TGCFNM -Chapter 443 What Is She Trying to Do!

Wan Xing took a deep breath, slowly stood up with his back to Chu Rou, and shot a warning glance at Chu Ling and Wan Sanjin.

Chu Ling and Wan Sanjin “painfully” turned their heads at the right moment, looking as if they had committed a grave offense.

“Miss Chu, if we’re going to talk about this matter, it actually has to start from eight years ago. I hope you’re willing to hear me out,” Wan Xing said.

Chu Rou frowned. “Go on.”

“Eight years ago, there was a woman disguised as a man who sold the pawnshop involved in the Wu family theft case to me. Although the other party was in disguise, I could tell at a glance that it was a young girl,” Wan Xing explained.

Chu Ling’s eyes widened as she listened—Wan Xing was connecting all the known information to the moment when Chu Yue had met him.

What a brilliant move!

After hearing this, Chu Rou would definitely start overthinking!

Sure enough, Chu Rou’s face darkened as she muttered, “The Wu family… no wonder, no wonder, no wonder.”

Wan Xing ignored her comment and continued, “That person tried to get close to me, but I felt she had an ulterior motive, so I kept my distance for the time being.”

Chu Rou immediately said anxiously, “Keeping your distance was wise—otherwise, your Wan family would have been completely finished.”

Wan Xing paid no attention to her words and instead turned to look at Chu Rou. “Later, after some investigation, I discovered that this person was actually the eldest daughter of the Chu family: Chu Yue!”

“I was extremely puzzled at the time. I thought to myself, why would an eldest daughter come out in disguise to do business with me? And it was a pawnshop transaction—this was a business that could completely ruin the Wu family,” Wan Xing sighed.

Chu Rou’s expression darkened, and she did not speak rashly.

Wan Xing tilted his head slightly. “So after learning this, I remained cautious, not wanting any connection with her. But it wasn’t until last night that I realized she had been around me all along.”

Chu Rou’s face paled at his words.

Wan Xing couldn’t hide his fear. “I never imagined she was right in my vicinity. I don’t even know what she’s trying to do!”

Chu Rou instinctively asked, “What is she trying to do?”

Wan Xing looked at Chu Rou, silent for a long moment, making her break out in cold sweat.

Meanwhile, Chu Ling kept her eyes tightly shut and pressed her lips together—she was afraid she might burst out laughing!

It’s such a waste that Master Wan isn’t an actor!

Wan Xing began recounting the events of last night: “You know my younger brother, he grew up with Master Fu Qingyu of the Fu family. If they happened to meet during the Lantern Festival, they would definitely greet each other. By chance, they did meet, and when he wanted to go say hello, he saw two people on the bridge.”

“One was Fu Qingyu, the other a masked woman.”

“The woman happened to bump into Fu Qingyu and accidentally knocked something over. While picking it up, her mask fell… it was none other than Chu Yue!” Wan Xing’s face was extremely dark. “The publicly known portrait shows Chu Yue’s appearance—I confirmed it with my own eyes. It’s Chu Yue!”

Chu Rou was shocked and immediately stood up. “Chu Yue? How… how did Chu Yue get out?”

Wan Xing shook his head grimly. “No one knows how she got out. But my younger brother blurted out: Shi Lanyu! A young master who had been studying under Master Fu since childhood… he is also Chu Yue!”

“I really don’t know what Chu Yue is planning—getting close to my brother, getting close to Fu Qingyu… and on top of that, I don’t understand how she managed to get out when the Chu family was under siege, or how she even got to the Lantern Festival. I really fear she’s up to something again.”

After speaking, Wan Xing exhaled deeply and sat down, lowering his head.

Chu Rou’s expression changed drastically. In an instant, the answer surged into her mind, terrifying her so much that she trembled slightly.

Could it be… could Chu Yue be like her…? Then why had Chu Yue been holding back all this time? Why did she always push her into the spotlight, and why had she distanced herself from Young Master Xiao?

So… the stick was hers, the poisoned fragrance too?

Was she here to take revenge on everyone?

At that moment, Chu Ling turned her head at just the right time, wincing in apparent pain, her features twisted: “Miss Chu, you were holding a whip, so you must know martial arts. Did you happen to see a group of sneaky people last night?”

Chu Rou was still lost in her own fear. Seeing Chu Ling speak, she instinctively looked at her.

Chu Ling clutched her stomach, her expression “painful”: “Last night, Miss Chang was beaten to death. Her abdomen was covered in blood, and those of us who sold the sticks were all thrown into prison… I thought that if Miss Chu encountered a group of sneaky people, you might be able to provide some information to the government office.”

Wan Xing exhaled lightly and glanced at Chu Ling: “Actually, Tianxia Zhi had uncovered some clues. It seemed related to a woman, and since Miss Chu suddenly appeared, I had some suspicions—but I didn’t investigate thoroughly. Besides, this involves your own elder sister…”

Wan Xing’s gaze then shifted to Chu Rou.

Chu Rou suddenly gasped, her eyes filled with terror: “The Wu family… the Wu family is gone, the Si family is gone… Tonight, Young Master Xiao coughed up blood, Miss Chang was beaten to death, and many others were attacked… It’s her—it’s her, she’s come for revenge!”

Wan Xing looked bewildered: “Who is coming for revenge?”

Wan Sanjin, however, wore an expression of “pain” and said: “Whoever it is, we must protect Young Master Xiao. He’s such a good man, a righteous man who seeks justice for the people!”

Chu Ling also shouted: “Yes, Young Master Xiao is truly a good man!”

Chu Rou closed her eyes and calmed her expression, but her face seemed covered in a layer of frost: “Lord Chu, Master Wan, Young Master Xiao is indeed a good man. I also hope you remember what you just said.”

Chu Ling and Wan Sanjin immediately nodded: they would definitely remember.

“Master Wan,” Chu Rou said, trembling slightly and gritting her teeth, “after all, Chu Yue is my own elder sister. So I ask that Master Wan refrain from intervening. I also want Master Wan to understand that Young Master Xiao is the one you should ally with.”

Wan Xing straightened his expression, appearing serious, though he made no promises.

But for Chu Rou, that was already enough.

“This matter, I will investigate and handle myself. As for Miss Chang… nothing more can be found there, so give it up.” After saying this, Chu Rou turned and opened the main door to leave.

Steward Liu immediately ordered someone to escort her out.

After she left, Steward Liu closed the door again.

Wan Sanjin lowered his voice: “Is that enough?”

Wan Xing’s lips curved into a slight smile: “That’s enough. We only need to present ourselves as outsiders and voice our suspicions about Chu Yue’s identity. Beyond that, she will overthink on her own.”

Chu Ling nodded: “As long as Chu Rou still cares about Young Master Xiao, Chu Yue can be left to her. She will definitely catch her… she might even go to Young Master Xiao and reveal Chu Yue’s identity.”

Wan Sanjin’s face showed hope: “Chu Yue… she will be caught, right?”

Chu Ling propped her chin on her hand: Hopefully.