Chi Jingyu is so confident, could it be that he had made preparations in advance?
The thought flashed through Chi Yan's mind, and he slowly said, "The criminal we captured is seriously injured and will definitely go to the pharmacy to get medicine. His Highness has already sent people to supervise all the pharmacies. Anyone who goes there to get medicine to treat external injuries will be suspected."
He paused, his gaze fixed on Chi Jingyu's face, his tone slightly ambiguous, "Unfortunately, we just happened to run into your servant, brother? I wonder if anyone in the Marquis's mansion was so unlucky as to suffer an external injury at this time?"
He deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "just right".
After he finished speaking, Chi Jingyu smiled slowly, a hint of realization flashing in his eyes: "So that's what it was about. If my second brother had said so earlier, we wouldn't have had this misunderstanding, would we?"
Chi Yan's gaze sharpened, and his brows furrowed unconsciously.
But Chi Jingyu casually rolled up one corner of his sleeve, revealing the gauze wrapped around his arm, and a helpless smile appeared on his lips: "I'm the one who's injured."
Chi Yan glanced at his movements, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
...
Upon entering the Marquis's residence, Chi Jingyu carefully removed the bandages from his arm, his voice tinged with a hint of sighing:
"You don't know this, but Xiwei and I had a little argument these past two days. Last night, during the argument, I was accidentally cut by her hairpin. Now that it's the height of summer, if I don't apply medicine in time, the wound might get infected. That's why I sent the servant to get some medicine."
The gauze was completely removed, revealing a thin, slightly deep bloodstain on his arm. The wound was red around it, and it looked like it had just been inflicted.
But if it were just a normal argument, this is a bit too brutal.
Chi Yan stared at the wound for a moment, then looked up at him with a hint of amusement in his eyes: "Brother, this injury doesn't look like a minor bruise; it looks like you were seriously injured."
Chi Jingyu paused for a moment, then smiled and sighed, "I angered her, so I inevitably went a little too far."
Chi Yan didn't have time to listen to his explanation, and said in a light tone, "Even so, according to custom I still have to search you. Since you're upright and have nothing to hide, I suppose you don't have any concerns?"
He didn't believe a single word Chi Jingyu said. Even if he was injured in the argument, why did it have to be at this time?
He simply didn't believe there wasn't something strange about it.
Chi Jingyu paused slightly, then smiled calmly after a moment: "Second brother is now working for His Majesty, so naturally I wouldn't dare to have any objections. If you want to search, feel free to bring your men to search."
"Thank you for your consideration, brother." Chi Yan didn't hesitate any longer and raised his hand. "Search!"
He led the way, still wearing his light scarlet court robes. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and his tall, imposing figure exuded a powerful aura.
The old lady next to her was being supported by someone; she was so angry that her lips trembled, and she clutched her chest while hurling veiled insults, not uttering a single clean word.
Chi Yan scoffed softly, ignoring him.
He'd heard even harsher things before, but now he had to think twice before insulting him and didn't dare to be too blatant.
After Chi Yan had walked away, the old lady said resentfully, "Look at his arrogant appearance! He doesn't respect me, his grandmother, at all!"
"Grandmother, please don't be angry. Second brother is just following orders. Don't upset yourself." Chi Jingyu patiently comforted the old lady, while glancing at Chi Yan's back with an ambiguous look.
Chi Yan was very familiar with the layout of the Marquis's residence. He ordered a group of people to go to the old lady's courtyard, his expression calm: "If anyone dares to obstruct us, arrest them all."
He didn't even spare the west courtyard where he used to live, and sent another group of people to search it. As for the east courtyard, Chi Yan personally led the search.
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