
Now that Ah Zeng is in charge of the Sigongtai, he must be secretly in possession of the details of many officials and dignitaries' properties. Having him investigate this matter would save time and be more accurate - some dignitaries would purchase properties and, in order to conceal their tracks, would not necessarily record the properties directly under their names, so it would be troublesome to investigate using ordinary means.
Chang Kuo looked at his daughter: "You mean... looking for your fourth father?"
Chang Suining's eyes widened.
Are there really four?
And it was... A Zeng? After the abbot, A Li had a fourth father who was the chief eunuch? There were more and more unknown surprises.
"How many fathers do I have?" Faced with these fathers who seemed to be inexhaustible, Chang Suining could not help but ask.
Seeing that the child really didn't remember this and seemed to be getting angry, Chang Kuo put himself in his shoes and couldn't help but feel that this father seemed to be too repetitive...
He forced a smile and said soothingly: "Don't be afraid, this is the last one!"
He added: "You must know that not everyone is qualified to be our Sui Ning's father!"
Chang Sui Ning kept silent.
This is true and not entirely true - being a father to her or to A Li is an extremely adventurous job.
As if to prepare the child mentally, Chang Kuo added: "Speaking of your fourth father, although he has a stinky face, speaks harshly, does things carelessly, and is annoying...there is nothing wrong with him."
Chang Suining: “…”
"Not really" - is that how it is used? And, this is actually referring to Ah Zeng? Just by looking at the order, we can tell that this is the youngest of her "four fathers".
If the other three could have been her elders and it wouldn't be a loss for them to call them dad, then A Zeng was the only old friend who was the same age as her and could be said to have grown up with her.
But the A Zeng in her memory was smart and handsome, gentle and clever, meticulous and considerate, and was not at all like what Lao Chang described.
However, this was obviously not the time to delve into the matter, so Chang Suining brought his attention back to the main topic: "Then can I ask Mr. Yu for help with this matter?"
After all, although "there is nothing wrong with it", there are still quite a lot of problems.
"Of course it's convenient." Chang Kuo smiled and said, "He may not care about other people's affairs, but he will definitely not stand idly by when it comes to your affairs - he doesn't call you dad for nothing."
Chang Sui'an nodded hurriedly: "The reason why I was able to successfully find my sister this time was because I secretly asked Yu Gong for help... When Yu Gong heard about this, he agreed without saying a word!"
The sword boy glanced at his husband.
Yu Gong did not say nothing, I still remember... he scolded my lover with a cold face until he burst into tears.
Oh, even the general was scolded.
Chang Kuo naturally didn't know about this matter, so he didn't delay and immediately wrote a letter and asked someone to secretly deliver it to Yu Zeng.
The Sigongtai was ostensibly in charge of inner court punishments and treasury affairs, but with the emperor's "tacit consent", its power had long since extended to the outer court. Its secret intelligence network was one of the powerful tools the emperor used to control all officials.
Therefore, many people inside and outside the court talked about Yu Gong with horrified expressions.
And what Chang Kuo said was true. Yu Zeng was undoubtedly concerned about Chang Suining's affairs. Although he did not show up, he received a reply the next day.
When he opened the letter, he saw that the identity of the owner of the villa was clearly written on the letter paper.
When Chang Kuo saw this, he was both shocked and angry.
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