Spring Mansion Intrigue 030: Borrowing Strength to Overpower a Strong Foe (Second Update, Seeking Comments and Bookmarks)

  Qin Songtao wore a cyan stone-colored long gown, with a green waistband and a yellow jade pendant hanging down, which made his handsome face even more pale. His whole body exuded elegance. If Xing Huan hadn't known about his later ruthless tactics, his appearance would have really made people think he was an elegant young master. It's normal for his brother to admire him with his achievements.

  "I've written a thank-you letter to Lord Ning on your behalf." Qin Songtao handed an unsealed letter to Qin Yu.

  Qin Yu nodded gratefully, "I was just thinking about how to start writing. Thank you, Third Uncle."

  "Yu'er, take a look first and see if there's anything else that needs to be added. Lord Cao is returning to the capital today, so it's just in time to bring it along."

  Chen Huan heard this and jumped down from his chair, "Third Uncle, rest assured, I'll have Brother personally send it to Lord Cao later."

  Qin Songtao's eyebrows slightly raised, originally he planned to use this excuse to see Cao Tianjian again, the imperial court official, he could meet one and have a way to meet the second. However, Shen Huan blocked his path, if he insisted, it would arouse their suspicion.

  He has always been one who does not seek quick success and instant benefits.

  "Alright. If you have anything that can't be handled, be sure to let someone inform Third Uncle, and Third Uncle will definitely help you."

  Qin Yu nodded hastily, "Thank you, Third Uncle."

  Qin Songtao walked two steps towards the door, suddenly stopped and turned around, his deep eyes staring at Chen Huan, "Huan'er, do you think it was someone from the mansion who leaked the news of your parents' return to the robbers?"

  His cold words made Qin Yu and Qin Wan pause for a moment, and they both looked at Chen Huan involuntarily.

  Look at their expressions, Qin Songtao's heart sank, and it was indeed Shen Huan's idea. Ordinary robbers who kill people for money cannot pre-select the person and time, Shen Huan's move clearly tells the government office that someone in the government office harmed her parents.

  Chen Huan slowly raised her head, her eyes clear and transparent, making it impossible for people to doubt her innocence.

  "Third Uncle is the smartest person in the Qin Manor, Huan'er also wants to ask for Third Uncle's guidance. Do you think it was someone from the manor who leaked the information?"

  Qin Songtao's eyes flashed a deep and gloomy shadow, which quickly passed, and he let out a slightly sorrowful sigh. "They are my elder brother and sister-in-law, I also want to know. Third Uncle will help you investigate thoroughly, if it is found that someone harmed them, Third Uncle will not let them off!"

  As soon as Qin Songtao left, Chen Huan's eyes sank. Qin Songtao was too clever and directly pointed the spearhead at himself, making him hard to deal with.

  Qin Yu and Qin Wan didn't understand the meaning of their conversation, but felt a cold current flowing back and forth between them.

  Chen Huan snatched the letter from her brother's hand, took out the envelope, lit a candle and burned the letter.

  "Chen Huan, what's wrong with you?" Qin Yu exclaimed.

  "This letter should be written by brother. Brother, you hurry up and write it, finish writing and send it to Lord Cao."

  Qin Yu furrowed her brow, "You're being too suspicious of Third Uncle, aren't you?"

  "He really wants to thank Ning Da Ren, he can see Ning Da Ren in Shengjing. Brother forgot that Third Uncle is about to enter the Hanlin Academy? Ning Da Ren is the first of the Hanlin Academy. But Third Uncle couldn't see him, so he's been staring at us. If Ning Da Ren doesn't want to see him, because our matter forced Ning Da Ren to accept Third Uncle's letter, will Ning Da Ren think we're not understanding? The letter must be sent out, lest Third Uncle thinks we've let him down and added a layer of suspicion and estrangement." Xing Huan didn't want to explain, but if he didn't say anything, his brother would be left with doubts, so he made up an excuse.

  Qin Yu heard this and indeed felt that it was not proper, and couldn't help but admire her sister's meticulous thinking. According to Shen Huan's meaning, she personally wrote a letter saying that if the tea leaves sent over were liked, they would regularly send someone to deliver more.

  Qin Songtao sent someone to keep an eye on the big house, and upon hearing that Qin Yu personally delivered the letter to Cao's residence, he finally felt at ease with a smile, after all, it was just a child, how deep could his schemes be.

  "Song Tao, you said you asked Chen Huan today, what was her reaction?" Su Shi gently helped him take off his overcoat.

  When asked about this matter, Qin Songtao's face sank, "This child Chen Huan is too strange."

  "Do you really think so?" Su looked at him in surprise, "I thought it was just me feeling something was off."

  Qin Songtao thought for a moment, turned her around, and said seriously, "Yu Die, this wind must be suppressed. No matter what the truth is, we can't let any unfavorable rumors about the Qin family spread."

  Su's eyes widened slightly, her face changed color, "Song Tao, you're saying..."

  "Do you believe in Feng?" Qin Songtao interrupted her, he didn't want to hear Su say anything suspicious, this result was too infuriating, his mother was too foolish!

  "He lowered his voice and said, 'Yudie, I thank you for marrying me. For your sake, I promise to be faithful to you all my life and will definitely bring you the highest honor and glory. The imperial edict of first rank, I will personally bestow it upon you."

  A lifetime commitment to one wife, how rare it is.

  Upon hearing such a passionate confession, Su's eyes reddened as she threw herself into his arms and whispered, "I know, I know, I believe you."

  Qin Songtao held her tightly, "Yu Die, with a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?"

  Deep feelings and love in Su's heart turned into honey, she only felt that the man in front of her was not enough, she wanted to use a lifetime to love him well, using all her strength to protect him.

  Su went to pay her respects to Lü Shi early in the morning of the second day, which was the first time she had shown such respect to Lü Shi since entering the house.

  The Qin family, although a large household in Yuhang, was not an official or aristocratic family, nor a renowned clan. In the past, there were no rules for morning and evening visits. The Su family had always been displeased with the Lü family, only showing great respect on major festivals when officials and nobles gathered, and being indifferent on ordinary days.

  Lü received a jade hairpin from Su and was somewhat surprised by the favor.

  "Mother, have you heard that the eldest branch is inquiring about when the elder brother and sister-in-law will return to the manor? Does mother know the truth?" Su Shi personally handed over the tea cup and asked gently, seemingly careless.

  Lü smiled and stretched out his hand, just touching the tea cup handed over by Su, but upon hearing this, his face changed, the teacup shook slightly, and he forced a smile, "You listen to nonsense, how could I possibly know."

  "Could the old master have said that he wanted to invite Big Brother and Sister-in-law back? Then, who did Big Brother and Sister-in-law receive news from to return to the mansion?" Su Shi still had a gentle smile on her face, but her eyes had cooled down a lot. Qin Songtao's words yesterday made her suspicious, could it be that the couple in the main house was harmed by Lu Shi? If so, this woman was really too scary. However, even with doubts, they were dispelled by Qin Songtao's oath, she must do something for her deeply loved husband, defend the future of her family.

  Lü's forced smile was stiff on her face, her hands slightly trembling, and she couldn't even hold the teacup. Others might have dismissed it with disdain, but Su Shi had to take it seriously.

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