diskusbooks Chapter 172 1 Just thinking about what she was going to do later made her want to laugh.
Chapter 172 1 Just thinking about what she was going to do later made her want to laugh.
He Yunjin's expression changed immediately.
Since the Yu family sent people to Hangzhou Prefecture to chase after that yamen runner, their purpose in going to the Duke's Mansion must not be simple.
But how could they know where the item was hidden in the Duke of Xingguo's mansion?
"Tell me in detail where they, mother and daughter, were that day," He Yunjin urged.
"I'm not sure about that, after all, it's the madam's job to receive them," Huo Pinglan replied hesitantly.
"All I know is that the brat from the Yu family made a fool of herself that day, and the madam despised her so much that she never planned to let them visit again."
Immediately afterwards, he told her that Yu Ningyao had diarrhea and couldn't hold it in.
"Foolish!" He Yunjin immediately sensed something was wrong.
Who would do something so outrageous when visiting someone's home?
This is clearly an excuse to send the servants away.
“Everyone has to go to the bathroom sometimes, it’s normal to not be able to hold it in, and besides, that maid saw her too…” Huo Pinglan frowned, unable to say it.
vulgar!
That's incredibly vulgar!
Fortunately, she wasn't betrothed to Yuanzhi.
Such a vulgar person is not worthy of marrying into their Duke's mansion.
"Besides, how could a little girl like her possibly know where I hid my things? I hid them very well." Huo Pinglan frowned.
“I went to the secret room and found that only the account books were missing. All the other gold and silver treasures were still there. It’s obvious that they were after the account books.”
"Go back and check if there's a spy in the manor." He Yunjin pursed her lips, her face full of displeasure.
"If we hadn't been able to retrieve the items, we would all be dead."
Upon hearing this, Huo Pinglan immediately straightened her back.
This concerns the lives of the entire family, and cannot be taken lightly.
"Yes." He nodded angrily and immediately returned to his residence to investigate the traitor.
After Huo Pinglan left, He Yunjin instructed his subordinates: "Send someone to keep an eye on the Yu family and see if they make any other moves. In particular, keep a close eye on that little girl from the Yu family."
He always felt that the key to breaking the deadlock lay with Yu Ningyao.
The only breakthrough point now is the playboy and his child described by the girls at the Drunken Flower Pavilion.
If we have a portrait and find the person, we won't have to worry about not getting anything out of them.
His hand gripped the wine glass tightly, veins bulging, before he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
It took a full hour for Lao Wang to finally draw the wanted poster.
"My lord, please take a look."
Old Wang handed the portrait to He Yunjin.
He Yunjin squinted as she examined the person in the portrait.
He didn't recognize the face.
"Let all the girls in the building take a look and see if this painting is realistic," He Yunjin ordered.
The madam, Liu Yanzhi, naturally had no choice but to comply.
He called over all the girls who had seen Zhao Chang and Little Mudskipper that day.
After they all nodded and said it was about 70-80% accurate, He Yunjin immediately took the portrait to search for the person.
A whole day has passed, and it's still unknown whether this group of people has already fled the capital.
He Yunjin gritted her teeth.
Even if they flee to the ends of the earth, he will catch them.
……
Ever since she obtained the ledger, Yu Ningyao has had the system keep an eye on He Yunjin.
So when He Yunjin sent his subordinates to monitor her, she learned of the news immediately.
"Then I'll make him completely baffled." Yu Ningyao rested her chin on her hand, pondering how to lead He Yunjin astray.
She shouldn't go to Little Mudfish's place anytime soon.
Tell Lu Lingguang to tell them to study hard and practice martial arts, and not to leave the courtyard even for a moment.
Once this matter is settled and both the He and Huo families are ruined, they will meet again.
So the next day, Yu Ningyao went to Judge Zheng's place as usual.
After finishing today's lessons with the teacher, Yu Ningyao did not go to the General's Mansion.
Her unusual behavior successfully attracted the attention of the He family guards who were secretly monitoring her.
I saw her getting into a carriage and heading out of the city.
The guard hurriedly called to his companion and whispered, "Follow me."
They followed Yu Ningyao out of the city.
With the system in place, those guards who thought they were well hidden actually had nowhere to hide.
Yu Ningyao pursed her lips and looked out the window at the scenery.
She couldn't help but laugh at the thought of what she was going to do later.
The He family is going to be completely fooled!
The carriage stopped at the Marquis's villa on the outskirts of the capital.
Yu Ningyao planned to visit Aunt Rong.
She couldn't care less what He Yunjin's people suspected then.
"Second Miss, what brings you here?" Aunt Rong was shocked to see Yu Ningyao.
Did the sun rise in the west today?
The family has already separated, so why are the people from the third branch coming to see her?
"I just came to take a look around. Are you not welcoming me?" Yu Ningyao looked at her with a smile.
"How could that be?" Aunt Rong hurriedly shook her head.
Now she has no son to support her, and her grandson is not close to her. She relies entirely on the Marquis to make a living on the estate.
She dared not offend Yu Ningyao.
Yu Ningyao already knew that she had two powerful masters.
Yu Ningyao followed her around the estate for a while.
Aunt Rong couldn't help but inquire about Yu Zilie and Yu Zixi's situation.
Yu Ningyao gave a few perfunctory words, then turned and left.
It was broad daylight, and the He family guards dared not enter the villa openly.
They were very curious about what Yu Ningyao was doing in this place.
After waiting for about half an hour, Yu Ningyao came out again with her maid.
She went in with a smile on her face, but left with a face full of anger.
The guards' curiosity was piqued.
The two looked at each other.
“You go back to the city with her. I’ll stay here and interrogate these people tonight,” said guard Jiang Chun.
“Okay.” The other guard, Luo Mingdong, nodded.
The two then split up into two groups.
Luo Mingdong followed Yu Ningyao all the way back to the capital. She didn't go to the general's mansion, but went straight back to her own home, and never left the house again after that.
Jiang Chun, who stayed behind at the village, waited for a long time until it finally got dark.
Taking advantage of the dim night.
He sneaked into the village.
They went straight to Aunt Rong.
"Tell me, what brings Yu Ningyao to see you today?"
Aunt Rong was so frightened that her legs went weak.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the dagger against her neck. A flash of cold light, and she abruptly closed her eyes, replying in a tearful voice, "I don't know! She just showed up out of nowhere."
"If you don't tell the truth, I'll kill you!" Jiang Chun increased the force of the dagger.
Her neck was lightly cut.
Aunt Rong was about to scream in fright when Jiang Chun covered her mouth.
"If this attracts other people, don't blame me for killing them to silence them."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Rong immediately shut her mouth.
Jiang Chun said fiercely, "Next, I will ask you questions and you will answer them. No arguing is allowed. If you tell even one lie, you will die a horrible death."
Aunt Rong nodded hurriedly.
Jiang Chun: "Who are you?"
Aunt Rong said tremblingly, "I am the concubine of the old Marquis of Jing'an..."
Jiang Chun then asked, "What exactly did Yu Ningyao want to see you about today? Did she give you anything?"
Aunt Rong was going crazy: "I really don't know, she came out of nowhere."
……
Jiang Chun asked several questions in a row, and Aunt Rong answered them honestly.
Jiang Chun frowned slightly, then knocked her unconscious with a karate chop and threw her to the ground.