Chapter 6060 (Revised) Cheng Mansion
Su Yan felt helpless as he looked at Liang Yi who took the blame on his own initiative.
She didn't understand the situation in the capital and didn't want to attract attention, especially in front of the Shi family.
But Liang Yi pointed it out to her, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that something was wrong.
Su Yan observed Shi Yanli for a moment, then walked up and said, "Your Highness, the information that Miss Yuxian has provided is limited. Perhaps Master Shi can understand it better."
Shi Yanli looked embarrassed.
Liang Yi said cheerfully, "Yan Li doesn't often go out, so he doesn't understand."
Su Yan: “…”
Not only did Liang Yi take the pot actively, but Su Yan could clearly see his elated face when he was holding the hot pot.
Su Yan had no choice but to ask, "Why did the government think Jingrong was suspicious? Have you found any evidence?"
"There is no evidence, but..." Yu Xian did not dare to look up, and whispered, "Jingrong was bullied by the young master before, but the young master refused to admit it, and the lady was very unhappy. Jingrong has not had a good life in the past two years. She secretly became the young master's... servant, buried under a tree, and was discovered."
The art of witchcraft was strictly prohibited in the Zhou Dynasty.
The emperor and his subjects of the Zhou Dynasty respected the will of heaven, and the practice of witchcraft was considered treasonous.
Even if this happened to an ordinary family, the nature of it is still very bad.
Shi Yanli and Liang Yi both looked unhappy, but Su Yan looked indifferent. He then asked, "The young master disappeared two days ago. Where does he usually go when he goes out? What did the servant say?"
Yu Xian replied, "The young master doesn't like to study... He left the house alone that day, and no one was with him."
Yuxian's answer was very tactful.
Su Yan asked again: "What was Jingrong doing that day?"
"She is with me in the mansion, so I know that she will never harm the young master!"
Su Yan said: "Is it possible to hire a killer?"
"How can we, as maids, have so much money?"
It’s hard to say.
Su Yan explained: "I'm afraid your master and his wife have long disliked Jingrong. No matter whether Jingrong did it or not this time, they don't want to let her go."
Yu Xian looked sad, and she had obviously thought of this.
Su Yan comforted him, "If it doesn't work, we can help you find someone. Maybe the young master is still fine. Now you have only found the money bag, right? As for whether Jingrong can survive... you have to ask them."
Su Yan openly put the blame on Liang Yi and Shi Yanli.
Shi Yanli said with a guilty conscience: "But Jingrong is a villain after all..."
"It's not bad," Su Yan said, "If Jingrong was really forced, it's good that she didn't get stabbed."
Shi Yanli: "..."
Liang Yi inexplicably felt that there was some truth in Su Yan's words, although he had been taught from childhood that everyone in the palace was his servant.
Liang Yi asked Yu Xian, "Did Jing Rong really do nothing? Wasn't she trying to climb up the social ladder in the first place?"
"Absolutely not," Yu Xian sobbed softly, "Your Highness will know if you ask around. Our young master has a bad temper... Anyway, the maids in the courtyard are busy avoiding him, so how could he come to her on his own initiative? Jingrong already has a lover who grew up with her. Madam had originally allowed her to save enough money to redeem herself, and she could leave in another year. Unexpectedly, the young master fell in love with her and insisted on marrying her, so Madam got angry. Madam often quarreled with the young master because of Jingrong. Madam wanted to send Jingrong away, but the young master insisted on keeping her by his side, but if she kept her by his side... the person Jingrong loved so much had already married someone else."
Cheng Jian would not be interested in just one maid, and the lady would not take the maid seriously.
Jingrong is caught between the two of them, and her life must be difficult.
Su Yan felt it was understandable to stab a small figure in this situation.
Shi Yanli was still sighing, "No matter what, she shouldn't..."
Before Shi Yanli finished his words, he heard Su Yan's voice - "What's the point of stabbing a villain? If it were me, I would just act like Rong Mama and stab him with a needle, becoming an assassin."
Shi Yanli: "..."
Su Yan's existence is very unusual in Beijing.
But looking at Liang Yi who brought her here, it seems to make sense - Liang Yi is not a normal person.
Su Yan looked at Shi Yanli with a smile, "Jingrong is Yuxian's sister. Jingrong's affairs are Yuxian's affairs. Master Shi has to take care of it."
Shi Yanli looked at Yu Xian.
He seemed to have some concerns, but soon he heard Su Yan's voice again - "Hey, men..."
Shi Yanli accurately received the mocking signal, and he was a little afraid of this girl who could speak without opening her mouth.
"I understand," Shi Yanli said, "Since Cheng Jian is missing, we should go find him. I'll take care of the government office. We'll just detain Jingrong for now and won't hurt her."
Only then did Yu Xian burst into laughter.
Although Shi Yanli agreed, he knew he didn't have the ability to do it.
He was not very smart when he was studying and could only memorize things by rote. He took part in the imperial examinations but did not get any points.
Everyone in the Shi family agrees that Shi Yanli is not capable of taking on important tasks, and now even he himself thinks so.
Shi Yanli looked at Liang Yi with a worried look on his face, "Young Prince, what should we do?"
Kang Guo Liang Yi said: "It's okay, I'll help you find someone."
Liang Yi had already agreed, and Su Yan was thinking about going to the government office to work as a coroner to earn some money, so he didn't think too much about it and calmed down to look for clues.
Cheng Jian is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cheng. He has been favored since childhood and is a well-known playboy in the capital, often hanging out in brothels.
Last year, he paid a large sum of money to buy the first night with the courtesan, just one month after he proposed to marry Jingrong.
Everyone in the capital who knows the Cheng family recognizes the ridiculous Cheng Jian.
In the past, he would bring two servants with him when he left home. However, starting from last year, he felt that his parents were too controlling of him, so he stopped bringing anyone with him when he went out.
The Cheng family had sent servants to various brothels in the capital to look for him, but they learned that Cheng Jian had not appeared in any brothel two days ago.
Thanks to Cheng Jian, Su Yan had the opportunity to come to Yanchun Pavilion, the largest brothel in the capital.
Su Yan was very interested.
It was still early and Yanchun Pavilion was not open to receive guests.
Several people stood in front of the door of Yanchun Pavilion, and Liang Yi and Shi Yanli didn't know how to investigate for a moment.
Liang Yi subconsciously looked at Su Yan, but heard her voice constantly coming out: Girl, girl, beautiful girl, avoid Liang Yi and go see the girl.
Liang Yi: "..., Su Yan, there seems to be a flower thief nearby, be careful."
Su Yan looked around and wrapped his clothes tightly.
Yu Xian said, "This is the place the young master comes to most often. Before leaving the mansion, he mentioned that he wanted to go to Yanchun Pavilion, but for some reason, he didn't come in the end."
"How far is Yanchun Pavilion from Cheng Mansion?"
"If you walk, about one stick of incense is enough."
"It's not far," Su Yan asked, "Are there any strange places along the way?"
"It's just an ordinary market..."
Liang Yi said: "I have a map of the capital here. Yanchun Pavilion is located in Liuyifang. Liuyifang is very lively. There are two famous restaurants and a music hall nearby."
Su Yan said, "How about we look for it in Liuyifang first, and then go to Cheng Mansion?"
Liang Yi had no objection. For him, it was enough to listen to Su Yan.
After looking at the map, Su Yan had many doubts in his mind.
In the prosperous capital, who would attack a rich young man? Is it for money or for love?
If it's kidnapping, why not ask for a ransom?
If he wanted to kill him, where is Cheng Jian's body?
Liuyifang is indeed lively.
In addition to the place Liang Yi just mentioned, there are also several clothing stores and jade shops in Liuyifang.
Yu Xian pointed to a gold and silver shop and said, "The shopkeeper here said he had seen the young master before. The young master bought a gold hairpin here."
Su Yan was surprised, "Your young master carries so much silver with him?"
Shi Yanli said, "Gold hairpins are common, what's wrong with that?"
Su Yan: “…”
It was she who was presumptuous.
"Where did he go after that?"
"The shopkeeper said that the young master looked very happy that day. He took the golden hairpin and left, heading west. As for where he went, no one knows."
"Where was the purse found?"
"Another street, not far from here."
According to Yuxian's description, Cheng Jian's route was concentrated in Liuyifang.
Su Yan and his companions went to the street where they found the money bag. This place was a little remote, but there were many businesses nearby, including two inns, a restaurant and a teahouse.
There are many people in the inn and there might be witnesses. When Su Yan and his companions arrived, people from the government were already at the inn investigating.
A few more yamen runners came into the teahouse. They asked the owner a few questions and then sat down around a square table.
They started chatting about everything and had no intention of solving the case.
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