Chapter 708
Madam Cheng snapped out of her daze and subconsciously looked at Zhong Jie.
Seeing the Yunnan princess's gloomy expression, Madam Cheng shuddered and quickly said, "That's right. Guards, take this maid away and find out who's behind this!"
Madam Cheng had already noticed the incongruous glass honey jar, and after overhearing the conversation between the poisoner and Shen Rang, she had a pretty good idea of what had happened.
The Huo family and Shen Rang didn't want to punish the maid; they wanted Yun Wan!
Madam Cheng now only hopes that this maid can quickly reveal Yun Wan's whereabouts, otherwise, with such a huge oversight in the Cheng family, they will inevitably be implicated!
Thinking of this, Madam Cheng whispered a few words to her confidante, instructing her to personally go and keep an eye on things, lest someone take it upon themselves to show mercy to the woman and bring disaster upon the Cheng family!
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In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.
The Cheng family tried every possible method, but they still couldn't get Pearl to talk.
When the servant came to report, Madam Cheng couldn't help but secretly admire Pearl.
Such a loyal servant is truly rare; it's just a pity he followed the wrong person.
Madam Cheng suppressed her regret and looked at Zhong Jie: "Your Highness, this matter is of great importance. If we cannot get a result from the investigation, I will not be at ease. Fortunately, the young master is here. Why don't we ask him to help the Cheng family find out the truth?"
Even if the Cheng family can't get things done, they still have to make their stance clear. Madam Cheng's words now indicate that she's prepared to hand over the pearl entirely to the Prince's Mansion.
Zhong Jie understood her meaning and turned to Huo Shu: "Since Madam Cheng has said so, Shu'er, you may go."
Huo Shu then got up and left.
But soon, Huo Shu returned.
The person is dead.
Pearl had already died before he arrived.
The servants in the Cheng household had little experience in interrogation; they only knew how to beat the person but didn't know how to keep them alive, which is why they died so quickly.
Madam Cheng's face turned slightly pale.
Zhong Jie's face also darkened.
Daring to lay a hand on Huo Zhao had crossed her bottom line, but now she couldn't even catch a trace of him...
This feeling is truly unbearable.
The hall fell silent for a moment.
Huo Zhao couldn't help but frown.
But soon, she suddenly remembered something.
When the rumors were at their peak, Fang Muning went to see Yun Wan, which means that Fang Muning knew where Yun Wan lived.
Although he didn't know how Fang Muning did it, he just knew.
Huo Zhao then lowered his voice and told Shen Rang about it.
After listening, Shen Rang pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, Madam Cheng, although Pearl is dead, Miss Qu is still here, isn't she?"
Qu Ling is clearly not right. Now that the pearl is gone, Qu Ling is the only way to break through.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Jie immediately got up and went out herself.
As soon as she left, everyone else followed.
Huo Zhao said in a low voice, "Why don't we just go directly to Young Master Fang? Why go through all this trouble?"
Shen Rang didn't speak, but secretly tightened his grip on her hand.
He was unwilling to see Fang Muning, and even less willing to let Huo Zhao see him.
Therefore, Shen Rang felt that he could start by working on Qu Ling.
If all else fails, then we can go find Fang Muning.
However, Shen Rang would never voice such a thought.
So that Huo Zhao wouldn't think he was petty.
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