Chapter 288: Chapter 231: Seeking Shen Ruoxi’s Help

Zhen’er’s face changed in an instant, the unusualness in her expression was hard to conceal.

Beside her, Ruoxi also furrowed her brows, and looked at her husband with a warning in her eyes, softly saying: “Husband.”

Jun Moling, however, seemed not to hear her, his expression still indifferent: “I have always thought that Military Guard Ning was an orphan, lacking a father’s guidance since childhood, hence her thoughts are different from others.”

These words were undoubtedly insinuating that she was a wild child without a father to educate her, a truly vicious remark.

However, as a woman who traveled to this world, Zhen’er understood well that her behavior would be hard to accept in this feudal society.

Moreover, from the day she decided to bravely be herself, she anticipated the many rumors and slanders.

So, for Jun Moling’s humiliating words, she appeared rather calm.

“Zhen’er, don’t mind the Prince’s harsh words.” Ruoxi showed guilt and comforted her.

Zhen’er just smiled faintly, with little emotion visible in that smile: “It’s nothing, after all, this world is dominated by men, they say whatever they want.

If they act this way, nobody says anything, but when it’s us women, it’s a problem. I don’t care anyway, and my father has been dead for over two years now, I hope the Prince can show some respect.”

Mentioning another’s deceased father like this was indeed excessive, Jun Moling realized his words were too harsh but he truly disliked this Zhen’er, so he chose to remain silent.

Ruoxi glared at him fiercely, reproaching him: “This is a conversation among women, Prince shouldn’t butt in.”

His own wife calling him Prince made Jun Moling feel displeased, he snorted coldly and said no more.

“Speak up! What exactly is going on?” Ruoxi’s voice was gentle as water.

Actually, before, she felt full of disgust for Zhen’er, thinking she always looked down on everyone.

But ever since she left Xiao Chengyi, she was like a different person, seemingly transformed.

Sometimes, Ruoxi even felt a bit of admiration for her.

Zhen’er lowered her gaze slightly, sinking into memories, and slowly said: “My father lived by ironwork, but his martial arts were strong. You all know, I know some martial arts too, without some foundation, I wouldn’t dare go to war.

I remember clearly the night my father was killed, many men in black came, seemingly forcing my father to hand over something, but I was terrified then and my memory was fuzzy, the details are unclear.

Our home still exists today, but the house has been rummaged through messily. I searched carefully but found nothing.

Moreover, many of my childhood memories are very hazy, many things I can’t recall.”

She paused, took a sip of tea, and continued: “These days, my memory has suddenly become clear. I remember my father mentioning three people’s names, saying they used to be his senior brothers.

After their master passed away, he divided what he learned into four parts, one for each person.

I can’t help but wonder, is it possible my father’s share of something caused other senior brothers’ covetousness, leading them to murder?

I can’t be sure of this conjecture but thought if I could find the other three, maybe I’d find clues.

However, as you know, though I have some wealth, the people I hired were useless, spending much time investigating without finding any traces of those three.

Helpless, I thought of the Prince.

The Prince’s fame is widespread, powerful, surely able to help me find the other three.”

Jun Moling was truly annoyed with Zhen’er, and even more scornful of her flattering words, “I really should thank you for your praise.”

Ruoxi gently tugged his sleeve, speaking softly: “Husband, this case might harbor a huge conspiracy.

If the murderer actually covets the things of other senior brothers, the other two families might also suffer, how can we just sit back and do nothing?”

Zhen’er nodded repeatedly, “I initially wanted to slowly find the murderer, but now thinking about it, with the murderer being so cruel and dangerous, he might cause bigger trouble, it’s best to find him quickly.”

Jun Moling nodded slightly upon hearing this, “Alright, then tell me what the names of the other three are?”

“One is named Xing Dayou, another Wu Qigui, and the last one Xu Changlu. I spent money inquiring for a long time but didn’t find a single clue.”

Ruoxi frowned slightly, “Since your father chose to live in seclusion, his senior brothers likely hid their identities too.

To find them, you must start from the root.

You have to first investigate when your father chose seclusion, where the other three went, otherwise it’s like finding a needle in the ocean.”

Listening to Ruoxi, Zhen’er felt enlightened and hurriedly nodded, “I understand now, I’ll go back home tomorrow and thoroughly search for clues.”

Ruoxi nodded in agreement, “Alright, you go first, I have some matters to deal with at the moment.”

Zhen’er asked casually, “What matter do you have?”

“Going to Xiao Mansion.” Ruoxi did not conceal.

Zhen’er was stunned for a moment, “Are you going to find Xiao Chengyi?”

Ruoxi nodded, regarding the matter from yesterday, she couldn’t speak, as it wouldn’t be good for Xueyan.

But she needed Zhen’er to know that this matter arose because of her.

Ruoxi’s eyes were cold as she said plainly: “Yesterday, Xueyan married.

Xueyan was once Xiao Chengyi’s concubine, sold off by you then, luckily I saved her.

But on her wedding day, Xiao Chengyi shamelessly humiliated her with her past.

Now Xueyan is completely free, and belongs to me, she suffered great humiliation on her big day, I, Shen Ruoxi, cannot stand by idly.

Thus, today I will go to Xiao Mansion, to get justice for Xueyan!”

Saying that, her eyes filled with a chilling gaze.

Zhen’er initially did not know who Xueyan was, but upon mention of the lovely concubine, she remembered.

Indeed, this was a foolish thing she once did.

Back then, she believed herself a woman who traveled here, as the main female character, convinced Xiao Chengyi would be devoted to her only, with no other women around.

Upon hearing of Xueyan’s existence, she felt terribly disturbed, so without thinking, she wanted to drive her out of Xiao Mansion.

Now thinking back, she realized she was truly blinded by love, doing many foolish things for Xiao Chengyi.

“That Xiao Chengyi is truly abominable, Princess Consort, I’ll accompany you, Xiao Chengyi still owes me Silver, I must go claim it back.” Zhen’er said angrily.

Originally, Zhen’er didn’t want any more ties with the Xiao Family, she just wanted to earn her money and live freely.

But since the matter of Xueyan arose because of her, she decided to go with Ruoxi to the Xiao Mansion, to fiercely provoke the Xiao Family.

“He owes you Silver? Is it your dowry?” Ruoxi raised her brows slightly and asked.

Zhen’er shook her head lightly, “No, back then I was just a Sixth Rank Military Guard, all my salary was given to Xiao Mansion.

That was okay, but I pawned the gold my father left for me.

Xiao Chengyi said that was what my father left for me, insisted on writing me an IOU.

At that time, I was blinded by love, thinking what’s his is mine, what’s mine is his.

But Xiao Chengyi insisted on writing, I didn’t stop him, just considered it an inside joke, accepted it casually, unexpectedly it comes in handy now.”

Ruoxi thought for a moment, her gaze fixed on Zhen’er, “The gold your father left for you, you pawned it, could there be some secret in it!”

Zhen’er’s heart jumped suddenly, she glanced at Ruoxi, muttering softly: “That might be possible.”

Ruoxi nodded, “Then we must go quickly, do you know where you pawned that gold? Redeem it quickly.”

Zhen’er nodded, her heart was anxious, increasingly feeling she was beyond foolish.

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