PFC Chapter 144 Zhao Huaijin and Shen Jingyi search for clues
Chapter 144 Zhao Huaijin and Shen Jingyi search for clues
After listening to Zhao Huaijin's story, Shen Jingyi immediately understood the seriousness of the matter. The road from the imperial palace to the prince's mansion was originally the place with the best security in the entire capital.
The fact that some people are bold enough to rob people here shows that they are not ordinary thugs and are not after money.
If it wasn't a conflict of wealth, then what would it be? Sex or fate? Either one would be a disaster for Song Qingwan and Prince Huai's Mansion.
"This matter must not be carried out in a high-profile manner. Your Majesty, please go to the outside of the city and I will look for clues inside the city."
"it is good."
After the two men agreed on the plan, they began to act separately. Zhao Huaijin rode his horse all the way out of the city gate.
Shen Jingyi investigated street by street, even taking off his official uniform and changing into casual clothes, and flying to the roof to look for clues.
Zhao Huaijin walked to a muddy road and finally found some tire tracks. The tracks were messy and fresh.
Zhao Huaijin got off the horse and squatted down to examine it carefully. It seemed that the carriage had stopped here before, otherwise the pattern would not be like this.
Suddenly, Zhao Huaijin found that there seemed to be something in the mud. He quickly turned it over with his hands and soon took out a hairpin that was crushed by the wheel.
"This is Awan's hairpin! I carved this magnolia flower myself!"
Zhao Huaijin was very familiar with this hairpin. He made it for Song Qingwan on her birthday. He carved it because he liked magnolia flowers.
This must be the clue left by the hairpin that Song Qingwan deliberately threw away. Zhao Huaijin is now sure that he is not looking in the wrong direction.
He wiped the hairpin clean and put it in his arms, then stood up and looked around, wondering where Song Qingwan might be.
At this time, Song Qingwan was locked up in a hidden farm of the Lan family. It was pitch black all around and her hands were tied behind her back.
Song Qingwan wanted to enter the space but found that she couldn't do it. It seemed that she couldn't use the space without moving her hands. Realizing this, Song Qingwan suddenly felt a little panicked.
She has always had space and is not afraid of any danger. As long as the blow is not fatal, she can kill the opponent.
I wonder if Ajin will know that she was kidnapped.
Song Qingwan let out a long sigh and began to lean against the wall quietly. Now she could only conserve her strength and slowly look for an opportunity to escape.
Suddenly the door opened and a wooden wheelchair was pushed in.
"As expected of you, Song Qingwan, you can remain calm even at this point."
"What else can I do? Will you let me go if I make a scene?"
Song Qingwan opened her eyes and looked at the person in the wheelchair through the light outside the door. She roughly guessed his identity.
Haha, it’s indeed the Lan family!
"Humph! You're really hard to catch!"
"Even in this state, Lan Taibao still does not forget to help the Lan family deal with Prince Huai's Mansion. It is really admirable."
When Old Master Lan heard what Song Qingwan said, he became furious. He hated it most when people called him "Taibao".
This title constantly reminds him that the Lan family has lost its former glory since his generation.
Song Qingwan also noticed the change in Mr. Lan's expression. She guessed his identity as soon as he entered the door.
Although he is over seventy years old and has suffered a stroke, but with such a pair of bright eyes and a sinister expression on his face, who else could it be but Old Master Lan from the Lan family?
At this time, Mr. Lan's chest began to heave, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Song Qingwan became more vicious.
"You better be careful, don't go over there after you can't catch your breath."
“You stinky girl, you dare to talk like this, aren’t you afraid that I will make you stupid?”
"If you wanted to kill me directly, why did you go to the trouble of tying me up?"
"You guessed right. Let's see how far that kid Zhao Huaijin is willing to go for you!"
After saying those harsh words, Mr. Lan asked his servants to push him away. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, Song Qingwan would be angry to death.
The door closed again, and Song Qingwan relaxed. She knew that the Lan family would not kill her, at least not now.
It seemed like he wanted to use her to negotiate terms. Song Qingwan wasn't sure what the Lan family wanted, so she wanted to continue cheating, but the old thief didn't give her a chance.
After a night of searching, Zhao Huaijin and Shen Jingyi finally met at the city gate, but Shen Jingyi found nothing.
"Have you found any clues, my lord?"
Zhao Huaijin shook his head and took out the hairpin from his arms.
"I searched all the abandoned caves and thatched houses around me, but found nothing."
"Are we looking in the wrong direction?"
Zhao Huaijin suddenly had an idea. He put the hairpin back into his arms and jumped on the horse.
"Master Shen, please go back and check the Lan family's farm outside the city."
"Your Highness, do you suspect the Lan family? But isn't it too obvious to leave people on the farm?"
“Sometimes the most dangerous place is the safest place.”
"Okay, then I'll go now."
Shen Jingyi immediately got up and returned to the yamen. The deeds of all the Lan family's farms were recorded in the Dali Temple, so it would be easy for him to check.
Zhao Huaijin continued to ride his horse along the outskirts of the city. This was done to confuse the enemy, who must be watching him in the dark.
Zhao Huaijin's guess was correct. The Lan family's secret guards discovered that Zhao Huaijin had been riding aimlessly looking for someone, and reported the situation to the old man.
"As expected, without Song Qingwan, Zhao Huaijin is nothing but a paper tiger."
"The old man is wise."
"Retreat, lest we be discovered."
"Yes, old man."
Another day passed, and Zhao Huaijin's horse was tired, so he stopped and waited for Shen Jingyi.
In the evening, Shen Jingyi also came over on horseback and told Zhao Huaijin the information he had found out.
"So, the Lan family only has one empty villa?"
"Yes, I went to check, and he wasn't there."
"Then do you know where Mr. Lan is recuperating now?"
"I know that. It's right next to the Lan family's mansion. Your Highness, do you think the princess might be there?"
"If my guess is correct, Awan is there."
Zhao Huaijin jumped on the horse, whipped the horse's butt hard and continued on his way, and Shen Jingyi hurriedly followed.
King Huai hadn't rested for a day and a night, and Shen Jingyi was worried that he would be exhausted.
At this time, Old Master Lan could no longer bear to see Song Qingwan living such a comfortable life, and he couldn't wait to begin interrogating her.
Song Qingwan was taken into a room filled with various torture instruments. Her hands were still tied behind her back. Song Qingwan tried various methods but failed to untie them.
"Grandpa Lan, are you planning to torture me? Aren't you afraid that Jin will retaliate against you?"
"I was not brought up to be scared. What can that coward Zhao Huaijin do to me?"
"Who is behind your Lan family? What makes you so fearless?"
"Haha, you guessed it? There is indeed someone behind the Lan family, but you are not worthy of knowing this person's identity."
"If you let go of my hand now, I can diagnose your illness and maybe you can recover."
"Don't play tricks, Song Qingwan. Don't think I don't know that you have a device that can hurt or kill people!"