Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 291 Not good

After Liu Yuechu finished talking with Huai Changmeng, she called out Hou Lai and asked him to hand the person over to Cheng Hai for disposal.

Hou Lai had already set his sights on this person, which meant that the palace had clearly been aware of him for some time.

The reason for remaining silent was to see how she would handle the situation. Although Liu Yuechu knew the whole truth, she was willing to humble herself and surrender to avoid incurring Emperor Qi Xiao's wrath again.

She had considered going to find Huang Wanwan, after all, Huai Changmeng was also the murderer who killed her mother. But upon closer examination, she realized that Huai Changmeng knew too many secrets.

Whether he tells Huang Wanwan or not, she will be targeted by the secret guards... After all, this involves the secrets of the royal family. Who knows if Emperor Qi Xiao will go crazy and would rather kill the innocent than let the guilty go free, which would instead cost Wanwan her life.

Since Huai Changmeng wouldn't end up well anyway, he stopped letting Wanwan get involved.

Hou received the order and took the man away.

Inside the house, only Fang Suozi and Huajiao remained to keep her company.

The two overheard such a shocking secret that they were momentarily stunned and at a loss for what to do.

Even though they had lived in the capital for many years and had seen many ups and downs, matters involving the royal family were a different story.

“Master, we are here…” Fang Suozi was unsure of his position.

Moreover, he couldn't understand what Hou Lai's role was, or how he was involved with the mysterious secret guards.

Huajiao was even more straightforward, saying, "This servant isn't afraid at all. Anyway, this servant's life already belongs to the master. All this servant needs to do is be loyal to you."

Fang Suozi pursed her lips.

Sichuan peppercorns are servants, but he isn't.

"You don't need to worry. Just focus on doing business honestly. This little thing won't hurt you." Liu Yuechu also made a promise. "Even if you didn't know about this, the palace already knew that you were tied to the Liu family."

"We all prosper together, and we all suffer together."

"Just keep your mouth shut and don't go around telling everyone. Don't tell your wife either. Just pretend it's a dream."

Fang Suozi nodded.

Actually, he was more curious about who dared to cuckold Prince Chun, but after thinking about it carefully, he didn't dare to ask.

"What if the Dali Temple and the county government find out that I took this person away?" Just in case, he should find out the truth.

"Don't worry, with Hou Lai here, no one can trace you. If they do find you, just say you were taken away by the secret guards, and you don't need to say another word." Liu Yuechu's answer was very clear.

Fang Suozi breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went home.

Liu Yuechu didn't discuss the matter further with Princess Chen, as she didn't know the palace's attitude. The fewer people who knew, the safer it would be.

After she finished dealing with the situation, she went back to her room to wash up and go to sleep.

With one thing resolved in my mind, I slept exceptionally well and comfortably tonight.

She was indeed comfortable, but Huang Fan and Wei Gongming were quite uncomfortable.

The Dali Temple had already opened a case against Meng Changhuai and launched a massive manhunt, but the man seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace whatsoever!

"Even if it's not Meng Changhuai, how could there be no trace of Changchuntang's things? This is truly unbelievable!" Huang Fan was in a state of shock and frustration.

Wei Gongming was also very troubled; he truly regretted agreeing to such a thing.

But now that things have come to this, he can't just abandon the Dali Temple. "...Whether or not this person is caught, this matter still needs to be explained to the higher-ups. It's better to prepare for the worst first."

“It’s just one person. Even if the case isn’t resolved, there’s no need to make such a big fuss and let the whole city know about it, unless someone is doing it on purpose.” Huang Fan’s eyes were filled with malice, and he was threatening Wei Gongming.

Wei Gongming cursed inwardly, but outwardly he spoke earnestly, "Brother Huang, you misunderstand. I absolutely did not mean anything by it. I just think this matter is too strange and I feel that someone is secretly causing trouble. I just want you to pay more attention."

"It is indeed strange..." Huang Fan had never encountered such a bizarre thing in all his years of handling cases. "How could a whole person and a pharmacy just disappear inexplicably?"

"The only possibility is that they transported goods and people out of the city, and only a few families could avoid being searched at the city gates," Wei Gongming said meaningfully.

Huang Fan pondered for a moment, "Are you talking about the Liu family?"

"I only have my suspicions," Wei Gongming said without elaborating.

In fact, apart from the Liu family, the other imperial merchants would never have their eyes on Changchun Hall.

After all, a mere pharmacy wouldn't warrant such a fuss, especially since these were businesses owned by imperial merchants and relatives of the emperor, all of whom were extremely arrogant and looked down on people like Meng Changhuai.

Therefore, it can only be the Liu family.

Huang Fan remained silent and did not speak.

He remembered that his daughter had visited the Princess's Mansion before, and that Liu Yuechu was now living there permanently.

"Princess Chen wouldn't harbor such a person, would she?"

"I was just saying that. How to investigate is up to you, Lord Huang." Wei Gongming took a step back. He had to get rid of the responsibility. Even if he was blamed by his superiors, he had to clear his name in advance and not be implicated by the Huang family too much.

Huang Fan was dissatisfied.

But it's already quite an achievement for Wei Gongming to have done this much.

"Brother Wei, you've worked hard too."

“It’s alright. As long as you can handle things well, I’ll be happy. But the Third Prince has something to discuss with me today, so I might not be able to focus all my attention on this matter. I’m just letting you know in advance, Brother Huang, please don’t worry.” Wei Gongming shifted the focus to the county magistrate position he wanted to fill, “I will have him fully assist me. Do whatever you need me to do.”

Huang Fan raised an eyebrow, not expecting Wei Gongming to choose a scapegoat first.

But after some consideration, he realized that if things really didn't work out, this scapegoat would be a suitable option.

He nodded, then ended the dinner with Wei Gongming and returned home.

He entered the room and specifically asked the butler, "Did Wanwan go out today?"

"No, the girl has been at home the whole time."

"Has anyone come looking for her, to bring her something?"

"No, no one has come looking for you today."

Huang Fan nodded knowingly, but still went to see Huang Wanwan in person.

Upon entering the courtyard, before even seeing Huang Wanwan, he could smell the ash from burning paper money.

Huang Wanwan placed a portrait of her wife inside, then kept folding gold and silver ingots and throwing them into it...

"Master is here." When Zhuang Mama saw Huang Fan, she quickly whispered in his ear.

Huang Wanwan remained silent and burned all the items in the paper basin before getting up to see Huang Fan.

Huang Fan stood in the courtyard, staring at his daughter. He felt an indescribable surge of emotions, a detached feeling that he couldn't grasp or hold onto, which was extremely painful.

"Is something wrong, Father?" Huang Wanwan stepped forward to ask.

"When will your brother be able to come back?" Huang Fan finally asked, bringing up his son's whereabouts, which was also what he was most concerned about.

Huang Wanwan pursed her lips. "He's doing very well. You can rest assured. I swear on my life that his happiness now is genuine."

"..." A sudden surge of frustration welled up in Huang Fan's heart. "Have I been unkind to you and your brother?"