The mother-in-law beside the woman persuaded in a low voice: "Madam, please calm down...General Chang has returned to Beijing and will probably investigate the matter. Although the person who did not do well has been dealt with, it is better to be careful at the moment..."
The woman sneered: "A mere lame and vulgar general is worthy of all my scruples? Besides, he is not his biological child!"
As she spoke, she didn't know what she was thinking of, and the anger in her eyes grew stronger, mixed with cold jealousy: "...as long as I live for one day, there is no way I will let Master Lang meet her!"
"Snapped!"
Another white porcelain tea cup broke into pieces.
…
When the sword boy returned to Chang's Mansion, Chang Kuo was rummaging for something in the study with his brother and sister.
"I found it, this is it!" Chang Kuo found a wooden sword from a big box and handed it to Chang Suining: "This is the peach wood sword. Come on, Suining, take it!"
Mahogany?
Today's experience in Dayun Temple was still in front of him. Chang Sui Ning felt quite conscious of being a ghost. He hesitated for a moment before he dared to poke it with his finger.
Hey, you didn’t drive her away?
So I poked it again.
"Sister, this is made of peach wood, it won't cut your hands!" Chang Sui'an took it over and stabbed the back of her hand hard as a demonstration: "Look, it won't hurt!"
Seeing her take it, Chang Kuo smiled: "Since Sui Ning wants to practice martial arts now, let's use this first! This will save you from hurting yourself!"
This mahogany sword was made by him many years ago and was given to his daughter a long time ago. However, the girl did not like to play with swords and sticks at all, and she had an unspeakable dislike of this gift. Although he felt it was a pity, he did not
So reluctant.
I just didn't expect that after all these years, I would actually use it again today.
but……
The look in my daughter's eyes just now was still a bit disgusting?
Chang Kuo looked at the girl's expression carefully.
But he saw that she had already smiled: "Thank you so much, Dad."
Chang Kuo immediately beamed, thinking he was just dazzled.
At this time, the sword boy got the permission and walked in from the outside to salute: "General, gentleman, lady——"
Chang Suining, who was holding the mahogany sword, raised his eyes and looked at him: "Is the person dead?"
The sword boy was stunned for a moment and nodded: "Yes..."
But... there shouldn't be any expression of mourning on his face, right? How did the girl see it at a glance?
Chang Kuo said seriously: "Let me tell you the story in detail first."
The sword boy then explained in detail what he had done following Zhou Ding today.
"It's okay to die." Chang Suining said, thinking of the boy who escaped from Zhou Ding's men.
In this way, the siblings could completely escape this disaster.
"But if this is the case, wouldn't it mean that there is no proof?" Chang Sui'an said subconsciously.
"He didn't know who he died at until his death. Even if he was alive, who could he confront with what evidence?" Chang Sui Ning said: "This time he successfully led out the person behind him, and he has made the best use of his resources.
"
This kind of scourge is a threat to innocent people if you live for another day. Now that you have put everything to good use and died when you deserve it, it is worry-free.
After Chang Sui'an heard this, he suddenly felt no longer burdened, and turned to be a little worried: "This will give him an advantage!"
He didn't even have time to fulfill his long-held wish to give Zhou Ding a good beating. This incident may be listed as the most regretful thing in his life.
"Where did he end up following?" Chang Kuo asked the sword boy with a frown.
"In Changxinfang." Jian Tong said: "But it looks like a separate courtyard, and there is no house plaque hanging in front of the door."
Chang Kuo: "Can you remember which household it is?"
The sword boy nodded: "I marked it down. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see it carefully in the dark, so I made a vague mark."
"Okay." Chang Kuo nodded and thought: "The subordinates will take care of the matter, and the temporary residence is in another courtyard... Seeing Zhou Ding's defeat, he immediately got rid of it to avoid future troubles. This person behaves quite well.
Clean and ruthless.”
Chang Suining also had thoughts in his eyes, "Now as long as we find out who the owner of the other courtyard is, the identity of the murderer will naturally be revealed."
Chang Sui'an: "That's right!"
"This matter -" Chang Sui Ning paused and changed his title: "Are you going to ask Mr. Yu for help?"
Now that Azeng is in charge of the Sigongtai, he must secretly control the detailed properties of many officials and dignitaries. Let him investigate this matter, which will save time and be more accurate - some powerful officials purchase properties, and in order to hide their interests from others, they may not directly record them.
Under the name, ordinary means of investigation will inevitably cause trouble.
Chang Kuo looked at his daughter: "You mean...looking for your fourth father?"
Chang Sui Ning Wei's eyes widened.
Are there really four?
And...A Zeng?
After the second father, the abbot and the monk, Ah Li actually has a fourth father who is the head of the eunuchs?
There are more and more unknown surprises.
"How many fathers do I have?" Faced with this seemingly inexhaustible supply of fathers, Chang Suining couldn't help but ask.
Seeing that the child really didn't remember this, and seemed a little impatient, Chang Kuo took it for a moment, and couldn't help but feel that this father seemed to be too endless...
He broke into a smile and said comfortingly: "Don't be afraid, this is the last one!"
Then he said: "Be aware that not everyone is qualified to be our Suining's father!"
Chang Sui Ning remained silent.
This is not entirely true - whether it is to be a father to her or to A Li, it is a very adventurous job.
As if to make the child mentally prepared, Chang Kuo added: "Speaking of which, you, the fourth father, may have a stinky face, speak a little unpleasantly, be careless in doing things, and be annoying...but there is nothing wrong with you.
"
Chang Suining: "..."
“Not really”—is that how it’s used?
Moreover, this is actually A Zeng?
You can tell just by looking at the ranking that this is the youngest of her "four dads".
If the other three could have been her elders and would not suffer any loss if she called her daddy, then Azeng was the only old friend who was about the same age as her, and could be considered as someone who had grown up with her.
And the Azeng in her memory was smart, beautiful, gentle, clever, meticulous and considerate, which was not at all what Chang said.
However, this was obviously not the time to delve deeper into the matter. Chang Suining brought his attention back to the topic: "Is it convenient to ask Mr. Yu for help in this matter?"
After all, although "there's nothing wrong with it", there are quite a few faults.
"Of course it's convenient." Chang Kuo smiled and said: "He may not pay attention to other people's affairs, but he will not stand by and watch your affairs - this call of dad is not in vain."
Chang Sui'an nodded hurriedly: "The person who successfully retrieved my sister this time was the one I secretly begged for... Mr. Yu agreed after hearing this without saying a word!"
The sword boy glanced at his husband.
It's not like Mr. Yu didn't say anything at all. I still remember... scolding Mr. Lang with a cold face until he burst into tears.
Oh, even the general scolded him.
Chang Kuo was naturally unaware of this matter. He did not delay at this moment and immediately wrote a letter and had it secretly sent to Yu Zeng.
On the surface, Si Gongtai was in charge of the punishment and internal treasury affairs of the inner court, but with the emperor's "tacit approval", his power had already been extended to the outer court. Its secret intelligence network was one of the sharp weapons the emperor used to control the officials.
Therefore, people inside and outside the court often talk about Yu Gong and their expressions change.
What Chang Kuo said was true. Yu Zeng undoubtedly cared about Chang Suining. Although he did not show up, there was a reply within the next day.
When I opened it and looked at it, I saw that the identity of the owner of that villa was clearly written on the letter paper.