Chapter 454: Falling out

Fang Qinghong's face changed color in an instant. His originally calm face was now like the sky before a storm, overcast and extremely ugly.

His eyes flashed with complex emotions, anger, disappointment, and deep worries intertwined together, making his entire face look twisted and evil.

He was originally full of confidence, thinking that with the deep relationship between An Yueya and Concubine An, he could cleverly hide his true identity and be impeccable.

Because of this, he never imagined that Qin Shu would see through this secret, and this sudden blow shocked him.

Although An Yueya had lent a helping hand in times of crisis and saved him from the water and fire, at this moment, Fang Qinghong even began to question her ability, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Fang Qinghong's face changed a lot, from iron blue to pale, and then from flushed to gradually calm.

This series of color changes, like the ups and downs in his inner world, showed the drastic fluctuations of his emotions.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement, and then turned his gaze to Qin Shu in front of him. He asked with a hint of unwillingness and confusion in his tone.

"When did you know all this?"

Qin Shu just snorted contemptuously in the face of his doubts, and her voice revealed obvious indifference. A trace of disdain flashed across her eyes quickly, as if she was disdainful of his question. Fang Qinghong was extremely disgusted by the arrogance and indifference that emanated from his bones.

She asked back.

"What do you think General Helian and I have been busy with these days?"

So, they had actually conducted a thorough investigation in secret and spared no effort to collect various evidences. All this made him act like a fool now.

After hearing these words, Fang Qinghong showed an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face. He seemed to have understood that the Qin family had more in their hands than he imagined.

"Hehe," Fang Qinghong said with a gloomy face, forcing a smile, revealing an indescribable bitterness and self-mockery in his voice, "It seems that you have already begun to suspect me?"

The smile did not reach his eyes, and his face became even gloomier, and his temperament became more indifferent and alienated.

There was a bit of self-mockery and deep helplessness in his voice. He knew that his disguise and concealment had been completely exposed at this moment.

Qin Shu did not answer his question directly, she just stared at him closely with a cold and firm look. Qin Shu's momentum naturally needs no explanation, Fang Qinghong just lowered his head, his heart hanging.

This silent response was more powerful than any fierce words. It made Fang Qinghong thoroughly understand that he had been exposed.

Qin Qixuan saw that Fang Qinghong had taken off his disguise, and he knew that the two sides had completely torn their faces apart. He took a deep breath and spoke in a steady tone.

"You should be An Yueya's subordinate, right? In this capital, besides her, who else would have such deep hostility towards the Qin family and such a careful plan to deal with us?"

Although his voice was calm, it revealed unquestionable firmness and strength.

Fang Qinghong neither confirmed nor denied this question. He was obviously tired of this fight and didn't want to have too much entanglement with the Qin family. He tried to issue a warning.

"Don't be too happy too soon. One day, you Qin family will pay the price for this..."

But Qin Shu didn't bother to listen to his threats. She signaled the guards to act with a cold look. She gave a decisive order.

"Take him to the dungeon."

Fang Qinghong was shocked. He didn't expect Qin Shu to act so quickly and decisively, and directly ordered the guards to imprison him in the Qin Mansion! This sudden change made him stunned, and then he shouted angrily.

"What are you going to do? I... I am a citizen of the capital after all. Are you trying to force me to confess?"

Before Qin Shu responded, Helian Shi interrupted with a sneer.

"You have already told others that you live in the Qin family, so even if you disappear for a few days, the outside world will not be surprised. Just stay in the dungeon."

His words revealed an unquestionable determination, indicating that Fang Qinghong's fate was firmly in the hands of the Qin family.

Fang Qinghong saw the resolute attitude of Qin Shu and Helian Shi, and his heart was in a panic. He suddenly seemed to remember something, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw, and said anxiously.

"You, you can't do this to me, the person behind me will never let you go!" His voice was a little threatening and pleading.

Qin Shu heard this, looked at him with disdain, and said contemptuously.

"The person behind? Do you mean Anyueya?" Her tone revealed her disdain for Anyueya.

Fang Qinghong's pupils shrank slightly. He didn't expect Qin Shu to mention Anyueya so directly. Qin Shu continued to speak slowly.

"Who is Anyueya? We have been investigating you for several days, but we still know how you communicate. Don't worry, no one knows where you are except us."

These words made Fang Qinghong completely desperate. Only at this moment did he truly realize his situation, and endless fear surged in his heart.

The guards grabbed Fang Qinghong's arms tightly and pulled him firmly towards the dungeon.

Fang Qinghong's face was as pale as paper, and he had lost his former rosy and vitality. His eyes were full of fear and uneasiness, as if he was aware of the fate he was about to face.

At this critical moment, he immediately began to beg for mercy, his voice trembling and urgent.

"Please, let me go! I know I was wrong, I am willing to do anything to make up for my mistake!" He shouted loudly, his tone full of despair and pleading.

However, the guards had no expression on their faces, as if they were indifferent to his plea for mercy.

"Master Qin! I was wrong, I will tell you everything!" His voice was trembling and full of pleading.

As Anyueya's subordinate, Fang Qinghong naturally knew many secrets about her. However, Qin Shu did not believe that he would tell everything without reservation at this time. After all, he had not received any substantial punishment.

Therefore, Qin Shu ignored Fang Qinghong's pleas for mercy and let the guards drag him away. She decided to let Fang Qinghong experience the torture in the dungeon first, and then make further decisions based on his performance.

The guards continued to pull him forward indifferently until Fang Qinghong was completely dragged into the darkness of the dungeon.

Only in this way can they ensure that he will confess the truth and expose Anyueya's true face and conspiracy.

Qin Xixi witnessed her mother's decisiveness and wisdom, and felt that her mother was really amazing!