The once stunningly beautiful Yue Niang of Huaiyang was redeemed by a wealthy man from the capital and disappeared without a trace.
Most people assumed she had changed her name and become someone's concubine in the backyard.
"I have already sent someone to Huaiyang to investigate. Gongye Ziwei pawned a jade pendant at the madam of Yunfang Pavilion. It was of excellent quality. The madam gave it to her nephew. I have checked it and it does indeed have the seal of Wen Yunbo. There is no mistake."
"And what about Gongye Wencheng?"
"How would I know?" Chen He's voice was a little softer as he helplessly spread his hands. "Everyone who knew about this back then was dealt with by the Gongye family. The midwife only escaped because she went to her daughter and son-in-law's house. When she returned, the house had already been burned down. They probably didn't check and thought she had perished in the fire."
Su Junyao frowned, sensing something amiss: "Why don't the Gongye family verify anything?"
Are you suggesting that killing and arson are just a game?
Chen He had no idea whether the Gongye family had any serious illness; in any case, they treated people like it was a joke and didn't care about human life at all.
"Hand over the evidence you have found to the prefect and let them investigate it carefully."
"yes."
Upholding justice in the Great Zhou Dynasty is everyone's responsibility!
In other words, Gongye Changfeng is very likely not the grandson of Old Master Gongye, but... his son!
"Tsk, this place is really messy."
Su Junyao hadn't had much contact with Gongye Shi, but from the last incident, he knew she wasn't easy to get along with. If Gongye Changfeng was the product of the old master's betrayal of his promise, then some of Gongye Changfeng's actions could be explained.
He is very likely not an enemy but a friend.
Su Junyao asked Chen He to pass the message to the Second Prince, wanting to see what the Second Prince would do.
He just felt that the Gongye family's schemes were definitely not small, and at least not as obvious as the Gongye clan's on the surface. There must be a third person behind them.
If he can find out the truth, then he's quite capable. He'll definitely speak up for him on the day he enters the court.
"My lord, what should we do now?"
Are they just going to wait and see what happens to the Second Prince? Are they just going to stay out of it?
"Go and find some books for early learning."
Chen He agreed, but turned back halfway. "An enlightenment book? For Miss Qiuqiu?"
"She's not even ten months old yet!" It's like casting pearls before swine to a baby. "I think Miss might prefer storybooks. I heard the bookstores in the south of the city have new books by gentle scholars, perhaps..."
Chen He's voice trailed off as he ran off under his master's angry glare, shouting, "I'll go and buy all the primers available on the market right away!"
Miss, you've worked so hard! He'll definitely have Dongxiao read you a storybook tonight as a bedtime story!
Chiu Chiu lay on a small stool, watching her two older brothers painfully memorize their lessons.
She shouldn't be here; she should be in bed.
Why did her two older brothers have to take her with them when they went to school?
Chiu Chiu has a complete set of small tables and stools, which she used to find interesting, but now she just finds it torture.
She slapped the books off the small table, then plopped down on the floor like a spoiled child, "Ouch!"
The little girl howled angrily, waving her tiny fists as if trying to punch them one by one, making the table bang loudly.
Su Jingwen gave her a look, then went back to reading. He was used to memorizing in noisy environments, and the little noise from Chuchu wouldn't bother him.
But that didn't work for Su Xiucheng. After sitting for a while, he felt uncomfortable, as if there were thorns on the stool, and he kept twisting and turning until he met Qiuqiu's eyes.
Seeing this, Su Jingwen sighed. This kid is just bored now. He'll realize how serious things are after the autumn examination!
Seeing that his brother was focused on memorizing his lessons and ignoring him, Su Xiucheng got up and slowly moved to Qiuqiu's side.
"Shh!"
Chirp covered her mouth and obediently dared not make a sound.
She was just about to give her fourth brother a flattering smile when, to her surprise, he had already picked her up and dashed out.
[Dear Third Brother, when you see me again, I'll be happily... Oops! You bumped into my foot!]
Su Jingwen: "..."
If you hadn't told me they could get along, they'd be even more compatible; their unreliable personalities are exactly the same!
Sooner or later they'll have their day.
The brother and sister breathed a sigh of relief as they stepped out of the study; their academic underachiever nature was undeniable.
"Chirp chirp, doesn't the air outside smell sweet?"
"Mmm!" Chuchu nodded vigorously, embracing the wonderful new life.
But where should they go now?
Su Xiucheng didn't know where to go either, so he said, "Let me take you out to play."
The weather is so nice today, why stay home and do nothing? They should go out!
Su Xiucheng, similar to the woman he saw on the street, found a strip of cloth and tied Qiuqiu to his chest, then quietly slipped out the back door with her.
The sun was scorching today, and the two of them were soon drenched in sweat. Chuchu's small mouth was slightly open as she breathed heavily, the fabric strips under her armpits chafing her a little uncomfortably.
She was as immobilized as a bound pig, flailed twice, and patted her fourth brother with a pained expression. "Why don't we go back?"
Indeed, studying can change one's destiny.
The third brother, who studies, eats ice cream at home, while the younger brother, who doesn't study, sunbathes outside.
Su Xiucheng deeply agreed, nodding but pausing halfway through. Nodding now would be slapping himself in the face. No matter how bitter or tiring it was, he had to endure it.
"Chirp chirp, at this time we must stand together and never go home alone."
Chiu Chiu lifted her chubby little feet, leaving a black mark on Su Xiucheng's clothes with her shoes.
She probably doesn't have the ability to go home by herself in this state.
But where are they going in this heat?
Su Xiucheng only cared about bringing Qiuqiu out; he had no idea where they were going in this hot weather.
But he's rich!
"Come on, I'll take you out to eat!"
With a clap of her little hands, she declared, "Even if I don't study, there are other ways out."
Eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks!
The two swaggered into a nearby restaurant. Just as Qiuqiu was about to call for the waiter, Su Xiucheng suddenly bent down, covered Qiuqiu's mouth, and moved along the wall to the corner.
Chiu Chiu's little hands clung to Fourth Brother, covering her nose so she couldn't breathe!
Did you run into debt collectors?
As if chased by a dog, Su Xiucheng lurked mysteriously in the corner, staring intently at a certain figure on the second floor.
"Shh, there's something up ahead. I think we need to go into hiding."
It was obvious that her fourth brother had no experience in infiltration, so Qiuqiu moved her fourth brother's hand up to cover her face.
Doesn't he know that they've become the most eye-catching presence in the entire restaurant?
Fourth Brother, keep a low profile, keep a low profile!
After being reminded by Qiuqiu, Su Xiucheng looked up and glanced at the customers nearby who weren't eating but were looking at him. He awkwardly tugged at the corners of his mouth, gave a silly smile, and immediately prepared to move on to another spot.
"Young Master Su, what are you doing here? Is your foot injury healed?"
Su Xiucheng looked up suddenly, and the second floor was empty; the person was already standing in front of him.
"Greetings, Wen Yunbo."
Gongye Changfeng stood in front of Su Xiucheng, followed by a slightly shorter guard.
"Young Master Su and Miss Qiuqiu, would you like to come along?"
Gongye Changfeng extended an invitation to the brother and sister.
Now, in Su Xiucheng's eyes, he is a terrifying, demonic being. Unsolicited favors are either malicious or thieving, and it certainly can't be anything good.
withdraw!
Chiu Chiu reached out and beckoned to Gongye Changfeng with her finger: "Fourth Brother, stay!"
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