Chapter 195: An Niang blames herself
Zhang Shulan was slightly stunned when she heard this.
Still unaware that he was being suspected, he answered truthfully, "After returning home with Niuniu, I happened to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Sun had come here. I was worried about them, so I followed them here."
"Is it that simple?" Not only Chu Ci expressed doubt, but even Ding Yong and Sun Fu found it hard to believe.
However, Zhang Shulan continued calmly, "That's true. It was Granny Yan, who helps with the housekeeping, who told us that Mr. and Mrs. Sun were coming over here. That's how we found out and followed them."
Her tone was sincere and her eyes were calm, as if what she said was true.
At this moment, Sun Fu and Ding Yong also said, "When we left, it seemed that Granny Yan did ask us some questions."
"As for the specific questions and our responses, I'm sorry, Boss. We were so confused at the time that we really don't remember."
Chu Ci couldn't help feeling speechless.
Can this matter be let go so easily?
Just when Chu Ci was feeling extremely conflicted, the purple-robed envoy had already received the news and hurried over.
As soon as he entered the door, Fifteen couldn't wait to tell Niu Niu everything in detail, from the state in which she was found tied up, to the series of events that followed, and all the abnormal situations that occurred.
After listening to Fifteen's story, the Purple-Robed Envoy began to look carefully at Zhang Shulan and Niuniu. His eyes were full of scrutiny and inquiry, as if he wanted to find some clues from them.
However, Zhang Shulan behaved normally.
As for Niu Niu, he had seen her no less than a hundred times.
But just when the purple-robed envoy felt that the clue was about to be cut off, suddenly, the strange color in Niu Niu's eyes caught his attention.
He couldn't help but exclaim "Huh?", which made everyone present look at him.
The purple-robed envoy did not speak, but instead stared straight at Chu Ci.
Chu Ci understood his meaning instantly and immediately signaled Fifteen to take Zhang Shulan and Niu Niu away first.
After the outsiders had left and he was sure no one was eavesdropping, the purple-robed envoy slowly said, "Niuniu is very likely to have been secretly cast under a curse."
"Zhuyoushu?" In his previous life, Chu Ci, out of curiosity, had spent some time studying related content.
So Chu Ci quickly realized what was going on. "The Purple Envoy means that Niuniu was accidentally hypnotized?"
The purple-robed envoy nodded. Ding Yong and Sun Fu felt more and more confused when they heard the words Chu Ci said. Chu Ci hurriedly explained.
"In other words, all the previous behaviors were not what Niuniu intended at all."
When Sun Fu heard this, she immediately became extremely anxious: "Who on earth is this? Who is so cruel and cruel as to exploit an innocent child?"
Compared to Sun Fu's anxiety and emotional outburst, Ding Yong appeared more calm and rational. He immediately followed up with a question: "Is there any way to break this curse?"
After saying this, Ding Yong stared closely at the Purple-Robed Envoy and Chu Ci, his expression full of eagerness and anticipation, as if he was eager to know how to resolve the difficult situation before him.
Upon hearing this, the Purple-Robed Envoy frowned slightly, his mind racing through various scenarios of the Zhuyou technique. "Theoretically, it should be possible. However..."
"But what?" Sun Fu asked impatiently before the purple-robed envoy finished speaking.
"I just noticed that the strange color in her eyes is extremely deep. As far as I know, no human power can reveal it."
The Purple-Robed Envoy first gave Ding Yong and his wife a glimmer of hope, and then poured a basin of cold water on them.
Chu Ci thought to himself: With this kind of behavior, aren't you really worried about getting beaten?
Just as Chu Ci was muttering to himself, he didn't expect the purple-robed envoy to suddenly say something, directly involving himself in this situation.
"However, in my opinion, your boss seems to be quite familiar with the art of incantation. Maybe she has a way?" The purple-robed envoy looked at Chu Ci with a hint of inquiry and expectation in his eyes.
And as the purple-robed envoy said this.
Ding Yong and Sun Fu's eyes suddenly lit up, as if they had grasped the last straw of fate in the darkness.
They looked straight at Chu Ci with hopeful eyes and shouted in unison: "Boss——"
When Chu Ci heard the shout, he was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. He was really dragged into this mess for no reason.
Forget it, things have come to this anyway. I am not afraid of the itch even if there are too many lice.
Chu Ci shook his head helplessly, a bitter smile on his face, and then slowly said: "I can try it, but I'm not sure what the specific result will be."
"After all, this Zhuyou technique is extremely secretive, and the methods used to perform it vary. There are many variables and uncertainties involved."
"We understand." Although they responded like this, their hearts were filled with endless bitterness.
Sun Fu even began to doubt herself deeply, her thoughts in a tangle, "Is it because of me that Niuniu has suffered so many disasters and tribulations?"
"Is it because I, as a mother, failed to protect her that she ended up in such a difficult situation?"
Her eyes revealed deep pain and self-blame, and her face became extremely gloomy.
Chu Ci was startled, and immediately said to her firmly, "No, that's not the case, Sun Fu. You are absolutely a good mother. This is not your fault at all."
"The ones who are wrong are those who have bad intentions, who are thinking about Niu Niu, and who are taking advantage of Niu Niu."
"Really?" However, Sun Fu didn't seem to believe what he said, and her eyes were still filled with deep doubt and pain.
Chu Ci was not discouraged and continued to say: "Yes, it must be so."
"Also, I swear here that I will do my best to rescue Niuniu."
"So, as Niuniu's mother, you must take good care of yourself."
"Think about it, if Niuniu recovers and finds out her mother is gone, she'll feel guilty for the rest of her life. Do you want to see Niuniu suffer such a painful end?"
While Chu Ci was trying to persuade Sun Fu, he stared at her intently, his words sincere and earnest, trying to dispel her inner doubts and pain.
At this moment, Ding Yong also understood Chu Ci's intention.
He quickly joined in, looking anxious and serious, "Mother An, you promised me. No matter when, where, or under what circumstances, our family of three will be together. You can't break your promise."
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