diskusbooks Chapter 489 Finding the "Loophole"
Chapter 489 Finding the "Loophole"
Although Grandpa Sun had kindly saved the man, he was also wary. The man said he didn't remember anything, so he kept a close eye on him.
However, Grandpa Sun did not report this matter to his superiors. Instead, he arranged for him to work at the vehicle dealership, where he was responsible for maintaining and repairing the tricycles.
He believed that keeping the man under his watchful eye would make it easier to observe him, since he was a soldier from Helian's army and would have some sense of vigilance.
However, when Xie Wenfeng brought his concubine over, it was lunchtime when he changed shifts, and he didn't mention that he was going to eat at the medicinal cuisine restaurant.
Instead, he said he came to the villa to pick up his wife to attend a palace banquet. Zhao Hu, who usually keeps records of people coming and going at the gate, was having an upset stomach for some reason today.
It was lunchtime, so there weren't many people around. He was in a hurry to use the restroom, so he asked Sun Ming to take his place for a while.
But not long after Zhao Hu left, Xie Wenfeng arrived... and he also gave "Sun Ming" a lot of money.
The meaning is obvious: they want "Sun Ming" to go easy on the opponent.
This "Sun Ming" generously took the money and, being sensible, didn't ask any questions. He only remembered Xie Wenfeng's name before letting the person in.
Xie Wenfeng had visited Mingyue Manor when it opened and knew where the medicinal cuisine hall was, so the group took a carriage directly there.
After reading the registration book that An Ying gave her, Yu Ying discovered the loopholes in the "substitution" and "shift change" system.
When she found Grandpa Sun and asked about Sun Ming, they realized that "Sun Ming" had already left with the reward money given by Xie Wenfeng.
When Ruyi told Dongfang Jin everything that had happened,
Dongfang Jin...
It really is a grand drama of favoring the concubine while abusing the wife.
The child is gone, it's so tragic!
That Hua Lingshu is the same age as me, huh!
He glanced at Gu Chenglin and told Ruyi to tell those silly dogs to find "Sun Ming" as soon as possible.
The timing of this event was too coincidental: Xie Wenfeng's concubine was pregnant, and "Sun Ming" and Hua Lingshu were both pregnant...
This all seems too deliberate. Pregnancy? A concubine? Hua Ling Shu?
In such a short time, "Sun Ming" probably hasn't gone far. Too many coincidences coming together are no longer coincidences.
Pretending to have amnesia?
They probably have ulterior motives.
Because his name was not on the real name register, he could not enter the formation of Mingyue Manor.
Moreover, judging from Yu Ying's question, the reason why "Sun Ming" left in such a hurry was because his father and elder brother and their entourage came to Mingyue Manor one after another.
Now things are really messed up. I can't avoid attracting attention now. This cousin of mine is really something. Why can't he just say what's on his mind?
It's always the same. They stop sending the old ones and send these people instead. It's fun to play these power games with her.
Ruyi, [Why don't you become an emperor yourself?]
"You're kidding me, that's not a job for humans."
How prestigious! Above the emperor, second only to ten thousand...
Dongfang Jin immediately interrupted it, "Stop, stop, stop, stop! That's a thankless task. Look at Cang Lingyuan, he keeps calling me 'I'm alone.'"
What does "alone" represent? It represents a lonely person, standing alone on a high place.
She was curious when she first heard her cousin refer to himself as "孤" instead of "朕".
Although she didn't ask him directly, she asked the Imperial Tutor.
Unexpectedly, the result was her cousin's unbearable past, which was even worse than what she heard from Long Er.
The word "lonely" also serves as a constant reminder to himself that he cannot follow in his father's footsteps and cannot let power cloud his judgment.
The word "lonely" constantly reminds him of the weight of the responsibilities on his shoulders.
She still vividly remembers how the old imperial tutor cried his eyes out when he told her about her cousin's past.
This is why the Imperial Tutor helped him at all costs. Because after his cousin ascended the throne, he did not bow down to those people.
Even in the face of difficulties, he persevered through gritted teeth.
The two "women" that his biological father gave him also got married two years ago.
Although her husband's family came from humble beginnings, they had a good family tradition, and the two "concubines" left with their daughter.
The empress's cousin-in-law not only gave a generous dowry, but also provided the two "concubines" with a considerable amount of property in her daughter's husband's hometown.
With the local Lingyun Pavilion as their backer, as long as they don't cause trouble, they can live a smooth life without any problems.
Gu Chenglin felt uneasy under his wife's gaze, a sense of panic rising within him, along with a bad premonition.
What did Ruyi say to her?
Could it be that Hua's cousin has caused trouble again?
Dongfang Jin, head down, peeled shrimp. "How is it? Did you find that person?"
Ruyi, [Found him! That person went into the Imperial Estate from here, what do you think?]
[Knock him out.]
After speaking, Dongfang Jin looked up at Changsun Lan and Helian Shuo: "Which of you two should go to the Imperial Estate?"
Cang Nanxi looked at his daughter in surprise: "Something's going on?"
"Hmm, the person who let Xie Wenfeng and his concubine in was probably a spy."
Thinking to herself, Xie Wenfeng's concubine also has a problem, but Ruyi said that her elder brother and Lu Yunqing probably found out as well.
They didn't alert them; they simply let them leave.
Upon hearing this, Helian Shuo immediately stood up: "I'll go. Perfect timing, I'm heading back to the capital from there. By the way, that person?"
Dongfang Jin stood up: "Go north out of the manor, through the cornfield, and you'll find the person lying by the river."
"I understand," Helian Shuo said and was about to leave when Dongfang Jin called out to the kitchen, "Luying, bring out Uncle Xiaoqing's gift for him."
Helian Shuo paused, then said excitedly, "I'll go get it myself."
Seeing Helian Shuo leave, Changsun Lan turned to stare at Dongfang Jin and tentatively asked, "Girl, do you mean there are spies in your manor?"
"Yes, because there is an array in the manor that can detect auras, that person was very careful. If it weren't for the few of you arriving one after another, he probably wouldn't have left."
Changsun Lan was shocked: "Did we alert them?"
What is that? A formation?
What kind of formation is so powerful? It can detect auras?
It seems this girl is more "unfathomable" than they imagined, but the more so, the deeper he falls.
This girl, just by sitting here, can know what's happening in the manor.
Its true strength is unfathomable.
Dongfang Jin shook his head: "You could say that, but he revealed it himself."
"Jin-jie, Hua Ling-shu is causing a scene at Dong-li Residence. She's crying and demanding a divorce." Ru-yi's voice reached her ears again.
Divorce? Hua Lingshu is willing to part with the Xie family's money?
Dongfang Jin didn't ask about Hua Lingshu's situation. [What's your brother doing?]
Your older brother, Lu Yunqing, and Hua Yunshu are currently fighting with Caiwei and the others for food.
Okay, I'm not full here, let's go over there and have another meal.
[Ignore them, how is that person?]
[He's still here. I guess his panic might be because there are people from Changsun Lan near the manor.]
Those Imperial Guards didn't enter the manor; they were still behaving according to the rules.
Dongfang Jin nodded in satisfaction. [Not bad. Where are the Dragon Guards?]
They're still at Lingwu Manor; they didn't follow because those people haven't left yet.
Gu Chenglin poured a full glass of wine for his father-in-law, but his gaze inadvertently fell on his wife, and he became lost in thought.
Needless to say, he must be chatting with Ruyi again.
But what exactly did that glance just now mean?
"Father, how about we stay here tonight?"
Cang Nanxi took a sip of wine and nodded, saying, "I have all my gear with me. On the fifteenth, we will go to the palace together."
Gu Chenglin nodded in agreement, picked up the wine pot, poured wine for them, and then raised his glass: "Come, let's toast to this gathering! Cheers!"
Changsun Lan also raised his glass: "Cheers!"
Cang Nanxi lightly clinked their wine glasses together, tilted his head back, and drank the wine in one gulp.
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