Chapter 16 The Black Dragon Hides in the Crowd I guess your mother took the blame for you...
The coachman lashed the horse repeatedly with his whip, driving it towards the villa.
Inside the carriage, Cui Fuyu was resting with her eyes closed, but she was actually thinking about something.
She learned some news about her mother's murder from the female knight-errant yesterday.
I'm hesitating whether or not to tell him?
Let's wait until the whole investigation is complete before talking to Chi Yanzhou.
Chi Yanzhou was tenderly massaging Cui Fuyu's shoulders and neck, his movements slowing down as he gently kneaded and pounded.
He looked at Cui Fuyu with affection in his eyes. Since yesterday, he and the young lady had grown closer and their interactions had become more natural and familiar.
He thought it was great, and he was sure he would marry the young lady.
The affection in Chi Yanzhou's eyes was almost overflowing; he now valued the young lady more than himself.
On the contrary, Cui Fuyu felt uneasy, as if two little voices were fighting inside her. One voice was trying to persuade her to tell Chi Yanzhou so that he could make his own decision, while the other voice was against it, saying that it was not good to tell him now and that it would be best to wait until everything was investigated before telling him...
After pondering for a moment, Cui Fuyu thought to himself: I should tell him!
She suddenly opened her eyes, turned around and stared intently at Chi Yanzhou, her attitude serious: "I have something to tell you!"
"It's something important, so listen carefully."
Seeing this, Chi Yanzhou sat up straight, listened intently, and nodded to Cui Fuyu to indicate that he was ready.
Cui Fuyu carefully chose her words: "Your mother was probably killed by the Black Dragon Society. Do you remember the token you picked up back then? It was probably torn off when your mother was killed."
After saying that, she added, "I guess your mother must have taken the blame for you!"
This was just Cui Fuyu's guess. She just couldn't understand why the Black Dragon Society would want to harm Chi Yanzhou's mother. There was no reason for it, and there was no reason for them to hire someone to kill her. Even if they did hire someone, it would be thugs, not an assassin organization, let alone the mysterious Black Dragon Society!
The only possibility is that he took the blame for Chi Yanzhou, and the Black Dragon Society originally wanted to harm Chi Yanzhou.
Only in this way can it conform to all logic.
Upon hearing this, Chi Yanzhou stared blankly, incredulous. He then gripped Cui Fuyu's shoulders with both hands, his eyes wide with fury: "How is this possible?"
Chi Yanzhou obviously couldn't accept it. How could he be the one to suffer in his place? To Chi's mother, he would be a sinner.
How could he possibly accept that?
"Could it be that someone wants it..."
Chi Yanzhou didn't finish his sentence. The more he spoke, the softer his voice became, and his confidence gradually waned. He clearly couldn't bring himself to say what he was thinking.
Cui Fuyu held the shattered Chi Yanzhou in her arms, letting his tears fall into her gorgeous dress.
At first, she didn't believe the result either...
However, that is the truth, and they never had a choice.
Chi Yanzhou raised his eyes, which were red and brimming with tears: "Ayu, can you tell me more about the investigation of that female knight?"
Chi Yanzhou raised his hand to wipe away his tears. Although many people disliked him, he was always careful and had not offended anyone. How could anyone spend a lot of money to hire the Black Dragon Society just to kill him?
Chi Yanzhou wanted to know more so that he could find the real culprit.
Cui Fuyu then told him in detail what the female knight had said the day before.
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Just as the heroine appeared, Cui Fuyu returned to her room. Seeing the person who had suddenly appeared in Yutang Courtyard, she knew that the heroine had found out, so she invited the heroine to sit down and talk.
Although Cui Fuyu knew in advance that Zhang Chaijie was involved, he was still shocked when he saw all of Zhang's information. Half of the money he embezzled was gambled away, and the Black Dragon Society was involved in every wrongdoing he committed.
Seeing Cui Fuyu staring intently at the Black Dragon Society, the female knight explained to her: "The Black Dragon Society originated ten years ago. I heard that its main branch is on the border. It started by taking on intelligence, killing, and intercepting goods. Later, it grew bigger and bigger. They will do anything as long as they are paid, but of course, it depends on the price. The Black Dragon Society is good at hiding. In recent years, they have become even more elusive. Ordinary people can't find their traces at all. Even people in the martial arts world need to use some methods."
The female warrior spoke eloquently, "However, the original Black Dragon Society was rumored to have been created by the imperial court, otherwise how could it have stood firm since entering the martial arts world?"
Cui Fuyu was still reviewing the findings of the investigation. "It shouldn't be the work of the imperial court. Zhang Chaijie's actions on several occasions have directly targeted the vital interests of the imperial court."
"If I need your help in the future, may I ask how I should address you?" Cui Fuyu asked. "May I ask what the Black Dragon Society's symbol is?"
She had a vague feeling that she should have seen the Black Dragon Society's symbol before.
“Of course, Miss, you can call me A-Qing.” A-Qing described the Black Dragon Society’s symbol to Cui Fuyu. She was open-minded and used both hands: “The Black Dragon Society’s token has a pattern on only one side. It is a five-clawed dragon-like python. Members of the Black Dragon Society usually use poison to control their subordinates, and they have to take an antidote every half month.”
As Aqing continued talking, she mentioned other things as well.
Cui Fuyu seemed to remember the pattern that Chi Yanzhou had drawn for her, so she ran to the bottom of the dressing box, took it out, and unfolded it to show Aqing.
"Miss Qing, do you think this is the emblem of the Black Dragon Society?"
Aqing stared at the pattern that was exactly the same as the one used by the Black Dragon Society and asked in confusion, "How come you have it?"
Cui Fuyu's back instantly broke out in a sweat. Knowing that the fire at the Chi family's house was no small matter, she quickly told her about the Chi Yanzhou family's situation and asked her to investigate.
What connection does Cui Fuyu think the Chi family has with the Black Dragon Society?
But her dream foretold that the Black Dragon Society never existed?
Could it be that she changed something that led to these consequences?
Cui Fuyu racked her brains but still couldn't figure it out; it seemed that many things were out of control!
"Miss Aqing, the imperial court is currently searching for Zhang Chaijie's whereabouts. Do you know anything about this?"
Cui Fuyu recalled what her father had said that morning: it was too much of a coincidence that Wang Fei had secretly returned to Beijing and Zhang Chaijie had disappeared overnight.
She wondered if Aqing was checking whether Zhang Chaijie knew his whereabouts.
Ah Qing shook his head: "His whereabouts are currently unknown, but he did appear last night at a gambling den called Qianlai, so someone must have been intentionally hiding him!"
Although Anxuan mainly focuses on intelligence gathering and does not involve illegal activities, Anxuan's investigation and sale of intelligence also skirts the edge of the law, so there are limitations to its capabilities!
Cui Fuyu nodded in understanding, but still asked Aqing to continue investigating the Chi family's affairs, as well as the Black Dragon Society's dealings with the imperial court.
Cui Fuyu also asked Aqing to keep an eye on all developments related to the Cui family.
After learning about this, Aqing said she would continue to help with the investigation and would also pay close attention to matters related to the Cui family.
Cui Fuyu nodded and lowered the prepared silver notes to Aqing, saying, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome."
After Aqing took the money and climbed out the window, Cui Fuyu was still sitting at the table meditating.
What does the Black Dragon Society want by interfering in the imperial court? What are their objectives?
What role did the Cui family play in all of this?
And then there's Chi Yanzhou, a poor scholar. What does he have that would make the Black Dragon Society specifically target him for killing?
It's all shrouded in mystery, and I can't shake it off.
Cui Fuyu couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it.
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The night was deep and quiet, and all around was still.
Although Chi Yanzhou was lying in bed, he couldn't fall asleep. He was thinking about what the young lady had said to him during the day.
He is the only one left in the Chi family. If he doesn't fight for justice, who will stand up for the Chi family? And now the Black Dragon Society is also eyeing him covetously.
The only thing we can do is change the status quo and fight against those in power.
Chi Yanzhou looked down at the young lady tenderly, a smile on his face. The young lady would protect him!
Because the young lady is his exclusive guardian angel!
Cui Fuyu was fast asleep in his arms.
He lowered his head and rested his chin on Cui Fuyu's hair, hugged her tightly, and gently kissed her brow and eyes.
He then fell into a deep sleep and remained so until dawn.
The next day, Chi Yanzhou still needed to go to the academy. Willow Leaf Lane was close to the academy, and he originally planned to walk there. However, on the first day that they had reconciled, Cui Fuyu insisted on personally escorting him to the academy.
When Chi Yanzhou stepped down from the carriage, the students of the academy were surprised for a moment. When did Chi Yanzhou start being able to ride a carriage to school?
More people noticed his current attire: exquisite and soft robes, and a precious jade hair ornament. After a day apart, Chi Yanzhou looked radiant.
Her already noble character has become even more radiant and refined.
Those who admired Chi Yanzhou's talent now admired him even more, thinking that he had indeed, as rumored, climbed up to the eldest daughter of the Cui family and had become an untouchable figure in the academy.
Chi Yanzhou got off the carriage first, and then lifted the curtain for Cui Fuyu.
Cui Fuyu stepped out of the carriage, and Chi Yanzhou reached out to help her down.
Their actions alone show how close they are.
This scene was naturally witnessed by Su Zhiyao and Liang Xiaoyun.
Su Zhiyao was shocked to see their intimate behavior and thought to himself: When did Fuyu get together with Brother Yanzhou?
Liang Xiaoyun sneered: Cui Fuyu really acted quickly.
He had noticed Cui Fuyu's intention to make a move on Chi Yanzhou earlier. He thought she would wait or keep him hidden in secret, but he didn't expect her to be so bold as to make this matter public. Whoever marries her in the future will inevitably have to worry about her having an affair.
However, Cui Fuyu truly had the confidence to have an affair!
Because the Cui family holds power, she is still a princess.
Su and Liang walked towards Cui Fuyu at the same time.
Today, Cui Fuyu was dressed in a blue floral dress, and she and Cui Fuyu looked very well-matched, like a perfect couple.
"Fuyu, Brother Yanzhou," Su Zhiyao said softly, then asked Cui Fuyu in a low voice, "Why did you get off a carriage?"
Since the poetry gathering, Liang Xiaoyun had been frank with Su Zhiyao.
Su Zhiyao belatedly realized that she seemed to have mistaken her admiration for Chi Yanzhou's talent for affection, and thus thought she secretly loved him.
Since that day, Su Zhiyao's attitude towards Chi Yanzhou has remained unchanged, but she has deliberately changed all the ways she addresses him and kept a certain distance.
On the day they went to Zuixianglou, he also asked about Cui Fuyu.
She vaguely sensed that Chi Yanzhou admired Cui Fuyu.
The fact that the two are now seen together suggests that good news is on the horizon.
Cui Fuyu remained unfazed and lied, "The Chi family was burned down, and Chi Lang had nowhere to go. I had an empty courtyard near the academy, so I kindly rented it to him."
Hearing her explanation, Chi Yanzhou assumed she wanted to avoid suspicion, so he smiled and nodded to the two of them.
He was unaware that Cui Fuyu had said this for his own reputation and had no other intentions.
If Cui Fuyu knew what Chi Yanzhou was thinking, she would definitely announce even more loudly that Chi Yanzhou was hers, and anyone who dared to touch Chi Yanzhou would be made to suffer.
This made Chi Yanzhou even more popular!
A note from the author:
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Chi Yanzhou: Don't be so high-profile [crying emoji] I'm socially awkward (politely declined).
Cui Fuyu (very loudly): I'm with Chi Yanzhou now! She's my future son-in-law! [kissing emoji]
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