inspire-indiana Chapter 237 Exposed
Chapter 237 Exposed
Yu County.
He Yuyan secretly had a letter sent out.
She kept the matter of sending the letter a secret from Shen Bazhi.
It has been more than half a month since she "died".
She was worried about Dingxiang.
Dingxiang had been with her since she was five years old. Although they were mistress and servant, they were as close as sisters.
Knowing that she was going to die, she must have been very sad.
Even if she cannot go out to see people, including the prince.
But she told Dingxiang, "Surely it's possible?"
He Yuyan was unaware that her actions had exposed her whereabouts.
Little Stone followed Dingxiang to Xiangshan Villa in Yu County.
However, just as he was about to sneak to the back door to investigate, someone suddenly walked out from behind him.
There was a loud "bang".
Before Little Stone could even see the face of the person behind him clearly, he collapsed.
Looking at the fallen figure, the tall, muscular man revealed a wicked smile.
Dingxiang was led to the courtyard of a detached house.
"Young lady, are you really not dead?"
Dingxiang was very excited when she saw He Yuyan.
"Lilac, what brings you here?"
In her letter, she told her to stay put and wait for further news from her.
But how did she end up here?
While the master and servant were catching up, Shen Bazhi led the man into the courtyard.
He looked at Dingxiang, his sharp gaze carrying a menacing aura.
Do you recognize this person?
Although this was Dingxiang's first time meeting Shen Bazhi, she had already heard of his great reputation in Chulong Prefecture.
They also knew that beneath his refined exterior lay the heart of a werewolf.
She replied tremblingly, "His name is Little Stone."
He was a servant who ran errands for Concubine Wu…
Thinking of this, her face suddenly turned pale.
Has he exposed himself?
Dingxiang looked at He Yuyan.
"Girl, I... I didn't mean to, I didn't know..."
Seeing that Dingxiang looked frightened.
He Yuyan looked at Shen Bazhi with pleading in her eyes.
"Master Shen, Dingxiang didn't do it on purpose, please forgive her?"
Shen Bazhi gestured to Butler Leng to put the person down.
He squinted and warned Dingxiang.
"Just this once, never happen again."
Dingxiang was so frightened that she nodded quickly.
"Butler Leng, take him away. I need to get something useful out of him..."
Seeing Little Stone being dragged away half-dead, Dingxiang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Dingxiang stayed at the villa for less than half an hour before being sent out by Shen Bazhi's men.
Seeing He Yuyan looking at the maid with reluctance.
Shen Bazhi picked up the cup and moistened his throat.
"What, Yan'er, are you reluctant to part with your maid?"
He Yuyan looked away and did not answer his question.
Seeing her, she said nothing.
Shen Bazhi added, "Since you're reluctant to part with her, then let her stay and serve you!"
"No, no need."
The lilacs will still be useful in the Marquis's mansion.
She couldn't let Shen Bazhi ruin her plans.
Shen Bazhi looked at her and knew that she wanted to use Dingxiang to return to the Marquis's mansion.
"I didn't say you couldn't go back, but are you sure Lu Hanting can smooth things over with the emperor for you?"
He Yuyan looked at him with displeasure.
"Yan'er, if you were the emperor, would you be willing to be deceived?"
So what if Lu Hanting holds a high position in the Great Wei Dynasty?
If he dares to bring He Yuyan back to the Marquis's residence, he will be committing the crime of deceiving the emperor.
Although the emperor relied on him, he had truly violated the emperor's taboo.
At that point, even ten of his heads wouldn't be enough for the emperor to chop off.
"Mr. Shen, although what you said is all right, I am not reconciled."
Wu Weiwei has ruined me so much; I can't bear to see her living such a glamorous life.
Why?
They were both concubines of the crown prince.
She herself had arrived at the Crown Prince's side earlier than Wu Weiwei.
She was still the Crown Prince's most beloved woman.
Why should Wu Weiwei be able to openly enter and leave the Marquis's mansion and enjoy the heir's exclusive favor?
Even someone like Xie Ningxin was able to become the Crown Prince's principal wife.
As the daughter of the eldest princess, she held a noble status.
Now they are like rats crossing the street, hated by everyone.
They cowered here like turtles.
This is so unfair.
Seeing the resentment in He Yuyan's heart, Shen Bazhi sighed.
She said softly, "Yan'er, can you answer a question for me?"
He Yuyan looked at him.
What do you want to ask?
Shen Bazhi raised an eyebrow, and the corner of his lips twitched slightly.
"Do you really love Lu Hanting?"
Hear the question.
He Yuyan stared straight ahead, her expression slightly tense.
Love?
Why would Shen Bazhi ask her such a childish question?
How could she possibly love Lu Hanting?
She wanted to go back only because of her resentment.
She was unwilling to accept that the prince had forgotten her, and unwilling to accept that Wu Weiwei was climbing over her corpse to rise to power.
She was even more unwilling to let someone snatch away the position that was within her grasp.
Apart from that, she had no feelings for the Crown Prince.
Seeing the unwillingness in He Yuyan's eyes.
Shen Bazhi understood.
"Okay, I'll help you go back."
He Yuyan was pleased with Shen Bazhi's words, and she smiled slightly.
A pair of captivating eyes gazed at him with adoration. "Mr. Shen, you're so kind!"
Beijing.
Jade Butterfly Intelligence Base.
Xiao Qi rushed to the Marquis's residence.
"Master, our Steward Shi has gone missing..."
Wu Weiwei's hand trembled as she drank her tea.
"What exactly is going on?"
Little Stone left my place yesterday afternoon. Could something have happened that she doesn't know about?
Xiaoqi told her that Xiaoshitou hadn't come back all night.
I thought he had gone to visit the homeless children outside the city again.
But to everyone's surprise, he still hasn't come back.
Wu Weiwei's already furrowed brows furrowed even more.
"Wanqiu, go and call Lingfu here."
Lingfu was a lively person who loved to join in the fun and often chatted with the people in the mansion when she had nothing to do.
Even if they don't leave the mansion, they can still be alerted by any disturbance within it.
She will most likely know.
Soon, Lingfu returned in high spirits.
Seeing the serious atmosphere in the room, Lingfu stopped smiling.
"Lingfu, did you hear anything unusual about the manor yesterday?"
"abnormal?"
Lingfu thought for a moment and then shook her head.
and many more.
It seems there really is something going on.
“Auntie, yesterday I overheard a maid making fun of Songzi, saying that he liked lilacs, and that's why I gave him a sachet…”
She didn't know whether the matter was true or false.
"Did He Yuyan's maid and the gatekeeper secretly pledge their lives to each other?"
Wu Weiwei frowned.
That joke is a bit lame.
Having followed the female lead for so long, Dingxiang naturally has very high standards.
She would never be interested in a doorman.
Wu Weiwei looked at Ling Fu.
"Go and call Songzi over here!"
Songzi, feeling uneasy after hearing that Aunt Wu was looking for him, came to Biyun Court.
"Songzi greets Aunt Wu."
"Get up!"
Wu Weiwei stared at him, but saw Songzi standing nervously to the side after getting up.
"Pine Nut, let me ask you this: did you receive a generous gift from Clove yesterday?"
Big gift?
Songzi felt flustered.
Yesterday he only received some silver from Dingxiang, is that considered a big gift?
Or did Dingxiang make a mistake that was discovered by Aunt Wu?
So now she's been implicated because someone has found something to use against her?
As Songzi pondered to herself, her legs involuntarily went weak.
“Aunt, I only accepted five taels of silver from Dingxiang!”
It's not a big gift at all!