Chapter 18 Angry Chirp
The three officials of the Dali Temple waited and waited, but the two young masters of the Wenyang Marquis's mansion never came.
They were just asking questions as a matter of routine, not interrogating a suspect, so they were too embarrassed to urge him and could only keep glancing at Chen He with their eyes.
Chen He gave an awkward smile. He had already sent someone to urge them, but the servants said that the two young masters were missing and they had already gone to look for them.
Chen He: "Gentlemen, please have some tea."
Just as Lord He's patience was running out, two young men suddenly burst in.
At the age of seven or eight, although they were different in weight, they looked very much alike and must be the twins of the Marquis of Wenyang.
Lord He stepped forward with a smile, intending to comfort the two children and tell them not to be afraid. However, the thinner one put his index finger to his lips and gestured for him to be quiet.
Su Jingwen lowered his voice: "Shh, keep your voice down, my sister is asleep."
Lord He's gaze was drawn to a bulging lump on Su Jingwen's chest. What was that?
There's a younger sister? Is she the newborn young lady of the Marquis of Wenyang's mansion?
Chen He also noticed the commotion and came to investigate. When he peeked out, he was almost startled and jumped up. "My goodness, how could you have stolen the young lady out?"
If that doting son of the crown prince finds out about the two young masters' knees, they're probably doomed!
The twins frowned and glared at Chen He simultaneously, saying in unison, "Shh, keep your voice down, your sister is sleeping!"
Lord He lifted a corner of the blanket covering Su Jingwen's chest, revealing a small, adorable baby boy grinning at him, his big, dark eyes sparkling with excitement.
[Happy! I can finally go out for some fresh air!]
Wow, there are so many people!
Lord He, who treated the Dali Temple official, considered himself an extremely kind person. However, because of his rough appearance and unkind look, His Majesty deemed him very suitable for the position of Dali Temple Minister.
Year after year, prisoners were dealt with one after another.
Now he has no problem stopping his child from crying at night.
Now, seeing a little baby so excited and unafraid of him, Master He was moved to tears. After all these years, finally someone had seen through his rugged exterior to his soft heart.
At first glance, I felt an instant connection with the young lady of the Marquis's mansion.
"Come, let me hug you."
The two brothers took a step back at the same time and stared at Lord He warily with Chen He, as if they were looking at human traffickers.
Lord He coughed lightly, explaining, "The young lady is still young, her bones haven't fully developed yet, how can you hold her like that? Brother Chen, do you even know how to hold a child?"
Chen He shook his head. He hadn't even found a wife yet, so how could he be holding a child?
Lord He declared confidently, "That's why I should do it!"
The two officials following behind were not of high rank and did not understand why their superiors were coming to take a child. Curious, they peeked out and saw a small, round face.
Hello, Uncle.
Two adults: What an adorable baby!
Lord He used his ability to hold children to gain priority in holding the baby.
It doesn't matter who holds the cub, as long as no one steals it.
Moreover, this uncle might look fierce, but his actual aura was remarkably peaceful. She could sense that he was a very kind person, surrounded by an aura of righteousness—the kind of aura that Chiu Chiu liked!
The two brothers stood there, glancing at Lord He with their eyes, as if he wanted to steal their sister.
Even the upright Lord He had a day when he was suspected of being a bad person!
Lord He was very fond of Qiuqiu and played with her for a while, making the little baby giggle. However, he did not forget the purpose of his visit.
"Young masters, I have a few questions for you regarding the horse fright and injury incident at the East City Horse Ranch. Would it be convenient for you?"
The two brothers exchanged a glance and nodded: "Please ask, sir."
Lord He: "I heard that the two young masters reminded us of the horse's fright yesterday. I wonder if you two stumbled upon it by accident or if you know something inside?"
Looking at Qiuqiu, whose expression was exactly the same as Lord He's, Su Xiucheng thought that she was the one with the inside story.
At their age, they still knew what they could and could not say, and told Lord He everything they had said that day, which was consistent with what Lord He had learned in advance.
He nodded without saying anything.
After asking his question, Lord He remained silent, only staring at the two brothers.
Even Chiu Chiu was nervous, let alone the twins.
Uncle, my brother is a good person.
Why isn't anyone asking ChiuChiu? ChiuChiu knows everything.
Su Jingwen glanced at the very disappointed Qiuqiu and thought to himself, what could this little brat possibly know?
[The horse ate something bad and is now helping others harm people. Sigh, so pitiful.]
Jiujiu is the kindest one. He doesn’t eat randomly and doesn’t kick others!
The two brothers, who could hear the whispers, were horrified. Su Jingwen subconsciously asked Lord He, "Wasn't what happened yesterday an accident?"
Lord He's eyes were probing, and instead of answering, he asked, "Why does the Third Young Master think it was an accident?"
Su Jingwen's palms were sweaty, but he couldn't say that he had heard his sister's thoughts. He could only calm himself down and explain, "The Ferghana horse that Xue Zheng brought is a treasure that His Highness the Prince of Ying has just acquired. Everyone knows that Ferghana horses are difficult to tame. I thought it was because the Ferghana horse was fierce and that it was startled yesterday because of the many people who disturbed it."
"But in my humble opinion, if this matter can alarm the officials of the Dali Temple, then it must be no simple matter!"
Lord He then asked, "Then, Third Young Master, why don't you share your thoughts on this matter?"
Su Jingwen pointed to himself and subconsciously looked at Su Xiucheng.
Su Xiucheng turned aside to avoid his brother's pleading gaze. "It's time to show your strength. As your younger brother, I won't steal your limelight."
Su Jingwen had no choice but to bear it all himself.
Chuchu: [Brother is awesome!]
With his sister's encouragement, Su Jingwen immediately stood up and decided not to lose face in front of his sister no matter what!
Combining Qiuqiu's thoughts with his own bold guess, Su Jingwen said, "If Da Wanju didn't hurt people for no reason, the most likely reason is that it took some kind of drug that can control its emotions. Why don't you investigate its diet, sir? You should be able to find something."
Chiu Chiu's eyes sparkled; her brother is amazing!
She thought about the contents of the book. Xue Zheng, who was called the villain along with her third and fourth brothers, was violent and irritable because he was framed by the male protagonist when he was ten years old.
He fell off his horse and had his kneecaps crushed by the horse; he'll be a cripple for life.
Therefore, he always used the power of the Prince's Mansion to oppose the male protagonist. If it weren't for him, the third and fourth brothers would have been killed by the male protagonist long ago.
My brother’s benefactor is his friend!
The little Jiujiu brat is angry!
Bad guys bullied Xue Zheng, causing him to break his leg and be forced to crawl on the ground!
Bad! Bad! Bad!
An angry, childish voice rang out. Lord He subconsciously glanced around the room; he thought he'd just heard a child scream?
The sound was hazy and unreal, but seeing that the expressions of the other people in the room didn't change, I just thought I was hallucinating.
Su Jingwen and Su Xiucheng's expressions didn't change, but the shock was so great that they were completely stunned.
Someone is plotting to kill Xue Zheng?!
(End of this chapter)
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