Chapter 126 He actually wants her to die?

The prefect wanted to arrest the man when he saw this, but was stopped by He An: "Don't be nervous, sir. This man is a distinguished guest of the Ruan Mansion, not a robber."

Xu Xi put Qingchi in his arms on the ground and glanced at Pei Chong who looked stunned: "Why, Master Pei, are you surprised to see me?"

Pei Chong came to his senses slowly: "Senior Xu, what are you doing..."

As he said this, he looked towards the cave entrance, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

"It seems that Lord Pei wants to pin the crime of kidnapping Qingchi on me?" Xu Xi sneered, "Sir, there are two bodies under this tunnel, one is unconscious. You can find out after you take him to the next trial."

He An's eyes were dark and unfathomable: "This happened to the Pei family, so we cannot let General Pei be wronged. We must investigate this matter thoroughly."

Xu Xi: "Let's start with this tunnel. It's quite interesting. This secret passage leads to many places. I don't know where it leads to."

A fine layer of sweat appeared on Pei Chong's forehead.

This secret passage leads to Prince Chen's Mansion and the outskirts of Beijing. There is also another one leading to the Imperial Palace, but it has not been dug through yet. If it is really found out...

"Mr. Prime Minister, this is the warm cellar where we store fruits and vegetables in Pei Mansion. It just has more compartments. There is no need to check it." Pei Chong's mind was spinning rapidly. He happened to see Lin Qiutang hiding in the back. After a little hesitation, he pulled her out: "You are a courageous woman. How can you do such a thing for money?"

He pulled Lin Qiutang's hand a little harder and gave her a cooperative look.

Lin Qiutang was shocked and panicked, but when Pei Chong winked at her, she thought that this was just a temporary measure and that she would be rescued after the storm.

After sorting out the clues, she sobbed and cried: "I am the only woman left in the first house. Life is so hard. The Pei family seems prosperous on the surface, but a large family is supported by my uncle alone. It is already very difficult. How can they care about me, a widowed sister-in-law who lives under someone else's roof?"

"I just want to make some plans for my future. Besides, I have no intention of harming Qingchi. As long as I get the money, I will release him immediately."

Ruan Qinghuan: "Then tell me, how did you trick Qingchi into coming here?"

Lin Qiutang: "That's not easy. I told him that his sister was waiting for him in the room, and he followed me."

Ruan Qinghuan squatted down and held Qingchi in his arms. Under the light of the lantern, the child's face was a little pale, and it was obvious that he was frightened by what happened today.

Ruan Qinghuan comforted him first: "Don't be afraid, Qingchi, you have your sister and brother-in-law to protect you."

Qingchi nodded.

"Then my sister asks you, is what she said true?"

Qingchi nodded again.

Pei Chong heaved a sigh of relief, looked at a guard holding a knife beside him, and then yelled at Lin Qiutang: "How can you be so cruel? Qingchi is my brother-in-law, how dare you harm him?"

After saying that, he pushed hard...

Lin Qiutang lost her balance and took several steps back. Just as she was about to collide with the officer's knife, Pei Chong's eyes narrowed.

As long as she dies, the matter will be over.

At the critical moment, a lame figure emerged from the darkness and pushed Lin Qiutang, who was already close to the tip of the knife, away, just a little bit, and the long knife cut her arm.

When she smelled the blood, Lin Qiutang felt frightened and looked at Pei Chong in disbelief.

He actually wanted her to die?

When the prefect saw that something was about to happen, he quickly ordered the officers to take away the swords.

Ji Lingchuan jokingly asked, "Why, Lord Pei feels guilty and wants to kill people to silence them, leaving no evidence?"

"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Although I hold a low position, I am an official appointed by the court. Please, sir..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Ji Lingchuan: "Someone, go check in the basement."

Pei Chong's face turned pale.

**

After finding Qingchi, Ruan Qinghuan immediately ordered a car to be prepared to take the child back to the Ruan Mansion.

After returning home, I found that my mother-in-law and father-in-law had rushed over with Zimo, and were comforting Mrs. Ruan who had just woken up.

Old Mrs. Ruan held Zimo in her arms and wiped her tears. When she saw Qingchi coming back, she could no longer hold back her tears and hugged the two children in her arms, tears streaming down her face.

"Thank God, my Qingchi is back safely. You can never leave your grandmother's side again, okay?"

Qingchi nodded continuously.

Although he was young, he knew in his heart that if Master Xu hadn't protected him today, he would have been kidnapped: "It was Master Xu who saved Qingchi."

Mrs. Ruan was grateful when she heard this: "I will always remember the great kindness that Master Xu has shown to the Ruan family."

Xu Zining sat next to Ruan Qingzhou, watching this scene, and sighed in her heart: "Old Madam, don't say that. She is my brother's cousin, so she is also my cousin. My father will not stand idly by."

Ruan Qingzhou recalled that when they said they were going to the Pei residence for the banquet today, it was the junior sister who insisted that the master go with her, and wondered, "Did you notice something?"

"No, I just think the Pei family is not kind, and I think about how powerful my father is. If they really have evil intentions, they should at least be careful of my father, right?"

Who would have thought that something would eventually happen?

Ever since her senior brother got into trouble, she no longer liked the capital: "Daddy is right, the officialdom is not like the martial arts world. The martial arts world is about swords and sabers, but the officialdom is about conspiracy and scheming, open guns and hidden arrows, and there is no defense at all."

Ruan Qingzhou held her hand: "Zi Ning, thank you very much."

Xu Zining was slightly stunned. In the past, he always called her "Junior Sister". Even if she asked him to call her name, he acted as if he didn't hear it.

She was not used to being called so suddenly today, and she felt a little awkward: "Why are you being so polite to me? You should just focus on yourself. The Ruan family has been in trouble one after another. Don't you think there is something wrong?"

Ruan Qingzhou was certainly aware that ever since he took part in the military campaign, the Ruan family had been in unrest.

There must be someone plotting behind this.

Ruan Chengfu and his wife returned home tired. Seeing that his son was fine, Ruan Chenglin took Zheng Qiaoyue back to the villa.

Zhou Yunzhi knew her son's temperament, so she told him what happened tonight. Ruan Qingzhou heard that this might be related to the Pei family: "What is the attitude of the second uncle's family towards this matter?"

"He didn't have any attitude. He just made an excuse and went home."

Yes, Ruan Xiaoyue is Mrs. Pei now, and given Second Uncle's personality, he will most likely choose to keep things quiet.

It can happen once or twice, but not three or four times...

Seeing her worry, Zhou Yunzhi and Xu Zining helped him up and walked out: "Don't worry, your brother-in-law knows how to handle this matter. Just take care of yourself, because your uncle Xu will testify in this case. I'm afraid you will have to return to Jiangnan a few days later. You can rest and recuperate in the next few days."

"Uncle Xu?" Ruan Qingzhou frowned, "Mom, that's my master."

"I know that the kindness of a master is equal to that of a parent or relative. There is no need to stick to a specific title." Zhou Yunzhi handed her son to Xu Zining: "I want to accompany the old lady. Qingzhou is in your hands."

"Don't worry, aunt."