Chapter 518 Assisting in the Investigation (Update 1)
Ye Chutang smiled and looked at him: "You ask this question, do you really think your elder sister is a fairy who can tell the future?"
Unexpectedly, Ye Jingyan nodded seriously.
"yes."
To them, Sister is God.
Ye Chutang didn't expect him to say that. He laughed for a moment, then thought for a moment before saying:
"The people who tried to assassinate me today said they were the same group from three years ago, but they were too fake."
Ye Jingyan frowned slightly: "Who could that be?"
After they returned to Beijing, they did offend some people, so he was not surprised that they would encounter such a disaster.
But he couldn't figure out where the other party came from and why he wanted to disguise his identity.
Ye Chutang didn't care. He fumbled with the teacup and said, "I have the deepest hatred against these people. Wouldn't it be best to use them as a shield?"
Ye Jingyan suddenly realized.
“No wonder.”
But the other party probably didn't expect that this operation would be such a failure.
Not only did the disguise fail, but everyone died.
"But if that's the case, it seems even more difficult to determine the other party's identity." Ye Jingyan pondered for a moment, "Sister, did you find any clues at the scene?"
"without."
Ye Chutang turned his head to glance at the screen. Xiaowu should have fallen asleep.
She said calmly, "They surrounded the carriage and came very quickly. The Black Guards came out just as quickly. We outnumbered them and didn't have to spend much effort. I was in a hurry to get to the palace, so I didn't stay for too long."
Her words were simple, as if she was just talking about a very ordinary little thing, rather than a life-and-death struggle.
But Ye Jingyan still heard the key point——
That group of people actually chose to attack when Xiaowu was still in the carriage? !
No wonder my sister was so angry and didn't leave anyone alive.
He nodded: "In that case, those people deserved to die. Since the matter has been handed over to Shuntian Prefecture for investigation, I believe there will be an answer soon."
After a pause, he followed Ye Chutang's gaze and looked inside, lowering his voice: "How is Xiaowu?"
Just now I just got a general glimpse with the faint candlelight, and couldn't get a detailed look.
Ye Chutang paused.
In fact, this is the only thing she is worried about.
On the surface, Xiaowu didn't seem to have any skin injuries, but... she couldn't be sure whether today's incident had any impact on Xiaowu.
It was actually the same that time. In the bloody battle, Xiaowu was not injured under the protection of her, Ayan and Afeng.
But later she discovered that Xiaowu had been left with a severe psychological trauma because of witnessing such a cruel scene.
She had lost all memory of that day, and would back away in panic or even cry whenever she approached a carriage.
It took Ye Chutang several years to get her to the point where she could ride in a carriage like a normal child.
She originally thought that as long as she took it slow, Xiaowu would get better one day.
But all this was destroyed today.
The expression on Ye Chutang's face became much duller, and there seemed to be frost on the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, bringing a chill that penetrated one's bones and blood.
"She'll be fine."
She will definitely demand repayment a thousandfold for what happened today!
…
That night.
Shuntian Prefecture is brightly lit.
Zhao Chengyin paced back and forth in the front hall with his hands behind his back, looking so worried that he wanted to die.
"These people are really crazy! Not only did they openly attack in the capital, but they also wanted to kill Ye Chutang! I think they don't have a grudge against the Ye family, but against me!"
The nature of this matter is extremely bad. The eldest princess has ordered him to find out the truth and identify the real culprit within three days.
He knew very well that if he couldn't give it by then, his position as the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture would be over!
Zhang Qian stood aside, also frowning.
"It's true that the criminals were sent here directly, but they are all dead! It would be fine if at least one of them could be left alive!"
At this point, he suddenly thought of something, looked up at Zhao Chengyin, and asked tentatively: "Sir, how about... we go to Dingbei Marquis's Mansion to inquire?"
Zhao Chengyin turned his head and asked: "What are you doing there?"
Zhang Qian coughed: "This, this isn't...the person they sent here..."
Before the government office opened in the morning, the five bodies were neatly laid out outside the gate, catching them off guard.
Fortunately, they soon found out that the person who took action was under the command of the prince of Dingbei Marquis's Mansion.
The other party did not deliberately conceal his identity, and it will be revealed once checked.
"Now the whole capital knows that Miss Ye Er is protected by the son of Marquis Dingbei, so why don't we just ask directly? Wouldn't that be faster?"
After all, he is the person involved.
Ye Chutang and the others didn't dare to disturb them now, so they could just go find the ones who took action.
Zhao Chengyin looked at him speechlessly: "Even if the whole capital knew about it, would Shuntian Prefecture be able to openly visit the prince?!"
Zhang Qian was puzzled: "No, can't...?"
Zhao Chengyin had a headache: "Of course not! It's obvious that the prince sent secret guards to protect Ye Chutang. What do you mean by secret guards? Huh?! If we go there now, what will the prince think? They want to protect you secretly!"
"Can--"
Zhang Qian felt something was not right, and after pondering for a while,
"But now everyone knows..."
"You! You are still too young!"
Zhao Chengyin shook his head meaningfully.
"How can you not be cautious when you are in the officialdom? If the prince wants to publicize this matter, why does he need to use the secret guards? This is clearly to keep a low profile! Now let's go over and ask directly, what do you think the prince will think?"
Zhang Qian suddenly realized: "So that's how it is! I'm glad to learn from you!"
Zhao Chengyin waved his hand.
But Zhang Qian was still very worried when he thought of the corpses and the orders from above.
"But our people have thoroughly checked the five bodies. Apart from hidden weapons and swords, there is nothing else on them. They are all strangers. Even if we start with the weapons, three days is far from enough!"
This is also Zhao Chengyin’s biggest headache.
After a long moment, he let out a long sigh.
"Forget it, let's just keep investigating this way for now! If there is still no result by the deadline, I will take full responsibility."
Zhang Qian was shocked: "Sir, how can this be--"
Before he finished speaking, hurried footsteps were suddenly heard outside.
"Sir! Sir! Someone is coming!"
Zhao Chengyin looked outside and asked, "Who could be coming at this late hour?"
The next moment, he saw a thin young man appear in his sight.
Zhao Chengyin was sure that he didn't know the other person.
"Your Excellency is——"
"Black Cavalry, Lu Yu."
A calm voice sounded, but it immediately startled Zhao Chengyin and Zhang Qian so much that they almost jumped up.
"Lu, Master Lu!?"
Lu Yu put it succinctly:
"I was the one who delivered the five bodies during the day. Of course, I also killed the people."
Zhao Chengyin and Zhang Qian were both stunned.
They were not surprised by this, after all, the Black Knights were well-known.
but……
"What brings you here?"
Lu Yu glanced at them.
"You wanted to investigate the case, but you delayed summoning me, so I had no choice but to come to your house in person."
This means——to help them investigate the case! ?
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