Chapter 227 The only clue
The old grandfather narrowed his eyes slightly, gazing at the emerging wasteland, and began to narrate slowly, "This Iron Lady was originally the wife of an official in a small border town. Her country was invaded by foreign enemies, and the situation was precarious. She lost both her husband and her beloved son. Despite her grief, she resolutely donned her armor and stepped forward."
"With her frail body, she resisted foreign invasions. When the government was in turmoil, she gathered refugees, formed an army, and defended the country's borders to the death. After the war, she encouraged the people to farm and develop commerce, and she transformed a devastated country into a prosperous one."
"Later generations honored her as the Iron Lady. To commemorate her great achievements, a stone of immortality was erected at the border, inscribed with her life story, and a temple was built to pray for her longevity. When our country was first established, the court intended to reward her with honors, but unfortunately, she died of illness in her prime."
After the grandfather finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Gu Yuexuan, who was filled with surprise, and whispered softly, "People often say that women are as fragile as cattails. However, although cattails are soft, they contain a toughness that is even stronger than diamonds."
"Before donning armor and taking to the battlefield, the Iron Lady might have been just an ordinary wife, taking care of her husband and children, without any ambitions. But when troubled times come, women can also demonstrate extraordinary courage."
In other words, you could have no ambition.
You don't need to have any unrealistic expectations.
But once you have that thought, you will definitely be able to achieve it.
The old grandfather gently raised his hand and patted her on the head. He said gently, "With Bo'er away, you have no one to consult with. It's normal to feel panicked and nervous when suddenly shouldering such a heavy responsibility. But there's no need to be afraid."
"Now that you've started, act boldly. If others can do it, you can do it too. Even if you really mess up, I'm still here, and the sky won't fall."
The old grandfather's seemingly casual words contained great power. They calmed Gu Yuexuan's anxiety without a sound and allowed her to regain her confidence and courage.
When she first made this decision, Gu Yuexuan did lack firm conviction in her heart.
In her previous life, she was well-read and skilled in farming and digging. However, due to the constraints of her upbringing and the limitations of her vision, she deep down longed for a peaceful and ordinary life and had no particular desire for adventure.
The reason why she had the idea of becoming a landlord was entirely due to the influence of Tu Subo.
However, she hid her inner turmoil deeply, never showing any fear in front of others. She never thought that her grandfather would see through all the fears and anxieties that even she herself was unwilling to admit.
Gu Yuexuan was silent for a long time, finally lowered her head and showed a bitter smile.
"Thank you, Grandfather."
The old grandfather waved his hand and replied calmly: "This is all due to your wisdom, why thank me?"
"Let's go, there are still many things to do." The old grandfather's words were filled with unquestionable authority.
Gu Yuexuan sniffed lightly, quickened her pace to catch up with her grandfather, quickly adjusted her mood, and began to talk about other matters with her grandfather.
The old grandfather spent most of his time listening, occasionally asking questions, and every time he got a response, he would skillfully guide Gu Yuexuan to continue elaborating.
If Tu Subo was present at this moment, he would find that the way his grandfather was guiding Gu Yuexuan was exactly the same as the expression he had when he was teaching himself.
It was as if he had returned to the age of ten.
At the same time, at Fengsong Ferry, eight hundred miles away.
Tu Subo, dressed in black and looking considerably thinner, stared blankly at the boxes piled high with gold, silver, and jewelry. A man in red, squatting nearby and fiddling with the contents, raised his head and raised an eyebrow. "With all this treasure, could he have gone on to become a robber?"
Tu Subo's voice was calm and unwavering: "Am I a robber?"
The man in red sat nonchalantly on the reed-covered ground, a faint smile on his face. "A broken arrow could make the Hu family offer such a large sum of money to keep their mouths shut. It's clear that there must be many mysteries and unknown secrets hidden within."
He grabbed the dazzlingly gleaming gold ingot, raised it high into the air, and then casually dropped it back into the box. His eyes swept over the scattered jade bottles on the ground, and he said with a barely perceptible hint of pride, "It seems we've found the right place."
"There were serious problems with the arrows and weapons your father used during his campaign."
The man surnamed Hu he mentioned was once the director of the Kyoto Armory, in charge of the deployment and preparation of military equipment, and had forged a deep friendship with Marquis Jingyuan for many years.
Logically speaking, the weapons he was personally responsible for should be impeccable, but that was precisely where the problem lay.
Tu Subo blinked rapidly, his voice low and firm, "Let's continue our investigation from here. The armory is full of mixed people, and your father can't be completely unprepared. There must be some secret hidden here that we don't know about."
"That's natural."
"However, this test of Hu has certainly made him wary. He probably won't make any moves in the short term. How about we just tie him up and interrogate him?"
"What's the point of tying him up?"
Tu Subo glanced at him meaningfully and said in a cold tone, "Cheng Jingkuan, do you really think you are a bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor?"
A sly smile appeared on Cheng Jingkuan's lips.
Tu Subo sighed helplessly, "This is the only clue we have right now. We can't afford to let anyone named Hu make any mistakes. We must continue to monitor him."
"Desperate dogs will leap over the wall. Once he panics, he will definitely take action. We need to carefully investigate who he has close contacts with and continue to dig deeper along this clue."
This matter cannot be rushed.
They had found the clue of the armory after going through great difficulties. If they easily alerted the other party, all their previous efforts would be in vain.
Cheng Jingkuan knew it well, but he deliberately teased, "The grandson of Mr. Hu is as timid as a mouse. What if he's frightened a little and he confesses everything?"
"Without solid evidence, how can his testimony alone stand? Even if he were dead, nothing he said would serve as evidence. It might be easy to kill him, but our goal is to uncover the truth."
Tu Subo cast a cold look at him, as if he were looking at a fool, and scolded him in a cold tone: "Don't cause trouble again."
"Your status as an adopted son is unknown, otherwise you would have been on the list of those whose property was to be confiscated. I am not able to go out frequently, so please do not destroy yourself and waste your life in vain."
A hint of coldness flashed across Cheng Jingkuan's eyes, his gaze fixed on the broken jade bottle, his voice low and distant: "You can rest assured, I will remember my adoptive father's deep hatred in my heart."
"However, speaking of another matter, I heard that you have a very close relationship with my sister-in-law?"
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