Chapter 211 I Want to Investigate Wei Lingze
Princess Hengyang personally took charge of the matter and interrogated everyone in the Mo family, causing chaos.
After hearing the news of Chunxi's death, Xiao Qinghe immediately left the house and went to Wuyou Pavilion.
"Why did the distinguished guest come suddenly?"
Lan Shu was very surprised to see her.
Xiao Qinghe suppressed his anxiety and said softly, "I have something to ask, so I came to see your Pavilion Master."
"It's really unfortunate that our Pavilion Master is not here right now," Lan Shu sighed and shook his head. Xiao Qinghe frowned slightly and was about to leave when he heard Lan Shu say, "If you want to ask about Madam Shen, I know a thing or two. I will send someone to find the Pavilion Master right away. You can listen to me while waiting for him."
"I can't stay here for too long. Can your Pavilion Master come back within an incense stick of time?"
Lan Shu's eyes curved, and she smiled like a fox: "Of course, when a distinguished guest comes to visit, our Pavilion Master will naturally find a way to grow wings and fly back."
Xiao Qinghe was so focused on Chunxi that she didn't notice the joking in Lan Shu's words. She nodded and followed Lan Shu to the private room.
Lan Shu explained the whole process to Xiao Qinghe, and concluded, "When I received the news about Madam Shen that day, I carefully selected someone who looked most like Madam Shen to impersonate her. The Pavilion Master even personally led someone to secretly go there. Although the situation was chaotic at the time, the person who took Madam Shen away did not look like Madam Mo's men."
Lan Shu did not say that the body found by the Night Patrol was Chunxi, he only said that Chunxi was taken away.
Xiao Qinghe frowned even more tightly. She wanted to ask for details when the door was pushed open and Xiao Yechen walked in.
Xiao Yechen walked very quickly, his chest heaving slightly, and his black hair swayed a little because of the wind when he pushed the door open.
Lan Shu curled her lips and raised an eyebrow at Xiao Qinghe: "Look, my dear guest, our Pavilion Master is really fast, right?"
This sounded a bit strange, but Xiao Qinghe thought about what Lan Shu had just said and didn't think much about it. He just said to Xiao Yechen apologetically, "It's really rude of me to come here so rashly. I hope Pavilion Master will forgive me."
"It's okay," Xiao Yechen took two deep breaths to calm his breathing, then strode over. "Miss, you can come see me anytime."
As he spoke, Xiao Yechen glared at Lan Shu fiercely, implying that he should be serious and not say nonsense at this time.
Lan Shu didn't dare to act presumptuously in front of Xiao Yechen, so she stood up decisively: "The Pavilion Master and the distinguished guest need to discuss important matters, I'll go out and guard the door."
Before Lan Shu left the room, Xiao Qinghe couldn't help but ask, "Is my aunt really dead?"
Xiao Qinghe's face was filled with concern, clearly unable to accept Chunxi's death. Xiao Yechen pursed his lips and said, "I just went back to the Xiao family. The old lady felt that there was something fishy going on and has ordered the Xiao family to mobilize all their connections to search for Madam Shen. The Wuyou Pavilion will also help find her."
"Grandma, do you think my aunt is not dead?"
After being surprised, Xiao Qinghe felt hopeful.
My little aunt is not an ordinary woman. When there was a commotion on the day of her return home, she was able to calm down and deal with it quickly. Later, she went to Xuzhou with Uncle Shen for training. When she was plotted against by the Ning family this time, she also thought of letting someone from Wuyou Pavilion pretend to be her and go there. She would not be killed easily.
Xiao Qinghe comforted herself several times in her heart, raised her eyes again, and became much calmer.
She took out a stack of banknotes and handed it to Xiao Yechen: "Uncle Shen hasn't come back yet, and my aunt is in trouble again. I'm worried that the people from the Marquis' Mansion will take the opportunity to go to the new house and rob the property. It's not convenient for me and the Xiao family to intervene in this matter. I would like you to select some skilled people to pretend to be guards to help my aunt guard the house."
Xiao Qinghe couldn't help much with the investigation of the case, so he could only do his best in this regard.
Xiao Yechen didn't even look at the banknotes. He looked straight into Xiao Qinghe's eyes and said, "The Xiao family has been very kind to me. If the eldest lady wants me to do something, just tell her directly. There's no need for this."
Xiao Qinghe shook his head and said, "Your grandfather was loyal to my grandfather. Later, because of my grandfather's death, our family was implicated. It is the Xiao family's responsibility to support you. You don't owe them anything. Moreover, because of me, Wei Lingze has set his sights on you and Wuyou Pavilion. He may cause you a lot of trouble in the future. If you don't take this money, I will have to ask others for help."
Xiao Qinghe took back the banknotes and was about to stand up. Xiao Yechen hurriedly said, "Wait!"
While speaking, Xiao Yechen couldn't help but grab Xiao Qinghe's wrist.
It was cloudy today and windy outside. Xiao Qinghe's hands were a little cold. Her wrists were thin and soft, but her skin was very delicate.
Xiao Yechen's mind went blank, and he didn't have time to feel anything. He withdrew his hand as if it was burned by fire: "Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I can take the money, you don't have to look for anyone else."
Xiao Yechen spoke very quickly, with his head lowered, like a child who had made a mistake, not daring to look Xiao Qinghe in the eye.
Xiao Qinghe felt a hint of his palm's warmth on her wrist, but she didn't feel offended. She put the banknote back on the table and said softly, "Actually, I don't just want you to help me send someone to guard my aunt's property. I also want you to help me check on Wei Lingze."
Xiao Yechen's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked coldly, "What are you looking for?"
Xiao Qinghe pursed his lips and said after a moment: "I want to find out if he has anything to do with my aunt's disappearance."
Xiao Yechen clenched his fists suddenly. He suppressed the emotions surging in his chest very well and did not show any abnormality in front of Xiao Qinghe. He only said solemnly: "Don't worry, Miss. I will help you investigate this matter and keep it confidential."
The last sentence was exactly what Xiao Qinghe was thinking. She was a little surprised by Xiao Yechen's thoughtfulness and nodded sincerely, "Thank you."
After Xiao Qinghe left, Lan Shu walked into the room, fanning himself. Seeing the money on the table, he feigned surprise, "This distinguished guest just came to inquire about something and didn't do anything. Pavilion Master, you actually accepted so much money from him. Aren't you too heartless?"
Lan Shu's hand had already reached for the banknotes, but Xiao Yechen snatched them away and stuffed them into his arms. He coldly ordered, "Pick a few skilled strangers and send them to the Chen residence. If anyone tries to steal the property, notify me immediately. Also, have someone keep a close eye on Wei Lingze. No matter what he does, tell me everything."
Lan Shu stared at Xiao Yechen with amusement. "Pavilion Master, every penny that comes into Wuyou Pavilion must be recorded in the account book. If you accept the money, is it considered Wuyou Pavilion's business or your personal matter?"
Xiao Yechen wanted to pierce Lan Shu with his eyes. He said angrily, "I'll give you the money tomorrow."
"I understand," Lan Shu nodded, fanning himself as he left the room. As he stepped out the door, he added, "The banknotes passed through the hands of this distinguished guest are no longer ordinary banknotes; they are treasured possessions of the Pavilion Master."
Bang!
As soon as he finished speaking, a teapot came flying towards him with murderous intent. Although Lan Shu dodged in time, he was still splashed with water.
He tutted and shook his head.
Oh, he’s had enough fun. He should stay away from the Pavilion Master for the next few days.
At the same time, at Qu County Post Station, Shen Qingyuan received a message from Old Madam Xiao.
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