Chapter 215
Chen Mohan had been staking out the vicinity of this manor for several days.
He recently discovered this estate while searching for Rong Rong's whereabouts.
He didn't know what secrets the estate held; he only knew that it belonged to the Crown Prince.
Most people who learn about the situation at this estate would assume that the Crown Prince is plotting something, and that it must be related to the imperial court.
It might even be related to the struggle for the throne.
After all, although the Crown Prince was the Crown Prince, the old emperor had long been dissatisfied with him. If the old emperor hadn't been in such poor health, the Crown Prince's position would never have been so secure.
Moreover, the third and sixth princes have also entered the court, showing a growing tendency to rival the crown prince.
But Chen Mohan had a strange feeling that this was not the case. The secret in the manor should have nothing to do with the affairs of the court. It was most likely the Crown Prince's private matter, but it was strange in every way.
First of all, the Crown Prince guarded this place very closely, with twenty or thirty bodyguards surrounding it like an iron gate, the level of protection comparable to that of the Crown Prince's residence.
What's even stranger is that all the guards here are blind.
Why are there a group of blind men guarding this place? Are they afraid they'll see things in the village? Or perhaps people?
But what difference does it make whether these Deadpools see it or not? Which Deadpool isn't utterly loyal? They'd rather die than betray their master.
Moreover, all the Deadpools are controlled by poison, so the prince has no need to fear their betrayal. Under such circumstances, what is there to guard against or prevent them from seeing?
Chen Mohan found it increasingly strange, and his heart beat faster and faster. He had a feeling that a shocking secret was about to be revealed to him.
Zhuangzi's guards were too formidable, so Chen Mohan didn't send any subordinates over for fear of being exposed. Instead, he chose to investigate personally. Finding Rong Rong while making this unexpected discovery was a good thing.
Chen Mohan patiently waited for his opportunity. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he saw a maid walk out of the manor gate.
It's quite rare; he's the only person besides the Crown Prince who came from the estate.
Chen Mohan flashed, and in the blink of an eye, the maid had just left the death servants' perception range when someone held a sword to her neck.
Chen Mohan had his face covered, dressed in standard black attire.
"Tell me, what's in the manor?" Chen Mohan's voice was icy cold, and the sword in his hand pressed down towards the maid's neck.
However, Chen Mohan controlled his strength very well, enough to make the maid feel pain without actually cutting her skin.
He wouldn't leave such a big flaw for the Crown Prince to discover.
The maid looked terrified, but she kept her mouth shut and refused to utter a single word.
Chen Mohan tapped the maid again, and the maid immediately went limp and fell to the ground, her whole body aching as if she had been crushed.
"Will you talk or not?" Chen Mohan asked in a low voice, his body radiating a strong killing intent.
The maid remained silent, her face devoid of fear, looking as if she were willing to die.
Chen Mohan sighed softly. He should have guessed long ago that the people in the manor would rather die than submit.
Just as Chen Mohan was hesitating whether to kill the person or let them go back, the maid suddenly spoke up.
"You've come to rescue Miss Rong?"
Chen Mohan was startled, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.
Allow?
What a coincidence of surnames?
Could it be what he's thinking?
Chen Mohan had a bad feeling. Before he could figure it out, the maid's indifferent voice suddenly became urgent.
"The girl is unhappy! Please rescue her!" The maid's empty eyes revealed a plea.
The image unexpectedly resembled that of her silly younger brother that day.
Chen Mohan looked at the other person quietly, and asked as if possessed, "Rong Rong?"
"It's you, young lady!" The maid was instantly overjoyed.
This man knew the girl's name, so he obviously knew her and was looking for her!
The maid was overjoyed and almost burst into tears.
Chen Mohan found the whole thing to be so bizarre as to be unbelievable.
It seems that ever since Chen Liehu saw Rong Rong again, everything and everyone related to Rong Rong has become strange and bizarre.
His brother is, and so is the crown prince...
When Rongrong saw the maid again, she easily sensed the maid's unease.
There was a mix of anxiety, excitement, and anticipation.
"What happened?" Rong Rong asked curiously.
The soft and gentle voice instantly soothed the maid's chaotic emotions.
The maid smiled and shook her head, saying nothing, and focused on her work.
Rong Rong looked at her curiously again, but seeing that the maid had recovered, she paid no more attention.
Rong Rong didn't care that the maid hadn't told her about the Crown Prince. After all, the other party had no choice in the matter, so what was the point of her being angry with her and making things difficult for her?
Aside from the first day when Rongrong felt uneasy about being in an unfamiliar place, her attitude towards the maids improved considerably in the following days.
She treated the maid as if she were an ordinary friend. Little did she know that it was precisely her sincerity and kindness that made the maid willing to risk her life to reveal her information.
Meanwhile, Chen Mohan hurriedly returned to the Marquis of Anding's residence. He did not act rashly, nor did he dare to.
Is it worth offending the Crown Prince for Rong Rong's sake?
Chen Mohan felt there was no need to consider it too much, so he naturally chose to give up.
The old emperor's health is deteriorating, and the crown prince has the greatest chance of becoming the emperor. He cannot easily provoke the other party and bring disaster to the Marquis of Anding's mansion.
That very night, Chen Mohan summoned Chen Liehu to his study and informed him to give up the search.
"No!" Chen Liehu got up to leave, but Chen Mohan immediately grabbed him and pulled him back into the chair.
"I don't care if you're courting death, but you can't implicate the Marquis's mansion!" Chen Mohan's voice was icy cold.
Chen Mohan was serious now. The eyes he looked at Chen Liehu no longer held the indulgence and concern of the past; only a chilling indifference remained.
To ensure the safety of the Marquis's residence, he was willing to sacrifice Chen Liehu at any time.
Chen Liehu understood Chen Mohan's meaning. He thought that if he insisted on going to the Crown Prince's manor to rescue Rong Rong and oppose the Crown Prince, he probably wouldn't even have the chance to leave this study!
Chen Mohan pressed down hard on Chen Liehu's shoulder. Given his current position and posture, it would only take him the blink of an eye to cripple Chen Liehu.
Chen Liehu sensed the killing intent emanating from Chen Mohan.
His body was tense, and his heart was pounding in his chest.
A deep sadness overwhelmed him, and Chen Liehu bowed his head and wept bitterly.
On the battlefield, this rough man, who never shed a tear even when wounded, cried like a child at this moment.
His cries contained self-contempt for being unable to save Rongrong, grief that he could never cross paths with Rongrong again, and regret for not believing Rongrong and easily driving her out of the Marquis's mansion.
Chen Mohan finally patted Chen Liehu on the back and stood there silently supporting Chen Liehu, who looked like he was about to fall over at any moment.
Seeing his younger brother in such distress, how could his heart not ache?
Now he doesn't know whether he should regret driving the person out of the Marquis's mansion or regret not making them disappear from the capital completely.
He allowed the other party to stay in the Zhenguo Marquis's mansion, and then encountered Chen Liehu again.
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