Chapter 35: The Wrong Person Arrested
Chu Ruohan's gaze lingered for a moment on Chu Nanxin's hand holding the handkerchief. She knew that Chu Nanxin came here for a purpose, but she was not in a hurry to give an answer.
After a moment, he slowly spoke: "The prince likes quietness and his health is not good. If you have nothing to do, it is better for you not to come."
Chu Nanxin's expression changed slightly. She could feel the alienation in Chu Ruohan's words, and she couldn't help feeling a little lost.
She never thought that Chu Ruohan would completely disregard sisterhood and refuse outright.
But Chu Ruohan didn't want to bother with her any more and left.
Chu Nanxin and Aunt Fang, mother and daughter, always like to pretend to be weak, like an innocent little white lotus. But beneath their seemingly delicate appearance, they actually have a black heart.
She insisted on going to the Anyang Marquis' Mansion for no reason. This unusual behavior must have shown that she had some plans in mind.
However, Chu Ruohan actually guessed it right.
When Gu Cheng'an got married, Chu Ruohan specially sent a letter to the Chu family, saying that the prince was not feeling well and they would not attend the wedding banquet. There was no need for the Chu family to rush to join in the fun, and they could just send a gift.
Unexpectedly, this letter was seen by Aunt Fang. She had always wanted to secure a bright future for her daughter, so how could she hold back?
Chu Nanxin dressed up carefully, brought gifts, and quietly came to Anyang Marquis Mansion. She did not go to Hongmeng Courtyard to look for Chu Ruohan, but started looking for her at the wedding banquet.
The target was quickly determined: the third son of Anyang Marquis’ Mansion - Gu Chengyan. If Chu Ruohan could marry into the Marquis’ Mansion, why couldn’t she?
He wanted to step on Chu Ruohan to get to the top, but he didn't expect it to fail.
Chu Ruohan did not go back to Anyang Marquis' Mansion directly. Instead, she ordered the coachman to drive around the city in a big circle, making many turns until the carriage quietly stopped at a hidden place at the back door of the mansion.
"Go ahead, everything remains the same and just follow the usual transaction procedures." Chu Ruohan whispered to the guy accompanying her.
She didn't just bring back Mo, she also brought back the guy from the caravan who was responsible for delivering goods to the Anyang Marquis' Mansion.
"Another delivery?" The servant guarding the back door of the marquis's mansion heard the noise and saw that it was a familiar person, so he greeted him jokingly.
The clerk smiled broadly. "Yes, the quantity of goods purchased this time is quite large. Please inform me so that we can complete the handover as soon as possible."
The servant replied, "Okay, wait a moment, I'll call someone out."
After saying that, he turned around and hurried inside.
Chu Ruohan slightly lifted a corner of the car curtain and locked the back door tightly.
It took more than a quarter of an hour before someone came to trade. Chu Ruohan looked at the familiar face, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. It was actually him?
"Take it down," she ordered coldly.
Song Ruyan rushed out in a flash, and before anyone could react, she was captured.
"Young Madam?"
Chu Ruohan said nothing, but took the person back to Hongmeng Courtyard.
Gu Junze sat on the carved chair, looking at Huai Shu who was tied up. His already frail face looked even paler.
“What on earth is going on?
Chu Ruohan then told him what had happened.
Ying Qing stood aside, his face ashen, his eyes red with anger and pain.
He stepped forward, pointed at Huai Shu and cursed, "You ungrateful thing! If it weren't for the princess's kindness in picking up a little beggar like you from the streets, you would have long since turned into a nameless pile of bones in a mass grave!"
"The Princess has only a few people left by the Crown Prince's side, yet you harbor such evil intentions and commit such a heinous act of betrayal against your master!"
Huaishu seemed to be irritated by these words. He twisted his body violently and struggled hard, his face full of grievance and innocence.
She screamed at the top of her lungs, "I didn't do that! How could I possibly betray the prince? Someone must have deliberately framed me and set me up to wrong me! Yingqing, don't you understand me? My loyalty to the prince is evident to all!"
Song Ruyan snorted coldly, unable to bear this hypocritical argument, and kicked Huaishu in the chest.
"You've been caught red-handed, yet you still dare to lie here and talk nonsense!"
"The young lady caught you red-handed at the back door herself. The evidence is irrefutable. Do you think everyone else is blind?"
Song Ruyan exerted such great strength, how could an ordinary person bear it?
Huaishu screamed in pain, but continued to protest his injustice.
"Huaishu, why are you at the back door?" Gu Junze asked coldly.
Huaishu seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw. He stiffened his neck and replied anxiously, "It was that kid Fu'an who came to me and told me that there were some things belonging to the prince at the back door and asked me to go get them."
Song Ruyan was so angry that her cheeks puffed up. She took a step forward and pretended to kick someone again.
"Then why didn't you say so earlier? You had to take this beating."
Huaishu's face was bitter, and he shrank to the side timidly, crying out: "Auntie, you were so ferocious at that time, like a night demon that seeks death. You came up and pushed me to the ground without saying a word. I didn't even have the chance to speak."
Gu Junze's originally cold face became even more solemn at this moment. He and Chu Ruohan exchanged a quick glance, and a hint of regret flashed in both of their eyes.
Oh no, I got fooled?
Gu Junze gave Ying Qing a deep order: "Hurry and capture Fu An."
"yes."
Ying Qing went to catch the man, but he was empty-handed, as he had already escaped...
Chu Ruohan bit her lower lip lightly, feeling that something was wrong.
It was also her fault for being too careless. Fu'an escaped this time. Now that the clues are broken, it will be even more difficult to obtain evidence.
Yuling untied Huaishu, "Hiss..." Huaishu couldn't help but take a breath, and rubbed his wrists eagerly with both hands.
He kept muttering, "This blow is too harsh. My bones are about to be broken. I'm afraid my wrist will be injured in the future." His lowered eyes seemed to be a little hesitant.
Song Ruyan slammed her fist on the table beside her, shaking the teacup and shouting, "You are such a loser! Did the prince keep you for nothing? You can even let someone run away!"
Ying Qing was already upset because he didn't catch the man, and now he was even more suffocated by Song Ruyan. The veins on his neck were bulging.
"you……"
He was about to open his mouth to refute, but was blocked by Song Ruyan's arrogant shout: "What are you talking about! If you don't agree, let's go out and fight right now!"
Song Ruyan crossed her arms, raised her chin, and her eyes were full of provocation and disdain. It was obvious that she wanted to take the opportunity to settle all the old and new scores with Ying Qing.
Last time I smashed Gu Junze's study and still couldn't decide the winner, I always wanted to find an opportunity to compete with Ying Qing.
"Song Ruyan, don't think I don't hit women."
"Hey, come here!" Song Ruyan kicked Ying Qing. Ying Qing dodged to the side and grabbed her wrist. The two of them started fighting in an instant.
"Stop it!" Gu Junze's eyes were filled with suppressed anger.
Since the prince had spoken, Yingqing naturally would not fight with her anymore. Song Ruyan curled her lips unwillingly and could only look for another opportunity next time.
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