Chapter 269: A Generation of Grand Secretaries (31)
Gu Sui hurried to the gate leading out of the county, but after asking around, he didn't see anyone who resembled Miss Shen.
Indeed, since they were going to take someone away, they had to disguise themselves. Gu Sui sent people out to search for them, posted notices everywhere, and offered an extremely tempting reward.
Back at the Gu family home.
Night.
Gu Sui investigated the organization and found that it was a pay-to-win assassin organization that would do anything for money.
What was the relationship between the people in the capital and his parents? They not only killed his parents, but also kidnapped his fiancée.
If it's for his sake, then Ah Jiao should be out of immediate danger. This is why Gu Suin was able to remain calm and clear-headed while trying to find a solution. "What exactly do you want to do? What do you want to get?"
"Uncle Lin, did my father have any business dealings with the capital before?"
Butler: "Yes, Master has been to the store to buy goods before. It was just ordinary business dealings. Moreover, Master is kind and has an excellent reputation. He has not made any enemies."
"However, every time the master went to the capital, he would meet someone without his wife or me following him."
"Whom are you going to see?"
"I don't know. The location is different each time. After the master goes to the meeting, he becomes very worried. When I ask him, he just sighs and doesn't say anything. But I do remember the location where they meet."
The steward mentioned several locations, but Gu Sui was unfamiliar with the capital and could only send someone to investigate.
Meanwhile, the flower thief who had been causing havoc in the neighboring county was caught. The Shen family rushed over, but the man confessed to all his crimes except for taking Shen Jiao away.
The magistrate said to Shen's father, "I also investigated the victims. This man was the one who kidnapped those women, but he did not kidnap Miss Shen. On the day Miss Shen disappeared, he was harassing the Qi family's daughter. Although he failed in the end, he had no motive for the crime."
Father Shen: "Does Your Excellency mean that my daughter has been kidnapped?"
"Yes, I have already posted notices and dispatched constables to search as far as possible. I am sure I can rescue Miss Shen."
After the magistrate finished speaking, Shen's father thanked him and gave him a sum of money before leaving, saying, "I hope you will take good care of my daughter. If she is alright, I will be very grateful for your great kindness."
After leaving the county government and returning to the Shen family, Shen's mother continued to weep.
Upon hearing the county magistrate's investigation results from her father, Shen's mother nearly fainted.
"How could this happen! Who did my Jiaojiao offend? How did she get kidnapped?"
Shen Yuechu said from the side, "I'll send people to investigate. Relying on that county magistrate alone, I'm afraid my sister will never be found in her lifetime. I don't believe that a large sum of money will necessarily lead to a clue."
Gu Sui arrived at the Shen family's residence.
He got straight to the point, saying, "Ah Jiao has been taken to the capital by the kidnappers."
Father Shen: "The capital? What do you mean?"
"That day, when I stopped the kidnapper, I tore his sleeve and saw a totem. That totem came from Nightfall, an assassination organization in the capital."
"Nightfall?" Father Shen's expression changed drastically. "Impossible! How could our family possibly provoke Nightfall?"
Gu Sui looked at Shen's father, whose reaction was too strange, as if he was hiding something. "Uncle Shen, do you know anything? For Ajiao's safety, please do not hide anything from me."
Father Shen: "..."
Mrs. Shen grabbed Mr. Shen's sleeve, "Master, what do you know? Tell me quickly!"
Father Shen shook his head. “I know this organization. I heard about it when I went to the capital to do business with a nobleman. Nightfall is the biggest assassin organization. As long as you have money, you can do anything.”
"That's it? Nothing else?"
"No, I really don't know, but if it's an assassin organization that takes money to do things, then I can definitely solve it with money, no matter how much it costs, I'm willing to pay."
Gu Sui could tell that Shen's father was lying, but he probably wouldn't be able to get anything out of him for the time being. "I'm going to the capital. I will definitely bring Ajiao back."
"You're going to the capital?" Shen's father asked in surprise. Shen Yuechu replied, "Brother-in-law, I'll go with you. I also want to rescue my sister. The more people there are, the stronger we'll be."
“Yes, we’ll feel more at ease if Yuechu goes with you,” said Mother Shen.
Gu Sui agreed, and soon Gu Sui set off with Shen Yuechu and several guards he had paid for.
...
On the other side, Wen Wan felt like she was about to be burned to death. She was in a daze and bitter medicine was poured into her. After who knows how long, Wen Wan finally woke up in an inn.
Gao Wei sat down at a table to the side. "Awake? Then eat something. We need to get going."
Gao Wei pointed to the food on the table and said.
Wen Wan sighed. She didn't think much of it. After all, for an assassin to spend money to hire a doctor for her and give her some food was already a very conscientious thing to do.
If you're about to lose your life, don't ask for so much.
Despite feeling sore all over, Wen Wan drank half a bowl of white porridge and ate half a steamed bun before she felt a little stronger.
"I went and rented a horse-drawn carriage."
"knew."
After resting for a while, Wen Wan got into the carriage and continued on her way. It took her a week to finally reach the capital. Wen Wan felt like she was about to be worn out. The ancient world was indeed not as convenient as modern high technology. Relying solely on carriages, she couldn't go to places that were even a little far away.
If this were in her time, it would only be a three-hour flight.
However, the capital city was indeed superior to the neighboring county. Even though Wen Wan was worried about what she was about to face, she couldn't help but observe her surroundings.
"Gao Wei, who exactly is the person who wants to see me? Now that they're here, they can finally tell me, right? I can't run away now, can I?"
Gao Wei: "You'll know when you get there."
Wen Yan: "..."
Sure enough, he was as stubborn as a rock; you couldn't pry a single word out of him.
Soon, Gao Wei handed over a black cloth, "Cover your eyes."
Wen Wan: "This atmosphere... is it going to be a murder to silence us?"
"No, it's just a procedure."
Wen Wan: "..." What the hell is this process? Wen Wan covered her eyes, but secretly peeked out a crack, but it was no use. This unfamiliar place was full of twists and turns, and there were people all around. She couldn't remember the route. Finally, she stopped at a house.
Gao Wei pulled her out. "We're here."
The black cloth covering Wen Wan's eyes was removed, and Wen Wan looked at the completely unfamiliar place before being led into the house. Wen Wan was filled with extreme fear, and the closer she got to the house, the more terrified she became.
"Are you sure I'm really not in any danger? We have business dealings. Once I get back safely, I'll pay you a hefty sum to be my bodyguard. For the sake of our next business deal, can you give me some consideration?"
Gao Wei: "No comment."
Wen Yan: "..."
It's really numb.
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