books44 Chapter 118 Only One Person Was Saved
Chapter 118 Only One Person Was Saved
The more Yun Juan thought about it, the more she felt that this was no accident, but a carefully planned conspiracy!
When she hurried back to the courtyard, she immediately summoned Qinghe.
Upon hearing the summons, Qinghe was startled, thinking something terrible had happened, so she ran over.
As soon as she entered the room, she nervously grabbed her mistress, looking her up and down, but she still couldn't figure it out.
"Miss? Why did you call me here in such a hurry?" Qinghe asked with a worried expression.
Upon hearing Qinghe's question, Yun Juan realized that the little girl had misunderstood.
She quickly waved her hand and explained, "Oh dear, it wasn't me! I'm perfectly fine, nothing could possibly be wrong! Your young lady isn't the kind of person who would easily suffer a loss! This time, I need your help with something."
"Looking for me?" Qinghe asked, pointing at herself with a suspicious look.
Yun Juan nodded heavily and replied, "Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about! I wanted to ask you to help me find out about someone, and also about the things between the eldest daughter of the Wei family and the top scholar back then!"
As soon as Yun Juan finished speaking, Qing He looked puzzled and asked, "The eldest daughter of the Wei family? And the top scholar? Aren't they our lady and master?"
Yun Juan had already planned to entrust this arduous task to Qing He, so she no longer wanted to hide anything and said frankly, "To be honest, I have always suspected that there are many suspicious aspects to what happened between my mother and Yun Ting back then!"
Qinghe actually knew very little about what happened back then, but she knew in her heart that since Yun Juan brought it up so solemnly, it must not be an ordinary matter.
At this moment, Yun Quan suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "That's right! If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, you might as well go to Bai Yulan! She knows much more inside information than anyone else!" After saying that, Yun Quan couldn't help but feel secretly glad that she was able to win over Bai Yulan, such a capable helper.
The reason for sending Qinghe to find Bai Yulan was twofold: firstly, all the information he had was passed through Bai Yulan's hands; secondly, Bai Yulan was often seen in the marketplace, making it easier for her to get things done.
Qinghe nodded slightly, indicating that she understood Yun Quan's meaning, and then respectfully took her leave, preparing to immediately begin investigating this complicated past.
On the other side, Yun Juan, who had been busy all day, was exhausted. At this moment, she wished she could just collapse on the bed and never get up again.
As night falls, the hustle and bustle of the day is gradually swallowed up by the darkness.
Some people indulge in a life of luxury and extravagance; however, others truly face the severe test of life and death.
Just as night fell, Murong Qian sat quietly in his study, his brows furrowed, his right hand tapping the table incessantly. He was extremely anxious, hoping that time would pass quickly so that he could rescue the Jing family in time.
Although Jing Sheng committed a grave mistake due to the heinous crime of embezzlement and bribery, as the saying goes, "the sins of the guilty should not extend to their family members."
Moreover, in the beginning, Jing Sheng was forced to embark on this path of no return because he was under tremendous pressure from a high-ranking and powerful figure.
In fact, none of the above are the key points.
Most importantly, there was the mysterious list he held tightly in his hand.
As long as he retains full control of the list, he still has a glimmer of hope to turn the tide and escape his predicament.
Murong Qian was fully aware of this and knew the immense weight of this list.
Because it is not only closely related to the lives and fortunes of the entire Jing family, but also directly concerns the stability and tranquility of the entire court.
At this moment, the situation is extremely critical and there is no time to lose.
Murong Qian's gaze was as firm as iron. He secretly vowed that no matter the cost or the difficulties he faced, he would find a way to successfully obtain that crucial list and related evidence.
Only in this way can we wipe out those corrupt officials in the court who have harmed the country and its people, bring them to justice, rectify the court, and restore a bright and just world!
He pondered to himself, already certain that the emperor, sitting high on the dragon throne and controlling all living beings, must also be anxiously waiting for the crucial list that Jing Sheng was tightly clutching in his hands.
This list is a double-edged sword; it could be a lifeline for some, or it could be a deadly weapon.
Once this mysterious list falls into the emperor's hands, Jing Sheng will instantly lose all its value as a tool.
At that time, they may not even be able to save their lives.
After all, he knew this capricious and scheming emperor all too well.
Their ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness are chilling.
However, as time passed, Mingyi had been at the Jing residence for quite some time, yet there was still no news of him.
His heart grew increasingly uneasy, and his right eyelid twitched incessantly, as if foreshadowing some ominous sign.
At this moment, he could only pray silently in his heart, asking God to bless Mingyi, whom he had sent, so that he could reach the Jing family safely and successfully rescue them from the impending storm.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps, like a sudden storm, came from outside the door. This unexpected sound was like a thunderclap, instantly shattering the peaceful atmosphere inside the room and abruptly interrupting Murong Qian's thoughts.
He seemed to be suddenly pulled from the abyss of contemplation; his body trembled slightly, and he abruptly stood up from his seat, his face full of astonishment.
Murong Qian's once deep and calm eyes were now filled with anticipation and tension. He stared intently at the doorway, as if trying to see what was happening outside through the closed door.
Just then, the door was flung open with a bang, and a figure rushed in, looking disheveled like a leaf in a whirlwind.
The newcomer was Mingyi. He was dressed in rags, his hair was disheveled, and his body was covered in dust and blood.
He was panting heavily, each breath sounding so heavy, as if he had just escaped a life-or-death ordeal.
His usually bright and spirited eyes were now bloodshot, revealing a hint of barely concealed panic.
"What's going on?" Murong Qian asked anxiously upon seeing this.
He rushed over to Mingyi, grabbing his shoulders instinctively, wanting to get an answer from Mingyi.
"The Jing family... the Jing family has been raided!" Ming shouted in terror, his voice trembling with fear.
"When I arrived, it was too late... but... I... only managed to save the youngest child of the Jing family!" He handed Murong Qian a blood-stained cloth bag, inside which was a child's clothes.
When Murong Qian opened it, he saw that the clothes inside were stained with blood. His heart raced instantly, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
"Good!" Murong Qian gripped the cloth bag tightly. "With this, we have hope!"
But then his expression darkened, and he asked, "Where are the rest of the Jing family?"