Shen Yuhan's eyes were sharp and his brows were furrowed, obviously he was extremely shocked by what the guard said.
"You said Song Xiaoya has connections to Darong. What concrete evidence have you found regarding her actions in the capital, especially her connection to the missing persons case?"
Shen Yuhan asked in a deep voice, his eyes serious.
The guard nodded and continued to report, "I discovered that Song Xiaoya had contact with a Darong nobleman many times while in Darong. This nobleman holds an extremely high position in Darong and is rumored to have close ties to the Darong royal family."
"In this case of disappearances in the capital, some of the missing people were secretly transported to the border of Darong. I suspect that Song Xiaoya was most likely behind this."
Shen Yuhan's heart sank when he heard this.
He looked at the file in his hand and his mood became heavier.
This file records in detail the interactions between Song Xiaoya and Darong, as well as some clues discovered secretly. Almost every clue points to the connection between Song Xiaoya and the missing case.
Shen Yuhan had to admit that Song Xiaoya was most likely one of the masterminds behind this conspiracy.
"Good, you did a great job."
Shen Yuhan spoke in a low voice, obviously very satisfied with the guard's report, but the heaviness in his heart did not ease.
He waved his hand, signaling the guards to withdraw, and then slowly walked out of the study with the file.
It was late at night, and the moonlight shone into the courtyard of Prince Shen's Mansion, casting faint light and shadows.
Shen Yuhan walked towards his room with a heavy heart, constantly thinking about how to deal with this complicated situation.
When he pushed open the door, Fang Qingyue was already waiting in the room.
She had already changed out of her going-out clothes and was sitting at the table, looking a little tired.
Seeing Shen Yuhan come in, she quickly stood up and asked softly, "Sir, how is the matter going? You look unhappy, is there something wrong?"
Shen Yuhan looked at Fang Qingyue, and the complex emotions in his heart seemed particularly heavy at this moment.
He walked to the table and sat down, sighing deeply. Then he placed the file on the table and patted the cover gently. His tone was somewhat helpless: "Qingyue, do you still remember Song Xiaoya?"
Fang Qingyue nodded, her brows slightly furrowed, her tone revealing a hint of doubt: "Of course I remember. She even performed a dance at the palace banquet today. So, is she involved in this disappearance?"
Shen Yuhan looked at Fang Qingyue, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He didn't answer directly, but gently pushed the file in front of her: "Take a look at it yourself. There are some clues here. It is almost certain that Song Xiaoya is not only connected to Darong, but is also likely involved in the disappearance case in the capital."
Fang Qingyue took the file and began to read it carefully. As she turned the pages, her expression gradually became solemn, and a look of disbelief appeared in her eyes.
After she finished reading the last page, she looked up at Shen Yuhan, her tone full of worry: "If all this is true, then Song Xiaoya is really hiding her true abilities. Sir, how do you plan to deal with this next?"
Shen Yuhan was silent for a moment, a cold light flashed in his eyes: "Song Xiaoya must have a bigger force behind her, this matter must not be acted rashly."
"I will continue to investigate secretly, but we cannot let her notice our actions, otherwise it is likely to alert the enemy."
Fang Qingyue nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and suddenly whispered a suggestion: "Sir, although Song Xiaoya is a suspect, we can't directly accuse her based on these clues alone."
"Why not test her reaction? If she is really the mastermind, she will definitely reveal some flaws in her actions."
Shen Yuhan raised his eyebrows slightly, and felt that this was a good idea, so he asked, "Qingyue, what do you mean?"
Fang Qingyue's eyes flickered slightly, and she whispered, "Song Xiaoya has a close relationship with Shen Qiu Nian. Perhaps Shen Qiu Nian knows something about her. Why not find an opportunity to test their relationship and see if Shen Qiu Nian knows anything about it."
"If he's completely clueless, then perhaps we can get some clues from him that he accidentally revealed. If he's hiding something, then their relationship becomes even more suspicious."
After Shen Yuhan heard this, a glint of approval flashed in his eyes. He nodded, and the corners of his mouth raised slightly: "Qingyue, your suggestion is very good."
"This matter is of great importance. I cannot act rashly. Testing is indeed the best method at the moment."
He paused, then looked at Fang Qingyue with a determined gaze, his tone revealing deep trust: "Thanks to you for your advice, if this matter can be successfully resolved, your contribution will be indispensable."
Fang Qingyue whispered, "You are too kind, sir. I am only trying to do my bit. This matter concerns the safety of the capital, so I cannot sit idly by."
He carefully put the file away, glanced at Fang Qingyue with mixed feelings, then stood up, straightened his clothes, and said in a deep voice: "Qingyue, I will go to Shen Qiu Nian's house first to check the situation. Don't worry, I will act cautiously and won't let him notice anything."
Fang Qingyue nodded and watched Shen Yuhan leave.
She knew in her heart that this trip tonight would likely uncover more unknown secrets.
Shen Yuhan walked out of the palace. The moonlight was like water, covering the streets of the capital, adding a bit of chill to the late night.
There was a soft sound of horse hooves as he rode towards Shen Qiu Nian's residence.
Arriving in front of Shen Qiunian's mansion, Shen Yuhan pulled the reins, looked coldly at the imposing mansion gate, and sneered in his heart.
Although Shen Qiu Nian is his cousin, he usually acts arrogantly and is proud and often hostile to him.
Coming here tonight, Shen Yuhan had already anticipated that the conversation would not go smoothly.
After the attendant informed, Shen Yuhan was brought into the mansion.
Chen Qiu Nian had been waiting in the hall for a long time, with a sullen look on his face, and seemed to be unwelcoming to this uninvited guest.
He saw Shen Yuhan come in, and forced a smile, his tone a little cold: "Yuhan, it's so late, how come you have time to come to me?"
Shen Yuhan didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Qiunian, have you heard about the recent disappearances in the capital?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu Nian was slightly stunned, then frowned and said, "Missing case? I've been busy with work recently and haven't paid much attention to these things."
"The capital city is full of affairs, big and small. How could something as common as a missing person attract your attention?"
Shen Yuhan looked at Shen Qiunian's expression and found that his reaction was natural and he didn't seem to be hiding anything.
Looking at the confusion in his eyes, it was obvious that he didn't understand this matter.
Shen Yuhan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his tone remained cold: "This disappearance case is unusual and involves a wide range of people. I heard that Qiu Nian and Song Xiaoya are closely related, so I came to warn you."
When Song Xiaoya was mentioned, Shen Qiunian's face instantly turned cold and hard, with a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
He has a close relationship with Song Xiaoya, so naturally he doesn't want to hear any news that is unfavorable to her.
He responded coldly: "I don't know what you are talking about. Xiaoya is just an innocent woman. Don't use these things to slander her."
"Qiunian, if you're here to criticize me for this, then I'm afraid you've come to the wrong place."
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