Chapter 23 The Chen Family, None
Yun Wangshu guessed correctly; the two soldiers were indeed special personnel who came specifically to investigate the Chen family. They were more sensitive to such matters than ordinary soldiers.
Xiao Hua helped them again, and two days later, the two found the weapons that the Chen family had hidden. The sheer number of them made them turn pale.
Hiding so many weapons, what the damned Chen family is trying to do?!
There are many retired senior officers in Shanghai. If any unrest were to occur, the military would likely face significant turmoil.
The two dared not delay and immediately relayed the information they had gathered back to their unit. The commander was furious: "To dare to be so arrogant in Shanghai, they are typical stubborn and dangerous elements. All those involved will be executed immediately!"
"Continue the investigation and find out who they usually come into contact with. Don't let any of them get away with it!"
"I heard that their family is also involved in other cases. Once verified, they will all be severely punished! This will set an example and serve as a warning to those who start to rebel after only a few days of good fortune!"
The military's forceful intervention made things extremely simple. The gold, silver, antiques, cash, account books, and letters confiscated from the Chen family were irrefutable facts that required no further investigation. That very day, all of the Chen family's direct descendants were executed, and all underage children were exiled for fifty years! All collateral relatives involved in the crimes were exiled for thirty years!
The Wu family was the same. Because Wu Tianming was too deeply involved, all of his direct descendants were executed, and his children and collateral relatives were all sent to the countryside for twenty years!
And so, the once awe-inspiring building collapsed within days, leaving everyone terrified and increasingly cautious.
The winds of this era blow through every corner of China; there are no safe zones, and no one can remain unaffected.
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Despite his age and composure, Uncle Tian couldn't suppress his expression this time. He practically had the words "Did you do this?" etched onto his face, but knowing he couldn't just say such things, his features became somewhat distorted.
Yun Wangshu sighed: "Uncle Tian, don't overthink it. You know, I'm the only one left in the Yun family."
Uncle Tian: ...I know, but the Chen family is gone!
You just asked, and it's gone the next minute!
Thinking of Yun Weiguo again, he was afraid!
But he swallowed all his questions and earnestly advised, "Miss, your safety must be the top priority."
Yun Wangshu glanced at Tian Juan, who was busy in the kitchen, and nodded: "Of course."
"Uncle Tian, let Xiaojuan stay at my house for a while. I'm going out in a few days, and she can help me look after the house."
Uncle Tian's mind was filled with alarm bells: "Where does the young lady want to go? It's not safe outside right now. If it's really urgent, let Jiaxing accompany the young lady."
Yun Wangshu glanced at him and smiled, "Going to the Northeast Corps, I'll be all alone."
Uncle Tian: ………………
So, they have enemies over there too?!
By the way, the eldest young master served in the army in Northeast China before his death. Could it be that his death was also related to that?
Uncle Tian dared not think any further. The Yun family had donated so many assets; if this were truly the case, it would be utterly disheartening. He stopped trying to persuade her. He could see clearly that the young lady wouldn't listen to him now; with so much hatred weighing on her heart, she must be in immense pain.
It's just a pity that he has no power or influence and can't help. Although his eldest grandson also joined the army, he's in the Northwest and is now just a platoon leader, so he's useless.
That evening, Tian Juan packed her bags and moved into the Yun family home. She had grown up with Yun Shu since childhood. Although she was only one year older than Yun Shu, she had always acted as the older sister and her protectiveness towards Yun Shu was no less than that of Uncle Tian.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been willing to be sent to the countryside in place of Yun Shu.
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