Ah Lan knew very well the purpose of the Third Elder and the Second Elder coming to Leng Mansion today. The First Elder was missing, and the Third Elder’s first suspicion was themselves. They were not sure whether they knew about the gold mine, so they could only test it cautiously.
After his temptation, the third elder was still not sure whether he was related to the first elder's affairs, so he used the excuse that the shopkeeper was seriously ill to cover up his purpose.
Although the third elder looked very calm, Ah Lan knew that the third elder was actually very panicked. Especially after he agreed to ask Nan Qing to check his pulse, the third elder seemed even more panicked. But because of Nan Qing's few words
If so, the Third Elder will definitely suspect that Shopkeeper Qi’s poisoning is related to Shopkeeper Liu.
"If the Third Elder knew about this, I think the Elder's Mansion would be very lively." Ayu said.
"Stop gloating about your misfortune. If you reveal this news to the third elder tomorrow morning, I'm sure he will be furious." A Lan said.
Early the next morning, Ayu arranged for someone to reveal the news to the people in the Elder's Mansion. Sure enough, the housekeeper told the third elder the news immediately. After hearing this, the third elder became furious and slapped the table with his palm.
When the housekeeper left the house, the second elder happened to come to the eldest elder's house. Seeing that the third elder's face was not very good, he asked: "Third elder, what happened? Could it be that the eldest brother has news?"
The third elder said to the second elder with a cold face: "There is no news about the eldest brother, but the second brother makes me look at him with admiration."
"Third brother, what are you talking about?" the second elder asked.
"Second brother, don't you know what I'm talking about? Why didn't second brother listen to my advice and arrange for people to go outside the house of shopkeeper Jin Yuzhai? If we are discovered by A Lan's people, won't we fall into a trap?" said the third elder.
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The second elder knew that he was wrong and had a guilty conscience, so he said in a low voice: "Before, you suspected that A Lan had known about the gold mine, so I was worried that he would investigate Jin Yu Zhai. You also said that you were worried that the shopkeeper of Jin Yu Zhai would talk nonsense.
Then I arranged for people to guard outside."
"Second brother, I am indeed worried that A-Lan will find the shopkeeper Jin Yuzhai, but I have already said that in order to prevent A-Lan from suspecting, we cannot arrange for someone to keep an eye on the shopkeeper. But you don't listen to me and insist on arranging someone to keep an eye on the shopkeeper."
Go." The third elder said reluctantly.
"Third brother, I already know that I shouldn't arrange for people to keep an eye on the shopkeeper privately. You don't have to lose such a big temper, right?" the second elder said.
The third elder knew that his tone was too strong, so he calmed down and said, "Second brother, there is no news from the eldest brother so far. I only yelled at you because I was anxious. You must not pay attention."
"There is still no news about the eldest brother? Where has the eldest brother gone?" the second elder asked.
"I now suspect that the disappearance of eldest brother is related to A Lan. This time, I must ask clearly." The third elder said.
"Are you planning to go to Leng Mansion? Then I'll go with you." The second elder asked.
"Second brother, you stay at home. First, arrange for someone to stay near the shopkeeper's courtyard. If I don't come back in two hours, I will arrest the lady. I believe that after the shopkeeper knows, he will not talk nonsense."
The third elder said.
"I'm not worried about you going alone." The second elder said.
"We must work separately, second brother, I will leave the outside matters to you." After the third elder said that, he left the elder's mansion, got on the carriage and went straight to Leng's house.
Before getting off the carriage, the third elder adjusted his mood and then got off the carriage and entered the Leng Mansion. He knew that nothing could go wrong this time and nothing would happen to them. If the elder was really imprisoned by A Lan, it would mean that Jin
The mine was discovered by A-Lan. He didn't care about handing over the gold mine to A-Lan. What he was worried about was that A-Lan discovered Jin Yuzhai's affairs.
The third elder was sitting in the front hall waiting for A-Lan. Who knew that when A-Lan appeared, the third elder had already been sitting in the front hall for half an hour.
"Third Elder, why are you here so early, and what's the matter?" A Lan said impatiently.
"Alan, I have something serious to ask you." The third elder said.
The Third Elder had no intention of talking around in circles with A-Lan, so he simply asked him directly about the Great Elder.
"Please speak." Alan said.
"Does A Lan know the whereabouts of the great elder?" the third elder asked.
"Why did the third elder suddenly ask like this? Did something happen to the first elder?" A Lan said.
"Alan, I don't want to beat around the bush with you. Since you already know what happened, don't beat around the bush." The third elder said.
"Third Elder, since you have confirmed that the disappearance of the First Elder is related to me, why don't you first explain why I am targeting the First Elder?" A Lan said.
"Gold mine, you already know about the gold mine, right? In fact, we just discovered that gold mine. The reason why we didn't tell the clan is because we are not sure whether this gold mine can dig out gold. This
The great elder once went to the northern suburbs just for this matter. If we can succeed, we will discuss it with the clan immediately." The third elder said.
A-Lan smiled and did not expect that the third elder was much more skillful in telling lies than the first elder. He said to the third elder: "Third elder, I hope you can tell me the truth. I don't want to listen to your stories."
"Everything I say is true, why don't you believe it?" the third elder said.
"Is everything you said true? There is only one Guanyin Temple in the northern suburbs. How could a gold mine be discovered for no reason? This Guanyin Temple has been built for more than ten years, and no one will pay attention to it. And the mechanisms inside the Guanyin Temple,
It was not just activated. Third Elder, you are actually right. I already know about the gold mine and the whereabouts of the Great Elder. I just want you to tell me personally. Unfortunately, you have no intention of telling me.
To be honest." Alan said with a shrug.
After A-Lan finished speaking, he sat aside and took a sip of the tea that had just been served. After hearing what A-Lan said, the third elder knew that nothing could be hidden from A-Lan, so he sat aside feeling frustrated and didn't know.
How to speak.
A Lan didn't say anything, waiting for the third elder to speak first. After the third elder calmed down, he said: "Actually, you are right, this gold mine was also discovered by us by accident.
After we discovered the gold mine years ago, we secretly built a Guanyin Temple. The old man is gone and the Leng family has been handed over to you. We were worried that the Leng family would be destroyed in your hands, so a few of us discussed and did not transfer the gold to you.
Hand over the mine. Because you have been fighting with the second lady before, you have not been able to take care of us. But this time after you came back, the second lady was locked up in the backyard. And you have been checking the accounts of the store. We
I am worried that you will find out about the gold mine, so you spread rumors. I admit that it is all because of our greed. Please let the elder go, and we will go back to the clan to be punished."
There is no flaw in the words of the third elder. Of course, he would indeed believe the third elder without knowing it. If he had not known about Jin Yuzhai, he would have been deceived by the third elder this time.
"Third Elder, I advise you to tell the truth, otherwise you will never see the First Elder." A Lan said.
"I've said everything, why don't you still believe me?" the third elder said excitedly.
"Did you tell me everything? Otherwise, it doesn't hurt if I remind you, for example, Jin Yu Zhai?" A Lan said lightly.
"Jin Yu Zhai? That's right, the gold jewelry in Jin Yu Zhai is also from our own shop." The third elder said.
"Third Elder, don't you have anything to say?" A Lan said.
"I've said it before, I've said everything that needs to be said, what else do you want me to say?" said the third elder.
"It's still about Jin Yuzhai. I believe you don't need to remind me this time. You should know better than anyone else what happened to Jin Yuzhai. You have to know that you can't hide it for long." A Lan said.
"What do you know? No, you can't know." The third elder said nervously.
"The shopkeeper of Jin Yuzhai, and the people you arranged outside the courtyard. Maybe you don't know where the real shopkeeper is." A Lan said.
"Really the shopkeeper? I don't understand what you mean. Are you going to let him go or not? Why do you say that the eldest elder is also a member of the Leng family? If there is anything, you can't sit down and talk about it." said the third elder.
"Great Elder, if you want to keep the Great Elder company, I certainly don't recommend having one more person." A Lan said.
"What else do you want to know? You have always been smart. I believe you have already investigated it clearly. Why do you still want me to admit it personally? It's up to you to kill or cut him up. I don't want to say anything now." The third elder said.
A Lan said: "Then please ask the third elder to stay in Leng Mansion for a while."
"What do you want to do?" the third elder stood up and asked.
Obviously, the third elder was a little worried that A-Lan would act randomly, but he knew that the disappearance of the first elder was indeed related to A-Lan.
The third elder didn't want to say too much because he didn't know how much A-Lan knew. Originally, he was waiting for A-Lan to question him, but he didn't expect that A-Lan wouldn't say anything.
"Third Elder knows what I want to do, I believe I don't need to say anything more," A Lan said.
In fact, Ah Lan never thought that the Third Elder would confess to him. He just wanted to delay time and invite the shopkeeper of Jin Yuzhai to come over. Nan Qing should also arrive in another quarter of an hour.
"Are you talking about Jin Yuzhai?" the third elder asked.
"That's right, it's about Jin Yuzhai." A Lan said.
A Lan did not expect that the third elder would take the initiative to mention this matter, and was still waiting for the third elder to continue speaking. In the end, he heard the third elder say: "I don't know about Jin Yuzhai's affairs. The elders are taking care of Jin Yuzhai's affairs.
Regarding Jin Yuzhai, you might as well ask eldest brother directly."
"What the Third Elder said makes sense, I will ask him personally about this matter," A Lan said.
"In that case, I'll go back and wait for the news first. The Great Elder is your elder. I hope you can be accommodating." After the third elder finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Unexpectedly, Ah Lan stood in front of the third elder, blocking his way and said: "Third elder, since we are all here, sit down and speak slowly, don't go back in a hurry."
"I've finished what I want to say. There are still things to do in the elder's mansion. I must go back now." The third elder said anxiously.
"Third Elder, it's better not to go back in a hurry." A Lan said with a smile.
"Alan, what do you want to do? Why do you want to stop me?" the third elder asked.
"I plan to keep you for dinner at Leng Mansion. If you count the time, everyone will be here soon," A Lan said.
"Everyone is here already? What do you want to say, Alan?" the third elder asked.
The third elder is feeling uneasy now and does not want to stay in Leng Mansion at all. He plans to leave Leng Mansion as soon as possible, and after explaining some things, he will leave the capital.
"Third Elder, what are you afraid of? Your face has become so ugly?" A Lan asked.
